Chapter 222 Ah Xu, come home with me...

The refreshing scent of agarwood filled his arms, and Pei Jingxu's sight was completely blocked by Rong Jianxue.

The commotion in the crowd soon died down.

Many officials turned around and looked back, discussing the matter.

"What happened?"

"Who was that just now?"

"It seems...it seems to be General Xuanzhou?"

"Wasn't General Xuanzhou invited to attend the enthronement ceremony? Why did he seem to have been taken away by soldiers just now?"

"I just heard from the guards that he was taken outside the Imperial Observatory. They said that General Xuanzhou's zodiac sign violated a taboo today and he must stay away from the altar."

Pei Jingxu could hear clearly what everyone was saying.

Pei Jingxu raised his eyebrows slightly and a smile appeared on the corner of his lips.

She still turned to look in the direction of the commotion, and even turned slightly to the side, trying to avoid the man's obstructed figure.

A broad, warm hand held her waist and straightened her up.

Rong Jianxue's cold and indifferent voice came from above: "Are you so reluctant to let go?"

"Hmm?" Pei Jingxu raised his eyes, a bit confused. "What did the master say?"

Rong Jianxue lowered her eyes and looked at her: "Pei Jingxu, look at me."

When Pei Jingxu heard this, her cheeks turned red and she lowered her head in panic, not daring to look around again.

——She said that based on Rong Jianxue's personality, even if she came to the enthronement ceremony, she might not even be able to see Rong Xuanzhou.

Turning around again, Bai Shutong was standing alone on the high platform, like a goddess who saved the world.

Everyone came back to their senses from the little incident just now, and all their attention was focused on Bai Shutong.

There were countless civil and military officials on the stage.

Pei Jingxu raised his eyes, and their gazes met Bai Shutong's on the high platform.

She stood on a high platform, with the vast sea and towering mountains behind her.

The sea of ​​clouds was rolling and the cliffs were steep. Bai Shutong just stood there, and the faint morning light fell on her shoulders.

——She is the real master of this world.

If there were no Bai Shutong, she, the capital, and even the entire dynasty would not exist.

Heaven supports her.

So fate squeezed and pushed her step by step, pushing her towards the lotus pond in her previous life.

Bai Shutong’s backers are the author and the way of heaven.

That face, those eyes and eyebrows, are becoming more and more like her.

Bai Shutong looked at her with undisguised viciousness in his eyes.

Pei Jingxu raised his eyebrows slightly, raised his chin, tilted his head slightly, and looked bad and provocative.

Bai Shutong's eyes were bloodshot, but he saw the bright red official robe behind Pei Jingxu.

Rong Jianxue's eyes were cold and noble, and he looked at her indifferently and calmly.

He stood behind Pei Jingxu, and the cold wind from the cliff did not penetrate her at all.

——Her backer is Rong Jianxue.

Bai Shutong frowned slightly, then pursed her lips and avoided the man's gaze.

Pei Jingxu's lips curled up, and the pride in his eyes became even greater.

It feels so good to bully others by taking advantage of your power.

"Stay away from her."

A low and calm voice of instruction came from the man behind him.

Pei Jingxu was stunned for a moment, pretending not to understand. He looked at Rong Jianxue behind him in confusion, "Who are you talking about, sir?"

Rong Jianxue said calmly, "Bai Shutong."

Pei Jingxu rolled his eyes and spoke cautiously, "Do you think Bai Shutong... bears some resemblance to me?"

Rong Jianxue pursed her lips slightly when she heard this.

He didn't answer immediately. He first lowered his head and looked at Pei Jingxu. After his eyes wandered over her face, he replied seriously, "No."

Pei Jingxu is Pei Jingxu.

Pei Jingxu's concerns were not dispelled by this, and his voice became even softer: "But the adults just heard that some adults confused Ah Xu with Bai Shutong."

"They don't know you well," Rong Jianxue said, lowering her voice as if to soothe them. "I won't admit my mistake."

