The cousin is beautiful but ruthless.

Chapter 233 Back from Qingyun City

"After decades of companionship, I received a letter of divorce."

Han Yueru accepted it with both hands; Pei Mingjian still only cared about himself.

"You brought this on yourself. Don't come to see Xingzhi again. Xingzhi has nothing to do with you anymore."

Han Yueru's fingertips clenched so tightly they turned white.

"As his mother, if I could see him one last time, I would be able to give up on him."

Pei Mingjian nodded, not refusing her request.

Han Yueru met with Pei Xingzhi alone, and Pei Xingzhi looked at her.

"Today's events happened suddenly. Those elders were deliberately targeting me. I couldn't escape. Xingzhi, you must be extra careful in the manor from now on. Your mother can only rely on you."

Relying on the last bit of affection they had left, it was just a letter of divorce, which didn't matter much.

Pei Xingzhi remained silent; in truth, he no longer wanted to deal with Han Yueru's words.

If Han Yueru keeps dragging him down, it won't do him any good. In short, he feels that Han Yueru is holding him back.

"Don't worry, Mother, I will remember."

With Pei Xingzhi's words, Han Yueru could leave the Duke's mansion with peace of mind.

Han Yueru got into the carriage and glanced back at the Duke's mansion, where Liang Ruochu was standing at the entrance.

The current situation is neither good nor too bad.

Pei Xingzhi stayed, but the elders' opposition to him grew even stronger.

Liang Ruochu went back to Pei Xingzhi, "Husband, what should we do now?"

She panicked a little. With Han Yueru gone, all the affairs of the manor, big and small, should be handed over to her to handle.

Liang Ruochu had always wanted to take charge of the household affairs, but now that she had the opportunity, she didn't know where to begin.

Lin Lihua would never have taught her these things when she was at the Marquis's residence.

Liang Ruochu felt a mix of joy and worry, so she could only wait and see what Pei Xingzhi planned.

Pei Xingzhi had no clue what to do for the time being.

"Keep a low profile, don't cause any trouble that will upset Father, and don't mention Mother again."

Seeing Pei Xingzhi's indifferent expression, Liang Ruochu was secretly alarmed. It seemed that Han Yueru had been abandoned by Pei Xingzhi.

Han Yueru was intercepted halfway when she was sent away. Pei Du sent people to intercept her, wanting to keep her under his watchful eye.

Han Yueru was taken to an unfamiliar place, where several strangers locked her up without saying a word to her, and no matter how much she made a fuss, it was no use.

"General, the man has already been locked up over there."

Pei Du nodded, and Shen Hanyu, upon hearing this, asked, "You arrested Han Yueru?"

News of Han Yueru's affair spread, but the outside world only said that she angered Pei Mingjian and was divorced, without specifying the details.

After learning the whole story from Pei Du, Shen Hanyu thought about it and offered some advice.

"Don't rush to take action against her. Let's see if there's a breakthrough with Luo Jiang."

Pei Du had finally escaped the Duke's mansion, and Shen Hanyu didn't want to see him fall into another quagmire.

“I understand, but if Luo Jiang doesn’t confess, I’ll have to avenge my mother in my own way.”

Finding out the cause of Shen Yanzhi's death was Shen Hanyu's deepest concern, while avenging his mother was something Pei Du had always insisted on.

Shen Hanyu sat down opposite him: "What about Pei Xingzhi? How do you plan to drag him down with you? If Luo Jiang doesn't confess, Pei Xingzhi will be a tough opponent."

Pei Du's eyes flickered; he had actually made a plan.

Seeing Pei Du's expression, Shen Hanyu guessed something more or less.

To make Pei Xingzhi reveal his true form, we must destroy what he cares about most.

What Pei Xingzhi cares about most right now is the position of heir to the Duke's mansion.

"Wait a moment, Jin Chui will be back soon, let's see then."

Shen Hanyu could only try her best to hold Pei Du back. They both had things they had to do. If she were in Pei Du's position, Shen Hanyu might not have been able to stay calm.

Pei Du agreed, as he was also waiting for Jin Chui to return.

After some time, Jin Chui was almost in Chang'an, and at the same time, the arson case was resolved.

Li Jiangui continued his investigation and found Zhao Yu, who took the initiative to admit her mistake and confessed that she had brought the kerosene onto the ship.

Considering Zhao Yu's physical condition and status, Li Jiangui did not summon her to the Dali Temple for interrogation, but instead confined her to the East Palace.

The arson case has now been resolved, but Li Jiangui is still considering how to proceed.

Li Jing went to look at Zhao Yu. He raised his hand and affectionately touched Zhao Yu's face, but Zhao Yu turned her head away.

"You're a good girl. Admitting to this is better for everyone."

Inside the room, Zhao Yu's tone was slightly cold: "Am I still allowed to leave this room?"

She was confined to her home while ill, and this was the first time she had been in such a sorry state since being married to Li Jing.

Li Jing did not answer, but instead earnestly reminded Zhao Yu to take her medicine on time and not to throw a tantrum.

"Your Highness, you have not yet answered my question."

The smile on Li Jing's face disappeared: "When the time is right, I will plead with Father Emperor on your behalf. Father Emperor is angry right now, so you have to understand me."

Zhao Yu understood; this meant there was no chance left.

Li Jing walked out, while Zhao Yu's side consisted of people sent by Li Jiangui.

The fact that Li Jiangui's people were in the Eastern Palace was not good news for Li Jing.

Now Zhao Wanfu can no longer come to the East Palace, but Li Jing has no way to plead for Zhao Yu. Someone has to take the blame for the arson case, and Zhao Yu is the best candidate.

Zhao Jiahe moved closer to Li Jing. She became a little more obedient, but when she saw Zhao Yu locked up, the joy in her eyes was impossible to hide.

"Your Highness, I've prepared some side dishes, all of which are your favorite flavors. Would you like to try them?"

When her father brought her here, he reminded her that she must please the Crown Prince. The Crown Prince is handsome and charming, and Zhao Jiahe fell in love with him at first sight. Now that Zhao Yu is no longer a threat to her, she is naturally even happier.

Li Jing looked at her and said, "Go."

Zhao Yu is no longer useful, but Zhao Jiahe, who is by my side, is someone I should seriously consider.

Moreover, the Crown Prince's Palace does indeed need an heir, and Zhao Jiahe is a very good candidate.

Li Jing agreed, and his attitude towards her was so gentle that Zhao Jiahe felt shy and took Li Jing to her side.

Not long after the arson case was resolved, Jin Chui returned to Chang'an. He had rushed back, covered in dust, and went to find Pei Du without even taking a break.

"Son!"

Jin Chui ran up to Pei Du, carrying a bundle on his back.

"I traveled to many places in Qingyun City and figured out the whole story. It's really strange. She saved my life, but Luo Jiang had already helped Han Yueru marry into the Duke's mansion. Yet he was still willing to help her afterward."

Jin Chui was somewhat confused. He had given Han Yueru such a bright future; Luo Jiang's kindness should have been fully repaid by now.

The things Luo Jiang did for Han Yueru later, including this time, show that he values ​​Han Yueru far too much.

Jin Chui did not doubt Pei Xingzhi's identity. The resemblance between Pei Xingzhi and Pei Mingjian was undeniable. However, there might be an unclear relationship between Han Yueru and Luo Jiang.

Pei Du understood what Jin Chui meant; Luo Jiang's emotions had indeed changed when Han Yueru was mentioned last time.