Dianxia Qingcheng

Chapter 5: Please give me some peace of mind

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The fourth prince Qi Changfeng and the ninth prince Qi Changyi are brothers from the same mother. They look somewhat similar, but their personalities are completely different.

One is a man of great military strategy and intelligence, deeply favored by the emperor, and holds important responsibilities in the court; the other is born mentally retarded, exiled to the harem, and only has the title of prince. The emperor may have almost forgotten that he has such a son.

At this moment, the Fourth Prince Qi Changfeng was followed by a group of ministers who supported him. They stood on the corridor with their hands behind their backs, looking at Pei Zheng's slightly bent back without saying a word.

The ministers behind him broke out in cold sweat as they watched the tense atmosphere between the two.

Pei Zheng and Qi Changfeng have always been at odds with each other. Their ideas on governing the country are so different that they would quarrel almost every time they met the emperor.

Both sides stick to their own opinions, with tough and well-reasoned attitudes, and it is impossible to tell who is right or wrong. The difference is that Qi Changfeng always has various ministers who protect and support him, while Pei Zheng is always alone.

The higher your position, the colder it is.

"Why is Master Pei still here?"

Qi Changfeng asked.

Pei Zheng straightened up and said, "Thank you for your concern, Fourth Prince. I was delayed for a moment because of something."

The people on the opposite side only then noticed the tightly wrapped person standing next to Pei Zheng. In the dim night, they couldn't see who was under the blanket.

Qi Changfeng said coldly, "Master Pei, do you know what this place is? Can anyone enter it?"

"Oh? How does the Fourth Prince know that he is an outsider?" Pei Zheng's eyes were cold and he glanced coldly at the people standing opposite him.

Qi Changfeng said nothing, just looked at Pei Zheng. After a long while, he exhaled slightly and walked away.

The person standing behind him hurriedly followed.

When passing by Pei Zheng, Qi Changfeng smelled the faint scent of sandalwood coming from Pei Zheng. The smell went into his nose like crazy. He paused for a moment, then continued walking forward without hesitation.

A minister who was walking behind Qi Changfeng, when passing by the person wrapped in a blanket, had an idea in his mind and casually hooked his finger and pulled. Qi Changyi was unable to react in time and the blanket was hooked and pulled off.

Following Qi Changyi's exclamation, several people who had left in front turned around at the same time, but they only had time to see Pei Zheng's robe flashing by.

Qi Changyi stood there without moving, and Pei Zheng pulled him under his robe to protect him.

Under the moonlight, the corridor was silent for a moment.

Qi Changfeng turned around with a calm expression, his hands clenched into fists under his wide sleeves, "Master Pei, please take your seat as soon as possible and don't keep everyone waiting."

After saying that, he walked away quickly.

After they walked away, Pei Zheng's eyes suddenly turned cold. He pulled the person in his arms aside and said coldly, "You have no strength in your hands? You can't even put on a blanket properly? What did I tell you? If someone finds out, do you know what the consequences will be? Hmm?"

Qi Changyi looked at Pei Zheng's cold eyes, feeling anxious and afraid, but he didn't dare to show it. He just pulled his sleeve and lowered his head to admit his mistake.

"Brother Pei, Yi'er was wrong. It was all Yi'er's fault. It was Yi'er who didn't hold on tight. Brother Pei, please don't be angry with Yi'er..."

Pei Zheng snorted coldly, shook off his arm, pinched his chin and said fiercely, "When we get to the banquet later, you better behave yourself. If I find out that you have anything to do with Zhao Litang, you'll die on the battlefield."

Qi Changyi's jaw ached and his eyes slowly turned red, but he didn't dare to break free. He just nodded in agreement.

Pei Zheng then loosened his fingers and continued walking towards the brightly lit palace. He found the little figure behind him still standing there stupidly. He said unhappily, "Why aren't you following me?"

Qi Changyi quickly held back his tears and quickly followed.