Chapter 819 I am the sharpest knife in your hand!
Shen Wantang shook her head: "I don't think your second brother would lose his integrity in the face of women."
"Ah Tang, do you trust my second brother that much?"
“I trusted him, otherwise I wouldn’t have married him.”
"But have you forgotten that he and your sister-in-law... I remember you were angry back then too."
Shen Wantang smiled: "Pei Yingzhu is quite different from Meng Yunlan. In the past few years, Meng Yunlan has indeed been a seemingly very good sister-in-law to your second brother. Your second brother has been tolerant and accommodating towards her, not because of her beauty, but because of family ties. Does Pei Yingzhu have any family ties with your second brother?"
Gu Qianning could only sigh: "Well, it seems I've worried for nothing. But you still have to listen to my advice and be wary of Pei Yingzhu. No matter how determined Second Brother is, he might fall for some dirty tricks! Pei Yingzhu is no pushover. She doesn't care about morality or righteousness, otherwise Big Brother wouldn't have been won over by her."
"Okay, I understand. Don't worry, I'll be careful."
As Shen Wantang spoke, she looked at Qin Xin and said, "Continue to keep an eye on the Second Young Master. If there is any news, come back and report immediately."
"yes!"
Qin Xin responded and turned to leave.
She went back to the front yard and pulled Fukuzawa over to ask for information.
"Fuze, how is it? Has Miss Pei come out yet?"
Not yet!
"Not yet? What are you two talking about, Second Young Master? Why are you talking for so long? Could it be that you've taken a fancy to Miss Pei?"
"Oh dear, you mustn't say such things! If the young master hears this, neither of us will be in good trouble!"
Fuze was so anxious he almost covered Qinxin's mouth: "Our young master is devoted to the young mistress, heaven and earth can bear witness, how could he possibly be interested in another woman? The young master and Miss Pei were definitely discussing important matters in the study, it could never be about personal feelings!"
"real?"
"It must be true!"
How did you know?
"Jixiang came out just now and said that the young master saw you and specially sent him out to tell you that the young master and Miss Pei were discussing serious matters and that you should not go back to the young mistress and spread rumors!"
Qin Xin glared at him: "Tch, I didn't pass on any information to the young mistress. I was just describing what happened here as factual! Whether the young master and Miss Pei were discussing serious matters or just idle chatter, the young mistress can judge for herself!"
Fuze looked at her helplessly: "I think you just love to watch the drama unfold, and you're afraid that the young master is having an easy time."
"Nonsense. I hope more than anyone that the young mistress and the young master will be loving and happy together. I may love watching a good show, but I will not watch the young mistress's misfortune."
Qin Xin said, her eyes darting around, "Hey, Fuze, how about this, you call Jixiang out and have him take me into the young master's study so I can hear what the young master and Miss Pei are talking about? That way I can put in a good word for the young master with the young mistress!"
"What?! You want to go into the study?"
Fuze shook his head like a rattle-drum: "No, no, no, absolutely not! You can't just walk into the young master's study. If Jixiang dares to bring you in, the young master won't just punish him by sending him to the stables, he'll be sent to report to the King of Hell!"
"Then why is Miss Pei allowed to enter?"
"Didn't I already tell you? Miss Pei has something important to discuss with you, young master!"
"So, what is it that's so important that it takes an hour to talk about it?"
"This... I don't know either!"
——
In the study.
On the left and right sides of the desk sat Gu Qianhan and Pei Yingzhu, respectively.
Gu Qianhan's expression was indifferent, and Pei Yingzhu's expression was also very cold and solemn.
“Before I left, my father told me that you were about to start a rebellion and asked me to lend you a hand. After all, if you succeed, all of us will have a chance to live; if you fail, my father and I will become prisoners, or even die. Like my father, I hope you succeed.”
As Pei Yingzhu spoke, she took out a crimson gold token from her person and placed it on the desk.
Gu Qianhan glanced at the token, then his gaze fell on Pei Yingzhu's face: "Your uncle even gave you the military tally. No wonder you're so ambitious, daring to enter the palace and get close to the emperor and the crown prince. I thought you were brainless, but it turns out you have a trump card."
Pei Yingzhu's expression at this moment was completely different from her gentle and graceful demeanor in the palace. Her face was sharp: "I entered the palace to get close to the emperor and the crown prince in order to help you start your rebellion. Only by knowing your enemy and yourself can you strike a fatal blow."
"As it turns out, my entry into the palace this time was successful. Now, everyone inside and outside the palace, including your sister, should think that I wanted to curry favor with the Crown Prince and seek wealth and glory."
"No one would have thought that I am the sharpest knife in your hand!"
Gu Qianhan remained expressionless and asked calmly, "Really? You're that confident?"
"I wouldn't presume to claim confidence, but the chances of me succeeding in killing the Emperor or the Crown Prince for you are far greater than your sister's! The palace's vigilance against the Gu family is probably more stringent than you realize. Besides, your sister isn't as good at acting as I am; she's too straightforward, not hypocritical enough, not pretentious enough, not cunning enough, while I am all of those qualities."
Gu Qianhan remained silent, his fingers tapping lightly on the desk as he pondered.
He sent someone to deliver a message to his uncle, subtly informing him that he was planning to start a rebellion and asking him to lend him troops. He originally thought that his uncle would send a trusted subordinate to discuss this matter with him, but unexpectedly, the person his uncle sent was Pei Yingzhu!
The uncle trusted his stepdaughter far too much.
Time passed slowly, and Gu Qianhan remained silent, as did Pei Yingzhu.
The atmosphere grew increasingly tense and cold, but even in the face of the powerful pressure emanating from Gu Qianhan, Pei Yingzhu remained calm.
She waited quietly for Gu Qianhan's decision.
She didn't know how much time had passed, but she finally heard the sentence she had been waiting for.
"Pei Yingzhu, you've gone to such lengths to help, risking your life for this. What do you want in return?"
"I want a fiefdom!"
"What?"
"I also want the title and salary of a princess, as well as guards."
Gu Qianhan glanced at her: "I thought you liked my older brother and wanted to be his wife."
Pei Yingzhu nodded: "Of course, I want your elder brother too! But I won't be his legal wife, he will be my son-in-law."
"You're asking for a bit too much."
"I do ask for quite a lot, but I hope the Second Young Master can understand that I am the daughter of a prince whose title is not legitimate. I am a girl and cannot live in the prince's mansion forever. Although my father loves me, he cannot protect me for a lifetime. I have to make plans for myself and my mother as soon as possible. Otherwise, once my father passes away, my mother and I will have nowhere to go."
"I will provide you and your daughter with a place to stay."
"No, I want a fiefdom; this is also my father's wish."
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