Matriarch Rules, Scumbag Begs - Chapter 33

Chapter 33: Being Outsmarted

“What does Eunuch Feng mean by this?” Pei Yuanzhou unfolded the imperial edict and said loudly: “The emperor’s edict clearly states that I am to inherit the title immediately. Now, Eunuch Feng is withholding the documents for inheriting the title. Is he trying to defy the emperor’s order?”

Eunuch Feng pretended to be surprised, “This accusation is too serious, I dare not bear the responsibility.” His gaze fell on the imperial edict, and he continued: “Since the Heir is using the imperial edict to make a point, he should also read it carefully. Why did the emperor decide to let you inherit the title immediately?”

Pei Yuanzhou quickly browsed through the imperial edict. What was written on it was that the emperor’s appreciation for him was due to his loyalty to his wife during her illness and his remembrance of Duke Zhongyong, which he had demonstrated in front of the emperor over the years.
He thought he had pretended well and wouldn’t be exposed.

So he asked Eunuch Feng, “What’s the problem?”

Eunuch Feng coldly replied: “May I ask, Heir, what day is today?”

Pei Yuanzhou was taken aback, “What do you mean?”

“Today is the memorial day for your father-in-law, General Shen!” Eunuch Feng’s eyes were sharp and piercing as he stared at Pei Yuanzhou, his voice low and serious: “The Heir has been writing to the emperor every year, detailing how he remembers General Shen and promises to treat the Shen family’s daughter well, so that the loyal and righteous men under the earth won’t be disappointed.”

“But now, you can’t even remember General Shen’s memorial day. I dare ask, what kind of remembrance is this?!”

His words were like thunder, exploding in Pei Yuanzhou’s ears, making his scalp numb. In the past, his sister Pei Yingchun would remind him every year on this day, and he would pretend to be mourning General Shen in front of others.

However, a few days ago, Pei Yingchun asked for money to open a wine shop for her husband’s family, but the old lady refused. As a result, Pei Yingchun was scolded by her husband’s family and was angry with the Marquis mansion, so she didn’t remind him this time.

When Eunuch Feng asked him directly, Pei Yuanzhou suddenly realized why he had seen Eunuch Feng at the Shen mansion today…
He was sweating cold, his hands clenched tightly, and he explained in a panic: “I… I remember! It’s just that… the Marquis mansion had something going on today, and I was a bit late. Eunuch Feng, you saw me at the Shen mansion just now, didn’t you?”

“Is that so? Hmm.” Eunuch Feng sneered, “But just now, I heard it clearly in the hall of the Shen mansion. When the Heir’s Madam asked you to offer incense to General Shen, what did you say?”

He cleared his throat and deliberately imitated Pei Yuanzhou’s tone: “You said, ‘Your father and brother saved the emperor’s life, but they didn’t save my life. Why should I kowtow and offer incense to them?'”

He stared at Pei Yuanzhou’s uneasy expression and said in a low voice: “Did you say these words? Did I hear it wrong?”

“I… I was just…” Pei Yuanzhou stuttered, his guilt evident, and he couldn’t even manage to say a complete sentence.

In his heart, he finally understood why Shen Qiuci had suddenly “gone mad” today. It was all because of…

No wonder! No wonder Shen Qiuci would say that her entire Shen family was like the sky above the Danyang Marquis mansion!
She had deliberately fallen, deliberately broken the bowl, just to make a scene and let Eunuch Feng in the main hall hear it.

All of this was Shen Qiuci’s plan!

Pei Yuanzhou suddenly turned his head, his eyes wide with anger as he stared at Shen Qiuci.

Shen Qiuci, however, just looked at him calmly. Her dark eyebrows, like distant mountains, slightly lifted, and she gave Pei Yuanzhou a cold smile. The corners of her eyes and eyebrows were full of mockery and amusement.

The surroundings were silent, and even the sound of breathing seemed harsh.

Eunuch Feng waved his dust whisk and said: “I will report today’s events to the emperor, word for word.”

As he spoke, he glanced down at the sealed yellow pear wood box with dragon patterns. “Whether the emperor will still bestow these rewards on you remains to be seen.”

“Please, Heir, wait for good news.” With that, he turned around, waved his sleeves, and left.