Xiao Chengci's tone was icy: "What did you say to Pei Zhi?"
Pei Minxue was completely unaware of what was happening, and even felt a little smug.
"I naturally analyzed the pros and cons with Zhizhi."
"Tell Zhizhi not to be restrained by personal feelings, but to think about the important matters of the court."
"Your Majesty, you are first and foremost Your Majesty, and only then the man who loves her."
"You must shoulder the responsibilities of a monarch."
Xiao Chengci was unwilling to listen to these vague and unfounded words: "I'm just asking you, did you ever say that this was your own idea?"
"Have you told Zhizhi that I have repeatedly refused?"
Pei Minxue was stumped by Xiao Chengci's question because he himself had forgotten whether he had actually said those words.
Pei Minxue realized what was happening: "Why did Your Majesty refuse?"
"Anyway, now that Zhizhi has agreed, Your Majesty doesn't need to have any ambitions."
"I have a few suitable candidates in mind. Why don't you choose one, Your Majesty?"
Xiao Chengci nodded sinisterly, "Alright."
"Why don't you tell me, my dear minister, which families' daughters have you taken a fancy to?"
Pei Minxue sensed something was amiss when he heard His Majesty's words.
What does it mean to say, "He has taken a fancy to a girl"?
However, they were all chosen for His Majesty, so His Majesty can say whatever he wants.
"Since the goal is to remove the mother and keep the child, the woman's status should not be too high."
"I recall that a few days ago, my subordinates attended a banquet hosted by the Hanlin Academy for its compilers."
"I heard that his wife gave birth to two sons at once."
"Perhaps I should inquire whether the lady who compiled this book has any sisters or cousins in her family."
Xiao Chengci asked lazily, "Is there anything else?"
"There's another one. I remember there was a family in the Secretariat who had twins, a boy and a girl. Many people went to ask for wine, hoping to share in the joy."
Xiao Chengci asked, feigning seriousness, "Minxue, didn't your wife also give birth to a son for you?"
"What, your wife's family doesn't have any sisters?"
"My wife does have several younger sisters..."
"But if I do this, I am worried that there may be a rift between you and my sister."
Pei Minxue's wife's family did not hold particularly high official positions.
But wasn't Pei Minxue afraid of unrest at home?
Xiao Chengci said, "You are quite thoughtful."
"Your Majesty, what do you think of the two candidates I just mentioned?"
“Alright.” Xiao Chengci nodded. “I’ll have someone inquire right away, and if a suitable candidate is found, we’ll make arrangements immediately.”
Pei Minxue was overjoyed upon hearing this.
Pei Minxue said excitedly, "It is truly a blessing for the world that Your Majesty can be so open-minded."
Pei Minxue was genuinely excited. He was also worried: what if Pei Zhi agreed, but His Majesty still refused?
In hindsight, he was just overthinking it.
Your Majesty is the Son of Heaven, and Your Majesty knows just how heavy the burden on your shoulders is.
Pei Minxue was secretly delighted; he had managed to resolve such a major issue.
Xiao Chengci rubbed his fingers together, watching Pei Minxue swagger out.
Xiao Chengci beckoned, and the eunuch beside him immediately knelt on the ground.
"You've remembered everything Lord Pei just said."
"This servant will remember."
Xiao Chengci nodded, "Very good, go and ask if there are any suitable women."
"As long as she is unmarried, it doesn't matter if she is married or widowed. I don't discriminate."
"We found a suitable candidate and sent him directly to the Pei residence."
"I hereby issue my decree: this is the woman chosen by Lord Pei, and I will bestow her upon him."
The eunuch responded and quickly went to make the arrangements.
Pei Minxue was unaware that he was about to face a great calamity.
Xiao Chengci also let out a sigh of relief. The matter of having offspring was like a difficult problem looming over his head.
However, Xiao Chengci had no time to think about these things right now.
Xiao Chengci guessed that Pei Zhi was probably angry.
Pei Zhi said she didn't mind, and that it didn't matter.
But Xiao Chengci knew that once he betrayed Pei Zhi, she would never speak to him again.
Having known Pei Zhi for so many years, Xiao Chengci had a fairly good understanding of Pei Zhi's temperament.
Xiao Chengci got up, intending to go to the inner palace to find Pei Zhi.
Pei Zhi was not in his palace. Xiao Chengci searched around for a while but couldn't find her, so he asked her a question.
"They've left the palace?"
"When? How come I didn't know?"
The palace attendant replied, "After Miss Pei finished talking with Lord Pei, she left the palace in Lord Pei's carriage."
Xiao Chengci questioned, "Why didn't anyone tell me?"
All the palace staff fell silent at this question.
Normally, no matter what Miss Pei does or asks for, she doesn't need to tell His Majesty everything.
Isn't it true that Miss Pei can do whatever she wants?
How long have you been walking?
"I estimate it's been two or three hours."
Xiao Chengci didn't have time to think about anything else and quickly summoned the guards around him.
Where did she go?
After what happened last time, Xiao Chengci immediately placed secret guards around Pei Zhi to protect her safety.
"Once they left the city, it seemed they were heading north."
"Fine, very well." Xiao Chengci laughed in exasperation.
Pei Zhi's temper is too much, isn't it? And she didn't even listen to his explanation.
Xiao Chengci was angry, but he couldn't do anything about Pei Zhi.
So, whatever Pei Minxue says is taken as gospel, even though he clearly didn't mean it that way at all.
They just left without even asking what he was thinking.
Xiao Chengci angrily pounded the dragon throne, "Fine, fine."
Pei Zhi stayed in the palace for several months, during which time Xiao Chengci and Pei Zhi lived a blissful life together.
If Pei Zhi hadn't gone directly to Beicheng today, Xiao Chengci would have forgotten that there was a Shang Huai in Beicheng.
"Should we send our men to intercept them and bring them back?"
Xiao Chengci sighed, "Never mind."
Xiao Chengci sighed, "Go and arrange for some people to pack her things and send them over, so she won't suffer on the way."
Pei Zhi left without packing anything.
Although you have money and can buy whatever you need, you will inevitably suffer some hardships.
"Protect her safety at all times. If anything happens to her, you will all die in Beicheng and never come back."
Xiao Chengci did not rush to leave the city to bring Pei Zhi back.
Pei Zhi figured he was tired of staying in the palace and wanted to go to the northern city for some fun.
Besides, it's better that Pei Zhi isn't here.
With Pei Zhi around, he was still hampered in dealing with Pei Minxue.
Perfect timing! Pei Zhi is gone, and Pei Minxue, the culprit, will naturally have to pay the price.
When Pei Minxue returned to his residence, he was not worried when he heard that Pei Zhi had not yet returned.
They assumed that Pei Zhi had wandered around outside, gotten bored, and returned to the palace.
After dinner, Pei Minxue wanted to take his wife out for a stroll, but he heard that the stableman, Lao Liu, had not yet returned.
Pei Minxue then realized that something was wrong.
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