Chapter 55 Pei Jun wants to help break off the engagement and visit the scumbag?
Qingcai opened his mouth but didn't dare to say another word.
The prince wants all eight horses, so he can take them. Anyway, these Western Rong war horses were all sent to the prince's palace in previous years.
As for what you said about the prince being disabled and having difficulty riding a horse, don't worry about it.
Prince Jingbei said, "Go to the storehouse and get eight top-quality saddles and bridles. Send them to the palace. Tomorrow, the king will personally deliver them to the Xie family."
"It's saved by the slaves."
When he reached Xuande Gate, he met Pei Jun, the Minister of the Ministry of Revenue.
Minister Pei was dressed in a crimson official uniform and a black leather belt. He had a handsome and elegant appearance, like an orchid and a jade tree, which attracted the attention of the palace maids and eunuchs lining the aisle.
Nowadays, men in Beijing like to wear jade, and officials may wear gold and silver fish bags, but his waist is empty.
Pei Jun - the top scholar chosen by the late emperor, the most talented scholar in Dayan. His mother is the sister of Empress Shen. He was highly valued after Your Majesty ascended the throne. At a young age, he has already been promoted to the position of Vice Minister of the Ministry of Revenue.
The wheelchair faced Pei Jun, who made way for him and saluted: "Your humble servant greets His Majesty."
Xiao Yizi ignored him.
Qingcai smiled awkwardly at Pei Jun, not daring to stay any longer, and pushed the prince out of the palace.
Pei Jun looked at King Jingbei's back and couldn't help shaking his head.
Xiao Yizi is not a good match for her. I don’t know whether Xie Yao is really willing to marry him or is forced by her family.
If it was the latter, then he would help her reject the marriage.
Even though this is difficult, he is willing to try his best.
Bai Mi and the palace guards were already waiting at the palace gate and skillfully pushed the prince onto the carriage.
"Your Highness, that guy confessed before he was fed to the wolves. He has a relative named Li San, who was one of the three soldiers under Xie Chengyu in Yunhe Tower the day before yesterday. Now he has been punished by General Huben to the auxiliary barracks." Bai Mi said.
Previously, a cleaning boy in the palace complained about Second Miss Xie to the prince, so he naturally had to investigate the whole story.
Xiao Yizi curled up his fingers as he held onto the wheelchair.
He had already taken the initiative to take the responsibility for the relationship between Xie Yao and Su Huai'en, and didn't mind helping her to clean it up.
When he thought of this, he said calmly: "Kill him, there is no need to cover it up."
On the other side, Pei Jun came to the imperial kitchen.
The emperor repeated to him what Prince Jingbei had said before.
"Lu Shenyan actually dared to be disrespectful to Ruhui, so I have banned him from taking the imperial examinations as a warning to others."
Pei Jun lowered his eyes and said, "I was mistaken. I met Lu Shenyan when I was young and happened to read a few of his strategic papers. I thought he had some real talent and knowledge. I didn't expect...he would offend the King of Jingbei."
He thought of the arrogant, cold and domineering look of King Jingbei and suspected that there was something else going on.
After discussing the affairs of the Ministry of Revenue, Pei Jun was about to leave when the emperor called him.
"Lord Pei, what do you think of the Xie family?"
Pei Jun pondered for a moment, then said, "Wenchang Bo works in the Ministry of Rites. Although he has no real power, he has a good reputation. However, the Xie family has been in trouble recently, making it difficult for this humble official to grasp the situation."
The emperor narrowed his eyes and said, "Yes, a small mansion like the Earl's has actually made Pei Aiqing so unpredictable. I, too, cannot see through the Xie family's details."
"Your Majesty, do you think the Second Miss of the Xie family is too flamboyant?" Pei Jun pursed his lips and said in a deep voice, "But I feel that this Second Miss is straightforward and natural, unlike the rest of the Xie family."
Emperor: "I'm not talking about Xie Yao."
"Then what is your Majesty wondering about?"
The emperor pointed to the list beside him and said, "If the Earl of Wenchang was just a Minister of Rites with an empty title, how could he have managed to get a concubine's daughter into the list given to me by the Empress Dowager?"
Today, if King Jingbei had not told him what happened to the Xie family, he would probably still be in the dark.
If he really chose that concubine's daughter Xie Zhi to enter the palace, and the Xie family became royal relatives, then what would be the point of him specially choosing the Xie family to marry the King of Jingbei?
Pei Jun: "I, your humble servant, would like to explore the depths of the Wenchang Marquis's Mansion on behalf of Your Majesty."
The emperor did not express his opinion, but simply said, "You can go down."
Pei Jun retreated and left the palace. He changed into casual clothes, put on a conical hat, and walked to East Street.
He wanted to confirm something.
Not long after, Pei Jun arrived at the entrance of Yunhe Tower. He hesitated for a long time before slowly walking in.
"What does this guest want?"
"I want a tray, no, half a tray of meat buns."
"By the way, I heard that there was a lot of turmoil at Yunhe Tower a few days ago. Could you tell me what happened on that day?"
Pei Jun stuffed a few copper coins into the shop assistant's hand with a painful feeling and asked about the situation.
