Shocked! The salty concubine was spoiled by the cold prince

Chapter 211 Brothers and Brothers Respect

"Fifth brother, why did you agree to let me see the emperor?"

Pei Yunlin couldn't understand this logic, so he asked directly.

He already knew in his heart that his ending might not be good. After all, Pei Yunqing was not a tolerant person.

If Pei Yunqing really wanted to be friendly and respectful to his brother, he would not have imprisoned him here.

Pei Yunqing was a little surprised. He thought Pei Yunlin would pretend not to know and make plans after meeting the old emperor.

But it’s better this way, so as to avoid more trouble.

"As an older brother, shouldn't I feel sorry for my younger brother? Or do you no longer want to see the emperor? If that's the case, I won't force you."

Pei Yunqing pushed the question back. He wanted to see how Lao Ba would respond.

Pei Yunlin was young after all, and not as thoughtful as Pei Yunqing, so he felt a little panicked when he heard this.

"Fifth brother, of course I want to see Father. I've always been very worried about his health. I just can't understand what made Fifth Brother change his mind? Could it be that Fifth Brother only realized today that he cares about his younger brother?"

Pei Yunlin looked at him straight in the eyes. They both knew in their hearts that this was just an excuse.

If Pei Yunlin was sensible, he shouldn't have asked any further questions.

But Pei Yunlin had already decided to throw the jar into the air. Now, apart from his father, he could no longer count on anyone.

Pei Xu was indifferent to his request for help, and Pei Yunqing would never spare his life.

"I haven't seen you for a few days, and I'm really impressed. Now Xiao Ba actually dares to question me. How should I answer you?"

Pei Yunqing tilted his head, as if troubled by his words.

But he quickly replied, "Since you've already thought this way, I don't need to make excuses anymore. Just assume that I've had a change of heart today and am willing to reunite you and your son."

Anyway, the old emperor will not survive tonight. If possible, it would be best if he died in front of Pei Yunlin.

Pei Yunlin didn't expect that Pei Yunqing would no longer pretend, but now the other party was stronger than him, so even if he was dissatisfied, there was nothing he could do.

"Since Fifth Brother has said so, I don't seem to have anything else to say."

Pei Yunlin lowered his eyes and stopped arguing with him.

Pei Yunqing knew what he was thinking by looking at his reaction.

"Xiao Ba, if you are more sensible, I will naturally not embarrass you. After all, you and I are brothers. But if you are ignorant, don't blame me for being rude."

At present, although he has the urge to kill Pei Yunlin, it is not strong yet.

Pei Yunlin didn't believe him. If Pei Yunqing really wanted to play the role of brother with him, he wouldn't have waited until today.

Pei Yunqing was probably trying to trick him by saying this today, and who knows, he might have some tricks up his sleeve.

"Fifth brother, I don't have any other thoughts now. I just want to live well."

Pei Yunlin's words were not false. During the days he was imprisoned, he gradually lost his original thoughts. After all, when faced with life and death, he still knew how to make a choice.

"Xiao Ba, you are my brother. Even if we don't have the same mother, I won't treat you unfairly. But the premise is that you must remember your identity and know what you should do."

Pei Yunqing smiled gently, but everyone present knew that he was a smiling tiger.

Even if Pei Yunqing doesn't kill Pei Yunlin now, according to his methods, Pei Yunlin will die without knowing it in the future.

No emperor would allow a threat to his existence to live for long.

Like the old emperor, he was afraid of Pei Xu's father, so after he secured his throne, he couldn't wait to kill him.

"Fifth brother is right. We are brothers after all."

Pei Yunlin lowered his eyes and said, as for what he was thinking in his heart, only he knew, and Pei Yunqing didn't want to explore it.

"Since you understand everything, I won't waste my words with you. I'll have Hu Dequan pick you up in the evening."

Pei Yunqing left after saying this. He still had things to do.

The power of the imperial court has not yet been completely consolidated, and not everyone submits to him.

Pei Yunqing had never known before that there would be ministers who would act according to Pei Xu's expression.

In his memory, Pei Xu has always been a person feared by everyone.

Although Pei Yunlin didn't know what was happening in the court, he could guess that Pei Yunqing must be in trouble.

Tonight is his last chance.

