The daily struggles of divorced women in ancient times

Xia Mianwan's plan was not very clever, but Chen Er was indeed very arrogant. He had a big business and was confident that nothing would go wrong.

And the things that Xia Mianwan asked Sang Niangzi to do were like boiling a frog in warm water, which was very annoying. Someone would go to take a little today, and someone else would go to take a little tomorrow, and it would be difficult to notice at all.

A few days later, Xiaowu came back.

When Xiaowu came to Pei Mansion, Pei Yanxu was also there. Xia Mianwan took Xiaowu to Pei Yanxu's study.

Seeing Pei Yanxu was there, Xiaowu glanced at Xia Mianwan. After Xia Mianwan nodded at him, Xiaowu said, "Sister Xia, I found out Chen Er's background."

Xia Mianwan and Pei Yanxu looked at each other, their expressions became serious, "You say."

"This Chen Er is helping the Salt Gang. The Salt Gang had a big fight a few years ago, and Lord Chen arrested a lot of people to serve as a warning to others. But in the end, nothing serious happened, so Lord Chen let them go. However... the reason for this fight is naturally a struggle for power. Although Yan Dahu is still the head of the Salt Gang, the second and third heads have been replaced. The second head Meng Zhiniu and the third head Jiang Sandao are both new faces, and Yan Dahu trusts them very much.

However, after these two came to power, they were very ruthless in their actions, which caused complaints from their subordinates. It was then that I was able to follow the clues and find out some connections.

The father of the second in command Meng Zhiniu was once a member of the Haichen Gang, and the wife of the third in command Jiang Sandao was originally the daughter of a small leader of the Haichen Gang.

From the outside, it seems that Jiang Sandao is very respectful to the second in command, but in fact, the second in command listens to the third in command in everything. Chen Er's background should be... the Salt Gang, but I can't get any evidence for the time being. They are very cautious, so I came back first, but I also asked someone to keep an eye on him, and he will come to report to me if there is anything. "

Xiao Wu told everything he had found out in one breath. Pei Yanxu and Xia Mianwan listened very carefully, but their faces did not look good.

The Salt Gang is now the largest gang. Pei Yanxu had many dealings with people from the Salt Gang in Yanzhou. Yan Dahu was just a gangster, but his former second in command Liu Chengfeng was a man of character, very talented, and very aware of the times.

Pei Yanxu had drunk with Liu Chengfeng several times and wished he could treat him as a close friend.

"Has Liu Chengfeng left?" Pei Yanxu asked.

Xiao Wu was silent for a while and said, "I don't know whether he was placed under house arrest or secretly assassinated. The report of the Salt Gang fight did not show a death toll, but Liu Chengfeng has not shown up since that day."

Pei Yanxu sighed and felt sad for Liu Chengfeng.

Seeing that Pei Yanxu was in a bad mood, Xia Mianwan sent Xiaowu back first. Xiaowu also knew that Xia Mianwan and Pei Yanxu had something to say, so he left.

"Would you like to go for a walk in the garden with me, my husband?"

Xia Mianwan's comfort was gentle and silent, and Pei Yan probably understood it. He stepped forward, held Xia Mianwan's hand and said, "Then let's go for a walk together like an ordinary young couple."

"Okay." Xia Mianwan let Pei Yanxu lead her, and the two walked towards the back garden of Pei Mansion.

"Are my husband and Liu Chengfeng very familiar with each other?" Xia Mianwan asked casually.

Pei Yanxu's tone was full of regret. "He and I are just friends of gentlemen, but I know that if it weren't for him, the Salt Gang would have been wiped out long ago. Liu Chengfeng has made an indelible contribution to its current development."

Xia Mianwan understood Pei Yanxu and sighed, "My husband, when the nest is overturned, no egg can be left unbroken. We are no different from drifting duckweed in troubled times. It's just that my husband has lofty ambitions. When everything is done, he will definitely be able to bring prosperity back to Dachen."

