The daily struggles of divorced women in ancient times

Xia Mianwan and Pei Yanxu were speechless, feeling a little tired. "I really need Madam's help with the family affairs."

Pei Yanxu sighed from the bottom of his heart. If it weren't for Xia Mianwan, if something like this happened to Pei Yanqi, he didn't know how to deal with it.

Xia Mianwan stretched out her hand and held Pei Yanxu's, saying, "The moonlight is just right, let's go for a walk."

Pei Yanxu was not in a hurry to go home. He was usually busy with official duties and had very little time to spend with Xia Mianwan. Now that there were two more children in the family, he couldn't help much more.

The two of them walked arm in arm in the moonlight, and actually looked like little children.

"Husband, look at our shadows..." Xia Mianwan's voice was soft and gentle, with a hint of cuteness.

Under the moonlight, their shadows overlapped, and Pei Yanxu was touched, "Mianwan, it's great to have you together."

Xia Mianwan smiled, "My husband, I also complained about the heavens and the earth in the past, but later I found that it was useless. Others may think that I am very free and easy, but in fact it is not the case now. I also have ties, and I will be happy, sad, and afraid. When people have something they cherish, they will be a little afraid. I once told my husband that his battlefield is in the court, and mine is in the inner house. I will guard my battlefield well and not let my husband have any worries. I only hope that this ship we are on can sail safely to the end."

After all, Xia Mianwan dealt with Pei Yanqi. Pei Yanqi was Pei Yanxu's biological sister. Although she believed in Pei Yanxu, she did not dare to gamble on human nature. Human nature could not stand the test, so some things were better done without anyone having any grudges.

That night, both Mrs. Pei and Pei Yanqi could not sleep.

Early the next morning, Mrs. Pei packed up some of her private belongings and wanted to give them all to Pei Yanqi. Xia Mianwan had expected this and went to Mrs. Pei's yard early in the morning to pay her respects to her.

Mrs. Pei felt a little uncomfortable when she saw Xia Mianwan. After Xia Mianwan drank a cup of tea, she explained her purpose.

"Mother, I know you love my second sister, but if you continue to spoil her until now, she will never be able to return to the Pei Mansion." Xia Mianwan's expression was so sincere that Mrs. Pei couldn't help but feel sad.

"You mean...Aqi can come back?" Mrs. Pei asked uncertainly.

"Mother, you have to earn your own life and fortune. If my second sister can... gradually learn about the world outside and understand that all this love is not taken for granted, then there is still hope for her to come back. But if you don't show this attitude, I don't think my second sister will always rely on your favor and be fearless until she is in a desperate situation."

"But... I'm afraid she will suffer." Mrs. Pei still felt a little bit reluctant, but she finally put down the hand holding the private room.

Xia Mianwan sighed and said, "If you are afraid that she will suffer, she will never grow up, and she can always control you by relying on your love for her. Mother, if you still let my second sister not see clearly, then her suffering will not be just the suffering in the present but the suffering for the rest of her life... As the eldest sister-in-law, I have done everything I can, and it is because of what you said to me in Yanzhou at that time, otherwise I could have not been such a bad person and ignored my second sister. What does her suffering and happiness have to do with me?

Mother, I have feelings for you. You are a good mother-in-law and a good mother no matter what you say. But when it comes to your children... you must not be confused again."

Xia Mianwan spoke from the bottom of her heart, but in fact, it was not for Pei Yanqi, but for herself. If something really happened to Pei Yanqi one day, would Pei Yanxu not vent his anger on her, Madam Pei?

Appeal to his emotions, explain the reasons, and put these things on the table. If he listens to her, it will be easier to discipline him. If he doesn't listen, the blame will be passed on to others, and there is no way to vent your anger on him.

Mrs. Pei knew that her doting would kill Pei Yanqi, so in the end, she withdrew her hand, but she did not take back the private money. She handed the silver to Xia Mianwan and said, "Mianwan, I know you don't care about the money, but there is no reason for you to spend your private money for Aqi's matter. This money is my subsidy to you."

Xia Mianwan smiled and said, "Mother, you can keep this money for yourself. After all, I will no longer care about Aqi. If Aqi is really in danger in the future, you can use your money to help her out, but this motherly love must be used in the right place."

Mrs. Pei knew that Xia Mianwan had no shortage of money, but she was also afraid that Xia Mianwan would feel unhappy, so she was determined not to take back the money. In the end, Xia Mianwan still accepted the money.

After Xia Mianwan left Madam Pei's yard, Pei Yanqi came to say goodbye to Madam Pei. She cried heartbrokenly, but she also knew that she had to leave the house today.

Mrs. Pei also felt uncomfortable, but this time she did not indulge Pei Yanqi. After talking to Pei Yanqi for a while, she asked the maid to watch Pei Yanqi leave the house.

Pei Yanqi originally thought that Madam Pei would give her some silver, but she never expected that Madam Pei would give her nothing. She was filled with resentment, but she could do nothing about it.

Manyue Workshop is now managed by Xiaowu and Xiuxiu. After Xiuxiu received Xia Mianwan's letter, she cleaned up the yard overnight.

Pei Yanqi was taken to the destination by the Pei family's carriage. After helping to unload the luggage from the carriage, except for a maid named Heng Wu, everyone else returned to the Pei Mansion.

Heng Wu was a capable girl. She quickly helped Pei Yanqi put things in place.

"Miss, we will start firing tomorrow. Do you think we should buy some things?" Heng Wu asked.

Pei Yanqi waved her hand and said, "I'm not in the mood, you can do whatever you want."

Heng Wu said helplessly: "Miss, I was seconded. After teaching you life skills in the next few days, I will return to Pei Mansion. Miss, please listen to my advice. Although you are out now, if you can live an upright life on your own, you will definitely have a new world in the future."

Pei Yanqi couldn't sit still anymore. "What did you say? You...you still want to go back?"

Heng Wu nodded, "Miss, I want to go back. I am only here to help you transition. Miss, please listen to my advice and follow me to visit the rice and grain shop. I will teach you everything I can. As for work, I heard that you were able to do embroidery before. There are several embroidery shops outside. I can take you to get acquainted with them. Then you can sell your embroidery and make a living."

Pei Yanqi was silent for a while, and finally realized the reality. The Pei family really wanted to let her fend for herself outside...

"Then you teach me."

Heng Wu saw that Pei Yanqi had figured it out, so he took out a piece of paper from his luggage and said, "Miss, let's write down everything we want to do and plan on this, and list our income and expenses. This way, if I'm gone, you'll have a clear idea of ​​what's going on."