Chapter 614: Miserable Life
Pei Wanyue almost thought she had heard wrong!
Did she ruin her reputation just to be a concubine? Of course not!
Moreover, she had never thought that she would become a lowly concubine one day!
Not to mention marrying a minor official, Wen Lancheng, even if she were to marry a third-grade official like Xie Niushan, she would not want to be a concubine!
Her mother had been married to someone once and she was the wife. She was still a virgin and only deserved to be a concubine?!
Pei Wanyue could not suppress the anger and hatred in her heart at that moment.
She had sacrificed so much and this was the result?!
If Wen Lancheng only wanted her to be a concubine, then who would be the wife? Xie Qiao?
Pei Wanyue’s expression turned even more terrible when she thought about it. She tidied up and quickly got up to leave. There were still people waiting outside to watch the show. She could not help but blush even more.
She did not go home. Instead, she went to a private room in a restaurant. There was a steward sitting inside.
“How is it? Has Young Lady Pei accomplished anything?” The other party asked.
Pei Wanyue’s face was gloomy. “Wen Lancheng wants me to be his concubine!”
“The best scholar is currently working at the Hanlin Academy, and his rank isn’t low. With Young Lady Pei’s status, it makes sense that he wants you to be his concubine.” The steward smiled and was not surprised.
Everyone in the world had to be of equal status in order to marry.
The Emperor intended to cultivation the Crown Prince’s connections. Among the imperial examination students, Wen Lancheng was saved by the Crown Prince and was a loyal and obedient person. The Emperor naturally gave him special treatment. He had just become an official and was already given a sixth-grade position. Three to five years later… He would definitely be promoted.
Many officials wanted to betroth their first daughter to him!
However, those officials knew that once their daughter married Wen Lancheng, they would be surrendering to the Crown Prince. Hence, they were not in a hurry to lock down the marriage.
“My Master originally thought that Wen Lancheng looked like a person who is loyal when it comes to love. If Young Lady Pei were lucky, you might be the wife. Unfortunately, Young Lady Pei’s life is still a little lacking,” the steward said.
His words successfully provoked Pei Wanyue.
Her face was flushed with anger. “Your master is so capable, can’t he use his power?!”
The other party smiled. “If it wasn’t for the fact that Young Lady Pei gave me money and expressed you loyalty, such a good thing wouldn’t have happened to you. Now that you’ve obtained Wen Lancheng’s promise, you should obediently return home and wait for the marriage to happen. When you’re by Master Wen’s side, you’ll be studying with him. Take it easy, don’t be muddle-headed.”
Pei Wanyue clenched her fists.
“I don’t want to be a concubine!” She still blurted out in the end.
The steward smiled and said, “Have you made up your mind, Young Lady? You’ve been kicked out of the Royal Academy and your reputation has been tarnished. No matter how hard you try to curry favor with the officials, you’ll only be a concubine at most. This Wen Lancheng is educated, talented, and has a good appearance. Most importantly, he’s still young and has no one by his side for the time being. Isn’t he better than anyone else?
“If you don’t like it… I’m afraid you won’t survive the capital,” the steward said again.
Pei Wanyue felt as if she had fallen into an ice cave.
Why was her life so miserable?
She had suffered a lot since she was young. When she came to the capital, she was also bullied by others.
Now, she knew that she had no choice. The Xie family could not tolerate her, but Xie Niushan had a big heart, so he did not chase her and her mother away. However, now, this person…
If she offended him, more terrible things would happen to her apart from being chased out of the capital…
Pei Wanyue knew how to judge the situation. “Alright, I’ll be his concubine.”
“Tomorrow, someone will send you some ointment. As a concubine, your face is the most important thing. If your face is disfigured, you’d be nothing.”
After saying that, he got Pei Wanyue to leave.