Chapter 405 - 407: Cleaning Up Your Mess for You
Pei Chengye did not know why the Empress was so furious, but he still bowed his head and admitted his mistake, "This son admits his fault, please punish me, Mother."
The Empress raised her hand to her forehead, knowing that Pei Chengye was not convinced, "Then tell me, where did you go wrong?"
"This son, this son should not have taken the risk." Pei Chengye made up an excuse.
The Empress snorted coldly, "Should not have taken the risk? Where were you taking a risk? It’s clear that you were eagerly handing ammunition to others."
Pei Chengye looked up, puzzled, not understanding the meaning of his mother’s words.
The Empress continued, "Do you really think Pei Huaian is still the same idle person as before? Do you really think he cannot uncover the identities of those Hidden Guards?"
"If he traces it back to you and finds you attempted to assassinate the Fifth Prince’s Consort, do you know what kind of crime that is, how the common people will view you? What will the court ministers say about you? Will the Emperor still consider you as the Crown Prince!"
With each sentence the Empress spoke, Pei Chengye’s expression grew uglier. He had indeed not thought about these issues, focused solely on killing Shao He, thinking this would weaken Pei Huaian’s support.
He had not considered such serious consequences and now, thinking of these, his gaze began to panic.
Seeing him realize the gravity of the matter, the Empress sighed, "I’ve already dealt with everything thoroughly, even if Pei Huaian investigates, it will only trace back to Pei Jingyi."
"Thank you, Mother, thank you."