strictlysupreme Chapter 762 Chapter 762
Chapter 762 Chapter 762
That's it!
Seeing this, Pei An also calmed down and sighed a few times, "Go ahead."
Song Youan turned sideways and said, "Sir, no matter how rude I am, I cannot do such a disrespectful act as to entertain guests under the eaves of the corridor. I hope you will not mind my humble abode and let's talk inside."
Pei An was disgusted.
After all, He Jiang and Song Youan had been having an affair for so many years, and he had always looked down on their homosexuality. But now that he was really going to go in and sit on the wooden chair that the two had sat on, he still felt uncomfortable.
But a cold wind and rain blew over.
The half-wet clothes and the cold wind made him shiver involuntarily.
Seeing this, Song Youan invited again, "Don't worry, sir, this small house... rarely has guests coming."
Look, this kind of vision is not something that ordinary people can have.
Pei An hesitated for just a moment, but Song Youan could see the disgust in his expression.
"It's more refreshing to talk outside."
Looking up, although Song Youan looked calm, there were still some complicated emotions in his eyes. Well, this guy must have seen through it.
"My clothes are wet. Let the servant bring a charcoal brazier. We can talk while we are roasting them." Pei An stepped into the main room. Song Youan was slightly stunned, then smiled, "Yes, sir, wait a moment."
Not long after, Baocai, who had received instructions, came in carrying a charcoal basin.
In the simple yet elegant guest room, the two of them sat down as host and guest. What was a little strange was that Pei An sat on the host seat.
Baocai served hot tea and lit the charcoal basin.
He left the guest room quietly, without closing the door, but let down the door curtain to block out some of the cold wind.
Inside the house, Pei An took a sip of hot tea, looked up at Song Youan with coldness in his eyes, and signaled Song Youan to speak.
How could Song Youan not understand? After coughing twice, he told Pei An about the letter he had just received.
"Sir, I know that Jiang Lang... no, Miss Jin, the fiancée of the Duke, has always been resentful of you and your wife. I went to the Duke's mansion yesterday and heard that... Miss Jin is about to return to Beijing."
Pei An frowned slightly and looked up, "Jin Fuyun just left Beijing not long ago."
Song Youan nodded, "Yes, it has only been a few days since I returned to Liyang. Yesterday, the Jin family sent someone to deliver a message saying that Princess Hongan personally brought the eldest and seventh daughters back to Beijing to attend the funeral of Prince An."
"Okay, now that we're back, my wife and I will be careful."
Pei An's face was calm, but he was not too surprised. Song Youan continued, "Sir, the lady was chased by criminals in Longen Temple, and now I haven't heard that the murderer has been caught. What do you think about this matter?"
"Lord He is doing his best to hunt down the murderer. I cannot let the murderer go. After all, my wife is weak and delicate. If it weren't for the loyal servants who risked their lives to save her, she would have died tragically under the murderer's knife."
"The Jingzhao prefect has already let this matter go. Doesn't your Excellency know that?"
After hearing this, Pei An looked up at Song Youan. In his eyes, besides questioning, there was more sharpness.
Song Youan's eyes met his and he did not avoid it.
The two fought each other for about a breath of time, and Song Youan finally lowered his eyes and said, "The Zhenguogong Mansion is a big family with a great business, how could it be defeated by the general?"
"Song Youan, the Duke's Mansion is in decline, and my father has long stopped caring about the affairs of the court. As for the Mansion now, I am the only one who is still working for the Emperor. By now, everyone knows that we can never compete with the General's Mansion that is gaining ground..."
What's more -
"In fact, it was just that Miss Jin and my wife had a dispute in the boudoir, which caused Miss Jin to complain about my wife. It has nothing to do with the robbery and murder case in Longen Temple. It is understandable that she came back to attend the funeral of Prince An. My wife will give way to her and it will be over."
"Fourth Master, since You'an invited you here, he definitely didn't intend to fool you."
"Then Mr. Song, there is no need to beat around the bush. Just speak frankly."
Pei An glanced at him coldly. Seeing his fierce expression, Song Youan was not afraid at all. Instead, he sighed again that he had never offended him, otherwise... This boy was not the ordinary young minister, innocent like the dark night, and ignorant of the world.
"Fourth Master, you have treated me, Song Youan, like a reborn parent. Until now, I only have one question to ask, my brother...?"
Pei An looked up and saw the determination in Song Youan's eyes.
"When you gave it to me, you said you would not ask any more questions. Why are you going back on your word now?"
Song Youan was a little sad, and then he lowered his head, sighed twice, and smiled bitterly, "The Fourth Young Master saw Youan's predicament some time ago. In the future, such a thing as losing half of his life will definitely happen again. I know you can be trusted, but now I only have this one flesh and blood, so I just want to ask one more question, are you okay?"
That's it!
As if thinking of Pei Che, Pei An pondered for a moment and softened his tone, "Don't worry, now I have a new identity. Although it is not prominent, I am no longer a slave. Although my parents are old, their children died unexpectedly a few years ago. Now..., I rely on this young man to survive."
This was the first time Song Youan heard a letter from his younger brother. Linshan was very tight, and after asking around, he got just the word "okay".
Now, after hearing the story from Pei An himself, I couldn't help but burst into tears.
He stood up, lifted his robe, and knelt down in front of Pei An with a plop. "Thank you, Fourth Young Master!" When he looked up again, tears fell down his cheeks, making him look quite pitiful.
"Get up!"
Pei An sighed, "Remember what you said at the beginning. He now has a new identity and can no longer support your Song family. Now I say this time, although the world is big, there is no guarantee that one day you brothers will be reunited, but..., take care of yourself."
"Don't worry."
Song Youan stood up, brushed his face with his wide sleeves, and wiped his tears.
Sitting down again, he spoke frankly, "Fourth Master, I know that Jin Fuyun intends to kill my sister-in-law. Her helper, a guy named Yu Cheng, failed in his attempt to assassinate my sister-in-law and fled out of the capital."
"How do you know that?"
Pei An was not surprised when he heard it.
"The prince and I... talked about it. He doesn't like Jin Fuyun, but due to the current situation, Jin Fuyun is the best marriage he can get, although - I don't want to."
"Most couples in this world are not qualified to talk about happiness or dislike. Every family has their parents' orders and the matchmaker's words. The prince is blessed by nature. The Empress Dowager and the emperor personally care about him. He is married to Jin Fuyun, which can be considered a good match."
"But once Jin Fuyun really enters the Prince's Mansion and is granted the title of Princess, then my sister-in-law... will be at a disadvantage since she has no rank or status!"
Pei An seemed to smell some conspiracy.
He remained calm and said calmly, "If the eldest lady can be named the Princess of the County, it will be difficult for her to marry into the family. At least... she must give birth to a son or daughter for the Prince of the County."
As soon as these words came out, Song Youan's face turned pale.
He murmured to himself, "Absolutely not, Jiang Lang doesn't like her——"
Having children is not allowed!