Chapter 439 Warming His Highness's Bed Would Be Fine

Two Flying Eagle Guards dragged Shen Chu away.

Shen Chu felt a chill in his heart, but mostly he was angry.

She was furious that Pei Yuan was so unable to distinguish right from wrong, and disappointed that she would have to find another opportunity to get closer to immortality.

Just as she was being dragged to the door, Pei Yuan's cold voice suddenly came from behind her.

"Never mind, let her stay."

The two Flying Eagle Guards released her.

Shen Chu secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

Although she didn't know why Pei Yuan suddenly kept her, at least she didn't have to think of another way.

She bowed and thanked him, "Thank you, Your Highness."

Pei Yuan glanced at her, then turned and went into his main duty room.

Zhou Weizong waved his hand to dismiss the crowd.

"Alright, everyone except those admitted today can go home."

As the crowd dispersed, they cast envious glances at Shen Chu before leaving.

The person whom His Highness Prince Rui personally kept behind.

Zhou Weizong's face was somewhat cold and stern. He instructed Changsheng, "Take the four of them to complete the formalities."

In addition to Shen Chu and Li Ruer, two other girls were also selected as clerks.

"You four, come with me."

Changsheng led the four of them to collect the uniforms and waist tags of the Flying Eagle Guard, and showed them around the layout of the Flying Eagle Guard.

"This is the office of the clerks and accountants. The three young ladies can go in and familiarize themselves with the environment first."

As for Miss Chuchu…

Changsheng looked at Chen Chu, a hint of difficulty showing in his eyes behind the bronze mask.

"Although His Highness has allowed you to stay, he has not assigned you a position, so you cannot enter for the time being."

"Alright, come back with me and ask Vice Commander Zhou what he thinks."

Shen Chu smiled slightly.

"Thank you very much, Brother Changsheng."

Chang Sheng was taken aback. "How did you know my name is Chang Sheng?"

Shen Chu looked at him with a smile, "That's what Deputy Commander Zhou called you just now."

Is there?

Chang Sheng frowned slightly, seemingly deep in thought, but Shen Chu's cheerful voice quickly interrupted his thoughts.

"I don't know why, but when I see Brother Changsheng, I feel a sense of familiarity, as if I've met him somewhere before. May I ask where Brother Changsheng is from?"

Changsheng smiled and said, "Judging from your accent, you probably haven't seen me before. I'm from Liangzhou."

"A person from Liangzhou?" Shen Chu deliberately showed a surprised smile on his face.

"To be honest, I lived in Liangzhou with my parents for a few years when I was a child, and I have vivid memories of the local customs and culture."

Chang Sheng curled his lips slightly but remained silent.

Shen Chu was as happy as a chirping little swallow.

"I'm also quite good at making Liangzhou snacks. If I make some another day, Brother Changsheng, please be sure to let me try them, okay?"

For some reason, Changsheng felt a strange sense of warmth towards this smiling girl.

He nodded. "Okay."

As the two were talking, they arrived at Zhou Weizong's duty room.

Changsheng went in and asked about the arrangements for Shen Chu.

Zhou Weizong glanced at Shen Chu standing at the door and sneered.

"Since His Highness decided to leave it behind, let's send it to His Highness's duty room so that she can organize the documents and clean the duty room for His Highness."

At the very least, she could warm His Highness's bed; after all, our Highness is someone who is very sensitive to the cold.

After saying that, Zhou Weizong revealed a mocking expression.

Shen Chu frowned slightly, concealing the coldness in her eyes.

Zhou Weizong is the heir of the Marquis of Anding and the maternal uncle of Prince Heng. She doesn't understand why Pei Yuan would allow Prince Heng's men to enter the Flying Eagle Guard.

And what did he mean when he said Pei Yuan was afraid of the cold?

Pei Yuan is so strong, how could he be afraid of the cold?

While his thoughts were in turmoil, Changsheng had already stepped out.

His lips were pressed into a straight line. After a moment of silence, he said softly, "You heard everything just now, didn't you? I'll take you to His Highness's office."

Shen Chu followed behind him and asked in a low voice, "Is His Highness Prince Rui in poor health?"

In that brief encounter, she noticed that Pei Yuan's face was somewhat pale, and his lips were almost bloodless.

It's already springtime, but he's still wearing a thick cloak.

This is quite different from Pei Yuan's situation three years ago.

What exactly did Pei Yuan go through during the three years she was gone?

Changsheng shook his head, "I'm not too sure either. It seems that three years ago, His Highness was seriously injured when he fought with Shangguan Yi, the number one martial arts master in Nanyue. I heard that he has never fully recovered."

A sense of worry rose in Chen Chu's heart.

The injury took three years to heal; how badly was he injured back then?

"We've arrived. Please go in, young lady." Changsheng stopped at the door.

Shen Chu bowed deeply, "Thank you, Brother Changsheng."

She knocked on the door, but no one answered.

Shen Chu gently pushed open the door and went inside. The room was quiet.

Pei Yuan wasn't inside; he must have gone somewhere else.

As Chen Chu looked around, memories of the past flashed before her eyes.

She once read books to Pei Yuan here, and once rested on that incredibly soft couch that she so adored.

He had also written official documents and read confessions at his desk.

When she returned after three years, she was no longer the young master Shen, but could only watch Pei Yuan from afar.

She closed her eyes, suppressed the melancholy in her heart, and turned to organize the documents on her desk.

Gather the scattered folds on the table and arrange the books beside it.

Something fell out of the book.

Shen Chu slowly picked it up, only to find that it was an old blue purse.

The surface of the purse is frayed, indicating that it has been frequently handled and played with.

Inside was a calming sachet, but the herbs inside had lost their flavor, indicating that it had been there for a long time and had long since lost its calming effect.

A thought struck her; this seemed to be the purse she had carried with her three years ago.

Three years ago, when she was taken away, she was accidentally left behind in the prison.

It must have been Pei Yuan who packed it up and brought it back.

"Who gave you permission to touch this purse?"

With a chilling voice, a figure flashed by and snatched the purse from Shen Chu's hand.

Pei Yuan's gaze turned icy. "Who gave you permission to enter my study? Get out."

Shen Chu rubbed his reddened hand, looking embarrassed.

"It was Deputy Commander Zhou who sent me, saying that I should accompany Your Highness to organize documents on a daily basis."

"Your Highness, the calming medicine in this purse has lost its effectiveness, and the purse is also worn out. I would like to help Your Highness replace it with a new one."

Pei Yuan narrowed his peach blossom eyes slightly and casually put the purse into his bosom.

The gaze directed at Shen Chu was colder than a blade.

"I hate it when others touch my things, so you should stay away from me as usual."

No, it's best not to come into my sight, and don't try anything to seduce me.

My heart belongs only to my queen. If you harbor any improper thoughts or touch my things again, I will kill you.

"Get out of here right now, immediately!"

Shen Chu pursed her lips, a sudden surge of anger rising within her.

His heart belongs only to his queen, right?

It's only been three years, and he's already fallen deeply in love with Chen Jiaying, right?

If that's the case, why keep her purse?

She pursed her lips, turned around, and left.

Pei Yuan took out his purse, gently rubbed it in his palm, and showed a look of deep affection on his face.

"Achu, I miss you."

He closed his eyes briefly and called Jinbao in loudly.

"Go lasso the horses. I'm going to see the princess outside the city. I won't be back tonight."