Shocked! The salty concubine was spoiled by the cold prince

Chapter 209 I am the Emperor

The emperor didn't expect that Pei Xu already knew the truth, but he didn't dare to admit his guilt.

"Xu'er, there are some things you can't say casually. I think you should know this."

The old emperor's eyes became sharp, and he didn't seem so weak anymore.

"I am the emperor, the ruler of the world. Even if I really killed your father, I only killed a minister. What qualifications do you have to question me?"

The old emperor spoke with confidence, as if he had done nothing wrong.

Pei Xu sensed guilt in his words.

"If Your Majesty truly thinks so, would you dare to speak so loudly in front of all the ministers? Even though Your Majesty is the Emperor, the Son of Heaven, there's a saying: If the Emperor breaks the law, he's guilty just as much as the common people. As the ruler of all people, Your Majesty should lead by example and be a role model for your subjects. However, Your Majesty's remarks this time are completely unreasonable and lawless, and they're hard to convince the public!"

Pei Xu was neither humble nor arrogant, and did not accept the old emperor's sophistry at all.

He has his own answer in his heart and will not be disturbed by others.

The old emperor seemed to have not expected Pei Xu to say this. He was silent for a long time, but still said stubbornly: "I am not wrong. If you were in my position, you would do the same."

No monarch can tolerate his position being threatened, especially when the other party acts with disdain.

Whenever he thought of that scene, his jealousy would surge up.

Only by killing that man could he find peace of mind.

But why did Pei Xu insist on doing so?

It was obvious that this incident had happened so many years ago and no one remembered a dead person anymore, but he insisted on bringing it up again.

"Why are you looking at me like that? Do you also think I did something wrong? I'm telling you, I did nothing wrong. Anyone who threatens my position should die."

They were indeed the same as father and son, so Pei Yunqing also killed his brother without mercy.

"Your Majesty, since you feel that your actions are not wrong, then why do you hate Pei Yunqing so much? Is there any difference between the two of you?"

Pei Xu was right, but no one was willing to admit their mistakes.

The old emperor looked at him with angry eyes. If his body had not collapsed, he would have sat up and refuted him.

"Don't even mention that evil creature. Who the hell is he? How dare he be compared to me? I'm the Emperor, the Son of Heaven, and he's nothing but a heartless, ruthless creature."

The old emperor was very good at playing double standards, but unfortunately Pei Xu didn't tolerate him.

"There is no difference between you. In my eyes, Your Majesty is the same person."

Pei Xu said coldly, "Even if Your Majesty doesn't admit it, I know the truth. I just don't understand why Your Majesty regards my father as a thorn in his side when he has no desire for the throne."

This is the question he wants to ask most.

"You simply don't understand me. Sitting in a position like this, I can't make mistakes, and I can't be worse than anyone else. But your father doesn't understand this. He always does everything so well, and everyone thinks he's the rightful heir, and I'm just a lucky winner. If he doesn't want to be emperor, why should he be so good at everything? Why can't he hide his edge?"

When the old emperor said this, a look of resentment appeared in his eyes.

"What I hate most is his aloof appearance. He looks so abominable."

When Pei Xu heard this, he suddenly laughed.

"You're such a hypocrite! You hated my father so much, yet you pretended to be close friends with him for so long. Only after you secured your throne and decided my father was no longer useful did you get rid of him. If you had hated him in the first place, you shouldn't have used him. That way, I would have thought more highly of you."

His smile looked so dazzling that the old emperor couldn't bear it.

The old emperor became more and more angry. He really couldn't tolerate Pei Xu's reaction. It was as if he was mocking him.

"What do you know? You haven't been in my position, so you don't understand how I feel. Besides, isn't it good now? Although your father is dead, you have gained more power than he did. Why do you have to dwell on the past?"

He didn't understand from the bottom of his heart. After all, in his eyes, nothing was more important than rights. Even family affection had to give way to rights.

But Pei Xu and he had been pursuing different things from the beginning to the end, otherwise he would not have endured for so many years.

"Because I only want the truth and fairness. Rights are not a necessity to me, and I will never trade the lives of my loved ones for rights. If I had the ability, I would naturally stand above everyone else. If I didn't, even if I abandoned my conscience and traded my father's life for power, it wouldn't necessarily last."

What Pei Xu said was true. If he had shown any disappointment, he would have died on the battlefield long ago.

The only reason he has survived until now is because of this belief, which is to find the truth. His father cannot die in obscurity.

“Is there really any point in you doing this?”

The old emperor didn't understand, and he couldn't possibly understand.

Everyone follows different rules of life, so naturally they cannot understand each other's thoughts.

Pei Xu knew that no matter how much he said to him, it would only be a waste of time and words, after all, the old emperor was so righteous.

"It means nothing to you, but it means a lot to me."

Pei Xu withdrew his gaze and didn't intend to waste any more time on him.

"I've asked everything I need to ask, and I've said everything I need to say. We have nothing more to say."

The old emperor knew that he was leaving, but he didn't want to let Pei Xu leave.

Once Pei Xu left, he would never have a chance to turn things around. He knew in his heart that Pei Xu was the only one in the whole city who could save him.

"No, you can't leave. You have to save me, save me!"

Apart from promising Pei Xu rights, the old emperor could not offer him any other benefits.

But Pei Xu is not short of power. As long as he wants, he can take everything from the Pei father and son.

And now, he is doing such a thing.

"Your Majesty, I may leave, but you must atone for your sins. Since no one can judge Your Majesty, your son will be the executioner."

Pei Xu looked at him and smiled. He knew the old emperor's ridiculous insistence on not allowing his sons to kill each other.

When Pei Yunqing knew that Pei Xu had entered the palace, he became alarmed and refused to deal with the old emperor any longer. Although legitimacy was important, he could not lose the throne that was within his grasp.

"Hu Dequan, come with me to see the Emperor."

Pei Yunqing rushed to the old emperor's bedroom, but he did not see Pei Xu. Pei Xu had already left when he arrived.