208.Chapter 208
Raising the coldness between his eyebrows, Pei Xi walked to the desk, casually took a stack of prayer notes, and flipped through them very casually.
These greetings are all from famous families, which have been passed down for at least hundreds of years, and have produced more than ten three princes and nine princes. Those middle-class families who have been glorious for one or two generations, nobles who have risen by virtue of military exploits, businessmen with a lot of wealth, and self-proclaimed Confucians, their worship posts are not qualified to appear in a study at the core of the Pei family in Luoyang, at most they can only be piled up in the room in the side courtyard, reviewed by Pei Jin's henchmen and staff, and select useful reports to the master of the Pei family in Luoyang.
Pei Jin's concubine Pei Yi once screened the worship posts with his father's staff, and this treatment has made his brother Pei Li resentful, but now, Pei Xi has crossed this layer and directly handled the core affairs of the Pei family in Luoyang on behalf of his grandfather Pei Jin, while his brother Pei Yang can't even get the edge of these rooms.
Thinking of his grandfather's sparing effort to "cultivate", and the ridicule that had not yet dissipated was hung on the corner of his 'lips', Pei Xi's demeanor became more and more scattered, and he just wanted to throw the worship note on the table, turned to the last page, and stopped.
His gaze was fixed on the seal at the end of the prayer sticker, and the frost under his eyes disappeared, turning into a shallow smile. I saw him walk quickly to the bookcase, pull the rope hanging in the corner, and after a while, Pei Xian walked in respectfully, and listened to Pei Xi's instructions: "Bring the calligraphy and paintings sent by the Lin family and the Qiao family to me to see." β
Pei Xian was stunned at first, and soon came back to his senses.
There are many families surnamed Lin and Qiao, and the only ones that can be said by Pei Xi in such a natural tone are Fufeng and Feng Yi.
It's just that Lang Jun has nothing to do with these two families, and the other party has not thought about 'friendship' with the Pei family of Luoyang with the affection of the acting king and the lord of Chen Liujun in recent years, and Lang Jun has not shown much enthusiasm! How to ...... today Pei Xian couldn't figure it out, so he didn't think about it anymore, after all, his master didn't follow 'sex' once or twice.
Pei Xian put a few solitary volumes and paintings on the table, and respectfully retreated. Pei Xi didn't look at the lone book, took the picture scroll, and at some point in his right hand there was a knife as thin as a cicada's wing, and he opened the painting scroll after dividing it by two, and when he saw that there was nothing in it, he took the second volume.
When he dismantled the fifth painting scroll, Pei Xi finally gained something - he took out a thin silk from the hollow painting scroll and read the content written on it from beginning to end, Fang smiled coldly and said disdainfully: "I still think it is the hypocrite of King Lu, but I didn't expect it to be King Wei, or if it is King Wei, it will be much simpler." β
King Wei thought that the serial poison scheme was seamless, and even though Pei Xi was famous, it was nothing more than that, even if it was the limit to save the life of the acting king, he couldn't even spread the news, at least he couldn't appear in front of the saint in time. How could he have thought that Pei Xi had seen through this 'yin' conspiracy eight years ago, and he would make a plan? As for why he understood that someone was harming Prince Huaixian but didn't say a word? Joke, the saint will sacrifice the prince as a treasure, what does it have to do with him Pei Xi? The saint was 'blinded', and he sacrificed the prince to his own death, that was their business, why did he 'intervene'?
The mastermind of the 'Yin' conspiracy is the King of Wei, this is a good thing, what a good thing! King Wei hid in the shadows, made some villain tricks, and came over smoothly. Over time, he will get used to solving everything by means, instead of facing people in an upright manner, and he will not be able to get rid of the petty family spirit in him. He was mean and suspicious, didn't trust anyone, and even the commander of the Secret Guard, who swore allegiance to him, was 'forced' away by him. He hated the nobles of the high 'gate', and reused those who had no background foundation and had to rely on his high-'door concubines or cold 'men' disciples. If he is in trouble, they will not be able to help him.
The alliance maintained by interests seems to be strong, but in fact it is very fragile, as long as you find an opportunity, gently push it...... Thinking of this, Pei Xi's expression turned cold again.
Qin Wan's secret letter was conveyed through guΓ² evergreen, but it was the path of Fufeng Qiao's family.
Qiao Rui, who was married to Qin Qi, the third 'daughter' of the acting king, was the son-in-law of Qiao's generation of the family, and he was also the only son.
Lin Xuan and Qiao Rui went to Beijing to take the exam, and their future was determined early and they were full of spirit. However, Lin Xuan was hindered by Shen Guogong Gao Heng, heard the bad news of his relatives, his mind did not belong, his performance in the palace examination was abnormal, and he lost the position of the champion. Rao is like this, Lin Xuan, who kept filial piety for three years and then married Gao Ying, is more than a step slower than Qiao Rui, who is on the rise in his career.
Qiao Rui overwhelmed his rival, and withdrew from the marriage he didn't want, and married someone he admired, although the acting king treated him coldly and didn't treat him as a 'daughter' son-in-law, he didn't suppress him in the end, in the eyes of outsiders, he was still the acting king's 'daughter' son-in-law, and everything was tolerant, so he could also be called 'spring' proud.
Although Pei Xi thought that Qiao Rui was moving too fast before, thinking of the special background of Qiao and Lin's two families, and understanding that these two were the "horse bones" among the daughters, he didn't care much. If it weren't for the channel of this secret letter, he wouldn't have known that Qiao Rui had secretly voted for King Wei.
