"My lord, there were traps in the underground of the Gong family's residence. When the entire Gong family's grounds collapsed, everyone was buried underground," Chang Qing said with lingering fear. "After the collapse, I went to check on the Gong family head and Gong Liusheng, but I didn't see the old lady Gong or the madam Gong."
"ah--"
With a heart-wrenching roar, Gong Liuming, lying on the ground, was filled with hatred in his eyes, "So many lives lost! You heartless people, be careful you won't get your retribution!"
"Retribution?"
Jiang He seemed to have heard something extremely funny. "What's wrong? Did I force you to plot against the Yun family? Or did I force your father and Gong Liusheng to return to the Gong family? Or did I build the traps under your Gong family's property?"
"Even if we take a step back and say the worst, did I press the switch on that mechanism?"
Jiang He walked to Gong Liuming's side and patted Gong Liuming's face. "Every wrong has its perpetrator, and every debt has its debtor. They will go find the people they should find."
"And you, if you weren't paralyzed, you wouldn't even have the chance to speak to me now."
After saying this, Jiang He ignored Gong Liuming and began to arrange matters related to settling in Longzuo.
After setting everything up, Jiang He pulled Bai Qian to sit on a haystack.
“It’s been several months since we last saw you. Yao Yao and I miss you terribly.” Jiang He spoke like a abandoned wild animal, which made Bai Qian laugh out loud.
"Jiang He, stop pretending." Bai Qian immediately saw through Jiang He's pretense. "How is the Empress Dowager's health? It's been almost eight months already, and I'm always very worried about her."
"Hmph!" Jiang He snorted coldly, "The Empress is doing very well, but I haven't seen you show any concern for me."
"How do you plan to get the news out here?" Bai Qian felt a weight lifted from her heart upon hearing that Jiang Yu was alright, and began to plan for the current situation.
When the topic turned to business, Jiang He's expression became more serious.
“We didn’t kill those people from the Gong family. We just said we were going to the Gong family with the father and son to confront them. We never expected that the old lady and madam of the Gong family would drag us down with them.”
Jiang He revealed a cold smile, "As for those spies, their identities will be buried forever."
"That's what I think too."
Bai Qian's eyes darted around. "Of course, to make it more believable, we'll say that we went through a lot of trouble to rescue Gong Liuming, but he was injured in the arms and legs."
“Excellent, but one more thing to add: Gong Liuming accused the Pei family of instigating them to do this.”
Chang Qing, who was about to come over to report to Jiang He, heard the couple's conversation and suddenly felt a chill run down his spine. He wanted to slip away as if his feet were greased.
"Have you heard enough?" A sinister voice rang out, and Chang Qing tripped and fell to the ground. "Ouch!"
"If you've heard enough, then do as I and your wife just said."
"Alright, alright, I'll go right away."
Seeing Chang Qing stagger away, Bai Qian stared intently at Jiang He, her fingers restlessly hooking around Jiang He's belt. "You just said you missed me?"
"You can't stop thinking about it? You want to think about it everywhere? Madam, you can check me out." Jiang He's eyes suddenly darkened, and he gripped Bai Qian tightly with his large hand. "Let's go back to the camp."
......
News of the Gong family spread quickly, and as Jiang He and Bai Qian had planned, Da Yu was placed in an innocent position.
The Pei family.
"How shameless!" Pei Jian said angrily. "I absolutely do not believe these rumors. It must be Da Yu that has done something to this, and now they are even deliberately spreading rumors that I instigated the Gong family!"
"This is putting me in an unjust and immoral position!"
"Father, don't worry." A male voice rang out, and Pei Jian's expression improved considerably. He looked up at the person who had come, "Ju'er, tell me, how should we deal with this situation?"
"Father, I feel that our Pei family has been targeted. We need to do something to put the mind at ease in Dayu." Pei Ju had finally been released, and thinking of Pei Zhi, who was still the young master, a sinister glint flashed in his eyes.
"How can we appease Da Yu's heart?"
“Yes, it’s about telling Da Yu that our Pei family doesn’t want to have a conflict with them right now, and that we are willing to coexist peacefully.” Pei Ju pursed his lips. “Most importantly, it’s about letting the world know that our Pei family is seeking peace.”
"Then how can one demonstrate a desire for peace?"
Pei Jian felt that Pei Ju's words made some sense, so he became interested and continued to ask questions.
"Let my sister go to Da Yu for a while."
Pei Ju fell silent after speaking, and the atmosphere in the air instantly became strange. A thin layer of sweat appeared on Pei Ju's back.
Why did you send your sister to Da Yu?
“Father, my sister is the young master. Our Pei family has already sent the young master to Dayu. Isn’t our desire for peace obvious?” Pei Ju swallowed hard. “Moreover, now that the supply of medicinal herbs is cut off, it will be even more difficult for my sister to refine medicine. Why not go to Dayu and use Dayu’s medicinal herbs?”
Pei Jian pondered for a full half hour after hearing this before finally speaking, "As you say."
He was also worried about how to give the position of young master to Pei Ju.
Although Zhi'er is filial, she is really not suitable to manage the Pei family.
"I'll talk to Zhi'er about this. Just take care of what you have."
"I understand, child."
......
"Zhi'er".
"Father's here?" Pei Zhi saw Pei Jian approaching and quickly put down the medical book in her hand and stood up. "Father, is there something you want to see your daughter about?"
"I just came to see you."
Pei Jian sat down with a smile, and as Pei Zhi personally poured him tea, he felt a little uneasy.
"Have you been reading lately?"
“Yes, my daughter hasn’t had much to do lately, so she’s been looking at the books in our library. She’s almost finished reading them all.” Pei Zhi smiled, but her heart trembled slightly when she saw Pei Jian’s eyes.
“Zhi’er is passionate about alchemy, but our supply of medicinal herbs has been cut off.” Pei Jian sighed. “The Gong family has also been in trouble recently, and I’m always feeling uneasy.”
"Is there any child who can help their father?"
When Pei Zhi said those words, her blood ran cold, especially her heart.
“Zhi’er, if you are willing to go to Dayu... not only can you use Dayu’s medicinal herbs to make medicine, but you can also tell Dayu that my Pei family wants to make peace. You are the young master of the Pei family, and they will definitely believe you.”
After Pei Jian finished speaking, he didn't dare to look Pei Zhi in the eye, but Pei Zhi smiled.
“Your son is willing to go, Father. Your son will set off tomorrow.”
"Zhi'er..."
"As the young master of the Pei family, I should make some contributions to the Pei family." Pei Zhi's eyes were a little hot. Her father sent her to Dayu and used her as a hostage.
The father she risked her life to save back then.
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