The two of them went straight to the Pei Residence from the palace.
According to the customs, a normal bride would go to her parents-in-law early in the morning the next day to serve tea. However, because Li Rong was a princess, Li Ming invited all the officials to a banquet in the morning to show his love for her. As a result, the visit to the Pei Family was delayed until the afternoon.
After the two of them finished discussing the matters of the imperial court in the carriage, they wanted to sleep for a while, but they didn't expect to arrive directly. When Pei Wenxuan helped Li Rong down the carriage and stepped through the door, he couldn't help but whisper: "Do you still remember my family?"
"Yes."
Li Rong answered quickly: "Your second uncle Pei Lixian is a smiling tiger, your third uncle Pei Liwen is an idiot. You have three older cousins and many younger sisters. The three older cousins are First Jealous, Second Wicked, Third Uncle Rabbit, and your mother …"
"That's enough." Pei Wenxuan was afraid that Li Rong would scold his entire family if she continued, so he quickly stopped her. "I know you remember them very clearly. I won't introduce them. Other than my mother, you can do as you please."
Li Rong looked up at him. Pei Wenxuan saw her looking over and quickly smiled: "I'll go back and massage your shoulders."
"Then I'll give face to the Lord Pei."
Li Rong heard Pei Wenxuan's exchange and immediately smiled.
The two of them were led into the main hall by the servants. As soon as they entered, Li Rong saw a group of people. This group of people stood up, led by Pei Liwen, and greeted Li Rong. Li Rong nodded and had everyone stand up. Then, she was led to the left of the first row by the main seat.
Pei Wenxuan sat beside Li Rong, while Pei Lixian sat across from Li Rong. Pei Wenxuan's mother, Mrs. Wen, and Pei Wenxuan's grandfather sat on the left and right sides of the table. Mrs. Wen's chair was slightly lower to distinguish her from Pei Wenxuan's grandfather, Pei Xuanqing.
Obviously, she was not used to such an occasion. Li Rong sat beside her. Although he did nothing, Mrs. Wen felt an invisible sense of oppression. She looked up at Pei Wenxuan for help. Pei Wenxuan hurriedly said, "Mother, this is Her Royal Highness. You don't have to be so reserved. Today is a family banquet. You can just chat with His Highness. "
Hearing this, Wen Shi relaxed a little. Li Rong smiled and did not say anything. Everyone was still sizing him up.
She was used to these gazes. However, the Pei family was a little exaggerated. Everyone, including the servants and maids in the inner courtyard, squeezed through the gaps and peeked at Li Rong.
Pei Wenxuan was a little embarrassed. In his previous life, he was in a similar situation. He remembered Li Rong laughing at him back then. He hurriedly turned his head to look outside and whispered, "Clean up the courtyard. How can anyone come in?"
Hearing this, the servant subconsciously looked at Pei Lixian. Pei Lixian lightly coughed and the housekeeper went out to clear the courtyard.
Li Rong looked at Pei Wenxuan, then turned to Pei Lixian and said, "It seems that Lord Pei is in charge of the family."
"My brother is not here." Pei Lixian respectfully said, "Sister-in-law is usually in good health, so I help to take care of her."
"I see." Li Rong nodded, "Then it must be hard on you."
Pei Lixian's expression did not change. He respectfully said, "It is what I should do."
As the two of them talked about this topic, everyone present was a little afraid. They were afraid that Li Rong would be immature and bring up the matter of Pei Wenxuan being the housekeeper.
It was impossible for Pei Wenxuan to take care of it. However, Li Rong was a princess. It was inevitable that there would be a conflict.
Pei Xuanqing also saw this and lightly coughed. He looked at Li Rong and said, "Granddaughter-in-law, are you well today? Did you tire yourself out yesterday? "
Pei Xuanqing was no longer in the imperial court. However, he was once a minister. Although he could not be compared to Pei Lizhi, he was still a high-ranking official. In addition, he was older. He took the initiative to talk about Li Rong's status as a princess and treated it as a family banquet.
Li Rong smiled and nodded slightly, only saying, "I'm fine."
