Peasant Woman’s Decreed Life as a Wife

Chapter 2469: Chapter 2466: Agreement

“After all, back then your Deng family forced the Third Prince’s mother consort to fall from grace to the Imperial Temple, even if she returns to the palace, there’s a stain on her. This grudge is surely remembered by His Highness Prince Qi, he won’t forget it. I wonder if Minister Deng has prepared himself mentally for this.”

“You…” Grand Tutor Deng was instantly darkened by the blunt threat, looking as if he was driven into a corner, and fiercely said: “Great Minister Qi, I know you are an old fox, very clever. Even if our Deng family were to lose this time, it wouldn’t be lost to the Qi family.”

“Of course, you can target my Deng family, but you should also prepare yourself mentally. I will try every means to capture evidence and send one to the Chu family and another to Prince Rong’s Mansion. Surely by then, it will cause some trouble for Great Minister Qi. Anyway, my Deng family can’t preserve itself; I can only fight desperately to give those who harm my Deng family a bit of trouble.” Even as Grand Tutor Deng said this, he was observing the reaction of Chief of Staff Qi.

Seeing his eyes darken slightly, he immediately felt a chill in his heart, realizing that Chief of Staff Qi had developed a murderous intent towards him, involuntarily thinking of retreating.

“So, what would make you believe my words are not false?” Chief of Staff Qi turned his head and looked at him, narrowing his eyes, his gaze somewhat unkind.

Grand Tutor Deng spoke confidently, “Naturally, write a letter of guarantee, detailing our transaction. As long as Great Minister Qi doesn’t take action against my Deng family, then I agree to have Consort Jieyu assist you.”

“Impossible, how can I trust what you say is not deliberately deceiving me to use as evidence to betray me?” Such an old fox as Chief of Staff Qi would surely not allow all evidence to be handed over, caught by others as leverage.

Grand Tutor Deng did not hesitate to say, “Great Minister Qi, you are overthinking. If I were to truly do such a thing, it wouldn’t have any effect on your Qi family anyway. My Deng family would undoubtedly perish; no matter how you choose, even if Great Minister Qi suspects, this statement cannot be refuted.”

“You can propose another condition.” Chief of Staff Qi did not express agreement, nor did he refuse.

Such an ambiguous attitude made Grand Tutor Deng displeased, but it also allowed him to take the opportunity to propose a condition: “No, except for this, I can’t think of anything that can preserve my Deng family.”

“Grand Tutor Deng, don’t go too far.” Chief of Staff Qi added a threat to the words.

Seeing this reaction, Grand Tutor Deng instead sneered: “Anyway, Great Minister Qi doesn’t plan to spare my Deng family, why should I show weakness.”

“Fine, I can give you something similar, but in the future, you must become useful to me.” Chief of Staff Qi made a decision after a moment.

“Alright.” Grand Tutor Deng didn’t even ask how Chief of Staff Qi would arrange him; at any rate, he achieved his purpose now, and future matters would be dealt with later.

Very soon.

In the Imperial Harem.

Before Deng Jieyu’s death, she frantically wanted to see Emperor Xuanming.

“You wretched slaves, when this consort rises again, I will certainly make you suffer!” Deng Jieyu cursed madly in the Cold Palace, while outside the palace gates appeared a figure dressed in bright yellow.

Deng Jieyu was kicked to the ground by the Palace Attendant, and she lightly coughed up blood, seeming to have a final moment of clarity: “Emperor, this concubine only admired you, why could you not give me a chance? It’s a pity that this concubine can no longer dine with you, accompany you through the rest of life, truly regretful. Haha… I wonder if in the next life, this concubine will have the chance to know the Emperor…”

Deng Jieyu cried and laughed simultaneously, finally seeming to think of something, her expression eerie: “I wonder when that woman, Imperial Concubine Qi Zhao Yi, will come down to accompany me.”