Chapter 260 Lobbying
Mu Xi, needing a favor, couldn't hide her feelings: "Uncle Pei knows that Mu Chong has old grudges against me, Pan'er, and Zhe Lan, and I'm afraid she won't let it go. Back then, Gao Shi killed Pan'er's newborn child in front of everyone, and the root of the problem was Mu Chong. That night, Mu Chong also killed Zhe Lan in front of everyone. Although Zhe Lan was just my maid, she saved me from danger many times. I haven't been able to repay her even a little bit, so I must avenge her."
“This…this…” Pei Dong’s expression changed repeatedly upon hearing this.
Mu Xi continued to persuade, "Pan'er and I are sworn enemies with Mu Chong. Unless Uncle Pei stops interfering in the affairs of the Jun family, he will ultimately be unable to reconcile the two. Uncle Pei has watched us grow up. He should know very well what kind of person I am, what kind of person Mu Xun is, and what kind of person Mu Chong is."
“But…but…” Pei Dong still hesitated.
Knowing that this move would put Pei Dong in a difficult position, Mu Xi took another step back: "I don't want Uncle Pei to do anything, but Uncle Pei just said that Mu Chong is frightened and I'm afraid it's not possible for him to come on his own in a short time."
As soon as Mu Xi spoke, Cao Pan'er guessed his purpose and gritted her teeth, saying, "Uncle Pei, if you are unwilling, you can help me send a letter to the Third Young Master discreetly. In my name, invite the Third Young Master to Fangfei Tower. In the letter, I will explain that I cannot bear the torment in Fangfei Tower. After all, even a day as husband and wife is worth a hundred days of kindness, and I want to rekindle our past. As long as the Third Young Master is willing to rescue me, I am willing to do anything for him."
She deliberately emphasized the last three words, "anything," and her intention couldn't be clearer.
Mu Xi added, "Yes, this 'anything' could even include killing me without a word. After all, that good-for-nothing probably doesn't have the courage or the guts to do it himself. As long as Uncle Pei delivers it to Mu Chong without anyone noticing, there's no need to reveal that we have any connection."
Pei Dong listened for a long time before finally managing to speak: "This old servant...this old servant is loyal to the Lord...the Lord's greatest concern during his lifetime was the restoration of the former Yan Kingdom, so the people and matters left to this old servant are all for the Second Young Master...as for the Crown Prince's orders..."
“Uncle Pei, you only need to cooperate a little bit, just enough to make Mu Chong dare to come to Fangfei Tower to find Pan’er again. The rest is none of your business.” Mu Xi interrupted hastily, grabbing Pei Dong’s withered old hand, but then realized that what came out of her mouth was too hasty, so she softened her tone, “Alas… whether Uncle Pei is willing to help or not, I cannot force him. I can only say that if Mu Xun was present that day, I will definitely not let Mu Chong leave alive.”
Cao Pan'er chimed in, "Yes, yes... Uncle Pei should know the Second Young Master best. If the Second Young Master had been there that day, how could he have allowed the Third Young Master to bully the Young Master like that? The Second Young Master and Uncle Pei have always been close in the manor. Even for the sake of the Second Young Master, the Young Master's request should not have been ignored."
“Pan’er, stop talking. If Mu Xun were here, we wouldn’t be in this state.” Mu Xi’s face was filled with sorrow, looking pitiful. “If he were here, he would definitely listen to everything I say, but unfortunately, his whereabouts are unknown now…”
Cao Pan'er shook her head and sighed softly, but stared at Pei Dong and asked, "Uncle Pei, do you think the Second Young Master would listen to the Heir if he were here right now?"
"The Second Young Master will certainly..." Pei Dong blurted out, then realized his mistake and stopped himself. Finally, he said, "Alas... The Second Young Master always protects the Heir Apparent. This old servant knows that very well."
Mu Xi quickly followed up: "Uncle Pei, did you agree?"
"Alas..." Pei Dong looked up at the sky and sighed, "Although this old servant promised the young master, young master... I'm afraid the spirit of the Marquis in heaven would ultimately not want you brothers to kill each other..."
Mu Xi grabbed Pei Dong's hand and shook it violently: "Uncle Pei is right, but would the Marquis in heaven want to see his only daughter being insulted and harmed by his son?"
“Sigh…” Pei Dong lowered his head and shook his head again, which was considered as agreeing.
Seeing Pei Dong compromise, Mu Xi was overjoyed and went a step further: "Whether this matter succeeds or not is none of Uncle Pei's business. However, afterward, Pan'er and I will no longer be able to stay at Fangfei Tower. At that time, Uncle Pei will not need to spend a lot of money to redeem us. Since Uncle Pei has secret guards under his command, he can still find a way to set fire in the chaos, right? As long as we use fire as cover, Pan'er and I will find a way to escape."
"This... water and fire are merciless, how can the young master take such a risk?" Pei Dong was not concerned about whether he could successfully set the fire, but was worried about Mu Xi's safety.
Following the tone of her words, Mu Xi felt even more hopeful. How could one seek revenge without taking any risks?
She then took Pei Dong's hand and patted the back of his hand, saying, "Uncle Pei, don't worry. Pan'er and I have been in Fangfei Tower for almost half a year. Although we can't go out, we are still familiar with all the places in the tower. We will find a way to escape when things get chaotic. After I escape, I will definitely be able to withdraw money from the bank to reward Uncle Pei. I will make sure that Uncle Pei can live a worry-free life for the rest of his life."
Pei Dong shook his head and waved his hands again, not daring to speak: "What are you saying? This old servant has followed you all my life, and I have no children. I have no other requests, only that you fulfill the entrustment you made before your death. As for money, you have already given me more than enough. Young Master, please do not mention it again."
"Yes...yes...Uncle Pei, please don't take offense. I really have no way to thank you." Mu Xi realized her words were impolite and apologized repeatedly.
Once the decision was made, Pei Dong said no more.
Afterwards, Mu Xi and Cao Pan'er quickly discussed the matter and wrote a letter.
In fear that Mu Chong might not come, Cao Pan'er not only wrote extensively about their past "friendship," but also subtly hinted that the baby who was thrown to his death at birth was Mu Chong's.
Cao Pan'er's willingness to expose her wounds so openly demonstrates her determination, which Mu Xi couldn't help but admire.
On the other side, Pei Dong wasn't idle either. In his life, he had only ever been loyal to Jin Fangjun Mu Zhen. Having followed Mu Zhen for many years, he knew from the sidelines Mu Zhen's inclinations and also harbored no good feelings towards the Gao family. However, given his status, he couldn't think too much about it. Now that Mu Xi was insisting, he was forced to take sides, which was a helpless move. But since he had agreed, he had to think things through carefully.
So he specially summoned Liu Mama, slipped her two large silver notes, and, in the name of Mu Chong, "Young Master Mu of Jinfang," instructed Liu Mama to take care of Miss Jiangxue and her maid, and to let them stay in this elegant room, and so on.
Finally, she emphasized that Mu Chong was still shaken by the accidental killing he had committed last time. Therefore, although he was thinking of Miss Jiang Xue, he really needed a few days to recover. If he came again in a few days, Liu Mama should not mention his visit today to clean up the mess, and even more so, not the accidental killing that night, so as not to cause any unpleasantness.
Upon seeing the face value of the banknote, Liu's mother didn't think twice and readily agreed.
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