Chapter 178 She can also be brave

Fang Hongxi's death did not cause any disturbance for the time being.

Everyone in the capital thought that he had returned to Shaanxi. No one expected that he would stay in the capital, except Xu Wanxin.

However, the turbulent waters of the capital city were officially stirred from this moment on, and although it appeared calm on the surface, undercurrents had already been surging.

Pei Jian is busier than ever.

Because he needs to buy this time.

The crown prince had not yet returned to the capital, so he needed to make more plans. But even so, Pei Jian still found time to go to Jiaomen, because he was worried about Nianxi.

If this happened to any woman, it would be a fatal blow.

Nian Xi was much stronger than he had imagined.

"Luckily you arrived in time."

Pei Jian's dark eyes were as dark as ink. He had thousands of words to say, but when he came to his lips, only one sentence remained, "It was me who failed to protect you."

"You can't be blamed for this anyway." Nian Xi shook her head. She could see Pei Yan's anxiety. "Don't put too much pressure on yourself. I won't die easily."

When he was just reborn, Pei Jian was stubborn and tried every possible means to win back a true heart. Now, more than a year has passed, and he has become worried about gains and losses and is afraid to move forward.

Nianxi's safety is more important than anything else.

"Is there anything I can do? After all, this is all caused by me."

Nian Xi said softly, "I don't want to implicate you."

Pei Jian did a lot but said very little most of the time. She was not the Prime Minister's wife who was ignorant of the world in her previous life. She knew the pressure he was under. At the same time, she was also very sensitive to Pei Jian's self-blame and guilt.

So he said in a gentle but serious voice, "I am not a porcelain doll, I am not that fragile. If necessary, I can also stand up and tell you what Fang Hongxi did to me."

A woman's modesty and reputation are certainly important.

It can be heavier than Mount Tai or lighter than a feather, depending on what it is compared with.

Pei Jian is no longer the powerful prime minister he used to be. He saved her out of morality and affection, but she cannot accept it calmly.

Nian Xi thought about it for a long time, but she was just a lady in the imperial court after all, with limited abilities. Apart from proving herself, there was nothing she could do to help him.

She wanted to speak out openly.

It’s not Fang Hongxi’s fault for her despicable violence!

But when I really said it, I still felt a lingering fear.

When she got home that day, she took a bath for two hours, just wanting to wash away all the dirt on her body and the shadows in her mind.

She didn't want to show vulnerability.

Pei Jian has already shouldered too much.

From the Gu family's affairs to her death in her previous life, Pei Jian actually never stopped.

However, Nian Xi didn't know that when she was seriously planning how to help him, Pei Jian felt heartache and guilt in his heart.

He would rather die than ask her to come forward and tell everyone about Fang Hongxi's messy behavior, but he still agreed.

Because this is an expression of her feelings.

"I see."

Seeing her clear eyes still staring at him, Pei Jian smiled softly, "If I need it, I will come to you for help."

Nian Xi breathed a sigh of relief.

After being reborn, she already knew that one should not burden his or her life on another person. In her previous life, Pei Jian dragged her, but in this life, she wanted to walk on her own.

"I will be very busy these days and probably won't be able to find time to visit you. You have to take care of yourself."

Soon, there will be an uproar in the court, and Pei Jian must make His Majesty completely disappointed in Prince Jing before Fang Hongxi gets into trouble.

Nian Xi agreed sensibly, and after thinking for a while, she said, "I won't go out for the time being."

Once bitten by a snake, one will be afraid of the rope for ten years.

In her previous life, Nian Xi wasted nearly ten years in the inner house, feeling lonely. In fact, Pei Jian didn't want her to be like this, as he knew she liked the outside world.

When burying Fang Hongxi, Pei Jian asked Nianxi if she wanted to see the evil man's end with her own eyes. Nianxi was silent for a long time, but finally refused.

He knew that no matter how normal and strong Nianxi appeared, this incident still had a great impact on her.

"I'll send you a few more men."

Nian Xi shook her head, turned sideways and coughed twice, "No need."

"Are you sick?" Pei Yan looked a little nervous.

"I have a cold, so I am staying at home to recover."

The weather in spring is changeable. She felt a little cold when she came back that day, and because she bathed for too long, she caught a cold.

Pei Jian's eyes were gloomy, but he said nothing in the end.

Before leaving, he suddenly thought of something and asked Nianxi, "Do you have any other interactions with Fang Hongxi?"

Pei Jian always felt that there was something strange about Fang Hongxi's incident.

Nian Xi thought about it carefully. She only remembered that time when Lu Huai and Fang Hongxi had a conflict. She never paid attention to the rest. She shook her head and said, "Only that one time."

Pei Jian agreed and repeatedly reminded her to have a good rest before leaving.

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A few days later, a rumor began to spread from somewhere.

Princess Wenshu was assassinated outside the city a few days ago, and the mastermind was her elder brother, the Queen's legitimate son, Prince Jing.

The rumor was very convincing, saying that Concubine Shu had caused chaos in the harem, misled the emperor, and was disrespectful to the Empress. All of these things made Prince Jing unhappy, so he killed Concubine Shu's daughter.

The rumor grew stronger and stronger, and within a few days, everyone in the capital knew about it.

Princess Jing had just passed away, and the mourning banners were still hanging in Prince Jing's mansion, which caused another disturbance.

Xiao Xun knelt before His Majesty in mourning clothes, crying bitterly. He did not express his own feelings, but only lamented the poor relationship between him and Princess Jing, and his wife's early death. He asked to observe mourning for his wife and not remarry for three years.

Empress Lu rushed over upon hearing the news and cried silently.

This marriage was arranged by Emperor Jing himself. From his impression, Princess Xun was a graceful and tactful person. She usually sat quietly by the side at royal banquets, and her personality was very similar to that of the late Empress.

Prince Jing's wife's death aroused Emperor Jing's deep sorrow.

Seeing how deeply Xiao Xun loved his wife and was willing to remain single for three years, he was moved and his old love for her revived.

Then he personally helped his son up, "The phoenix tree is half dead after the frost, and the white-headed bird has lost its companion and is flying away. The person is gone, so don't grieve too much. I see you today, you are much thinner, so please take care of yourself."

Xiao Xun was flattered and acted out his true feelings for his deceased wife to the utmost. The father and son felt the same way and took it upon themselves to narrate.

However, Empress Lu, who had been crying bitterly at first, became cold and expressionless after hearing His Majesty recite the poem in memory of his deceased wife, and she could not even shed tears.

Wutong is half dead?

So what is she as a successor?

Seeing her son and husband mourning their wife, she suddenly felt a little sad.

When Xiao Xun came out of the palace, there was no trace of pain on his face, and he even looked a little proud. He ordered his servants, "Please invite the Duke of Fu to come to the mansion for a talk."

When I returned home, I didn't see Lu Wensheng at first. Instead, I saw Xu Wanxin sitting upright in the study.