The daily struggles of divorced women in ancient times

Liang was a little confused by the scene in front of her. When she reacted, she was already standing at the gate of Pei's house. Liang didn't expect Xia Mianwan to dare to chase her away like this, and she fell backwards in anger.

But their family were all of common origin and could not compare to the Pei family. It was useless to keep talking at the door of the Pei family for a long time, and finally they had to go back in shame.

After Xia Mianwan sent the people away, he praised Pei Baozhu: "Baozhu, you behaved very well today. It's your parents' order and the matchmaker's words. Although I want to help you, I don't want to have any contact with the clan. You brought it up like this today, so I can have a reason and excuse in the future. As for whether it will succeed... it depends on how the situation develops. After all, you also know that filial piety is very important."

Pei Baozhu nodded, "Thank you, sister-in-law. I know the severity of the situation."

Grandma Pei was still a little worried. "What if... it doesn't work out in the end? Baozhu and I have fallen out this time..."

Xia Mianwan smiled and asked them to go back to Yangliuyuan.

Grandma Pei was still confused, so Pei Baozhu pulled her back.

"Mother, please don't say that. There is no reason for others to help us. There is no guarantee of success. And I see that my sister-in-law is so calm and composed, so I think she doesn't feel very embarrassed. Don't worry about it. You must have said the wrong thing."

Grandma Pei thought about it and it made sense, so she said no more.

Xia Mianwan did not feel embarrassed at all. After Pei Yanxu came home, many things naturally fell into place.

……

Pei Yanxu returned to Pei Mansion three days later.

It was already late at night, and Pei Yanxu deliberately went in through the side door and returned to Shaoguang Courtyard. Xia Mianwan was drinking tea and flipping through the account books that had been accumulated over the past few days.

Xia Mianwan was about to change the account book, when she looked up, Pei Yanxu was already standing in front of her.

Xia Mianwan was somewhat happy. Although she had known that Pei Yanxu was on the way, as long as Pei Yanxu didn't return home, she would always worry if something happened outside.

Pei Yanxu appeared in front of Xia Mianwan in good condition. Xia Mianwan was naturally very happy. She stood up and walked in front of Pei Yanxu, with a smile on her face, "You're back?"

Pei Yanxu didn't expect Xia Mianwan to react like this, and nodded slightly with a smile, "Mianwan, I'm back."

Xia Mianwan and Pei Yanxu got closer. She sniffed and seemed to smell the sour smell on Pei Yanxu. She frowned and covered her nose, "Pei Yanxu, how long have you not bathed?"

The ambiguity that had just formed in Pei Yanxu's heart was instantly gone. He scratched his head awkwardly and said a little embarrassedly: "I took a shower before leaving, but on the way... it smells bad?"

Xia Mianwan covered her nose and nodded, then shouted, "Chai'er, go prepare some hot water."

After receiving the order, Chai'er hurriedly prepared hot water for Pei Yanxu to take a bath.

Pei Yanxu was afraid that the smell on his body would bother Xia Mianwan, so he consciously took a few steps back. Xia Mianwan didn't care, and asked Xuanxue to put the prepared food on the table.

"You can't eat well when you're on the road, so it's all porridge and side dishes, but it's good for your stomach." Xia Mianwan directed the maids to set the dishes, then waved at Pei Yanxu, "Come and eat first."

Pei Yanxu was still a little stunned. Didn't he complain about his body odor just now...

"Come here quickly, what are you standing there for?" Xia Mianwan urged Pei Yanxu when she saw him standing there stupidly.

Pei Yanxu said "Oh" and walked to the small table and sat down. Looking at the food in front of him, his appetite was aroused. After sitting down, he picked up the chopsticks and said, "Then I'm welcome!"

Xia Mianwan laughed, "Master Pei, why are you being so polite in your own home?"

Xia Mianwan was smiling and laughing, Pei Yanxu just felt a little dazed, it was so beautiful...

Pei Yanxu had good table manners when eating. Although he was very hungry, he was still very polite when eating. Xia Mianwan sat next to him and helped him to serve the food from time to time.

"How did you prepare so quickly? Did you know I would be back at this time?" Pei Yanxu asked while eating.

It was Xuan Xue who smiled and said, "Young Madam said that the Master will be back in the next few days. She was worried that you would not have enough to eat on the way, so she asked the small kitchen to prepare food every day."

Pei Yanxu's hand holding the chopsticks paused slightly, and he was really moved, especially during the days he passed through Yubei.

"Mianwan, thank you." Pei Yanxu was very serious.

Xia Mianwan smiled and said, "Eat quickly, and then go take a shower. You have to fill your stomach first even if the sky falls."

Pei Yanxu nodded and said nothing more.

……

Pei Yanxu finally felt a lot more relaxed after taking a bath. "Taking a hot bath is indeed a lot more comfortable."

Xia Mianwan smiled and said, "Then let's take a rest today and discuss everything tomorrow?"

Pei Yanxu returned home, relieved himself and finally felt a little tired. He nodded and said, "Okay."

The beds had been made long ago. Pei Yanxu and Xia Mianwan each had a quilt. After changing their clothes, Xia Mianwan lay down first.

Very natural.

Pei Yanxu, on the other hand, felt a little uncomfortable. He and Xia Mianwan didn't have much time to spend together. Not long after they got married, he went to Yubei again and stayed there for a long time. When he was in Yubei, of course he would occasionally think of Xia Mianwan, but now that the living Xia Mianwan was standing in front of him, Pei Yanxu always felt a little... shy.

Pei Yanxu walked slowly to the bedside, "How about I just go to sleep on the soft couch?"

Xia Mianwan was feeling sleepy at first, but after hearing Pei Yanxu say that, she felt puzzled. "Aren't you tired? Go to bed."

Pei Yanxu was a little speechless. He was a man after all, so why was Xia Mianwan so calm... This gave Pei Yanxu's self-esteem a bit of a blow.

Pei Yanxu bent his arm and smelled his sleeve. There was no smell. Was he so unattractive?

At this time, Pei Yanxu thought of chatting with his subordinates in Yubei. When everyone was drinking, they would show off about their wives. It was said that women would be nervous when they saw the men they loved. He observed Xia Mianwan carefully and found that she was not nervous at all.

Thinking of this, Pei Yanxu felt that something was wrong!

It’s broken!

broken!

What a big deal!

The situation seems a little bad...the one who is nervous...seems to be me!

When Pei Yanxu thought of this, his face turned red from his ears to his neck.

Pei Yanxu was still immersed in his own thoughts. Xia Mianwan didn't feel any movement around him for a long time. She opened her eyes and looked at Pei Yanxu, "What's wrong with you, husband?"

"I...I...I'm...a little...nervous."

Xia Mianwan laughed, "I'm not letting you spend the wedding night with me, why are you so nervous?"

Pei Yanxu: "..."

Is he being teased?

"Come to bed quickly. We have important things to do tomorrow. Why are you suddenly acting like a shy little wife?" Xia Mianwan said and turned over, ignoring Pei Yanxu.

Pei Yanxu finally got on the bed after much hesitation.