Remarrying Chun Yuan

Chapter 468 Bookkeeping

Everyone in the Jiang family is dead, but Jiang Yunjiao has already married and is now considered a member of the Pei family, so she won't be dragged back to be executed or exiled.

The princess scratched her head and sighed, "Originally, the Pei family could have just divorced her and gotten rid of the problem, which would have solved a troublesome issue. Otherwise, this matter would have been really difficult to handle."

"But who knew that Jiang Yunjiao would suddenly become pregnant."

“She is pregnant, so it’s impossible for me to divorce her, both morally and logically. Even if we were to get a divorce, it would be criticized by many people.”

Fang Ziqing was stunned, "Isn't Jiang Yunjiao infertile? How could she be pregnant?!"

……

Pei Chun had repeated this sentence countless times: "Isn't she unable to get pregnant? How did she get pregnant after only one night of sleeping together!"

Since he took Yuan Cuo's advice and went to work in the Ministry of Personnel, he has indeed become a lonely official, and even the beautiful women around him have been dismissed.

But he was, after all, a normal man.

He's exhausted, but he also needs something.

One day, he drank a little too much and was somehow taken to Jiang Yunjiao's courtyard that night.

What was bound to happen, happened.

Unexpectedly, it was during this one time that news broke that Jiang Yunjiao was pregnant.

Moreover, news soon came that the Jiang family had been executed along with their entire clan, dismissed from their posts, and exiled—a series of ruthless actions. Meanwhile, the Right Chancellor's office was spared by Yuan Cuo because of the Empress's compromise.

But Jiang Yunjiao, this woman with the surname "Jiang," was like a half-dead fish in clear water in the Pei family. Keeping her there would be an eyesore, but taking her out would be cruel and would invite contempt.

He was truly at his wit's end.

When Yuan Cuo asked him to recommend candidates for the Ministry of Personnel, he finished discussing the important matters before bringing up personal matters again, "When will Liu Yuechu be able to return? Are you really just going to leave her in Chu?"

Yuan Cuo glanced at him and asked, "When are you moving out of the Pei family's house?"

"???" Pei Chun felt a chill run down his spine. "You're going to do something to my father and my ancestors?"

Yuan Cuo did not refute him, but instead gave him a heads-up, "If it were you, do you think the position of Right Chancellor should not be changed?"

Pei Chun clicked his tongue, "He really is a scoundrel."

This time, the Left and Right Chancellors joined forces to force Emperor Qi Xiao to abdicate, but Pei Chun did not participate and remained an observer throughout.

But he knew in his heart that his father would fail. However, he had received a tip from Ye Zinan in advance, telling him to remain silent. Pei Chun could only watch his own father act recklessly and then bring about his own destruction.

"So, what are you waiting for if you don't move out?" Yuan Cuo asked bluntly. "The Pei family is enough to keep you here."

He saw the list of recommendations handed over by Pei Chun, which contained the names of court talents he had investigated and observed for a long time, spanning three generations of his family.

Most of them come from poor families, while most are born out of wedlock to wealthy families.

There were also some direct descendants who were arrogant and not very tactful, but had a good vision and perspective, and were also among Pei Chun's recommended candidates.

To be fair, Pei Chun's list did not include any people with connections, at least not those who were on good terms with the Pei family.

That's why Yuan Cuo only gave this one sentence, which can be considered as an acknowledgment of Pei Chun's actions.

"So, does that mean I can get promoted too?" Pei Chun grinned widely.

“Sir, please sit down first. If you go straight to the top, you will easily lose sight of the vast sky and become a frog in a well.” Yuan Cuo was very straightforward, explaining both the advantages and disadvantages.

Pei Chun also agreed.

He only understood what it meant to be "blind to the truth" when he went to the Ministry of Personnel to work as a lowly official.

"Could you go a little easier?" He pleaded for the Pei family.

After all, it was his family. Although he couldn't be wiped out like the Jiang family, he knew all too well how ruthless Yuan Cuo was, and he would always leave a little flame behind.

“I’ll say it again: if your father is willing to relinquish the position of Right Chancellor, I can guarantee your second brother’s position will remain unchanged.” Yuan Cuo said seriously, “You should also consider whether His Majesty will agree to my promise.”

"Don't think that I can control everything right now."

Pei Chun: "..." You're the one who can't see the situation clearly. Everyone is hoping you can control everything.

“I will go back and talk to him, but you haven’t said what to do about Liu Yuechu yet? Actually, it’s not that I’m worried about your wife, I just want to ask what to do about my wife in the Jiang family.” Pei Chun sighed, “I really don’t like her, but she’s all alone now. If I bring up divorce again, I feel like I’m not human.”

He used to be a terrible person, but now that he has seen so much life and death, he has developed a little bit of compassion.

"I don't care about your promotion or salary increase, or whether your marriage is going well or not. Go cool off somewhere else!" Yuan Cuo waved his hand, and Hou Lai stepped forward with a grin, grabbed Pei Chun by the collar, and led him away.

Helpless, Pei Chun could only slink away.

He did miss the days when Liu Yuechu was in the capital. At least there was someone to discuss matters concerning the women. Otherwise, who could he turn to now?

Looking for Huang Wanwan? That shrew resorts to violence whenever things don't go her way;

Looking for Lin Mengyu? All she could think about was food.

Pei Chun thought of his mother again. At this moment, his mother was probably preoccupied with his father and his two older brothers and had no time to pay attention to him.

He scratched his head, suddenly at a loss for what to do.

Just as I was pondering how to solve the problem, I happened to see Chen Zhongyao.

"Imperial Censor Chen." He bowed respectfully.

Since taking up his post in the Ministry of Personnel, Pei Chun's most admired person has been Chen Zhongyao.

To rise to the position of censor to his level, it wasn't just his family background that provided the support, but also a strong inner strength.

The criticism from the outside world, the superficial flattery, and the sharp knives behind his back were almost all aimed at him alone.

Not to mention others, even their Right Chancellor's office had discussed more than a hundred times how to bring down Chen Zhongyao, or even kill him.

But Chen Zhongyao had no weaknesses. He was unmarried and had no children. His father and mother were far more powerful than him, so no one dared to make a move against him.

Who wouldn't admire such a person?

"The magistrate?" Chen Zhongyao only said three words.

Pei Chun nodded immediately, "The Duke seems quite satisfied."

"That's good." Chen Zhongyao nodded slightly, without stopping. "Move out of the Pei family as soon as possible." He added this as well.

Pei Chun seemed to have been struck by lightning.

When Yuan Cuo suggested that he move, he tried to negotiate and think of a solution. But when Chen Zhongyao mentioned this, it was clear that the Pei family was like a turtle in a deep ditch, completely beyond saving!

"There's something I'd like to ask Imperial Censor Chen for advice on; it's really puzzling me." Pei Chun suddenly had a thought: why not ask Chen Zhongyao how to handle this?

Chen Zhongyao looked at him, not saying a word, but already waiting for him to speak.

"I wanted to ask how to deal with Jiang Yunjiao..." Pei Chun's voice trailed off as he spoke.

Chen Zhongyao scoffed, "Why ask a lonely man like me? Of all people to ask?"

"I'll remember this debt."