Hiding his inner thoughts, Chu Pei calmed the anger in his chest and spoke slowly in the calmest tone, "So, I have to thank Prime Minister Wan for saving my life? Or does Prime Minister Wan think he has control over my life and death?"

The flickering candlelight lengthened the two men's silhouettes, concealing the calculations in their hearts, but it was unable to dispel the tense and cold atmosphere in the study. The tension between the two was obvious, but the two cunning men were pretending to be defeated and were unwilling to show their frustration first!

Chu Pei's words were full of profound meaning. On the one hand, it pointed out that the person who shot the arrow that day was arranged by Prime Minister Wan. On the other hand, it also told Prime Minister Wan that there is no wall that is impenetrable. He could see clearly all the little movements behind his back!

The second was a warning, telling Prime Minister Wan not to assume that just because he had come alone into Nanxun, he was going to kill them all! And how could Chu Pei surrender? If he hadn't been thoroughly prepared, why would he have come to see him?

What's more, from what he had not yet finished saying, he could tell that Prime Minister Wan also had a hint of hesitation in his heart, so when dealing with him, he probably wouldn't give it a second thought!

Prime Minister Wan is also a smart man. How could he not hear Chu Pei's threats and warnings?

The expression in his eyes gradually became calm, and he was concentrating on thinking about the next steps, and also guessing the purpose of Chu Pei's visit this time?

And everything Chu Pei just revealed also told Prime Minister Wan that everything he did at this moment might not escape Chu Pei's eyes, or perhaps the person he placed next to Chu Pei made a mistake and revealed his true intentions!

Thinking of this, Prime Minister Wan frowned suddenly, and his hatred for Nan Yijun grew even deeper. If Nan Yijun had not placed him under house arrest, how could Chu Pei have gained the upper hand?

"Lord Chu, why don't you tell me what you need my help with!" Chu Pei took the risk to come to the Prime Minister's residence and tried his best to warn him. He must have encountered a difficult problem. This made Prime Minister Wan's eyes suddenly full of defense, and he asked with vigilance!

Compared to Prime Minister Wan's nervousness, Chu Pei seemed relaxed. He looked out the window and saw that the moonlight was still long and the night was long. Then he said, "Find a way to send me to see the King of Chu!"

Upon hearing this, Prime Minister Wan's face suddenly showed embarrassment. He said with great difficulty, "Now that I am under house arrest in the Prime Minister's residence by Nan Yijun, I can hardly protect myself. Do you think I still have the ability to send you to the post station?"

"Since Prime Minister Wan can order people to rescue me who is thousands of miles away, how can the distance of just a few steps from the Prime Minister's Mansion to the post station be a problem for Prime Minister Wan? Or is it that Prime Minister Wan does not want to help and is just making excuses!" How could Chu Pei not see through Prime Minister Wan's thoughts? He was probably worried that he would take the opportunity to take revenge, so he refused in every possible way!

Seeing Chu Pei holding on to him so tightly, Prime Minister Wan became even more angry. However, what Chu Pei had just said was true. If he refused, he was afraid...

What's more, Prime Minister Wan had no idea about Chu Pei's coming this time, so he was naturally unsure how many people he had arranged in secret. If Chu Pei caused trouble again in the Prime Minister's Mansion, he was afraid that Nan Yijun would immediately swing the knife at him!

Looking at Chu Pei with a headache, Prime Minister Wan said with a grim expression and a bad tone, "I understand, but you have to at least give me some time to prepare! Now the Prime Minister is under the custody of Nan Yijun's men. It will not be easy to get out. At least wait until I find out the situation clearly..."

"I'll give you one hour! I must meet Chu Feiyang before daybreak! However, Prime Minister Wan, don't try to send me to the posthouse and then abandon me, or secretly inform your regent! Don't forget what I said before, since I was able to avoid everyone's eyes and come to Nanxun, I must have made full preparations! If you plan to part ways with me, I will not show mercy!" Chu Pei quickly intercepted Prime Minister Wan's words, spoke with a gloomy face, and his tone was full of viciousness!

However, Prime Minister Wan knew very well that Chu Pei was a man of his word!

Besides, who is Chu Nanshan? Since he was able to teach a resourceful Chu Feiyang, he can naturally train his son to be no worse than Chu Feiyang!