Even though he already guessed how it would end, he still wanted to try it for himself again.

No one is willing to wait for death to come. Even if you will still die after trying your best, at least there will be no regrets.

Pei Yunlin was destined to lose since birth. No matter how hard he tried, the outcome would not be any better than it is now.

But even so, he couldn't face death calmly.

Who told him to be born into a royal family and become a prince?

If there is an afterlife, Pei Yunlin also hopes to be born in an ordinary family and grow up in an environment with loving parents.

He stared at Pei Yunqing's figure, lost in thought.

Pei Yunqing doesn't have time to take care of this little brat, he has more important things to do.

“Hu Dequan, I think you know what to do after you bring him over tonight.”

Pei Yunqing walked to the front of the imperial study and suddenly spoke.

He seemed to want to test Hu Dequan's loyalty, but also seemed to have completely trusted him, so he handed this matter over to him.

"The old slave knows."

Since Hu Dequan had already taken action against the emperor, there was naturally no reason for him to restrain himself.

Now that we have come to this point, there is no turning back, whether for good or bad.

Hu Dequan watched Pei Yunqing walk into the imperial study and stood there for a long time without leaving.

In the evening, he arrived in front of Pei Yunlin as promised.

"Eighth Prince, this old servant is here to take you to see His Majesty."

Hu Dequan was still respectful to the prince who was about to lose his life.

Pei Yunlin actually couldn't understand his attitude.

"Thank you, Eunuch Hu."

Pei Yunlin nodded and followed Hu Dequan to the emperor's bedroom.

Pei Yunlin's anxiety did not diminish along the way.

But when he arrived at the emperor's bedroom, he suddenly wasn't so nervous anymore.

He thought to himself: No wonder Pei Yunqing has loosened up now and is willing to let him see my father. I'm afraid my father's time is up.

If the emperor died in front of Pei Yunqing, outsiders would naturally suspect that Pei Yunqing was the one who did it, but if the emperor died in front of the eighth prince, no one would guess so.

"Father, my son is here to see you."

No matter what, since Pei Yunlin has come, there is no possibility of going back.

He walked with heavy steps to the emperor's bed.

The old emperor was already exhausted at this time, and even speaking was difficult for him.

Fortunately, Pei Yunlin had some good eyesight. He saw the old emperor open his mouth with difficulty, as if he had something to say to him, so he walked up to the emperor, bent down, and listened attentively.

Hu Dequan, who was standing by, couldn't hear what they were saying clearly.

But it doesn't matter anymore. What impact can what a dying man say to his youngest son have?

"I understand, Father. You don't have to worry too much about me. I've grown up, and my fifth brother treats me very well. I'm sure he won't treat me badly in the future."

Pei Yunlin held the old emperor's hand, tears streaming down his face.

The old emperor wanted to raise his hand to touch his head, but in the end he had to give up.

His youngest son had never been looked at seriously by him.

After all, he already has two sons, one of whom is his favorite third son, and the third son is often in front of him, so the prince is also doing well.

Since he was the emperor, he was destined to be different from the fathers of ordinary families. He also believed that his son could understand him.

It was not until today when he saw Xiao Ba that he suddenly realized that each of his sons actually needed his attention.

But it was too late for him to realize it.

"Go ahead, I'm tired and want to sleep."

The old emperor's voice was hoarse and full of fatigue.

Pei Yunlin suddenly had a premonition that this might be the last time he would see his father.

He followed Hu Dequan and walked forward two steps, then subconsciously turned around and knelt down in front of his father.

The old emperor's hand also dropped at this time.

He really looked like he couldn't hold on any longer.

Pei Yunlin's heart began to beat wildly. He was a little unsure whether he should go up to his father and take a look.

If he just walked away, would it be a good choice?

But he thought again of what his father had said in his ear, that he didn't have much time left.

This may be his only chance to survive.

Pei Yunlin hardened his heart and finally did not go over, but left the bedroom.

He wanted to find the person his father mentioned and pass the message to Pei Xu.

Although he didn't know why his father thought Pei Xu would attack his fifth brother, and whether he would spare his life, he had no other choice.

"Eunuch Hu, please take me to see my father today. I'm not feeling well. Can I take a walk around the palace?"

