Xiao Chengci was Emperor Xiao's biological son. From the age of three, Emperor Xiao would test Xiao Chengci's studies every day.
It wouldn't be an exaggeration to say that Xiao Chengci was raised by Emperor Xiao himself.
Xiao Chengci has always been someone who doesn't concern himself with other people's affairs, even if Shang Huai wants to marry a divorced woman.
Given Xiao Chengci's temperament, he certainly wouldn't stop him.
"You are truly remarkable, a prince of the crown prince, yet you secretly meet with a subject's daughter."
Xiao Chengci didn't think he had done anything wrong. "I am a man. Even if I am found out, at worst, I will take her as my concubine."
Emperor Xiao slammed his hand on the table. “If you truly love her, you should have brought her into the Eastern Palace long ago, instead of having secret meetings with her outside the palace.”
Seeing Xiao Chengci kneeling on the ground without saying a word, Emperor Xiao was too lazy to scold him.
In the end, she was just a woman.
Emperor Xiao was merely angry; Xiao Chengci was so weak-willed that his emotions were swayed by a woman.
"This woman must not be allowed to live. Go back and apologize to your mother."
Xiao Chengci paused slightly, then asked warily, "Father, what do you intend to do?"
What does it mean that this woman must not be allowed to live?
"Since she can meet with you in secret and also attract Shang Huai's heart, keeping her around will definitely be a disaster."
Shang Huai is not only the Empress's nephew, but also the next generation leader of the Zhenbei Army.
Xiao Chengci is now the Crown Prince, and in the future, the vast empire will be handed over to him.
Xiao Chengci and Shang Huai must not let a woman cause them to have a falling out.
Without even thinking, Xiao Chengci said, "No."
Emperor Xiao narrowed his sharp eyes. "I am the Son of Heaven. Whoever I want to die, must die. It is not your place to make that decision now."
One sentence left Xiao Chengci speechless for a long time.
"Father, I know I was wrong. Please spare her life, and I will pretend that nothing ever happened between us." Xiao Chengci hesitated for a moment before honestly admitting his mistake.
Xiao Chengci added, "She has now been betrothed to Shang Huai by the Empress Dowager. If she dies, the Empress Dowager will surely be heartbroken."
Emperor Xiao sneered: "Aci, for the sake of a woman, you apologized again and brought up your mother. You have disappointed me greatly."
Emperor Xiao knew perfectly well what Xiao Chengci was scheming about.
Xiao Chengci was the crown prince personally groomed by Emperor Xiao.
Emperor Xiao had always been very satisfied with Xiao Chengci, except for his aversion to women.
Today, Xiao Chengci has lost his composure for the sake of a woman.
Xiao Chengci suddenly realized that the more he pleaded, the more determined his father would be to kill Pei Zhi.
Xiao Chengci seemed deflated. "Father, it's all my fault. Please don't be angry."
Emperor Xiao sighed and rubbed his forehead. "Alright, go back to the East Palace and reflect on your mistakes for three days."
After leaving the palace, Xiao Chengci immediately summoned the secret guards he had trained.
Xiao Chengci trained secret guards only to provide himself with protection.
"Go to the Duke Pei's mansion and set it on fire. Take advantage of the chaos to bring the Second Miss Pei out for me."
Xiao Chengci knew that his father was determined to kill Pei Zhi.
He could only seize the time and rescue Pei Zhi before his father could make any arrangements.
Despite the numerous errors and omissions, Xiao Chengci had no other choice at the moment.
The guards received their orders and a group of them went to the dungeon to find a woman's corpse.
A group of people set fire to the Duke's mansion, and the fire spread around Pei Zhi's courtyard.
In order to feign illness, Pei Zhi had the system activate a sleep mode for her.
The system slightly disrupted her pulse, and then she entered a deep sleep mode.
Pei Zhi was startled awake when the object was moved, but then fell asleep again.
The person who came didn't immediately take her life, but instead took her away; she should be out of danger.
