Chapter 4: "The Loving" Aunt, Moving Heaven and Earth

  "The daughter understands that the father is for her own good. If the Marquis of Town Country's household broke off the engagement because they were dissatisfied with the daughter, then even if she married into their family, they would not treat her well; if it was due to some misunderstanding, then such a family that cannot distinguish right from wrong would also be unable to become the daughter's reliance." Pei Yuange spoke slowly and reasonably, completely hitting Pei Zhoucheng's heart. Finally, she added sorrowfully, "The daughter is just heartbroken, causing her father to lose face!"

  Looking at his innocent daughter, Pei Zhucheng's heart was filled with tenderness and he spoke softly: "It has nothing to do with Song'er, it's just that the Lord of the Town is too deceitful! Hmph, that young master An Zhuoran is not a good thing either, being spoiled to be arrogant and narrow-minded, how can he match my Song'er? Don't worry, Song'er, your father will definitely find you a better marriage in the future!"

  Even if the Marquis of Ping's residence has now climbed up to the Empress Dowager, he must still seek justice for Song'er!

  Zhang Yun's eyebrows and eyes slightly raised: Hum, a woman with an unimpressive appearance, no talent, and no virtue, has been jilted again. What good marriage can she still hope for in this life? From now on, she can only be at the mercy of others!

  Pei Yuange shook her arm, scolding: "The daughter is not married, the daughter wants to accompany her father for a lifetime, unless the father is tired of me and doesn't want me!" As she spoke, she made another effort to salute Pei Yuanrong, saying: "We sisters are all daughters of the Pei family, one honor together, one loss together. The Marquis of Town's retreat from marriage may also affect the reputation of my sisters, no wonder San Jiejie is angry in her heart. Yuange is here to apologize to San Jiejie."

  She is the youngest and was also jilted, yet she can be so considerate and understanding. Thinking of Pei Yuan Rong's reputation, she apologizes to her. In comparison, as a sister, Pei Yuan Rong not only failed to comfort her younger sister but instead brought up the topic of being jilted with a hint of malice. In comparison, it seems that she is narrow-minded and lacks sisterly love.

  It was always her who framed Pei Yuange, but Pei Yuanrong never thought that Pei Yuange would take the initiative to attack, and for a moment, she was stunned.

  Seeing Pei Yuanyong speechless, Zhang Yun's heart was anxious, and she hurriedly smiled: "Yuanyong, what are you talking about? You and Rong'er are sisters, how could Rong'er be angry because of this? Even if she is angry, it's anger towards the bullying of the Zhen Guo Hou Mansion, taking your side!" As she spoke, she seemed to accidentally bump her left arm, letting out a low moan, revealing a pained expression, and suddenly drawing everyone's attention to her left arm.

  Looking at the slightly inconvenient left arm, Pei Zhucheng's heart surged with a wave of tenderness. Looking at Pei Yuanrong again, the previous displeasure instantly dissipated, and he said softly: "Your left arm is injured, be more careful, sit down quickly!"

  "Auntie's left arm is injured? What's going on?" Ming knew that Zhang Yun was putting on an act, but Pei Yuange still asked with a look of surprise. If they didn't let Zhang Yun make a scene, how could she create a disturbance later on?

  Zhang Yun's face was pale, but she still smiled warmly: "It's nothing serious, Yuange doesn't need to worry about it."

  "Song, you don't know this, but when you were ill and unconscious day and night, Lady Zhang was worried sick. She searched everywhere for a doctor and found some wandering physician who said that the only way to cure you was with human flesh as medicine. Lady Zhang cut off a piece of her own arm to make the medicine for you. Unexpectedly, after taking it, you actually recovered. Lady Zhang treated you with such kindness and sincerity, yet she didn't take any credit for herself. Such a big thing, and she didn't even mention it to you." He praised, "Yun'er, I'm giving the Pei manor and Yuange to you, and indeed, I haven't misjudged you!"

  Zhang Yun lowered her head shyly, her face tender and charming: "Master, don't say that."

  "Mother, you're nicer to Fourth Sister than you are to me. You only care about her and not me! That's not fair!"

