Because of Pei Yuan's words, Bao Ning was so happy that she couldn't sleep the whole night. She was thinking about what to bring to her aunt, what clothes to wear tomorrow, and Pei Yuan.

Bao Ning thought that she had to get a wheelchair for Pei Yuan. His legs didn't hurt as much as before, but he still walked slowly. It would be much more convenient for her to push him.

Ah Huang didn't know why she was so excited, and he also jumped around on the kang. Bao Ning hugged it and kissed it twice, with her eyes curved into crescents.

In addition to helping Pei Yuan treat his legs, Bao Ning also had some selfish motives.

She missed her aunt very much. She had never left her for so long since she was a child. And Ji Yan, she didn't know if he had grown taller or if his academic performance had improved.

In fact, when Bao Ning saw Pei Yang today, she thought of her younger brother. When she thought that she would see him tomorrow, her heart was much softer.

Bao Ning thought about many things until the dawn, and then she fell asleep. A few minutes later, the roosters in the yard started crowing. She turned over and hurried to wash.

After getting herself ready, Bao Ning hesitated for a moment, then took out a men's robe from the cupboard, went to Pei Yuan's door, and knocked on it.

Pei Yang got up early and went outside to walk his horse, leaving Pei Yuan alone in the room. The door was half open, and Pei Yuan stood in the corner, bending over, washing his face. Because

his left leg could not bear the force, he had to support it with one hand and wash with the other hand, which was not very convenient. Many drops of water dripped down his neck into the collar, and a large area of ​​the front was wet.

Seeing this, Baoning quickly put down her clothes, took a handkerchief in her hand, and went forward to hold his arm: "Fourth Prince, let me help you."

"Why are you walking without making any sound?" Pei Yuan straightened up with her strength, and his eyes fell on Baoning's hair.

Perhaps for the return visit, she combed her hair into a woman's bun today, with her hair piled high and a pearl hairpin inserted in the middle, which was very different from the past. Normally, Baoning would not comb such a complicated hairstyle. Most of the time, she would let most of her long hair down, or braid it into a braid, lively and agile as if she had not left the palace.

Now like this, she looks more dignified and graceful, but also mature.

Her eyes are still clear and shy, like an unmarried girl, and the pearl hairpin is not very suitable.

Pei Yuan thought to himself that Baoning was more suitable for those bright, delicate and watery jewellery. She was young and should not be constrained by her status.

Baoning didn't know what Pei Yuan was thinking. She tiptoed to wipe his face, washed the towel, and wiped his neck.

Then she went to get the new clothes she had made.

Pei Yuan looked at Baoning standing in front of him. She was a head shorter than him. At first, she was shy and embarrassed. I don't know what psychological preparation she made, but she suddenly raised her head, looking proud and seeking credit.

"Fourth Prince, I made you a dress. It's very nice. Would you like to try it?"

Baoning was afraid that Pei Yuan would think that she was trying to curry favor with him because he was going to visit her parents-in-law today, so she immediately explained, "I made it a long time ago, but I just remembered to give it to you today."

She had indeed made it a long time ago, but Pei Yuan had been indifferent to her some time ago, so Baoning didn't dare to give it to him. She

had put a lot of thought into making the things, so she was afraid that Pei Yuan would mock her, which made her feel uncomfortable.

In the past few days, Pei Yuan's attitude had improved a lot, and he was going to visit his parents-in-law today, so Baoning took it out and gave it to him. It was not easy to go out, and he was dressed decently and looked good in front of others. He would be happy in his heart, right?

Pei Yuan was slightly stunned. He took the dress and stroked it with his fingers. It was made of very good material, with dense stitches and a lot of effort.

Pei Yuan felt a little warm in his heart, but he didn't show it on his face, he just said "hmm".

He didn't even say thank you, nor did he say anything nice, Baoning was disappointed for a moment.

He was joking with her yesterday, but after a night, he acted like she owed him money again.

