Quick Transmigration: Why did you provoke him? He's love-struck!

Chapter 141 Canglan Ferry (11)

Yan Zhen successfully provoked him, then pretended to be startled, even angrier than him, throwing down the shovel and putting her hands on her hips, saying: "Why are you getting angry? I was just asking! I'm about to enter the Duke's mansion, that den of dragons and tigers, as your concubine, and you won't tell me anything. It's obvious you don't trust me!"

Pei Ji: "..."

"Say it or don't! I was hoping to get to know you better, maybe I could help you in the future at the Duke's mansion. If you don't appreciate it, then so be it."

After Yan Zhen finished speaking, he angrily picked up the shovel and continued digging the hole.

Pei Ji was silent for a moment before speaking, "My maternal grandfather was wronged."

Yan Zhen looked up at him.

“He was framed by his political enemies and his whole family was exiled to the Northwest. My mother was once a famous talented woman in the capital. Pei Yuanhong coerced her into becoming his mistress by threatening the safety of his maternal grandfather and uncle. When Pei Yuanhong’s wife found out about this, she hired some thugs to sneak into my mother’s courtyard at night and humiliate her. My mother could not bear the humiliation and committed suicide.”

As Pei Ji spoke, his fists clenched so tightly that his knuckles turned white.

He would never forget how his mother, who had a premonition, pushed him out the window under the pretext of asking him to go and get help when those people broke into his house late at night, urging him to leave quickly.

He ran frantically, panting, and found his mother's friend to rush back, only to find the entire courtyard engulfed in flames.

The mother was burned alive.

Later, the coroner examined the body and said that my mother had suffered humiliation before her death; not only were many bones in her body broken, but also…

Pei Ji closed his eyes, and the blazing firelight of that night seemed to leap before his eyes.

"I'm sorry," Yan Zhen said, "I didn't realize your past was so tragic."

No wonder he has such a volatile temper. He experienced something like that at the age of thirteen, yet he was still able to remain rational and not kill Pei Wangzhou the moment he saw him. His self-control is quite strong.

Pei Ji calmed himself down, picked up the shovel and continued digging: "Let me make this clear from the start: once we get to the Duke's mansion, I will not only avenge my mother, but also investigate the matter of my father being framed back then. If you hold me back, don't blame me for being impolite."

“Okay,” Yan Zhen agreed, then asked, “Did your maternal grandfather’s political enemies also include your father… Pei Yuanhong?”

"Yes, he wasn't the mastermind, but he was involved."

Yan Zhen understood: "I see."

Pei Ji glanced at her: "And what about you?"

Yan Zhen asked, puzzled, "What?"

"And what brings you to the Duke's mansion?" Pei Ji asked. Before Yan Zhen could answer, he added, "Don't tell me it's for money and wealth, I don't believe it."

Yellow and white substances do not circulate in Canglan Valley and are no different from manure.

Yan Zhen paused, then revealed, half-jokingly, "I have a grudge against Yan Jinhe."

"What grudge?"

"I can't tell you that. You just need to know that the person I'm dealing with is Yan Jinhe. She must die." Yan Zhen said, then said to Pei Ji in a seductive voice, "Pei Lang, when we get back to the Duke's mansion, you must be extra affectionate towards me in front of Yan Jinhe."

Pei Ji's lips twitched, and he rubbed the goosebumps on his arms: "I understand."

After burying Pei Wangzhou, the two returned to the bamboo house.

Yan Zhen wrapped a layer of gauze around Pei Ji's face and then used a cane to pretend that his leg injury had not fully healed. After this disguise, she took Pei Ji to Biyue Residence.

It's time to tell my master and mistress about leaving the valley.

When Pei Ji first appeared in public as "Pei Wangzhou," aside from being a little nervous at first, he quickly adapted to the new identity and greeted everyone with grace and poise.

Chu Yuanhua was overjoyed to learn that Pei Wangzhou had regained his sight: "Ali's medical skills have become more and more refined. She can even cure diseases that I couldn't see."

Yan Zhen smiled and accepted his praise, then kicked Pei Ji under the table.

Pei Ji received her hint and stood up to bow to Chu Yuanhua: "I am deeply grateful for the care I have received from Doctor Chu and Miss Jiang these past few days. Now that I have regained my sight, it is time for me to take my leave."