Pei Yunlin is just a young boy after all and poses no threat. Moreover, he is a child that Hu Dequan has watched grow up, so there is no reason for him to refuse this small condition.

"If the Eighth Prince wants to take a walk and relax, that's fine, but I have to accompany him. I hope he can understand."

Hu Dequan did not let him wander around in the end. After all, he could not afford the consequences if something happened.

"Of course, if it's not too much trouble, Eunuch Hu, I'd like to trouble you to accompany me for a walk."

Pei Yunlin knew that if he rejected Hu Dequan, he would never be able to move around in the palace. This was his only chance and he couldn't give up.

At worst, he could wait until he found the person and then find a way to get Hu Dequan away, or secretly pass the message on.

Although this idea was a bit naive, he had no choice.

Hu Dequan felt relieved when he saw that Pei Yunlin did not refuse.

"Eighth Prince, don't blame me for being too talkative. In this situation, we can only survive by following the Fifth Prince's wishes. You should also change your temper and stop talking like you did this morning. If you irritate the Fifth Prince, you will be the one who suffers."

Hu Dequan shouldn't have said such a thing, but when he looked at the young man beside him, he still wanted to give him some advice.

It would be such a pity if he died at such a young age.

"Eunuch Hu is right. I know you are doing this for my own good. I will pay more attention in the future. I was like this today because I was too anxious."

Pei Yunlin lowered his eyes and replied. In fact, he and Hu De both understood that perhaps he no longer had a future.

"Eunuch Hu, why would you help Fifth Brother?"

Pei Yunlin didn't know what happened in Jinzhou City. He suddenly discovered that everything in the capital had changed.

My third brother and the crown prince died suddenly, and my father was seriously ill and bedridden, so all power was concentrated in the hands of my fifth brother.

Hu Dequan certainly knew that the Eighth Prince didn't understand this, so he gave a wry smile.

"Your Highness, sometimes fate plays tricks on us."

Although Hu Dequan had a lot of grievances, he didn't dare to say them out loud.

He didn't know whether there were any of Pei Yunqing's spies around, nor did he know whether Pei Yunqing trusted him now. He said this to Pei Yunlin out of consideration for their past friendship.

"Since Eunuch Hu has his reasons, I won't force you. After all, I'm just a child and can't help you."

Pei Yunlin was willing to admit that he was a child, but what he said was not wrong.

Hu Dequan sighed again and stopped talking.

The situation of both of them was not much better, they could only survive.

Originally, he could have returned home if he could endure another two years, but now he is afraid that he will die of old age in this palace.

Pei Yunqing couldn't let him go. From the moment he watched him kill Pei Yunzhao, he was destined to be unable to escape.

Seeing that Hu Dequan was lost in his emotions, Pei Yunlin began to look around.

He didn't know who his father's men were, nor did he know who he could trust, so he could only rely on luck.

But his luck seemed to be good, or perhaps Pei Xu had been waiting for this day.

Pei Yunlin walked around the palace and finally passed on the message his father had given him.

Hu Dequan's patience was exhausted and he began to urge him to go back.

"Your Highness, you are tired today. The Fifth Prince may come to see you tomorrow. You should get some rest early."

Hu Dequan's words served as a reminder to him that if the emperor passed away tonight, the palace might become bustling before dawn.

Pei Yunqing has not yet completely controlled the court officials, especially the generals led by Gu Sidao, who seem to be in a wait-and-see state.

Pei Yunqing really couldn't understand why this group of reckless men were more difficult to deal with than the civil officials.

How could he know that Gu Sidao's daughter owed Gu Jiaorong a favor and gave her the jade pendant she had worn since childhood to Gu Jiaorong. Now Gu Jiaorong came to him with the jade pendant, and all he had to do was not bow to Pei Yunqing. Pei Xu would take responsibility for everything. How could he refuse?

Gu Sidao is not a reckless man, he is very smart. Just looking at the current situation, he knows that they should not end up like this.

The biggest problem is Prince Su’s unclear attitude.

Although Gu Sidao had not had much dealings with Pei Xu, he knew that Pei Xu was not a simple person.

Now that Gu Jiaorong has come to him with the jade pendant, isn't this giving him a chance to hook up with Prince Su?