ALL NOVEL Chapter 187.1
“Pei Yu, is this true?” Pei Zhuo glanced at Ancestor Yin and asked Pei Yu in a deep voice.
She framed Pei Qing and almost got her killed, and now there was even a witness, Zhao Shubao. If this was true, even if Pei Yu was his favourite granddaughter, Pei Zhuo could not save her again this time.
“I… I just made a mistake at that time, but I really didn’t mean it, grandfather.” Pei Yu ran to Pei Zhuo and spoke softly and coquettishly, as she had before.
“Kneel down. You still don’t know the seriousness of the matter. You framed your clan sister. Do you think that just one move can solve the problem?” Pei Zhuo glared and scolded.
During the few days that Ancestor Yin stayed at the Pei family, many ancestors of aristocratic families in Alliance City came to visit, and the Pei family made many connections through this. How could Pei Zhuo let Pei Yu ruin all of them?
“Ah Qing, where is that Mu boy? You two all went together. Why didn’t he protect you?” Ancestor Yin suddenly asked Pei Qing.
Mu Jing was Pei Qing’s fiancé. Why hadn’t Pei Qing mentioned him yet? Even the witness was Zhao Shubao. What was this kid Mu Jing doing?
“Mu Jing was quite concerned when Pei Yu got tripped by a branch, but Pei Yu plotted against me. When he saw me falling into the swarm, he and Pei Yu both ran away,” Pei Qing said coldly.
“I see, it’s all my fault for being blind and thinking that the Mu family boy was a good one.” Ancestor Yin laughed angrily.
When the Pei family members heard about it, their eyes toward Pei Yu changed. Pei Yu actually did such a scandal as robbing someone’s fiancé, and Mrs. Zhen’s face turned pale.
“Take her down, give her fifty spiritual whips, and put her in confinement. No one is allowed to let her out without my permission.” Pei Zhuo closed his eyes and ordered in a cold voice.
“Grandpa, you must want to scare Pei Yu, don’t you?” When Pei Yu heard this, she looked up in disbelief. Her grandparents had always loved her the most, so why did everything change when she came back from a trip?
“Husband, please say something quickly.” Mrs. Zhen quickly pulled her husband beside her and begged. Fifty spiritual whips—how could their daughter endure this pain?
“Shut up, she is the good girl who you taught. The reputation of the Pei family has almost been ruined by her.” Pei Jue shook off Mrs. Zhen’s hand and said angrily.
Ancestor Yin was still there; how could he explain to others if Pei Yu wasn’t punished? Furthermore, Pei Yu did such a thing in front of Zhao Shubao, and her reputation was completely ruined.
“Grandpa, grandma, I am Pei Yu. You can’t do this to me. Mother, please help me get rid of the punishment. I don’t want to be whipped.” Pei Yu was grabbed by several maids and was so frightened that she kept crying and struggling.
“Hurry and drag her down.” Pei Yu’s grandmother frowned but still signalled to the maids.
Pei Yu struggled fiercely. The maids, originally worried about her identity, did not dare to strike too harshly. At this point, they received the old madam’s order and carried her down with all their strength.
Pei Qing looked at Pei Yu, whose hair was messy and untidy, and who was far from the charming and pretty figure she had once been, but there was still no emotion in her eyes—neither sympathy nor pleasure.
“Pei Qing, go pack your things. From now on, you will live with Grandpa in the Formation Guild.” Ancestor Yin saw Pei Qing’s reaction and felt even more sorry for the child.
“In-laws, Pei Qing is the daughter of our Pei family. How can you take her away just as you say?”
“Yes, Pei Yu did something wrong this time. Our Pei family will definitely discipline her well. Pei Qing is also a child of the Pei family, and we elders feel sorry for her.”
Hearing that Ancestor Yin wanted to take Pei Qing away, several clan elders tried to dissuade him. Only by keeping Pei Qing in the Pei family could Ancestor Yin be kept. How could they let her leave?
“Don’t think that I don’t know how you have treated Pei Qing over the years. I will take care of my Yin family’s granddaughter myself, so I won’t bother you,” Ancestor Yin said with a cold snort.
“Xiao Qing, grandma has asked someone to prepare a table of spiritual food to help you replenish your health,” Old Madam Pei said with a flattering smile.
“No need, grandma. It’s rare for grandpa to come back, so I want to go with him.” After saying this, Pei Qing turned around and went back to the house without hesitation, packing her luggage.
She knew in her heart that if her grandfather had not returned safely this time, the Pei family would definitely not have such an attitude. Pei Qing no longer cared about the Pei family or Mu Jing.
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Alliance City, Mu Family.
“Jing’er is back, your father and I are waiting for you,” Qiu Rong said with joy upon seeing her son return.
“Who sent so many things?” Mu Jing noticed several exquisite jade boxes placed in the main room, and he could tell at a glance that they contained high-quality items.
Qiu Rong smiled and said, “This is a gift from some wealthy families. Let me tell you, Ancestor Yin is back.”
“What? You mean Pei Qing’s grandfather?” Mu Jing’s pupils trembled when he heard Ancestor Yin.
Mrs. Qiu, dazzled by the recent events, didn’t notice her son’s abnormal reaction and said to herself, “Yes, not only did he come back, but he also became a heaven-level formation master. Now he is the elder of the formation guild. He has a distinguished status. All the families in the Alliance City are rushing to fawn over him. I would say that Pei Qing is a lucky one. It’s a right choice to continue the engagement.”
The more Mrs. Qiu spoke, the paler Mu Jing’s face became. “How could this happen?”
“By the way, how did it go with Pei Qing this time? I think you two should organize the wedding as soon as possible and get everything settled before it drags on,” Qiu Rong said, her tone anxious. “I’ve heard that many young men from aristocratic families are getting ready to make a move recently. You should take advantage and marry Pei Qing as soon as possible.”
“Mom, I’m a little tired. Let me go back to the room and rest first. We’ll talk about everything tomorrow.” Mu Jing forced a smile and walked away with a slight stagger.
“Hey! This kid,” Qiu Rong muttered helplessly as she watched him go back to the house.