The Empress Kneels in Her Palace to Admit Her Mistakes After Slaying Her Ways in the Female-Oriented

In just one day, the Imperial Guards had replaced their old talismans with new ones, and were completely transformed inside and out.

All three elite cavalry squad leaders have been replaced by Ren Tianye's men, and they are now marked with Ren Tianye's mark, making them completely different from before.

As the commander, Chen Liang knew that the situation was hopeless.

To continue doing useless work is futile and will only lead to a desire to leave.

However, before leaving, he still had to see Pei Jingzhi, firstly to express his apology, and secondly to hope that Pei Jingzhi could leave with him. The gates of the capital were open now, and there was still a chance; if he was late, he would only lose his head.

Thirdly, I also wanted to ask Pei Jingzhi.

Whom should he turn to for help?

Gu Qingyue wants to form an all-female army, so it would definitely be inappropriate for him to go. Besides, he doesn't think Gu Qingyue can succeed in doing so.

But where should we go?

With this in mind, Chen Liang arrived at the Pei residence early the next day. Since Madam Liu was not present, given his personal relationship with Pei Jingzhi, he only needed to tell the gatekeeper to enter without any trouble.

He strode inside.

Before they even reached Pei Jingzhi's study, they saw a woman carrying a huge bag, looking hurried. Upon closer inspection, they realized she was none other than a key figure in a crucial part of their previous plan.

Red Sleeves!

A geisha kept in Pei Jingzhi's mansion.

However, despite being a geisha, Pei Jingzhi treated her quite well, and her status was almost on par with that of a member of the Pei family. She was also highly respected outside the household.

Therefore, Chen Liang dared not act recklessly and bowed respectfully, saying, "I am Chen Liang, and I greet Miss Hongxiu."

"Miss Hongxiu, what, what are you doing...?"

"Going out?"

Chen Liang asked, his mind racing in an instant.

Suddenly, he remembered that when he arrived at the Pei residence, there was a donkey cart parked not far from the residence, which seemed to have been waiting for a long time. There was a scholar-looking person on the donkey cart who kept looking anxiously at the Pei residence.

Chen Liang felt a sudden realization.

"Okay, let's go!"

Hongxiu simply nodded casually and was about to pass by Chen Liang, but Chen Liang knew that Lord Pei's blood was still hot and that Hongxiu was still part of Pei Jingzhi's plan. Now that he had seen her, how could he let her go so easily?

"Wait a moment……"

Chen Liang turned to the side and called out to Hongxiu, "Miss Hongxiu, where are you going?"

"Let's take a look around!" Hongxiu still didn't want to say much, and replied sullenly. She casually brushed her hair back, revealing a stunningly beautiful profile, but that profile was full of... impatience!

"Is it really as simple as just going out for a stroll?"

Chen Liang's gaze turned slightly cold as he stopped Hongxiu: "Why do I have a feeling that Miss Hongxiu is about to run away from home?"

"Chen Liang, mind your own business!"

"How can I, an outsider, interfere in your affairs? However, since your matter concerns Lord Pei, you cannot act recklessly."

Chen Liang shifted his body, further blocking Hongxiu's escape route, and his tone grew increasingly cold: "Miss Hongxiu, perhaps you intend to leave the Pei residence completely?"

"Who gave you the order?"

"Your indenture is still in Lord Pei's hands. Who gave you permission to leave like this?"

Putting aside everything else, Hongxiu could barely handle it, but the mention of the three words "indenture" completely hit Hongxiu's sore spot. Her face suddenly turned red, and she instantly flew into a rage.

"It's just a piece of paper, why should I be tied to the Pei residence? You're all too domineering. You've been domineering for so many years, are you still going to be this domineering now?"

"Are you even being reasonable?"

Chen Liang: "???"

This caught him off guard, but Chen Liang never liked to get entangled in matters of love and romance with women. He simply asked coldly, "So, you've been doing this behind Lord Pei's back?"

"Who is the person who wants to take you away?"

"Is that the down-on-his-luck scholar outside the door?"

"Looking so shabby, you want to go with him?"

"Yes, I'll go with Lord Han!" Hongxiu answered resolutely, as if protecting something deep in her heart: "I'm going with Lord Han to Yunjing, and from now on, I'll never return to this place of sorrow!"

The Great Yu Dynasty consisted of two capitals and thirteen prefectures. The two capitals were the current capital, Shuojing, and the other capital was Yunjing, the secondary capital in the south.

Is this woman, Hongxiu, planning to run off to Yunjing?

Moreover... he suffered a tremendous injustice in Shuojing?

Chen Liang frowned and said coldly, "You were raised in the Pei family in the capital. Lord Pei treated you quite well, didn't he? He didn't mistreat you like other noble families do. He practically pampered you."

"In the capital, Lord Pei gave you power, status, and wealth... What grievances did you suffer?"

Hongxiu, already filled with grievances, completely lost her composure upon hearing Chen Liang's words. She instantly lost her composure and shouted, "All Pei Jingzhi can give is this useless stuff!"

"What use are the power, wealth, and riches he gave me?"

"I want to be your soulmate!"

"Is he/she a partner who can understand the meaning behind my dance?"

"Is she a partner who understands and appreciates me?"

"But I don't have any of these!"

"Now that I've finally found the right person for me, why can't I leave?"

"On what grounds?"

Chen Liang felt as if thunder had struck him from above, leaving him feeling dizzy and disoriented. It took him a long time to understand Hongxiu's thoughts, and he instantly developed a liking for Ren Tianye.

The Demon Suppression Division must be established!

That doesn't work. How can we defeat these demons and monsters?!

His gaze sharpened further: "On what grounds? On the grounds of the Great Yu law, on the grounds that you are a courtesan privately kept by the Pei family, your life belongs to Lord Pei, not you!"

"besides……"

Chen Liang looked at Hongxiu's bulging backpack and said, "Even if Lord Pei releases your indenture and agrees to let you leave, do you think you can just take what belongs to the Pei family as you please?"

"Aren't you looking for a good partner who understands you?"

"Why not let your good husband support you?"

"You still want to plunder the Pei family's valuables? Have you lost your mind?"

"Fine, I won't take it!" Hongxiu was also firm, throwing the package she had painstakingly packed on the ground. With a clatter, it all scattered, revealing that it was full of gold and silver valuables.

Clearly, these were all the gifts that Pei Jingzhi and his wife, Madam Liu, had bestowed upon her over the years, and she had gathered them all up.

Having put everything aside for now, she stood tall and proud: "My husband Han doesn't care about these worldly possessions. He is the man of my life, and whether we are rich or poor, he will take care of me!"

Then, Hongxiu coldly said, "Now, can I leave?"

"You must be dreaming!"

Chen Liang didn't give her a chance at all, and even felt that he was wasting too much time talking to her. Mainly, after listening to Hongxiu's words, he was so indignant that he couldn't help but want to vent.

At present, whether Hongxiu has taken the Pei family's property or not, Pei Jingzhi will absolutely not allow Hongxiu to leave easily without his consent.

Two servants were summoned and ordered to stop Hongxiu.

He then went to ask Pei Jingzhi himself.

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