Chapter 118 What choice will you make?
Light and shadow intertwined, and Shen Zhixu was in a shadow. He raised his eyes calmly, "Master Qin, what are you doing?"
His eyes were as deep as the abyss, his demeanor was low and reserved, and he had the air of someone who had been in a superior position for a long time, which formed a sharp contrast with Qin Kaiji's exasperated look.
Meeting his gaze, Qin Kaiji couldn't help but be stunned for a moment. He strode up to Shen Zhixu with a sullen face.
Seeing that he was about to speak, Shen Zhixu immediately waved his hand to send away the servants at the door.
"Zhixu, do you know that for the position of the crown prince, Zhiyan and Zhizhou actually committed fratricide. How can you still sit still? They are your brothers." Qin Kaiji said with great sorrow.
Shen Zhixu said in a very calm tone, "What does this have to do with me?"
"You..." Qin Kaiji's face flushed with anger, "How dare you say such words? Don't you know who you are and who they are?"
"At this point, I don't ask for anything else from you. Zhiyan doesn't believe me and refuses to recognize me and your mother. I just want you to tell Zhiyan the truth and let him recognize us. This is not too much to ask, right?"
Shen Zhixu had a sarcastic look on his face. He sneered, "Recognize you? You're saying that so lightly. What's the benefit of recognizing you? Why would he recognize you?"
Qin Kaiji loudly retorted, "Isn't it natural to recognize one's biological parents? What benefits do you need?"
"Biological parents? Have you ever raised us for a single day? Have we ever eaten a single meal from your Qin family? One is the legitimate second young master of the Marquis of Jing'an's mansion, and the other is a shameful bastard. If it were you, what choice would you make?" The sarcasm on Shen Zhixu's face became even more intense.
Qin Kaiji, "...How can this be compared? I believe Zhiyan is definitely not such a person. As long as you, his brother, come forward to testify, Zhiyan and the prefect will definitely recognize us."
"Oh, how foolish!" Shen Zhixu's expression darkened. He raised his hand and made a gesture of invitation to Qin Kaiji, directly ordering him to leave. "Master Qin, please come in!"
Qin Kaiji was immediately enraged, "Chen Zhixu, you know, I am you...you are unfilial!!!"
"I wonder what qualifications you have to say these things in front of me, Lord Qin?" Shen Zhixu's eyes grew darker. "Lord Qin, don't you think you're ridiculous? This time is fine, but what if Lord Qin dares to break into a private house and show off in front of me again?"
He paused, a sneer on his face, "I don't mind making public what Lord Qin did, so that you can get what you wish for and be reunited with your second and third brothers."
"You... dare to threaten me?" The flesh on Qin Kaiji's face twitched, and his eyes were almost spitting fire.
"Whatever Lord Qin thinks, I hope Lord Qin will keep my words in mind!" Shen Zhixu always looked calm and composed.
Qin Kaiji saw him as abominable. "Don't forget who helped you get into the Ministry of Revenue. You've completely broken with the Marquis' Mansion. If you lose my support, do you think you still have a chance of promotion?"
It would have been better if he hadn't mentioned it.
When he mentioned this, a hint of anger flashed in Shen Zhixu's eyes. "If Sir Qin hadn't mentioned it, I would have almost forgotten it. It's all thanks to Sir Qin that I was able to get the position of Deputy Envoy of the Imperial Stables. Sir Qin's great kindness, I will definitely remember it in my heart."
If he had listened to Xie Changning and entered the Hanlin Academy like in his previous life, he would never have fallen into this difficult situation now.
"It's good that you know. I'll give you two days. You must tell Zhiyan in person about his life experience and let him recognize us." After saying this, Qin Kaiji turned away.
He couldn't figure it out.
Zhixu clearly respected them before, so how could he become so disobedient and unfilial?
Shen Zhixu's eyes were extremely dark. He glanced at Qin Kaiji's back indifferently, and a strong murderous intent flashed from the depths of his eyes.
What he disliked most was people like Qin Kaiji who had no sense of propriety and were self-righteous.
Who does he think he is?
Now it seems that he can't stay.
Otherwise, once his true identity is exposed, the Fourth Prince will not reuse him.
He must climb higher than in his previous life.
So that Xie Changning would know that leaving her, leaving the Marquis' Mansion and the Duke's Mansion would not have any impact on him.
Of course, his ultimate goal is to get rid of Xie Changning and the Duke's Mansion.
Anyone who betrays him deserves to die...
The father and son parted on more than just bad terms.
The situation has reached a point where tension is high.
Xie Nan told Xie Changning their conversation word for word.
Xie Changning was mixing perfume when she paused and said meaningfully, "It's time to add fuel to the fire."
In his previous life, Shen Zhixu had been the Prime Minister for decades, so how could Qin Kaiji control him?
Especially since Shen Zhixu has recovered his memories of his previous life.
Compared with the smooth sailing in his previous life, he would only hate Qin Kaiji more.
"Madam, the third daughter of the Minister of War's family sent an invitation to invite the fifth daughter to go boating on the lake in three days. Would you like to give this invitation to the fifth daughter?" Mother Du said as she placed the invitation in front of Xie Changning.
Xie Changning glanced at her calmly, "Why are you stopping her? She's been stuck at home for so many days, I think she's almost going crazy. Go give her the invitation."
Chen Zhiyan refused to recognize Qin Kaiji and Wu.
Shen Zhizhou was seriously injured and could not leave.
It was reasonable for her to give Shen Jingshu and them a chance to recognize each other!
As for Shen Jingshu, whether to recognize them or not is not up to her to decide...
Shen Jingshu was very happy after receiving the invitation. She hadn't gone out for fun for a long time, and it was a relief that someone still remembered her.
She immediately asked someone to prepare clothes for the day of boating on the lake.
Now the fourth sister is about to become the princess of a county. Even though there were some bad rumors a few days ago, who would dare to look down on her?
There is one more thing.
Before the afternoon, the news that Shen Zhiyan hired someone to murder his mother spread.
"This news must have been leaked by my third brother. Did he think that by doing so, Mother would choose him? He is simply wishful thinking!" With Xie Changning fanning the flames behind the scenes, it was hard for Shen Zhiyan not to know this news.
His face was as cold as ice, his eyes flashed with coldness, and suddenly a vicious thought flashed through his mind.
"Where is Hongsheng? Have you found Hongsheng? I want to see Hongsheng..." Chen Lanyue was locked in a small and cramped Buddhist hall. The door had been locked for a long time. The hall was pitch black and there was not even a window. She slammed the closed iron door hard and shouted until her voice became hoarse.
Unfortunately, no matter how she shouted, no one paid any attention to her.
"Hongsheng, mother was wrong. If I had known this earlier, I would have listened to you..." Shen Lanyue fell to the ground in despair, tears streaming down her face, looking heartbroken.
After returning to the Qin family, Qin Kaiji was very angry.
He locked himself in the study and didn't see anyone. Because he was really depressed, he asked people to prepare wine and food, and he got drunk by himself.
At night, he simply stayed in the study.
Wu didn't dare to disturb him. Most importantly, she was already restless because she was worried about her children, and she had no time to pay attention to Qin Kaiji.
In a blink of an eye, it was late at night and everyone was asleep.
Qin Kaiji was sleeping in a daze. A black shadow flashed by silently, and then a cluster of fire appeared in the study.
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