Chapter 105 Pei Jinxuan is dead?

He grew up with the respect and admiration of the whole family, but he was never favored. This was because his eldest brother had poor health when he was young and always received more care from his parents. After his second brother broke his leg and became disabled, his parents' attention shifted to his second brother.

He has always been the child who makes the family worry-free and his parents feel at ease. He does not need extra attention and love, and can do things very well. He does not need others to criticize or teach him.

Only Lu Qiaoxiao - she would look at him with eyes that were purer than snow, and express her preference sincerely and shyly.

Shen Yuheng's breathing became heavier. He raised his hand and pinched the chin of the person in front of him. His voice trembled slightly: "Qingzhi, say you like me."

Lu Qiaoxiao looked into the eyes that seemed to be pleading but also contained an unquestionable tone. She remembered the gray and hollow figure of the man standing in front of her tombstone in her previous life. She felt that the lively and domineering man in front of her now made her feel more comfortable and happy.

"I like you." She answered obediently.

"You said you only like me." Shen Yuheng's breathing became heavier, and the two people's heartbeats at different frequencies could be heard in the small space.

"I only like you." Lu Qiaoxiao said softly, but just as the words fell, his lips were blocked again...

After returning to the Prime Minister's Residence, Lu Qiaoxiao was led into the courtyard by the man. She pursed her swollen lips and secretly complained: unlimited energy means unlimited energy. People like Shen Yuheng can indeed attend court during the day and fight at night. Even if the military situation at the border is urgent, he will definitely be the first to light the beacon fire to report the news.

"By the way, did Prince Jiang and Xue'er know each other before?" "Looking at Prince Jiang's expression today, it seems that he knows Xue'er very well. He is afraid that she will get married, but he is also afraid that she will marry him." Lu Qiaoxiao just remembered that if Murong Xue knew that she had just successfully called off one marriage and was about to get married again, how would her mood fluctuate? Shen Yuheng smiled meaningfully: "We have known each other since childhood. I think Miss Murong knows what is going on. They are a pair of happy enemies."

"But Jiang Weiman has a simple family background and a pure mind. He is a dedicated and practical person." "Just like me." Shen Yuheng said the last sentence while blowing into her ear, his voice ambiguous and lingering.

Lu Qiaoxiao cried for help in her heart. She could control her scumbag father, and deal with both the white lotus and the green tea at home, but she didn't expect that the man she shared a bed with was a fox who was not very conspicuous.

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A month later, news of a devastating event spread from the capital. Due to the dry weather, a fire broke out in the Shangshu Mansion, completely burning it to the ground. Among the hundreds of servants, the bodies of the Shangshu Pei Yu, his son Pei Jinxuan, and his favorite concubine, Lin Miaofu, were also found. When these bodies were brought out, they were so badly damaged that their identities could only be identified by their clothing.

The strangest thing was that there was a body among them that no one claimed. After three whole days, Mrs. Rong, the wife of Huang Guanqiu, the assistant minister of the Ministry of Revenue, came to mourn and wailed, saying that the master had been missing for three days. At first, they just thought that he had gone somewhere to drink and have fun.

When I didn't see anyone for a long time, I realized that something was wrong.

It was said that Madam Rong fainted from fright when she saw her husband's short limbs shattered by the burnt ruins.

Lu Qiaoxiao rode in a carriage past the gate of Pei Mansion. Looking at the high walls that had turned into ruins and the mourning crowd, he suddenly felt a little uncomfortable in his heart.

Is the Pei family going to exit this life in such a hasty manner?

Pei Jinxuan did not die in the turbulent court, nor did he die at the hands of Lu Qiaoxiao, but died in an accidental fire.

And Lin Miaofu, such a smart and clever person, but she also died like this.

She couldn't help but think of the tragic events of her past life, when the Pei family was wiped out. Lin Miaofu's head rolled to the ground, her eyes filled with resentment and unwillingness. Pei Jinxuan was stabbed through the heart and spleen, and fell to his knees on the ground...

And the person I have never met.

Lu Qiaoxiao took a deep breath. He had originally planned to use the court affairs with Shen Yuheng to suppress the Pei family and let Pei Jinxuan get the retribution he deserved. He never expected that it would end so abruptly.

She got out of the car as if possessed by a ghost, looked out at the house where she had lived for seven years, and thought of everything that made her happy and satisfied in this life, and her eyes suddenly became warm.

Suddenly someone held his shoulders, and Lu Qiaoxiao turned around abruptly, only to see Shen Yuheng with a cold and unhappy face.

"What? Qingzhi came here specially to mourn?" Shen Yuheng clenched his fists hidden in his sleeves. He had seen Lu Qiaoxiao in front of Pei Mansion more than once.

When she came here, he felt uncomfortable, even though he knew that the man had been burned to death.

Lu Qiaoxiao shook her head slightly, took the man's hand, and looked at Shen Yuheng with bright eyes. She said coaxingly, "Heng, there are some things I will tell you in detail after the dispute over the succession has subsided, okay?"

"But I absolutely, absolutely do not have the slightest feeling for Pei Jinxuan."

"From the day we broke off the engagement, I no longer have any feelings for him. From the day we got engaged, I only like you."

Looking at those bright and affectionate eyes, Shen Yuheng had to admit that he was once again fooled by her sweet words.

He lowered his raven-blue eyes and said angrily, "You and I are husband and wife. If there is anything we have to say, why don't we say it now?"

Lu Qiaoxiao complained in his heart that if he spoke carelessly about such things in his past and present lives, no one would believe it.

She decisively changed the subject: "Husband, have the Qingyu Guards found any information about Zhao Si? I don't think my father would dare to lie about this matter."

"We've spotted someone matching their identity at a textile workshop in Yun County. We need to observe them for a few more days. Once we're completely sure, we'll arrest them and bring them back for questioning."

"This Zhao Si's identity is also fake. He has no registered permanent residence and was involved in a murder in the past. Can you guess who he is related to?" Shen Yuheng's eyes were dark and cold.

"Who?" Lu Qiaoxiao asked subconsciously.

"Wang Xiuwan's brother, Wang Qiusheng."

A chill suddenly arose in Lu Qiaoxiao's heart.

Sure enough, the extermination of the Qiao family in the previous life was closely related to Wang Xiuwan.

"Husband, then verify the facts and kill them."

Lu Qiaoxiao's voice was as soft as ever, but his pronunciation was clear and contained immense determination.

Shen Yuheng held her hand in return, transferring the warmth of his palm to her bit by bit, "Qingzhi, whatever you want to do, I will accompany you." His tone was firm, his eyes were deep but only reflected her, the fire in his pupils burned Lu Qiaoxiao's heart.

"Okay." She has always known that no matter how the world views her, Lu Qiaoxiao, Shen Yuheng will have his own judgment and choose her without hesitation.

Whether it was when he quietly appeared in her sight after the engagement was broken off, or when he seemingly inadvertently revealed his desire to marry her, or when he went crazy and decadent on the wedding night.

These are all him, Shen Yuheng.