I Became the Devil Queen's Heart Demon

Chapter 627 - 239: Yan Peizhi, What Kind of Man Are You! The Lady’s Determination! _2

"Lord Yan, we meet again." Chen Mo raised his hand to signal everyone to withdraw and said with a smile, "I thought you were unwell, otherwise why let your wife step forward? But it seems you’re quite vigorous?"

"Thank you, Mr. Chen, for your concern."

Though Yan Peizhi was in plain clothes, his aura from years of high position was still formidable. He said in a low voice, "This rebel son has just suffered family punishment and can hardly move. I intended to send him to the Sky Scale Guard for investigation once he recovered. I didn’t expect Mr. Chen to arrive so soon."

Chen Mo spread his hands and said helplessly, "After all, Her Majesty the Empress is keeping a close watch, requiring the case to be solved within a month. I dare not delay... Lord Yan, there’s no need to worry. The Sky Scale Guard has physicians as well; he can receive treatment there."

Yan Peizhi’s graying eyebrows furrowed.

He used family punishment and withheld medical treatment to delay as much time as possible.

However, it seemed now that Chen Mo was impervious to persuasion, and so he abandoned this last glimmer of hope...

"Mr. Chen is right," Yan Peizhi nodded. "Since it is Her Highness’s order, the Yan Family will fully cooperate. Linghu, go with Mr. Chen."

"Father!"

Yan Linghu’s forehead was covered in cold sweat.

The fate of Yan Liang was still fresh in his mind. He and Chen Mo were already at odds; how could he fare well in Chen Mo’s hands?

"Father, you can’t just leave me!" Yan Linghu’s legs trembled, nearly collapsing to the ground.

Yan Peizhi adjusted his collar and said, "When you get to the Sky Scale Guard, cooperate fully in the investigation. Do you remember what I told you?"

Yan Linghu’s voice trembled, "I remember... if it can be spoken, it must be provable; if not, guard your lips carefully."

Yan Peizhi nodded solemnly, "Speak clearly when you must, but do not ramble... Unjust implicatings may backfire — do not bring disaster upon yourself!"

"But..."

Yan Linghu wanted to say more, but Qiu Longgang had already stepped forward to take him away.

Chen Mo clasped his hands and said, "Lord Yan, I’ll be taking him now. I’ll pay a visit another day."

Yan Peizhi, with no expression, returned the gesture, "Mr. Chen, take care."

Chen Mo slightly raised an eyebrow.

To hold thunder in one’s chest while maintaining a tranquil facade... No matter what, this Assistant Minister’s composure is indeed extraordinary.

"Let’s go."

Chen Mo turned and left.

The assistant officers led Yan Linghu out in single file through the main gate.

Outside, the sound of horse hooves gradually faded, and the atmosphere quieted down.

Looking at the shattered wood debris, Yan Peizhi’s eyelids twitched, his face as dark as water.

"Yan, how can you just watch as others put a knife to my neck, and our son is taken away?"

Qin Shu’s eyes were red with hatred as she glared at Yan Peizhi, "You know what that Imperial Prison is like; it’s nothing less than a death sentence! This all started because of you. If anything happens to Hu’er, I won’t forgive you!"

"Shut your mouth!"

Yan Peizhi glared at her coldly, "Aren’t you, Miss Qin of the Qin Family, quite capable? Why didn’t you dare to show your fangs before Chen Mo?"

Qin Shu caught her breath, turned her head, and said, "He holds the Flying Phoenix Order and Eastern Palace Token. I’m just a woman with no official status, what else can I do?"

"You know it’s an Eastern Palace Token?!"

"A string of tokens has been thrown in my face; what choice do I have but to cooperate?"

"With that rebel son imprisoned, I can at least work outside... but to blatantly defy the law would give Chen Mo a reason to act against the Yan Family, wiping us out completely. Then we’d only await death in the Imperial Prison!"

Yan Peizhi spoke angrily, panting heavily.

"Work?"

Qin Shu frowned and asked, "Do you have a way to get Hu’er out?"

Yan Peizhi waved away the servants, leaving only the two of them in the courtyard. Taking a deep breath, he said, "After the morning court, I went to see Chief Minister Zhuang. Though I didn’t meet him, he sent me a note with eight characters..."

Qin Shu curiously asked, "What eight characters?"

Yan Peizhi whispered, "Divert the disaster eastward, absolve to survive."

Qin Shu blinked and asked, "What does that mean? Can you explain more clearly?"

"..."

Yan Peizhi looked a bit helpless as he explained, "The conflict between the Chen Family and Yan Family is mostly about interests, but between Chen Mo and the Princely Heir, it’s a blood feud!"

"This time, his ostentatious visit appears to target the Yan Family, but his fundamental goal is to make an example of us to strike at Prince Yu Mansion!"

Qin Shu’s heart skipped a beat. "You’re suggesting that Hu’er implicate the Princely Heir?"

"The Princely Heir is already involved; it can’t be considered an implication." Yan Peizhi’s expression was solemn. "This case seems to be about the Barbarian Slave Case, but it’s actually the clash of two powers."

"On one side is Prince Yu; on the other is the Imperial Power. Do you think I have a choice?"

Qin Shu’s frown deepened, "But you still haven’t said how to save Hu’er. The longer he stays in the Imperial Prison, the more he suffers!"

Yan Peizhi looked at his innocent wife and sneered, "At a time like this, you still want to get that rebel son out? It’s enough if I can preserve the Yan Family!"

"Once the Princely Heir is dragged into this, I’ll request a Three Departments Joint Examination from His Highness. If he can be transferred to the Ministry of Justice Prison, his life will be safe..."

"It’s just..."

Yan Peizhi hesitated.

Qin Shu hurriedly asked, "Just what?"

Yan Peizhi sighed, "Considering the harsh methods of that Imperial Prison, I’m afraid your son won’t hold out till then!"

Qin Shu’s face turned pale upon hearing this, her body swaying slightly.

Yan Peizhi collected his emotions and said coldly, "I’m telling you this so you can remain calm and not carry out any reckless actions, lest you end up shooting yourself in the foot!"