It seems that the plan to secretly get rid of Chu Pei is not feasible, otherwise it will be like shooting oneself in the foot!

Prime Minister Wan looked at Chu Pei's extremely serious and solemn expression and knew that he had already made thorough preparations. He nodded reluctantly and replied, "I understand. Lord Chu, please wait in the study for a moment. I will go out and arrange everything!"

After he finished speaking, Prime Minister Wan turned and walked towards the door of the study. However, before his hands touched the wooden door, he suddenly remembered Chu Pei's reminder from behind him, "Prime Minister Wan, you must remember this: the same way I went to the post station is the same way I have to return to the Prime Minister's residence! I don't want anything to happen on the way! I believe Prime Minister Wan is not a man who goes back on his word!"

Upon hearing Chu Pei's warning, Prime Minister Wan suddenly clenched his outstretched hand into a fist. His face, facing away from Chu Pei, was filled with anger. After a moment, he gritted his teeth and said, "Don't worry, Lord Chu! You are all in the same boat now. How could I do something that would only boost others' morale and destroy my own prestige?"

After saying that, Prime Minister Wan suddenly opened the carved wooden door and walked out of the study with heavy steps. However, Chu Pei did not wait in the study obediently. He turned around and walked back into the secret passage. The bookcase was quickly turned over and restored to its previous arrangement in an instant!

"Sir!" The secret passage was dark. The guard who was originally guarding the secret passage spoke in a low voice, and his right hand had already taken out a fire starter from his sleeve, intending to light the torch in his hand!

"No need!" Chu Pei spoke out to stop him, with a trace of barely noticeable fatigue on his face in the darkness. He slowly leaned against the cold stone wall, his mind turning over the news he had just heard from Prime Minister Wan!

He had been working with Prime Minister Wan for many years. Since he had already exposed his trick of having people shoot him, Prime Minister Wan naturally did not lie about saving his life!

But when I opened my eyes that day, I actually saw Xiahou Qin and Nie Huaiyuan standing at the head of my bed. I also heard Xiahou Qin mention the antidote with my own ears, and the housekeeper didn't refute Xiahou Qin's words! This shows that the toxin in my body may also be cured by Nie Huaiyuan's antidote!

But Prime Minister Wan's confident words just now made Chu Pei wonder who had removed the poison from his body?

"Sir, let me escort you to the post station!" At this time, the guards guarding Chu Pei spoke in a low voice. They had also heard the conversation between Prime Minister Wan and Chu Pei just now, and naturally understood the calculations in Prime Minister Wan's mind. Just in case, Chu Pei must not be allowed to go to the post station alone!

Hearing this, Chu Pei shook his head and said calmly, "No need! You stay here! Prime Minister Wan doesn't have the guts to plot against me!"

Especially since Nan Xun is facing a great disaster right now, Prime Minister Wan will never do anything that will make him regret at this important moment!

The fact that Chu Feiyang was able to grasp everything about Nanxun so quickly was enough to show that the entire direction of Nanxun was under Chu Feiyang's control!

If something happened to him at this time, even if the father-son relationship between him and Chu Feiyang was weak, he would not stand idly by!

Prime Minister Wan is a smart man, so he naturally wouldn't dare to do anything stupid at this critical juncture. What's more, he has the person he is worried about in his hand, and the person really needs his full support at this time, so he naturally wouldn't be stupid enough to touch the trouble!

As he was speaking, the door to the study was gently pushed open, and the sound of light footsteps was heard. The guards instantly disappeared into the darkness, while Chu Pei stood upright, waiting for the secret passage to be opened again...

"It's so late, why aren't you sleeping yet?" The moon was as cool as water, and the thin moonlight poured down, covering everything immersed in darkness. Yun Qianmeng finished her bath and walked out from behind the screen. Seeing Chu Feiyang just standing quietly by the window, she walked lightly behind him and spoke softly!

Hearing Yun Qianmeng's voice, Chu Feiyang turned around with a faint smile, and saw her walking towards him with wet hair, gently rubbing her hair with a clean handkerchief in both hands. The sharpness in Chu Feiyang's eyes disappeared instantly. He took the handkerchief from her hand, wrapped the black hair dripping with water in the handkerchief, and wiped off the water droplets on it drop by drop. His movements were gentle and full of pampering!

