I, the villainous eldest prince, will suppress everything!

Seeing Pei Twelve like this, everyone shook their heads, feeling that Pei Twelve was too unconventional.

Not to mention her disguise as a man, she tricked the old shopkeeper into forcibly going up to the top floor, drew her sword against him as soon as they met, and wasn't afraid at all even after losing. She not only toasted Qin Li but also suddenly ran off to look at the night view.

"It's so beautiful, don't you all come and take a look?" Pei Shier turned around and invited everyone.

Everyone shook their heads; they had already seen it before Pei Twelve arrived.

"That's boring."

After making a small complaint, Pei Shier sat back down and poured himself another cup of tea.

Seeing Chun Tao eating a snack, he snatched one and ate it, which made Chun Tao raise her little fist to threaten him.

With his cheek resting on the back of his hand, Pei Twelve leaned half his body against the small table in front of him and asked, "Your Highness, what are your plans for the future?"

Qin Li smiled slightly, "Why don't we hear what Miss Pei has to say first?"

Pei Twelve sighed: "What can I think? The Pei family has such great power in Jiangxia that they can control everything. They can turn black into white and white into black. Several imperial envoys sent by the court have died in Jiangxia."

"Therefore, I advise Your Highness to leave as soon as possible."

Although Pei Twelve really wanted Qin Li to stay here and manage Jiangnan, she knew that Jiangnan was not a place for outsiders to mess with. Anyone who dared to make a move would die a terrible death, and even if Qin Li was the crown prince, there would be no exceptions.

"You mean your Pei family will try to kill me?"

Qin Li asked the question knowing the answer already.

Pei Twelve straightened up, lowered his hands, and said, "They certainly wouldn't dare to come openly, but they will definitely try to take action against Your Highness in secret."

"How do we start?"

Qin Li asked.

"There are many ways, and I can't explain them all in a short time, but Your Highness should still be careful."

Qin Li said, "Thank you for reminding me, young lady."

Pei Twelve waved his hand: "No need to thank me, it's nothing."

After saying that, Pei Shier's eyes crinkled into crescent shapes with a smile.

Qin Li picked up the teacup and brought it to his lips, saying softly, "We've been chatting for so long, and I still don't know your name, miss. May I ask?"

Pei Twelve said casually, "My surname is Pei, and my given name is Qingluan."

"Pei Qingluan," Qin Li murmured twice, then smiled, "A good name."

Pei Twelve curled his lip and said, "What's so good about it? The person who named me changed their surname, how good could it be?"

Qin Li said, "The Sword Immortal probably has his reasons."

Pei Shier waved his hand again: "Forget it, let's not talk about him anymore, it makes me angry."

Qin Li nodded and brought the topic back: "I will not leave Jiangnan."

"Aren't you afraid?" Pei Twelve asked.

"Of course I'm afraid," Qin Li said. "Being afraid won't solve anything. Besides, my men have harmed your Pei family. Do you think your Pei family will let me leave Jiangnan?"

Pei Twelve shook his head.

Based on his understanding of Pei Yunhe, Pei Yunhe would definitely not let Qin Li leave Jiangnan easily.

"Therefore, I have decided to turn the tables and take the initiative. How about I pay a visit to your Pei family tomorrow?" Qin Li asked.

Pei Shier's eyes lit up. "Great! Great! Welcome, Your Highness!"

In the following time, Pei Twelve treated Qin Li as if he were an outsider, telling him everything about the Pei family, including who the family members were, what each person's personality was like, what they liked and disliked, and their weaknesses.

After listening, Qin Li thanked her again: "Thank you, young lady."

"It's nothing." Pei Twelve waved his hand. "No need to thank me, no need to thank me, it's nothing."

After she finished speaking, it was already quite late, and Pei Twelve was about to get up to take her leave. Before leaving, she said, "Could you please return my short sword to me?"

Qin Li personally took the short sword from Zhou Biao and handed it to Pei Twelve.

Pei Shier hung it back on his waist, patted it gently, bowed to Qin Li, and left the Yellow Crane Tower.

After watching Pei Twelve leave, Xia Liu couldn't help but sigh, "Your Highness, is this really a girl? She seems more masculine than a man!"

Chun Tao nodded in agreement, "Yes, yes."

Qin Li didn't speak, he just smiled.

After a while, Pei Twelve's shouts suddenly came from the street outside: "Your Highness, Your Highness!"

Qin Li hurriedly walked to the railing and sure enough, he saw Pei Twelve standing on the street, waving towards the building.

Pei Shier looked at Qin Li happily and said, "Your Highness, please don't go back on your word! I will be waiting for Your Highness's arrival at the Pei family's gate tomorrow!"

Qin Li raised his hand and said, "I will definitely keep my word."

