Chapter 80: Okay. Pei Ji understood, he also knew that the Pei Mansion was framed...

Hearing his words, He Ruxi was stunned at first, staring at him with cloudy eyes, somewhat confused about what he meant. When she reacted, her eyes were already filled with strong hatred and anger.

"It's you? You're the one who hurt me!"

The pain of the whole night tortured her. Her hoarse voice now sounded like the creaking of a dead branch, or like a mouthful of sharp gravel, which was harsh and unpleasant to the ears.

He Zhiliao laughed along with her words. "What's the big deal? You're so magnanimous, you should forgive my mistake."

He Ruxi understood instantly that he was just brooding over what she had said before. Even though she knew that begging for mercy might give her a chance to get the antidote, why should she beg He Zhiliao for mercy?

He was born with a legitimate status, and his mother's family was once glorious. Even if he never left the house, outsiders still knew that there was a mute legitimate son in the Jing'an Marquis' Mansion!

It was obvious that he had usurped their origins. How could a mute like him be remembered by so many people?

"So you want to avenge your mother?" He Ruxi didn't care. She was in this state anyway. Even if she survived, she would no longer be favored. What was the meaning of life and death?

"My mother killed your mother. Go find her! Haha, cough cough," she said, brimming with pride. She looked at He Zhiliao with a look of venom and resentment. "If you're capable, chase her to the underworld. Maybe you can even catch her. Hahaha..."

He Zhiliao's previously calm eyes suddenly curved, and a beautiful, sincere smile curved his lips. He said, "So you don't know that even if He Ruman didn't go crazy, Zhuang Hongxiu wouldn't live long."

He Ruxi frowned, "What do you mean?"

"It's just as you think." He Zhiliao didn't mind telling her more. "I can remember every word you say for a long time. Do you think she will die if she finds out that Zhuang Hongxiu killed my mother?"

After he finished speaking, he began to laugh. There was a bright smile on his bright and beautiful face, which clearly showed his extraordinary temperament. In He Ruxi's eyes, he was like an evil ghost that was chasing after her soul.

She never expected that Zhuang Hongxiu was killed by He Zhiliao.

"You lunatic! Isn't it revenge that you killed my mother? How could you drag the entire He family into this!" He Ruxi didn't care about her broken body at this moment, she just wished she could get up and beat him like before.

"So, compared to Zhuang Hongxiu, you care more about the He family..." He Zhiliao said and laughed, "I guess you've had a really hard time these days, otherwise you wouldn't be thinking about currying favor with your future concubine."

“You did that too…!”

He Zhiliao shook his head slightly and said slowly, "It was the Crown Princess who did it, but even so, what can you do?"

When he looked at He Ruxi, he showed undisguised disdain and pity. Even if she knew the truth, what could she do?

Should she drag her battered body to complain to the Crown Prince, who already loathed her? Or should she use this gesture to beat the drum and let Emperor An make the decision?

She could do nothing and no one would believe her, so He Zhiliao dared to tell her all this. If he stayed here for a while, He Ruxi would be able to survive a little longer.

This was the ending Meng Wanxin had planned for her.

He Ruxi didn't know what to say for a moment. She was precocious and could play the entire He family around. As long as she said a few words, she could make He Ruman go crazy and bully He Zhi.

After marrying into the prince's mansion, she was young and beautiful, and easily won the prince's favor. He promised her gold, silver and jewelry, and promised her that she didn't have to pay her respects to the crown princess. But those were all earned with scars, and she deserved it!

She hadn't enjoyed this life of luxury for long, and now she had to watch it vanish into thin air. How could she accept this?!

"You've hurt me to this point! I won't let you go even if I become a ghost!" He Ruxi stared at him with resentful eyes, as if they were bloodshot.

He Zhiliao ignored her resentment and said calmly, "If you can still become a ghost, then God is really blind."

Someone like her shouldn't even have a place in purgatory; she should be reduced to ashes.

He Ruxi was so angry at his words that she vomited a mouthful of dirty blood, and the smell in the room became even more disgusting.

Haru Jian supported him and said softly, "Zhengjun, let's go. She's just a dying person. Why waste time arguing with her?"

Besides, the smell here is really unpleasant. No wonder no one is taking care of her here. It shows that she hasn't cultivated many confidants in her daily life.

