Chapter 111 Don’t just think about that!

Jiang Hui was delaying the second young master outside.

——It’s not a good idea to let the Second Young Master know that the Second Lady has been living in the East Courtyard these days.

"Second Master, please wait a moment," Jiang Hui said businesslike. "The Master is... currently handling official business. I'll pass the message on later."

In fact, as a loyal warrior beside Rong Jianxue, Jiang Hui has learned Rong Jianxue's upright and cold attitude completely. Even when facing the second young master, Jiang Hui did not have any extra emotions.

Rong Xuanzhou nodded.

The eldest brother has always been strict, and it was common for him to wait outside the courtyard gate.

"Erlang."

A clear and clean voice came from the yard, and Pei Jingxu approached.

Seeing Pei Jingxu, Rong Xuanzhou subconsciously frowned: "What are you doing here? My eldest brother is busy with work, please don't disturb him."

Upon hearing this, Pei Jingxu bit her lip slightly, her eyes slightly red.

She lowered her head and stammered, "I understand..."

Rong Xuanzhou changed into a wide crimson robe tonight, which was embroidered with golden bamboo, and looked elegant and refined.

Just by looking along his sleeves, you can notice that the corners of his sleeves are a little worn, and a lotus embroidered on them covers the worn area.

The stitches are sparse and the embroidery is only passable.

——At least compared with Pei Jingxu's embroidery skills, the difference is like heaven and earth.

Pei Jingxu knew that it was the supplement given to him by Bai Shutong.

Rong Xuanzhou grew up with the Rong couple and was spoiled. Even if the stitches on his new clothes were not fine enough, he would throw the clothes away.

Now, he wears this patched robe like a treasure, and it goes without saying how much he cherishes it.

Inexplicably, Pei Jingxu recalled the past. Before Rong Xuanzhou went on the expedition, Pei Jingxu was worried about the severe cold weather at the border, so she made him a close-fitting jacket and quilt overnight.

Her needlework was always the best, and the clothes and quilts she gave him were truly made with genuine affection.

But now it seems that those things have probably been thrown away somewhere by Rong Xuanzhou a long time ago.

Before he could think about it any further, Rong Xuanzhou continued, "Father said that although the West Courtyard doesn't need a peace ceremony anymore, the Taoist priest is so famous. I finally managed to schedule a time with him, so we're going to ask him to bless and protect the West Courtyard instead."

Pei Jingxu nodded, not quite understanding why Rong Xuanzhou told her this.

Rong Xuanzhou looked at Pei Jingxu, pursed his lips slightly, and said slowly, "The Taoist priest said that women have a strong yin energy and are not suitable to live in the master bedroom for the time being."

After a pause, Rong Xuanzhou continued, "So, you can return to the West Courtyard, but you must stay in the guest room."

Oh, I see.

Pei Jingxu raised his eyebrows slightly and suppressed the sarcasm at the corner of his mouth.

——Does that mean you don’t want to sleep with her anymore?

She nodded gently, obediently and gently: "I will listen to Erlang."

Rong Xuanzhou continued, "Don't dwell on that. Nuonuo is not in good health and hasn't recovered from her illness. If you have time, go help Shutong take care of her."

——Rong Xuanzhou didn’t know that Rong had already written the divorce letter on his behalf, and just thought that they were still husband and wife.

This is a point that can be exploited.

Pei Jingxu sneered in his heart, but lowered his head and responded imperceptibly.

Seeing this, Rong Xuanzhou sighed and explained, "Shutong is a woman who raised her children single-handedly and made great contributions to this victory. As a woman, you should learn from her words and actions and not always be so weak and fragile."

Pei Jingxu pinched his thigh, his eyes reddened, and his voice trembled: "Erlang's teaching is..."

Jiang Hui on the side couldn't bear to listen any longer!

He took a few steps forward, quietly separating the two of them, and spoke to Rong Xuanzhou with a cold face, "Second Young Master, the eldest young master should be fine now. Please come in."

Rong Xuanzhou glanced at Pei Jingxu, said nothing more, and walked away.

After Rong Xuanzhou walked away, Jiang Hui frowned distressedly and said softly, "Second Madam, don't listen to the Second Young Master's nonsense! In my eyes, you are much better than that Bai family!"

