The cousin is beautiful but ruthless.

Chapter 219 Pei Xingzhi, who was tied up

"Check this area thoroughly to see if there's anything suspicious."

Luo Jiang won't run too far in the short term; we can only wait and see.

Pei Du went to look for it, and then returned to the place where Pei Xingzhi was imprisoned.

Pei Xingzhi heard the door open and light stream in; he squinted.

"It's really you."

When Pei Du appeared in front of Pei Xingzhi, Pei Xingzhi sneered.

"Kidnapping the Duke's son, Pei Du, are you out of your mind?"

Pei Xingzhi was somewhat excited, as if he had finally found Pei Du's weakness.

"You and Han Yueru have repeatedly sent people to kill high-ranking officials of the imperial court. Don't you value your lives?"

"Do you have evidence?"

"Do you have any evidence?" Pei Du looked down at him. "Besides yourself, who saw me tie you up? You can't bring me down with just your words."

Pei Xingzhi choked. Indeed, it was useless for only him to know.

"Are you doing this to get revenge on me?"

Pei Xingzhi gradually calmed down, wanting to know what he was going to do.

Pei Du did not answer him, nor did he mention that he had discovered Luo Jiang's affairs.

"Just stay here and relax."

Pei Du's words plunged Pei Xingzhi's vision back into darkness.

Pei Xingzhi was furious, but he couldn't fight back. However, it seemed that Pei Du didn't dare to take his own life.

They survived, but they can't get out.

Pei Xingzhi didn't know when Han Yueru would be able to send someone to rescue him.

Han Yueru returned to her residence to await news. Just as she sat down, Liang Ruochu came to pay her respects.

"You are quite diligent."

Han Yueru was in a bad mood and didn't give Liang Ruochu a friendly look.

Liang Ruochu held the teacup, unsure whether to stand or sit.

"Mother-in-law, please have some tea."

Han Yueru took the teacup, while Liang Ruochu rubbed her wrist, suppressing the dissatisfaction in her eyes.

Is something troubling your mother-in-law?

Han Yueru lifted her eyelids and glanced at her.

"Just do your own thing. I don't expect you to help my son's career. Just don't hold Xingzhi back. You're still too petty. You should learn to be more magnanimous."

Han Yueru had always looked down on Liang Ruochu's background, but now that Liang Ruochu had married into the family, she no longer pretended to be kind.

Although Liang Ruochu knew Han Yueru would change her attitude, she still underestimated Han Yueru's shamelessness.

"My mother-in-law is right."

Having only been there a few days, Liang Ruochu didn't want to create too much tension with Han Yueru, so she spoke to her in a very polite manner.

Han Yueru waved her hand: "Alright, you can go back now."

She didn't want Liang Ruoyan to know that Pei Xingzhi had been arrested; the fewer people who knew about it, the better.

"Yes."

Liang Ruochu was curious, but she didn't show it. She hadn't yet established herself in the household, so it was best not to get involved in these matters.

Pei Xingzhi was imprisoned for half a day. Luo Jiang sent people to find Pei Xingzhi's whereabouts. He had many people and found some clues.

When Han Yueru received the news, she felt that the progress was too slow. She didn't know how long she could fool Pei Mingjian. If Pei Xingzhi wasn't in the mansion when Pei Mingjian returned, that would be a real problem.

Hopefully, Pei Mingjian won't remember this by then.

Han Yueru burned the note. She couldn't panic; she had to be prepared for both possibilities.

Pei Du waited for Luo Jiang to send someone over so he could provide some appropriate obstruction.

He was also careful not to let Pei Mingjian find out about it.

If Pei Mingjian finds out, Pei Du himself will also be in trouble. In order to lure Luo Jiang out, Pei Du has essentially put himself into the trap this time.

"Young master, two groups of people have already arrived. Should we continue to block them?"

Luo Jiang, somehow got wind of Pei Xingzhi's whereabouts, and in just a short time, two groups of people arrived.

"Block them, don't let them rescue the person easily."

He wanted to make Luo Jiang uneasy. He hadn't found any information about Luo Jiang yet, only a portrait. How did Han Yueru get to know such a person?

It now appears that Luo Jiang also controls an organization with a considerable number of members, roughly the same size as the group that previously attempted to kill Shen Hanyu.

Jin Chui gave the order and then disposed of the corpse on the ground.

None of these people were left alive. Anyone caught was immediately put to death by poison. The people they trained in this way were actually hidden in that alley.

Luo Jiang listened to his subordinates' report; it was almost dusk, and the person still hadn't been rescued.

"Do you think I'm supporting you guys just to eat?"

The men lowered their heads: "Sir, it's that Pei Du. They have quite a few men on their side, so it's obvious they were prepared."

Luo Jiang also knew that Pei Du was doing this on purpose, making them anxious, getting Han Yueru to use any means necessary to pressure him, and then making him take action himself.

"Send more men. If you can't get them out tonight, you don't need to come back."

Luo Jiang has worked so hard to build all this up; he can't let it be ruined by Pei Du.

As Jinchui processed the successive stream of people who came, he also discovered some commonalities.

"Just like the people who dealt with the young master before, it can be confirmed that they are the same group of people. The poison hidden in their teeth has also been found. This kind of poison is very special. It is not a product of Dayong, but comes from the Western Regions."

The poisons of the Western Regions—we could certainly continue investigating along that line.

"well done."

"This poison is the fastest-acting and most painful of all poisons, so it is very rare."

It's easy to find because it's rare. I hadn't paid much attention to the poison aspect before, but I can't miss it this time.

As darkness fell, Pei Xingzhi, who had been starving and bound all day, had reached his limit.

"Pei Du! Even kidnapping wouldn't be done like this! Just say what you want to do, what kind of skill is it to keep hiding?"

Pei Xingzhi heard no noise outside; it was pitch black inside, and he nearly broke down.

Jin Chui stood outside, picking his ear, pretending not to hear. He figured if they could get through the night, they could knock the person out and send them back.

We'll see if Luo Jiang takes the bait tonight. If he doesn't, they won't lose out.

"You won't die from starving for just one day."

Golden Hammer shouted.

Pei Xingzhi's face was flushed. Was this because he hadn't eaten all day? He had barely moved since morning, and his whole body was stiff as a piece of wood.

Han Yueru waited in vain for news and was about to go out to look for Luo Jiang again when Pei Mingjian returned.

What are you rushing about for?

Han Yueru stopped: "The new fabric I bought has arrived, and I was just about to go take a look."

It was already dark when Pei Mingjian yawned: "Why don't we just go see it tomorrow morning? It's so late at night."

Han Yueru breathed a sigh of relief when she saw that Pei Mingjian did not ask about Pei Xingzhi.

"Then I'll go see it tomorrow morning."

She escorted Pei Mingjian back to his room and ran into Liang Ruochu when she came out.

"Mother-in-law, why hasn't my husband come home yet, so late?"

Han Yueru made up an excuse: "He went out for drinks with some colleagues and we don't know when he'll be back, so we sent someone to let him know."

Liang Ruochu had no suspicions; her marriage to Pei Xingzhi was merely a matter of mutual exploitation.