Zhuang Hongxiu died early, so she didn't have the opportunity to teach her these things.

He Zhiliao nodded slightly. He had nothing to say to He Ruxi in the first place, and he came here just to avoid giving others a chance to talk about him.

He turned around and was about to leave, but He Ruxi started to pull at his clothes as if she had suddenly realized something. Chun Jian, who was quick-eyed and quick-handed, kicked her to the side, and her originally strong arm made a crisp sound.

What followed was He Ruxi's roar of collapse. Her arm was actually broken by Chun Jian's kick!

Hearing the noise, Yanhua and Xixin rushed in immediately. Seeing the situation, Xixin spoke to comfort him, "Don't panic, Zhengjun. This is normal."

He Zhiliao nodded suddenly. He really didn't know how Xixin had done it, but since the other party said it was normal, there was naturally nothing to worry about.

He Ruxi, who was in pain, naturally didn't hear their conversation. She just held her arm and struggled in pain, but no one paid any attention to her.

It was time for her to taste the pain. Compared to He Zhi who was bullied for ten years, what she experienced was quick and easy, and she wouldn't even feel pain for long.

He Zhiliao left her courtyard and met Meng Wanxin before leaving. She narrowed her eyes and looked at him thoughtfully, "Are you feeling sad for her?"

He Zhiliao shook his head slightly. He was just suppressing his inner happiness and didn't want to show it too obviously for fear that Meng Wanxin would see it.

"That's good, let's end this matter here. I've also prepared what you want." Meng Wanxin finished speaking, and two maids behind her came forward with heavy wooden boxes. "Take a look, our payment and goods are settled."

When He Zhi curled his lips, Xixin immediately stepped forward cautiously and carefully opened the two wooden boxes one by one. What he saw were those luxurious gold, silver and jewelry, but no hidden murderous intent.

He Zhiliao nodded slightly, and they dared to take the two wooden boxes. They smiled at Meng Wanxin, said nothing else, turned around and left.

There is naturally no need to meet privately in the future. If they meet again, it will inevitably be a life-and-death struggle between the two sides.

He had no intention of using this matter to control Meng Wanxin. After all, she was the legitimate daughter of the Shangshu Mansion and the Crown Princess. Even if she harmed a few people, no one would say anything.

This is how the world is. Those who have power have connections everywhere and can cover up anything.

He Zhiliao originally wanted to stroll outside with Pei Ji, but the sun was high in the sky and it was really too hot, so he was too lazy to look for another place. He hid in the carriage and quickly told the coachman to go back.

Pei Ji had already sensed something was wrong. He Zhiliao was disgusted with the He family. When he heard that He Ruxi was in trouble, he was actually anxious. Instead, he was eager to watch the fun.

Going back and forth to the crime scene is what a murderer does.

He knew that He Ruxi's accident must have been his doing.

"Is the tail taken care of?" Pei Ji asked Lin Feng.

"Don't worry, sir. Xixin has always been cautious in doing things. Even if someone finds out that there is a deadly poison, no one will suspect Zhengjun. It's all done by Meng Wanxin and the Shangshu Mansion." Lin Feng replied quickly.

Pei Ji felt relieved. It was inevitable that the little guy would be careless when doing such things, and it would be bad if he was discovered.

He picked up the teacup in his hand and put it down again, feeling unhappy. For whom did he stay at home instead of going to court?

In the end, I am left alone in an empty house!

Lin Feng and Yuan Rong exchanged a glance, and they tacitly agreed not to say anything. After all, it was obvious from their master's state that he was secretly sulking, and at this time only Zheng Jun could make him calm down.

As he was speaking, there was a noise outside the yard.

Yuan Rong took a quick look and said with a smile, "Master, it's Zheng Jun who's back. He looks like he's been scorched by the heat, his face is all red!"

Pei Ji, who was originally sitting upright, could no longer bear it when he heard this. He immediately stood up and walked out. He saw Chun Jian holding an umbrella for He Zhiliao, so she was not exposed to the sun at all, and her cheeks were rosy and beautiful.

Yuanrong has been with him for a long time and he has become a liar!

"How do you get out?" He Zhiliao said as he tilted his head and coughed twice, his voice becoming extremely hoarse.

