The Eldest Daughter of a Rural Family-Chapter 1176 - 270: Harboring Ill Intentions_5

The household affairs were mostly overseen by Su Xue, with the eunuch in charge being cared for at Tiance Mansion. Pei Qin had ceded her power, and with few matters at the mansion, everything was left in Su Xue’s hands.

"Su Xue! Arrange a place for you and your brother to live," Pei Qin called her over.

When Su Xue saw her, she paid her respects and then eyed Xie Yi and Xie Ze. Despite never having visited the neighboring residence, she was well-versed in its affairs. She had always heard of Xie Yi and Xie Ze but had never met them. Xie Yi had a pitiable, fragile, and melancholic demeanor, while Xie Ze held his chin up slightly, his gaze flickering, "I wasn’t prepared before. Why is Ms. Xie moving to Tiance Mansion as well?"

Pei Qin pulled her aside and explained in a low voice.

Su Xue clearly felt that Pei Qin was closer to her than to Xie Yi, and this realization pleased her. She nodded with a smile, "There is a small courtyard that we have already tidied up. It was originally for my brother and sister-in-law to move into, but let Ms. Xie and Young Master Xie move there first."

The place her brother and sister-in-law were supposed to move into was like quarters for servants and stewards, with an independent gate and courtyard, three main rooms, three back rooms opposite, and a western wing for a kitchen, opening to the east.

And there were five of such courtyards in a row.

"If it’s clean, then move there first!" Pei Qin said to Xie Yi. After all, she and her brother wouldn’t stay for long. They would take their family possessions and move to their own home.

Xie Yi dared not be picky, nor could she directly say she wanted to live next to Pei Qin, making it more convenient for her to get close to Mo Heng. So she and Xie Ze started moving their luggage to the small courtyard.

Xie Ze thought the place they were arranged would be better than at General Mansion, since Tiance Mansion had once been Wang Mansion. But after walking for over a quarter of an hour to get to their place, which couldn’t compare at all with the several courtyards they had passed.

Seeing that distant place, Xie Yi also felt somewhat disheartened. Not to mention living here, it would be hard for her to leave, making it even less likely to see Mo Heng. How could she get close to him? ƒгeewebnovёl.com

Upon hearing where they were staying, Pei Qian was quite satisfied and directly greeted Su Xue and the eunuch in charge, "Make sure they don’t wander around my elder sister and brother-in-law without a good reason! They’re up to no good!"

Su Xue was taken aback, then smiled and agreed. Up to no good? Her gaze fell on the busy Pei Qin. As long as she was following her, she wouldn’t allow anyone to harm her in the slightest!

After the chaotic moving day, they had a reunion dinner, a sign that everyone would return to their families to prepare for the new year.

Pei Qin also took the opportunity of the relocation to invite some acquainted ladies and young misses over to admire the flowers and be guests at her home.

Grandma Jiang tidied up early, bringing greetings and gifts, including abalone and conch with shells, and came to visit with Jiang Dahai.

Madam Dou and Dou Mingying also rushed over early.

There were also wives and young misses from several military generals’ families, including Madam An and Ms. An of the An family.

Pei Qian and Pei Yuan were also there to help entertain, meeting these distinguished ladies and young misses to prepare for future interactions.

When Pei Qian heard that Madam An and Ms. An had come, she instantly frowned, and her expression turned sour, "What is the An family doing here?" Wei Shu’s in-laws, they still have the face to show up here?

Su Xue could tell she was confused and quietly clarified, "There are two An families in Capital Jingcheng, from different clans. This one is General An Liefeng’s wife and youngest daughter."

When General An Liefeng was mentioned, Pei Qian remembered. Her elder sister and brother-in-law had started their military careers under his command, similar to the Dou family. Her expression immediately softened, and she smiled as she went to greet them.

Fang Liuming was merely in charge of a Sixth Rank, and Xiao Chen was just a minor General of the Fifth Rank, so Pei Qian and Pei Yuan naturally didn’t have high status. But they were both Pei Qin’s sisters. Madam An and Ms. An also exchanged pleasantries with smiles.

Pei Qin spoke and entered the house with them.

Since the attendees were all well-acquainted and easy to talk to, the atmosphere was very harmonious.

Su Xue had arranged everything meticulously and the event felt relaxed, like a tea party. After a warm-up with tea and everyone had arrived, they all went to the garden for a stroll.

The scenery of Wang Mansion was rarely seen, and Zhao Prince Mansion’s was even more unique, having taken years of financial and material resources to build. The ladies were mesmerized by its beauty which had never been opened to the public before.

Dou Mingying whispered to An Rui, "General Pei said we can choose a pot of flowers from the greenhouse when we leave."

An Rui’s eyes lit up immediately, "Can we choose any?"

Dou Mingying nodded with a smile, "When General Pei mentioned it earlier, you didn’t notice. You were so enchanted with the plants!"

An Rui gave her a playful scold and couldn’t help but blush, "I love that tea camellia that rivals the peony, but it’s a prized variety, I can’t just pick something so precious."

"I think the Narcissus is also nice," Dou Mingying suggested. "In a few days, it’ll be perfect for the New Year, so let’s take a pot of Narcissus for the house."

Su Xue listened to these young ladies’ conversations, knowing that Pei Qin had no interest in such things, so she had each of their preferred plants packed up.

After admiring the scenery, they came back to enjoy a barbecue buffet, freshly prepared by the chef for everyone, providing a unique experience.

There was also a storytelling lady who told tales suggested by Pei Qin, which were fresh and humorous.

Before their departure, Pei Qin made sure to send each guest her choice of plants.

A successful event that left both host and guests in high spirits, made Pei Qin feel that all the busy preparations had paid off.

Grandma Jiang received a Needle Leaf Cypress and immediately prepared a thank-you gift in return. An Zhouyuan was likely to draw his last breath in the next day or two, and she had not found an opportunity to speak at the banquet, so she must find a chance to tell Pei Qin soon.

Meanwhile, Mo Heng had received a letter from An Zhouyuan, requesting a meeting.