Exile with Storage Space: Family Fortunes in the Barren Lands-Chapter 779 - 732 Requirements

Third Young Master Pei and Fourth Young Master Pei, coincidentally, asked their wives if they had offended Li Yuwen.

Third Young Madam Pei and Fourth Young Madam Pei dared not tell the truth and, of course, lied that they hadn’t.

The two young masters then told their wives that it’s great if they haven’t offended her, as Li Yuwen holds grudges and offending her would be disastrous.

In order to appease Li Yuwen, Third Young Master Pei and Fourth Young Master Pei each persuaded their wives to find an opportunity and bring gifts to visit Pei Shenyan’s house to build a good relationship with Li Yuwen.

Only then did the two women realize that Li Yuwen was indeed someone not to be trifled with.

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Early the next morning, a rare visitor arrived at the gates of Pei Shenyan’s residence.

On duty today was an old servant sent by Old Madam Pei to Pei Shenyan.

The old servant recognized the visitors and looked surprised, "Third Young Madam, Fourth Young Madam? What brings you here?"

Behind the two women, the maids each held gifts in their hands.

The old servant had been living with Pei Shenyan for half a year, and today was the first time seeing people from the Pei Family come.

"Can’t we come?" Third Young Madam Pei said in a cold voice.

She stood at the gates, glancing around, thinking this property’s location was indeed nice, quiet, with no markets around.

Fourth Young Madam Pei called out to the maids, "Bring the things in."

She tugged at Third Young Madam Pei’s sleeve, and the two of them entered the residence.

The old servant arranged for another young man to deliver the message and led them into the back residence.

Li Yuwen was taking her medicine. Upon hearing of the Pei Family’s visit, she chuckled softly, "Didn’t get enough of a beating yesterday? Here for more today?"

Lady Sun, who was attending her, said, "If the young madam doesn’t want to see them, should I drive them away?"

"No, let’s first see what they want." Li Yuwen put down the medicine bowl and said to the young messenger, "Please show them in here."

Third Young Madam Pei and Fourth Young Madam Pei followed the old servant, observing along the way.

In their hearts, they felt both jealousy and envy.

They knew this property was given to Pei Shenyan by Old Madam Pei.

Although the residence had only three entrances, the pavilions and towers inside were no less impressive than the Prime Minister’s Mansion.

They each lived in a courtyard of the Prime Minister’s Mansion. Not only were there few rooms, but any argument could be overheard by other sisters-in-law passing by; where was the freedom of living alone?

After walking a bit, they arrived at a small garden led by the young messenger.

Li Yuwen, dressed in casual clothes, leaned leisurely on a chaise, looking at them with a calm expression, "Sisters-in-law, what brings you here today? You’ve come so suddenly that I haven’t even prepared tea."

In the past, these two would have rushed forward and berated Li Yuwen.

But since experiencing Li Yuwen’s temper and understanding her status, their knees couldn’t help but weaken at the sight of Li Yuwen.

It wasn’t her status they feared; it was the prospect of a beating.

"We heard that the fifth sister-in-law got heatstroke in the big house yesterday, so we brought some gifts over," Third Young Madam Pei said with an awkward smile, "they’re not very good things, so don’t laugh at us, fifth sister-in-law."

"I don’t take outside foods or medicine; if you send them, they’ll be in vain." Li Yuwen chuckled lightly, "Sisters-in-law needn’t bother."

"They’re not medicine, nor edible, just things for you to amuse yourself with," Fourth Young Madam Pei also smiled.

The two waved their hands, instructing the maids to bring up the gifts and place them on the table.

Lady Sun went over to examine them on behalf of Li Yuwen.

Indeed, none were edible.

The gifts included fine brocade, exquisitely crafted ivory bone fans, feathered round fans, an ebony pen holder, a jade hourglass, and two jade paperweights.

Li Yuwen, once a Commandery Princess, hadn’t she seen all sorts of fine things?

