Pei Shu'er was charmed by Pei Jingyi's adorable appearance, coupled with the original body's fondness for Pei Jingyi, Pei Shu'er picked her up.
"Really? Doesn't Jingyi look nice now?"
Pei Jingyi's eyes lit up, then she lowered her head again.
"I'm not good-looking at all; the older sisters always say I'm an ugly duckling, and no one wants to play with me."
Pei Shu'er felt a pang in her heart, knowing children naturally love having companions.
In the Pei Mansion, since Shen Wanqing wasn't favored, the other children followed suit and dismissed her accordingly.
Moreover, being the legitimate daughter, Pei Jingyi posed a threat to the illegitimate sons and daughters, making everyone unwilling to engage with her.
Even more extreme was Xiang Hui, who unified the stance of the concubines to suppress the main family, putting up a united front despite their rivalries.
Even though her clothes were decent, they paled when compared to those of the illegitimate daughters.
