Shocked! The salty concubine was spoiled by the cold prince

Chapter 186: Petty

Pei Yunqing could more or less guess what Pei Yunzhao was thinking, and that was why he was unwilling to let Pei Yunzhao go easily.

Although he is the third prince, he is also the most favored prince. Once his father knows what he did to the third prince, he may not have a good ending.

This is a rare opportunity for him, and he must seize it firmly.

"Third brother, please don't waste your words. I have made my words very clear. If you hand over the military power and He Guangquan to me, I will naturally send you back safely. Otherwise, even if Pei Xu comes to pick you up personally, I will not let you go."

Pei Yunqing said this in a decisive tone, which showed that he had made up his mind.

But Pei Yunzhao would not give up either the military power or He Guangquan.

"Xiao Wu, you have a great idea. I'll take the blame, and you can take all the benefits. Where in the world can such a good thing happen?"

Pei Yunzhao raised his eyebrows and smiled. No matter how stupid he was, it was impossible for him not to understand this truth.

"Don't bother. I will never agree to this. If you don't let me go back, I will stay here. I want to see how long you can keep me captive."

This matter had already come to an end a long time ago, but Pei Yunqing was unwilling to accept it and kept holding on to it.

Now Pei Yunzhao had lost his patience and made his attitude clear again.

"Alright, Third Brother is a man of integrity. Let's fight on. I want to see who wins!"

Pei Yunqing gritted his teeth and looked at him, with unkindness in his eyes.

If Pei Yunzhao had nothing in his hands and all matters were controlled by He Guangquan, he would get what he wanted only if He Guangquan sincerely turned to him. Why would he resort to such a bad idea?

Pei Yunqing turned away, and Pei Yunzhao was not in a hurry.

He has been dealing with Pei Xu for such a long time, and now that there is no distraction from alcohol and sex, he can free up his brain to think carefully.

He felt that Pei Xu was responsible for the exposure of his deeds, and that the fact that he was kidnapped so easily by Pei Yunqing was also the result of Pei Xu's indulgence.

Although he didn't know what Pei Xu was planning, Pei Yunzhao guessed that Pei Xu would not let Pei Yunqing be proud for too long.

Even though Pei Yunqing tried his best to please Pei Xu, he was not in Pei Xu's eyes.

Perhaps in Pei Xu's eyes, they brothers are all the same, so there is no question of supporting anyone.

"Xiaowu, as your brother, let me give you another piece of advice. Don't try to hit a rock with an egg. Be careful of getting yourself into a desperate situation."

Pei Yunzhao has recently figured it out. He ended up like this because he was too arrogant at the time. If he had stayed obediently in the imperial city, it would have been fine. But once he left his father's protection, he would have been at the mercy of others and would have no power to resist.

But if he was asked to restrain himself, he naturally couldn't do it, so he made up his mind that he would never leave the imperial city until he had gained a firm foothold.

Pei Yunqing was still young and full of youthful spirit, so he couldn't think of this.

There is something that Pei Yunzhao didn't know either. Pei Yunqing possessed modern knowledge and he thought he was more advanced than everyone else.

Just like the explosion during the autumn hunt, no one could have created it except him.

Therefore, Pei Yunqing ignored him.

Everyone has his or her own path to walk, and no one can stop him or her with just a few words of advice from others.

If people could really be persuaded, there wouldn't be so many people who regret their actions in the world.

Pei Yunzhao naturally understood this logic. He also felt that he was meddling in other people's affairs. He was already imprisoned, but he still had the leisure to do so.

But it doesn't matter how much his brothers fight. He doesn't want Pei Yunqing to become a knife in Pei Xu's hands. That would be a huge joke.

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Just as he thought, Pei Xu now wanted to use Pei Yunqing to get rid of Pei Yunzhao.

But since it kept dragging on and not taking action, Pei Xu began to doubt whether Pei Yunqing was so cruel.

"Now the Fifth Prince has been forced into a desperate situation and has exposed himself. There is no way back. Even if he is reluctant, he has to act according to our plan."

Gu Jiaorong's chess skills have improved in the past two days. She pinched the chess piece with her slender fingers, placed it on the chessboard, and then spoke with a faint smile.

"Rong'er is right, but winter is coming soon. If we delay any longer, it might not be a solution."

Pei Xu calculated the time and wanted to resolve this matter before the New Year.

Regardless of whether Pei Yunzhao can leave Jinzhou City alive, there should be some progress in this matter.

