In the end, Pei Minxue only left one sentence, telling Pei Zhi to think it over carefully, and that he would come back to ask again in three days.
Pei Minxue left Pei Zhi's courtyard in a daze, originally intending to discuss with her parents how to handle the matter.
I suggest that my father plead with the Emperor; I wonder if there's any chance of a breakthrough?
As a result, when Pei Minxue met his father, before he could even speak, he was stunned by the news that Pei Yin had an affair with the Second Prince and was pregnant.
Pei Minxue couldn't help but wonder, what day is it today?
Within a single day, let him know that his younger sister was having an affair with the second prince.
I've also learned that my second sister is having an affair with the Crown Prince.
"As for Ah Yin, the Second Prince will choose a day to take her as a concubine."
"Take her in?" Pei Minxue realized, "You mean make Ayin a concubine?"
Pei Minxue was naturally unwilling, as Pei Yin had always been raised as the legitimate daughter of the Duke's mansion.
Even if he is a prince, he shouldn't let Pei Yin become a concubine, right?
Pei Minxue thought that, at least she was a concubine, and besides, the Second Prince didn't have much face in front of the Emperor.
Duke Pei explained the whole story to Pei Minxue, who was surprised to learn that there was such a hidden story.
His younger sister has truly become completely estranged from their family.
Pei Minxue planned to tell his father about Pei Zhi.
Seeing his father looking worried about Pei Yin, Pei Minxue couldn't bear to speak up.
I was just thinking of telling my father in a few days.
We can't let my father suffer two blows in one day.
When Pei Minxue returned to his courtyard, he made a point of circling around the main gate of the Duke's mansion.
Pei Minxue suspected that there might be a problem with the feng shui of their home.
Otherwise, how could the girls in the family be so daring?
How dare they do such a heinous thing?
That evening, Pei Zhi developed a fever.
The next morning, I couldn't get out of bed.
Afu instructed the servants to prepare medicine for Pei Zhi and also informed Madam Pei of the news.
Pei's mother was also exhausted. When she heard that Pei Zhi was ill, she quickly put down what she was doing and came to visit Pei Zhi.
Upon hearing the doctor say that Pei Zhi only had a slight fever and would recover after a few days of rest, she was relieved.
Only then was Pei's mother relieved and began to take stock of Pei Yin's dowry.
This time, when Pei Yin entered the Prince's residence, not only did she have to give up all of her mother's dowry, but the Duke's residence also had to contribute a sum.
It wasn't that Pei's mother didn't care about the money, but she could only console herself that it was better to spend the money to avoid trouble.
After getting rid of Pei Yin, that plague, Pei Yin will have nothing to do with the Duke's mansion anymore.
Consort Shu also sent someone to deliver an auspicious date, which is three days from now.
Even if someone were to take a concubine, they would have to prepare for seven days.
Consort Shu was clearly looking down on Pei Yin, and Pei's mother didn't bother to say anything.
Pei Yin couldn't wait to fly to the Second Prince's residence, and naturally, she had no objections.
A small sedan chair carried Pei Yin, dressed in a bright red wedding gown, into the prince's residence.
Pei Zhi did not go to see him off; Pei's mother specifically instructed her that Pei Zhi did not need to go.
Pei Yin was only going to be a concubine; there was nothing worth giving her.
Pei Zhi's illness worsened, and she is now bedridden.
Duke Pei even specially invited the imperial physicians to diagnose Pei Zhi.
After much diagnosis, all they could say was that Pei Zhi was suffering from a cold and needed to take medicine and rest.
Pei's mother became increasingly anxious. She came several times, but Pei Zhi was always fast asleep.
He couldn't eat much, was in a daze all day, and had become much thinner.
Pei Minxue also returned to the Eastern Palace to report that Pei Zhi was ill.
Xiao Chengci frowned: "Is he sick?"
"Are you trying to fool me?"