While wiping his hair, Chu Feiyang slowly spoke out the news he had just received, "Rong Yunhe and my cousin have already started taking action! I'm afraid the Xie family won't have a chance of turning things around this time!"

Facing the moonlight, Yun Qianmeng smiled. The Xie family was just a bait. Their real purpose was to lure out Chu Pei, hoping that he would voluntarily give up the plan that had been implemented for many years!

"Then what's your father's reaction?" With such a huge incident happening to the Xie family, Chu Pei couldn't remain indifferent! Besides, he had regained consciousness now, so how could he just watch the Xie family spiral into decline?

Hearing Yun Qianmeng's question, Chu Feiyang did not speak. He only focused his eyes on the strand of black hair in his palm. The dry handkerchief gently brushed across the hair that was as shiny as black satin. His expression was extremely serious, as if there was nothing more important to him than this!

"Prince, Princess!" At this time, Mu Chun walked in from outside. Seeing that Yun Qianmeng had finished bathing, he bowed to the two of them!

"What's the matter?" Seeing that her hair was half dry, Yun Qianmeng took the handkerchief from Chu Feiyang and handed it to Mu Chun, then asked!

"Guard Xi requests to see you!" Mu Chun half lowered his face and reported in a low voice!

Seeing her answer like this, Yun Qianmeng turned around to look at Chu Feiyang, and saw him say in a deep voice, "Tell him to wait in the side room!"

"Yes, Your Highness!" Mu Chun bowed again and pushed it out as he was told!

Chu Feiyang approached Yun Qianmeng, took the coat that was on the table, shook it open, and draped it over her shoulders, gently instructing her, "Go to sleep if you're tired. I'll be back soon!"

After he finished speaking, he walked out of the inner room!

"Your Highness!" Inside the secret room, Xi Lin stood respectfully at the door waiting for Chu Feiyang's arrival!

"What's the urgent matter?" Jian Xilin's face was solemn, and Chu Feiyang asked in a deep voice!

Seeing Chu Feiyang asking, Xi Lin's eyes flashed with confusion, and he frowned slightly and reported, "Your Highness, just now, Prime Minister Wan's residence sent someone to secretly contact me, saying that Lord Chu wanted to see Your Highness!"

After he finished speaking, Xi Lin looked up slightly at Chu Feiyang, but found that his master had a calm expression, without any surprise on his face. However, the surprise in his heart became more and more intense!

"Then let's meet!" Chu Feiyang asked immediately!

"Your Highness, be careful! Prime Minister Wan is now trapped in a jar. How can we believe everything he says? What if this is a conspiracy? Not only will Your Highness be in danger, but the safety of the princess will also be threatened!" Xi Lin disagreed with Chu Feiyang's decision!

The contest between Prime Minister Wan and Nan Yijun has already shown signs of defeat, so naturally they will think of other ways. Nan Xun is now controlled by Western Chu, and even Nan Yijun is helpless. Prime Minister Wan will naturally find ways to win over the King of Chu!

But if Prime Minister Wan has other intentions, the prince's safety may be threatened. Xi Lin must not let this happen!

But Chu Feiyang shook his head. Prime Minister Wan mentioned Chu Pei again and again, which naturally had his deep meaning. Moreover, according to the news from his cousin, although Chu Pei kept making small movements after waking up, he still didn't make any big moves. He was afraid that all this was just the calm before the storm!

What's more, the Xie family is now at its wit's end, so Chu Pei will naturally run around for the Xie family, hoping to bring it back to life!

Seeing his master so calmly accept this reality, Xi Lin could only half lower his head and whispered, "Master Chu is outside the door!"

Upon hearing this result, Chu Feiyang curled his lips into a smile, with a hint of coldness overflowing from his thin lips. Chu Pei was really smart. He knew that this inn was the safest place in Nanxun now, so he chose to meet here!

Even though he and he did not have much of a father-son relationship, because Yun Qianmeng was in the inn, he would not do anything excessive so as not to implicate Yun Qianmeng!

This is enough to prove that Chu Pei is also good at calculating people's hearts, and he sees through Meng'er's thoughts very clearly!

