Even a shrewish person like Pang Wan had misgivings when she saw Princess Liancheng muttering, let alone Pang Qing, who was used to using people as knives.
Princess Liancheng had the backing of Princess Royal of Nanyuan and was not afraid of anyone in the capital. Even if a prince came, she would dare to say a few words. Princess Liancheng did not care about the Grand Tutor's daughter at all.
Instead of waiting for Princess Liancheng to come and embarrass herself, it was better to leave now.
Pang Qing looked at Jiujiu and said, "Since that's the case, I'll go back first. If you've thought it through, come …"
"There's no need. I'll explain it to Miss Pang personally."
Xiang Bei, who had been eavesdropping outside the door, pushed open the door and strode into the room. When he saw Jiujiu's tired eyes, an intense heartache flashed across his face.
He had always thought that Grand Tutor Pang wanted to marry his daughter to him, so he should silently bear the burden alone. He did not expect that Jiujiu would also bear such a burden.
When he thought of how his beloved wife had been described in such a way without his knowledge, his heart ached as if it had been pierced by needles.
Furthermore, Jiujiu had not said a single word in front of him. If he had not accidentally overheard the embroidered lady talking about what was going on and why there were so many people coming to see the boss yesterday, he would probably still be in the dark.
As it turned out, it was not only Grand Tutor Pang who had come to see him. Even Grand Tutor Pang's eldest daughter, eldest son-in-law Xiao Yu, and Pang Qing had personally come to see Jiujiu.
He was a man and every time he thought of this matter, he would have a headache. He could not imagine how a woman like Jiujiu could bear such pressure.
If he had not known about this matter, it would have been fine. However, now that he knew that Jiujiu had been treated in such a way in a place he did not know, as a man, it was time for him to show his attitude.
Xiang Bei looked at Jiujiu with heartache and said softly, "It's been hard on you."
Pang Wan, Xiao Yu, and Pang Qing's words were nothing to Jiujiu. However, Xiang Bei's words made Jiujiu's heart ache.
Jiujiu thought that it was no wonder that the more the children were coaxed, the more they cried.
Before Xiang Bei came here, she was a tough woman who could remove the top of Pang Qing's head with her bare hands. However, when she heard Xiang Bei's words, her eyes and heart turned sour. She instantly turned into a delicate young lady who could not carry anything on her shoulders.
This was probably the best fate for a woman who knew how to act coquettishly.
However, it felt really good to have someone to rely on.
Jiujiu looked at Xiao Yu and said, "Not at all."
Xiang Bei raised his hand to tuck Jiujiu's hair away from her face. He then turned to Pang Qing and said, "Miss Pang, can I have a word with you?"
When she saw Xiang Bei again, Pang Wan's face was flushed red. Her eyes were watery as she stared at Xiang Bei. She looked like a big fangirl.
Xiang Bei frowned slightly at Pang Wan's straightforward look. However, he still turned and walked out.
Pang Qing's purpose of coming here was to marry Xiang Bei. Now that Xiang Bei had taken the initiative to talk to her, she naturally did not want to let go of this opportunity and quickly followed him.
It was not good to talk to Pang Qing in the clothing store. However, it was not good to talk to her outside. After thinking about it, Xiang Bei brought Pang Qing to the teahouse that Xiao Yu had taken him to last time.
Of course, there were two other people present in case Pang Qing did something bad to force him.
Pang Qing, who initially had some ideas, immediately swallowed them when he saw the two people standing in the corner. He even felt a little resentful toward Xiang Bei.
Pang Qing asked the two people who had followed them to stand at the door. They could see them but could not hear what they were talking about. Xiang Bei looked at Pang Qing and said, "Miss Pang, may I ask why you want to marry me?"
Xiang Bei was a scholar. He could use the scholarly way to talk to Pang Qing. It sounded gentle and would not embarrass Pang Qing.
However, when he thought of the grievances and difficulties that Jiujiu had suffered, Xiang Bei did not want to use the scholarly way to talk to her.
Therefore, he simply and straightforwardly asked the answer that he wanted to know.
Pang Qing did not expect Xiang Bei, who looked gentle and refined, to be so direct. He even pointed out her girlish thoughts. Her face instantly turned red, and her eyelids fluttered. She looked like a butterfly that was about to fly away. "I'm pleased with you, Young Master. I want to be married to you, Young Master."
"I think that Miss Pang Qing is also an educated person. Then you should understand what it means to be willing to win one's heart and never leave one's side." Xiang Bei looked at Pang Wan and asked, "My wife and I are in love with each other. I'm the one that my wife likes. My wife is the love of my life. On the day of our wedding ceremony, I swore to the heavens that I would only have my wife in my life.
I'm willing to use my heart in exchange for my wife's safety. "
"It's because of your deep feelings that I like you even more and want to marry you even more." Pang Qing's eyes shone brightly. She looked at Xiang Bei with a burning gaze.
"Miss Pang Qing, do you know that if I marry you, I'll be letting my wife down? Then I'll be heartless and will no longer be the affectionate person that Miss Pang Qing likes."
Xiang Bei's question made Pang Qing fall silent.
Xiang Bei chuckled. "It's not wrong to like someone, but Miss Pang Qing is wrong. The person you like already has someone else in his heart."
"Since you can like her, why can't you like me?" Pang Qing suddenly raised her head and stared straight at Xiang Bei as she asked, "I'm younger and prettier than her. Moreover, I come from a good family. As long as you marry me, my father will definitely help you achieve a meteoric rise. Why aren't you willing to marry me?"
Xiang Bei thought that since he had already said that, Pang Qing would definitely understand what he meant. However, he did not expect that not only did Pang Qing not understand what he meant, but she even began to tempt him with fame and fortune.
This changed his initial impression of Pang Qing as a young girl who was blinded by love.
Pang Qing wasn't simple at all. Instead, she was a very scheming person.
Xiang Bei looked at Pang Qing's red eyes and said with a chuckle, "Miss Pang Qing might not know this, but if it wasn't for my wife, I would have died a long time ago. My wife saved my life and recognized my worth. She's the best person in my life besides my parents. I can't let my wife down."
"If it were me, I could do it too."
Pang Qing looked at Xiang Bei stubbornly as she said this.
Looking at Xiang Bei, who had delicate features and was obviously not a person who lived in a small pond, Pang Qing felt that if she were that person back then, not only would she be willing to take care of Xiang Bei, she would even take care of him much better than Jiujiu.
In that case, the person who married Xiang Bei back then would be her. At this thought, Pang Qing's eyes were filled with anticipation and longing.
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