Chu Yuanhua was not surprised; Pei Wangzhou was an outsider, and his departure was inevitable.

"Alright, pack your things, I'll take you to the valley entrance tomorrow."

As soon as Chu Yuanhua finished speaking, Yan Zhen raised his hand: "Master, I want to leave the valley with Young Master Pei."

Upon hearing this, Chu Yuanhua and many of her fellow disciples at Bishui Residence were stunned.

"Nonsense!" Chu Yuanhua immediately frowned. "How could a little girl like you bear the dangers outside? Your teacher will not allow it."

"Master..."

"Let's not talk about this again."

The other fellow disciples chimed in, "Yes, A-Li, it's very chaotic outside. What if you get scammed?"

Yan Zhen: "..."

She knew that persuading Chu Yuanhua to let her leave the valley wouldn't be easy.

In her previous life, Jiang Li had to coax and plead with Chu Yuanhua for almost a month before she finally gave in.

At that time, Jiang Li was completely devoted to Pei Wangzhou, and Pei Wangzhou also solemnly promised Chu Yuanhua that he would treat Jiang Li well after leaving the valley.

Chu Yuanhua couldn't stop them, and worried that Jiang Li would be let down, so she had no choice but to ask for a guarantee for Jiang Li, allowing the two to get married in the valley before letting them leave.

Yan Zhen was prepared for a protracted battle.

She started going to Chu Yuanhua every day and begging him: "Master, please, I want to go out and see the world."

"I assure you, I'll be back after a year or two."

"I have martial arts skills to protect me, and ordinary people can't do anything to me. I'm not the type to cause trouble, so everything will be fine."

Chu Yuanhua, thoroughly annoyed, said coldly, "Ali, tell your master the truth, have you taken a fancy to that Pei boy?"

"No!" Yan Zhen frowned. "I'm not interested in him."

"Then why did you insist on following him out of the valley?"

"I didn't follow him out of the valley. I just took the opportunity of him leaving the valley to go out and see the world. To be honest, even without Young Master Pei, I was planning to go out and make my own way in the world in a couple of years!"

Chu Yuanhua's face was extremely ugly. He grabbed the steelyard and lashed at her: "Go out and explore? Have you forgotten all about our ancestors' rule that we must not leave the valley?"

Even so, Chu Yuanhua understood that his child had grown up and was eager to see the wider world, and he couldn't stop him.

After Yan Zhen pestered him for more than twenty days, he finally reluctantly gave in.

On the day he left the valley, everyone from Biyueju came to see him off.

Yan Zhen originally packed only a small bundle, but her senior brothers and sisters each stuffed in a protective item, which made her small bundle twice its original size.

The exit of Canglan Valley is hidden in the mountains and forests, in a narrow secret passage that can only be passed by one person at a time. Chu Yuanhua escorted the two to the entrance of the secret passage and instructed Yan Zhen: "Don't trust anyone easily, don't covet the power and wealth outside, and come back as soon as you've had your fun."

"Yes, Master."

Chu Yuanhua hesitated for a moment, then took out a purple clay teapot and handed it to her, saying, "If you get into trouble outside..."

“I understand,” Yan Zhen said first. “I will definitely not reveal my identity, nor will I reveal the location of Canglan Valley. Master, don’t worry, I won’t cause you any trouble.”

Chu Yuanhua's eyes widened upon hearing this, and he raised his hand to give her a sharp rap on the head: "Nonsense! Haven't you caused me enough trouble by stealing chickens and dogs all the time? When have I ever been afraid!"

Yan Zhen clutched his head, tears streaming down his face from the pain: "Master, it hurts so much..."

Chu Yuanhua helplessly pulled her over and rubbed her head: "This jar contains the mother worm from the Mother-Child Gu. If you get into trouble outside that you can't handle, just crush the mother worm. The offspring worm in my hand will also die, and then I will know that something has happened to you and I will come to save you."

Yan Zhen was stunned.

After the initial surprise came overwhelming emotion. She hugged Chu Yuanhua and said, "Thank you, Master!"

Chu Yuanhua was not used to her disciple acting so coquettishly, so she pushed her away: "Alright, let's go quickly. The secret passage is very long. If we delay any longer, we won't be able to get out before dark."

After bidding farewell to Chu Yuanhua, Yan Zhen and Pei Ji left Canglan Valley.