The Eldest Daughter of a Rural Family
Chapter 1000 - 228: Pei Qin I Hate You

Chapter 1000: Chapter 228: Pei Qin I Hate You

Shen Songming was to meet a potential bride, and instead of his siblings from the Shen family handling it, Dan Yefei was brought in to assist with the matchmaking!? Even if it was true, the expression and look in Dan Yefei’s eyes also chilled Pei Qin, "I haven’t heard any news of Old Master Shen and his wife’s passing."

Seeing her sarcastic remark, Dan Yefei chuckled lightly, "Madam doesn’t want to know what secrets lie within?"

"No!" Dealing with the Transport Gang indeed saved her much hassle and earned her more money, but that didn’t mean Dan Yefei could peer into her affairs.

Dan Yefei sighed regretfully, "It seems Madam detests me now."

"How could I? Young Master Dan is like a fine scholar and a handsome gentleman, and with every meeting I manage to make more money, you are indeed like the God of Wealth!" Pei Qin grinned with clenched teeth.

Dan Yefei’s lips twitched, speaking the truth, it was his sister Dan Mingzhu, who, since laying eyes on Shen Songming, was set on marrying him. Shen Songming also mentioned that Dan Mingzhu was smart and adorable, stating how lucky the man who marries her would be. Dan Zhaoxiong treasured this daughter born late in his life, and after investigating Shen Songming’s reputation, although born into the Shen family, his reputation was not good, having jilted more than one fiancée before. Both Shen Gu and Lady Shen had tried repeatedly to force him into marriage without success, and now they were at a point where as long as he was willing to marry, even a widow was acceptable.

Shen Songming had already decided to forsake a scholarly career for business and not pursue officialdom. Dan Mingzhu, being the daughter of the Leader of Cao Gang, was also considered a suitable match.

Dan Yefei’s current visit was to bring his sister to meet in Capital Jingcheng; it was also for a mutual assessment. But he worried about not passing muster with Pei Qin.

It wasn’t that Pei Qin would interfere with Shen Songming’s matrimonial affairs; rather, the reason Shen Songming had remained unmarried was all because of Pei Qin. Dan Yefei did not believe there could be such a blindly infatuated man. If Shen Songming hadn’t continuously found his interactions with Pei Qin beneficial, he wouldn’t have remained so devoted to her, unable to see anyone else.

After hearing the full story, Pei Qin chuckled and pointed at his head, "Look! Young Master Dan has developed a bump on his head!"

Dan Yefei instinctively reached to touch his head, then realized Pei Qin was mocking him, yet he was not annoyed, "Madam! You and Brother Shen are old friends of many years, surely you wouldn’t want to see him lonely for life! Why not persuade him a bit, let Brother Shen have a joyful family life, wouldn’t that be wonderful?"

If persuasion from Pei Qin had been effective, Shen Songming would have married and had children long ago. Whenever it was brought up, either he teased her light-heartedly or just looked steadfastly at her, leading Pei Qin to refuse any further attempts to persuade him.

But after meeting Dan Mingzhu, Pei Qin changed her mind.

Dan Mingzhu was true to her name—her complexion was fair, like freshly fallen snow, with bright eyes and white teeth, and her actions were brisk and adorable. Born into the Transport Gang, she didn’t carry the constraints and stiffness of a lady from a great family; her gaze was pure and lively. And like Shen Songming, she was also very talkative.

"Can I call you Sister Peiqin? Calling you ’Madam’ over and over, makes you feel like my mother!" After a conversation, Dan Mingzhu familiarly suggested.

Pei Qin’s lips twitched slightly, "As you wish."

Dan Mingzhu, delighted, grabbed her hand and began to share her experiences traveling by boat from Jiangnan to Tongzhou, "Shen Songming said you have seen much, how impressive! Sister Peiqin, have you also been to Nanjiang?"

"... No." Pei Qin had a hard time keeping up with her train of thought.

"Shen Songming said there’s a lot of jadeite in Nanjiang. He brought back several jadeite raw stones last time, and though I wanted one, he wouldn’t give me any. I had to buy one from him for ten thousand taels," Dan Mingzhu stated, showing her dissatisfaction.

Pei Qin chuckled, listening—Shen Songming had given those jadeite raw stones to her, hadn’t he? She seemed to recall storing several in her chest.

Huang Qiu, seeing Dan Mingzhu chattering non-stop, wanted to send her away. First Madam suddenly had passed away, and the lady had not rested well these past days, even running to Tongzhou for the mourning. This Ms. Dan really knew how to make herself comfortable, continuously engaging the lady in conversation, oblivious of her intentions.

Lu Hai, who had been with Pei Qin the longest and knew her best, saw Huang Qiu attempting to interrupt, and he gave her a look, signaling her to watch Pei Qin’s mood.

Huang Qiu skeptically watched Pei Qin, but seeing her smile—it was the first time she had smiled so freely since Lady Yu’s passing a few days ago—she silently scoffed and remained quiet.

Pei Yuan was also somewhat puzzled by Dan Mingzhu’s intentions. Although Brother Songming had previously sought to marry her elder sister, it was now impossible. Was Ms. Dan still discontent with her elder sister over that incident from years ago?

Finally, Dan Mingzhu, not being a well-protected and ignorant lady secluded in her boudoir, was very perceptive. Seeing Pei Qin’s weary expression, she immediately shared several methods to help with sleep, "... Sister Peiqin, your great-aunt just passed away, you definitely haven’t rested well these past days. After having dinner, I’ll show you some massage techniques!"

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