Consort of a Thousand Faces - Chapter 143

Chapter 143
I had invited Prince Hao to visit several times when I was Ning Rulan, but my offer was never accepted . It's surprising that he knows this country so well, having never been here before .





He would be a fearful enemy, one that Nanzhao wouldn't be able to win against .

"What, you don't want to go?" Pei Qianhao stepped closer to her as he spoke, causing Su Xi-er to step back on reflex .

Pei Qianhao just quietly watched her, not pus . h . i . +ng the issue as he had before .

"Where do you want to go, Prince Hao?"

"There is a small county close to the capital city called Moon County . There are a lot of gardeners there, and it's also called 'Flower Town' . Let's go there . "





When Su Xi-er heard 'Moon County', she immediately thought of the Lingrui flower . It was a beautiful flower from the Moon County as it is meticulously cultivated by gardeners . He knows that I have been looking for the Lingrui flower at the Shui Residence .

Is he suggesting that we go to the Moon County on purpose? Is he taking me there because he knows that I want to see Lingrui flowers? Is it just for my sake, or does he want to see them too?

"Go to your room to pack; we are leaving soon . It's boring to always stay at the posthouse . " Pei Qianhao glanced at her before heading towards the courtyard .

Despite her misgivings, Su Xi-er did want to see the Lingrui flowers . As a result, she obediently followed his instructions to go get ready

Pei Qianhao stood in the courtyard, admiring the scenery before an imperial guard came over and bowed . "Prince Hao, a pigeon letter from Commander Wu arrived this morning . " .

Pei Qianhao then received a piece of paper from him, glancing it over with a cold look in his eyes . The imperial guard next to him was so scared that he didn't dare to look at Prince Hao . What message did Commander Wu send? It must be bad news right? Why would Prince Hao's face be so dark otherwise?

A light snort came out of Pei Qianhao's lips before he pa . s . sed the piece of paper to the imperial guard . "Burn it immediately . "

The imperial guard immediately replied with a 'yes' before hurrying to complete his orders, not daring to ask any further questions .

Pei Qianhao returned to watching the scenery, though his eyes were now tinted with a hint of gloominess as he thought about the message from Wu Ling .

Prince Hao, the corrupt official was a . s . sociated with many organised groups . This subordinate had investigated thoroughly and finally found that he is linked to Pei Yong from the Pei Residence's branch .





It was immediately clear why Wu Ling had not been able immediately reconvene with the main party in Nanzhao . It turns out that the County Magistrate at the border had colluded with a side branch from the Pei Residence; either that, or he was Pei Yong's subordinate .

Even if Pei Yong is just part of a side branch of the Pei Residence, he can't be kept anymore .


Pei Qianhao had previously investigated Pei Yong before because of Su Xi-er . His investigations revealed that Pei Yong really liked to play with women, not even letting go of young girls and children .

Just that was already enough to warrant a death sentence . I didn't think that he would be colluding with a corrupt official as well . Even if it was just a small county at the border, the seriousness of this issue is apparent .

The borders of a nation are especially important . Although it was petty greed that had led to this situation, such ambitions will grow endlessly until eventually, they become a poison to the nation .

When he thought of this, the atmosphere around Pei Qianhao became solemn .

In the backyard, Su Xi-er quickly packed her things . She went to Pei Qianhao's room to first pack his clothes before heading to her room to do the same .

Once finished, she took the two cloth bundles and walked towards the front yard .

The female cook had just finished making lunch when she saw Su Xi-er walking out with two cloth bundles . "Su Xi-er, are you all leaving the posthouse?"

Su Xi-er stopped walking and shook her head . "Prince Hao just wants to visit some nearby counties in Nanzhao . We will be back before Nanzhao's state banquet . "

The female cook nodded repeatedly . "I see . Hurry and go; don't make Prince Hao wait . " Having heard imperial guards often urging Su Xi-er with such words, the female cook unconsciously started to do the same .

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