"Please invite him in!" Chu Feiyang walked to the first seat and sat down. He picked up the teacup beside him, gently lifted the lid of the bowl with his right hand and brushed off the tea residue on it. His eyes were looking straight ahead, looking at the moonlight outside through the wooden window, as if he was appreciating it and seemed to be in deep thought!

In just a cup of tea, Chu Pei, wearing a black cloak, stepped into the side room. His stern eyes took in the scenery of the side room and finally stopped at Chu Feiyang's leisurely figure!

"You go down first!" Chu Feiyang glanced at Chu Pei indifferently, then turned his gaze to Xi Lin who was guarding the door and gave an order!

"Yes!" Xi Lin turned around and closed the door for the two of them, and stood guard outside the door diligently!

"Is father feeling better?" Without standing up to greet him, Chu Feiyang looked at Chu Pei's slightly pale face and asked slowly!

Chu Pei, however, walked to the table and sat down. Seeing that Chu Feiyang was not attentive when asking questions, he also spoke directly, "If you don't deal with the Xie family, my health will be better!"

Seeing Chu Pei get to the point right away, Chu Feiyang's face showed no anger at all. His slender fingers gently lifted the teapot, filled a cup of hot tea for Chu Pei and placed it in front of him. Then he smiled and said, "Father, why do you say that? I am in Nanxun, how could I target the Xie family?"

Seeing Chu Feiyang flatly denying it, Chu Pei knew that even if he got angry, it would be useless, so he patiently said, "Xiahou Qin is in Youzhou right now. Do you dare to say that he has nothing to do with you?"

"My cousin was ordered by the emperor to escort me to Youzhou. This is something everyone knows. If this can arouse my father's suspicion, then I have nothing to say!" Chu Feiyang's right index finger slid gently on the outer wall of the teacup. He narrowed his eyes and did not look at Chu Pei. Instead, he stared at the emerald green tea slowly brewing in the cup. He answered Chu Pei's question in a low voice. His calm and composed aura made people calm, but made Chu Pei frown secretly!

Chu Pei kept watching Chu Feiyang's expression, but found that apart from the faint smile on his face, there was no extra expression on his face. Chu Pei was secretly anxious. He knew that Chu Feiyang was much more difficult to deal with than Prime Minister Wan. He secretly calmed his emotions and said calmly, "Since that's the case, you are now in Nanxun, and Xiahou Qin should return to Luocheng! But during this period of time, he still stayed in the Youzhou Posthouse. If he said that he had no intentions, who would believe it? Besides, the Xie family has no grudges against you, so why would you join forces to kill the Xie family?"

The fingertips that were roaming on the outer wall of the teacup paused slightly, and then Chu Feiyang retracted his right hand, raised his eyes with a smile, and looked directly into Chu Pei's already frozen pupils. He said with a hint of inadvertentness, "The emperor has not ordered cousin to withdraw from Youzhou, so it's naturally okay for him to stay for a few more days! Besides, Lord Han, who is now in charge of Youzhou, has not expressed dissatisfaction with this matter. Why should father be bothered by such a small matter? As for the affairs of the Xie family, does father really think it has nothing to do with the Chu family? Or does father not intend to be the heir of the Chu family and intend to sever the father-son relationship with grandfather? If so, this king will naturally not interfere in this matter anymore!"

By stating this clearly, Chu Feiyang admitted that the difficulties the Xie family encountered this time were related to him!

'Snap!'

Upon hearing this, Chu Pei slammed his hand on the table, instantly standing up from his seat. He pointed his finger at Chu Feiyang's face and growled, "Chu Feiyang, what do you mean? How could there be a son like you in this world, forcing your father to sever the father-son relationship with your grandfather? Is this what your mother taught you? It seems that all the training your father has given you over the years has been wasted!"

Seeing Chu Pei become so excited in an instant, the expression in Chu Feiyang's pupils suddenly dropped, and a cold light flashed in his dark pupils. The smile on the corner of his mouth became colder and colder. "Father, have you forgotten that my mother died in childbirth a long time ago! As for my grandfather's teachings, I have kept them in mind! I just don't know how much of my grandfather's teachings my father still remembers? My grandfather has been a citizen of Xichu all his life, and his loyalty is still to the people of Xichu. His wish in this life is for the people to have enough food and clothing and live and work in peace and contentment! But my father doesn't seem to think so. If I put the people in dire straits in order to fulfill your ambition, wouldn't it go against my grandfather's wishes? Or has my father already made sure that my grandfather is charged with treason? In this case, how can the Xie family who helped my father be innocent? Seeing such a situation, should I turn a blind eye because of the father-son relationship between you and me? I am afraid that if my grandfather knew about such an unfaithful and unfilial person, he would no longer recognize me as his grandson!"

