After leaving the Imperial Study, Pei Zhi was still worried about whether Yuan Chengyu would be affected.
Seeing Yuan Chengyu's bright smile, Pei Zhi felt a little relieved.
"Princess, rest assured, I understand His Majesty's character better than you do."
Yuan Chengyu's father serves as a cautionary tale.
Surprisingly, Yuan Chengyu did not obey Emperor Pei this time.
Even if Yuan Chengyu follows Emperor Pei's orders, after Yuan Chengyu returns to court, Emperor Pei will find an excuse to not give Yuan Chengyu any official position and take away the tiger tally.
Emperor Pei had done something wrong, so naturally he had a guilty conscience.
How could he possibly allow Yuan Chengyu to become a general with great power?
What if Yuan Chengyu finds out the truth about what happened back then and wants to avenge his father?
After leaving the palace, Yuan Chengyu handed Pei Zhi a letter, asking her to read it and then reply to him.
After returning to the capital, Yuan Chengyu and Pei Zhi naturally kept their distance from outsiders.
Unlike in the military camp, where Yuan Chengyu could see Pei Zhi in just a few steps.
There are many eyes and ears in the capital, and since they have just returned, Emperor Pei will likely be watching them closely.
In the letter, Yuan Chengyu left an address and a date.
That day, Yuan Chengyu arranged for Xie Qi to meet Pei Zhi.
The discussion was to get Xie Qi to speak up and recommend Yin Lu.
Pei Zhi and Xie Qi's meeting should naturally be kept secret, so that Emperor Pei wouldn't find out.
Pei Zhi returned to the princess's residence, and for several days in a row, she wore plain clothes.
Even when people came to visit, Pei Zhi would decline them all and would not associate with high-ranking officials and dignitaries in the capital.
Emperor Pei, upon reading the reply from the official in charge of supervising the princess's residence, also became somewhat suspicious.
Emperor Pei suspected that Pei Zhi had ulterior motives; otherwise, why would a woman like Pei Zhi fight so desperately?
Previously, Emperor Pei, like most others, believed that this daughter was plotting for Pei Yuance.
But Pei Yuanze is now dead, and Pei Zhi has made such great military achievements.
Emperor Pei couldn't help but worry; this daughter's intentions were not pure.
However, after Pei Zhi returned to the capital, she rarely left her residence, except when she went to the Fifth Prince's residence to handle Pei Yuance's funeral arrangements.
Pei Zhi stayed in the princess's residence and never went out again.
Could it be that he really misunderstood Pei Zhi?
Pei Zhi spent her days alone in the princess's residence, exercising every morning, then reading and practicing calligraphy, enjoying a few quiet days.
Pei Zhi naturally knew that Emperor Pei was monitoring her.
Pei Zhi remained completely calm, because Emperor Pei would never have guessed what her purpose was.
Emperor Pei was a man, and also the Son of Heaven.
In his mind, women have always been appendages of men.
On the day of the appointment, Pei Zhi went out directly through the secret passage.
Having lived in the princess's residence for so long, Pei Zhi would naturally have left herself a way out.
We can't always enter and exit through the main entrance openly and legitimately, can we?
After exiting through the secret passage, he arrived directly at his own estate, boarded a carriage, and headed to the place where Yuan Chengyu had chosen.
Yuan Chengyu has built up his own businesses in the capital over the years. Although he is unruly and incompetent, he has managed to survive for quite some time.
There are a few places where it's not difficult for Emperor Pei to find out.
Yuan Chengyu arrived first, followed by Xie Qi.
"You're back in Beijing now, finally you have time to ask me out?"
When he needed Xie Qi's help, Yuan Chengyu accepted it with a smile despite Xie Qi's sarcasm.
Yuan Chengyu picked up the kettle and poured Xie Qi a cup of tea.
"I won't have tea. I haven't eaten since I was keeping this appointment. Let's order some food."
"Wait a moment," Yuan Chengyu finally spoke up, "There are still people who haven't arrived yet."
Xie Qi asked in confusion, "Who?"
Yuan Chengyu kept everyone in suspense: "You'll find out soon enough."
Xie Qi looked Yuan Chengyu up and down, noticing that the young man seemed to be smiling.
This smile came from the heart, not from someone pretending to be happy.
Yuan Chengyu must also be very eager to see the person who is coming later.
Xie Qi asked with certainty, "Princess Chang Le?"
"As expected of the renowned Young Master Xie of the capital, he is truly intelligent."
"Don't give me that." Xie Qi made a move to get up.
Yuan Chengyu quickly stopped him: "Since you're already here, don't be in such a hurry to leave."
Xie Qi said with dissatisfaction, "You know perfectly well that I don't get along with the princess, yet you still invited me here?"
Yuan Chengyu pleaded, "I really have important business to attend to today, please wait a moment."
Since Yuan Chengyu had said so, Xie Qi had to give him some face out of consideration for their past relationship.
After Xie Qi sat down, he looked at Yuan Chengyu with a smile on his lips.
"What, have you pledged your loyalty to the princess?"
Yuan Chengyu coughed twice, avoiding answering, "The tea here is quite good, you should try it."
No one in the capital knew that this restaurant was originally opened by Yuan Chengyu.
Over the years, Yuan Chengyu has always made sure to find something to do.
There was a knock at the door, and Yuan Chengyu suddenly stood up and rushed to open it.
Standing outside the door, who else could it be but Pei Zhi, wearing a veil?
Yuan Chengyu said tenderly, "You've arrived?"
Xie Qi shivered. Xie Qi could say that he had known Yuan Chengyu for a long time.
This is the first time I've ever heard Yuan Chengyu speak in such a tone.
It's clearly Yuan Chengyu's voice, but it just sounds weird.
It seemed as if something was pinching Yuan Chengyu's throat.
Pei Zhi is a princess, and even when she is out, Xie Qi has to get up to greet her.
Yuan Chengyu pulled out a chair and let Pei Zhi sit down next to him.
Pei Zhi removed her veil, and Yuan Chengyu began ordering dishes that suited her taste.
Xie Qi couldn't help but mention, "I don't eat things from the river."
It should be said that Xie Qi cannot eat fish, shrimp, crabs, or similar foods.
However, when Yuan Chengyu was ordering, he said that this season is the season for eating crabs and shrimp, so he ordered quite a lot.
Yuan Chengyu tapped his head. "Sorry, I'll add a few more dishes."
Xie Qi rolled his eyes, too lazy to talk to Yuan Chengyu.
"I've come today to ask you for a favor," Pei Zhi said directly, without beating around the bush.
Pei Zhi directly stated that he hoped Xie Qi would recommend Yin Lu to govern the Kingdom of Solo.
"Yin Lu?" Xie Qi pondered for a moment and then knew who Yin Lu was.
Xie Qi asked bluntly, "Is he one of the princess's men?"
Pei Zhi shook his head. "No, he is a good official, but he is not one to scheme. If Young Master Xie is not at ease, he can look up Yin Lu's resume before making a decision."
Xie Qi replied, "Since the princess is so confident, Yin Lu's resume must be without any problems."
Xie Qi changed the subject: "However, I don't believe that the princess would be so kind as to go to such lengths to promote someone who has absolutely no connection with her?"
"I have a personal relationship with him. He came into the city with me and saved a large number of people. I trust his character."
"This time, the conquest of Solo was not easy. I hope it can be handed over to a capable person to govern, so as not to let down the soldiers who died in the battle."
Xie Qi chuckled lightly, "I truly did not know that the princess could be so righteous."
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