I started out with seven husbands, and I worked hard to support my family while crying.

Chapter 153: This Prince Has a Wrong Heart

Li Renyi's heart trembled, and he dared not say another word, but simply lowered his head.

Seeing this, Fang Xiaoxiao's face showed a mocking expression, and she slowly said.

"It's really not a big deal. It's a good thing that you earn money through your own abilities."

"I also encourage everyone to earn their own living, as long as they don't do anything immoral or wicked!"

That's all for this.

Li Renyi quickly nodded and indicated that he would definitely not do it again next time.

The meal ended happily.

After seeing Li Renyi off, Fang Xiaoxiao stood in front of the lattice window and looked down. The street was still full of flowers and people.

Even at dusk, Changle County was still bustling with activity.

Unfortunately, she is now like a caged bird, unable to go anywhere, and can only wander around within the confines of the Moon-Asking Pavilion.

Looking at his wife's slightly forlorn figure from behind, Zhou Wenjian felt a pang of sorrow well up in his heart.

Knowing he was powerless to help his wife, he felt deeply ashamed.

"If I were still the son of a high-ranking official, I doubt my wife would have suffered such humiliation!"

But all of that is in the past. Now, the only thing that can be done is to find the missing prince and ask him to seek justice for their family.

If he can clear his name, he can not only warn his family in the afterlife, but also return to his official career. With hard work, he will surely pass the imperial examinations and become a pillar of support for his wife, protecting her and ensuring her success.

He thought a lot and became even more determined to find the Crown Prince.

……

The next morning.

Early winter in Changle County was very quiet. The streets, which were usually bustling with people, were now only filled with the calls of street vendors.

Li Renyi followed behind Pei Yan, not daring to breathe loudly.

In the early hours of last night, Li Renyi had just returned from his wife's place, still feeling somewhat uneasy, thinking about what his wife had said.

He had just returned to his room, intending to lie down and rest for a while, when he was surprised to find that someone was already inside.

This person had a fair complexion and a pair of hawk-like eyes, which gave off a chilling feeling in the dimly lit room.

Li Renyi was startled, his lips trembling uncontrollably.

He didn't know why he couldn't help but act this way when he saw Pei Yan.

When Pei Yan saw him come in, he coldly inquired about Fang Xiaoxiao's situation at Wenyue Pavilion.

Because none of them could enter the Moon Asking Pavilion, which was controlled by Pei Zuo, ordinary people simply couldn't get in, let alone the others whose identities were rather sensitive.

The crowd had no choice but to let Li Renyi, who had absolutely no background or connections, in.

After listening to Li Renyi's story, Pei Yan naturally told him to go to Wenyue Pavilion early the next morning.

Think about this.

Li Renyi lowered his head, not daring to breathe.

At this moment, the two finally reached the side door of Wenyue Pavilion.

Pei Yan looked at Li Renyi beside him and said coldly.

"Knock on the door."

"oh oh."

Li Renyi nodded repeatedly and reached out to knock on the wooden door.

"Bang bang."

Two crisp sounds.

The wooden door was opened from the inside.

The visitor was Zhu Wen, the owner of Wenyue Pavilion.

He was dressed in coarse gray linen clothes, looking simple and unassuming, not at all like a big boss.

Zhu Wen glanced at the person next to Li Renyi and said with a smile.

"Brother Renyi, what is this?"

Li Renyi explained.

"This is my elder brother, and also Madam Fang's husband."

“My elder brother is not usually at home. He just returned yesterday. When he heard that my wife was helping out at Wenyue Pavilion, he asked me to lead the way to see her.”

He explained it very casually, without revealing any flaws.

Upon hearing this, Zhu Wen immediately smiled and responded.

"It's a pleasure to meet you. I am Zhu Wen, the manager of Wenyue Pavilion."

"Ah."

Pei Yan didn't say anything, just gave a polite reply and then said nothing more.

At that moment, he had only one thought in his mind: to see Fang Xiaoxiao.

You should know that on the way here, Li Renyi told him a lot about why Fang Xiaoxiao was at Wenyue Pavilion and stayed there for several days.

At first, he didn't pay much attention to it and thought it was normal.

Who knew that when he heard Li Renyi mention that the Confucian sage had also come to Wenyue Pavilion, and that the eldest prince wanted to take Fang Xiaoxiao as a concubine, he couldn't sit still anymore.

For Pei Yan, the eldest prince, Pei Zuo, who was his elder brother, was ruthless and would stop at nothing to achieve his goals.

When they were children, the brothers saw their father bring back a luminous pearl and gave it to the fifth of the seven brothers.

In order to obtain the luminous pearl, Pei Zuo set up a scheme to frame his fifth brother, falsely accusing him of stealing the emperor's jade seal and claiming that his fifth brother wanted to become emperor.

Later, when the emperor learned of this, he banished his fifth brother and his mother from the capital and exiled them to the Lingnan region, where they were never to leave again.

This matter was revealed by his fifth brother when he confided in him before he left.

At that time, the oldest of the brothers was only ten years old, and the youngest was only three years old. He and his fifth brother were only three years apart in age.

It's easy to imagine how dark and wicked Pei Zuo's heart is.

At that time, Pei Yan didn't think much of it until later when he was falsely accused of treason. In a report submitted by his subordinates some time ago, it was mentioned that Pei Zuo had been involved in the matter.

Some time ago, he went to collect evidence of Pei Zuo's crimes.

Seeing the two standing motionless at the door, Zhu Wen immediately gestured.

"Please come in first, then we can talk!"

The two then followed each other into the courtyard.

Pei Yan looked around but found nothing unusual.

It seems that Pei Zuo is still as arrogant as ever, not only looking down on others but also not afraid of being retaliated against after his identity is exposed.

You should know that Pei Zuo has done countless things, harmed many loyal and virtuous people, and abused many women while traveling around.

His numerous misdeeds have drawn widespread complaints.

If it weren't for his status as the eldest prince, he would have been devoured alive long ago.

At this time.

A discordant voice rang out beside them.

"Manager Zhu, didn't I say that outsiders are not allowed to enter Wenyue Pavilion at will?"

"Why did you bring two strangers in here? Can't you hear me?!"

The newcomer was Pei Zuo. He was dressed in fine clothes, wearing a jade crown, and holding a jade fan in his right hand. Although it was already winter, this habit remained unchanged.

Even Pei Yan, the crown prince, couldn't help but complain in his heart when he saw it.

He still loves to flaunt his wealth, just like before; a leopard can't change its spots.

Pei Zuo's cold eyes swept over the crowd, then he looked at Li Renyi and sneered.

“I remember you. You were the one who set up the gambling den in the lobby yesterday.”

"!!!"

Upon hearing the other person mention him, Li Renyi looked bewildered and didn't know how to respond.

Oh no, what should I do? He's the eldest prince! My father said he's wicked, mean-spirited, and extremely dangerous.