Chapter 188: The Enemies in the Capital Have a Fall in Love with Each Other 5
Chapter 188: The Enemies in the Capital Have a Fall in Love with Each Other 5
"Just put me under house arrest, what does it have to do with me?"
Su Ziyu was woken up and was a little grouchy. He turned over in a daze without opening his eyes, pulled the quilt over his head and planned to continue sleeping, looking like he didn't want to listen.
Lu Zhu was no longer surprised by the fact that the young master liked to stay in bed, so she just pulled the quilt harder and raised her voice, "Young Master, please don't sleep anymore. The master and his wife have sent someone to urge you. They are waiting to see you!"
Hearing that his parents wanted to see him, Su Ziyu slowly opened his eyes, fetched water and washed with the help of Luzhu, changed his clothes and went out.
In the dining room, Su's father and mother and Pei Qingcheng had just finished breakfast together. Su Ziyu arrived late and yawned as he greeted his parents casually, "Good morning, Dad and Mom!"
Father Su snorted, "Look at Qingcheng, she still remembers to eat with us, but you, a troublesome boy, sleep until noon."
Su's mother doted on her son. She immediately ordered the maid to serve breakfast, and then excused her son, "Yu'er is not as busy as you are with official duties. You can sleep if you want. There is nothing to do."
Father Su was a henpecked husband. Since his wife had spoken, he naturally agreed immediately, his eyes full of helplessness and pampering, "Madam, just pamper him!"
The couple sang in unison, and Su Ziyu was not affected at all. He enjoyed his breakfast very contentedly, drinking the porridge at just the right temperature and eating steamed dumplings one by one.
Pei Qingcheng held the teacup in his hand, his eyes lowered with a hint of surprise and envy. In the past, the Pei family had a very strict family tradition. They never talked while eating or sleeping, and always advocated that the wife should be the leader of the husband. He had never seen such a relaxed atmosphere before.
Su Zi wanted to eat and drink his fill, so he first glanced at Pei Qingcheng. He saw that he had changed his clothes today, and his whole demeanor was that of a nobleman.
After feasting his eyes, he turned to look at his parents, "Father and mother, you called me here to ask about the two princes' house arrest! This is none of my business. I only went to the palace and told my uncle that I had no money and asked him to help me with the aftermath. I don't know anything else."
Su's father and mother looked at each other. They had received the news that the two princes were under house arrest late yesterday evening. However, their son had already fallen asleep by then, so they were reluctant to bother him any further. They only sent Lu Zhu, who served him, to inquire in detail about the matter of Youlan Tower.
It was obvious that the two princes were fighting each other and using their stupid son as a gun. Fortunately, their son accidentally went to the emperor and confessed voluntarily, thus escaping the disaster.
Otherwise, if the news of this lavish spending gets out, the Su family will probably be in the spotlight again, so they better stay out of the spotlight.
Father Su gave Mother Su a look, and Mother Su immediately smiled and said gently: "Yuer, I heard from Lu Zhu that you have taken a fancy to a house, why don't you stay at home for the next two days, and see how you want to decorate the house, and take Qing Cheng to get familiar with the environment of our house.
Su Ziyu didn't think there was anything wrong at first, but as he listened, he figured out something was wrong. Maybe this was another form of house arrest!
But thinking about how he had tricked the two princes in order to get out as quickly as possible, and indirectly put them under house arrest, he nodded and agreed quickly, "I'll listen to you, mother."
Seeing that her son was surprisingly easy to talk to, Su's mother's words of persuasion got stuck in her throat and turned into relief, "Yu'er has really grown up."
After Su's father and mother left satisfied, Su Ziyu took Pei Qingcheng for a stroll in the mansion.
The Mansion of the Marquis of Loyalty and Bravery is one of the largest mansions in the capital. A special Feng Shui master was hired to arrange the courtyard, so every corner looks pleasing to the eye.
Su Ziyu looked at Pei Qingcheng, wondering if Youlan Tower was withholding his food. Why did this man look so weak? There would be chaos on the border in three months. Could Pei Qingcheng really go to the battlefield to kill the enemy?
Pei Qingcheng noticed his gaze and stopped walking. "Why are you looking at me like that? What's wrong with me?"
Su Ziyu touched his chin and said, "I remember that the Pei family is a military family. You look a little..."
Pei Qingcheng's face froze. He had been in Youlan Tower for five years, and his body had been starved from being strong to being thin. Even the calluses on his hands from practicing martial arts and the scars on his body had all been removed using secret methods, just to be able to sell him for a good price in the future.
Hearing Su Ziyu questioning him, Pei Qingcheng did not argue. He just quickly grabbed his wrist and twisted it with his skillful strength. Su Ziyu was pushed onto the rockery with his cheek pressed against the cold stone surface.
Pei Qingcheng twisted Su Ziyu's arm with one hand and pressed his shoulder with the other, "My Lord, are you satisfied?"
Su Ziyu's arm hurt so much that he couldn't exert any strength. He frowned and cried out in pain, admitting his mistake. "Okay, okay, I was wrong. You are worthy of being a member of the Pei family. You are so powerful. Please let go first."
You are really flexible!
Pei Qingcheng's lips curled up slightly. It was at this moment that he finally realized that Su Ziyu was a playboy. He slowly loosened his hand and let him go. "My Lord, I am sorry for offending you just now."
Su Ziyu felt a little embarrassed. He raised his hand to wipe his face, and looked at Pei Qingcheng with his almond-shaped eyes wide open. "Pei Qingcheng, you are great. This prince will remember you."
He snorted, swung his sleeves, turned around and called Lu Zhu to leave. Lu Zhu bowed slightly to Pei Qingcheng, then hurriedly chased after him and said, "Sir, are you really going to leave Master Pei where he is?"
Su Ziyu curled his lips, "You underestimate Pei Qingcheng too much. He comes from the century-old Pei family. If he can't even find the way back to the courtyard, it would be laughable."
Sure enough, just as Su Ziyu returned to the courtyard, Pei Qingcheng also returned to his courtyard soon after.
A few days later, after Pei Qingcheng had his meal early in the morning, he locked himself in the study to practice calligraphy.
In the past five years, he had been restricted in many actions by the rules of Youlan Tower. Only practicing calligraphy was allowed. Over time, he developed the habit of tempering his character through practicing calligraphy.
At this time, Lu Zhu led three people to the door, "Mr. Pei, my master knows that you are diligent and studious, so he specially invited these three teachers to come and teach you."
The three gentlemen lined up in turn, teaching medicine, martial arts and military tactics respectively. All of them were famous teachers that the Pei family had not been able to invite before.
Pei Qingcheng was a little amused. He probably thought that only a playboy like Su Ziyu would think that the best way to take revenge on others was to hire a teacher to teach them!
Even though he captured Su Ziyu that day, he was relying on the fact that the other party didn't know any martial arts. If he really had to fight against a martial artist, his rusty skills would not be enough.
Originally he felt a little regretful that he couldn't regain his martial arts skills, but he didn't expect that things would take a turn for the better. It was obvious that Su Ziyu was helping him realize his wish instead of seeking revenge.
"Please tell the prince that Pei will definitely live up to his expectations and will work hard to learn from the three gentlemen."
Lu Zhu was originally worried that Pei Qingcheng would be unhappy, but seeing his delighted expression, he immediately breathed a sigh of relief, "Mr. Pei, just focus on your studies. The prince said that as long as you get the approval of the three gentlemen within three months, you will be rewarded to reunite with your sister."
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