The daily struggles of divorced women in ancient times

Another month has passed and it is almost early summer.

Zhang Hengzheng already has his own business in Beijing. He goes out early and comes back late every day. Although he can't say that he makes a lot of money, he at least has a direction.

When Aunt Qin returned to the capital, she often visited the Pei residence and persuaded her sister to go out for a stroll with her.

Qin Qinqing stayed at home every day to take care of her pregnancy. Although she had to pay for all her expenses living in Beijing, at least she was very comfortable.

Manyue Academy also gradually got on the right track, and with the workshop, Manyue Huabao, and Manyue Building, it became more and more famous in Beijing. Especially since Manyue Academy was a women's academy, it was enough to attract attention, and graduates could have a job to choose from, so how could it not be popular?

Qian Mingzhang and Pei Yanyue's marriage was also settled. Both parties were very interested in getting married, so the marriage went a lot more smoothly. After the marriage was settled, Pei Yanyue began to wait for her marriage.

There are too many things to prepare and many rules to learn, so Nanny Yuan is now even stricter in teaching Pei Yanyue.

All the matters of the Pei family, one by one, were arranged in an orderly manner by Xia Mianwan.

It was almost the Dragon Boat Festival when the Pei family members came to Beijing.

In the past, because of previous conflicts, the Pei family had been very cold in receiving their clansmen. But now, since Pei Yanxu had begun to plan to build up his own power, Xia Mianwan no longer intended to treat the Pei clan members with the same attitude as before.

The Pei clan members who came to the capital this time were the Pei family head's eldest wife and his two children.

Although Grandma Pei's family background was not prominent, she came from a salt merchant family.

Xia Mianwan received the notification and went to receive Grandma Pei.

Grandma Pei is the daughter of a merchant. She has been dealing with young ladies and ladies from wealthy families since she was a child. She is very tactful and good at speaking.

The first thing Grandma Pei said when she saw Xia Mianwan was a compliment, but the compliment sounded very sincere and not offensive.

Xia Mianwan smiled and asked, "I wonder what business you have in coming to the capital this time?"

Grandma Pei still had a smile on her face, but she didn't directly answer Xia Mianwan's question, "Nothing, it's just the Dragon Boat Festival, I came to give you a festival gift and visit you by the way."

Xia Mianwan did not expose Grandma Pei. Instead, she invited Grandma Pei to taste the first batch of new tea this year.

"Good tea!" After drinking the tea, Grandma Pei couldn't help but praise it. This is the first batch of Pu'er this year. It is extremely precious and a rare commodity that is in short supply.

"If you like it, take some back." Xia Mianwan said politely.

Grandma Pei smiled and refused, "How can you drink and take it? No need, no need."

After three cups of tea, the tea had been changed, but Grandma Pei neither left nor mentioned what to do, which made Xia Mianwan a little curious.

However, if others don't move, Xia Mianwan will naturally not move either.

After a long time, it was almost time for dinner. Grandma Pei never waited for Xia Mianwan to ask first. Xia Mianwan just sat there calmly. Finally, she couldn't help it. She took a deep breath and said through gritted teeth: "Madam Pei, please save me, save my daughter!"

Xia Mianwan looked at what was happening in front of her, not quite sure what was going on. She motioned for Ruzhu to help Grandma Pei up first, "Don't be anxious. Tell me slowly. What exactly happened?"

Grandma Pei wiped her tears and pulled her eldest daughter to her side. "Baozhu is seventeen years old this year. She is the most sensible one. Since Baozhu was born, I have raised her like a treasure. I finally waited for her to be of marriageable age. I was just thinking of finding a good husband for Baozhu, but who knew that my father-in-law wanted to send Baozhu to be a concubine."

"Be a concubine?" Xia Mianwan was very surprised. Although Pei Yanxu had no intention of helping the Pei clan, the Pei clan still took advantage of Pei Yanxu's reputation over the years. Grandma Pei was the eldest daughter-in-law of the clan leader. How could Baozhu fall to the point of being sent to be a concubine?

Seeing Grandma Pei crying so sadly, Pei Baozhu felt a little sad in her heart. She took out a handkerchief and carefully wiped Grandma Pei's tears. Then she put the handkerchief away, stood up, walked forward a few steps, and bowed to Xia Mianwan in a proper manner.

Since he had something to ask for, Xia Mianwan accepted the gift, and... Pei Baozhu looked very pretty.

She is decent and has a clear vision. She must be a good girl.

"Madam, my mother and I have no other choice but to come to Pei's house. I hope Madam will not blame me and my mother. My mother also loves her daughter."

Pei Baozhu breathed a sigh of relief when she saw that Xia Mianwan didn't show any anger on her face.

"Baozhu, my daughter's knees are also made of gold, so don't kneel down casually. Tell me what happened." Xia Mianwan said.

Pei Baozhu nodded and was helped up by the maid beside her. "My father passed away early when I was eight years old because of poor health. For my brother and me, my mother never remarried and stayed in the eldest house. But my grandfather had four sons and two daughters. After losing my father, our eldest house lost its power even though my mother supported it. My mother was the daughter of a salt merchant and brought a sufficient dowry.

However, the entire family burden fell on my mother. The family's expenses were often not enough, and if it weren't for my mother, we would have been unable to make ends meet.

But my aunts are not only ungrateful, but also often make my mother angry. I am so angry, but there is nothing I can do.

In recent years, the Pei family has been thriving in the capital, and has been promoted step by step. Other people in the hometown have praised them a lot, but because of this, the Pei family members have some delusional thoughts.

It’s just because the Pei family had some conflicts with the clan in the past, so the Pei family didn’t pay much attention to the clan in recent years. The people in the clan thought of many solutions, but the Pei family never gave in, neither helping the clan nor paying attention to the clan.

Although the Pei family ignored the people in the clan, there were people with ulterior motives who stuck to my grandfather. As a result, my grandfather became arrogant. "

Pei Baozhu smiled sadly when she said this, and then sighed deeply. If she had a choice, how could she be willing to find an excuse with her mother to run to the capital and ask others for help.

The sadness of moving from my hometown to the capital is something that cannot be understood by outsiders.

Xia Mianwan understood Pei Baozhu's dilemma and motioned for her to continue.

Pei Baozhu took another deep breath and continued, "In the past two months, I don't know who my grandfather met, but he kept talking about coming to the capital. Moreover, he always went home after three rounds of drinking and cursed the Pei family. After a few days, my grandfather called me to the study. He said that since we can't rely on the Pei family anymore, our family has to find another way out. He has found a high branch."

Xia Mianwan was a little confused, and then he thought of something. He sat up straight and his expression became serious.

"Baozhu, you said it very well, please continue."