A luxurious and comfortable carriage, escorted by several people, rushed into the Kyoto city before the city gates closed. The gatekeeper saw the emblem belonging to the Dingguo Palace on the top of the carriage, and quickly ordered the soldiers to let it go, while nodding and bowing and standing by the roadside until

Only after the carriage had gone away did he stand up.

The carriage moved forward unhurriedly and arrived outside Duke Dingguo's Mansion in Dongcheng. However, it did not drive toward the side door. Instead, it continued eastward along Fuqian Street, and then stopped in front of a small and exquisite courtyard gate on the adjacent street.

Pei Yongnian came to the carriage, bowed slightly and said, "Mr. Xi, we're here."

There was no movement in the carriage. After a long while, Mr. Xi asked with some confusion: "Why are you doing this?"

Pei Yongnian had a complicated look in his slender eyes and smiled: "What do you mean, sir? I don't know."

Mr. Xi came out of the carriage, stood in front of Pei Yongnian, and asked calmly: "Where is Pei Rong?"

Pei Yongnian turned sideways, raised his hand and pointed to the courtyard next to him, bowed and said, "The master is in the courtyard."

Mr. Xi put his hands behind his back, holding the broken piece of jade in his right hand, with a faint smile on his face, his eyes seemed to be able to penetrate the heavy eaves, and said lightly: "If I remember correctly,

, you were rescued by the late Duke during his military campaign.

, taking pity on your miserable life experience, he brought you back to the capital. After that, he entrusted you with important responsibilities and placed great trust in you. After the death of the late Duke, the Dowager made you the chief steward. Although you were a slave,

But he can walk among dignitaries and be treated with courtesy wherever he goes."

Pei Yongnian's back was slightly rickety, but the expression of gratitude on his face did not seem to be fake: "I will never dare or forget the kindness of the Duke and his wife."

Mr. Xi's right hand hung in front of him, staring at the broken piece of jade, with a smile on his face, but there was a cold and solemn meaning in his laughter: "You are indeed very smart, knowing that if there are no relics of the late Duke, even if you pretend to be the Queen,

Madam’s order, you can’t even persuade me on your own.”

Pei Yongnian said respectfully: "I can't help myself, sir. Please punish me."

Mr. Xi shook his head slightly and said, "You can't help yourself? People in the world often use this kind of excuse. But as everyone knows, there is another saying: A true man can do something but not do something."

Pei Yongnian's complexion suddenly changed.

Mr. Xi waved his left hand and slapped him on the shoulder.

Pei Yongnian flew backwards for more than ten feet, spraying out a stream of blood mist along the way. After he landed, his face was pale and his breath was like a gossamer.

The eight servants did not step forward to check Pei Yongnian's injury. Instead, they immediately surrounded Mr. Xi. Their faces were solemn and their breath was long, unlike ordinary servants. At the same time, some figures vaguely appeared near the courtyard, and their sights changed from

Staring at Mr. Xi in different directions.

Mr. Xi seemed unaware and glanced at Pei Yongnian, who was lying on the ground moaning, and said calmly: "For the sake of Mrs. Tai, I will not kill you today."

Then he walked towards the small courtyard.

The eight servants looked at each other and did not follow him, but just stood guard at the door.

Pei Yongnian was lying on the ground, with regret in his eyes. After a moment, someone appeared from the shadows, lifted him onto the carriage, and then drove the carriage away from the place.

The courtyard is not big, so Mr. Xi went straight to the main hall.

The hall was brightly lit and there was a round table with delicacies from all over the world.

Pei Rong was sitting on the main seat, enjoying a delicious meal. When Mr. Xi came in, he raised his head and smiled and said: "Sir is here, please sit down."

After Mr. Xi sat down, he spoke with murderous intent: "Just because I don't like killing people doesn't mean I can't kill people."

Pei Rong chewed the tender venison, then picked up the silk cloth next to him to wipe his mouth, and sneered: "You dare to kill me?"

Mr. Xi looked at Uncle Dingyuan, who had a good family background but had accomplished nothing. His eyes did not show any hatred for the iron that could not be transformed into steel. Instead, he was a bit disdainful and angry. He said in a deep voice: "Brother Yue told me that bandits might rob someone."

When I raided Green Willow Manor, I thought it was because he was suspicious at first. Now it seems that I have wasted decades and can’t see as clearly as a child. You tried so hard to connect with the bandits, and then you persuaded Pei Yongnian to take me away.

