Thinking

The matter of Lieshan Beizong here has progressed. In a few days, the [-]th birthday of Pei Xin, the old man of the Pei family, is approaching again. Qisi received a post from Pei Nanxian early on, and Jiang Xunyan has already prepared a birthday gift for him .

When Pei Xin was in charge of the Pei family's shadow guard, he was also very ruthless and ruthless. The Pei family belonged to the old man Pei Xin and Pei Nanxian who acted the most ruthlessly. All the officials in the court wanted to give Pei Xin some face.

According to the customs here, Pei Xin only lived a full life in recent years, so this is the first time that Qi Si came to Pei's mansion to celebrate his birthday.

On the day of the birthday banquet, cars and sedan chairs were stationed around the Pei family's mansion, along the way there were servants from various families carrying congratulatory gifts to the mansion.

Sudi ordered people to send rewards, which can be said to have given the Pei family enough ostentation. Regardless of whether the court officials came or not, they also sent all the congratulatory gifts. The bells are ringing and the food is eaten, and the exchange is either rich or expensive, and it is noisy for a while.

Jiang Xuan had nothing to do these few days, so Sisi and Jiang Xunyan came together at the same time. The three of them arrived outside Pei's mansion in a carriage. The attendants behind them brought congratulatory gifts. Pei Nanxian greeted him personally from a distance. His smile was more sincere today. After exchanging pleasantries, they brought the three of them into Pei's mansion.

The mansion is spacious and exquisite, with colored lanterns and ribbons arranged everywhere, servants passing by in file, and even distinguished guests in splendid clothes and jade crowns, it is extremely lively.

Jiang Xunyan and Jiang Xuan went straight to the banquet in the main hall, and Qi Si proposed to Pei Nanxian to greet Pei's parents: "I have been in Changyu for so long, but I haven't visited often. I used to be young and ignorant, but this time I have the opportunity." , you should do your duty as a junior.”

Naturally, Pei Nanxian would not refuse, Qisi is now a popular person around Emperor Su, he is willing to recognize the Pei family, there is no reason for the Pei family to be unhappy.

Pei Nanxian took his thoughts to the inner courtyard of the mansion, and exchanged greetings all the way. At this time, there was still some time before the birthday banquet. Pei Xin was wearing a dark pattern dress, and was in the inner courtyard hall. There were several Pei family members in the room. Everyone looked at him one after another, stood up and bowed to Qi Si.

Qi Si smiled brightly, quickly raised his hand and said, "Today I'm here to celebrate grandpa's birthday, we are all a family, so there is no need to be polite."

Pei Xin sat at the head of the hall, dignified and majestic, his hair was already white, but his expression was sharp, and his sharpness remained the same as before.Pei Nanxian also told him in advance that Qi Si would come, but he did not expect that Qi Si would take the initiative to come to visit alone, which was indeed a bit unexpected.

A woman in Chinese clothes came up to look at Qisi carefully. She held Qisi with one hand and rubbed Qisi's shoulder with the other hand, her expression was full of love and affection: "It can be regarded as seeing it, and it has grown so big."

She is about 27 or [-] years old, with a beautiful complexion, a lady's hair in a bun, and a hairpin around her temples. There is a layer of water in her eyes, as if she is about to shed tears because of excitement.

Pei Xin smiled, and said to Qisi, "This is your aunt," and said to the woman, "Ruan Er, this is the first time your nephew sees you, so don't scare him."

This is Pei Ruan'er, his aunt, who is also the youngest of the Pei family's generation. Qi Si's mother and Yu Ke's mother probably grew up with Pei Ruan'er when they were young.

Pei Ruan'er's emotions were real and strong, and Qi Si felt that she was really close to him. It was not difficult to see that she had a deep relationship with himself and Yu Ke's mother when they were young, and he couldn't help being moved.

At a glance, looking at the people in the room, probably only Pei Ruan'er has a kinship relationship with him.

When Pei Ruan'er heard the old man Pei Xin's words, his expression changed, and he smiled and said: "I see that this child is born as a zhilanyushu, and he is a good-looking talent. Among the younger generations of our Pei family, he is the most promising."

Pei Nanxian said at the side: "Your Highness is naturally talented and beautiful, and His Majesty also likes him very much, as if he were his own child."

Pei Xin looked at Qi Si, and the expression on his face softened a little, Qi Si said to Pei Ruan'er: "My aunt is a temperamental person, and I look at her very kindly."

He went forward to give Pei Xin a formal bow, performed the courtesy to this grandfather, and said: "Grandson Yu Ke, I wish you a long life in Nanshan, and your blessings are boundless."

Pei Xin stood up and supported Qi Si, smiled and said: "Your Highness is sensible, you should walk with us more in the future, a family is always a family."

The middle-aged man who was originally sitting under Pei Xin smiled and praised: "After all, we are a family. To have such a heart, I think it is better than Pei Yun and Pei Liu."

This man is Pei Xin's eldest son, Pei Yongxian, born vigorously.According to the rules of ordinary people, Pei Yongxian is the No.1 choice to take over the Shenyingwei, but he has been doing business abroad for many years and does not participate in the affairs here. The current head of the Pei family is Pei Nanxian.

He also came back this time to celebrate Pei Xin's birthday. The people Pei Yongxian mentioned were the children of the Pei family and Qi Si's peers. The Pei family is not many, and most of the Shenyingwei clan has always been like this. They are high-ranking and powerful, and they work for the emperor. , the wrist is tough and clever, and the heart is colder, especially the Pei family.

Next to Pei Xin was an old man, also with gray hair, whose face was very similar to Pei Xin's. He was Pei Xin's younger brother, Pei Xun. Qi Si also bowed to him politely: "Grandpa."