The Duke's mansion caught fire, and by the time the fire was extinguished, it was already evening.
Pei Zhi's courtyard was mostly burned down, and the main courtyard was completely destroyed.
The servants carried out a charred corpse from the bedroom, with Pei Zhi's jewelry still on the body.
Miss Pei has already been burned to a crisp.
After wailing and crying, Pei's mother fainted.
Pei Minxue forced himself to get his mother back to the courtyard.
Duke Pei wiped his eyes. "How exactly did the fire start?"
Pei Minxue said, "The small kitchen is used to brew medicine for my sister day and night, and the fire spreads from the small kitchen."
Duke Pei took two steps back sadly, and finally sighed deeply, unwilling to say anything more.
After his parents left, Pei Minxue frowned.
Xiao Chengci knew that the matter could not be kept from Pei Minxue.
Fearing that Pei Minxue might cause trouble at the Eastern Palace, Xiao Chengci had already sent a letter to Pei Minxue through his subordinates.
Pei Minxue went back into the house and lit the letter in his hand.
The Emperor wants to kill Pei Zhi, and the only person in the entire world who can save Pei Zhi is probably Xiao Chengci.
Pei Minxue dared not tell his parents about this matter.
The more people who know, the faster Pei Zhi will die.
When Pei Zhi woke up again and saw that the person in front of her was Xiao Chengci, she was not surprised at all.
Since Shang Huai wouldn't kidnap her, then it's only Xiao Chengci who can do it.
"Your Highness, why did you tie me up here?" Pei Zhi said, then coughed twice.
Xiao Chengci reached out to help Pei Zhi up, and took the medicine bowl with his other hand.
"Drink the medicine."
Pei Zhi hesitated for a moment: "Poison?"
Xiao Chengci snorted irritably, "Yes, drink it quickly, or I'll poison you."
It was all for nothing that he stayed up all night plotting to rescue Pei Zhi.
She even had someone prepare medicine for her, but Pei Zhi was ungrateful.
Xiao Chengci took a pillow, helped Pei Zhi to sit comfortably, and personally fed her the medicine.
Pei Zhi was somewhat resistant; Xiao Chengci was too strange.
"Your Highness, why don't you let me do it myself?"
Xiao Chengci probably had no experience serving others, so he was a bit clumsy.
Moreover, has Xiao Chengci gone mad?
Xiao Chengci had always been aloof and superior to her.
What's more, Xiao Chengci knew she had betrayed him, yet he was still so amiable when they met?
She thought that, even if she wasn't beaten up by Xiao Chengci, she would at least be verbally humiliated by him.
"Open your mouth." Xiao Chengci was too lazy to waste words with Pei Zhi.
Pei Zhi opened her mouth and took a sip of the medicine. It was so bitter that her brows and eyes narrowed sharply.
What kind of medicine is this that tastes so bitter?
Pei Zhi asked with a bewildered expression, "Your Highness, are you using this tactic to get back at me?"
Xiao Chengci took the handkerchief and wiped Pei Zhi's chin with a little force. "This is the new medicine I prescribed for you. Drink it quickly, and you'll get better."
Pei Zhi tried to bargain, "Can I not drink it?"
"You've been playing tricks on me, toying with me. I haven't even settled the score with you yet. If you know what's good for you, hurry up and drink your medicine."
Seeing that Pei Zhi was still hesitant, Xiao Chengci laughed and said, "Don't tell me you want me to feed you mouth-to-mouth?"
Without saying a word, Pei Zhi took the medicine bowl from Xiao Chengci's hand and drank it all in one gulp.
Feeding medicine mouth-to-mouth is so disgusting; she'd rather die from the bitterness.
After Pei Zhi finished drinking, she gagged a few times. Xiao Chengci took a piece of candied fruit from the side and stuffed it into Pei Zhi's mouth.
The sweet taste in her mouth made Pei Zhi feel instantly alive again.
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