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  "Ha! 'Tigers do not eat their young'? You, Pei Gu, speak so righteously, yet don't you feel a twinge of guilt? Have you forgotten how I once knelt before you, my head battered and bruised, begging you to spare Han Shi's life? I clearly told you that if you killed her and our unborn child, it would be the same as killing me. Yet, you disregarded my resolve and did it anyway, slowly torturing me, plunging me into an abyss of despair from which there was no return. Why didn't you think of 'tigers not eating their young' back then?"

  He coldly raised his head, sneering and saying, "Not wrong, the Dream Elixir was indeed a secret medicine I obtained from the Western Xia imperial family. That thing is extremely rare and hard to come by, costing a thousand taels of gold for just a tiny bit. If it weren't for having so many people arranged around that little brat, I wouldn't have been able to find any clues, and Yang would have failed multiple times again. Why would I need to do this otherwise? Originally, this medicine was meant to be used on myself."

  Pei Jingchen was a premature baby, born weak and frail, and it was uncertain whether he could survive. Moreover, his stepmother was always on the lookout for an opportunity to harm him. If it weren't for the protection of Pei Xiang and the Prince of Xiangchu in secret, as well as the shelter provided by Qingliang Temple and Yu Zhen Shitai, he would not have been able to survive.

  Bai Xiang heard this and felt a cold despair rising from the bottom of his heart, freezing him to the core. He took a deep breath of cool air and shook his head sorrowfully, "Big brother, you must have gone mad! Only a madman would do such a cruel and inhumane thing. For the sake of a woman with a deep heart, you killed your wife and stepmother, poisoned your own father and son... Such brutal actions are bound to bring retribution!"

  A cold glint flashed in his eyes, "I'll ask one more question. Twenty years ago, Xiang Chu Wang was killed by the enemy on the front line due to false information fabricated within the military, and died with a thousand arrows piercing his heart. Was this done?"

  Bae Hyo-an burst out laughing loudly, "I'd like to, but unfortunately I don't have that ability."

  He paused slightly, his face stern. "Enough. Don't waste your breath trying to stall for time waiting for reinforcements, I know all about it. Those so-called dark guards of yours are no match for me. They can't even get my itinerary right, how could they be my opponents? As for those people hiding in the mountains... I'm afraid they've all lost their heads by now. And now..."

  The mountain wind howled, the open doors and windows were constantly blown open and shut by the wind, the weak candle flames jumped, and the house was in a state of eerie silence.

  Bai Xiaoan thrust his long sword into Bai Xiang's neck, and the bright red blood flowed down the blade, staining the old man's collar. His eyes were wide with a fierce glare, his face twisted in a demonic scowl. "I'll give you one last chance," he snarled. "Give me the antidote for the poison that Axiu was given, and I might still spare your life. Otherwise, don't blame me if I show no mercy, not even a shred of fatherly love. You've driven me to this!"

  He saw Pei Xiang's light-colored collar gradually being stained red with blood, and the crimson liquid splashing onto his face. Not only did he not feel frightened, but his forehead bulged with blue veins, his expression extremely excited, looking completely manic.

  Pei Xiang smiled lightly and said word by word, "Dà Láng, I think you've really gone mad. I've never poisoned Han Xiū before, if he was indeed injured on the battlefield, that has nothing to do with me. Without even clarifying this fact, you rushed here in a hurry, all I can say is, you're mad. But it's also good this way, if there was any hint of regret, maybe I wouldn't have been able to make up my mind to take him away together. Now, it just so happens that I've resolved one of my heart's troubles."

  He slowly picked up the cup from the table, and with a forceful movement, smashed it to the ground. The ceramic pieces shattered into fragments, accompanied by a crisp and clear sound. A puff of white smoke rose instantly, enveloping the two men in an instant. In the midst of the smoke, he couldn't see Pei Xiaoan's face, but he could discern his pain from the tone of his voice. He spoke in a calm and peaceful tone, with a hint of gentleness, yet it was like an icy knife cutting through the stillness of the night.

  "Big Brother, I never thought that just because I'm the eldest son of the Pei family, the future master of the Town Country Duke's manor, and the future head of the Pei family, I could get the support of the elderly in Xining, recruit so many loyal warriors in Xining, and gain such a large underground force. But what if it's not the case anymore? Will those people still be willing to risk their lives for me?"

  The swirling white smoke gradually dispersed, and Pei Xiaoan fell to the cold bluestone ground with no strength in his body. A dark red bloodstain flowed from the corner of his mouth, one hand propped up his body, while the other covered his chest. The expression on his face was both angry and painful, yet also had a hint of joy. "So Ah Xiu wasn't poisoned? He's not in danger? This is truly great. No, no, old scoundrel, this is a trap, intentionally using Ah Xiu's safety to lure me into the game, with the goal of using these poisonous powders to kill me!"