  "Third Miss, don't say that, Auntie is being kind, this is a blessing for our Pei Manor!" Beside her, Old Lady Gu wiped away the moisture from the corners of her eyes and said: "I also didn't expect it, but Auntie Zhang was so frail, yet she endured the pain to cut off flesh from her own arm to treat Fourth Miss's illness. It can be seen that her loving heart towards Fourth Miss is truly moving heaven and earth, which is why Fourth Miss's illness has taken a turn for the better."

  "Even if it's your own mother, you'd still have to cut off flesh to save her!"

  "It's also fortunate for Fourth Miss that she has a stepmother who loves her so much, and was able to bring her back from the gates of hell; otherwise, perhaps..."

  The maids in the house all praised Madam Zhang's behavior, and the room was filled with voices of praise.

  Listening to the flattery around her, Pei Yuange's face also showed a moved and inexplicable expression, with misty rain in her eyes, brimming with tears, she choked: "Zhang Niangniang, I... didn't expect you to treat me so well... I...". As she spoke, she slowly shed tears, "In the past, it was all my fault for not understanding your kindness, from now on, from now on, I'll listen to everything you say!"

  These were her words from her past life, now speaking of them, they naturally sound sincere and heartfelt, without revealing even a hint of trace.

  In her past life, she had an ordinary relationship with Zhang Yun until the Crown Prince's Manor broke off their engagement. She was dealt a blow and fell ill, at her weakest and most painful moment. When she heard that Zhang Yun had cut his flesh to heal her illness, one can imagine the shock and emotion in her heart. From then on, she no longer harbored any suspicions towards Zhang Yun, listening to him and following his plans, even tolerating the arrogant Pei Yuan Rong with greater patience.

  At that time, she could never have imagined that all of this was designed by Zhang Yun.

  A piece of pork cured her and her father's illness... What a brilliant "cure by cutting flesh"!

  Seeing this scene of maternal love and filial piety, Pei Zhucheng felt extremely relieved. He had originally been worried that Zhang Yun would mistreat Pei Yuange, but after hearing about the flesh-cutting treatment, he was completely at ease. Such a kind act must mean that Zhang Yun truly loves Yuange like her own daughter!

  She was skilled at calculating people's hearts and deeply understood the nature of Pei Zhucity and Pei Yuange. Seeing that she had easily subdued the two, she felt pleased with herself and smiled: "Good child, don't cry anymore, be careful not to hurt your body. Let's not mention past events from now on, let's just get along well as mother and daughter." Seeing the medicine bowl prepared on one side, she hastily said: "We came at an inopportune time and delayed you taking your medicine. This is a pressing matter, come, Auntie will feed you!" As she spoke, she picked up the medicine bowl, scooped out a spoonful, and brought it to Pei Yuange's lips.

  Looking at Zhang Yun's caring expression, Pei Yuange suppressed the anger in her heart and glanced at the dark medicine liquid, flashing a hint of unusual color. Immediately, she put on a moved smile, stretched out her hand to take the medicine bowl, "Auntie has cut flesh for me, got hurt, and must be in pain, I don't dare trouble Auntie again, let me do it myself!"

  Zhang Yun swore to maintain the image of "kind mother" to the end, where would she be willing to give in?

  During the dispute, Pei Yuange accidentally knocked over a bowl of medicine, which happened to spill onto Zhang Yun's injured left arm. Pei Yuange was shocked and flustered, saying: "Auntie, I'm sorry, it wasn't intentional. It must have scalded your wound, does it hurt?" As he spoke, he lifted Zhang Yun's sleeve to examine the injury, while also scolding the maids in the house, "What are you all standing around for? Don't you see that Auntie has been scalded? Quickly go get some burn medicine and ask a doctor to come over! If anything happens to Auntie, I'll have your hides!"

  Compared to Pei Yuange, Zhang Yun was even more shocked and repeatedly said: "No need! No need!"

  Cutting flesh to heal relatives, but it's just a way to please Pei Zhucheng. She's not that stupid, and she won't cut her own flesh for the sake of Pei Yuange, who is a thorn in her eye. If Pei Yuange removes the bandage and medicine, everything will be exposed!