Chapter 2: Tempting Him to Lose Control

As if he had just noticed the person coming, Pei Jingxu suddenly raised his eyes and saw him at a glance!

The man stood in the midsummer sunlight, his long plain silk robe hanging down like the moon pouring down into a cold river.

She has black hair, a jade crown, and a tall and graceful figure.

His eyes were lighter than those of ordinary people, like a black jade chess piece immersed in ice water. When he looked at Pei Jingxu, his eyes were calm and without any ripples.

But Pei Jingxu felt that the moment he raised his eyes, it was as if a cold blade was unsheathed, with a coldness that was not like that of an ordinary person.

The eldest son of the Rong family, Rong Jianxue.

The moment he saw him, Pei Jingxu suddenly remembered the description of Rong Jianxue in the storybook.

[With the bones of a crane and the demeanor of a pine tree, under the clear wind and bright moon, he is the only true gentleman in the world.]

He was so handsome that just by standing there, he could make the heat around him dissipate.

Pei Jingxu's eyes flashed with surprise, and he stared at the person who came in a daze.

Finally, she blinked, and the tears that had been filling her eyes rolled down the moment she saw him.

Pei Jingxu belatedly realized her own helplessness, wiped the corners of her eyes, and slowly bowed her head: "My concubine... greets Master Young Master..."

Yes, Rong Jianxue, the nominal eldest son of the Rong family, the powerful minister and the upright and incorruptible.

Although he is not Rong's biological son, very few people know this secret.

Rong Jianxue also knew that after Rong Xuanzhou "died in battle", the Rong family quickly gave her a letter of divorce, and according to the law, she and Rong Xuanzhou were no longer considered husband and wife.

Therefore, Pei Jingxu called him "Master Young Master" in a polite manner.

Rong Jianxue's personal bodyguard Jiang Hui was holding his sword against Shen Congyue's neck at this time.

"You actually spoke rudely to our Second Young Master!"

Shen Congyue, who had been spoiled since childhood, had never been treated like this!

She threatened in a sharp voice, "How dare you! Do you know who I am? If you dare to do this to me, watch out for your heads!"

Rong Jianxue's eyes were calm, and he shifted his gaze from Pei Jingxu to look at Shen Congyue.

He walked forward slowly and stood in front of Shen Congyue.

Chen Congyue was about to shout something, but the moment she saw Rong Jianxue, her pupils shrank slightly and she was stunned for a moment, even the tips of her ears turned crimson.

Seeing this, Pei Jingxu, who was standing by, lowered the curve of his lips and let his long eyelashes droop.

It is not easy to establish a connection with Rong Jianxue.

As the "female protagonist", Bai Shutong was ultimately unable to win over Rong Jianxue. Pei Jingxu naturally didn't think that just by relying on her "beauty", she could make Rong Jianxue bow down to her, a vicious female supporting role.

So Pei Jingxu took a different approach and decided to start with Rong Xuanzhou.

The Rong family has a strict family tradition and emphasizes morality. People like Rong Jianxue would never allow others to mock his brothers.

Facts have proved that she guessed right.

Hearing Pei Jingxu address him as "Master Young Tutor," Shen Congyue's eyes widened. "You, you are Rong Jianxue, the eldest son of the Rong family and the current Crown Prince's Young Tutor?"

The moment he saw Rong Jianxue's appearance, Shen Congyue's arrogant demeanor weakened significantly.

Without answering immediately, Rong Jianxue signaled Jiang Hui with his eyes. Jiang Hui nodded and put the sword back into the scabbard.

"Miss Shen, my brother dedicated his life to the country and sacrificed his life on the battlefield. He is definitely not someone who deserves to die."

Rong Jianxue's voice was like a jade chime from an ancient temple, clear, cold and restrained.

Chen Congyue lowered her eyes slightly, a blush spreading to her cheeks, but she retorted: "It was Pei Jingxu who killed your brother. Master, you should punish her severely!"