As he spoke, he supported Pei Jingxu's shoulders, asked her to turn around, and looked at the ceremony carefully: "With me here, you don't have to worry about anything."

The ceremony was ordered by the emperor and performed personally by the imperial master of the Imperial Observatory for Bai Shutong.

This is enough to show how much His Majesty values ​​Bai Shutong.

The Imperial Master walked up to the platform, came to Bai Shutong's side, held a whisk in his hand, and pointed his fingers at Bai Shutong's eyebrows.

He recited the long and complicated eulogy in a low voice, with his brows lowered and his eyes downcast.

The moment the sacrificial words were read, the sky in the distance brightened, auspicious clouds rose, and the sky was full of brilliant light.

Seeing this, everyone bowed their heads and said, "Greetings to Princess Anyang—"

"Long live the princess—"

The rosy glow of the sunset fell all over Bai Shutong, as if she had been coated in a layer of gold.

She is the daughter of heaven, favored by fate and blessed with honor.

Pei Jingxu looked at Bai Shutong, who was in high spirits on the high platform, and always felt a little uneasy.

…

After the ceremony, a banquet was held in the imperial garden of the palace.

When Pei Jingxu followed Rong Jianxue out of the altar of the Imperial Observatory, he saw Rong Xuanzhou standing outside the Imperial Observatory, who was blocked from the door because of "zodiac conflict".

They said that the zodiac signs were incompatible. Among all the civil and military officials in the court, he was the only one who was stopped.

The ministers walked out of the Imperial Observatory one after another and headed to the Imperial Garden for the banquet.

Rong Xuanzhou stood there, with several royal guards holding spears and swords at their waists, blocking his way with both hands.

Seeing Pei Jingxu, Rong Xuanzhou's angry and irritated eyes flashed with a gleam of light: "A Xu!"

Pei Jingxu raised his eyebrows slightly, but pretended to be worried and hid behind Rong Jianxue.

Rong Xuanzhou clearly noticed this, his face turned cold, and the smile on his lips froze slightly.

But it was only a moment, Rong Jianxue and Pei Jingxu walked down the stairs and passed by him.

Rong Xuanzhou took a few steps forward and stopped Pei Jingxu who was trying to avoid him: "Ah Xu..."

He reached out and wanted to hold Pei Jingxu's hand, but Rong Jianxue got there first and grabbed his wrist.

With his brows furrowed, Rong Xuanzhou looked at his elder brother with a bad expression.

Rong Jianxue looked normal, but she held his wrist tightly and didn't let go.

"Brother," Rong Xuanzhou twitched his lips, his eyes turning colder, "It's been a long time since we last met."

Rong Jianxue is tall, and even in front of Rong Xuanzhou, who has been practicing martial arts for many years, his aura is not weaker at all.

"Your Majesty's house arrest has not ended yet, so behave yourself." Rong Jianxue reminded in a cold voice.

Rong Xuanzhou frowned and his face was cold, but he finally struggled a few times and pulled his hand back.

Pei Jingxu hid behind Rong Jianxue.

She looked panicked and frightened, and there was no trace of nostalgia or admiration in her eyes when she looked at Rong Xuanzhou.

There were many ministers coming and going around, and when they saw this scene, they just thought it was a scene of brotherly love and respect, with the two brothers having a "harmonious" conversation.

One can't help but sigh that the two sons of the Rong family are the best in the capital.

"Ah Xu, come home with me." Rong Xuanzhou looked at Pei Jingxu with a gentle expression and a familiar smile on his face. "The new house has been renovated in the style of the Pei family's past. You'll definitely like it."

Pei Jingxu didn't say anything, but just stood behind Rong Jianxue, lowered his head and remained silent.

"A Xu——" Rong Xuanzhou took a step forward and wanted to say something else.

"Take another step forward," Rong Jianxue interrupted coldly, "and I'll have the Imperial Guards throw you out of the palace."

Rong Xuanzhou's eyes glared, and he looked at Rong Jianxue with anger: "Brother, this is a matter between Ah Xu and me as husband and wife. It should have nothing to do with you, my husband, right?"