Chapter 342 I Will Never Let You Sad
Pei Ji glanced at her and said, "Yes, something happened."
Sure enough, something happened.
Her fingers tightened slightly, "What happened? Is it serious?"
"Calm down first, I'll explain this to you."
"good."
He then said that there was favoritism and fraud in the palace examination, and that a note was found in Song Lan's sleeve, and that he was now in custody.
"My brother wouldn't cheat, especially during the palace exam, in front of everyone."
In front of everyone, no one, unless they are fools, would do such a thing. If they can enter the palace examination, they will definitely get an official position in the future regardless of their ranking.
"Don't worry, I've already sent someone to investigate this matter. Someone has blocked the news, and this matter has only been reported recently."
Several thoughts flashed through her mind. Could it be the Imperial Concubine? Or the Empress? These people all had grievances with her and were all possible targets.
Seeing Song Ci's red eyes, Pei Ji said in a gentle voice, "Don't worry, I won't let anything happen to your brother."
After the two finished chatting, Song Ci left Pei's house and came to Lao Gui's yard.
The old ghost was making hot tea and eating a roasted leg of lamb. He was startled when he saw Song Ci coming. "Why are you here at this hour?"
"master."
Seeing Song Ci looking listless, the old ghost said, "Something happened? Stop looking so sad and come in."
She sniffed and said okay.
After entering the house, she explained the matter in detail to Lao Gui's questioning. "Although Pei Ji has said that he will not let anything happen to my brother, I am still afraid. I know that you are deeply trusted by the Imperial Concubine and Prince Yu. Master, can you help me find out?"
The old ghost looked at her and said, "You are trying to incite me to test them."
"If Master is in a difficult position, then forget it." Song Ci was very straightforward. Everyone has their own stance, and she would not force anyone to help her.
"Didn't I say it's no use? Just forget it." The old ghost raised his feet and lay leisurely in the rattan chair.
"Thank you, Master."
The old ghost waved his hand, "You are my apprentice, I won't help you. Why would I help those people? I am helping Prince Yu, not their royal dog. You go back first, don't worry, I will go there early tomorrow morning, I just have something to see Prince Yu about recently."
Then he took out another pill and handed it over, "This is the Nine Revolutions Life and Death Pill that I recently developed. Take it."
"Nine-turn Life and Death Pill? Master, you have made it." Song Ci successfully pleased the old ghost with a look of surprise and admiration.
He snorted softly, "Don't you see who I am, your master? I can easily make such a simple pill. It's just that... the success rate is a bit low. After dozens of experiments, I only got this one."
"Then I can't accept it." Song Ci pushed the box back, "Master, please keep it for yourself."
The old ghost gave her a comforting look and said, "I know you have the master in your heart. You are now engaged to the Pei family. The Pei family is not doing well. Following Pei Ji is also dangerous. This thing will be more useful in your hands."
Having said that, she could only accept it with gratitude.
The next day.
Lao Gui was the first to bring the news. When he arrived at the Song family, he drank a pot of tea before saying, "This matter is a bit troublesome."
"Trouble? What kind of trouble?"
"Some people are greedy and want to kill two birds with one stone."
"Master, there are other people involved here."
The old ghost nodded. "The young master of the Yin family is also involved. It is said that he and another young man from the Lin family are the most likely to win the first place. The note found on your brother's paper came from him."
"With the Yin family involved, doesn't that mean Lin Huo becomes the most suspicious person?"
"Yes, there are many different opinions out there. Some say that if it's an injustice, then it was done by the kid from the Lin family. If it's not an injustice, then it's the kid from the Yin family and your brother who committed corruption for personal gain."
"What a grand scheme! Three people were implicated at the same time. Besides Lin Huo and the Young Master of the Yin family, are there any other outstanding individuals participating in the palace examination this time?"
"Of course there is." The old ghost looked at her with a mocking look, "There is another one, he is the nephew of the imperial concubine's family."
Her heart sank, but the imperial concubine still refused to give in and insisted on fighting her to the end.
No, it would be difficult for Concubine Guang to completely manipulate the palace examination alone. There must be someone helping her.
"Who is the examiner this time? Is he related to the Shao family?"
The old ghost looked at him with admiration, "Yes, you are very smart. The examiner is Shao Wenyu from the Shao family."
"It seems that the Imperial Concubine and the Shao family have teamed up to kill my brother, bring suspicion to Lin Huo, and capture the Yin family. I'm afraid the Imperial Concubine's nephew will become the top scholar this time. This is not just killing two birds with one stone, but three birds with one stone."
"What do you want to do?"
Song Ci pondered for a moment, her eyes determined, "I want to test the Yin family's opinion. Perhaps, I can work with them to overturn the case."
"The Yin family has a clean reputation. Although it has gradually declined over the years, it still has some reputation among the civil servants."
"Thank you, Master. If you hadn't asked me, I would probably still be in the dark."
"I'm glad I could help you." The old ghost stood up and walked out. "My old bones have been running all day, so I'm going to go back and rest first."
"I'll bring your favorite roasted lamb to you later."
The old ghost didn't even turn his head and said, "Bake it crispy, I like it."
Song Ci smiled, and the dark clouds in her heart suddenly dissipated a little. Sometimes she really envied her master, who was free and unrestrained, not worrying about anything. If he didn't care about anything, he would naturally have no constraints.
She sent another letter, telling Pei Ji the news she had received from her master. Before the letter arrived, he arrived in person.
"You're here."
There was still a frosty look on Pei Ji's face, and the cold wind outside made his already fair skin look even colder. He first shook off the chill on his body before walking over to sit beside her.
After taking off his cloak, Song Ci could clearly see some fatigue on his face.
"I was just about to write you a letter. I got some news from my master."
"The Shao family and the Imperial Concubine are both involved in this matter, so it's a bit troublesome."
Song Ci was worried, "How troublesome it would be."
He suddenly smiled and said, "I told you that I wouldn't let anything happen to your brother, but you didn't believe me."
It’s not that she doesn’t believe it, but she is afraid. She is afraid of losing her loved ones, no matter which one it is. She doesn’t want to experience the feeling of loss again in her life.
Feeling a pair of warm hands on her head, Song Ci raised her eyes, and her clear eyes like a deer reflected Pei Ji's handsome face.
"Don't worry, believe me, I will definitely bring your brother back and will never let you be sad."
She suddenly felt a bitter taste in her chest and was choked with sobs, not knowing how to speak. She could only lower her head and say "hmm" softly.
The two of them fell silent for a while, not speaking, but not feeling awkward, as they immersed themselves in the atmosphere of mutual companionship.
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