"Third brother." Peining called out softly.

Pei Yue smiled and said, "Sister, how are you doing recently?"

Listening to his gentle voice, Pei Ning felt a warm current surge in his heart. He also showed a quiet smile and said, "I'm fine. I heard that my third brother is doing great things outside. You should also pay attention to your health."

Pei Yue nodded and said: "Don't worry, eldest sister, I eat well and sleep well outside, and I have gained a lot of weight recently."

The maids next to them looked a little strange when they heard this. After all, those who were chosen to serve Taijun Pei were all smart and intelligent people. Thinking of the third young master's previous situation in the mansion, they would inevitably think that he was being sarcastic. It's just that

The expression on Pei Yue's face was so calm, and he even had a sincere smile, as if he was really just sighing casually.

"Brother Yue, it's a little difficult to see you now."

Pei Taijun's voice came from the high platform.

Pei Yue looked up and saw the old lady looking at him with a gentle smile, as if she had no idea what she had done during this time.

He took two steps forward and gave a very standard and even a little too solemn gift for this occasion.

Taijun Pei looked at his meticulous movements and his smile gradually faded.

No matter which noble mansion they live in, it is normal for grandchildren to kneel down and worship their grandmother. This is one of the contents of filial piety. However, after so many things happened, Pei Taijun was already prepared in his heart. Even today

Pei Yue just stood and held his hands towards her, but she would not target him in the name of filial piety.

Although the old lady stayed at home, she was no stranger to things outside, especially the undercurrents hidden under the calm water during this period. Pei Yue's sudden arrival at this time was definitely not to pay her respects.

However, Pei Taijun did not expect that Pei Yue would be so solemn. In her opinion, there was too much hidden meaning behind this gift.

Ye Qi Leng watched this scene, her heart like a bright mirror. With her character, if she encounters so many hardships, she will never give the Pei family a good look. However, Pei Yue is different from her after all. In fact, the meaning of this gift is not complicated.

Green Willow Village was given by Mr. Pei Taijun, and Mr. Xi was invited by Mr. Pei Taijun. In addition, he offered help several times, so Pei Yue would give a big gift to express his gratitude.

This means that what happens next will definitely not be the family happiness shared by grandparents and grandchildren.

"Get up." Pei Taijun said calmly, and then couldn't help but ask: "Why should my family members meet like this?"

Pei Yue stood up and said, "That should be the case."

The two of them seemed to be playing a charade, even omitting each other's names. Pei Ning, who was standing next to him, was confused.

Pei Taijun sighed softly in her heart. She didn't quite understand why things in the world had become so weird in just the past half year. Once upon a time, this young man had to kneel in front of her respectfully and call his ancestors sincerely before he could walk out of Ding'an intact.

Tang. Now he has a tall and tall posture and calm eyes. Although he has not grown into a towering tree, he is already qualified to talk to himself as an equal.

The old lady couldn't help but feel a little depressed. She turned to Ye Qi next to Pei Yue and said with a forced smile: "Who is this girl?"

Pei Yue and Ye Qi looked at each other and introduced: "Her name is Ye Qi, she is a martial arts master. Previously, Li Zijun invited martial arts masters from Western Wu to ambush me on the official road, but she saved me during this period.

There is no peace in the city, so I asked her to come here with me. Please don’t take offense if I didn’t explain it in advance.”

Pei Taijun seemed not to hear what he said behind him, and asked in shock: "Who are you talking about?"

Pei Yue said calmly: "Li Zijun is the eldest young master of Fengcheng Hou Mansion."

Pei Taijun's face was extremely ugly. She only thought about it for a moment and understood what was wrong. However, she had warned Pei Rong not to think about Pei Yue anymore, but she didn't expect to guard against her son, but she didn't.

Li's wife who wanted to die.

Pei Ning looked at the indifferent Ye Qi, feeling ashamed, curious and envious at the same time.

But even she herself couldn't explain clearly what she was curious about and what she envied.

Pei Yue did not want to continue this topic, so he said to Pei Ning: "Sister, could you please show Miss Ye the scenery of the house?"

