The daily struggles of divorced women in ancient times

Xia Mianwan did not make this decision entirely out of emotional considerations.

This is equivalent to hanging a knife around Xia Mianwan and Pei Yanxu's necks. They don't know when the knife will fall, nor do they know how heavy it will be when it falls. In this case, it is better for them to break it and take the initiative. At least they don't have to worry about Zhai Qiang and the third prince suddenly joining forces to attack. By then, there will be a corruption case, and they have to guard against the third prince, making every step even more difficult.

After that day, Pei Yanxu stayed in the palace for several days in a row. After coming back, Pei Yanxu told Xia Mianwan the results of his secret talks with the emperor over the past few days.

The corruption case will be reported to the court in the next two days. Lord Jiang is already on his way to the capital. No matter what the final result of the corruption case is, Pei Yanxu will be demoted to the border. At the same time, the emperor will give a secret order to Marquis Weiwu, who will send troops from the southwest to the border to guard the border.

When Pei Yanxu leaves this time, Qian Mingzhang will also be promoted. Then Qian Mingzhang will be able to help with some things in the capital. Pei Yanxu also has several students who have also been tested and they are planned to be used this time.

The emperor thought for a long time before deciding to have the Marquis of Weiwu stationed at the border. Given the current situation in the capital, neither the Cui family nor the Duke of Zhenguo can leave. If they leave, coupled with Pei Yanxu's demotion, the prince's life will be very difficult. In addition to being the emperor of a country, he is also a father.

Three days later, Lord Jiang arrived in the capital, and the court drama officially began.

On the day of the opening of the drama, Xia Mianwan ordered people to keep an eye on Pei Mansion, as it was too easy for things to go wrong. The court had been in turmoil for three days. Lord Zhao really had a way to escape the predicament, and he had found a scapegoat early in the morning. Lord Jiang really died in prison, and there was no evidence for anything. At this time, all the accusations were directed at Pei Yanxu, and Pei Yanxu had no way to defend himself.

The Zhao family and the Shen family of Jinyang Hou both thought that the other party had lost their patience and took action first. Although both sides were annoyed, they had to bite the bullet and continue to act. However, they did not expect that this act would go exceptionally smoothly, which surprised both families.

There was a lot of noise in the court, Pei Yanxu argued with this and that, and when it came to quarrels, Pei Yanxu was never afraid of anyone in the court. Because the incident happened suddenly, the evidence against Pei Yanxu was not very favorable. After being reprimanded, Pei Yanxu took off his official uniform and returned to the Pei Mansion, which made the emperor very angry.

After that, Pei Yanxu stayed at home and refused to go out. The rumors in the capital that Pei Yanxu was going to be demoted became more and more intense. It was several days later when he received the imperial edict.

Pei Yanxu was appointed as the governor of Xiyang and rushed to Tongyu Pass that day. Although Pei Yanxu's position was only upgraded from the second rank to the second rank, Pei Yanxu was originally supposed to enter the cabinet, and the position of the cabinet chief was just in his pocket. But the governor of Xiyang was different. Xiyang was about to go to war. If the emperor transferred Pei Yanxu to Xiyang at this time, wouldn't he be sending Pei Yanxu to his death?

Now, some fence-sitters in the court have turned to the side of the Third Prince and the Sixth Prince. Fortunately, the deterrent power of the Duke of Zhenguo and the Duke of Zhenguo's son is strong enough, and even if these fence-sitters want to, they dare not really make trouble openly.

After Pei Yanxu received the imperial edict, Xia Mianwan was still a little worried, "He's not even the governor, and there's someone above us putting pressure on us. Can we let go and do what we want?"

Pei Yanxu smiled and comforted him, "The Governor of Xiyang was born a military officer, and he is an upright person. Although we have some conflicts, he will not do anything bad to us."

Xia Mianwan's eyes widened, "There's still a festival?"

Pei Yanxu spread his hands helplessly, "He is the local governor. There were some quarrels when he returned to Beijing, but they were all for official business."

Xia Mianwan sighed, "Husband, this doesn't seem like a great start for us."

Because she had made plans in advance, Xia Mianwan had already packed and prepared everything. Fearing that there might be a shortage of food and clothing in Xiyang, Xia Mianwan even spent some money to make a large purchase.

Xia Mianwan and Pei Yanxu had already discussed that this time the whole family would leave together, except for the second branch. Madam Pei would wait until Pei Ling and Pei Xia's wedding was over before leaving, and everyone else would leave with Pei Yanxu now, including Chen Ge'er and Yu Jie'er.

Mrs. Pei had been kept in the dark before. After the imperial edict came down, she became a little restless when she heard that the whole family had to go to Xiyang.

"Xiyang is a bitterly cold place, and it's also on the border, so wars are likely to break out. It's fine if you go alone, but do you want me and the children to go too? Chen'er and Yu'er are still young, and Shi'er and Yuan'er are even more inexperienced. How can this be possible?" Madam Pei didn't want to go. Although Pei Yanqi was no longer in the capital, Pei Yanyue and Pei Yanshu were still there.

Xia Mianwan sighed and advised: "Mother-in-law, this time our family is leaving... It is the emperor's intention. The status of the Pei family is no longer the same as before. How can my husband and I rest assured that you are in the capital?"

"Brother Chen is so smart, how will he study in Xiyang?" Mrs. Pei continued to ask.

"Chen'er's father is the best gentleman. Mother doesn't have to worry." Xia Mianwan hesitated when she saw that Mrs. Pei was unwilling.

It was understandable that Madam Pei was unwilling to go. After all, she was used to a life of luxury in the capital. But... Xia Mianwan was really worried if she was allowed to stay in the capital. It was not that she was worried about Madam Pei as a person, but because Madam Pei was a little confused. With her taking care of her in the capital, she would not be instigated to do anything stupid. But if no one was watching, it would be too easy for her to get into trouble. She did not want Madam Pei to become a hindrance to her and Pei Yanxu.

But now that Mrs. Pei’s intention was so obvious, Xia Mianwan became a little hesitant.

Pei Yanxu saw Xia Mianwan coming back with a thoughtful look on her face, and couldn't help but feel curious, "What happened? Mother doesn't want to go with us? Or has something happened again that worries you?"

Xia Mianwan nodded and said, "Mother means...she wants to live with Yanshu's family."

"Mother did it for Yanshu. If she had left with us, this house would have been taken back. But I have already made an agreement with the Emperor that the house should be taken back as well. We have to make the show more realistic. I have already made arrangements with Yanshu. Tomorrow they will go and buy another house to live in. As for mother...if she wants to stay in the capital, let her do it. You can ask Madam Yang to keep an eye on her. Then you can stay with mother and Yanshu. My sister-in-law is not easy to get along with. Mother will know what it's like then."

Xia Mianwan was helpless. No matter how foolish, noisy, or useless Pei Yanshu and Li Yaoyuan were, even if they were in a big fight, they were just his younger brother and sister-in-law. But Madam Pei was Pei Yanxu's mother, so the meaning was different, and the degree of restraint was also different.

However, there is no point in forcing Madam Pei to go with her, so now we can only ask Madam Yang, Madam Sang, and Nanny Yuan to take better care of her.