Pei Wenxuan's words made everyone look at each other. Li Rong waved his fan and sat at the side to watch the commotion.
After a while, Pei Xuanqing said, "Your father left behind a huge amount of wealth. You might be an adult, but you're still a child. You don't have any experience in managing such wealth, so leave it to your second aunt to handle."
"Grandfather, you must be joking." Pei Wenxuan laughed. "Wenxuan is now an official in the Imperial Censorate and has a family. No matter what, I am an adult. There is no reason for me to let the elders worry about me. Taking a step back, Wenxuan's mother is still alive. Even if Wenxuan cannot manage the assets my father left behind, my mother should take care of them. I do not dare to trouble the elders. "
"Then you should ask your mother." Hearing Pei Wenxuan's words, Pei Xuanqing did not say anything more. He turned to look at Wen Shi and said, "Wen Shi, you asked your family to help take care of the assets. The clan asked Li Xian to help. You have to make it clear to Wenxuan in case he misunderstands."
Wen Shi was called out. Pei Wenxuan looked at her. Wen Shi struggled to stand up and said respectfully, "Gonggong is right. Daughter-in-law has already told Wenxuan. Wenxuan knows clearly. But Wenxuan has grown up and should be at the age to manage the assets. If Second Uncle still manages the assets, I am afraid there will be a gap. "
Before Wen Shi left, Li Rong had someone teach her how to speak. Everyone stared at her. She did not dare to look up. Although she stumbled, she still managed to speak clearly.
When she spoke, everyone's expression changed.
Pei Liwen laughed coldly. "Eldest Sister-in-law, you did not stay in the Princess Residence for nothing. You are suspicious of your family so quickly. Second Brother, you don't have to worry about it. Good intentions are treated as ill intent. Just treat it as feeding two ingrates. "
"Third Uncle …" Wen Shi heard Pei Liwen's words and hurriedly tried to explain. "We also …"
"My mother has the same thoughts as me." Pei Wenxuan saw that Mrs. Wen was about to explain and interrupted her. He looked at Pei Xuanqing and said, "Why don't I come over tomorrow and take a look at all the assets under my name? What do you think, Grandfather?"
Pei Xuanqing didn't say anything. An elder beside him coughed and said slowly, "Lizhi is the most promising child in our Pei family. Our entire family watched him grow up when he was young. Our family also helped him on his way to becoming an official. Although the things he left behind did indeed belong to Wen Xuan, the family couldn't just watch it disappear. Wen Xuan is too rash in his actions now. Look at the recent events. Many aristocratic families are dissatisfied with him. In my opinion, the child should be polished a little more. "
As soon as the elder spoke, everyone agreed. Li Rong sat at the side drinking tea and smiled at Pei Wenxuan. Pei Wenxuan stood calmly in the middle of the hall with a smile on his face. He didn't have any ill intentions. Then he slowly said, "When my father first came to Huajing, he was about my age. At that time, the Emperor was still the Crown Prince and the imperial examinations had not yet begun. My father moved around Huajing and finally became the Crown Prince's confidant. Only then did he rise to the top with the Pei family. But my father was from a cold family. How did he become the Crown Prince's confidant? "
Pei Wenxuan asked with a smile, but no one said anything. Pei Wenxuan dusted his sleeves, lowered his head, and said slowly, "There are many things that everyone is well aware of. As for where the Pei Family began, I believe that all of the elders here are well aware. Why did His Majesty set up the Inspection Department? You all said that Wen Xuan was too rash and that Wen Xuan suffered a stroke in the aristocratic family. In order to maintain good relations with the aristocratic families, His Majesty beat Wen Xuan up. "Pei Wenxuan laughed and looked around." Then why don't we enter the palace and let His Majesty be the judge? "
"So many courtiers have been kneeling in the imperial study for so long, but His Majesty didn't receive them in order to save face. Elders, I hope that you won't disappoint His Majesty's efforts."
