Longyou.
"The assassins we sent out didn't return, but Pei Zhi arrived safely in Dayu." Pei Jian was like a furious lion. "You said you would definitely get things done, and this is what you've done?"
"Father, please calm down. I don't know the specifics either."
Pei Ju also felt wronged. He should be the person in the entire Pei family who most wanted Pei Zhi dead. Even his father's willingness to take action against Pei Zhi this time was only made after Pei Ju's constant persuasion.
How could he possibly be lenient with Pei Zhi?
"Did you directly relay my orders to have them kill Pei Zhi?"
Upon hearing Pei Jian's words, Pei Ju nodded hurriedly, "Your son dared not omit anything and conveyed Father's orders completely."
"Those men sent out must all be dead."
Pei Jian slowly sat down in the chair, leaning his head against the back of the chair, looking extremely tired.
"Father, has Pei Zhi secretly trained a private army?"
"Foolish!" Pei Jian looked at Pei Ju in front of him with an angry expression. How could he have been so foolish as to think that Pei Ju was better than Zhi'er?
"Zhi'er is focused on alchemy, and besides, she's always under my nose. How could she possibly have the ability to raise a private army?"
Upon hearing this, Pei Ju realized he had said the wrong thing and lowered his head without saying a word.
A few breaths later, Pei Jian spoke again, "I'm afraid that as soon as Zhi'er left Longyou, Dayu sent people to keep an eye on her in the dark."
"Why?"
"Why? You ask me why?" Pei Jian stood up angrily. "If Azhi were useless to Dayu, would Dayu send someone to keep an eye on her? I shouldn't have listened to you and sent Azhi to Dayu in the first place."
Now that's settled, the Gong family is gone, and the Yun family was long gone too.
The Qin family is in complete chaos, and real power has now returned to Madam Qin's hands... He only has one trump card left to play...
“Father, the reason you are angry with your sister is because she betrayed you.”
Pei Ju was unusually clear-headed. "When we were in the Qin family, if she hadn't confirmed Mei'er's identity, we wouldn't have been in such a passive position. Now you're starting to think your sister is good, but back then you were so angry that you wanted to kill her yourself."
Are you implying that we're talking about our elders?
"Your son wouldn't dare," Pei Ju knelt down. "Your son just feels that you shouldn't have any more expectations for your sister. We should fight against Dayu together."
"You just need to do your job well."
Pei Jian looked at Pei Ju with a gloomy expression. This son of his was worrying too much these days. Would he one day want to worry about the whole Pei family?
After Pei Ju left, Pei Jian rubbed his temples weakly.
"Master, the eldest young master is also worried about you."
"Is he worried about me? He's probably worried about the stability of the Pei family's young master's position."
For once, Pei Jian began to think of Pei Zhi's good qualities. At least Pei Zhi had never had much interest in power... she was devoted to the Pei family.
Seeing Pei Jian's expression, his subordinates felt a pang of unease.
How did the Pei family, which was doing so well, end up like this?
......
That night, Pei Jian had a nightmare.
I woke up in the middle of the night drenched in sweat, sitting on the bed panting heavily.
"Master, I will go and fetch the doctor right away."
“Alright, I am a doctor myself.” Pei Jian waved his hand. “I want to go to the study to sit for a while. You don’t need to come with me.”
After saying this, Pei Jian put on his outer robe and headed towards the study.
Pei Jian's panic subsided only when he saw the living Gu worms again. Fortunately... the power of his trump card was enough to destroy the Great Yu.
Once the most powerful enemy of the aristocratic families disappears, the Pei family's opportunity will arrive.
"who!"
Footsteps sounded outside the study. Pei Jian quickly put the hidden compartment back in its original position and sat down in the chair behind the desk.
"Is the head of the family still awake so late?"
A subordinate bowed to Pei Jian and said, "This is a message from Da Yu. I originally intended to deliver it to you first thing tomorrow morning, but seeing that the light was still on in the study, I came directly here."
"Give it to me."
Pei Jian took the note, opened it, and saw Gu Qingfeng's handwriting.
“It was sent by Gu Qingfeng.” Pei Jian couldn’t help but frown when Gu Qingfeng was mentioned. “This Gu Qingfeng is a bit too impatient.”
“He suffers excruciating pain every month, and as a pampered descendant of the Yellow Emperor, it’s understandable that he can’t bear it,” the subordinate said slowly. “What does Your Majesty intend to do?”
Pei Jian fell silent, thinking of the Gu worms in the hidden compartment earlier.
This is our last resort; shouldn't we test its effectiveness first?
If it turns out that it has no effect, wouldn't the Pei family be left with nowhere to go?
Thinking of this, Pei Jian's eyes narrowed slightly. He stood up and took out a small bag of white powder. "Have Gu Qingfeng find an opportunity to let Jiang Yu smell this powder."
"yes."
The subordinate didn't ask any further questions and simply took the powder and left the study.
Pei Jian pursed his lips. If Jiang Yu experienced severe stomach pain after smelling the powder, it would mean that the Gu worm's effect was guaranteed.
This intense pain will not affect the child in Jiang Yu's womb; it will only prematurely awaken the... "child worm" within Jiang Yu's body.
Thinking of this, Pei Jian revealed a cruel smile.
......
Da Yu.
Gu Qingfeng was curled up in his wheelchair, the intense pain making him pale and speechless. He had to endure this kind of pain several times every month.
Pei Jian would deliberately postpone giving him the antidote each month.
The door opened and Mei Chu rushed in with silver needles. Half an hour later, Gu Qingfeng lay weakly on the bed.
"Alright, we should be able to hold out until he gives you the antidote."
"Thank you very much, Dr. Mei." Gu Qingfeng smiled slightly. "The letter has been sent to Pei Jian, but we haven't received a reply yet."
Mei Chu nodded upon hearing this. "If there is a reply, please contact me as soon as possible."
"How's your investigation into Mother's matter going?" Gu Qingfeng asked cautiously, seemingly afraid that Mei Chu wouldn't want to tell him.
Looking at Gu Qingfeng's expression, Mei Chu finally sighed, "We are currently investigating in the direction of the Gu worms, and we don't have much time left."
"Gu worms? Aren't those things from the Di Kingdom?"
Gu Qingfeng struggled to sit up. "Back then, the Di Kingdom's sorcerer... but he's already dead."
“Yes, we only have suspicions at the moment.” Mei Chu looked steadily at Gu Qingfeng. “Now that you, Second Prince, can help the Empress Dowager a lot, you must tell me if you have any news.”
"Okay, I definitely will."
Gu Qingfeng nodded. He was willing to risk his life to ensure his mother's safety.
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