After being deceived to this point, I think some bandits have already taken action against Green Willow Village, right?"

Pei Rong laughed loudly, pointed to the pot of wine in front of Mr. Xi and said: "Sir, this is the most authentic Pingjiang Double Steaming. Ordinary people can't buy it even if they have money. I got it specially to honor you."

Mr. Xi remained silent.

Pei Rong looked extremely proud, but he refused to admit Mr. Xi's inference at all: "I can understand what Mr. Xi said, but I don't quite understand it. I am just a dandy and a libertine who has no title.

It's just a legacy left by our ancestors. Who in Kyoto doesn't know that? I've heard about those bandits, but I can only say that the Xifu is incompetent! It's really ridiculous that the hundreds of thousands of soldiers in the capital can't do anything to a group of bandits.

.It’s just that the Xifu is incompetent, but I’m just a loser who indulges in sensuality. How can I hook up with those bandits? Sir, you might as well go to the Yushitai to complain to me and see who among the gentlemen in the court will believe it?

"

Mr. Xi suddenly opened the lid of the wine bottle in front of him, and a strong and overbearing aroma of wine instantly overflowed.

He poured a glass of wine and said in a leisurely manner: "The Madam asked me to help. Although I agreed, I didn't want to interfere too much. After all, I had the kindness of the late Duke, so I didn't want to interfere.

Things in the Duke's house. This child Pei Yue is very smart. Anyone who is not blind can see it. Not only are you not blind, but you are also a child of an aristocratic family who has been taught by the late Duke. You don't have such a vision. Later I thought, maybe

It's because of this child's mother that you have some resentment in your heart, but when I saw you tonight, I realized that you wanted to kill him."

Mr. Xi paused for a moment, rubbed the wine glass with two fingers of his right hand, frowned and asked, "Why?"

Why?

Pei Rong's expression changed, and he wanted to curse several times, but he still forced himself to endure it, and said in a nonchalant manner: "I don't understand what you are talking about, sir."

Mr. Xi ignored it and continued: "If this child is extremely naughty, it is reasonable for you to want to teach him a lesson, but this is not the case, but you still regard him as a thorn in your side. Tiger venom does not eat its seeds, let alone human beings.

Feelings of pity for your son? On the way here, I thought about it, and there is only one reason why you can do such a crazy thing, and that is that he is not your son."

The lights in this hall were bright and bright, but Pei Rong's expression changed drastically, as if he had seen a ghost.

Mr. Xi's words have two meanings. The first is that he knows that Pei Yongnian is telling lies and that he was tricked into coming to Kyoto in order to divert him away from Pei Yue. The second is that he has guessed the truth.

, a truth that many people cannot believe, Pei Yue is not Pei Rong’s son.

Pei Rong's hands trembled slightly and he said with difficulty: "Since you know, why are you willing to come?"

Mr. Xi did not answer, but changed the subject and said: "The late Duke was very kind to me, so I knew that there were things I should not do, but I did not dissuade him. At worst, I would repay this kindness with my life. In the autumn of the first year of Yongning, I

I once helped him handle something, but later I found out that the matter was much more serious than I thought."

Pei Rong suddenly said angrily: "As my father's most trusted advisor, how could you not advise him and allow him to get involved in such things, so that my Pei family, the most powerful family in the army, was forced to be the only one left?

Next empty shelf!”

Mr. Xi stared hard and said coldly: "You are not worthy of judging your father."

Pei Rong became more and more furious. He slammed his palm on the table, shaking the cup and shook it. He said loudly: "I am not worthy? Back then, I was also a civil and military practitioner, determined to inherit the glory of my ancestors. Just because of your selfishness, I am forced to

Is it my fault that I can only stay in the house and be a debaucher? How can I not hate it? "

A hint of sarcasm appeared on Mr. Xi's face, and he said slowly: "So this is why you hate Brother Yue for his immortality?"

Hearing this, Pei Rong suddenly calmed down from his anger. He lowered his eyes and said, "I don't understand what you said, sir. After all, that little beast is my son. How could I force him to die?"

Mr. Xi did not argue with him. He only pressed forward and asked, "Whose child is Brother Yue?"

Pei Rong's eyes were red, his fists were clenched, his lips were pursed, and he said nothing.
Chapter completed!