No one said anything. It wasn't that they hadn't thought of Pei Wenxuan's words. Last time, when Li Rong scolded them, they already understood clearly. But first of all, Pei Lizhi had left behind a lot of money. Second of all, Pei Lixian was now in a high position. It wasn't good to offend him. Everyone could only speak up for Pei Lixian.
But now, Pei Wenxuan's words were full of threats. The Emperor's attitude was very clear. He was probably already dissatisfied with the Pei family. But Pei Lixian was still in a high position and still had to give face. If the Wen family insisted, it would be fine. At least it was an internal matter of the Pei family. The Emperor wouldn't be able to interfere. But now, the Wen family had been instigated by Pei Wenxuan. If this matter really reached the Emperor, they wouldn't have a good ending.
Pei Wenxuan saw that everyone was starting to waver and his tone softened. "Yesterday, Wen Xuan could have confronted Third Uncle in front of the imperial study. But Wen Xuan thought that he was still a member of the Pei family. As a family, we should help each other. Small internal matters can be troublesome, but if we can resolve it internally, we shouldn't let outsiders see us as a joke."
"Although Wen Xuan can't be considered very successful and can't be compared to my late father, I still have some power in the Imperial Censorate. In the future, I will still need the help of everyone in the family. Today, Her Highness and I didn't come here to have any conflicts with the family. Since all the elders are here, I will make things clear. I am a member of the Pei family. That was the case in the past and will be the case in the future. Now that I am married to Her Highness Ping LE, no matter what, the Pei family cannot be separated from Her Highness. Now that the elders are trying to curry favor with the aristocratic families, the aristocratic families may not think highly of us. It is better to wholeheartedly follow His Majesty and the Princess. In the future, if we work together, why would we be afraid of the other aristocratic families? "
Pei Wenxuan's words were filled with comfort. What he meant was that he now had a backer, was capable, and had a bright future. He called on everyone to follow his lead.
First there was the stick, then there was the carrot. Everyone started to think. Pei Xuanqing hesitated for a while before finally saying, "You are a good child. We misunderstood you in the past. Grandfather is very pleased that you have such knowledge. Lixian, "Pei Xuanqing looked at Pei Lixian and probed," This child is not young anymore. Why don't we do as he says? "
Everyone looked at Pei Lixian. Although they did not say anything, their eyes were more or less expecting Pei Lixian to agree.
Pei Lixian sighed and only said, "When I first took over this matter, I told Eldest Sister-in-law that I was afraid that I would still have to take advantage of him in the future. Eldest Sister-in-law did not believe me and kept telling me that Wenxuan was not such a child. Now it seems …"
Pei Lixian shook his head and smiled bitterly, "Forget it."
These words were indirectly scolding Pei Wenxuan and his mother. Pei Wenxuan did not mind. None of his uncles were easy to deal with and he was used to it. But before he could speak, he heard a trembling voice from the side, "You … how can you say that?"
Everyone looked over in surprise and saw that it was Wen Shi who stood up. She looked at Pei Lixian and did not know where her meek personality came from. She tried hard to scold him, "You were the one who advised me that Wenxuan was still young and had to go back to his hometown to observe mourning. My health was not good and I was afraid that I would be cheated. That was why you asked me to hand over the assets to your wife. If Wenxuan came back in the future, you would teach him how to manage money and give it to him. Now that he is back, I can't ask you for money. Now that I have embarrassed myself and opened my mouth, you still don't want to return the money? You … how can you be so shameless? "
Wen Shi's words were stuttering and were very honest. When Li Rong heard Wen Shi scolding him so directly, he could not help but laugh out loud.
Everyone looked over and Li Rong quickly said, "Sorry, I was distracted. Don't worry about me, continue. "
How could Pei Wenxuan not know what she was laughing at? Helplessly looking at her, he coughed lightly and said, "Second Uncle, I know you have good intentions, and I don't doubt it, but right now I really lack money to do things. If you keep holding on to it, it's not good, right?"