Such concise words made it difficult for people to continue. Everyone realized that Li Rong was not a kind person and was likely to be docile. For a moment, they did not know what to do. Seeing this, Pei Lixian smiled, "Why don't we serve tea first? She got married yesterday and today is the banquet in the palace. Her Highness must be tired. Wenxuan, "Pei Lixian looked at Pei Wenxuan," you need to be more sensible and take care of the princess. "
Pei Lixian's words made Li Rong happy. She glanced at Pei Wenxuan. Pei Wenxuan smiled and stood up, leading Li Rong forward to serve tea to Pei Xuanqing and Wen Shi.
Li Rong did not need to kneel when serving tea. She only needed to offer it. However, in her previous life, Li Rong was afraid that the Pei family would be too restrained because of her status and feel that she was oppressive. This would cause a rift between her and Pei Wenxuan in the future. Thus, she softened her temper and kneeled to Wen Shi and Pei Xuanqing like a normal bride.
Now that she thought about it, she felt that she was too young and childish.
If you showed weakness to a family like the Pei family, they would think that you were easy to bully. Since she was in a high position, she did not need to lower herself. Only a fool would not use her power.
After Li Rong served tea, Wen Shi and Pei Xuanqing gave Li Rong red packets. Then, Pei Wenxuan led Li Rong around and introduced everyone.
Li Rong was too imposing. When she stood in front of the Pei family, they could not say anything. They hurriedly gave her red packets and said a few auspicious words before asking Li Rong to leave.
The entire process passed quickly. After one round, everyone was silent. No one dared to talk. Li Rong took a sip of tea and turned to Pei Wenxuan, "Is there anything else?"
Pei Wenxuan turned to look at Pei Lixian, "Second Uncle, is there anything else?"
"There's nothing else."
"Then let's go." Li Rong said lazily, "I'm tired."
These words were spoken as if they were casually invited to a family for a meal. The Pei family's expression did not look too good. Pei Wenxuan's expression did not change. He went forward to help Li Rong up. He turned to Pei Xuanqing and said, "Grandfather." Then he turned to Wen Shi and said, "Mother, I will leave first."
Pei Xuanqing's expression did not look good. Wen Shi was stunned. Li Rong nodded elegantly at everyone and walked out.
Wen Shi finally reacted. She hurriedly stood up and said, "Aren't … aren't you going to stay at home?"
According to Wen Shi's thinking, even if she was marrying a princess and was going to live in the princess's residence, she should stay for one night at the Pei family's residence.
After all, although Pei Wenxuan was a princess, she was not marrying into the Pei family. She had to maintain some dignity.
Wen Shi did not have the guts to say these words. However, the second and third madams fanned her and made her feel that if the two of them left just like that, she would lose face. Thus, when she saw Li Rong leaving with Pei Wenxuan, Wen Shi could not hold back.
Li Rong stopped and looked at Pei Wenxuan.
She understood Wen Shi's character. She wanted to maintain her dignity. She had promised Pei Wenxuan to give Wen Shi face, so she did not say it directly. She looked at Pei Wenxuan and then turned to look at Wen Shi. Then, she smiled and said, "It's not impossible. I'll listen to Wenxuan."
Hearing this, Wen Shi heaved a sigh of relief. She looked up at Pei Wenxuan and said, "Wenxuan, then …"
"Mother." Pei Wenxuan knew that Li Rong said this. If he really dared to stay, she would skin him alive. Thus, Pei Wenxuan smiled and said, "There are still many things to arrange in the princess's residence. I'll come back to accompany you another day. When I'm not busy, I'll come to see you with the princess. "
Wen Shi's face stiffened. But since Pei Wenxuan had said this, Wen Shi could not say anything. She could only stutter, "Then … then you go ahead."
Pei Wenxuan and the others bowed and then walked out with Li Rong.
When they got on the carriage, Li Rong yawned and said, "Finally, I can rest."
As she spoke, she looked up at Pei Wenxuan, who was sitting opposite her and thinking about something. She said, "What are you thinking about? Why, do you think I'm slapping you in the face? "
"No." Pei Wenxuan reacted and smiled. "Isn't this what you should do?"
"Oh?" Li Rong was curious. She propped up her chin and said, "Don't you think it's embarrassing?"