Xiao Chengci couldn't believe that Pei Zhi was perfectly fine and suddenly fell ill.
Pei Minxue hurriedly apologized, "Your Majesty, I dare not. My sister is really ill and can't even get out of bed now."
Xiao Chengci noticed that Pei Minxue looked rather haggard. Could it be that Pei Zhizhen was really sick?
"Has the imperial physician been summoned to examine him?"
"I have consulted the imperial physician, who said it was a cold and that she needs to rest. My sister is in a daze every day, and I can't get any answers from him."
"Alright, I understand. I'm not in a hurry these next few days. I can give her an answer after she recovers."
Xiao Chengci didn't believe that Pei Minxue had the audacity to deceive him.
After Pei Minxue left, Xiao Chengci waved.
"Go, bring the imperial physician who treated Miss Pei to the East Palace. I have something to ask him."
What kind of cold could be so serious?
"This servant will take care of it immediately."
De Shun personally went to the Imperial Medical Bureau, inquired about the matter, and used the excuse of examining His Highness's pulse to ask the person to leave.
Xiao Chengci consulted the imperial physician and confirmed that Pei Zhi was indeed ill, and quite seriously so.
Xiao Chengci was genuinely puzzled; Pei Zhi didn't seem frail at all.
Before I knew his identity, I hit him really hard.
Is it possible to just say someone is sick now?
Was she frightened by his words?
Xiao Chengci thought about it carefully, and realized that there might actually be such a possibility.
No matter how bold Pei Zhi is, she is still a woman. She must be scared when he threatens her with her life or death.
Xiao Chengci instructed the imperial physicians to use the best medicine to treat Pei Zhi and to help her recover as soon as possible.
No sooner had De Shun invited the imperial physician from the Imperial Hospital than Xiao Chengci was summoned to the palace by Emperor Xiao.
The Imperial Medical Academy was located within the palace, and De Shun used the excuse of checking Xiao Chengci's pulse to confirm his health.
Emperor Xiao was worried that Xiao Chengci might be ill.
When Xiao Chengci entered the palace to meet the emperor, Emperor Xiao stared intently at him, noticing that Xiao Chengci's complexion was rosy and did not appear to be ill.
"Why did you suddenly switch to a different imperial physician to take your pulse?"
Xiao Chengci feigned capriciousness and said, "That imperial physician was too long-winded. I don't want to see him today."
Changing the imperial physician was a minor matter, and Emperor Xiao was too lazy to ask any further questions.
"I heard you saw blood in the Eastern Palace a few days ago?"
Emperor Xiao asked about the dancer. Although Xiao Chengci had a bad temper, he wouldn't kill someone for no reason.
Emperor Xiao ordered an investigation, which confirmed that she was just an ordinary dancer.
Just because she got a little too close to Xiao Chengci while dancing, Xiao Chengci cut off her hand with a sword.
Fortunately, this matter did not get out; otherwise, those censors would have been furious with Xiao Chengci.
Xiao Chengci knelt down to beg for forgiveness, "That day, the dancers got too close, and it was just my subconscious reaction."
Emperor Xiao said nothing, but simply tossed a secret letter in front of Xiao Chengci.
"Was he too slow to react, or was he taking his anger out on the dancer?"
Xiao Chengci lowered his head. The secret letter clearly detailed every moment he shared with Pei Zhi.
Emperor Xiao is the emperor; if he wants to investigate, there's nothing he can't find out.
On the day of Princess Duanyang's birthday banquet, Xiao Chengci repeatedly gave the Empress a cold shoulder.
The Empress returned to the palace in a huff and complained about Xiao Chengci to Emperor Xiao.
It is said that Xiao Chengci was not kind to his own cousin, and he repeatedly obstructed his cousin's marriage.
On the surface, Emperor Xiao appeased the Empress, but behind her back, he ordered an investigation.
Emperor Xiao was a man, and men understand men best. Xiao Chengci's unusual behavior must be suspicious.
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