Chapter 136 A Dizziness Leads to Madness and Brutality
"He is both scholarly and martial, and is very handsome. Although he is not the heir of our Duke's Mansion, he is deeply loved by our great-grandfather and has grown up by his side since childhood."
"Everything he learned was taught to him personally by his great-grandfather."
"My great-grandfather was violent, but he had a kind heart only towards him."
"He is also the only person who can still get close to my great-grandfather now."
Pei Sanlang!
Li Qingluo had never forgotten this person.
That time at the mortuary, if I hadn't hidden him in the carriage, he would have been caught red-handed by Prince Su.
Unexpectedly, he would be my hope of getting closer to Duke Pei.
But that's even better, since this person still owes her a favor, and she might actually be able to get this done!
Li Qingluo finally felt a little relieved.
"Then I'll have to trouble Nan Jia to introduce me."
Pei Nanjia smiled and said, "What's so difficult about that? My third brother has been coming to Siyuan every three to five days lately. If I remember correctly, he should be here today."
In the afternoon, Li Qing landed in the courtyard and showed Pei Nanjia her archery skills by drawing a bow and shooting an arrow.
Her heroic bearing when she held a bow and arrow surprised Pei Nanjia.
Li Qingluo hit the bullseye again, and Pei Nanjia jumped and cheered, clapping her hands.
"Qingluo, you're amazing! As expected, you're a man of few words, but when you do speak, you amaze everyone."
"Those skills that ordinary women all possess are nothing special. So what if you don't have them? You are who you are, truly living up to your reputation!"
Li Qinglu blushed after being praised by Pei Nanjia.
But they were also very curious: "What do you mean by 'well-deserved reputation'?"
Pei Nanjia's eyes darted around: "Some people say you're a heroine among women!"
Before Li Qingluo could understand Pei Nanjia's meaning, a servant came to report: "Twelfth Miss, Third Master has just entered the manor."
Pei Nanjia immediately grabbed Li Qingluo and left: "I'll take you to find Third Brother!"
Even in winter, the scenery of Siyuan Garden is uniquely exquisite.
Siyuan Garden is small, but exquisite and unique, with only three courtyards and five small courtyards.
Li Qingluo has been here for three days. There is only one courtyard, which looks like someone lives there, but the gate is always closed.
When Pei Nanjia passed by again, she unconsciously slowed her pace considerably.
Li Qingluo wasn't usually one to meddle, but upon smelling the medicinal fragrance wafting from inside, she couldn't help but ask, "Who lives inside?"
On the second day after they arrived, Pei Nanjia had mentioned to Li Qingluo while they were strolling through the garden that she should not go near that courtyard.
Li Qingluo didn't think much about it.
But clearly, there was another guest staying inside.
And this guest was also unwell.
Pei Nanjia raised a finger and waited until they were far away before saying, "He is my third brother's friend in the martial arts world. This man is in very poor health and cannot withstand even the slightest wind or snow. He cannot go out for the entire winter, and moreover, he had already turned on the underfloor heating two months ago."
Li Qingluo: "Jinling isn't that cold. They already set up the underfloor heating two months ago?"
Besides, aren't earth dragons only found in the north?
Was this Siyuan Garden built for this person?
But ultimately, this matter had nothing to do with her, and she didn't care.
Pei Nanjia led Li Qingluo to the front yard, where they met Pei Sanlang.
"Third Brother! Let me introduce you. This is my good friend, Li Qingluo, the daughter of the Li family!"
Pei Sanlang was listening to his subordinates when he heard his cousin's voice, so he turned around and his eyes met Li Qingluo's.
He gave her a deep look.
Is it her?
That day, he hid in her carriage once to avoid Prince Su.
Unlike the other women, she didn't panic or scream. She didn't even ask him a question before hiding him away.
He was able to escape successfully that time entirely because of her.
Pei Sanlang had no idea that Shier Niang had brought her to Siyuan Garden.
But he did know that Twelve Sister had been getting very close to her lately.
Twelve Sister had privately mentioned this to him, fearing that her association with the Li family's daughter would displease the elders in her family.
Pei Qinghong said at the time, "When have you ever done anything that pleases the people in your family? Just do what you want to do. Anyway, you've already offended everyone."
Actually, it's just because that person is her.
Otherwise, why would he have encouraged Twelve Sister to attract more criticism and blame at home?
Pei Qinghong remained composed, turning around and bowing respectfully: "So it's Miss Li Er here. I didn't know you were also at Si Garden. I'm afraid my appearance has been offensive. Please forgive me if Jia'er has failed in her hospitality."
Li Qingluo also stepped aside to greet him, saying, "Greetings, Third Young Master Pei. I apologize for disturbing you."
They acted as if they were meeting for the first time, polite and distant, not even daring to make eye contact.
Pei Nanjia looked between the two of them.
Do they really not recognize each other?
But where did Third Brother hear that Qingluo was an extraordinary heroine?
She touched her chin and squinted, sensing something fishy about the two of them.
"Third Brother, Qingluo, why are you being so polite? By kinship terms, Qingluo is our cousin! Qingluo, you should call Third Brother 'cousin' too."
"So, let's forget about Miss Li and Young Master Pei. Wouldn't it be more intimate to call each other cousins?"
Pei Qinghong smiled broadly: "Jia'er is right. Cousin Li!"
He called out to his sister first, and Li Qingluo could only bite the bullet and call out, "Cousin Pei."
Grandmother's desire to reunite with her family was genuine, so Li Qingluo didn't find anything wrong with her trying to get closer to her.
That's perfect. Since men and women are supposed to be different, and they've already been labeled as cousins, no one can find fault with them even if they speak together.
Pei Nanjia hadn't forgotten the important matter: "By the way, Third Brother! Actually, Qingluo has something she wants to ask you, and she definitely needs your help with this!"
Pei Qinghong was somewhat surprised, and finally, quite openly, turned his gaze to Li Qingluo's face.
"Oh? What is it? Tell me, cousin. If there's anything I can do to help, I certainly won't hesitate."
This is how we repay her for her help that day.
However, after the three of them sat down in a quiet place and Li Qingluo explained what had happened, Pei Qinghong was in a bit of a dilemma.
"Given your grandfather's current state, you might not get the result you want if you go to see him."
Li Qingluo: "Lord Duke, do you really hate my grandmother that much?"
Pei Qinghong shook his head: "No. Actually, he doesn't remember much anymore. Sometimes he's lucid, sometimes he's confused. If you say he's lucid, he might occasionally mention his great-aunt's name... but I don't think it's hatred."
Li Qingluo's previously depressed heart suddenly warmed up again.
"Then, could you take me to see him when he is sober?"
Pei Qinghong: "But he's becoming less and less lucid these days. And when he gets confused, he's extremely mad and brutal."
"Now, even I can't get too close. Let alone anyone else."
"Let me put it this way, Great-Grandfather. If he hadn't taken medicine, he would have passed away years ago. But medicine is three parts poison. He used strong and harsh medicine back then, which is why he is now in this inhuman and ghostly state."
“If my cousin wants to see my great-grandfather, let alone whether she can even enter the courtyard, even if she does, a young and tender girl like you, my great-grandfather will immediately go mad and suffer from his blood-drinking disease upon seeing you.”
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