Three carriages drove slowly into Chang'an and stopped at the entrance of a mansion. Pei Shiju, who looked very old, got out of the carriage with difficulty with the help of two servants.
Although Pei Shiju was nearly eighty years old, he had gone through so many changes and remained in good physical and mental condition. However, suffering the pain of losing his son when he was about to die was obviously a very heavy blow to the old man.
Pei Shuying burst into tears when she saw her father looking gloomy and speechless. Pei Shuying burst into tears when he came out. When she saw the servants carrying the two coffins out of the carriage, she burst into tears and almost burst into tears.
Speaking of which, Pei Shuying's life experience can be described as tragic. She was relatively stable when she was young, but after she got married, her husband was exiled to Lingnan half a month later, and her mother died a few years later. She finally survived not even a year after her husband returned. Not only did they have different dreams, but now their only brother was gone.
The funeral arrangements and the construction of the mourning hall were naturally done by servants. The father and daughter sat down in the side room. Pei Shuying was still wiping the tears that kept falling, while Pei Shiju didn't seem to have come back to his senses. He was confused and didn't even say a word.
Until a figure appeared at the door without knowing when, Li Dewu said quietly: "Is it really him?"
Pei Shiju just stared at the opposite wall without saying a word. Pei Shuying raised her eyebrows and raised her head sharply, staring at Li Dewu fiercely, "Could it be him?!"
"When Mayi recruited Yuan Junzhang, didn't you know that Li Huairen asked Cui Xin to send him a congratulatory gift?!"
That gift was a bloody leather hat, which was the most direct and naked threat... But this time, it seemed that the other party's determination had been proven. At least that's how it seems to Pei Shuying.
Li Dewu felt a little chilled in his heart. How could the son he abandoned be so cruel?
If Pei Shiju disappears in the future, what will he do to himself?
Pei Shuying's voice became more and more shrill, "Father and son, even if you abandon your wife and son, he will not kill you, and will even imitate Huo Qubing..."
Although people like Pei Shiju, Li Shimin, Cui Xin, and Ling Jing didn't say it, they all felt in their hearts that Li Shan and Huo Qubing were very similar. They both led the army at a young age, spread their power beyond the Great Wall, and drove the enemy to Mobei. They were also abandoned by their biological fathers.
However, Huo Qubing later recognized his ancestors and brought out a powerful minister, Huo Guang.
The corner of Li Dewu's mouth twitched, I didn't have such a sweet dream... Although Huo Zhongru didn't recognize Huo Qubing's son for a long time, he never set out to harm him.
But as Pei Shuying said, Li Dewu didn't think anything would happen to him. After all, the relationship between father and son was known to Cui Xin and Princess Pingyang at least. If a son kills his father, the world will not tolerate it.
Looking at the slightly relaxed expression on Li Dewu's face, Pei Shuying sneered: "He can't kill, but others can!"
Li Dewu didn't understand this sentence, and was still thinking... It's impossible. Li Shan has many people he can use, but as long as he dies and the murderer is not caught, everyone will doubt him. After all, his brother-in-law can learn from his mistakes. .
After a pause, Pei Shuying finished her next words, "I can!"
Li Dewu was stunned for a moment, his throat moved rapidly, and seeing the cruel look on Pei Shuying's face, he couldn't help but take a few steps back... Yes, if it was his wife who did it, no one could blame Li Shan!
People who know the inside story will never blame Li Shan, but will understand and sympathize with Pei Shuying very much.
Did Pei Shuying have a reason to kill her husband?
Of course!
Just because of the reunion, Pei Shuying's father, who was only eighty years old, had to personally join the battle under the East Palace to participate in the fight for the heir, and he could no longer live alone.
Because of the reunion, Pei Shuying's only biological brother, Pei Xuanji, died in Longzhou, leaving behind an orphan and widowed mother.
Because of the reunion, Pei Longqian, the only young member of the Wenxi Pei clan who was somewhat famous in the western family, also died in Longzhou... You must know that among the famous families in the world, the Wenxi Pei clan loved internal fighting the most. It never stopped.
The reasons for killing her husband are too good, so good that no one can find fault with them!
The frightened Li Dewu left in despair. For a moment, he didn't know who to expect to win... It was originally between Pei Shiju and Li Shan. In fact, Li Dewu was looking forward to the former winning. On the one hand, it was out of sympathy for Pei Shiju and Pei Shuying for himself. On the other hand, he also wanted to see how Pei Shiju would be defeated time and time again in his son's hands.
Anyway, if his son succeeds, it won't do anything to him... At most, he will no longer have any hope for an official career. At best, he can live a peaceful life, but at worst, he may be driven back to Lingnan.
But what now?
If Li Shan wins and Pei Shiju loses... I guess Pei Shuying will definitely kill herself. Looking at Li Shan's methods this time, if he wins, the Pei family will definitely be ruined. Can Pei Shuying not hate herself?
If Pei Shiju wins and Li Shan loses... Li Dewu thought in his heart, even though the old fox Pei Shiju didn't say anything just now, he would definitely kill Li Shan, but after all, his only son died, how could he not hate himself?
It's likely that a glass of poisoned wine will do the trick.
Li Dewu shuddered under the cool sun, and his chances of survival were slim... No, no, if Li Shan won, he would find an excuse to escape Chang'an, or ask for help from Princess Pingyang, Cui Xin, or even his son. , Pei Shuying may not be able to kill herself!
Although it was a bit shameless to ask for help, he had abandoned his wife and son back then... But precisely because he abandoned his wife and son, he had already lost his face!
On the contrary, if Pei Shiju wins, given the power of the Wenxi Pei family, it will be too easy to kill him. Even if he flees to Lingnan, he may not be able to escape!
Li Dewu gritted his teeth and decided that was it!
You must not sit still and wait for death!
Pei Shuying, who was in the side room, had not thought that her harsh words would have such an effect. After a long silence, she asked in a low voice: "Is it really Li Huairen who did it?"
After Pei Shiju pondered for a moment, but before he spoke, a servant came from outside to report that Pei Ji, the only prime minister in charge of Chang'an, had arrived.
Pei Ji had a sad look on his face, "My condolences, third brother."
Seeing Pei Shiju sitting there silently, Pei Ji was a little worried and whispered: "Xuanji has gone, but there are still heirs. Please don't abandon me, third brother."
Pei Shiju's gray eyebrows moved and he gave a wry smile. He was much better than this clan brother in terms of thought, eloquence and strategy, so he could naturally hear the meaning behind Pei Ji's words.
Pei Ji was afraid that Pei Shiju would become depressed after suffering the pain of losing his son, or even be heartbroken and become an official... After all, he was almost eighty years old.
You must know that it was not only Pei Xuanji who died, but also Pei Longqian, who was placed in the East Palace by Pei Ji and was the link between him and Prince Li Jiancheng.
Now that Pei Longqian died in battle, if Pei Shiju becomes an official, the power of the Wenxi Pei family's Western Household will decline significantly, which is not a good thing for the East Palace or the family.
"Seventh brother, don't worry." Pei Shiju looked slightly excited. He had already reached this point and he would not be unable or impossible to retreat!
(End of chapter)