  He glared with wide eyes, but suddenly burst into mad laughter. "This poisonous smoke is suffocating, but since we're both in this room together, if I'm in danger, you can't escape either. It's clear that this poison isn't deadly, it won't take my life in a short while. I'm not afraid, nor do I need to speak ominously, I won't believe a word. Listen, the sound of clashing swords outside hasn't stopped for a moment, my brave warriors are still fighting, and you will definitely lose. I'll wait, the one who laughs last will be me!"

  As soon as the words fell, the creaking door was suddenly pushed open, and a man in purple clothes strode into the room. He walked slowly to Pei Xiaoan's front, looked coldly at the extremely ugly soul curled up on the ground, and then went straight forward to help Pei up and lean against him. "Grandfather, are you okay?"

  Bai Xiang looked at Bai Jingchen's leg with a surprised and delighted expression, "Jingchen, is your leg okay?"

  Bai Jingchen saw that Bai Xiang's face had turned dark purple, and he knew that his life was over. He felt a lump in his throat and his eyes became moist as he said, "Tell Grandfather that my legs are already healed."

  His cold and hateful gaze swept towards Pei Xiaoan, saying word by word, "Ping Zhang Zheng Shi Han Xiu Han brought back the antidote that can cure the poison of dreams from Western Xia State, and Yu Zhen Shitai had already cured me of the remaining poison years ago."

  Pei Xiang smiled softly, "It's all right, it's all right. I knew my Zhen Ge wasn't a useless person, he must have a way to get out of danger unscathed. He's a capable child and has married a good wife, in the future no matter what situation he encounters, Grandfather believes that he can turn bad luck into good fortune and change danger into safety. This way, when I see Mother and Great Uncle underground, I'll have something to report too."

  He glanced at Pei Xiaoan and asked in a low voice, "Chen Ge, I suppose you also heard those conversations just now? The person on the ground, although he is his father, is also the murderer who killed his mother and poisoned him several times. Now that he's right in front of us, what else do you want to ask him?"

  Pei Jingchen shook his head, "No."

  He has been recuperating at home, but this does not mean that he lost the news outside. Recently, Xining has been sending out shocking messages one after another, all pointing to his father Pei Xiaoan. He originally did not believe that no matter what, there are unfilial sons and daughters in this world, but there is no father who disregards human relationships and harms his offspring.

  It turned out that there were some things that couldn't be avoided. Just as he was in a state of confusion, he suddenly learned about Pei Xiang's news from Huang Yi, and combined with the report from Western Xia, he connected the dots to form a complete picture. Those past doubts formed a tight web in his mind at this moment, and everything clicked into place. What else couldn't be understood?

  An old man who was poisoned to the core came to this Dongting Mountain in his last moments, with a heroic and just posture. Pei Jingxuan knew that Pei Xiang's move to lure the snake out of its hole was to sacrifice himself for the peace of the entire Pei family.

  Following the trail, so many unbelievable messages came from Pei Xiaoan's own mouth, causing his heart to gallop and howl with various emotions. Although he had expected it, truly listening to the person who poisoned him reveal those things without any remorse was too shocking. A person angry to the extreme might not curse loudly, but he was like that now, even though his body and hands were trembling nonstop, many angry words stuck in his throat. How many times had he wanted to ask why, but when it really happened before his eyes, he didn't know what to say, or suddenly felt there was nothing good to ask about.

  Pae Sang nodded, gazing at Pae Hyo-an who was curled up on the floor and slowly losing his breath. He felt a sense of desolation in his heart. The cup he had just smashed contained a strange and potent poison that only produced a massive toxic smoke for an instant when it shattered. Once the smoke dispersed, the poison would disappear, leaving no harm to outsiders, but anyone who inhaled the smoke would be doomed. Pae Sang was able to remain conscious for a moment because he himself had been poisoned, but Pae Hyo-an's fate was sealed - he was sure to die.

  No matter what, he was once a beloved son. He couldn't bear it and shouted loudly at the gate, "Shi Zeng, come in, change the young master's clothes... then go back to the manor. In the future, we will mourn together."

  Shi Zeng rushed in from outside, saw the situation and was shocked, but he had made mental preparations beforehand. After being shocked for a moment, he immediately ordered his subordinates to lift up Pei Xiaoan who was lying on the ground and send him to the adjacent guest room.

  He took a step forward, with tears in his eyes, and said to Pei Xiang, "Master Pei, I'll leave immediately. That yellow-robed girl is an expert at using poison to counteract poison, she must have a way to save him!"

  Pei Xiang gently shook his head, "I'm very clear about my own body, and since I've returned to the heavens in exhaustion, I'll just follow the will of heaven. Why must I add to others' troubles? Besides, living to be seventy is rare since ancient times, and I'm already content with having lived to this age."

  He suddenly turned serious, turned his face to Pei Jingchen and said, "Jingchen, take the people and leave quickly. Today has been in the Anping Wangfu all day without going out, it's best to wait a while before leaving again, I haven't come here before, and I don't know anything about what's happening here. If you still recognize me as your grandfather, then agree with me on this matter and leave quickly!"

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