Pei Taijun understood his intention and knew that this concubine wanted to talk to him, so he also said: "Ning'er, just take this Miss Ye for a walk. It just so happens that I also have something to say to Brother Yue."

Ye Qi finally spoke, but refused without hesitation: "No, I can just wait for Pei Yue outside."

Pei Yue smiled and said: "Sister's Qingfeng Garden has a very beautiful scenery. Go and take a look. Maybe you can gain some insights into martial arts."

Ye Qi looked at him with concern.

Pei Yue blinked and said, "It's okay, don't worry."

Ye Qi did not persist and walked out first.

Pei Ning looked at the interaction between the two and felt a little sad for some reason. When he saw Pei Yue looking towards him, he quickly calmed down, said goodbye to Pei Taijun and hurried out.

Wen Yu also left the main hall with the maids.

The hall suddenly became quiet. Pei Taijun was thinking about how to start a conversation, but she heard Pei Yue say a title that she didn't expect. There was no etiquette that should be expected between ancestors and grandchildren.

"Madam."

…

Pei Ning is not a girl who is very good at dealing with strangers, especially a proud girl like Ye Qi, who seems to be too difficult to get close to. As she admired the magnificent Duke's Mansion, she suppressed

The nervousness in his heart told him about the allusions and styles of the pavilions here and the balconies over there. His mouth was dry when he spoke, but Ye Qi only responded with very simple words.

Even the personal maid next to him was staring at Ye Qi with an unkind expression, but Pei Ning was still as gentle and gentle as when they first met.

Ye Qi's attitude did not change drastically because of this, but after all, his eyes were not as cold as before.

After returning to Qingfeng Garden, Pei Ning personally poured tea for Ye Qi and sincerely expressed her gratitude for saving Pei Yue.

Ye Qi sat calmly and said that this was done casually and was not a great kindness.

What followed was a slightly awkward silence.

Fortunately, Pei Ning didn't have a noisy personality. Seeing that Ye Qi didn't seem to like talking, she didn't continue the conversation. The two of them were each thinking about their own thoughts and allowed time to pass by.

After an unknown amount of time, Pei Yue's figure finally appeared outside Qingfeng Garden.

When he came to the main hall, he first gave Ye Qi a look that was all right, then looked at the furnishings in the room, and said with a smile: "Sister, why do I feel like there are many antique utensils missing here?"

Pei Ning was slightly surprised and said: "It's not so little."

Pei Yue pouted and said, "That's good. I thought those blind servants were bullying you."

Peining covered her mouth and chuckled: "You are talking nonsense again. Where can you find such a bold person?"

The two chatted in a harmonious atmosphere, just like the two worlds when Pei Ning and Ye Qi got along before. But I'm afraid only they knew in their hearts that there was some embarrassment hidden in this harmony.

Pei Ning knows that Pei Yue is not his biological brother, and Pei Yue now also knows that Pei Ning is not his biological sister, but they don't know that the other party knows.

After a while, Pei Yue put away his smile and said seriously: "Sister, there is something I want to tell you."

Pei Ning suddenly became nervous and asked timidly: "What's the matter?"

Pei Yue told the story of Pei Rong's collusion with the bandits, and did not conceal his action of handing over the evidence to Shen Moyun, which can be called aboveboard. After Pei Ning, who was full of shock and sadness, finished digesting the news, he spoke in a tone of voice He solemnly said: "Sister, what I want to tell you is that no matter what others do and what their consequences are, it has nothing to do with you. For me, you will always be my closest eldest sister. Anyone and anything can change this relationship."

Peining looked at him blankly.

She is actually very smart. Even if she has not experienced the storm outside, she has had an exquisite heart since she was a child. Now listening to Pei Yue's profound words and looking at his complicated and soft eyes, how can she not understand the meaning behind his words? mean?

"For a lifetime?" she asked.

Pei Yue did not hesitate and nodded: "For a lifetime."

He added: "I only have you as my eldest sister, and I only recognize you as my eldest sister."

Pei Ning's face suddenly burst into a beautiful smile.
Chapter completed!