Song Lin scrutinized Pei Xi's expression, a mocking thought crossing his mind.
He came here today to find out the relationship between Consort Yun and Jiang Wan. The General's Mansion has fallen to such a state that what he has is worthless, and he has long given up hope of gaining Consort Yun's favor.
But to everyone's surprise, Pei Xi was incredibly foolish.
He had only expressed his loyalty slightly, and the other party had already taken the bait.
"As long as the Third Prince is willing to lend a helping hand, this humble subject is willing to do anything!"
Knowing that Pei Xi was a playboy obsessed with eating, drinking, and merrymaking, Song Lin said in a low voice, "This humble subject has a birdcage made of pure gold, exquisite and valuable. If the Third Prince likes it, this humble subject will send someone to deliver it tomorrow..."
"Eh."
Pei Xi shook his head, looking disgusted.
"What good things haven't I seen? A golden cage is nothing. If you are truly willing to surrender, do me a favor. Once you do it, everything will be fine."
"What is it?" Song Lin asked.
“There is one person who is a great hindrance to me. If you can get rid of him, I will believe in your loyalty.”
Song Lin was slightly taken aback: "You want me... to kill someone?"
"What, you don't dare?" Pei Xi said with displeasure. "This man has no background; he's just a merchant who has drifted to the capital. No one will know if he dies."
"Even if something really happens, with me, the prince, protecting you, what do you have to be afraid of?"
Song Lin hesitated for a moment: "But this is, after all, a human life..."
"Listen, it's so lively outside."
Pei Xi suddenly opened the window, and a row of palace maids were passing by on the long street carrying various rewards. Their chattering voices reached the two of them through the palace walls.
Song Lin vaguely heard them mention the General's Mansion.
"Young Master Song, do you not know? The Emperor himself ordered that the Imperial Attendants be sent to organize the investiture banquet for Song Yu. With the Emperor's support, this banquet will surely be grand and dignified."
Pei Xi sneered.
"The more powerful Song Yu becomes, the harder life will be for the Gu family and you. I'm afraid you won't even have a chance to turn things around before you fall victim to the poisonous hands of Song Yu and his mother."
“That Madam Jiang in your household is not someone to be trifled with; she won’t leave you any way out.”
Song Lin's expression stiffened when his secret was exposed.
Jiang Wan is indeed ruthless.
Not only were they deprived of their food and charcoal, but they were also forbidden from having a doctor treat their mother. With winter approaching, they were being tortured to death!
The more lavish the investiture banquet is, the more smug she'll become, and who knows what tricks she might have up her sleeve then…
Song Lin had an idea: "Does the Third Prince have a solution?"
Pei Xi snorted: "Of course, you heard the eunuch's order just now. It's most likely that Father Emperor asked me to preside over the investiture banquet."
"If I wanted to use some tricks, it would be easy. Not only would the banquet be ruined, but even Prince Song Yu would be punished."
Song Lin hesitated for a moment, then gritted his teeth and said, "Very well, Your Majesty, I will heed your words."
Pei Xi smiled and took out a slip of paper from his sleeve.
"That person will appear here in two days. You must take his life, and you must do it yourself."
He said.
"I can only be at ease when you personally confirm that he is no longer breathing."
Song Lin agreed, took his leave, and left the palace.
Only after getting into the carriage did he take out the note and read it.
There were only a few strokes on it, indicating the time and place. Coincidentally, that street was right next to the General's Mansion.
Looking at the delicate handwriting, Song Lin felt it looked vaguely familiar, but couldn't recall where he had seen it before.
He irritably put the note away.
He didn't know who would appear in the alley, but he felt that things weren't so simple.
As a prince, Pei Xi had countless followers. Why would he need to go through so much trouble to kill an unknown person?
This person's identity must be extraordinary.
Considering Pei Xi's playful and teasing nature, the person who could cause conflict with him was most likely a young master from an official family.
Pei Xi was afraid of arousing suspicion, which is why he asked him to take action.
Song Lin frowned.
He used to follow the Hermit of Nanshan, but he didn't master proper martial arts; however, he was very skilled in espionage.
Taking the life of a spoiled young master is not difficult.
In fact, he had no choice but to take this risk.
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