Transmigration, Become Queen of the Harem
Episode 7's

Irea finished talking and turned to leave. Irea thought she had scolded Pepi enough. The initial expectation was that Pepi would stop him and try to explain.

However, Irea only saw Pepi sitting casually at the table, holding a bowl and drinking water. His facial expression was clearly saying, "I won't bother driving you out."

This made Irea even more angry. He immediately stomped his feet and immediately left his youngest daughter's house. Pepi put down the water bowl and said, "Stop hiding, come in."

Orden came in. His handsome face was slightly pale, his palms were sweaty, clearly showing signs of nervousness.

Irea's loud voice, of course, was clearly heard from outside, and Orden fully understood that if she were to be sold again, she might face a bad fate. Being someone like him, his life was actually worthless.

"You heard everything?" Pepi poured a bowl of water for him. After witnessing Oden's innocent and shameless behavior, Pepi couldn't help but feel sorry for him now, as he looked extremely nervous and frightened.

She had known the difficulties women faced in the past, and now she naturally understood the difficulties faced by men as well.

"Yes," Orden nodded lightly while holding the bowl.

"Don't be afraid, I won't sell you. Even if I do, the money won't come to me. Then why should I bother selling you?"

Orden immediately raised his head and looked at Pepi, his eyes full of hope. "really?"

Pepi used his finger to tap Orden's forehead, gesturing him to keep his distance. "But from now on, keep yourself away from me."

Happily, Orden hugged Pepi. "Darling, you're so good!"

Pepi was choked by his grasp and could not breathe. "Go!"

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Irea left angrily from Pepi's house and came home in a hurry.

The Sigalung Family's elderly couple lived with their eldest and second daughter in the eastern part of the village, which was considered a relatively prosperous area in the Smolage Region. At least, it is not very secluded, and they have a house with brick walls and a headed roof. This is the best house, of course booked for the eldest daughter, Felicia.

After returning home, Felicia was already waiting at the doorway and quickly escorted Irea in. "Mother, how did it go? What did Pepi say?"

Irea immediately went and sat on the bed, smacked the bed in frustration, and angrily shouted, "That little boy! He became so arrogant, not even considering his own parents! He secretly took the money and bought the cheap whore. I haven't even done the calculations with him!"

"I politely asked her to sell the cheap bitch and give her money to me. But he refused! What nonsense is she talking about her husband's dowry money not being given to her parents? It was a waste of my efforts to raise him!"

"Did he really say that?" Felicia's amazed. It was not at all like Pepi's usual behaviour.

Irea narrowed her eyes strangely and said, "I also feel like this girl has changed a lot since falling into the well. He usually never challenged me like this before."

Even then, when Irea said that she wanted to sell Yurdha, Pepi did not protest. It was only because Yurdha had a broken leg, that it was hard to sell for a good price, and also because Rizqi, the powerful tiger, guarded the house.

There is no point in arguing over a small amount of money. In any case, Irea was sure it would be better to get her dowry and that was why she decided to let go.

Irea looked at him sharply and angrily cursed, "Have you just defended the girl? He's the kid you raised, you raised him that way. Now that he's making trouble, you still let him act like a victim, is that it?"

Irfan hurriedly handed the bowl over and said, "No, no, I mean just that. The child, his behavior has also passed. Later, I'll talk to him.”

Irea violently snatched the bowl from Irfan's hand, saying, "You will talk to him? Your words are useless! Every day, I have to deal with various problems on my own. If you can't even educate a child well, how can I marry you?"

Irfan stood to the side with his head bowed, not daring to speak.

Felicia frustratedly asked, "Now, what should we do? I have an interview. Some officials from the city will be present, and some of them have ties to the examiners! Finally, I was able to establish this relationship and attend the banquet. If I leave empty-handed, how could they possibly give you a clue about the test? I don't even have decent clothes! If this continues, I don't need to take the exam for these officials!"

Irea quickly calmed him down. "Don't be afraid, my dear. Your mother won't let you miss a great opportunity like this! My daughter, I know you're talented. This time, I rely on you to become an official and bring honor to our ancestors. About Pepi not understanding, I won't let it go easily either!"

"He was thrown out of the family a few years ago. Now mom demands money from him, but what can you do if she doesn't give it?"

"Hmmm!" Irea snorted coldly, her voice rising. "He thought he could just refuse to give it away? Did he really think his mother would let him off so easily? I'm sure he's been seduced by that little devil. He doesn't even know his own mother anymore or help his sister. How could I possibly let that little demon get away with it?!"

As he spoke, his expression became fierce and his teeth clenched tightly. "Wait and see, I'll definitely get the money!"

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After spending a lot of time, Pepi finally managed to find an empty room for Orden. Finally, he was able to get rid of the madman from his own room.

"This room is a bit simple, but you have to adapt."

The room was empty, there was only a fragile bed board and straw mats on it.

Fortunately, it is currently in mid-summer so that the straw mat is comfortable enough to sleep on. No need to spend money on blankets. But if winter comes, it will be difficult. They better get the money soon! Otherwise, this large family would not have survived during the difficult winter.

Orden looked at Pepi with annoyance and sniffed. "I want to sleep with you, honey."

"It looks like you are dying to be sold," Pepi replied in an indifferent tone.

Without waiting for long, Orden directly entered the room. "I think this room is pretty nice, it's cold and clean, it seems comfortable to live in."

Pepi snorted softly, finally managing to make this troublemaker quiet.

"Okay, now you can relax first." Then, don't bother me unless there's something important!

It was only after Pepi left that Orden's gaze faded. Irea's visit today clearly instilled worry in her heart. He had a premonition that Irea would not easily give up, and if that happened, would Pepi still defect against his own mother for the sake of a foreign man like himself?

But despite knowing that the road ahead would be fraught with danger, he had no choice. As a man, his path in this world was already filled with a thousand dangers. His fate was determined only by others.

Orden clenched his thin lips tightly, the hand hidden in his sleeves also squeezed his palm until it turned red.