"You have your own life." Pei Wenxuan poured tea and said calmly, "You can't wrong yourself just because you married me. You can live your life however you want. They can't do anything to you. "
"About your mother …"
"I'll talk to her myself. You're marrying me, not her. "
"I suddenly realized," Li Rong and Pei Wenxuan talked like this and thought for a while, "Marrying you is actually quite comfortable. You said that if I were to marry into Lu Yu's family, they have a lot of rules. At that time, even if my husband can tolerate me, the elders of those big families won't. I'm afraid that tomorrow, they'll send a memorial to Imperial Father … "
Before she finished speaking, Li Rong suddenly thought, "Wait, Pei Lixian won't send a memorial tomorrow, right?"
"What memorial?" Pei Wenxuan laughed. "That you'll leave after drinking tea?"
"That's true."
Li Rong nodded. "I'll give them face. It's just that they can't stand it."
When the two said this, they couldn't help but laugh. When they thought about how Li Rong stood in front of those relatives and how they all wanted Li Rong to leave, the two felt somewhat happy.
Li Rong fanned himself and said cheerfully, "Today, there's finally something to be happy about. But this Pei family, "Li Rong turned to look at him," When do you plan to take it back? "
"When it's time to take it back," Pei Wenxuan picked up the teacup and drank tea, calmly saying, "I'll take it back."
Li Rong made a sound of agreement.
The two chatted all the way back to the princess fu. They went back to their rooms together and ordered the servants not to disturb them. They planned to have a good night's sleep.
Pei Wenxuan wanted to sleep on the floor, but there was only one more mattress in the room. When he asked the servant to bring another one, the servant asked with a blank expression, "Fuma, do you feel cold? Why do you need so many mattresses? "
Pei Wenxuan was momentarily speechless. Thus, he didn't ask for any more and went straight to his room.
As soon as he entered the room, he saw that Li Rong had already removed his makeup and outer clothes. He was about to crawl into bed. Li Rong slept on the innermost side of the bed. The quilt that he brought over last night was neatly folded and placed to one side.
Li Rong saw him enter and looked up at him. "What, you didn't get a mattress?"
"They asked me if I was cold."
Pei Wenxuan was somewhat helpless. He walked to the basin and washed his hands. "I didn't want to answer, so I came back."
"Then sleep." Li Rong was lying on his side with his head propped up. He raised his hand and gently placed it on his hip. He said gently, "In any case, I believe in the Lord Pei. I'm a gentleman. I don't mind even if Liu Xiahui reincarnates. Why would the Lord Pei mind?"
"You …" Pei Wenxuan was somewhat helpless. "Can you …"
"Can you be more reserved?" Li Rong turned over and dragged his voice. "Can you say something else? Don't you know whether I'm reserved or not? "
"Li Rong!"
Pei Wenxuan shouted in a low voice. Li Rong also stopped fooling around. He lay on the bed and said, "That's enough. There's still a long way to go. Can you sleep on the floor every day? Send out a set of bed covers to be washed every day and tidy up the quilt in the morning. Aren't you tired? "
Pei Wenxuan hesitated for a moment. Li Rong closed his eyes. "Alright, let's sleep. It's not like we haven't slept together before. Lord Pei, don't make trouble for yourself."
After Li Rong finished speaking, he closed his eyes and fell asleep. Pei Wenxuan hesitated for a moment, but he still took off his jacket and walked over. He sat on the edge of the bed and hesitated for a moment before lying down on the bed. He thought for a moment and said, "Don't worry. I'm not interested in you."
Li Rong's back was facing him. "Pfft." He laughed out loud. Pei Wenxuan frowned. "What are you laughing at?"
Li Rong turned his head. Pei Wenxuan and Pei Wenxuan each covered the quilt. He put his hands under his face and said with a smile, "If you're not interested in me, what if I'm interested in you?"
"Nonsense." Pei Wenxuan suddenly blushed. He turned over and said, "You're teasing me again."
"Pei Wenxuan." Li Rong propped his head up and looked at him. "I realized that you're very shy in this life."
"Who's like you?" Pei Wenxuan closed his eyes. "Shameless."
"Why should I be shy?" Li Rong said frankly. Pei Wenxuan covered his ears and urged him. "Go to sleep."
Li Rong smiled and looked at him. She saw that his back was facing her. She smiled and looked at him for a while. She didn't know why, but she felt that teasing Pei Wenxuan was very interesting.
After looking at him for a while, she also felt sleepy. She closed her eyes and lay down.
Pei Wenxuan slowly opened his eyes. He looked in front of him and reminded himself repeatedly.
Li Rong loved to joke. Don't take it seriously.
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