CHAPTER 1227: CHAPTER 242: THE NOBLEMAN, POLISHED LIKE JADE (PART 4)

"Sister, are you really going to marry Yan Qi? But he..." Xiao Bao’er wanted to speak ill of Yan Qi, but remembering how much her sister liked him, she couldn’t say it.

Xiao Ling’er smiled a gentle smile, "Yes, I’m soon going to be his wife..." Her gaze filled with longing.

Xiao Bao’er thought her sister was foolish; what was it about Yan Qi that made her sister treat him so devotedly when she clearly deserved a better man?

Thinking about the plan that day, she clenched her fists silently. Sister, don’t blame me, I am doing this for your own good.

Xiao Ling’er suddenly said, "Isn’t the Spring Gathering of Fangyuan Society happening in a few days?"

Xiao Bao’er’s heart skipped a beat but she replied calmly, "Yes, sister, come with me, you haven’t been around for years; it’s a good chance to reconnect, otherwise, everyone will forget about you." Back then, her sister was the leading figure of Fangyuan Society, but after her sister went abroad, Dongfang Yi took the spotlight.

Xiao Ling’er smiled again, a touch of coldness crossing her eyes, "After all these years, everyone from my batch is married. You’re all still young; I won’t go join in the fun."

"Please come, if you don’t, I won’t go either."

"I really can’t do anything with you," Xiao Ling’er smiled helplessly, "Fine, I’ll go."

"That day, bring Zisu along too. Let her meet some people..." Xiao Ling’er suggested.

Every time Xiao Bao’er hears the name Xiao Zisu, she wants to explode: "Why? She’s just an illegitimate child who disgraced our family, why should she go?"

Xiao Ling’er patted her on the head, "Baobao, you’re still too naive. No matter what, Xiao Zisu is marked as an illegitimate child. Why bother competing with her for a fleeting moment? On the contrary, it shows our magnanimity and tolerance. The most important thing for a woman is her heart."

Xiao Bao’er clenched her fist, knowing her sister was right. Yes, her sister is very magnanimous and tolerant, tolerant enough to ignore Yan Qi’s affairs outside. It’s stifling for a woman to this extent.

"Okay, I’ll listen to Sister," Xiao Bao’er lowered her head, a hint of coldness quietly passing through her eyes.

Xiao Ling’er’s smile grew even warmer and softer.

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"Hurry, hurry, clean the house thoroughly. If I see a single spider web, your salary this month will be deducted, so work hard."

"The young master will be back soon, all of you must work honestly, no causing trouble, understand?"

The butler stood sternly in the living room, giving orders.

The cleaning servants replied in unison, "Yes."

It turns out that the rumor of the old master having an illegitimate child wandering outside is true. Today is the day the young master recognizes his ancestry, no wonder the butler was in good spirits all morning. It’s indeed worth celebrating, as since the elder master passed away with no successor, everyone thought the Pei Family would decline. Unexpectedly, an illegitimate child emerged, which is a great joy for the Pei Family.

The butler thought, the young master is finally coming back, feeling somewhat excited.

"Old Ma..." A weak voice suddenly sounded. The butler looked over and saw Pei Yu leaning against the doorframe, walking out. His whole figure was so thin that a gust of wind could blow him away.

"Sir, why are you out here?" The butler hurried over to support him.

Pei Yu glanced outside, looking longingly, "Is it here yet?"

The butler smiled, "Don’t worry, sir, soon..."

Helping Pei Yu onto the wheelchair, covering his legs with a blanket, the butler pushed him to the floor-to-ceiling window, looking at the desolate yard, he smiled, "The sir’s hardship is finally over, with the young master returning, the house will be lively."

Pei Yu’s mouth curved into a smile, "Yes..."

The two waited from morning till four in the afternoon without seeing a trace of anyone. Pei Yu’s gaze went from anticipation to disappointment and finally to desolation, his whole demeanor like falling leaves about to wither in the autumn wind, "Didn’t you say soon? Why still not back? You lied to me..."

The butler anxiously watched the door; the young master, really, obviously entered the capital early, why hasn’t he returned yet? What’s he doing? Does he know how anxious the sir is waiting?

Pei Yu knew, that child harbors resentment, ultimately neglected him...

At this moment, a silhouette slowly appeared at the door, Pei Yu’s gaze "zoomed" brightly, has he returned?

He sat up instinctively, his eyes filled with anticipation.

The silhouette slowly approached, as it got closer, it was clearly the figure of a lady, and the anticipation in Pei Yu’s eyes gradually faded.

Pei Ying entered holding Pei Xinyi’s hand and saw the desolate figure sitting by the window, she called out, "Brother, has Qinghan come back?"