Behind Rong Jianxue, Pei Jingxu raised his eyebrows slightly and narrowed his eyes dangerously.

"I will inform the Prime Minister of everything Miss Shen did today. I'm sure the Prime Minister doesn't want to see you gossiping."

After saying that, Rong Jianxue didn't look at Chen Congyue again. He turned around and nodded slightly to Pei Jingxu as a greeting, then walked away.

From beginning to end, he never tried to comfort or appease Pei Jingxu.

Pei Jingxu curled his lips, a cold look flashing in his eyes.

——It seems that the plan is much more difficult than she thought.

Leaving Chen Congyue with a provocative smile, Pei Jingxu turned and left.

She hated Shen Congyue so much that she wanted to eat her alive, but with her current ability, it was impossible for her to kill the precious daughter of the prime minister.

What's more, Pei Jingxu will still need her in the future.

Holding up her skirt, Pei Jingxu chased after Rong Jianxue.

When Rong Jianxue was found again, he had already paid homage in the main hall of Randeng Temple.

Rong Jianxue is the only lay disciple under Master Miaofan of Randeng Temple.

Around the 15th of every month, he would take time to come to Randeng Temple to worship Buddha.

At this time, Rong Jianxue was standing under the Longevity Tree outside the hall, talking with Master Miaofan.

He always wears a string of Buddhist beads on his wrist, each bead is round and smooth, very delicate.

It was unknown what the two of them talked about. She walked forward only after Master Miaofan left.

"Greetings, Master Young Master."

She bowed to him politely again.

Rong Jianxue nodded but didn't say anything.

Pei Jingxu twitched the corners of her mouth and smiled awkwardly: "I am here to pray for my husband and burn incense."

Rong Jianxue responded calmly, "My condolences."

He and Pei Jingxu had little interaction on a daily basis. Even if they met, they were just acquaintances who nodded to each other. The number of times they were alone together could be counted on one hand.

Upon hearing this, Pei Jingxu pursed her lips and said in a soft voice, "Please don't tell my mother-in-law about what happened today..."

After a pause, she explained, "If my mother-in-law heard the word 'lucky husband', she wouldn't know how to humiliate me."

Although the Rong family has not split up, the two brothers live in different houses.

Rong Jianxue was not concerned about what happened in Pei Jingxu's room, and rarely paid attention to the affairs of the inner house.

Hearing her say this, he nodded without any emotion: "I understand."

The two of them fell into silence again.

——Rong Jianxue had nothing to talk about with her.

She lowered her head, twisted the handkerchief in her hand, and said with a trembling voice: "In this case, I will not disturb you anymore."

After thinking for a while, Pei Jingxu raised her eyes to look at him, her watery eyes still misty and her long eyelashes wet. "When will you return home, sir?"

"tomorrow."

Pei Jingxu said softly, "The weather has been gloomy these past few days. There's a chance of heavy rain tomorrow. The mountain roads are rugged. If you don't mind, brother Fu, could you take Hongyao and me back home together tomorrow so we can take care of each other on the way?"

After hearing this, the man looked indifferent and nodded, "It's okay."

"Thank you, sir."

Pei Jingxu turned and left the main hall. She lowered her head, her long eyelashes hiding the gloom in her eyes.

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That night.

Pei Jingxu asked Hongyao to change her into a light gauze dress.

The gauze dress was thin and light, and under the candlelight, the fair skin was faintly visible through the gauze.

Hongyao, who had served Pei Jingxu for many years, was also stunned: "Miss, you are so beautiful."

Her girl is indeed pretty. Even though Hongyao has followed her for many years, she still admires her.

Pei Jingxu's lips curled up in a seductive arc: "Where is the scripture I copied a few days ago? Help me get it."

"yes."

Hongyao found the small stack of scriptures and then asked, "Miss, it's so late, are you still going out?"

Pei Jingxu curled her lips and smiled: "I'm going to pray for my late husband and help him pass away."

Night is better, because night makes people lose control of their minds.