Pei Jingxu sniffed, pulled the corners of his mouth together, and gave Jiang Hui a strong and gentle smile: "Thank you, Guard Jiang."

But I can’t help but sigh in my heart: pastries still work!

After saying goodbye to Jiang Hui, Pei Jingxu walked towards the west courtyard.

The light in the master bedroom was not on. It seemed that Rong Xuanzhou had not been to the master bedroom since he came back.

Pei Jingxu didn't care much about these things. He walked through the corridor and headed towards the guest rooms.

Pei Jingxu hadn't been back to the west courtyard for a few days, and he noticed at a glance that there was a swing under the sycamore tree in the courtyard.

It must have been built by Rong Xuanzhou himself, and the wood and ropes used were the best and strongest.

As if the color was too monotonous, Rong Xuanzhou found some flowers and plants to decorate it. From a distance, it looked like a fairyland.

At this moment in the "fairyland", the widow Bai Shutong and the "illness not yet recovered" Nuonuo were sitting on the swing looking at the stars in the sky. The mother and daughter leaned against each other, warm and happy.

As if noticing Pei Jingxu's move, Bai Shutong looked over, but he just glanced at her calmly, as if she were some non-existent, unimportant plant.

He looked away the next second.

From the beginning to the end, he never took her, his "legal wife", seriously.

Yes, in the eyes of this charming heroine, she doesn't need to do anything, because there are countless admirers to help her punish her, the cannon fodder female supporting role.

She really didn't need to pay attention to her.

Pei Jingxu sneered, disgust flashing across his eyes.

Without lingering any longer, she came to the guest room, pushed the door open, walked in and closed it.

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East courtyard, study.

Rong Xuanzhou walked into the study and immediately saw the Pixiu pen holder placed on the desk.

Frowning, Rong Xuanzhou unceremoniously sat down across from the man. He picked up the pen holder with one hand and flipped through it nonchalantly. "Brother, when did your taste become so... bizarre?"

The pen was held in his hand and nearly dropped several times. Rong Jianxue frowned and said coldly, "Put it down."

Rong Xuanzhou shrugged nonchalantly and put everything back where it belonged.

"Brother, what's the matter that you called me here?" Rong Xuanzhou asked with a smile.

Rong Jianxue flipped through the official documents and said coldly, "Tomorrow morning, at the court, you will kneel outside the Golden Throne Hall and apologize. I won't let you get up, so you must stay kneeling. Do you understand?"

Rong Xuanzhou was stunned for a moment, frowning in confusion. "Brother, what do you mean? I won the battle and defeated the enemy. Why should I go to the Golden Palace to apologize?"

Rong Jianxue raised her eyes slightly and glanced at him: "Rong Xuanzhou, do you think you can hide your thoughts from His Majesty?"

Rong Xuanzhou's indignant expression froze.

Rong Jianxue took a deep breath and said in a cold voice, "I don't care why you're so eager to show off your achievements. If you want to regain His Majesty's trust, you must obey me tomorrow. Do you understand?"

Rong Xuanzhou frowned, but he finally lowered his head and said unwillingly, "I understand, big brother."

Rong Jianxue naturally has feelings for this younger brother.

Even if he knew that he had done something wrong, he would still help him clean up.

After discussing this somewhat heavy topic, Rong Xuanzhou smiled and said, "Brother, where is the wild cat you mentioned?"

Rong Jianxue narrowed her eyes and said indifferently, "I'm leaving and I won't be coming back."

Rong Xuanzhou frowned: "You are so kind to it, this wild cat is really tactless."

Rong Jianxue lowered her eyes and looked at the gold-plated Sanskrit on the Buddhist beads. Her voice was cold and her eyes were dark. "Yes, that's not very tactful."

…

After seeing Rong Xuanzhou off, Rong Jianxue sat quietly in the study.

It wasn't until Jiang Hui picked up the candle again that he came to his senses.

"Young Master, you should get some rest early. The Second Lady...will not come to apply medicine to you tonight."

Rong Jianxue closed her eyes slightly: "Hmm."

After returning to the bedroom, Rong Jianxue lay on the bed.

He didn't apply the ointment.

The scar will heal on its own.

Thinking of this, he turned over.

Then I smelled the cool fragrance on the pillow again.