Chu Feiyang's words instantly extinguished the anger in Chu Pei's heart. He stared at Chu Feiyang in front of him with great shock in his eyes, and his brows gradually gathered. Chu Pei knew that Chu Feiyang had already seen through everything, and everything he did for him this time was also for Chu Nanshan!

"I just want to take back everything that originally belonged to me!" Chu Pei sat down with a hint of dejection and spoke slowly with an ugly expression. He was no longer as domineering as before. At this moment, Chu Pei seemed calm and composed, as gentle as a father talking to his son!

However, Chu Feiyang did not soften his heart because of his momentary show of weakness. Having seen many negotiation tactics, Chu Feiyang always maintained a vigilant mental boundary. Especially since Chu Pei's words were completely unfounded, he sneered in his heart and then said coldly, "What belongs to you? Isn't what Grandpa gave you enough?"

In order to prevent Chu Pei's behavior from being discovered by himself, Grandpa even took away the painting of the Xie sisters' bracelets that Meng'er had asked someone to draw!

But his own father could not see the sacrifices made by his grandfather, and only wanted to take back everything that belonged to him. But he knew that all these things did not belong to him in the first place, and if he failed, he would lose his grandfather's reputation!

Hearing this, Chu Pei sneered, "Is it too much? Didn't the throne pass to you? I was exiled to Youzhou for over twenty years, and this is what I deserve? Why should the Chu family risk their lives for Western Chu, while the Jiang family can sit firmly on the throne? If my father hadn't given up the throne, why would we be inferior to others?"

Chu Pei's extreme words made Chu Feiyang's face turn cold, and his voice was also extremely cold. "Is the throne so attractive? The dragon throne is not inlaid with gold, jade, brocade, but an iceberg furnace! Emperor Yugan seems to be sitting on the dragon throne, but in fact he is sitting on the edge of a knife! The Sea King, the Chen King and others have been eyeing it covetously. Do you think that the throne really allows people to enjoy wealth and glory? Grandpa saw through all this, so he gave up the seemingly supreme position in the eyes of others!"

"It's his business to give up! But you can't ignore my wishes just because he doesn't like that position! Ask the men in the world, who doesn't covet that position? And which man is willing to depend on others?" Chu Pei didn't hear any dissuasion and was immersed in his anger!

But after listening to Chu Pei's complaints, Chu Feiyang's eyes showed a hint of disdain and sarcasm. "Why should I consider your feelings and wishes? This country was built by Grandpa, what does it have to do with us? Even if he hands it over to others, it is Grandpa's business. Who are we to point fingers at him? After all, we are just enjoying the benefits brought by Grandpa!"

"It's so easy for you to say that! What do you understand and know?" Chu Pei sneered at Chu Feiyang's generous remarks, and a look of sarcasm suddenly appeared on his face!

At this time, Chu Feiyang's face has returned to its previous calmness. A calm look flashed in his black eyes. His calm expression made it impossible to guess his thoughts. Seeing Chu Pei say this, he also spoke calmly, "This king naturally knows that my father was forced to marry my mother, and I also know the resentment and grievance in your heart! But even so, you vent all your anger on grandpa. Do you think it's right? You do such a thing without caring about grandpa's sadness. Are you unworthy of grandpa's decades of raising you? Even if the father-son relationship between you and me is weak, grandpa raised me for many years in your place as a father, but you repay him in this way. Have you ever thought about his feelings? Your own father's reputation is not even as good as that of the Xie family. Are you setting an example for this king? I hope this king will follow your example and perform the same act in the future?"

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I was busy filling out forms today and wasted time. I will make up for it tomorrow!

Let’s deal with the Xie family tomorrow!

Thank you to everyone who made videos for "Princess of Chu". I really think it was done very well. Thank you all for your hard work!