Chapter 97: Shengsheng, I don’t think my cousin likes me very much.
Pei Jinghong smiled gently, "It's my honor to be able to help my cousin."
He turned to look at Xie Yan, his eyes full of pride: See, my cousin praised me!
Xie Yan twitched the corner of his lip coldly. "Yesterday, when I went to the Liang Mansion, I accidentally saw my cousin and that Madam Su chatting and laughing happily. If someone didn't know the truth, they would have thought that my cousin had promised to spend their lives with her. It seems that my cousin usually pleases women a lot."
Although he now knows that Shengsheng has no feelings for Su Muyan, and only approaches him to find out the news about Su Muci.
But this Pei Jinghong is even more annoying than Su Muyan!
In comparison, Su Muyan is much easier to deal with. We just need to use some means to stop him outside the Marquis' Mansion.
But Pei Jinghong is currently living in the Marquis' Mansion, and he hangs around Shengsheng every day, which is really an eyesore!
Pei Jinghong's smile remained unchanged. "It's true that many women are attracted to me, but I still don't have anyone I'm willing to commit to."
Ruan Yunbo continued, "What type of women does my cousin like? I can keep an eye out for you. If you get married in Shengjing, it will be more convenient for us to meet in the future."
Before Pei Jinghong could speak, Xie Yan said, "Third brother, my cousin's parents are in Linzhou. He must go home to fulfill his filial duties. How can he stay in Shengjing for long?"
Ruan Yunbo nodded, "That's true..."
Pei Jinghong said, "Don't worry about that. If I really start a family in Shengjing, I can just bring my parents over."
Xie Yan continued, "My cousin has no official position and is not involved in business. How will he support his wife and children in the future? He can't rely on his beauty, can he?"
Pei Jinghong looked at him and said, "Don't worry, Your Highness. As the saying goes, you should start a family first and then build a career. I am naturally capable of supporting my family."
He changed the subject, "Speaking of which, my cousin's health is surprisingly good. I heard from the servants that he was coughing up blood a few days ago, but I didn't expect him to be able to move normally so quickly."
"People who don't know would think my cousin wasn't injured at all."
Speaking of this, Ruan Yunsheng also felt strange.
Xie Yan had been coughing up blood and falling into a coma recently, looking like he was dying.
But he was able to successfully sneak into Liang's mansion and kill people yesterday. Although he said he took painkillers, the medicine could only make people forget the pain temporarily and was of no help in recovering from the injury.
Just as he was thinking this, Xie Yan suddenly swayed, holding his forehead with his slender fingers, and said weakly: "Shengsheng, Fifth Brother is feeling a little uncomfortable..."
Ruan Yunsheng frowned, "Is the wound hurting again?"
Ruan Yunbo also said with concern: "Fifth brother, your injuries have not healed yet, you should go back and rest."
Pei Jinghong secretly rolled his eyes, but also said: "I'll take my cousin back!"
"Don't bother me, cousin. I can handle it." Xie Yan stood up, holding onto the table. "You guys chat slowly. I'll go back first."
Ruan Yunsheng looked at Xie Yan's lonely back and felt a little irritated for no reason.
She stood up and said, "I'll take Fifth Brother back."
A fleeting arc appeared at the corner of Xie Yan's lips, and he still looked weak.
"Sorry to bother you, Shengsheng."
Watching the two walk away, Pei Jinghong couldn't help but ask, "Third cousin, don't you think the prince and cousin are a little too close?"
Ruan Yunbo was still looking down at the letters, and he sighed casually: "Brothers and sisters should support each other. Shengsheng has grown up and can take care of others."
Pei Jinghong opened his mouth, "Hehe..."
Ruan Yunsheng supported Xie Yan as they walked towards Guanlan Courtyard. Xie Yan looked at her bright and delicate face, his nose filled with the sweet fragrance of a young girl, and his heart softened.
He suppressed the corners of his lips and said in a muffled voice: "Shengsheng, I don't think my cousin likes me very much."
Ruan Yunsheng said, "Are you overthinking it? My cousin just wanted to send you off."
Xie Yan lowered his eyes to look at her, "If one day, my cousin and I quarrel, who will Shengsheng help?"
Ruan Yunsheng said without hesitation, "Help my cousin."
Xie Yan felt a chill in his heart and his mood quickly became depressed.
Although he also knew that he was definitely not as good as his four biological brothers in Shengsheng's heart, he did not expect that he was not even as good as his cousin.
Ruan Yunsheng glanced at him and continued, "My cousin is a guest, and he has helped us so much this time. Aren't you always well-behaved? Why are you arguing with a guest?"
"If you two really start arguing, my brothers and I will have to give face to my cousin, even if we don't give face to my cousin."
Xie Yan's eyes lit up instantly, and the corners of his lips couldn't help but rise.
His voice was gentle: "Shengsheng is right, I won't argue with the guests."
Pei Jinghong should really come over to listen!
Pei Jinghong is just a guest, he and Shengsheng are family!
From now on, they will be the closest people in the world!
Although Shengsheng and her four brothers are tied by blood, sooner or later the four brothers will get married and have wives and children, and they will not only care about their younger sisters.
Only him, in his heart, Shengsheng will always be the most important, and no one can compare with her.
He and Shengsheng will never be separated.
*
The next day.
Prince Duan personally went to the palace to pick up two palace maids and took a carriage to the Marquis Zhenguo's Mansion.
What Eunuch Yang saw as a tough job, Prince Duan was extremely happy with. He was eager to see Xie Yan in such a dilemma with his own eyes.
The two palace maids selected by the Ye Ting Bureau each have their own merits. One has a charming appearance and is good at singing and dancing; the other has a gentle personality and is good at needlework.
Although it was done to make things difficult for Xie Yan, Prince Duan couldn't help but feel jealous when he saw it.
My father is partial to Xie Yan, otherwise, why didn’t he give himself a few concubines?
Although he already had many concubines in his backyard, and these two palace maids were not stunningly beautiful, they were still fresh to look at.
The palace maid named Hongye, who is particularly good at singing and dancing, has a unique charm in her eyes.
Ever since he got the antidote given by Xie Yan, his impotence problem has indeed been solved, but his temperament has become much more impetuous than before, and he can't control himself when he sees beautiful women.
At the moment, two palace maids were sitting on his left and right, which made him feel distracted.
But compared to that, it is more important to cause trouble for Xie Yan.
Prince Duan cleared his throat and said, "It is a blessing for both of you to serve the prince. When we get to the Marquis' Mansion later, it will depend on your ability to convince Prince Xuan to keep you here!"
Hongye quickly said, "Don't worry, Your Highness. We servants will serve His Highness Prince Xuan wholeheartedly."
Relying on her beauty, she was unwilling to be mediocre and wanted to find an opportunity to show her face in front of the emperor. Unexpectedly, she had the opportunity to serve His Royal Highness Prince Xuan!
Even without Prince Duan's instructions, she would do her best to seize this opportunity!
Qing Ping next to her was unwilling to be outdone, "This servant will also serve the prince wholeheartedly."
The fact that she was chosen from so many palace maids was certainly not just based on luck.
Prince Duan nodded with satisfaction and gave a detailed explanation.
"You must follow my orders. If you do well, you will definitely get some benefits. But if you don't do well..."
His voice sank. "If King Xuan doesn't accept you, you can't return to the palace. I'll have no choice but to sell you to a brothel!"
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