Because the injury was too serious, Pei Qi fainted on the road. When he woke up again, it was already night.
She was lying on an unfamiliar bed, surrounded by unfamiliar inn decorations. In front of her was a young doctor who was diagnosing her pulse and treating her injuries, and Jiang Lingfeng, who was sitting in the distance with his eyes closed to rest.
Now, it is estimated that he has left the imperial capital. As for where he is, he has to ask Jiang Lingfeng.
Hearing Pei Qi's movements, Jiang Lingfeng opened his eyes and locked his gaze on Pei Qi's face.
Seemingly sensing her doubts, Jiang Lingfeng explained: "We are in Lucheng. Rong Qin is currently looking for you in the whole city. You can't stay in the imperial capital anymore."
"Yes." Pei Qi nodded clearly, stood up and leaned on the wooden railing at the head of the bed. After thinking for a while, he moved his lips: "Let's go back to the imperial capital in a few days."
"Why?" Jiang Lingfeng tilted his head in confusion: "You know that the imperial capital is full of dangers, and Rong Qin's secret guards are everywhere looking for you. Wouldn't it be a mistake to go back?"
Pei Qi shook his head and withdrew his hand from the doctor's mouth: "Do you think it will be safe if you stay away from the imperial capital?"
"Rong Qin occupies a high position. Although the military power of His Highness the Third Highness is used by him, it is not enough to make him respected by thousands of people in the court. For so many years, even the Zhaolan Palace has not been able to shake his status. Behind him, there are It’s more than just the courtiers on the surface.”
Regardless of the emperor, doesn't Rong Qin have any power outside the temple? Based on their relationship, Rong Qin would definitely kill her.
Moreover, the world is dangerous. If she leaves the imperial capital, she will have to live her life being hunted by Rong Qin's forces from now on.
People in the world are ruthless and have countless strange moves. How long can she survive?
"Jade Face Villa will protect you. If you come back to Jade Face Villa with me, he won't be able to touch you..." Jiang Lingfeng paused mid-sentence as if he thought of something, then tightened his lips and stopped talking.
Pei Qi smiled knowingly and looked at him calmly: "It seems you have thought of it too."
Indeed, she could go back with Jiang Lingfeng and live under the protection of Yumian Villa.
But how could Rong Qin not think of it?
Nowadays, Pei Qi has no power. If he wants to live a stable life, he can only stay in Yumian Villa and will not be able to leave for the rest of his life.
In addition, people in Yumian Villa have been panic-stricken since then. Everyone, from the owners of each building to the disciples in the villa, may be a spy sent by Rong Qin.
Jiang Lingfeng couldn't afford this price, and Pei Qi wouldn't let him take this risk.
She and Rong Qin had been fighting for so many years, how well did they understand each other? He has always been cold-blooded and ruthless, and in order to avoid causing more trouble, he will definitely try his best to get rid of her.
So the plan for now is for her to cut off contact with Jiang Lingfeng as soon as possible and part ways from now on.
Although Rong Qin was a thoughtful person, he was extremely arrogant. Even if he died, he would never think that she, Pei Qi, would dare to go back openly just after escaping from the imperial capital.
Therefore, for Pei Qi, although the decision to return to the imperial capital was a bit risky, it was able to keep Yumian Villa safe, which was worthy of Jiang Lingfeng's life-saving grace.
What's more, the prince is still in Rong Qin's hands. Although the prince's life will not be in danger in the short term, he will inevitably have long nights and dreams.
Moreover, she was really unwilling to be left with nothing. She would always have to return to the imperial capital.
Jiang Lingfeng couldn't defeat Pei Qi, but he didn't want her to fall into danger alone, so he had to frown and ask: "But what else can you do after you return to the imperial capital? I got news that now the prince and your power will either surrender to Rong Qin , or be completely killed, there is no place for you in the Pei family, and Zhaolan Palace is in Rong Qin's hands, I really can't think of any way for you to return to the imperial capital safely."
Pei Qi fell silent and lay back on the bed at the doctor's request.
The doctor frowned and tried hard to repair her hamstring. Pei Qi stared at him blankly, thinking about something else.
After a long time, her dim eyes suddenly lit up for a moment, and she said something out of nowhere: "Jiang Lingfeng, have you ever set up a game where your life is a bet?"
Jiang Lingfeng was confused by the question, but he still noticed something was wrong with Pei Qi: "What do you want to do?"
Pei Qi smiled, raised her hand to the void and pinched her fingers as if playing chess, as if there was a chessboard in front of her: "When I was a child, I heard a story that this world is just a chessboard for an immortal. , and all the living beings falling on the chessboard are the flags of this immortal. He played games with others and set up a game called common life."
"Although I, Pei Qi, am not an immortal, I have lived in layout and games for half my life. Now I have lost everything, and there are no more white pieces on the board, so do I really lose?"
Jiang Lingfeng couldn't help but touch his nose, a little amused: "All the white pieces have been swallowed, and you can't move even an inch. If you don't really lose, is it still a fake loss?"
Pei Qi smiled silently, took the half-warm medicine aside, raised his head and drank it in one gulp.
She murmured: "No, there are still pieces. I am the last piece. I can also set up the last game for Rong Qin."
"When the white pieces are dyed with ink and mix with the black pieces, can the superior chess player notice it? Jiang Lingfeng, please do me one more thing." Pei Qi turned his head, his eyes filled with hope sparkling: " In order to obtain the military power from General Ye, Rong Qin once married his most precious daughter Ye Rou, but after the marriage, Ye Rou was accused by Rong Qin and imprisoned in the mansion, and used this to threaten General Ye. "
"For Rong Qin, Ye Rou is just a tool to control General Ye. He has never regarded her as his wife, and General Ye does not dare to act rashly."
"Next, do you understand what I mean?"
Following Pei Qi's words, Jiang Lingfeng's already frowning frown deepened, and he asked, "Do you want to replace Ye Rou with yourself, so you can get along with Rong Qin?"
Pei Qi nodded: "Yes, this is the best way so far. Besides, this matter is also satisfactory to General Ye, isn't it?"
He also wanted his daughter to return to him safe and sound as soon as possible.
Jiang Lingfeng took a sip of cool tea and considered Pei Qi's words repeatedly.
Knowing that no matter how much he tried to persuade him, he could not win back Pei Qi's stubborn donkey, Jiang Lingfeng had no choice but to compromise and cast a disdainful look: "As long as we reach a consensus with General Ye, it is not difficult to change the path of others, but..."
"Ye Rou is gentle and weak by nature. She is even more arrogant in the Prime Minister's Palace and dare not say anything. You, an old fox like you who is fearless no matter what happens, are you really sure that Rong Qin will not see any clues?"
"It's true that you understand Rong Qin, but Rong Qin doesn't understand you."
Indeed, the person who knows you best is nothing more than your enemy.
What's more, she and Rong Qin were enemies who wanted to seize each other's wealth.
Pei Qi fearlessly spread his hands and opened his pale lips slightly: "Because I'm not sure, I said, this is a gamble."