Pei Shier then lowered his hands, put his hands behind his back, and hopped away, his figure quickly disappearing into the darkness.

After Pei Shier really left, Qin Li turned around and said to everyone, "Make preparations, we will visit the Pei residence tomorrow."

"yes!"

……

The next morning, the gate of the Pei family's residence was crowded with people.

Pei Yunhe looked at Pei Qingluan, who was still dressed in men's clothing, and asked, "Did His Highness the Crown Prince really say last night that he would visit my Pei residence today?"

Pei Qingluan, with her short sword slung over her shoulder, nodded: "Of course it's true. I would never lie to my second uncle."

Pei Yunhe couldn't help but snort coldly and flicked his sleeves.

That tomboy never tells the truth; I've lied to him countless times over the years.

However, Pei Yunhe dared not disregard these words, for if Qin Li really came and the Pei family did not come out to greet him, it would be a serious offense.

While waiting, Pei Yunhe asked again, "What did you say to His Highness the Crown Prince at the Yellow Crane Tower last night? Did any conflict occur?"

Pei Qingluan said in an exaggerated manner, "Second Uncle, you don't know, as soon as I arrived at Yellow Crane Tower last night, I drew my sword and tried to stab the Crown Prince. I almost succeeded."

Pei Yunhe's eyes widened, and he was so shocked that he almost fainted.

What? What!

He drew his sword and stabbed at His Highness the Crown Prince.

They almost succeeded?

Seeing Pei Yunhe's condition, Pei Qingluan feigned ignorance and asked, "Second Uncle, Second Uncle, what's wrong? Are you alright? Should we call a doctor?"

Swallowing hard, Pei Yunhe wiped the cold sweat from his forehead with his sleeve and asked fearfully, "You really drew your sword and stabbed His Highness the Crown Prince?"

Pei Qingluan nodded and said, "Of course it's true! Second Uncle, you know how bold I am. I'm capable of anything. Our little thirteenth son is so badly injured, how could I let the murderer get away with it? It's just a pity we didn't succeed."

After saying that, Pei Qingluan looked regretful.

Pei Yunhe was so angry that he could hardly breathe. If his sons hadn't been supporting him, he would have fainted.

He had a question in his mind: Was Pei Qingluan really a member of the Pei family? This wasn't avenging the thirteenth prince; it was clearly an attempt to destroy the Pei family!

"Father, don't listen to her nonsense!"

"Exactly! She even dared to draw her sword and stab His Highness the Crown Prince? Everyone knows that her short sword is just for decoration; it's never even been drawn!"

"Father, shall we go back? We've been waiting for so long, and the Crown Prince still hasn't come. Maybe he's not coming at all. Twelfth Prince must be lying to us!"

The sons chatted amongst themselves, each offering their own opinion.

Pei Qingluan tugged at Pei Yunhe's sleeve, "Second Uncle, do you believe them or me? What if the Crown Prince really comes and we're not here? That would be a grave offense!"

Upon hearing this, Pei Yunhe straightened his collar and stood up straight again. Pei Qingluan was right; they absolutely could not let others have any leverage over them.

As he spoke, the maids and servants behind him stirred. Following the direction they were pointing, Pei Yunhe indeed saw a carriage at the end of the street.

"Be smart, everyone!"

Pei Yunhe gave a low shout and led the group to meet them.

Zhou Biao was the first to rein in the horses and bring the convoy to a stop.

Pei Yunhe approached and bowed, saying, "Pei Yunhe, head of the Pei family, along with the entire Pei family, pays respects to Your Highness the Crown Prince. We were unaware of Your Highness's presence and apologize for our failure to welcome you properly."

After speaking, Pei Yunhe bent down first, and the people behind him followed suit.

After a long while, the convoy in front of them did not make any move.

Pei Yunhe knew that this was the Crown Prince trying to intimidate the Pei family, and he dared not make a move.

After a long silence, a voice finally broke the silence. It was Xia Liu, who emerged from the carriage, saying, "Our Crown Prince said that yesterday he was enjoying tea and the scenery at the Yellow Crane Tower when his pleasure was disturbed by your Pei family's so-called Thirteenth Young Master. His Highness asked what should be done about this?"

Pei Yunhe bowed his head and thought for a moment before saying, "Please forgive me, Your Highness. I have already banished that unfilial son from Jiangxia and exiled him to the countryside. From now on, whether he lives or dies has nothing to do with the Pei family. I am truly sorry for disturbing Your Highness's enjoyment. A banquet has been prepared in the manor today. I hope Your Highness will do me the honor of attending and give the Pei family a chance to apologize."

Qin Li, who was in the carriage, nodded and thought to himself that Pei Yunhe was indeed a cunning old fox who did things meticulously.

Dust off his sleeves, Qin Li led Chun Tao out of the carriage and approached the Pei family...