Chapter 193 King of Qin
Ji Shu looked up at Pei Yanzhi beside her, her face showing anger. She knew it.
She crouched down and softly asked the child, "Do you want to go back with your mother?"
Pei Qinghe: "Of course I want to."
"Alright, I'll talk to your father. Why don't you go wait for me in the carriage first?"
After Pei Qinghe boarded the carriage, she walked up to Pei Yanzhi and asked in a low voice, "What exactly do you want? Why must Qinghe be involved in our affairs?"
Seeing the mother and son's reluctance to part, Pei Yanzhi felt like a stepfather. When she came over and said those words, he raised an eyebrow.
"Since he is our child, he cannot avoid the issues between his parents. However, there is a way to spare him the pain of separation..."
Ji Shu stood quietly in front of him, waiting for him to continue.
“He overheard our conversation a few days ago and now knows you are his biological mother. If this stalemate continues, what do you think he will do?”
When Ji Shu heard that he already knew, she was so angry that she kicked him right away, and she was still not satisfied.
He said bitterly, "It's always been like this. You say you've changed, but I haven't seen where you've changed anything."
When Pei Yanzhi saw her slightly angry face, he felt as if a kitten had scratched his heart, making him unbearably itchy.
He twirled his fingers, his eyes darkening slightly, but his expression remained gentle as he slowly said, "We've been apart for four years. I've changed so much. You can see for yourself in the future."
She was utterly stunned by his shameless words. Pei Yanzhi continued, "Qinghe is now dependent on you. We won't be staying in Ganzhou for long this time. If you're willing to come back with us, you'll have plenty of time to spend with him in the future."
Ji Shu remained unmoved and said coldly, "If you don't want him to come back with me, then so be it. There's no need to say such things."
"You know in your heart that I can't go back with you."
He seemed to have calmed down a lot these past few days, and he didn't get angry when he heard such words. He said calmly, "Then how do you plan to explain this to Qinghe?"
Ji Shu glanced at him coolly, "Your Majesty need not trouble yourself with such matters; that is a matter between my son and me."
Pei Yanzhi was already satisfied that she could still speak to him so calmly after leaving Old Master Sheng's residence.
He nodded and said, "Since he wants to go back with you, let him stay here for two days. I will come to pick him up the day after tomorrow."
After saying that, he took two steps back with great tact, nodded slightly to her, and turned to get into the obviously larger and more luxurious carriage.
Ji Shu couldn't figure out what he was planning, but thankfully her son could go back with her, so she was ultimately happy.
Ganzhou, the Prince of Qin's Mansion.
In the study, the advisor stood bowing to one side and said in a low voice, "Your Highness, my spies have reported that he has arrived?"
The candlelight inside the room flickered suddenly, scattering a few tiny sparks, and the King of Qin, seated on the throne, was seen.
He was dressed in a dark blue robe with four claws and a python pattern. The atmosphere in the room was extremely tense. When his gaze swept over, it was with a scrutinizing look. The skin on his cheekbones was taut, and his eyebrows revealed an undisguised gloom.
The man continued, "That person didn't publicize it; he was most likely traveling incognito."
The King of Qin leaned back: "Have you found out what he's been doing these past few days?"
The aide replied, "We only know that they spend their days sightseeing and enjoying the scenery, but they haven't gone anywhere."
The King of Qin found this even more strange. Although he hadn't had much interaction with the man now sitting on the dragon throne in recent years, everyone knew his reputation.
As early as his time in Yanzhou, he was feared by the former Empress Dowager Song, and now he has taken that position with impunity.
At the same time, he was also full of disdain. If he could sit in that position, why couldn't Qin Yi sit in it?
He pulled the bright yellow scroll from a hidden box on the table, and looking at the distinct imperial seal on it, the cold light in his eyes was like that of a venomous snake.
It carried a murderous intent that could kill instantly.
The advisor, unaware of his thoughts, cautiously said, "What I fear is that while that person appears to be enjoying himself, he might actually be doing something else entirely..."
The King of Qin snorted coldly: "Since he has arrived in Ganzhou and has not yet summoned me, we will pretend we know nothing about it."
"Yes, Your Highness."
The King of Qin, seemingly lost in thought, suddenly smiled with a sinister glint in his eyes. "Sir," he said, "if Pei Yanzhi hadn't revealed his identity and had been unexpectedly assassinated while out in the world, what do you think would happen?"
The staff member tensed up, cold sweat already soaking his back.
"This...is not recorded in history books..."
Seeing that he was drenched in cold sweat from fright, the King of Qin smiled and said, "Don't panic, sir. I was just joking."
At this moment, Lin Xiaoxing hurriedly entered and saw that the most valued advisor of the King of Qin was also there. He first bowed to the emperor and said, "Your subordinate greets Your Highness!"
A single glance sent a chill down Lin Xiaoxing's spine. The King of Qin's face was cold as he asked in a deep voice, "What is it?"
Lin Xiaoxing hurriedly bowed and reported, "Your Highness, the strong men we sent to mine the vein a few days ago suddenly exploded this morning while they were working..."
The aide hurriedly asked, "Are there any casualties?"
Lin Xiaoxing closed his eyes and nodded.
The King of Qin's face darkened suddenly. "How many people died?"
"The casualties are still being tallied, but there are already more than thirty people..."
The accident happened in the morning, but it was only reported in the afternoon.
If this person weren't his beloved princess's brother, he would already be in a foreign land.
The King of Qin's face was as cold as iron, tinged with ruthlessness. "Why are you only reporting this now?"
When the mineral veins were first discovered in Ganzhou, it was a great surprise to the King of Qin. He never expected that such a treasure would be hidden in such a remote and impoverished place.
Later, Lin Xiaoxing repeatedly tried to gain favor with him, so he thought of entrusting him with the mining of the vein. His original intention was that if he did a good job, he would gain face in the Prince of Qin's mansion.
But I never expected such a big thing to happen, and it's been delayed for so long.
Lin Xiaoxing shrank his shoulders. What he dared not say was that he had only woken up in the brothel that afternoon, and when he heard the news, he didn't even bother to button his clothes.
He rushed in in a panic.
The King of Qin squinted and looked him up and down, his heart filled with impatience. He then turned to his advisors below and asked, "Sir, do you have a good plan?"
Mr. Huang bowed and said, "These are turbulent times. The spies in Luoyang sent word that the one on the dragon throne has long been dissatisfied with your taking of Ganzhou. I don't know why he came to Ganzhou."
"So many people have died in this mine. If we don't cover it up, the news might leak out."
The King of Qin's forehead furrowed deeply as he asked Lin Xiaoxing, "What was the situation inside when you arrived?"
Lin Xiaoxing quickly replied, "I have already given the order not to make a fuss. However, these people are all villagers from the neighborhood, and they have to go home every day. We can keep it a secret for a short time, but if it goes on for too long, I'm afraid..."
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