Pei Ji quickly supported him and walked into the house, "What's the matter? Is your throat uncomfortable? The Prince's Mansion didn't even give you saliva to drink?"

He Zhiliao shook his head. His throat hadn't fully recovered to begin with, and he'd just been talking to He Ruxi in that smelly place for quite a while, so his throat was naturally sore.

Pei Ji helped him sit down, and as soon as he entered the room, he served him tea and water, and fanned him with a fan. He actually smelled some unpleasant odor.

He was helpless, "How close were you to her? There's a smell lingering around you."

He Zhiliao raised his hand and sniffed, and felt even more uncomfortable in his throat. He wanted to take a shower and change clothes immediately, but he didn't expect that the smell would not dissipate for so long.

Pei Ji immediately laughed, "Chun Jian and the other two accompanied you, so they must have picked up some of the smell. How about I give you a bath and change your clothes?"

how?

He Zhiliao smiled shyly. The abacus beads hit his face, how could he not know what it meant?

However, we haven't been close for some time. If I continue to refuse, the other party will probably get angry and have to drink those bitter medicines later.

Thinking of this, He Zhiliao nodded in agreement.

Contrary to his usual behavior, Pei Ji took him towards Qingyuan. They had not lived there since the last renovation. There were gold and jade everywhere in the place. If you knock off any piece of it, it would be enough for an ordinary person to live for half a lifetime.

He Zhiliao was busy later and didn't pay any attention to this place. He didn't know why he was brought to Qingyuan just for a bath.

Although the Green Courtyard is smaller than the main courtyard, it is only small in comparison. To be honest, it is also magnificent.

Pei Ji took him to the small backyard. When they pushed the door open, they saw a spacious pond. If they looked closely, they could see white smoke rising from the water.

"Living spring water?!" He Zhiliao shouted in surprise, and couldn't help coughing again.

Pei Ji smiled and said, "I've prepared it beforehand. The water we bring in is all clean. Do you want to try it?"

He Zhiliao nodded repeatedly. He didn't know that the Pei Mansion could do such things. It was indeed a powerful and wealthy family. They could do such things easily without leaking any sound.

Upon hearing this, Pei Ji immediately dismissed the servants.

As for bathing, of course someone needs to serve you.

The two looked at each other. He Zhiliao felt shy and wanted to hide. He thought Pei Ji would stop him, but unexpectedly the other party did not react at all. While he felt relieved, another emotion came to his mind.

He turned his back to Pei Ji with a worried look on his face, completely unaware of the burning gaze behind him.

He Zhiliao wanted to change into clean inner clothes, so she thought about wearing them. After all, the spacious pool was not as narrow as the bathtub, and it would be a bit embarrassing for the two of them to meet each other naked like this.

Noticing that his hand stopped at his underwear, Pei Ji ordered, "Take it all off."

He Zhiliao immediately half turned around and looked at him sideways with some resentment. How could he do this?

"Be obedient." Pei Ji rubbed his itchy nose.

"All right."

Although Xiao Zhiliao didn't know what he was thinking, he could more or less guess. He was so evil, so who knows what messed up he was thinking...

It has to be that way on both sides, and there is really no need to be shy.

But being stared at with such a fiery gaze, he couldn't calm down at all. His fingertips were trembling and he couldn't untie his clothes. His eyes for help fell on Pei Ji.

Even at this moment, he is dependent on the other party.

Pei Ji raised the corners of his lips and walked towards him, wrapping his slender body with his broad chest. He reached out to help him take off his underwear, and his calloused hands touched the bottom, leaving red marks on his delicate skin.

He Zhiliao gasped and hid in his arms, but Pei Ji held her hand tightly, "It's time for you to help me."

The two of them walked into the water hand in hand. The warm water wrapped around their tired bodies, and they felt much more relaxed in an instant.

Even in such a spacious pool, Pei Ji would hold him tightly in his arms, not allowing him to escape, and let him feel it.

As the water was stirred, the warm spring water began to ripple, with ripples forming layer upon layer, sometimes forming large circles, and sometimes splashing the water to the edge of the pool.

