Du Yuanyi’s expression turned ugly.

He was already at a disadvantage when he arrived at the refugee camp. If he wanted to seize even a little control of this refugee camp that Pei Qian was ruling over with an iron fist, he had to resort to every conceivable means.

However, it was obvious that this wasn’t an easy task!

Therefore, he had been doing everything he could during this period of time, like an ignorant fool.

Even so, he had no choice but to grit his teeth and persevere!

After all, if they didn’t think of a way to fight for a seat at the table, the Du family would probably suffer at the hands of the Third Prince!

Although they were the Third Prince’s family, his father was right. The royal family’s affairs were always more important than their family’s matters.

The Crown Prince’s whereabouts were unknown, but the King refused to give the decree. It was said that Empress Dowager had hired more than ten imperial physicians because of this matter!

However, the King still didn’t leak any news. Because the King had been sick, he took a leave of absence from the Imperial Court for half a month.

There weren’t many princes in the harem, but other than the Crown Prince, the Third Prince was the most popular. The Du family wasn’t his only backer. There was also the Empress Dowager and the Lu family!

Now, the Third Prince and the Third Princess Consort had a harmonious relationship, but there wasn’t even a live-in servant!

The Third Princess Consort’s surname was Lu.

If the Du family failed this time, the Third Prince would probably lean towards the Lu family even more in the future. To be honest, although his aunt was the Third Prince’s biological mother, in reality…

So what if she was his biological mother?!

This eagerness made him lose his composure when he met Pei Qian this time.

This filled him with regret!

At this moment, Du Yuanyi seemed to have been enlightened and calmed down. The anxiety and urgency on his face instantly vanished.

“I’m sorry. I was too careless.” Du Yuanyi turned around and bowed to Pei Qian. Then, he turned around again and apologized to Lin Suisui and the others before leaving without looking back.

Du Yuanyi’s departure surprised many people present.

Pei Qian didn’t show much surprise. Instead, he walked to Lu Ze’s side happily and looked down at the little fellow, who was clearly on guard against him. He bowed with a smile. “It seems that it’s well-fed. At least, I don’t have to worry too much for the time being.”

After saying that, Pei Qian turned around. The smile on his face was still there, and his tone was filled with joy. However, to Mrs. He and the others, who were on tenterhooks, he said, “Ten whips per person will do, since we still have to travel tomorrow!”

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When Mrs. He came back to her senses and heard this, her pupils dilated. Before she could cry out in surprise, her mouth was quickly covered by her sister-in-law.

It was only ten whips now. If her sister-in-law caused trouble again, perhaps…

Perhaps they really wouldn’t have to be whipped anymore. They might get hung instead!

Pei Qian left, and Qian He stayed behind to carry out his instructions faithfully.

All of the passers-by who had yet to run were dragged to the empty space at the side. One by one, they were whipped.

Compared to others, Mrs. He, who had gone for wool and came home shorn, received much harsher treatment.

It was because she caused this matter. Not only did she not fulfill her promise to the others, but instead, they were beaten up because of her!

Those who were beaten naturally didn’t dare to cause trouble for Pei Qian, so the Zhu family became the target of the public’s anger!

Looking at the mess on the ground, Old Madam Lin was furious. She spat at Mrs. He, who couldn’t do anything right, and punished her with kneeling.

 

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