Compared with Pei Xin, Pei Xun looked much more kind, and said with a kind smile, "The child has a heart."

Pei Xin had only two sons, Pei Nanxian and Pei Yongxian, and both Qi Si's mother and Yu Ke's mother died in the Jin Dynasty.

Pei Ruan'er is Pei Xun's daughter, they are the main branches of the Pei family, and they don't have much contact with the side branches. They are all in the front hall today, entertaining them as guests.

The members of the Pei family obviously did not reject Qi Si, but no one mentioned Qi Si and Yu Ke's mothers—Sisters Pei Fengjin and Pei Rujin. There was also a question mark in my heart.

The Pei family is loyal to the royal family of Yan State, and Yu Ke and Qi Si's mother, one followed the emperor of Jin State, and the other followed the general of Jin State. To some extent, it is not good for the Pei family, and the Pei family may avoid it because of this. The purpose of this topic is to avoid falling into the tongue and being accused of dissent.

Second, after sisters Pei Fengjin and Pei Rujin left the Pei family, it is said that they severed ties with the Pei family, so it is possible that the Pei family regarded them as non-existent.

But after all, this is a matter of thinking about the previous generation. When facing "Yu Ke", the grandson of the Pei family, the whole room is more or less affectionate. Regardless of his mother's affairs, the old man always has a natural tolerance for the younger generation. .

Qi Si chatted with Pei Xin and Pei Xun for a while, the banquet was about to begin, so he went to the front hall first, Jiang Xunyan watched him sit down, and asked, "How is it?"

Qi Si smiled: "Maybe my mother and I are not like the Pei family."

Jiang Xunyan looked at him carefully, and said with a light smile: "The Pei family is indifferent, maybe only Pei Ruan'er has a better relationship with you."

Qi Si nodded: "Exactly, my aunt and my mother should have a very good relationship in the past."

Jiang Xunyan took a sip of tea, looking thoughtful.

Jiang Xunyan had seen the black gold chain amulet worn by Qi Si, and Qi Si didn't know if he had any doubts about his identity. Fortunately, Yu Ke and his mother were sisters, and the two looked alike. There is no evidence.The most important thing is that Qi Si knows that Jiang Xunyan will not hurt himself, whether it is because of Rui Chu or because of their relationship.

Jiang Xuan shook his wine glass, smiled and said to Qi Si: "You really don't look like the Pei family, that's a good thing."

The hall was full of guests, rich or expensive, and almost all the richest and most powerful people in Quanchang Yucheng came to join in.

Pei Xin arrived at the main hall, with a smile on his face all the way, he folded his hands and greeted each other with the guests. He has been in the court all his life, with great power and prestige, and now he has retired from the temple and lived in the rivers and lakes, he still has prestige.

When everyone was seated, Pei Xin stood up and toasted. His figure was straight and neat, and his martial arts skills could be seen from his demeanor. His eyes were sharp and hale, no different from the appearance Qi Si saw in the Green Blood Maple Forest for the first time.

Pei Xin looked around at the people in the hall, and said loudly: "It's really a lucky thing for Pei to come to congratulate you today. He has spent most of his life doing business in the court. At this age, it is very lucky for the Pei family to be able to receive His Majesty's grace and to be supported by everyone. The love for my son, Pei will always remember it in his heart."

The guests in the hall raised their glasses to congratulate each other in harmony.

Originally, Jiang Xunyan didn't need to be present, but he came here today, partly for the convenience of Qi Si's approach to Pei's family, and partly because Pei Xin has been in the court for many years, and he really has a different status, so most of the people present came to support him.

Before leaving, Qi Si purposely said goodbye to Pei Xin and Pei Xun. She behaved like a grandson with humility. Through himself, he saw himself and Yu Ke's mother, but Pei Nanxian was also there, and the two didn't say much, everything was self-explanatory.

After leaving Pei's mansion, in the carriage, Jiang Xuan said: "The Pei family is also reflecting now, why didn't they come to get close to your grandson earlier?"

Qi Si said: "What they want, I may not be able to give them. The Pei family's status in the court is high enough and stable enough."

Jiang Xunyan smiled: "Greed always has its shortcomings, and if you have power, you will want to be rich."

The activities of the Pei family, Li Cen and Great Liang were not about seeking power and rebellion, but about accumulating wealth and profit, which exactly answered this sentence.

The three of them returned to the Prime Minister's Mansion, Qi Si changed into a dress and took a bath, but felt as if they were falling apart, and when they returned to the room, they lay down on the bed, wandering away.

Someone knocked on the door, and Qi Si thought it was Jiang Xuan, without raising his head, he said "Come in" in a muffled voice. As soon as the door opened and closed, the pleasant voice said with a smile: "Tired?"

Qi Si immediately jumped up, looked at Yuan Feng, and was very surprised: "Why are you here!"

Yuan Feng took off his outer robe and put it down casually, strode over, touched Qi Si's cheek with slightly cool fingers: "I thought you would be very busy today, so I came to see you."

In fact, these days, the two of them are together as long as they have nothing to do, but Qi Si hasn't seen Yuan Feng for most of the day, but it feels like it has been a long time.

"Is it going well?" Yuan Feng looked at him carefully, and could see that Qi Si had put in a lot of effort today, and it was not easy to face the Pei family.

Sitting on the brocade couch, Qi Si stretched his legs and leaned there with his arms on his pillow, heaving a sigh of relief: "Don't mention it, being a grandson is really tiring!"

Yuan Feng laughed loudly when he heard the words, almost knocked over the teacup in his hand, turned his head to look at Qi Si, and said with a smile: "You are so tired, do you want to go and see what they are planning to do now?"

Qi Si's eyes lit up, he sat up straight and looked at Yuan Feng: "Now?"