The body coated with perfume was very slippery. Pei Ji could hardly hold him and could only hold him tightly in his arms. Perhaps because he was a little ticklish, He Zhiliao couldn't help shaking, and his smile was swallowed into his throat by Pei Ji.

After the bath, He Zhiliao felt much more comfortable. His body exuded the fragrance of pancreas, without any unpleasant smell.

I soaked for too long and my whole body felt very soft.

Pei Ji helped him get dressed and held him in his arms contentedly. All the dark clouds disappeared and he could even praise the birds flying in the sky.

He Zhiliao found it funny, but he didn't have the energy to laugh with him. Every time he finished, the aftertaste would linger for a long time, making him feel very strange.

But seeing Pei Ji's brows relaxed, he felt it was worth it.

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Pei Ji was idle at home for two days and then was dragged to court.

He had already guessed that Emperor An was also involved in the events of the previous life, but this did not make him feel disheartened. Instead, it made him more confident in his choice. If he wanted to hold power, the person in power must be a family member.

Now the crown prince is the only available prince in the court. Emperor An will certainly not be willing to see him alone in controlling the government. He should either recover soon or release another prince.

The Fourth Prince will probably be released soon.

After Pei Ji entered the palace, he first went to pay his respects to Emperor An. Emperor An looked at him and said, "Get up, my dear. Are you feeling better?"

"I am fine. Your Majesty should take good care of your health and recover soon so that you can lead the court officials. Otherwise, I and others will be unable to sleep or eat." Pei Ji's words were all about his health, and they sounded particularly sincere and heartfelt.

Emperor An laughed and said, "You are quite good at talking, but from what you said, you are dissatisfied with the Crown Prince?"

Pei Ji bowed and saluted, "I dare not."

It’s not that I don’t dare, but it’s also that I don’t have the courage.

Emperor An believed that he knew Pei Ji quite well. Young people were always full of vigor and vitality. The two of them had never gotten along in the past, and naturally, he would not restrain himself just because the other had become the crown prince.

If this is true, then it is really an insult to "domineering".

After all, Pei Ji is like this. He has just gotten married in the past two years and has become much more stable, but the domineering nature in him is not something that can be easily changed.

"I have allowed you to serve in the Censorate so that you can monitor the movements of the court officials. If anything seems out of place, you must report it immediately," Emperor An said. "If the Crown Prince is truly at fault, I will discipline him severely."

Pei Ji thought for a moment and said, "I have recently discovered that the Crown Prince seems to be obsessed with beautiful women. I have heard from other officials that he is often seen in places of entertainment."

Emperor An fell silent. It is human nature for men to like beautiful women. Which man doesn't have three wives and four concubines?

It would be fine if they were wives or concubines from wealthy families, but in brothels, most women are seductive and if something strange or scandalous happens, wouldn't it make the people laugh at you?

"I think this matter is minor, but if it tarnishes the reputation of the Crown Prince and the royal family, it would be inappropriate." Pei Ji continued, "The Queen and the Crown Prince have previously considered a concubine. Your Majesty, why don't you grant the marriage so that the Crown Prince can change his mind?"

Emperor An sneered, "No matter how good a woman is, if he doesn't even glance at her, she's useless."

He knew better than anyone what the queen was thinking.

They simply wanted the crown prince to inherit the throne in the future, so they always wanted to marry those girls from aristocratic families into the crown prince's mansion so as to win over other court officials to speak for the crown prince.

Although it is human nature, if despite all the help, the situation remains a mess, then there is no way to save it.

Pei Ji was originally here to do evil behind the scenes. The more the prince was scolded, the happier he was. Although the fourth prince was more hateful, it did not mean that the prince was innocent.

It was clear that the Deadpool poisoned He Zhiliao on the orders of the Third Prince, and when he was interrogating Zhou Qi, the other party actually took the blame on himself, indicating that the two had been colluding for a long time.

If they can't find out about ordinary things, then it must be those dirty things. The people who were tortured and killed before might also be the prince's.

The reason why he made a fuss about this matter today was just to get accurate orders from Emperor An. If he continued to investigate, there would definitely be more fun to do.

"Forget it." Emperor An said suddenly, "I will talk to him about this matter again, and then let it go. It's normal for men to be romantic."

"I understand." Pei Ji responded in a resounding voice.

