The cousin is beautiful but ruthless.

Chapter 234 Don't get your hands dirty

“Then I have a solution.”

Jin Chui recounted everything to Pei Du in detail. After listening, Pei Du told him to go back and rest.

He hadn't even had a chance to rest since he rushed back from Qingyun City, so Pei Du arranged for someone to take him back.

Next, the breakthrough point is Luo Jiang. Han Yueru is in his hands, so there's no need to worry about losing her. There's also Pei Xingzhi left.

The elders of the Pei family hoped he would return, but Pei Du felt resentful.

Just as he told Shen Hanyu, he really didn't want to go back to the Duke's mansion unless absolutely necessary.

Pei Du went to the Dali Temple without stopping, and Yu Qi was already used to seeing him.

"Does the general want to see Luo Jiang again?"

Pei Du nodded.

Yu Qi guessed it; he had heard a little about what had happened at the Duke's mansion, and this was Pei Du's chance.

"General, please."

Yu Qi opened the cell door and let Pei Du in, telling the other jailers to stay away and not listen in.

Upon arriving, Pei Du went straight to the point: "Han Yueru is in my hands. Do you want to see her?"

Luo Jiang's eyes flickered slightly; he knew what Han Yueru meant to Pei Du.

Pei Du smiled and said, "Do you know why I caught her?"

Luo Jiang wasn't stupid, so he naturally understood Pei Du's meaning. The Duke's Mansion had given up on Han Yueru, and Pei Mingjian wouldn't care about her, but what about Pei Xingzhi?

Han Yueru had been scheming for so long just to secure Pei Xingzhi's position as heir. Now that Han Yueru was in trouble, Pei Xingzhi was unwilling to help her.

"You probably guessed it. She originally thought she would leave on her own, but Pei Xingzhi still had a chance at the Duke's mansion and could bring her back later. However, Pei Xingzhi thought she was a burden and didn't care about her life or death at all. He even wished she were dead."

"You're trying to sow discord." Luo Jiang's gaze was gloomy.

“You should also understand what kind of person Pei Xingzhi is, just like that time he asked you to kill me.”

Luo Jiang gritted his teeth. He remembered now; he knew how ruthless Pei Xingzhi was.

Pei Du walked out of the prison gate, leaving behind the words: "I'll only give you three days to think it over. After three days, I'll hand Han Yueru over to Pei Xingzhi. Guess how Pei Xingzhi will deal with her."

Our bodies and hair are gifts from our parents, and Han Yueru cherishes her son, but Pei Xingzhi's thoughts are quite different from hers.

Luo Jiang suddenly stood up and grabbed the railing. "What are you going to do?"

Pei Du ignored him.

Yu Qi looked at Pei Du and said, "General, this time you are confident that you can make him vomit it up."

“Once he grasps what he cares about, Luo Jiang is not an invincible person.”

Pei Du spoke calmly, as if he was certain that Luo Jiang would speak.

Yu Qi watched Pei Du's retreating figure. He had thought Pei Du was a bit gloomy a while ago, but he seemed to have calmed down in the last couple of days.

As for the matter in the palace, Li Huaijiang already knew about the agreement between Empress Wang and Li Jiangui. He found Jiang Fengxiao and confirmed that there were doubts about the weapons. He would then investigate the Lizhou case again.

Jiang Fengxiao is Li Huaijiang's biggest hope right now. Li Huaijiang has put in just as much effort as Li Jiangui, and she has sent out almost all of her people to search for Jiang Fengxiao's whereabouts in various places.

To be honest, Li Huaijiang is really starting to lose control these days.

Yu Qi was worried, but he also understood that with the opportunity right in front of him, how could he not seize it?

"These two are really a headache."

Yu Qi clenched his fists. He was no different; both his parents had perished in Lizhou.

The real murderer sits comfortably on his high platform, enjoying endless wealth and honor. Perhaps that person no longer even remembers the remains buried in Lizhou.

Yu Qi looked up and suddenly wanted to see Li Sheng, the prince who had been demoted to a commoner for committing a crime.

Back then, Li Sheng was the most likely person to become the crown prince.

He was born to the Empress, and the Emperor personally raised him. The Grand Tutor also praised him highly.

Li Huaijiang rarely mentioned Li Sheng to Yu Qi, but whenever he did, Yu Qi still remembered those few words.

Li Sheng is both virtuous and talented; there is nothing he cannot do if he sets his mind to it, so he shouldn't be like that.

Recalling some past events, Yu Qi's mood worsened.

Pei Du only gave Luo Jiang three days. On the last day, Luo Jiang dared not gamble and summoned Pei Du.

"I thought you were willing to hand Han Yueru over to her son."

"You are so cruel."

Luo Jiang frowned; he couldn't compare to Pei Du in this respect.

He had Hu (non-Han) ancestry and used to live on the border. Later, he came to Chang'an and caused a lot of trouble because of his appearance.

The higher-ups may not care about these things, but those below don't think that way; they look down on people like Luo Jiang.

Han Yueru was different. She helped him from the beginning and never showed any disgust towards him.

Therefore, he repaid Han Yueru not only with gratitude, but also extended his affection for Pei Xingzhi to her as well.

That night, Pei Xingzhi brought up the matter with him, which is why Luo Jiang took action himself.

"Yes, Pei Xingzhi ordered me to kill you that night."

Pei Du looked at him and listened to him continue.

Pei Xingzhi said that only when you die can Han Yueru rest easy. Only when he becomes the heir will Han Yueru have a good life.

Luo Jiang closed his eyes. Pei Xingzhi said that he should have died more than 20 years ago, but Han Yueru saved him. He knew what to do.

He recounted the events in detail, mentioning only Pei Xingzhi but not Han Yueru, and omitting the things Han Yueru had told him.

Pei Du knew his little scheme. He signed the document, obtained the testimony, and now he had evidence. Now he could arrest Pei Xingzhi.

While Pei Xing was still busy, the people from the Dali Temple took him away directly.

Pei Mingjian also received the news that his Duke's mansion had been plagued by one incident after another, so he went directly to the Dali Temple to see what Pei Xingzhi had done.

Han Yueru was taken away, and as soon as she left, she was arrested and taken to the Dali Temple.

"Who arrested me? What do you want to do with me?"

Han Yueru had been living in fear these past few days; she was truly terrified. But when she looked up, she met Luo Jiang's gaze.

"You betrayed me?"

Han Yueru realized what was happening and raised her voice.

Luo Jiang was speechless, but still said, "I didn't betray you."

He wasn't exactly lying; he only mentioned Pei Xingzhi.

Pei Xingzhi was taken directly for interrogation by Yu Qi, while Pei Du listened in.

It was at this moment that Pei Xingzhi learned that Luo Jiang had betrayed him.

Pei Xingzhi stared at Pei Du with intense resentment.

"You did it."

He spoke with certainty, and he couldn't think of anyone else besides Pei Du who could get Luo Jiang to talk.

Pei Du did not answer him, but simply let Yu Qi continue the interrogation.

He kept his promise and arranged for Luo Jiang to meet Han Yueru, even though both of them were in prison.

Pei Du got up and went outside, where he happened to see Pei Mingjian.

Pei Mingjian rushed inside, unaware of what had happened.

Pei Mingjian stopped when he saw Pei Du.

Why did the Dali Temple arrest your brother?

"Who are you talking about?"

Pei Du's expression was indifferent.

Pei Mingjian frowned: "What did Xingzhi do to offend you? You want to arrest him?"