Since things had come to this point, Pei Yu naturally couldn't protect Song Ruotang any longer. Opening his mouth, he said, "Since she had such immoral deeds before marriage and then married an old man, it's very likely that her lust is insatiable and she'd find a strong man..."
As he said this, a surge of anger welled up in Pei Yu's heart. This Song Ruotang, with him, Pei Yu, being so outstanding, actually found such an ordinary - looking man.
Wasn't he, Pei Yu, good enough? As long as she was willing to yield and plead with him, he might condescend...
Hearing Pei Yu's words, Pei Zhiyan was so angry that he laughed. Previously, he just thought Pei Yu was not very talented and could be gradually cultivated, but now it seemed that he was truly stupid.
To be objective, he didn't even bother to collect evidence. He just made a conclusion based on his impression. How stupid.
But Pei Yu didn't know what was on his mind. He only thought Pei Zhiyan was angry because he called his friend an old man. So he tried to make up for it, saying, "Father, we can't blame anyone for this. We can only blame Song Ruotang for being promiscuous and not knowing her place."
Pei Zhiyan gave him a cold look and then suddenly smiled. "Although that's the case, there must be a result for today's matter. How about leaving this matter to you to handle? Investigate it clearly for me."
Song Wanying was overjoyed. Now Song Ruotang was surely doomed.
Pei Yu immediately agreed. How could he miss such a good opportunity to get close to and threaten Song Ruotang?
Pei Zhiyan stood up and said calmly, "Alright, it's getting late. I'll go back now."
After walking a few steps, Pei Zhiyan slightly turned his head. His voice was as calm as water, but there was an indescribable meaning in it. "Pei Yu, you'd better investigate this well. Don't let me down."
"Don't worry, Father." Pei Yu was still immersed in joy and answered quickly.
Song Wanying stayed behind and grabbed Pei Yu's sleeve. "Yu Lang, this time you mustn't let that bitch off easily. You must make all the dirty things about her known throughout the capital and make her wish she were dead."
But Pei Yu had his own plans and didn't listen to what she was saying. He just nodded casually. "I'll decide this matter myself. You don't need to interfere."
Although Song Wanying was dissatisfied that he didn't listen to her, thinking that he was at least on her side, she didn't say anything more.
Pei Zhiyan rushed back to the mansion and went straight to Song Ruotang's courtyard. After receiving the news that Song Wanying had come, Song Ruotang had been worried. Moreover, Pei Zhiyan hadn't come back. Instead, he took her to the Supreme Court. She wondered if Song Wanying had already told Pei Zhiyan.
"Ruotang, how are you? Have you taken your medicine?" Pei Zhiyan's voice sounded outside the door. Song Ruotang's heart tightened instantly. She was lying on the couch, her fingers gripping the corner of the quilt tightly. She felt her palms getting wet with sweat.
The door was opened, and footsteps approached. Song Ruotang's eyelashes fluttered slightly. She didn't dare to open her eyes to look at him.
Pei Zhiyan didn't say anything either. He just gently sat down beside the couch. After a moment of silence, Song Ruotang only felt the cold fingertips touch the painful spot on her neck, bringing a slight itch and an indescribable feeling.
Pei Zhiyan looked at the bruise on Song Ruotang's neck with heartache. Thinking of Xue Mang's face, a flash of killing intent passed through his eyes. But after all, he was the minister of the Supreme Court and couldn't act on impulse.
This time, handing Xue Mang over to Pei Yu was, on the one hand, to test Pei Yu's ability, and on the other hand, to see if Xue Mang was a habitual offender. If there were other evidence of his crimes, he could be punished more severely.
Of course, he wouldn't neglect to investigate himself. It was still up to him to decide the sentence.
Pei Zhiyan's thumb rubbed against Song Ruotang's wound, making her can't help but want to dodge. Her eyelashes fluttered violently. She knew she couldn't pretend anymore and could only open her eyes resignedly.
"Sorry, did I wake you up?" Pei Zhiyan withdrew his hand and said apologetically. In fact, his attention had been on Song Ruotang's neck, and he didn't notice her fluttering eyelashes.
Song Ruotang shook her head. The two were silent for a while. Pei Zhiyan broke the silence. "I'll punish Xue Mang severely. I won't let him off easily."
Song Ruotang nodded, her fingers gripping the corner of the quilt tightly, waiting for him to continue.
But Pei Zhiyan seemed to have nothing more to say. Song Ruotang pursed her lips and finally couldn't help asking, "I heard that my sister came and went to the Supreme Court with you, sir. She..."
Song Ruotang didn't have the courage to finish her question. She just observed Pei Zhiyan's expression.
Pei Zhiyan's face turned a bit cold. Song Ruotang's heart skipped a beat. Seeing him give a cold snort, "I think it's necessary to end the alliance between the Song family and the Pei family."
Song Ruotang was stunned and a bit confused. "Why is that?"
"Song Wanying has bad morals. The Pei family doesn't need such a daughter - in - law." Pei Zhiyan explained calmly.
Song Ruotang observed his expression. It seemed different from what she had thought.
Could it be that Song Wanying hadn't guessed her plan?
Judging from Song Wanying's character, she must have come here today to see her make a fool of herself. But seeing that she was okay and it was Xue Mang who was tied up instead, she must have said bad things about her to Pei Zhiyan.
Could it be...
Song Ruotang looked at Pei Zhiyan and smiled slightly. "Sir, are you talking about the matter of Song Wanying saying bad things about me in front of you?"
Pei Zhiyan's eyebrows twitched slightly. "How do you know?"
She just smiled but didn't answer. Pei Zhiyan also understood that Song Wanying's character made it easy to guess what she would do. So he said, "Not only did she say bad things about you, but from her previous actions, we can also see that she has bad morals."
Song Ruotang nodded in agreement. But how could the scumbag and the bitch not be tied together to cause a ruckus and chaos if they didn't deserve the harm she had once suffered?
If she couldn't torture them with her own hands, how could it be considered revenge?
"But it seems that my sister and Pei Yu have a good relationship. Sir, are you going to force them apart?" Song Ruotang asked tentatively.
Pei Zhiyan was silent for a while and sighed. "If they had good morals, it would be okay, but this..."
Song Ruotang pursed her lips, gritted her teeth, and threw herself into Pei Zhiyan's arms. Lifting her lowered eyes, her almond eyes were filled with mist. "It's not that I'm speaking for my sister, but if there's a change in her marriage to Pei Yu, Father and Mother will surely think it's because of me..."
As she said this, tears rolled down like pearls. "I've always been regarded as a bad omen by my family. Whenever something goes wrong at home, they'll think it's my fault. I'm just afraid..."
Song Ruotang took Pei Zhiyan's hand, her voice filled with sobs. "Sir, I'm afraid Father and Mother will misunderstand again..."
Pei Zhiyan couldn't bear to see Song Ruotang's tears the most. He raised his hand to wipe away her tears and sighed softly. He could surely stand up for Song Ruotang, but the Song family would never change their opinion of her.
How could he not comply with her when she showed such a soft and weak side? Moreover, he didn't want the Song family to bother Song Ruotang every day.
"I understand. I won't interfere for the time being." Pei Zhiyan said softly. "Don't cry anymore."
Maybe with Song Wanying and Pei Yu's characters, they could just deal with each other.
It would be good for them to learn a lesson...