Looking at him standing so straight, like a green pine or bamboo, he is not interested in beauty, nor is he greedy. Even when he gained power, he never deliberately bullied the weak. It seems that he is the most upright person in the world.

If he didn't have his own weaknesses, Emperor An would have suspected that he was so out of touch with the world and perhaps had other more terrifying thoughts.

This is how a son should be born, but his son was not like this.

Emperor An coughed lightly twice and said, "I have been feeling much better recently. The Dragon Boat Festival is approaching soon. Deguijun is always crying and making a fuss, and the Prince of Qi often comes to the palace to plead for mercy. I think it is time to let the Fourth Prince come out."

"Yes." Pei Ji had no expression on his face, but didn't say anything else.

The Fourth Prince had been under house arrest for the assassination of Pei Ji and others, but now he is being released in front of Pei Ji. No matter how you look at it, it seems a bit excessive.

Emperor An obviously thought so. He thought for a moment and said, "I am sorry to have to trouble you in this matter. I will give you some rewards later. I hope you will understand my painstaking efforts."

"Your Majesty is the monarch of the world, and we, your humble servants, have no choice but to obey." Pei Ji said this very seriously, without any anger or resentment at all.

These words really touched Emperor An's heart. As an emperor, he naturally required everyone to obey him.

"That's good." Emperor An nodded with satisfaction. "By the way, Concubine Rong is already seven or eight months pregnant. She was not available before. Let your mother come to the palace to accompany her tomorrow!"

It was common for the bride's family to enter the palace to accompany the birthing. Moreover, Concubine Rong was already favored, and having her mother enter the palace to accompany her would make her feel more at ease during the birthing.

"Thank you, Your Majesty." Pei Ji said.

Emperor An had nothing else to do, so he let him leave.

The news of lifting the Fourth Prince's house arrest soon spread. This order was issued after Pei Ji visited Emperor An, which inevitably made some people think that Pei Ji was obstructing it.

However, everyone knew why he was under house arrest in the first place, so naturally they would not suspect Pei Ji of this. After all, who would be willing to acquit the real murderer who intended to kill him?

But there are bound to be fools who think so.

"Master Pei."

"Your Highness."

Pei Ji looked at the person who was striding towards him. Just by looking at his expression, he knew that he was probably here to call him to task.

After all, he was the only prince in the court who could accomplish things. If the fourth prince was also released, there would be one more person competing with him for the throne. How could he tolerate this!

"Were you the one who proposed to release the fourth brother?" the prince asked in a deep voice, with a sinister look in his eyes, as if to say that if Pei Ji dared to admit it, he would dare to take action.

Pei Ji's face showed helplessness and sarcasm. "Your Highness, are you saying that I will forgive those who intend to hurt me? Does Your Highness think everyone else is a fool?"

"Then what exactly is going on? Why did he release the fourth brother after you came out from your father?" The prince looked at him suspiciously, not believing that he had nothing to do with this matter.

"How can a humble servant presume to guess your majesty's intentions? If your highness wants to know, why not think about your own problems first? What exactly did I do that did not satisfy your majesty, forcing him to release the confined Fourth Prince?" The smile in Pei Ji's eyes was undisguised, and it was a blatant sarcasm.

The prince was stunned by what he said. He gritted his teeth and stared at Pei Ji with gloomy eyes. "Even if there is anything wrong with me, it should be His Majesty who should report it. It is not for you, a mere court official, to interfere!"

Pei Ji smiled: "That's natural."

Of course he knew these principles. Even if Emperor An did not allow him to continue to keep an eye on the prince, he would still investigate secretly. Now that he had the right direction, he knew how to investigate.

Previously, he was only concerned with executing Zhou Qi and He Yao on the spot, and deliberately did not continue the investigation. After all, what was the point of dragging people down so lightly?

He wanted to see the prince fall from the clouds and turn him into a puddle of mud.

"Pei Ji, if you want the Pei family to be safe and sound, you'd better not offend me, otherwise I don't mind overthrowing the entire Pei family!" The prince said this cruelly and ruthlessly, as if he had some real handle on him.

With just this one sentence, Pei Ji understood that he also knew that the Pei family had been framed.

Pei Ji couldn't help but sneer. His idea of ​​not letting any of them go was indeed right.

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