A five-year-old goddess, raised to become an emperor for all time through a bronze mirror.

Chapter 224 Consort Shu is doomed...

As if frozen in place, he dared not make the slightest struggle.

She could only blink her already bright eyes frantically, as dazzling as the stars twinkling in the night sky.

Every blink of Pei Hechuan seemed to be a silent message to the man in black in front of him, indicating that he would definitely cooperate obediently and would not make any further resistance.

Just then, the man in black's tense body finally relaxed slightly.

His hand, which had been clenched tightly, began to slowly loosen, carefully and with extreme caution.

Then, like a nimble snake, the hand silently reached behind him.

After some fumbling, something unexpected happened—he pulled out a large, bulging sack from behind his back!

The sack looked very heavy, and a thick rope was tied to the opening.

Without hesitation, the man in black reached out and grabbed the rope at the top of the sack, pulling hard to completely open the sack.

Then, with a blank expression, he coldly said to Pei Hechuan, "Yes! Hurry up and get in here!"

The voice was cold and harsh, leaving no room for negotiation.

Upon hearing this, Pei Hechuan's expression instantly turned extremely ugly.

An extremely awkward smile involuntarily crept onto his face, but it quickly vanished without a trace.

He knew the situation was critical; if he couldn't find a way to persuade the other party to let him go, the consequences would be unimaginable.

So he quickly started discussing it with the other party:

"My sir, who sent you here? If you can tell me the truth, I, the prince, am willing to give you double the silver as a reward, no, no, no..."

Three times...oh no, how about five times? Please, please have mercy on me!"

Where there is life, there is hope!

As soon as he finished speaking, Pei Hechuan quickly reached into his pocket and soon pulled out several thick stacks of silver notes.

For him, money was something he had more than he could count. After all, as a prince, money was the last thing he lacked!

Moreover, his mother was the wealthiest among all the concubines.

Letting someone else take you away so obediently is really not in line with your usual behavior!

If I had known things would turn out this way, I shouldn't have let all the bodyguards responsible for protecting me go to rest today!

I really regret it!

However, before Pei Hechuan could say anything more, the man in black was already enraged and shouted:

"Go to hell! Stop wasting your breath! You think you're worthy of paying that much money? Don't dream about it, get the hell out here!"

In the blink of an eye, the man in black suddenly stretched out a thick, powerful hand and pushed hard with all his might;

In an instant, the unsuspecting Pei Hechuan was forcefully stuffed into that large sack.

Then, he skillfully tied the sack tightly, as if afraid that Pei Hechuan would have any chance to escape.

Inside the sack, Pei Hechuan felt incredibly uneasy, his mind racing as he tried to figure out where he had accidentally offended someone to deserve such treatment.

But no matter how much he thought about it, he still felt something was wrong.

Because I have always treated others very well, and I always try to solve problems with money.

He would never be stingy with a penny, much less use other means to deal with the problem.

???

So, who exactly is the mastermind behind this kidnapping attempt?

Just as Pei Hechuan was racking his brains but still couldn't figure it out, the man in black was already carrying the sack containing him and had been walking quickly to the final destination of this operation.

The sack was slowly opened, and a dazzling light suddenly pierced in;

Pei Hechuan subconsciously squinted, and it took him a while to adjust before he cautiously poked his head out.

Blinking hard, trying to dispel the discomfort.

As his vision gradually cleared, he finally saw that the person standing in front of him was actually his third brother—Pei Ancheng!

Pei Ancheng had a faint smile on his face, with a hint of cunning in his eyes.

He looked at Pei Hechuan and said in a relaxed tone, "Fifth Brother, how have you been?"

………………

Long time no see, my foot!

However, Pei Hechuan was in no mood for pleasantries. His face was terribly grim, and his eyes were fixed on Pei Ancheng as he coldly asked:

"What exactly did you do to my mother?"

Upon hearing this, Pei Ancheng's already upturned lips curved into a wider smile, but he didn't answer immediately. Instead, he deliberately dragged out his words, saying slowly:

"Hiss, what did I do? Let me think about it!"

As he spoke, he raised his right hand and gently tapped his temple, pretending to be deep in thought.

Just as Pei Hechuan was about to lose control of his anger, Pei Ancheng seemed to suddenly remember something, clapped his hands, and pretended to realize something, saying:

"Oh, right, I remember now! Doesn't Consort Shu have a trusted maid by her side? I think her name is... what was it again... Fu..."

"Floating Spring!" Before Pei Ancheng could finish speaking, Pei Hechuan couldn't help but blurt it out.

Pei Ancheng quickly nodded with a smile and agreed, "Yes, yes, yes! It's Fu Chun! Haha, I just asked her for a small favor."

I had her feed Consort Shu some slightly unclean little bugs... These were treasures specially brought from the distant Miao region!

Moreover, if Consort Shu doesn't take that special pill for these little insects every now and then, she might be doomed!

As he finished speaking, Pei Ancheng's laughter grew increasingly unrestrained, sending chills down everyone's spine.

Upon hearing this, Pei Hechuan's face turned pale. He clenched his fists so tightly that his nails almost dug into his flesh.

He knew Pei Ancheng's methods well and understood that this was a threat to him, and even more so to his mother.

He took a deep breath, trying to remain calm, and asked, "What do you want me to do?"

Pei Ancheng's smile held a hint of cunning as he slowly spoke:

"Fifth brother, you are a smart man. What I want is very simple: as long as you stand on my side in this battle for the throne and lend me a hand, I will naturally guarantee the safety of Consort Shu..."

Pei Hechuan remained silent for a moment, his mind in turmoil.

He knew that once he got involved in this struggle for the throne, there would be no turning back.