"Pei Yunqing is petty after all, and he doesn't have the guts to actually negotiate with Pei Yunzhao and kill him. What do you want?"

If Pei Xu had coveted that little bit of military power, Pei Yunzhao would have met with an accident by now.

Even if we don't kill him, it would be the same if we cripple him.

It is impossible for the emperor to want a disabled son as his heir, even if he is of noble birth and his mother is favored.

"Your Highness, they are brothers after all. Even if they don't have much affection for each other, there is still some blood relationship."

Blood ties are normal wherever they appear, but it seems ridiculous when they appear in the royal family.

If there really were blood ties, no one would kill their father or brother.

But he didn't say such words. Instead, he pursed his lips and smiled. The cold-bloodedness of the royal family was something only he needed to know.

"I just hope their affection is somewhat genuine, and it will be worth the time I wasted."

He spoke with a smile, but the smile did not reach his eyes, and his voice seemed cold.

Gu Jiaorong didn't care. She knew that Pei Xu didn't like the Pei Yunzhao brothers, and besides, those two were indeed not good people.

"Don't be anxious, Your Majesty. Just wait patiently. There will be a surprise eventually."

Gu Jiaorong took a sip of tea and then turned her attention back to the chessboard.

She is now unable to move around easily, and the only way she can do is play chess to relieve her boredom. She no longer wants to go out.

After all, she wanted to go out for a walk because she was bored staying in this house. Now that there were other things to divert her attention, she couldn't think about that matter anymore.

"it is good."

Pei Xu looked at her and nodded. He had already waited for so long, so he was not afraid to wait any longer.

Perhaps, Pei Yunqing will really give him a surprise.

After all, things have developed to this point, and Hu Dequan can't really wait any longer.

Seeing that the time to return to Beijing is almost over, delaying it any further would probably cause trouble again.

Hu Dequan was indeed anxious, and he knew that this matter was not simple, but he could only swallow this loss.

He never imagined that the Fifth Prince could do such a thing.

Even though the Fifth Prince was an ambitious man, he was only in his teens after all and often claimed to be sick and stayed at home. He always thought that the Fifth Prince was not a concern.

Even the prince has never looked at this brother straight in the eye.

Hu Dequan could certainly solve this problem himself, but he was afraid of taking responsibility.

People are afraid of death when they get old. The emperor is afraid of death, so he, a eunuch, is naturally even more afraid.

So he went to Pei Xu.

"Your Majesty, I really don't know what to do about this matter. As time passes by and there is still no news of the Third Prince, I can only come to you for help."

Hu Dequan's face was filled with worry, and he indeed looked very worried.

However, it would be a lie to say that he really didn't know the whereabouts of the third prince.

Pei Yunqing's methods were not particularly sophisticated, so it was not difficult for him to find out Pei Yunzhao's whereabouts.

"Eunuch Hu, it's useless for you to come to me. I'm busy with disaster relief and I really can't spare any time."

Pei Xu was lying with his eyes open. If he really couldn't spare any time, he shouldn't be here at this moment, but in the government office.

Hu Dequan had specifically inquired before coming. Now the situation in Jinzhou City has improved a lot. If Pei Xu is willing to help, he can naturally divert some of his attention.

"Your Highness, I know disaster relief is a matter of great importance, but the Third Prince is still missing. What should I do?"

Hu Dequan wiped away his tears anxiously. No matter whether these tears were genuine or crocodile tears, his attitude was clear.

Pei Xu frowned and pretended to be thoughtful.

"Eunuch Hu is right. The Third Prince is a descendant of the Emperor. If anything happens to him, it will not be good news for you or me."

Pei Xu pondered for a moment, but still didn't offer to help.

Hu Dequan was extremely anxious, and his cloudy eyes looked at him eagerly.

"How about this, I'll send a team out to help you find the Third Prince, but I can't say whether we can find him or not."

Pei Xu offered to help and did not forget to say a disclaimer.

He is not involved in this matter openly, so even if something happens in the future it will have nothing to do with him.

Hu Dequan didn't expect Pei Xu to react like this. He felt a little disappointed, but didn't dare to show it.

"If Your Highness is willing to help, that would be the best outcome. However, I am not as strong as I used to be. There are many things I am unsure of, so I still need Your Highness's guidance."

Hu Dequan was determined to get Pei Xu on board, regardless of whether Pei Xu was willing or not.

"Eunuch Hu, you must understand that our missions are different. I dare not interfere with yours. After all, the prince's affairs are of great importance, and disaster relief cannot afford even the slightest mistake."

