Chapter 997 998 [After the Mist] (Part 1)

This private house was originally built by a wealthy businessman in the capital. Later, due to poor management, the business in Yunzhou had to be closed down, and then the house was resold. On the surface, it is only a third-in courtyard, but there is another courtyard inside.

You Qiankun, at least in terms of area, exceeds the limit by a lot, but in this vast and bitter cold land on the border, even the government is too lazy to pay attention to these small things.

In the east wing, the fragrance of tea lingers, the candlelight is bright, blending with the darkening sky outside, creating a peaceful and peaceful atmosphere.

For Chen Xizhi, she never thought that one day she would be able to sit across from Pei Yue. The attitudes of both parties were relatively calm, unlike the previous situation where they were tense when they met.

She poured tea and pushed it in front of Pei Yue, and then said calmly: "It seems that Wang Pingzhang had a connection with the barbarians in the wasteland a long time ago. I was surprised that Liu Zheng didn't get angry, but after thinking about it carefully, this is also in line with them.

After you got through the crisis of trust caused by the victory in the southern border, Wang Pingzhang should have been more alert and wary of you, even more than Gu Liang."

Her face looked as normal, and her eyebrows still had the cold determination of the past, but in fact she was a little nervous at this time, because she didn't know what kind of answer Pei Yue would give.

Judging from previous cases, Pei Yue obviously had no interest in discussing these serious matters with her.

Pei Yue took the tea cup but did not drink it. He just put it on the table in front of him and said lightly: "Wang Pingzhang is so afraid of me, not because I am stronger than my father-in-law, but because he cannot grasp my mind. In other words, in his case,

In my heart, I am still the stupid young man who was willing to sacrifice his life and blood for the king, but it is difficult to deal with such stupid people."

Looking at Pei Yue's movements, Chen Xizhi had a cold look in his eyes and said, "Are you afraid that I will poison you?"

Pei Yue seemed not to notice her faint anger, and said calmly: "Let's get down to business."

Chen Xizhi was startled, then put away the indifference on his face, and said slowly: "Business? Since you know that the rise of the barbarians is closely related to Wang Pingzhang, why do you still come to Northern Xinjiang to wade into the muddy waters?"

Pei Yue raised his eyes and stared into her eyes, and said unhurriedly: "It is hard to disobey the emperor's order."

Chen Xizhi shook his head and said calmly: "Perhaps you think that Wang Pingzhang wants to transfer you away and stir up trouble in Kyoto. Liu Zheng has always been hypocritical and wants to find a reason to plot against others. He hopes that Wang Pingzhang can take action after you leave, so that he can

We can justifiably eliminate the Wang family, the only remaining powerful figure in the military. Unfortunately, based on my understanding of Wang Pingzhang, he would never design such a stupid situation."

Pei Yue asked: "Then what does he want to do?"

Chen Xizhi said quietly: "He only wants your life."

The room suddenly fell into a long silence.

Pei Yue never said a word, and his expression didn't even change much. It seemed that this guess was ordinary and nothing eye-catching. Chen Xizhi couldn't help frowning and said: "Do you think he dare not do this? Or do you think he does?

Not yet?"

Pei Yue asked calmly: "Are you concerned about me?"

Chen Xizhi's face did not change and he said coldly: "If you die, Ye Qi will become a widow. I don't want her to wallow in sorrow in the future. Otherwise, I don't care whether you die or not."

Pei Yue nodded and said, "That's right."

Chen Xizhi said in a cold voice: "What do you mean?"

Pei Yue raised his right hand and put it on the table, flicking the table with four fingers casually, and said in a complicated tone: "When I first knew that you were not dead, I felt very complicated, because your existence always reminded me that I am a person who keeps my word.

You are an untrustworthy person. In front of the villagers of Green Willow Village, in front of Fang Rui, in front of Mr. Xi, and even in front of many people, I said that I would kill you to avenge the forty-seven lives of the villagers. But.

, I broke my promise.”

Chen Xizhi remained silent.