Baoning exhaled lightly, adjusted her mood, and smiled at him again: "Fourth Prince, shall I help you put on your clothes?"

Pei Yuan didn't say anything, just stood there expressionless, and stretched out his arms to her.

Baoning pursed her lips, sighed in her heart, and resignedly put the clothes on for him.

When washing clothes, Baoning measured Pei Yuan's size with her hands. She was deft, and the size was just right, not too fat or too thin, and even the length of the belt was just right.

Pei Yuan was tall and had long legs, he was really a clothes hanger, he looked good in anything. Bao Ning took a step back and looked at him, her eyes bright, she felt that Pei Yuan seemed to have become a different person.

During this period of time, he liked to stay in the house and did not go out. He seldom wore outer clothes, but only plain underwear, which made his face look not so good.

Nowadays, people are judged by their clothes, and he was handsome to begin with, but for a moment he seemed to have turned into the original willful and arrogant Fourth Prince. Bao Ning looked at him, and the scene in front of her gradually overlapped with her memory. During the Lantern Festival, she was watching from upstairs, Pei Yuan dressed in black, holding a bright silver whip, riding a horse through the street, his back straight and upright.

If there is any change compared to that time, it is Pei Yuan's eyes. Deeper and darker, sharper, and difficult to approach. The youthful vigor of the past has faded.

Pei Yuan adjusted his collar in front of the mirror, raised his brow slightly, and saw Bao Ning's expression in the mirror.

He paused and asked, "Then why are you looking at me?"

Bao Ning said, "Wait another half a year, and on the Mid-Autumn Festival, let's go to the street to see the lanterns together, okay?"

Pei Yuan's Adam's apple moved, and he wanted to refuse, but looking into Bao Ning's eyes, he swallowed the words and said, "Let's talk about it later."

After that, until he went out and got on the carriage, Pei Yuan didn't say a word to her again.

Bao Ning didn't know how she had offended him, she only saw that his face was gloomy, leaning on the soft chair with his eyes closed, unwilling to speak.

Baoning opened the car curtain and looked out. Along the quiet path, the poplar trees on the roadside had sprouted, and were lush and green. The rape flowers in the fields were also in full bloom, and they were yellow. Several farmers wearing straw hats were carrying water to irrigate the fields.

Baoning then realized that there were people living nearby, but they were just a little far away.

The beautiful spring scenery made people feel better. Baoning tilted her head to look at Pei Yuan, and was surprised to find that he had opened his eyes and looked out the window on her side.

His eyes were a little dazed.

Baoning suddenly remembered that he seemed to have not left the small yard for a long time, and had not seen the scenery outside for a long time. Counting the time he was in prison, he had been isolated from the world for a long time.

Thinking of this, his sometimes good and sometimes bad temper is not unforgivable.

The fragrance of flowers poured in.

Pei Yuan turned to look at her and said slowly: "In a few days, pick some willow branches and I will make a wreath for you."

Bao Ning was surprised and happy: "Really?"

Pei Yuan raised his hand and touched her pearl hairpin, frowning and saying, "This doesn't look good."

Baoning was a little shy: "My aunt gave it to me."

Pei Yuan said, "No wonder it looks so old-fashioned."

"I..." Baoning said half a sentence, swallowed it, comforted herself, and didn't get angry with him.

She looked at the scenery outside the window for a while, then turned to Pei Yuan: "Fourth Prince, what you said just now, are you serious?"

Pei Yuan seemed a little impatient: "What's real or fake."

Baoning pointed to her hair: "The one with the wreath..."

His tone became bad again: "Fake."

Baoning felt that this man was really unreasonable. Good and bad, just a thought away. She closed her mouth and stopped talking to Pei Yuan.

After entering the capital, Baoning went to buy a wheelchair with Pei Yang according to the original plan. She also bought some supplements and jewelry as return gifts.

Baoning wanted to pay for it herself, but Pei Yuan stopped her. He took out a gold ingot from his sleeve with an expressionless face and handed it to her.

