After learning that Xiang Bei's parents had passed away two years ago, Grand Tutor Pang revealed a satisfied smile on his face.
Then, he continued to ask Xiang Bei if he had any marriage issues.
Yesterday, Pang Wan told Grand Tutor Pang that Pang Qing had taken a fancy to the new top scorer, Xiang Bei. However, she did not mention that Xiang Bei already had a wife and daughter.
After all, it would be a slap to her face if she said that.
Back then, Pang Wan had taken a liking to the new top scholar, Xiao Yu. Imperial Tutor Pang had sent people to Xiao Yu's hometown to inquire about Xiao Yu's situation. However, the result of the inquiry was that Xiao Yu was already married in his hometown and had two children.
Even if Xiao Yu was the top scorer, there were many top scorers and not all of them had a bright future. According to Grand Tutor Pang, Xiao Yu was already married and had children.
However, Pang Wan was unwilling.
It was not easy for her to take a fancy to a man. How could she give up so easily? Therefore, Pang Wan pestered Grand Tutor Pang for a few days.
Grand Tutor Pang only had two daughters, Pang Wan and Pang Qing. He took care of each of them like they were his eyes. After being pestered by Pang Wan for so long, Grand Tutor Pang had no choice but to compromise.
Grand Tutor Pang took the initiative to find Xiao Yu and told him that Pang Wan had taken a fancy to him. If he was willing to marry Pang Wan, he would arrange for Xiao Yu's future career. As for his hometown, he would arrange it and guarantee that it would not affect his reputation.
At first, Xiao Yu was unwilling. However, under Grand Tutor Pang's coercion, he finally chose to compromise and agreed to his marriage with Pang Wan.
After all, Xiao Yu was ambitious. After he became successful and famous, he could have any woman he wanted.
Compared to his childhood sweetheart in his hometown, Madam Li, who did not help him at all in his career, Pang Wan, the daughter of Grand Tutor Pang, was much more beneficial.
Xiao Yu was born poor. Even in his dreams, he wanted to leave his remote village and become a man above others.
At this moment, the powerful Grand Tutor Pang stood in front of him and told him that as long as he agreed to marry his daughter, he would make his career smooth and help him solve the problem in his hometown.
Wasn't it easy to choose between Madam Li and Pang Wan?
Therefore, Xiao Yu chose Pang Wan and gave up Madam Li, his two children, and his parents.
However, even though Xiao Yu had given up everything in his hometown and treated Pang Wan wholeheartedly for the past few years, Pang Wan had always been somewhat dissatisfied.
Just like how Pang Qing felt that if Xiang Bei could give up on his wife and children now, he would naturally be able to give up on her in the future.
Although Pang Wan didn't say it out loud, she was actually thinking the same thing.
Previously, she had already embarrassed Imperial Tutor Pang when she had taken a fancy to Xiao Yu, a man with a wife and children. If Imperial Tutor Pang knew that Pang Qing was the same as her, and that Xiang Bei, whom she had taken a fancy to, was already married and even had a child, Imperial Tutor Pang would probably be even more furious.
Therefore, when he heard Xiang Bei say that he was married, the smile on Imperial Tutor Pang's face instantly froze. The corner of his mouth twitched slightly as he looked at Xiang Bei with a deeper gaze.
Yesterday, Pang Wan had said that Pang Qing had taken a liking to Xiang Bei, but she did not say that Xiang Bei was already married. It was really embarrassing for him to ask so fervently today.
Imperial Tutor Pang was such a prideful person. At this moment, because of his daughter, he lost face for the second time.
After sending Xiang Bei to his house, Imperial Tutor Pang ordered the coachman to go home.
Upon reaching home, Grand Tutor Pang immediately called Pang Wan and Pang Qing over.
Pang Wan and Xiao Yu were together. The two of them walked over hand in hand.
It looked like Pang Wan and Xiao Yu. Imperial Tutor Pang's expression did not look too good. When Pang Qing came over, Imperial Tutor Pang's brows were tightly knitted.
Imperial Tutor Pang did not like Xiao Yu, this son-in-law who could give up his first wife and child for fame and fortune. The reason why he still helped him was purely to make Pang Wan's life better.
Imperial Tutor Pang glanced at Xiao Yu and waved his hand. "I'll say some personal things to Wan 'er and Qing' er. You can go about your business."
Imperial Tutor Pang's obvious attitude of not wanting him to listen made Xiao Yu's expression stiffen.
Even though he had tried very hard to express his goodwill, in Imperial Tutor Pang's eyes, he was still an outsider.
Now, he still had to rely on Imperial Tutor Pang. He could only cup his hands respectfully and say, "This son-in-law will take his leave."
After Xiao Yu left, Imperial Tutor Pang gestured for Pang Wan to close the door. Then he looked at Pang Qing and said, "Foolish."
Ever since his wife passed away, Imperial Tutor Pang had not spoken to Pang Qing in such a serious tone for a long time. Pang Qing's face was pale with fright. He immediately knelt on the ground.
Seeing her sister so frightened by her father, Pang Wan hurriedly helped Pang Qing up. She looked at Imperial Tutor Pang and said coquettishly, "Father, even if you're angry, you can't scare Qing Qing like this."
"Hmph ~" Imperial Tutor Pang's face was ashen. He flung his sleeves and coldly snorted. "Not only is she foolish, you're foolish as well. Speak. Did you already know that Xiang Bei already had a wife and child?"
Being questioned by Imperial Tutor Pang, a trace of embarrassment appeared on Pang Wan's face. Then she pursed her lips and said, "So what if I did? For Qing Qing to take a fancy to Xiang Bei, it's Xiang Bei's fortune. "
"You're foolish ~" Imperial Tutor Pang suddenly stretched out his hand. His finger almost poked Pang Wan's face.
Imperial Tutor Pang said, "You really want to anger your father to death. Back then, when you and Xiao Yu were together, I was already extremely unwilling. Now, you want your sister to follow in your footsteps?"
"Even though Xiao Yu is already married and has a child, his heart is now with his daughter. Since Xiao Yu can treat his daughter like this, why can't Xiang Bei treat Qing Qing like Xiao Yu?"
Pang Wan's words gave Imperial Tutor Pang a headache.
Imperial Tutor Pang rubbed his temples and coldly snorted. "Do you really think that Xiao Yu is treating you well because he truly loves you?
I already told you back then that a man who can abandon his wife and child for power and fame is definitely not a good person. The reason why he's treating you like this today is because of my high position and power. He has something to ask of me. Once he climbs up, how will he treat you? "
Imperial Tutor Pang was not a young lady who was raised in a boudoir like Pang Wan. He had risen and fallen in the imperial court for many years. His eyes had long seen through many things. He could clearly guess Xiao Yu's thoughts.
Previously, he was unwilling to say anything because he felt that it was fine as long as Pang Wan was happy.
But now, not only did Pang Wan find such a man for herself, she also wanted Pang Qing to find such a man. Wasn't this clearly harming Pang Qing?
Even though he loved Pang Wan dearly, he could not watch as his other daughter jumped into the fire pit without doing anything.
Pang Wan, who was deeply in love with Xiao Yu, instantly flushed red when she saw her own husband being described so unbearably by her own father. Her eyes instantly overflowed with tears.
Pang Wan bit her lips and stubbornly said, "Then what? It's fine as long as he's by my side."
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