The daily struggles of divorced women in ancient times

Pei Yanyue and Qin Qinqing came together. Although the Pei family didn't have many relatives, Pei Yanxu had many students. There were quite a few students who came to pay New Year's greetings to Pei Yanxu, and Xia Mianwan was very busy for a while.

Pei Yanyue's life was actually quite good. Qian Mingzhang and Qian's mother treated her very well. She lived a comfortable life, and there was a hint of peace and tranquility in Pei Yanyue's eyes.

Qin Qinqing's life in Beijing was like a fish in water. After all, she had been in Beijing for a long time and had her own rules for how to live in Beijing. Zhang Hengzheng's business was doing well this year. When he first came to Beijing, Zhang Hengzheng even needed Qin Qinqing's subsidy every month to make up for the financial difficulties. Now he can take some money home every month and doesn't need to subsidize Zhang Hengzheng. Qin Qinqing is also relieved.

After all, it was Qin Qinqing who insisted on coming to the capital. If Zhang Hengzheng could not establish himself, Qin Qinqing was afraid that the relationship between them would be affected.

Zhang Hengzheng and Qian Mingzhang were in the front yard, while Pei Yanxu was chatting with his two brothers-in-law.

Pei Yanyue and Qin Qinqing went to Shaoguangyuan. Pei Ling and Pei Xia were both waiting to get married, so they took this opportunity to add some makeup to their outfits.

The two chatted and laughed as they arrived at Shaoguang Courtyard. Xia Mianwan was sorting things with Chen Ge'er and Yu Jie'er. When she heard the laughter, she raised her head and said, "Big sister, cousin, it's very early today."

"Of course I have to come early, because I know my sister-in-law has a lot of good things." Qin Qinqing said mischievously.

Xia Mianwan handed the account book in her hand to Chen Ge'er and Yu Jie'er, and took Pei Yanyue and Qin Qinqing to the flower hall.

"Why didn't I see Pei Ling and Pei Xia?" Pei Yanyue asked.

"Today's meals were arranged by them. Let them exercise." Xia Mianwan smiled and asked the maid to serve tea.

Pei Yanyue smiled and asked hesitantly: "Second sister...isn't she back yet?"

Pei Yanqi was brought up by Pei Yanyue. She had always been following Pei Yanyue's side since she was very young. She was shocked when she heard about Pei Yanqi's situation at home a few days ago. Pei Yanqi's personality was a bit casual, but she didn't know that Pei Yanqi was so brave.

Pei Yanyue later found out that Pei Yanqi lived in the workshop and had gone there once.

At that time, Pei Yanqi had just moved out of the house not long ago, and her heart was full of resentment. Pei Yanyue really didn't know why Pei Yanqi had become like that. Later, Pei Yanyue went to see Pei Yanqi several times, but each time they had nothing to say to each other. In the end, even after leaving some money, she didn't hear a single good word, so Pei Yanyue never went again.

Xia Mianwan smiled and said, "Aqi was kicked out of the mansion."

Pei Yanyue didn't know what to say after hearing Xia Mianwan's words. She had originally planned to take advantage of the New Year's joy to help Pei Yanqi beg for mercy.

"Oh, stop saying things that will spoil the fun. By the way, sister-in-law, where are Shi Ge'er and Yuan Jie'er?" Qin Qinqing said to smooth things over.

"These two little ancestors are sleeping like little pigs."

The three of them chatted and laughed for a while, then they heard Chai'er come to report: "Young Madam, the second young lady is at the door..."

Xia Mianwan was stunned for a moment. Why would Pei Yanqi come here at this time? After all, it was New Year's Day and it was not easy to chase her away. Thinking of this, Xia Mianwan said, "Let her in."

Chai'er took the order and brought Pei Yanqi to the flower hall.

Xia Mianwan saw that Pei Yanqi looked fine, so she waved her hand and said, "Your elder sister is here today, so you can sit with her."

Pei Yanqi smiled and said yes, but Xia Mianwan and Qin Qinqing both caught the flash of disdain in her eyes. Qin Qinqing smiled and said, "Why is my elder sister here in such a cold weather? If you are here to pay New Year's greetings, shouldn't you want to go to my aunt's yard the most?"

Pei Yanqi said calmly: "Don't worry, cousin. I will go find mother after I finish talking to my sister-in-law."

Xia Mianwan had a calm expression on her face, but she had something on her mind. This was a case of not coming to see him for no reason.

Xia Mianwan did not ask further questions, and Qin Qinqing did not speak again. Pei Yanyue saw that the atmosphere was awkward, and hurriedly said, "Second sister, why don't we go to mother's place together? You came late, so you must not have been there yet."

Pei Yanqi saw this and said, "Then I'll go see my mother first."

Pei Yanqi stood up and walked outside after saying that. Pei Yanyue felt a little annoyed that Pei Yanqi was so unruly, but was afraid that something else might happen, so she quickly got up and chased after her.

Qin Qinqing asked in confusion, "Aqi is so strange, why does she look like she is mad at you?"

Xia Mianwan sighed and said, "She is just mad at me. In her heart, I am afraid you are all her husbands, and I, as her sister-in-law, am an outsider."

"Then what is she doing here today?" Qin Qinqing asked.

Xia Mianwan hadn't looked for Heng Wu for quite some time. Pei Yanqi had been relatively well behaved during that period, and Xia Mianwan was busy with various things, so she didn't pay any attention to him for a while.

"Rumeng, go call Heng Wu." Xia Mianwan said.

"Yes, young lady."

"Young Madam." Heng Wu came in and bowed.

"Heng Wu, has anything happened to the second young lady recently?" Xia Mianwan asked.

Heng Wu recalled carefully and did not think that Pei Yanqi was abnormal. "When I went to see the second young lady... I did not see her interacting with anyone. She just gave me embroidery several times and asked me anxiously to find a way to sell it at a higher price. She also said that if it was done, she could give me a commission."

I don't hear anything wrong with this.

But one hundred taels of silver is not a small amount. If Pei Yanqi lives alone, she won't spend too much on food and drink. Thinking of this, Xia Mianwan asked again: "Does she still have contact with that young master?"

Heng Wu did not answer immediately. After thinking about it carefully, he said, "It should be no."

Xia Mianwan frowned and told Heng Wu to go down. Qin Qinqing said on the side: "Our family has lived in the capital for a long time and we haven't spent a hundred taels of silver. Ah Qi has been living alone for a short time... Is it time for her to sell her embroidery?"

That's the problem.

After the Pei family finished their dinner, Qin Qinqing and Zhang Hengzheng said goodbye. Qian Mingzhang was kept by Pei Yanxu, and Pei Yanyue also stayed in Shaoguangyuan.

Pei Yanqi returned to Madam Pei's yard after dinner and has been quiet ever since.

Seeing that it was getting late, Xia Mianwan said, "Ayue, will you stay in the mansion today?"

Pei Yanyue was a little absent-minded, and Xia Mianwan came back to her senses after saying it twice, "Oh... oh okay."

Xia Mianwan waved away the servants and then said to Pei Yanyue: "Ayue, what happened? Why are you so absent-minded?"

Pei Yanyue hesitated and didn't speak for a long time.

"Is it related to Aqi? What happened in my mother's yard today? If... you don't want to tell me, then I will send someone to send Aqi back."

Pei Yanyue saw Xia Mianwan's serious expression, so she gritted her teeth and said, "Aqi...seems to have secretly decided to spend her life with someone...she...she...she's pregnant..."