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The matter of my mother befriending the late Consort Chen was something I only learned after Pei Zhirui ascended to the throne in my past life. At that time, Pei Zhiqing disregarded Emperor Jing's advice and, despite her frail condition, insisted on going to the border to serve as a military advisor, assisting her father in fighting off the invaders.
However, she could not reveal to him that she was someone who had returned from the past.
"Since I have accepted the marriage arrangement, we are in the same boat. You and I; if I die, you die."
Gu Qingning fixed her gaze on Pei Zhiqing, her eyes filled with determination as she continued, "I am currently facing difficulties and hope you can lend me a helping hand."
After a moment of silence, Pei Zhiqing finally spoke softly. "What do you need this prince to help you with?"
As long as she did not marry Pei Zhirui, he would be willing to assist her with anything.
"My mother left a life-saving pill for my sister before she passed away." Gu Qingning glanced at Pei Zhiqing, swallowing hard as she continued somewhat awkwardly, "At that time, I was young and naive, easily deceived by others."
With both her father and brother away at the border, after her mother died, she and her sister were left helpless and heartbroken. When Old Madam Gu learned that their mother had left a pill for her sister, she became greedy.
Taking advantage of Gu Qingning's youth and innocence, Old Madam Gu tricked her into giving it up under the pretense of nurturing her health.
"If this prince helps you, what benefit will there be for me?" Pei Zhiqing's lips curled into a slight smirk; this young girl was far too naive.
"This pill is very important for my sister. If you help me, I will also assist you." Gu Qingning clenched her fists and said earnestly, "We are now husband and wife; if you need my help with anything, I will do my best."
"This prince does not need your help; all I require is for you to prepare for marriage." Pei Zhiqing narrowed his eyes. "As for the pill, I will help you."
"Thank you, Your Highness." Gu Qingning nodded slightly, a glimmer of gratitude flashing in her eyes.
"This pill is ineffective for my sister's eye ailment but can delay your chronic illness from worsening. If Your Highness helps me retrieve the pill, I am willing to give it to you. What do you think?" Gu Qingning said expressionlessly.
This pill was essentially her token of allegiance.
"How can I trust that if I help you, you won't run away from the marriage?" A hint of mockery crossed his pale face.
"You and I are like tea and its cup; without tea, no matter how exquisite the cup is, it serves no purpose. With an expensive cup but no precious tea leaves or superb tea-making skills, none can create a fragrant brew that lingers on the palate. Therefore, I wish to reclaim what belongs to me to cure my sister's eye ailment; Your Highness wants to heal your chronic illness—cooperating with me is your best choice," Gu Qingning said calmly.
"You think just one pill is enough to negotiate cooperation with this prince? Miss Gu is rather naive." As he gazed at Gu Qingning, Pei Zhiqing's thin and pale face resembled a blank sheet of paper.
His obscure eyes were deep and inscrutable at this moment, making it difficult for anyone to read him. A faint mist seemed to float in his gaze, instilling an inexplicable sense of fear within Gu Qingning as she looked at him.
"I will go up the mountain."
Gu Qingning straightened her back and spoke in a calm tone.
"Going up the mountain? Going up the mountain to be a sister-in-law?"
Pfft.
As soon as the words left her mouth, Gu Qingning, who had just taken a sip of tea to ease her nerves, nearly sprayed the tea all over Pei Zhijing's face.
Could he be any more ridiculous? Going up the mountain to be a sister-in-law? Was his brain made of paste?
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