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Although everything was prepared, he had discussed all the countermeasures with Consort Yi just in case.
"Master, Princess Jing has returned to the Zhon Yuan Marquis's residence," a man reported, bowing slightly beside Pei Zhirui.
Pei Zhirui narrowed his eyes slightly and kicked the man, cursing, "Useless! The person has already entered the capital, and you only realize it after she returns to the Zhon Yuan Marquis's residence?"
The guard quickly knelt down in fear. "Princess Jing returned alone."
"What do you mean she returned alone? That sickly Pei Zhiqing didn’t come back with her?" Pei Zhirui frowned angrily. "You can’t even handle such a small matter; you all deserve to die."
"Our people only saw Princess Jing bringing an elderly person into the Zhon Yuan Marquis's residence. They did not see anyone else," the guard reported tremblingly.
"By the time our people noticed Gu Qingning entering the city, they had already gone through the marquis's gate. It was too late to stop them."
"Then hurry up and investigate! Find out where that deadbeat Pei Zhiqing is!" Pei Zhirui was furious. Every time, Pei Zhiqing managed to get ahead of him. This time he thought he had it in the bag, but that annoying couple had returned alive.
Where on earth was Pei Zhiqing? When they both fell off the cliff, they searched for three days and nights without any news. Just as everyone assumed they were dead, they suddenly appeared in the capital and quietly returned to the Zhon Yuan Marquis's residence.
The thought of Pei Zhiqing still being alive made Pei Zhirui’s chest rise and fall with rage, unable to contain the overwhelming anger surging within him.
"All of you are a bunch of useless fools!"
The guard quickly acknowledged and hurriedly retreated.
Pei Zhirui pondered for a moment before turning towards Yaohua Palace. Since Pei Zhiqing was not dead, he needed to discuss their next steps with Consort Yi.
When he arrived at Yaohua Palace, Consort An was punishing a little palace maid for making a mistake. Upon seeing her son approach, she shot a glance at the matron, instructing her to take care of the little maid.
Switching to a more pleasant demeanor, she smiled at Pei Zhirui and said, "The marriage proposal has been finalized. Why do you look so glum?"
Pei Zhirui sat down opposite Consort An and replied, "Consort Yi, Gu Qingning has returned."
As soon as the words left her mouth, Consort An slammed the table in anger and exclaimed, "What? That little wretch is still alive? What are those people doing?"
Gu Qingning's return made it clear that obtaining military power from Gu Changqing would not be easy.
"And what about your marriage to Gu Wanqing?"
Consort An recalled the words of Prime Minister Song's reprimand, feeling a strong aversion to this arranged marriage. However, this was a request made by their family to Emperor Jing, and there was no way to back out now.
"I must have Gu Wanqing for myself." Just like any daughter, Gu Changqing's favoritism towards Gu Wanqing would not be less than that towards Gu Qingning. However, it seemed impossible for Gu Wanqing to smoothly enter the household.
With Gu Qingning's intelligence, he would surely understand the true purpose behind marrying Gu Wanqing.
But what did that matter? The imperial decree for the marriage could not be retracted.
"Why not have His Majesty issue another decree to arrange a marriage between you and Rou'er? That way, your maternal grandfather won't have to worry."
Emperor Jing was already afflicted by a strange poison; it would be better to push him further and have Pei Zhirui marry two primary consorts at once.
"Consort An, my maternal grandfather only cares whether I can ascend to the supreme throne; he doesn't care which woman I marry. As long as Rou'er ultimately becomes empress, that's enough."
Pei Zhirui had lost his patience. Prime Minister Song had relentlessly pressured and insulted Consort An to ensure a Song family daughter entered the palace, and this had weighed heavily on his mind.
At that moment, Pei Zhirui felt that Gu Yan was quite understanding.
That made sense. Consort An thought Pei Zhirui's words were reasonable.
Gu Qingning had returned, and Pei Zhiqing was unaware; what we should focus on now is this matter.
Pei Zhirui finally understood why Consort An could never become empress. She always prioritized her family over herself and even over him.
He was furious but felt utterly helpless.
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