Chapter 512 Mourning
The Third Prince visited the Pei family again.
It just so happened that Pei Jinnian was on leave.
The grandfather and grandson had no choice but to meet with him.
The Third Prince smiled and looked at the two of them. "It just so happens that Jin Nian is here today. As for the marriage alliance that I discussed with Grand Tutor Pei the other day, shouldn't Grand Tutor Pei give me an answer today?"
Pei Qing was about to speak after a moment of silence when Pei Jinnian stopped him.
He stood up and bowed. “I am deeply grateful for Your Highness’s kindness, but please forgive me. I cannot agree to this marriage.”
The Third Prince's smile faded, and his eyes turned somewhat cold.
"Does Jin Nian think that your younger sister, being of noble birth, is not good enough for you, or do you simply not want to give this prince any face?"
Pei Jinnian said without changing his expression, "Your Highness misunderstands. Jinnian had no such intention. I just didn't want to delay the princess's marriage."
The Third Prince raised his eyes. "Jin Nian, what do you mean by this?"
Pei Jinnian straightened up. "Although Jinnian has dissolved her engagement with the Crown Princess, the Crown Princess has expanded the territory of Jin and fought for the people. This righteousness has moved Jinnian. Therefore, Jinnian has decided to observe three years of mourning for the Crown Princess."
The Third Prince's gaze fell on the black cloth on Pei Jinnian's arm.
He scoffed, "So in Jin Nian's heart, only Jin Zhi is worthy of you. It seems my imperial sister is overestimating herself."
Pei Jinnian showed no panic on his face. "Jinnian has no worries. I am grateful for Your Highness's favor."
The Third Prince's smile widened again. "Jinzhi is really capable. Even after she passed away, the dog she raised is still so loyal. The Pei family is indeed tough. I wonder if the bloodline of the eldest son of the Pei family who were separated from his family also has the same character."
Pei Jinnian's gaze darkened. "What does Your Highness mean by this?"
The Third Prince smiled at the two of them, "I really didn't expect that the Pei family, a family with a century of reputation for integrity, would have a daughter-in-law who runs a brothel. Do you think that if this news gets out, the Pei family's century-old reputation will be ruined?"
Pei Qing didn't say a word the whole time, just sat there calmly drinking tea.
Pei Jinnian's face suddenly broke into a smile. "Your Highness is right."
The Third Prince was taken aback, and then he heard Pei Jinnian speak:
"The most important thing about a dog is its loyalty. If it tries to eat for two different people, it won't have a good ending."
As for my uncle's bloodline, since Your Highness was able to find out, you must also know who is behind Chengzhi.
What you want to do, Jin Nian cannot stop you, but what Jin Nian can do, Your Highness probably cannot figure out either.
This abyss in the capital harbors countless colossal beasts; who can predict all the dangers?
Pei Jinnian bowed and said, "Jinnian has official duties to attend to, so I will take my leave now."
After saying that, he turned and left.
The Third Prince's face was cold. "Grand Tutor Pei, does Jin Nian mean he wants to fight me to the death? Are you just going to watch him destroy the Pei family?"
Pei Qing chuckled, "Third Prince, I am old. The future of the Pei family still depends on Jin Nian."
The Third Prince sneered as he stood up. "The Pei family, very well indeed."
Having said that, he turned and left.
Pei Qing sat in the hall, a smile on her face because of Pei Jinnian's words.
The Pei family has a promising future.
At this moment, a voice announced from outside the door.
"Master, the second young master left the manor through the back gate. He is still injured. Should I stop his carriage?"
Pei Qing waved his hand, "No need, let him be."
Pei Hong sat in the carriage, grimacing, unsure whether to sit or stand.
Even at his age, he still gets punished by family discipline, with a spanking on his backside.
Soon, the carriage stopped at the entrance of the Imperial College.
Upon hearing the sound of students leaving the Imperial Academy, Pei Hong got out of the carriage.
He spotted Luo Chengzhi in the crowd at a glance.
He looks so much like his older brother.
He admired his older brother since childhood, despite the immense love and pampering he received at home.
But he never resisted whenever his elder brother gave the order.
He also fell seriously ill when his elder brother died.
Upon seeing Luo Chengzhi, Pei Hong felt utterly worthless.
Despite my age, my nose still felt sore.
Luo Chengzhi was taken aback when he saw Pei Hong limping toward him.
Pei Hong knew about Luo Chengzhi's resistance to the Pei family.
He didn't speak, but simply took out something wrapped in cloth from his pocket.
Pei Hong looked at Luo Chengzhi quietly for a while, "You really resemble your older brother."
After saying that, he turned and left.
Luo Chengzhi opened the cloth bag, not understanding why.
A red booklet came into view.
Is this a marriage certificate?
Luo Chengzhi opened the marriage certificate, which listed the names of Pei Yunxiao and Luo Xiangfu.
Below, the Pei family seal was affixed.
This was when Pei Hong learned that Luo Chengzhi and his mother were still alive.
This was the result of a hunger strike that lasted several days, which was punished by family discipline.
Pei Hong always joked that he was the only fool in the Pei family.
But he knew that his elder brother would definitely want his wife's name to be Luo Xiangfu.
If he were a little smarter, he wouldn't be so old and still have to rely on family discipline to do something for his elder brother.
However, ordinary people also have their own ways.
When Luo Chengzhi saw the marriage certificate and Pei Hong's limping gait, he understood everything.
He could understand the Pei family's estimation.
After all, they have an entire family behind them.
Everyone has their own difficulties.
But he saw longing in Pei Hong's eyes.
His longing for his father.
Luo Chengzhi chased after him.
"etc."
Pei Hong turned to look at Luo Chengzhi, "Chengzhi, is there anything else?"
Luo Chengzhi said, "Please wait for me."
He ran quickly toward his carriage.
He stood by his car and said a few words, when a hand reached out from inside the car window.
He took the porcelain bottle from his hand and ran over again.
Luo Chengzhi handed the porcelain bottle to Pei Hong.
"This is a secret-recipe wound medicine. It works very well. Uncle, please keep it safe."
After saying that, Luo Chengzhi turned and left.
Pei Hong returned to the car with the wound medicine, feeling relieved.
He then froze, realizing that Chengzhi had just called him "little uncle."
His elder brother's continuation of life stood vividly before him.
Pei Hong pinched his nose. "Go to North Street. Mother hasn't had much of an appetite lately. Go buy some wontons from Sister Zhang."
The two carriages drove in opposite directions.
Luo Chengzhi said to Achun and Ahe with a delighted look on his face, "Let's go find Mother. She'll be so happy when she finds out!"
Ah Chun and Ah He nodded, "Boss Luo has finally seen the light at the end of the tunnel."
Suddenly, the carriage began to shake violently.
The neighing of horses rang out from outside the carriage.
Ah Chun immediately shouted, "The horse is startled!"
Luo Chengzhi steadied himself and immediately leaped out of the carriage.
He leaped onto the horse and gripped the reins tightly in his hand.
The horse beneath him reared up and neighed, growing increasingly agitated.
Just before the horse went completely mad.
Luo Chengzhi shouted, "Ah Chun, the knife!"
A long knife flew out from inside the car.
Luo Chengzhi caught the knife handle and plunged it into the horse's neck.
Ah Chun and Ah He have already jumped off the carriage.
Before the horse crashed to the ground, Luo Chengzhi also landed mid-air.
Before they could even react to what was happening...
Suddenly, a woman's cry was heard.
"Murder! Someone rode a horse recklessly and killed someone in the street!"
The three of them looked over.
A male corpse was lying next to the carriage.
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