Chapter 670.2: The fireworks festival

When soldiers come, counter with generals; when a flood comes, block with earth. Therell definitely be a way. Well just have to see how things go. Pei Qianhao said calmly.

Du Ling responded in kind. I wont allow Xi-er to get hurt.

Western Region King, Xi-er is no ordinary woman. Shes equally as intelligent as you and I. Pei Qianhao said with a gentle light in his eyes.

Du Ling smiled in agreement. Youre right; I keep forgetting about that. Unfortunately, her astuteness may be the result of my failure as a brother in the past.

Theres no need to talk about the past, Western Region King. You dont have to dwell on it too much. Pei Qianhao tried to rea.s.sure Du Ling.

Fine, lets talk about what were up against instead then. Hua Ziqing is obviously eyeing the throne, and he has Li Zikang under his thumb. While the latter controlling the military is already troublesome, we cant forget that the officials arent even aware of Hua Zirongs imprisonment. Xilius situation is precarious to say the least. Du Ling gave a clear a.n.a.lysis of the current situation.

Pei Qianhao said, Hua Zirong will definitely appear during the fireworks banquet. Well have to play it by ear. As for you, how do you plan on settling the issue regarding the death of the Prime Ministers daughter?

Hah! Du Ling scoffed. If Hua Ziqing loves drugging others that much, maybe I should give him a taste of his own medicine. A tryst with Hua Zirongs consort would do him well, dont you think? A cruel glint flashed in his eyes as he spoke.

Pei Qianhao remained rather emotionless. Paying him back in kind. Sounds like something you would do.

Du Ling deadpanned at the comment. Why do you make it sound like Im a revenge-crazy person?

Pei Qianhao said, I see the Western Region King knows himself well.

Du Ling thought,

My dear sister, why in the world is your husband so

fuhei[1]

Well, the same goes for you, Prince Hao. Du Ling retorted.

En, thank you for the compliment. Pei Qianhaos unexpected response had Du Ling chuckling.

I see that trying to get back at him was foolish.

Su Xi-er sensed that the atmosphere was a little awkward when she returned.

A-Jing, are you teasing Elder Brother again?

Xi-er, Im just stating facts. Pei Qianhao whispered in her ear as he hugged her, his breath tickling her ear.

Fine. Ill leave. Du Ling decided to make himself scarce when he saw the couple start up again.

Elder Brother, go on ahead to the teahouse. Well meet you there shortly. Su Xi-er turned to say as she pushed Pei Qianhaos head away from her.

Once Du Ling left, Pei Qianhao rested her head on his chest.

Xi-er, upset after visiting Yu Xiao?

A-Jing, Yu Xiao can recover, right? Pei Qianhao was the only person to whom Su Xi-er would show her fragile side.

Pei Qianhao stroked her hair and said, Dont think too much about it. Ill be sad if youre always worried about things.

A-Jing, we have to help Yu Xiao recover. Otherwise, his hatred for Yun Ruofeng may cause him to do something impulsive and put up a fight to the death with Yun Ruofeng. Su Xi-er said with concern.

Pei Qianhao gave her a peck on the cheek and said, Xi-er, Yu Xiao is an upright and honest person. He has a clear idea of what he wants to do, and its possible that he might be too narrowly focused on certain goals that he has. Ill get Wu Ling to talk to him, so dont fret too much over this.

1. Sometimes also translated as black-belly,

fuhei

refers to a person who seems kind and friendly outwardly, but is inwardly a crafty and even s.a.d.i.s.tic person.