Chapter 31 Questioning
"Madam, it would be fine if the Ninth Prince invited you, but why did he invite the young master of the Pu family? Could it be that he has his eyes on our Pu family's assets?" This was Chun Jing's first reaction.
What could the Ninth Prince possibly desire from the Pu family? Of course, it was the endless flow of wealth!
"Chun Jing, you are wrong! The Ninth Prince may have some ulterior motives in inviting the young master, but it may not be that simple for him to invite Wen Shu'an!" Yan'er frowned, seeming to be very distressed.
Pu Qiongzhi listened to the two people's discussion and looked at her face in the mirror. "What exactly is the purpose? I'll know it after seeing it, right?"
Based on her years of intuition, she knew that the Ninth Prince was here for her to enjoy!
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The Ninth Prince's Mansion.
"Your Highness, Your Highness, please listen to my explanation..."
Gongsun Huaili was walking quickly in front, and Pei Wanqing followed closely with tears in her eyes.
Gongsun Huaili's staff stepped forward and advised, "Miss Pei, His Highness is very busy today and I'm afraid he doesn't have time to talk to you! If you continue to pester me like this, I'm afraid it will hinder His Highness from handling official business!"
"Go away! This is a matter between me and His Highness, it's none of your business!" Pei Wanqing was stopped by him, and looked anxiously in the direction where the Ninth Prince left.
As Gongsun Huaili walked to the gate of the mansion, he saw a group of people blocking the way with rotten eggs and vegetable leaves.
"Pei Wanqing is really in there, everyone, look!"
"This evil-minded woman actually dared to go out! If it were me, I would have died of shame long ago!"
"Come out! Pei Wanqing, come out if you can! Don't hide in someone else's house! Hand over all the money you embezzled!!!"
"..." Gongsun Huaili frowned and glanced at the guard beside him.
The guards stepped forward and pushed the cursing people back dozens of steps, clearing a space.
"This is the prince's residence, not a place for you to cause trouble."
"If Miss Pei is truly at fault, the government will investigate and punish her."
"Your disturbance here will not solve the problem. You will most likely be arrested and charged with disrespect. Please go back and wait for news. This prince will give you justice!"
Everyone hesitated and refused to leave.
Then, Gongsun Huaili gave a look and the guard drew his sword.
When everyone realized that this was serious, they quickly dispersed, fearing that their lives would be in danger if they stayed any longer.
After everyone left, Pei Wanqing came out hesitantly, feeling rather aggrieved, "Your Highness, Wanqing really didn't mean it. I just wanted to give them some porridge, but who knew the food would be lost... You will definitely be able to find out that I really didn't take the food!"
"So you want to frame Wen Shu'an for this?" Gongsun Huaili glanced at her coldly with an indifferent attitude.
When Pei Wanqing heard him mention Pu Qiongzhi, she felt as if struck by lightning, "Your Highness!!!"
"When did you meet Pu Qiongzhi? Did she say something to you? No wonder you have been reluctant to see me recently..." Pei Wanqing asked twice, then muttered to herself, as if she was possessed by a demon.
Gongsun Huaili observed her actions coldly, his heart aroused with suspicion, "What does this have to do with whether or not I know her?"
"Do you know something about this prince and her?" He grasped the key point sharply.
Pei Wanqing was startled, her eyes avoiding her gaze unnaturally. She bit her lip and said after a while, "Your Highness, why are you testing me like this? This matter only involves the two of us. If it wasn't her, who else would slander me like this?"
"Wanqing really didn't steal a single cent of the disaster relief money. If she did, my entire family would be left without descendants!"
Gongsun Huaili narrowed his eyes. "You should go back and tell Prime Minister Pei about this! Ask him to find a way to redress the people's grievances for you!"
"Why would a lady like you go to the outskirts of the city to distribute porridge? Do you really think this prince knows nothing about these things?"
"Now, no matter what you did in this matter, wherever you go, you are met with complaints. This prince will investigate this matter and help you to resolve it. If you are truly interested, then cultivate yourself in the Prime Minister's Mansion and do not come out to cause trouble for this prince!"
After saying that, he turned and left without mercy, without even giving Pei Wanqing a spare glance.
Pei Wanqing stood there in a daze, tears streaming down her face.
It’s all Pu Qiongzhi’s fault!
If it weren't for her, if it weren't for her snatching His Highness away, if it weren't for her insidiousness and cunningness, how could all this have happened...
Thinking of this, Pei Wanqing's eyes were filled with hatred.
In the previous life, the bitch Pu family schemed in this way to make His Highness so intolerant of others!
Why is she still so proud when everything starts over again?
Clearly, he had already seized the initiative, clearly, he had already followed her path to get close to His Highness, and clearly, Pu had already married someone else...
Yes! Everything has started all over again!
She must take His Highness back from Pu's hands!
She doesn’t want to be trampled under the feet of Pu family anymore!!!
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Gongsun Huaili got into the carriage and dusted off the powder on his sleeves.
Pei Wanqing is the apple of Pei Hancai's eye.
Pei Xiang, this old man, is very suspicious and has always been unwilling to make it clear which side he stands on.
If he wanted to win over Prime Minister Pei to support his cause, he must have something that could stabilize the relationship between them.
And in this world, is there any relationship more solid than in-laws?
Pei Hancai only has this precious daughter, and if he marries Pei Wanqing, the old fox will naturally be tied to him.
However, if Pei Wanqing was an honest and decent person, it would not be impossible for him to marry her, even if it was just as a decoration.
She was just a well-behaved lady from a wealthy family, not seeking merit but avoiding mistakes. At least she had some talent that she could show off...
But she just happened to be a troublemaker! How much trouble had she gotten herself into in such a short time?
You don't have the ability to keep yourself out of trouble, but you still insist on getting involved in a pile of trouble. This is like someone building a raft to block the disaster!
If such a person were to become his princess consort, he would probably be in for a headache in the future!
Besides, her reputation is already so bad, how can she be worthy of being his principal wife?
Gongsun Huaili lowered his eyelids, hiding the darkness and gloom in his eyes.
Moreover, she seemed to react strangely to Pu Qiongzhi. No matter what, she would definitely not tolerate Qiongzhi.
If in the future he has such a petty-minded Ninth Prince's wife by his side, Qiongzhi's life with him will definitely not be easy!
After thinking about it over and over again, Pei Wanqing was afraid that she would not be able to enter his mansion.
He should find another way to win over Pei Hancai!
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Nangong Xue drew the blueprint very quickly, almost overnight, and soon had a preliminary look.
However, Princess Duanhui came to find Pu Qiongzhi.
"Oh no! Someone has taken the lead and opened a restaurant right across from my restaurant. It's called Yuelai Inn!"
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