The two had rummaged through their respective rooms and brought what they considered treasures.

Lady Sun, looking at the table full of gifts, only raised an eyebrow slightly, not at all surprised.

Because these things, Li Yuwen had played with since childhood, and after a few uses, she grew tired and tossed them into storage to gather dust, sometimes even giving them as rewards to servants.

For instance, Lady Sun had seen Li Yuwen give a small ivory-bone fan to the coachman’s child in the mansion as a toy.

Li Yuwen gave a slight glance at the table and smiled, saying, "You’ve put in such an effort, I’ll accept them."

Third Young Madam Pei and Fourth Young Madam Pei both breathed a sigh of relief.

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As soon as the two Pei Family young madams left the residence, someone from the Pei Family arrived again.

This time, it was the housekeeper sent by Mrs. Pei.

This housekeeper, like the two young madams, altered her previous arrogance, with a smile on her face, telling the gatekeeper she wanted to invite Li Yuzhu to the mansion.

The old servant snorted coldly in his heart, previously weren’t they looking down on this illegitimate son Pei Shenyan? Disdaining even Pei Shenyan’s wife and sister-in-law, and now, in just a few days, they’re all coming to curry favor?

Oh, yes, the Prime Minister is gravely ill. There’s clearly something they want.

Li Yuwen hadn’t inquired in detail yesterday about the outcome of Li Yuzhu’s treatment of Prime Minister Pei.

Upon hearing the Pei Family sent someone to invite her, she immediately asked Li Yuzhu about the treatment details, "As for Prime Minister Pei’s illness, can you cure it?"

Li Yuzhu was full of confidence, "Of course."

Even if not a hundred percent, it’s at least ninety percent.

Prime Minister Pei’s illness was similar to Ling Yuezi’s foster father’s condition, treatable with acupuncture, massage, and herbal medicines, just requiring more time.

"How confident are you?" Li Yuwen worried she was boasting.

"Ninety percent." Li Yuzhu nodded without hesitation.

Li Yuwen snorted, "Don’t heal him too quickly; we need to negotiate terms with him." 𝓯𝙧𝙚𝒆𝙬𝙚𝒃𝙣𝙤𝒗𝓮𝓵.𝙘𝙤𝙢

Of course, Li Yuzhu had thought of this long ago.

Although she came to the Li Family midway, she did suffer some hardships in Zhen An Prefecture because of it.

And these hardships were all thanks to Prime Minister Pei.

"I’ve decided that if he wants to recover, he’ll have to ensure that our family can return to the capital, otherwise I won’t treat him," Li Yuzhu smiled sweetly, "Big sister, do you think this is feasible?"

Li Yuwen tapped Li Yuzhu’s forehead with her finger, smiling, "Well done, well done. As expected of my sister, you didn’t disappoint me; this is exactly what we should do."

Li Yuwen was not in good spirits, so Li Yuzhu didn’t ask her to accompany, going instead with Mu Yuanxiu.

The Pei Family sending gifts to Li Yuwen indicated they dared not provoke the sisters now.

Upon arriving at the Pei Mansion, just as Li Yuzhu predicted, the Pei Family received her like a distinguished guest.

Mrs. Pei even inquired about Li Yuwen’s health.

The news of Li Yuwen’s pregnancy had not spread, Li Yuzhu merely said she had a heatstroke.

"She is slightly better than yesterday, there’s no need for concern, Madam." Li Yuzhu smiled.

Mrs. Pei nodded, "That’s good then."

Worried that the Pei Family might neglect Mu Yuanxiu, Li Yuzhu insisted that Mu Yuanxiu accompany her to see Prime Minister Pei, to which Mrs. Pei readily agreed.

Mrs. Pei personally escorted Li Yuzhu to Prime Minister Pei’s study.

Although the treatment yesterday was only for half a day, it had a significant effect; Prime Minister Pei’s throat was now capable of producing some sound.