The Eldest Daughter of a Rural Family
Chapter 390: Don’t Play Intelligence with Mom (4)_1

Chapter 390: Chapter 390: Don’t Play Intelligence with Mom (4)_1

Old Pei’s House really had quite the scheme, turning the rewards granted to her and her brother into their own possessions, and even trying to coax them back only to swallow up all their wealth as well.

Pei Zongli hurriedly explained, "I didn’t have that kind of intention at all! All those properties were hard-earned by you siblings! In the future, they’ll serve as your dowries, and as private property for Wendong. No one will claim them!"

Lady Zhu curled her lip, a flash of disdain in her eyes, feeling smug inside. Once it was in their hands, wouldn’t she, this old lady, still have the final say?

Old Pei also knew that this was the only solution, the best solution. As long as Sister Peiqin and her brother returned to Old Pei’s House, whatever anyone else said would be irrelevant. He knew Pei Qin, despite appearing belligerent and fierce, was not lacking in intelligence. He stepped forward to assure her, "The properties you siblings have managed will still belong to you. When your sisters marry, Old Pei’s House will prepare dowries, and there will be a share of family property for Wendong! I am the one saying this, and my word is as good as gold!"

Lady Chen pursed her lips and stayed silent, her heart burning with hatred. They were the main branch of the family! The property should rightfully belong to them! Yet now it seemed everything was going to the second branch!? She thought, if that damned wretch Pei Qin came back, she would see to it that Pei Qin was taken care of!

Pei Qin looked at them with a sneer, slowly lifting her hands and clenching them, her knuckles cracking loudly.

Pei Zongli’s face changed, noticing she was standing at the very front, "Qinqin!? Don’t be impulsive!" He had already taken two big steps back.

Pei Wenli also stepped back subconsciously.

Apart from Old Pei, everyone from Old Pei’s House took a step back, afraid she would lash out and start a fight.

Old Pei’s voice was grave as he tried to warn her, "Pei Qin! Even if you strike someone, you’ll only feel satisfied for the moment, but have you thought about the consequences?"

Pei Qin laughed heartily, "Why are you all so nervous? I’m not here for a moment of satisfaction today, I came to congratulate you!"

Everyone felt they must be hallucinating. Congratulating them!? Pei Qin’s rewards had been seized by Old Pei’s House, and instead of causing a scene, despite coming with so many people and not starting a fight, she was actually here to offer congratulations?

Pei Qin flexed her hands and said with a bow and a smile, "Truly, congratulations are in order! A big celebration for Old Pei’s House! After promoting sweet potatoes for two years, you planted one kind on a little more than two acres of land, and The Imperial Court issued a reward. That reward seemed tailor-made for your family! Old Pei’s House is sure to soar to great heights, enjoying wealth and prosperity for a hundred years, continuing through generations! It is indeed a cause for celebration!"

Lady Zhu’s face turned sour. She hadn’t expected this and asked, "So when do you plan to come back to Old Pei’s House? There will be benefits for you, too!"

Old Pei’s face darkened at once. He wasn’t that afraid of a troublemaking Pei Qin or a brawling Pei Qin. It was this kind of Pei Qin, however, that unsettled him deeply. Last time, when Lady Fang died at the entrance of Pei’s house, Pei Qin hadn’t made a scene, and yet, they at Old Pei’s House ended up with the notoriety for forcing Lady Fang and Jian Xiao to their deaths, with Qian Wanxiu turning from concubine to the legitimate wife. Mention of Old Pei’s House brought disdain and scorn from others.

Now that the reward had fallen into Old Pei’s House and Pei Qin had brought so many people, not to cause trouble but to offer cheerful congratulations, Old Pei felt a chill down his spine.

Pei Zongli and Pei Wenli’s faces also changed. With Pei Qin acting so strangely, she surely planned some kind of move against them, intending to deal them a harsh punishment!

Pei Qin took a step forward with her foot.

She moved gracefully and leisurely, while the people of Old Pei’s House couldn’t help but step back.

Pei Qin looked over the group with scorn, "All of you are so timid, yet you dared to snatch my reward! Seems like you’re finding it too hot to handle!"

Old Pei and Pei Zongli both looked visibly distressed.

Without further words, Pei Qin cast a glance at them, "Let’s go!" and immediately turned around and walked away.

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