What Pei Xu said made sense, but Hu Dequan refused to listen carefully.

Hu Dequan now looked at Pei Xu as if he had seen a life-saving straw.

"Your Highness, I naturally know this, so I only want to ask Your Highness to give me some pointers. I dare not ask Your Highness to do it yourself."

Hu Dequan's face was full of smiles, but his eyes were filled with calculation.

He had made up his mind that this matter would not resolve itself no matter what.

Otherwise, he would not have waited until now.

"Then tell me, but I can't guarantee that I can give you any good advice."

Pei Xu spoke lightly, he had already seen through Hu Dequan's thoughts.

"I dare not ask for anything else. As long as Your Highness is willing to help, that will be enough. With Your Highness's help, I am sure that my life will not be as difficult as it is now."

Hu Dequan's smile became more and more flattering. Now he had only one way to please Pei Xu.

After all, he always adheres to the doctrine of the mean and does not want to offend anyone. However, this mentality will not make him smooth sailing, but will only make him unable to move forward.

If he had a little bit of the ruthlessness and boldness he had in his youth, he wouldn't be where he is today.

Pei Xu waved his hand, no longer having the patience to listen to his flattery.

"Okay, stop talking nonsense and get your story out of the way. Don't waste my time."

After finishing this matter, he still has to go back to accompany Gu Jiaorong.

Hu Dequan didn't dare disobey, nor did he dare ask Pei Xu what else he was busy with. He forced a smile and said, "Now that the Third Prince has disappeared, and He Guangquan is still detained, Your Highness, what do you think of his punishment?"

Logically speaking, it doesn't matter when He Guangquan is dealt with. After all, compared with Pei Yunzhao, he is just a strategist.

"Do you still need to ask me how to deal with a mere strategist?"

Pei Xu frowned and looked at Hu Dequan with dissatisfaction.

He didn't think that Hu Dequan didn't know what to do. The old eunuch probably didn't want to take responsibility, but he didn't dare to keep He Guangquan anymore.

It is hard to say that He Guangquan was not the reason why Pei Yunqing did such a thing.

"Since this matter is related to him, we naturally cannot let him go easily. If Eunuch Hu is unsure what to do, we can bring him back to the capital. We will naturally make a decision then."

It was the same whether Pei Xu had come up with this idea or not, but Hu Dequan couldn't say anything.

"Alright, there's no need to bother me with this little thing. Go back first, and someone will help you find the Third Prince this afternoon."

Pei Xu waved his hand impatiently and sent him away.

Although Hu Dequan still wanted to speak, he knew that he could not offend Pei Xu.

Even though His Majesty has never said anything bad about Pei Xu, as he serves His Majesty personally, how could he not know that His Majesty is afraid of Pei Xu.

There are not many people in this world who can make Your Majesty feel fearful.

"I will take my leave now and will not disturb Your Highness any longer."

Hu Dequan left very tactfully without further ado.

After all, Pei Xu agreed to help, so he could take advantage of the situation.

He had a good idea, but he didn't know that Pei Xu would never give him this opportunity.

However, with Pei Xu's joining, Pei Yunqing did feel a bit more urgent.

Pei Yunqing was angry that Pei Yunzhao refused to give in, and wanted to take action against him to let him know that he was now a prisoner and no longer the high and mighty Third Prince.

But once punishment is used, there will be no turning back.

Pei Yunqing had no one else to discuss with, just that group of useless subordinates.

He felt annoyed just by seeing that group of people. How could he listen to their opinions? Besides, they didn't have any good opinions.

Therefore, he could only harass Pei Yunzhao every day.

Pei Yunzhao was also annoyed by his harassment and didn't even have a good face.

As a result, the relationship between the two brothers became worse and worse, although it was not good before.

"Old Five, I'll say it again. Let me go and I'll let this matter go. If you insist on doing this, I'll never let you go if I ever get the chance to leave."

Even if Pei Yunzhao could endure hardship, he couldn't stay there any longer, not to mention that he was not one who could endure hardship.

Pei Yunqing couldn't help but smile brightly when he heard this.

"Third brother, I've already told you that I can let you go, but you just have to agree to my conditions."

The implication is that if you don't agree, forget it.

"Old Five, you're asking for too much. Do you know how much effort I've put in?"

If Pei Yunzhao hadn't raised a group of soldiers, he wouldn't have been involved in the corruption case, and he wouldn't have come to this damn place.

So far, he still doesn't know how much evidence Pei Xu has.