Chapter 733: Meeting Zhao Xi (Patreon)

Chapter 733: Meeting Zhao Xi

Meng Yunzheng nodded, "Yes, he is still alive."

After Meng Pei fell off the cliff, Gong Qiu had been searching for him.

Perhaps he had learned from the previous lesson. Since he hadn't seen Song Xin's body with his own eyes, he had allowed her to escape and caused more trouble.

So even though Meng Pei was injured and fell off the cliff, Gong Qiu was determined to see him dead or at least confirm his death.

He had been secretly sending people to search for Meng Pei, and even fearing that Meng Pei would contact Meng Yunzheng, he had someone watching over Meng Yunzheng's every move. Anything he saw or heard, and anyone he interacted with, had to be reported back to Gong Qiu.

Two years had passed, and Meng Pei seemed to have vanished without a trace. He didn't return to the Meng family nor did he visit Meng Yunzheng.

Just when Gong Qiu was starting to relax his vigilance, Meng Pei sent a letter to Meng Yunzheng through someone.

And that person was Zhao Xi.

"Zhao Xi?" Shu Yu was surprised.

Meng Yunzheng smiled, "Yes, Zhao Xi grew up by his master's side since he was young. As you can see, he is highly skilled in medicine, so you can imagine how formidable his master is. When my father fell off the cliff and was severely injured but not dead, the first person to see him was Zhao Xi."

At that time, Zhao Xi had just had a fight with his master and ran out to play. He stumbled upon Meng Pei, who was heavily injured and unconscious. Zhao Xi immediately administered first aid to him.

Later, his master arrived and took Meng Pei back for treatment.

Unfortunately, Meng Pei's injuries were too severe, and he remained in a coma for two to three months before waking up.

But when he woke up, everything had changed. His wife had died, and his son was missing.

He had always wanted an opportunity to see Meng Yunzheng, but Gong Qiu was still searching for him, and there were always people around Meng Yunzheng, making it impossible to meet him in secret.

Therefore, it took two years before he entrusted Zhao Xi to deliver a note to Meng Yunzheng.

Finally, father and son had a chance to see each other again.

Over the next few years, Meng Pei stayed with Zhao Xi's master.

Doctor Zhao had always lived a reclusive life, and Meng Pei found companionship in him. Moreover, Doctor Zhao often went into the mountains to collect medicinal herbs, and Meng Pei's skills were exceptional. Especially after his wife was killed, his resentment fueled his diligence, and his martial arts improved significantly. He accompanied Doctor Zhao and protected him.

Meng Yunzheng and Meng Pei rarely met because Gong Qiu had not given up on finding Meng Pei.

The last time they met was a year ago.

But they wouldn't have to wait too long for this kind of life to end.

Meng Yunzheng's face turned cold, and he clenched his fist tightly.

Shu Yu thought of the plot in the book. After the Shu family was exiled, about a year later, the current emperor fell seriously ill. The princes became increasingly reckless in their pursuit of power and profit. Soon, the previously unknown Fifth Prince emerged and eventually ascended to the throne.

She finally understood why Meng Yunzheng chose to cooperate with the Fifth Prince. Besides seeking revenge for his mother and dealing with Gong Qiu, he also aimed to bring down the concubine in the palace and her son.

So, when the Fifth Prince emerged victorious, it would be the time for Meng Yunzheng's great revenge.

She held his hand tightly. "We won't have to wait too long."

"Mm."

"By the way, the concubine you mentioned, is she Noble Consort Niangniang? And her son is the Second Prince, right?"

Meng Yunzheng was taken aback, surprised that she knew. He had never mentioned who that person in the palace was, but she had accurately guessed it.

Shu Yu took a sip of tea. Of course, it wasn't a guess.

It just so happened that there was a plotline in the book about Noble Consort Niangniang and the Second Prince.