CHAPTER 1169: CHAPTER 234: GIVING YOUR HEART ONLY MAKES YOU DIE FASTER (PART 2)

Pei Yu let out a bitter smile and said, "Qinghan getting married and having children, I’m afraid I won’t live to see that day."

More than anyone else, he knew his own health; it was unlikely he’d last until then.

Pei Ying pursed her lips and glanced at Pei Xinyi and Butler Zhong: "I have something to discuss with my brother, please leave us for now."

Without saying anything, Pei Xinyi turned and walked out, followed by Butler Zhong.

Pei Ying turned back, looking at him seriously: "Brother, Qinghan is supposed to come back in the next few days; you must get better."

Pei Yu was pleasantly surprised: "Really? Are you serious?"

Pei Ying nodded: "Don’t worry, I have my means, Qinghan will return, and it’ll be within these two days."

"He’s finally coming back?" Pei Yu smiled. He had only seen pictures of the child, but he resembled him greatly in his youth.

Pei Ying squinted her eyes, and the serene aura she had dissipated, leaving a deep, untraceable mystery in her gaze.

"There’s something I need to discuss with you."

Pei Yu grasped her hand: "Go ahead." This sister had always been the backbone he relied on.

"Do you have any thoughts about Qinghan’s marriage?"

"Well...." Pei Yu hesitated: "As long as he’s back, let him decide his own marriage."

Pei Ying disapproved: "Since ancient times, marriages have been arranged by parents, let alone families like ours. Qinghan is now the sole heir of the Pei Family. Choosing his wife must be done with utmost care, as it concerns the future of our Pei Family."

Pei Yu felt he owed that child too much and couldn’t compensate enough, so how could he force him into marriage? But Pei Ying’s words made sense. The Pei Family did once have a tradition of taking child brides, but that outdated practice had to be changed. Yingzi was right; in families like theirs, marriage was never just a personal matter but a family’s future.

"What do you... think?"

Pei Ying said, "Dongfang Yi from the Dongfang Family seems a good match."

Pei Yu was slightly taken aback: "The Dongfang Family? Their status is too high...." Indeed, compared to the Dongfang Family, the Pei Family seemed lacking and had never considered aspiring to marry Miss Dongfang.

Pei Ying chuckled coldly: "Brother, don’t underestimate yourself. Qinghan is a remarkable person. Perhaps Miss Dongfang would be willing herself?"

Pei Yu seemed as if he understood his sister for the first time. Something came to his mind, and he couldn’t help but say, "But the Dongfang Family and the Yan Family...."

Pei Ying waved her hand: "That doesn’t hinder Qinghan from marrying Dongfang Yi. Situations change rapidly, and one must always be prepared. Besides, our Pei Family has maintained neutrality long enough. We may seem insignificant, but we wield considerable power. The Dongfang Family will certainly consider us. The Yan Family may be good, but they won’t agree to marry her, and moreover, the Yan family’s most promising person is already engaged to a merchant girl from Jiangzhou. No background, no power; the second branch played a clever game. Without constraints, Yan Song would only go further."

Pei Yu knew he was never as smart as his sister. If she entered politics, she would certainly excel, but alas, as a woman, she married that beast Yan Guobai and ruined her life.

"But why would Dongfang Yi willingly marry Qinghan?"

"Brother, don’t worry about that. I have my ways. You focus on getting well. Qinghan still needs your guidance. He’s a smart boy and will know how to make the choices that are best for him."

Pei Ying tucked him in before leaving. Pei Yu grabbed her hand, choking up: "Yingzi, you’ve had it hard all these years."

Pei Ying smiled gently and said, "Brother, everyone has their fate. I’ve accepted mine. Besides, it’s been quite good this way. Rest well and don’t overthink." With that, she left.

Pei Yu thought about his sister. Outsiders didn’t know, but he understood full well. In the days when the Pei Family hadn’t declined, marrying into the Yan Family was considered climbing up. Besides, Yan Guobai had a bad reputation. Socialites from good families didn’t want to marry him, and those without a good background were willing, but the Yan Family considered them unsuitable. Hence, it was reasonable for Pei Ying to marry into the Yan Family. However, Yan Guobai turned out to be a scoundrel. He restrained himself when they first got married; they thought he had truly repented. It wasn’t long before his nature was revealed. He was constantly indulging in women outside while Pei Ying cleaned up after him, especially later on....

Pei Ying stepped out of the Pei Family residence and glanced at the sky, murmuring, "Almost New Year...."

Pei Xinyi obediently followed beside her. Hearing this, she said, "There’s half a month left. I heard Third Aunt scheduled Ah Song’s engagement for January 18th, just a few days before the New Year. The Yan Family is full of celebratory events this year."