After Rebirth, She Becomes the Revenge Queen
Chapter 154 - 153: I’m Just Envious of You (Second Update, Vote Request)

Chapter 154: Chapter 153: I’m Just Envious of You (Second Update, Vote Request)

"Zhan Er is here? Come in quickly!"

Upon hearing Mrs. Pei’s delighted and affectionate call, Pei Zhan turned around and walked over.

Mrs. Pei was born into the aristocracy of Huzhou, a cherished young lady from childhood. When Pei Yu was a general in Jinling, he joined Emperor Zhou’s uprising and reached Huzhou, where he fell in love with Mrs. Pei at first sight. Despite various obstacles, they eventually became husband and wife.

Pei Yu was exceedingly protective of his delicate wife. At the time, he refused to let Mrs. Pei follow the army and asked her to stay at her parents’ home to avoid trouble. Yet, who knew, she would secretly follow him in the middle of the night!

He was moved to tears and swore on the spot never to let her down in this lifetime.

Now, after experiencing so many years of upheaval, some people have long become haggard and weathered, but Mrs. Pei, nearly forty now, still has fair skin and a beautiful appearance, looking at least ten years younger than her peers.

Pei Zhan sat on the chair Mrs. Pei asked him to sit in, his gaze moving between them, then slowly exhaled a breath.

The couple exchanged glances, and then Mrs. Pei asked, "Zhan Er, what is the matter? Have you encountered any difficulties?"

Pei Zhan frowned, "I just feel very tired."

Mrs. Pei was taken aback and looked at her husband. Pei Yu hurriedly said, "If you’re tired, then rest! Aren’t there other young men to help with the camp’s affairs? Why must you do everything yourself?"

"Physical exhaustion is bearable, but what about the heart’s weariness?" Pei Zhan propped his left elbow on his knee, leaning slightly towards them, "Every time I see how loving you both are, I feel an immense sense of loneliness."

Mrs. Pei’s heart lifted, "Son, why is that?!"

Pei Zhan looked deeply, "When I was young, Father, fearing I might not survive, had servants constantly surround me, leaving me without a single playmate.

"Growing up, I went to the northwest, taking Father’s place in the military, taking Brother’s place as well. On the battlefield, everyone worries if they can live to see another day, who has the heart to accompany and entertain?

"Thus, in the northwest, apart from fighting, I could only accompany the desert sands and the starry skies. No hands to mend my battle clothes, not even a warm cup of soup when sick.

"Counting it all, I’ve been lonely and alone for a full twenty years. After spending so many years on the frontier, I finally returned only to take on Father’s duties, managing this vast General’s Mansion.

"Most of my comrades have established families and careers, while I, despite achieving fame and success, still face a cold bed and lonely nights.

"—Father, I truly envy you. You are truly blessed, having a partner as gentle, considerate, and devoted as Mother by your side.

"I’ve never dared to hope for such blessings, nor dared to imagine someone accompanying me through thick and thin, like Mother does with Father."

Finished, he picked up the tea beside him and took a leisurely sip.

Pei Yu and Mrs. Pei sat uncomfortable as if on pins and needles!

Mrs. Pei’s eyes reddened, "My son is suffering!"

Could this still be the son who would roll his eyes whenever he saw them being affectionate?

So, he was lacking love in his heart!

Pei Yu opened his mouth, stunned for a moment, then suddenly slapped his thigh, "If you want to marry a wife, you should just say so! Why beat around the bush, isn’t that tedious?

"Didn’t your mother mention it when you first returned to the capital? You said no!

"Look at how old you are now, young ladies at the marriageable age have either married or gotten engaged!

"Those young ladies waiting in hope for your return to make a match had lost hope seeing no progress from you and turned elsewhere!

"Among the current official families, the ones who aren’t married are probably just young girls in their teens, they’re still children, who would marry an older man like you? Upon entering the house, should they bow to you as an uncle?!"

Pei Yu was exasperated, wasn’t he being unreasonable?

Back then, matchmakers lined up at the door and he ignored them, now that no one pays him heed, he begins to complain!

He formed a deep affection with his wife because he acted when the moment called for it, not like this dullard.

In all this time, he hadn’t seen him grow close to any girl!

Now he couldn’t find a wife, who else was to blame?

"It’s alright," Pei Zhan rotated the teacup, "Father’s criticism is right, I know I’m not worthy.

"I am just comforted, truly comforted! What is twenty years of loneliness for a son? Taking on all duties for Father, using heart and soul, so you can have time to indulge in love, what’s that worth?

"As long as Father and Mother can enjoy Taiping, if I can see you both so lovingly sweet every day, it would be worth it even if I endure bachelorhood till the end."

At this, Mrs. Pei couldn’t help but cover her face and cry out, "My son is miserable!" Then she turned and struck her husband, "It’s all your fault! He’s so pitiable, yet you criticize him!"

Her happy life was indeed secured through her son’s bachelor sacrifices!

Pei Yu was speechless!

His chest heaved high and then he slapped the table, "You brat! Stop beating around the bush here, tell us what type you want!

"Your old man, me, even if I have to tie someone up, I will get one for you, is that alright?!"

"Father is too severe. I’m old enough, what demands can I have?"

Pei Zhan spoke while looking at Mrs. Pei, "I dare not ask for someone as beautiful as Mother, nor dare to ask for someone as brave as when Mother followed Father to battle without hesitation.

"I’ve a load of responsibilities and no time or energy to consider these matters. Isn’t it ultimately up to parental command and the words of matchmakers?

"A man’s ambition lies with the world, if not for one of the greatest unfilial acts being childlessness, I couldn’t not abide by filial piety. Otherwise, I simply wouldn’t want to be bound by marriage.

"So if you both insist on arranging a marriage, I can only reluctantly comply out of necessity."

Upon hearing this, Mrs. Pei eagerly smacked Pei Yu’s arm, "Did you hear? Must be good-looking! And must be courageous!"

Too long, irritating to listen to!

She’d just focus on the key points!

Pei Yu took a deep breath, "You kid, really!"

All those years in the northwest, all alone facing desert sands and starry skies - wasn’t self-pity, he was refining his future skills to play mind games with his dad, wasn’t he?

"Thank you for Father’s encouragement."

Pei Zhan put down the tea, stood up, "Your son has a heap of matters at hand, really too busy to accompany Father and Mother for long, wish Father and Mother everlasting love, your son takes his leave.

"Oh," taking two steps he turned back, "it’s too cold at night, may Mother instruct someone to change my bedding to a thicker one."

Mrs. Pei and her husband watched him leave, then exchanged a look, simultaneously clapped the table, "Someone!...."

The bachelor is not to be trifled with!

This persistent hinting and insinuating here and there, who can stand it?!

It’s already April, and he talks about adding a quilt?

Even wine aged for ten years can’t compare in thickness to his mouth!

If the news of marriage isn’t spread soon, wouldn’t everyone be at risk of being pressured to the point of vomiting blood?!

...

Pei Zhan left the courtyard satisfied just as Guo Song arrived.

"Scholar Shen is at Hanlin Academy, he said he’s waiting for you, General, to visit."

Pei Zhan nodded, took the reins and mounted his horse, "How is General Liang faring after visiting the Imperial College?"

"The Great General went to find Sun Luo first, still unsure of the situation."

Pei Zhan then said, "Stay alert; any news from Great General’s side, inform me immediately. Also, once there’s any movement from Master and Madam, spread the word wide."

(Yes, trying to fish your pockets, see if there are any tickets~)

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