After the buns were packed, he carried them to the door of a house in the alley and knocked.
An old servant opened the door and asked, "Who are you?"
Pei Jun looked inside the door and said, "I am a former classmate of Master Lu. I heard that he was injured, so I came to visit him."
The old servant looked at his attire and saw that he didn't look like someone from a noble family. He was even wearing a bamboo hat in broad daylight. He was a little skeptical and asked, "May I ask your name, sir?"
"Pei Jun."
Upon hearing the name, Pei Jun was immediately surrounded by two Lu family servants, a book boy, and a maid, and was brought to Lu Shenyan's bedside.
"Ahem... Please forgive me for being injured and unable to stay at home to welcome Minister Pei." Lu Shenyan said with difficulty.
Pei Jun took off his bamboo hat and said, "Brother Lu, there's no need to be so polite."
The Lu family members stared at him curiously, and when they saw his handsome face, they all opened their eyes wide in amazement.
"Master Pei's visit to our humble abode truly brings honor to the Lu family." Even Mother Lu couldn't hide her excitement, and inexplicably felt a little shy. "Quick, serve Master Pei some good tea."
Pei Jun had long been accustomed to this kind of gaze, and instead focused on looking at Lu Shenyan lying on the bed.
——His facial features were still okay, but his face was sallow, his lips were tightly closed, and one of his legs was hanging high, looking like he was seriously injured.
He was so handsome when he was young, how come he looks like this now? He is not even as pretty as him.
Is this the person Xie Yao likes?
He secretly criticized Xie Yao for her poor taste.
Lu Shenyan also looked at Pei Jun's handsome and gentle face with a slightly cold look in his eyes.
In the past, he always regarded this person as a role model, thinking that after he entered the officialdom, he would be able to rise to the same heights as Pei Jun.
But now, he was harmed by Xie Yao, suffered humiliation, and fell from the clouds, while Pei Jun was still high above.
Pei Jun actually came to visit him. This kind of charity-like sympathy made him even more jealous.
"Minister Pei said you were my classmate, so why don't I have any impression of you?" Lu Shenyan forced a stiff smile and asked in confusion.
He had previously studied at the Xie family school and did not remember Pei Jun.
Pei Jun said vaguely, "I once studied at the Xie Family Academy for a period of time. I was unknown at that time, so it's normal that Brother Lu doesn't remember me."
When Lu Shenyan heard him mention "Xie Family Academy", he believed it.
He raised his neck, a sudden surge of hope in his heart: "I wonder why Brother Pei has come here? Could it be that His Majesty sees that I'm truly wronged and wants to redress my grievances..."
Pei Jun nodded.
Lu Shenyan's eyes widened instantly. "Your Majesty, have you heard of my literary reputation? May I ask what Your Majesty said?"
Pei Jun: "His Majesty has said that you will never be allowed to take the imperial examinations, and you will never be employed by the court."
"This is His Majesty's oral order. Pei was afraid you didn't know it yet, so he came to tell you."
Mother Lu and the others were stunned: "Mr. Pei, are you kidding me?"
Lu Shenyan: "What? Say it again!"
Pei Jun: "I never joke. Let me say it again. Your Majesty wants you to never—"
"Enough!" Lu Shenyan roared, his eyes bloodshot, "Pei Jun, are you here to mock me?"
Pei Jun shook his head and put the bun in his hand on the table with a sincere look on his face.
"I really came to visit Brother Lu. Here, this is the sympathy gift I bought. It's fresh out of the oven. Brother Lu, eat it while it's hot."
He was not present at what happened in Yunhe Tower that day, and the waiter spoke vaguely and exaggeratedly.
But looking through the phenomenon to the essence, it is impossible for Lu Shenyan to say that Xie Yao asked him here for no reason. He must at least know Xie Yao, so he dared to say so.
Lu Shenyan was beaten to a pulp by Xie Yao. In Pei Jun's opinion, this incident was more like the work of King Jingbei - King Jingbei had disabled legs and a twisted heart. After discovering that the two had met, he was furious and asked Xie Yao to beat Lu Shenyan personally as a form of revenge.
After Prince Jingbei entered the palace, the emperor punished Lu Shenyan and the Xie family, which further confirmed his speculation!
He and Lu Shenyan hadn't seen each other for many years, so he had to come and see what the person Xie Yao liked looked like.
Lu Shenyan stared at him suspiciously, still not quite believing it: "Is Minister Pei really here to visit me?"
Pei Jun sighed, "I've also heard about what happened between Brother Lu and the second daughter of the Xie family a few days ago. I hope Brother Lu can cheer up. Even if your career is hopeless, you can still seek other ways out. It's not impossible to get justice."
Lu Shenyan's heart warmed, and he finally understood why Pei Jun came.
"It turns out that Brother Pei also has a grudge against Xie Yao." He sat up excitedly, his pale face flushed.
Pei Jun: "Yes, what is it?"
Lu Shenyan: "I knew there were still many good people in this world. With Brother Pei caring about me, I will definitely cheer up, recover soon, and seek revenge on that bitch Xie Yao!"
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