Pei Lixian was scolded by Wen Shi until his face turned green and white. Before he could speak, Wen Shi said, "Well, so you have been lying to me. I trusted you so much and you lied to me like this? Tell me, how many shameful things have you done to my son? I have treated you like my own brother. How can you be so vicious? "
Wen Shi said with sincerity. Pei Lixian hurriedly said, "Sister-in-law, you didn't want to do this. Listen to me …"
"Return the money." Wen Shi became emotional. She was like a shrew in the marketplace. She shouted, "That is my son's money! I have been deceived by you. I have let Wenxuan down. If you don't return the money today, I … I … I will kill you! "
Li Rong listened to Wen Shi's words. She could not tell if Wen Shi meant to kill Pei Lixian or if she really wanted to kill Pei Lixian with her own body.
She used to think that Wen Shi was weak and annoying. Looking at her today, she actually found her to be a little cute.
Pei Wenxuan saw that Wen Shi's pestering had a miraculous effect. He did not say anything and just watched Wen Shi and Pei Lixian argue.
Wen Shi was unreasonable. Now that she was crying and throwing a tantrum, Pei Lixian could not do anything about it. Wen Shi recounted all the promises that Pei Lixian had given her in the past. When she talked about how Pei Lizhi had helped and taken care of Pei Lixian in the past, she was so emotional that she could not help but pounce on him.
The scene became chaotic. Everyone rushed forward and tried to persuade her. It was very lively.
After much effort, they pulled Wen Shi and Pei Lixian apart. Pei Lixian's hair crown was pulled off by Wen Shi and his face was scratched. He was stopped by people. Looking at Wen Shi who was being supported by Pei Wenxuan and crying, he said angrily, "Everything should be done step by step. Sister-in-law, you are too unreasonable. It's not that I don't want to give you the money. It's just that Wenxuan is busy with court affairs now. Can he manage it if we just give it to him? Even if we give it to you, you can't manage it! I will let my wife continue to manage it. Wenxuan will check the accounts and manage it. When Wenxuan is not busy, he will slowly take over. How can you be so ungrateful?! "
"I don't care!" Wen Shi cried. "You are bullying us. You want to kill Wenxuan. I don't care. Give me the money. Give me the money!"
Wen Shi kept shouting about money. Everyone was embarrassed and looked down on her. Pei Wenxuan supported Wen Shi and tried to persuade his mother. When Li Rong heard this, he put down his tea and said slowly, "Isn't it just managing the money?"
When Li Rong spoke, everyone became quiet. Li Rong stood up and said with a smile, "I will manage it."
"Princess has a noble status."
When Pei Lixian heard Li Rong's words, he quickly said, "How can we trouble Princess with such trivial matters?"
"No matter how noble my status is, I am still Wenxuan's wife."
Li Rong said and walked to Pei Wenxuan's side. He reached out and held Pei Wenxuan's hand. He smiled and looked at Pei Lixian. "Managing the accounts should be done by a wife. Wenxuan is busy with court affairs. Of course I have to help him."
"Your Highness has established the Inspection Department and there are many things to do. I'm afraid …"
"It's okay." Li Rong immediately interrupted Pei Lixian and said seriously, "For Wenxuan, my hard work is worth it. Moreover, there is nothing to do with the Inspection Department. It is just a title. Second Uncle, don't worry. As for the money, "Li Rong said and seemed to be trying not to laugh. He only said," I have a fief. This money is not a big amount. It is not a big deal to manage it together. Second Uncle. "Li Rong lowered his voice as if to remind him," You should take care of yourself, en? "
Pei Lixian's expression was very ugly. Pei Wenxuan lowered his head and smiled.
He did not care what Pei Lixian's answer was, but he could not help but emphasize, "My wife is right. Second Uncle, don't worry. She is very capable."
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