She didn't think she needed to feel guilty for this. The two were incompatible enemies at the beginning. She didn't hold back when dealing with Pei Yue, and she went all out in the battle with Qishan Chong. On the other hand, Pei Yue was not a good person, and Xingyang

The city was built with the heads of her loyal subordinates as a temple. Even if she pretended to commit suicide in front of the City God's Temple, it was not because Pei Yue deliberately held back, it was just that she had more means.

As for her power was destroyed, her martial arts was abolished, her savings were taken away, and she even lost her personal freedom. She seemed to be smiling every day, but how much fun was living like this for her?

Since they are mortal enemies and life and death are no longer that important, how can she feel guilty because of Pei Yue's choice?

She was just curious about Pei Yue's true thoughts.

Pei Yue continued: "Since I left Dingguo Mansion, I have always hoped that I can stick to the bottom line. The reason why you are alive is because I lowered my bottom line, but this has nothing to do with your life experience, family wealth, or the secrets you hold.

Just because Ye Qi doesn't want to see you die again. She is the person I care about most in this world, even more than myself. I can't accept the result that killing you will cause her to leave me. So, I broke my promise.

"

He paused and said with a bit of self-deprecation: "But I think I've broken my promise and can't go on. If I turn enemies into friends with you because of those messy things, I'm afraid that in the future, I'll

When I was sleeping, those bankers would come and ask me, Master, how could you do this?"

He looked directly into Chen Xizhi's eyes and said slowly: "Do you understand?"

Chen Xizhi suppressed the surprise in his heart and nodded: "Understood."

Pei Yue shook his head, unwilling to continue the topic, and said instead: "Let's talk about Wang Pingzhang. You said you know him well, which is no problem, but you are trapped in hatred and your view of the problem is inevitably one-sided. Wang Pingzhang

He has a vicious and far-reaching plan. He transferred me out of Kyoto not only to kill me, but also had a comprehensive plan."

Chen Xizhi smiled and said: "Regicide?"

Pei Yue said calmly: "It's possible."

Chen Xizhi said softly: "So this is why you suppressed the marching speed of the Tibetan Front Guard all the way, and now you stop to rest in Xing'an City?"

Pei Yue asked calmly: "What do you mean?"

The corner of Chen Xizhi's lips raised and he said calmly: "Watch and wait. Although the wilderness is dangerous, with your caution and determination, it will be difficult for the barbarians to kill you among 20,000 elite guards. As for the internal danger, although

Ye Qi didn't follow this time, but Gu Fan disappeared without a trace, and he must have been hidden by you. With such a master and the personal guards around you, it is even more impossible to assassinate him. By the way, you yourself

It’s not mediocre either.”

"Then what?"

"Then you will watch while fighting. After the dust settles in Kyoto, you will defeat the barbarians and lead a victorious army to triumph in Kyoto. Who else can suppress you then?"

"This statement does not make sense. If Wang Pingzhang succeeds, no matter whether the successor is the second prince, the sixth prince, or the two younger princes, he will not be able to give me a way to survive. The righteous name is in his hands, Zang Fengwei

No matter how strong I am, I am just a lost dog, how can I have a place to stay? Not to mention, the people I care about are all staying in the Zhongshan Marquis Mansion, so Wang Pingzhang can force me to surrender without mercy."

"Haha, why do you have to pretend to be stupid in front of me? Gu Liang is still in Kyoto, and you specifically left Wu Dingwei and Beiwei Camp behind just to influence the situation at the critical moment? Just wait until Liu Zheng and Wang Pingzhang are both injured or even die together. In front of you

It's a smooth road. I have to say, Pei Yue, your strategies are becoming more and more mature now."

After Chen Xizhi finished speaking, he drank the tea from the teacup, then specially lit the bottom of the cup, and looked at Pei Yue meaningfully.

Not to mention that this private house is completely under the control of the other party, and she is not a single husband like Liu Zheng, so how could she use poisoning?

Pei Yue didn't pay attention to her little movements, but said with a solemn expression: "Fang Xun is dead."

The expression on Chen Xizhi's face froze for a moment.

After a long silence, she slowly put down the cup and said in a low voice: "Yes, he is dead."

She seemed to be stating an irrelevant fact, but her eyes showed some complicated emotions.
Chapter completed!