That's right, that Fu'an Xiangjun, who even dared to rob his sister's fiancΓ© and put his only half-sister in an embarrassing situation, is not a good thing. Qiao Rui, who is willing to offend the acting king and marry her, seems to be "smart", but he is just clever. Playing small is held, no one disobeys the pride piled up, and can still deceive himself in the face of relative power, but he is vulnerable in the face of absolute power. For example, Qiao Rui, such as ...... Offering the crown prince.
Thinking of this, Pei Xi clenched the thin silk in his hand, and after a while, he shook his head again, lit a candle, burned it clean, and immediately pushed open the big 'door' of the study to find his grandfather Pei Jin.
Kankan came out of the study, and before he could walk on a stick of incense, Pei Xi stopped, he looked at the cloudy sideburns and misty mustache in front of him, the beautiful posture, and the dignified 'woman', the corners of his eyes and eyebrows were full of impatience: "If you have nothing to do, you can copy a few more scriptures for Mrs. Tai, and it will not be in vain for her to love you." β
Although Luo understood Pei Xi's ruthlessness, when he saw his appearance and grace, and thought of his identity, he had some thoughts in his heart. Now seeing Pei Xi showing her such mercy, as soon as the words came out, he cut off his back road, his slender body shook and fell 'desire', and his pretty face did not have any blood 'color', let alone maintain a graceful demeanor.
Pei Xi didn't bother to say anything more to Roche, so he walked forward, and was stingy with half a pity.
Doesn't she like to use Mrs. Luo to pressure him the most, 'force' him to be close to her, rush to raise her son who has been stepped, and grab the housekeeping with her eldest sister-in-law Zhen? In this case, Mrs. Luo went, as Mrs. Luo's most beloved nephew and granddaughter, she should be grieved and 'desired', and she couldn't wait to go with her aunt and grandmother, how could she have the heart to be close to him?
People, I am most afraid that I will not be able to recognize my position, and the marriage of the descendants of the Pei family in Luoyang has always been a political 'exchange'. The 'daughters' who married in, the family got enough benefits, and they themselves got honor and dignity, not to mention a higher level of food and clothing, even if they went out, they also raised their heads to 'straight' and 'chest', and they were guests everywhere. Asking for more? It's gone, at least for Pei Xi, it's gone.
He gave everything he was willing to give, and he didn't get a cent from what he wasn't willing to give. Whether it is pampering or children, it must all be based on his willingness. upset him, no incense, desolate old age, it was all the wind in his ears. Pei Xuzhi has not yet fallen into the role of raising children to prevent old age, just like his grandfather Pei Jin.
Finding that he thought of his grandfather again, Pei Xi frowned, but heard Luo Shi shouting hoarsely: "What's the use of you thinking about her?" What about defending her? She's married and has children of her own, you-" Before she finished speaking, she saw Pei Xi turn around and look at her condescendingly, her eyes didn't seem to be looking at a living thing, but her tone was very relaxed, and she actually had a bit of an indescribable smile: "This is really the funniest joke I've ever heard." β
With that, he brushed his sleeves and left.
Roche looked at his back in a daze, and seeing that he did not defend himself or become angry, he collapsed to the ground in despair, losing all his strength.
She doesn't understand, she really doesn't understand! Just made a small mistake that can be repaid with a lifetime? Eight years of time and 'yin' are wasted like this, she is already twenty-five years old, and if she doesn't give birth to a child, there is really no hope in this life!
No, no, she still has a son, although she was passed out, but the flesh and blood relatives can't be separated, besides, this Pei family, the future master of the Pei family, I don't know who it is!
That's right, that's it.
When Pei Jin saw Pei Xi, the first thing he said was: "Can you think about it?" β
Pei Xi had no doubt about his grandfather's control over the family house, and when he heard this, he sneered: "If you have a heart, you shouldn't let Mrs. Luo raise him, it's like this, the adoption is not like the inheritance, and the biological birth is not like the biological birth." β
Hearing Pei Xi's words, Pei Jin raised his eyebrows slightly: "You are ruthless." "I've met a few times since I talked about it, and now my biological son, who is eight years old, has a tone like a stranger. Of course, he also understands that Pei Xi really shouldn't be too close to his own son, otherwise what else will he follow? Just let Pei Yang be gone, Pei Xi Chengjue, isn't it okay? Just like Pei Xi also understands that although Mrs. Luo is selfish and crazy, she still has some skills in the end, and if she wants to keep this little baby, it is safest to put it in her room.
Seeing that Pei Xi didn't answer, Pei Jin didn't think it was wrong, and only said: "What you did was right, but-" He paused for a moment before shaking his head again and again, and couldn't help sighing, "That kid is not like you, he is too stupid." β
"Look at the old saying at the age of three, you remember it very well!"
Pei Jin didn't pay attention to his grandson's sarcasm, his expression was extremely solemn, and he talked with Pei Xi in a heart-to-heart 'exchange': "Luoyang Pei's family has been prominent for generations, and it has long been pushed to the cusp of the 'waves'. The royal family can be the king of success, but the Pei family in Luoyang cannot have a mediocre family head. Once there are some signs of 'dew', we will be eaten by the smelling jackals, tigers and leopards, and we will gnaw them all away. This is also the reason why he agreed that the eldest grandson would succeed Pei Xi's son at a young age, instead of continuing to wait, thinking that if there is a father, there must be a son, and this child's qualifications will definitely not be worse there, but I didn't expect it...... Pei Jin, who knew Pei Xi's dislike for Luo, didn't want to talk more about this topic, so he said, "Jiangnan has an accident again." β