Chapter 515 An Upright and Honest Villain
Pei Jinnian and Pei Qing returned to the mansion. As soon as they got off the carriage, they saw a black carriage waiting in front of the gate.
The people in the car got off when they heard the noise.
Luo Xiangfu led Luo Chengzhi forward.
"I will never forget the great kindness of the Grand Tutor. I will remember this favor and repay it in the future."
After saying this, Luo Chengzhi bowed respectfully.
This was the first time Pei Qing had seen Luo Chengzhi's face so closely.
His feet seemed unsteady, and then he said, "In that case, I have a favor to ask."
Luo Xiangfu looked at Pei Qing, "Grand Tutor, please speak."
Pei Qing forced herself to look away from Luo Chengzhi's face.
"Have a meal with my wife."
Luo Xiangfu looked at Luo Chengzhi.
The latter paused for a moment, then said, "Okay."
The moment Madam Lu saw Luo Chengzhi, all her longing surged forth.
She stumbled and grabbed Luo Chengzhi in a tight embrace.
The wailing sound was filled with longing for her beloved son.
The meal was not enjoyable.
Almost everyone was wiping away tears.
After leaving the Pei residence, Luo Xiangfu looked at Luo Chengzhi.
“Chengzhi, you’ve grown up now. It’s a good thing for you to be recognized by your ancestors. You don’t need to worry about your mother. In fact, it’s your mother who has been a burden to you.”
Luo Chengzhi looked at Luo Xiangfu and said, "Mother, two years ago, when my third brother suddenly brought me to Tianxiang Tower, were you planning to sacrifice yourself to ensure my future?"
Luo Xiangfu was taken aback, not expecting that Luo Chengzhi knew about it and remembered it for so long.
Luo Chengzhi grabbed Luo Xiangfu's hand.
“Mother, if we’re talking about power, who can compare to Third Brother? If we’re talking about a powerful backer, Third Brother is my greatest backer.”
Luo Xiangfu looked somewhat sad, "Such a good person, why is heaven so jealous of talent?"
Luo Chengzhi looked at Luo Xiangfu, "Mother, is Third Brother still alive?"
Luo Xiangfu was taken aback, her eyes looking somewhat unnatural.
"The Crown Princess's body has already been returned to the capital, why would you ask such a question?"
Luo Chengzhi chuckled lightly, "If it weren't for this setup, I wouldn't be so sure. Now, I can finally breathe a sigh of relief. I didn't believe that Third Brother was dead, but the facts prove that Third Brother is indeed not dead."
Luo Xiangfu remained silent.
Luo Chengzhi said to himself, "As I've grown older, I've begun to understand the significance of what my third brother did. I originally thought that my third brother wanted to use the Pei family as a weapon, to use the Pei family as a breakthrough, to start this wave of purging the powerful families, but this framing made me realize something."
Luo Xiangfu frowned. "What is it?"
Luo Chengzhi looked at her and said, "This knife was prepared for me by my third brother, so I am even more certain that my third brother is not dead."
Luo Xiangfu was taken aback when she saw her composed son. His calm and confident demeanor was as if an old friend had reappeared.
Luo Chengzhi smiled as he looked at his mother.
“I will definitely step into the court, fulfill my father’s last wish, and welcome my third brother’s return with the prosperity of Jin.”
After a long pause, Luo Xiangfu chuckled softly.
His voice was filled with satisfaction and pride.
"Mother believes that day is not far away."
In the Pei family study, Pei Jinnian stood in front of Pei Qing's desk with a solemn expression and said, "Grandfather, I suspect that the Crown Princess is not dead."
Pei Qing nodded. "Tomorrow, arrange for some reliable people to investigate. Remember not to alarm anyone in the capital and ensure the safety of the Crown Princess."
After receiving the order, Pei Jinnian left the study.
Autumn has arrived in the blink of an eye.
The autumn wind was bleak, and Luo Chengzhi came to Yong'an Tower to keep his appointment with Xie Yanqing.
These two people don't really have any connection.
Before leaving the capital, Daoist Changfeng gave all of his poetry collections to Luo Chengzhi.
Xie Yanqing had no choice but to ask someone to invite him. Luo Chengzhi, however, knew about Xie Yanqing's relationship with Changfeng Daoren.
Over time, the two became quite familiar with each other.
This banquet was a ceremony to thank Xie Yanqing and Luo Chengzhi for borrowing books.
Luo Chengzhi entered the private room, where several students who often discussed academic matters together were also present.
"Miss Xie."
Xie Yanqing turned around upon hearing the voice, "Young Master Luo, we've been waiting for you. Zhiyi, please have the restaurant serve the dishes."
Luo Chengzhi gladly took his seat, and Xie Yanqing looked at Luo Chengzhi with a strange glint in his eyes.
"The place where my father took office produces fine wine. How about we use wine to enhance the festivities and play a drinking game?"
"Of course."
Everyone agreed.
The wine was easy to drink, and everyone unknowingly got a little tipsy.
Xie Yanqing, who drank the most, had a clear mind.
Seeing that Luo Chengzhi was somewhat drunk, she raised her wine glass.
"Young Master Luo, let me offer you a toast to thank you for lending me the book."
Luo Chengzhi said with a smile, "Miss Xie, you are too kind. My teacher has great admiration for you. I'm sure he would be very pleased if he knew how much you love his scriptures."
Xie Yanqing smiled and said, "I still have to thank you. I'll drink first as a sign of respect."
Luo Chengzhi also drank it all in one gulp.
Xie Yanqing put down his wine cup and looked at Luo Chengzhi, saying casually, "I wonder when the Crown Princess will return to the capital?"
Luo Chengzhi immediately sobered up by about 70%.
He put down his wine glass and looked at Xie Yanqing, "This wine is truly excellent."
He then passed out drunk on the table.
Xie Yanqing watched Luo Chengzhi pass out drunk, a slight smile playing on his lips.
Pretending to be drunk was already an answer to her question.
Xie Yanqing stood up. "Someone, escort all the students back to your residence and make sure they are handed over to the people in the residence for their safety."
She then got up and left Yong'an Tower.
The struggle for the throne had already begun when news of Qin Jinzhi's death reached the capital.
But after all this time, the princes' struggle for power has barely made a ripple.
Xie Yanqing put together everything that had happened in the capital.
This led to a bold hypothesis.
Is the news of Qin Jinzhi's death false?
Xie Yanqing discovered clues about Luo Chengzhi's relationship with Qin Jinzhi during the recent turmoil.
Could someone so close to me know the truth?
It was originally just a guess.
Luo Chengzhi's attitude immediately confirmed her guess.
She never believed that Qin Jinzhi would die so easily.
Having been away from Beijing for several years, he can still control the capital from a distance of thousands of miles.
Her plans were so grand that she could never allow herself to die like this.
But this news still shocked her to her core.
She returned to the Xie residence and remained restless for a long time.
I finally calmed myself down before going to Grand Tutor Xie's courtyard.
Grand Tutor Xie is studying chess scores.
Seeing Xie Yanqing, I was a little surprised. "Weren't you away hosting a banquet? Why are you back so soon?"
Xie Yanqing sat down opposite Grand Tutor Xie. "The answer to my question has been found."
Grand Tutor Xie put the chess manual aside. "What happened?"
Xie Yanqing looked at Grand Tutor Xie, "Grandfather, do you think a villain who has lived a life of integrity and honesty might lie?"
Grand Tutor Xie smiled and said, "How can a villain be upright and honest? How can there be such a person in this world?"
As soon as he finished speaking, the smile on Grand Tutor Xie's face froze.
No, there really are people like that in this world.
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