Baoning was born in a noble family and had never had to worry about food and clothing since she was a child, but the Duke of Rong's Mansion was on the decline after all. She was not short of money, but it was rare for her to have so much money.

She put her hands behind her back and forgot to take it for a moment. Pei Yuan said in a bad tone: "Just take it if I give it to you."

Baoning dared to take it. She was not a very greedy person, but who would not be happy to see money? She didn't care about Pei Yuan's attitude towards her in the carriage, and her smile to Pei Yuan became more intimate.

This is a wealthy street called Qingzhu Lane. The things there are expensive and mostly bought by dignitaries. It is also very close to the mansion of Duke Rong.

The street is narrow and it is not convenient for a carriage to pass through. Pei Yang found a place to tie the horse, and Bao Ning pushed Pei Yuan all the way. In less than a quarter of an hour, they saw the vermilion gate guarded by two stone lions.

Wheelchairs are rare after all, not to mention that the person sitting on it is a young man, and it is pushed by an even younger and prettier girl, which attracted many people to look over.

Bao Ning's hearing is not as good as Pei Yuan's, but he can still hear the discussions behind her.

Some people seemed to recognize Pei Yuan and their whispers became louder. Bao Ning caught a glimpse of two people pointing at them on the street. When they passed by, he heard someone whisper, "Who is sitting there? Why does he look so familiar?"

"The Fourth Prince, right? He looks similar, but he can't be. How could he be paralyzed just like that? He was such a powerful figure before..."

"I don't know. I heard that the Fourth Prince has a bad reputation and has done a lot of bad things. Maybe it's karma. He deserves it."

Someone else asked, "Who is the girl behind him? She is well dressed. Could she be the Fourth Prince's consort?"

"...Come on, who can marry him? Are you crazy?"

Bao Ning's fingers that were holding the pushing hand gradually turned white. In the end, he couldn't help but turned back and glared at those people. She also knew that her behavior just now seemed a bit petty, and she shouldn't pay attention to those gossipers, but she was anxious in her heart, as if she was holding back a fire of bitterness.

She hadn't expected these discussions.

Pei Yuan said lightly: "Ignore them, people can't be stopped from talking."

Bao Ning came back to her senses, she lowered her eyes to look at Pei Yuan's expression, he seemed to have expected it, his eyes didn't even waver, staring at the front.

Bao Ning's heart sank. She figured out in an instant why Pei Yuan didn't like to go out so much, he was so proud, how could he tolerate such a physical defect. The more self-esteem a person has, the more sensitive he is to defects, but Pei Yuan didn't want others to see his sensitivity, so he pretended.

Agreeing to accompany her back home should be an extremely difficult decision for Pei Yuan.

She had always been thinking about being good to Pei Yuan, letting him eat well, dress well, and helping him treat his legs, but she forgot that Pei Yuan lacked more than just these.

Bao Ning opened her mouth and suddenly thought, have you been working in the wrong direction all along? She

didn't know how long it had been, and when she came to her senses, she had already arrived in front of the gate of the Duke's Mansion. She stood there for a long time, forgetting to move.

"Baoning." Pei Yuan suddenly called her, his voice a little hoarse.

Bao Ning lowered her head, moved close to his face, and asked in a low voice: "What's the matter?"

Pei Yuan frowned: "Did I embarrass you."

Bao Ning's heart suddenly ached.

"How could it be!" Bao Ning took a deep breath and straightened her back. "You are Pei Yuan. Even if you sit there, you are much taller than others. How can

you be embarrassed?" She said seriously, "Don't underestimate yourself."

Pei Yuan watched Bao Ning roll up her sleeves, walk over slowly, roll up her sleeves slightly, and knock on the door three times.

Pei Yuan suddenly realized that she stood there, as if she had shed her shyness at home, and held her head high like an adult.

But it was Ji Jiaying who came to open the door.