Xia Mianwan's words made Pei Yanxu feel much better, "Mianwan, I'm afraid the prince's opponent this time won't be so easy to deal with."

"The Salt Gang is behind Chen Er. It seems that the forces in the martial arts world have also made a choice. Zheng Xiaoyun's actions against the Haichen Gang still chilled the hearts of the martial arts forces. However, although Zheng Xiaoyun did it, it was the emperor who took the blame. Now the Xu family, Qiu family, Zheng family, the Marquis' Mansion, the Ninth Prince's Mansion, and the Salt Gang are in collusion. It is really not an easy task to break the situation."

"We can only compete in speed." Xia Mianwan said.

Pei Yanxu suddenly remembered something, "Oh, by the way, the Queen wants our Chen'er to go to the Prince's Mansion as a study companion. I haven't agreed yet, but I want to push it off."

Xia Mianwan smiled and asked, "Why?"

"The situation is critical now. If something happens, Brother Chen will be labeled a member of the prince's gang. I'm afraid..." Pei Yanxu couldn't be without selfish motives. After getting along with Xia Mianwan until now, he is no longer the Pei Yanxu who is dedicated to serving the people and only wants to be a lone minister and a knife for the emperor.

Xia Mianwan smiled slightly, "My husband, you are already the prince's tutor. How can you stay out of this situation? We are a family. I am the mistress of the Pei Mansion. If you die, I will not be much better off. So, if you are already in the gambling game, you might as well take a big one. What's more, if Zheng Xiaoyun is really in power, no matter what happens to Chen Ge'er and Yu Jie'er, he will do his best to protect them."

Pei Yanxu also said, "Then should I go and tell the Queen?"

"Don't worry, let's ask Chen Ge'er if he is willing first, and let Chen Ge'er make the choice himself." Xia Mianwan was unwilling to help Chen Ge'er and Yu Jie'er make a decision.

"Alright."

As they were strolling, they happened to walk into Chen Ge'er's yard. Xia Mianwan burst out laughing. Isn't this a coincidence?

Xia Mianwan and Pei Yanxu looked at each other, smiled and walked into the courtyard. When the servant in the courtyard saw that it was Pei Yanxu and Xia Mianwan, he hurried in to inform Chen Ge'er.

Pei Yanxu and Xia Mianwan had never been to his yard together before. Chen Ge'er thought something had happened and hurried out.

"Father, mother." Chen Ge'er bowed.

"Be good." Xia Mianwan found a chair and sat down, leaning her head and looking at Pei Yanxu with a mischievous look on her face.

At this time, Pei Yanxu realized that Xia Mianwan was going to be a hands-off boss, so he cleared his throat and said, "Brother Chen, there is indeed something, but your mother wants me to discuss it with you."

Chen Ge'er asked curiously, "What's the matter?"

"Today, the Queen asked me if you are willing to be the prince's companion?" Pei Yanxu said briefly.

Chen Ge'er thought about it, turned to look at Xia Mianwan and asked, "What does mother mean?"

Xia Mianwan sat up and said seriously, "Our brother Chen has grown up. Mother listens to him."

Chen Ge'er looked at Xia Mianwan suspiciously, and after a moment he looked at Pei Yanxu, "What does father mean?"

Pei Yanxu hesitated for a moment and said, "I will listen to Brother Chen too."

Brother Chen: “…”

Seeing that the two adults were really unwilling to give advice, Chun just wanted to do whatever he wanted, so he made up his mind and said, "I am willing to go to the Prince's Mansion."

Pei Yanxu asked curiously: "Why?"

"Without strength, you can't protect the people you want to protect." Brother Chen said with a stern face.

Xia Mianwan burst out laughing, stood up, pulled Chen Ge'er over, and pinched Chen Ge'er's little face, "My dear son, how can he be so cute!"

Chen Ge'er frowned when Xia Mianwan pinched him. Women can be quite scary sometimes...