Chapter 68 Do You Really Like Me?
Zhuang Wan came in and put the food tray on the table.
"Yuzhi, this is the cherry soft cake I made especially for you. It's filled with cherries and sweet glutinous rice wine. It's still hot. Would you like to try it?"
"Yeah." Pei Xingju was reading official documents.
Zhuang Wan waited for a while, and seeing that he was still busy, she looked around, then walked to the table and helped him organize the pens and ink.
Pei Xingju raised his eyes from the official documents: "What's the matter?"
"How did Yuzhi know?" Zhuang Wan smiled eagerly.
Pei Xingju remained silent. It was obvious from her expression that she had something to ask of him.
As expected, before he could open his mouth, she said, "It's like this. I've been feeling bored staying at home these days, and I want to go out for some tea and some opera."
"Yourself?"
"No, no, no, there are also Lixia and Jingzhe."
"I'm asking you, did you go to have tea and watch opera alone?"
Zhuang Wan blinked and tried to speak sincerely, "Actually, I've also made an appointment with a friend, but...is that okay?"
It's no wonder she's so cautious. To dispel Pei Xingju's suspicions, she's been staying inside the house these past few days. Finally feeling that his attitude has normalized a bit, she wants to go out and test the waters. If he agrees, it means she no longer has any doubts. If not, well... then she'll keep trying.
Zhuang Wan waited anxiously for a while. Pei Xingju's expression was always indistinguishable, and it was unclear whether he was happy or unhappy.
After he reviewed some official documents, he said slowly, "I don't restrict you. You can go wherever you want and do whatever you want."
Zhuang Wan was immediately delighted.
It wasn't in vain that she had been a bootlicker these days. It seemed that Pei Xingju still believed in her.
"Yeah." She nodded heavily and flattered him: "Yuzhi treats me very well."
Pei Xingju's lips curled up, but just as a smile appeared on his face, he immediately suppressed it when he remembered something.
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Here, Chen Yi stepped out of the gate of Pei Mansion and was about to get on his horse when a figure suddenly jumped out from the side, scaring him greatly.
Princess Wu Jing stopped in front of his horse, her face filled with anger: "Chen Yi, why have you been hiding from me these days?"
Shen Yi got a headache when he saw her.
"Princess Wu Jing, I'm not hiding from you."
"Why don't you come to the guildhall to meet me if you're not hiding from me? It's always the fat, old Lord Yang from the Ministry of Rites who comes over, and I don't like it."
"Princess Wu Jing, you shouldn't judge a person by his appearance. Lord Yang was also a dashing and charming man when he was young. He is also well-versed in poetry and literature. He is a talented man."
Wu Jing pursed her lips: "Let me ask you, why don't you come to the guild hall to see me?"
Shen Yi spread his hands: "I'm busy."
"What are you busy with?"
"Recently, a horrific case of burial occurred in the capital, and it involved a family of five. The method used was appalling. The Emperor took this very seriously and ordered the Ministry of Justice to solve the case within a month. With such a tight deadline, how can I possibly find the time to see you?"
"So..." Princess Wu Jing suddenly softened, "Actually, you want to see me?"
"Eh?" Chen Yi answered casually, "Yes...yes."
"In that case, I'll take the initiative to come see you." She asked happily, "Where are you going? I'll go with you."
“.......”
Wu Jing bent his finger and whistled to his lips, and then a pitch-black horse came running over.
She said, "Are you going out of town to investigate a case? I've also heard about the burial case. Can I go with you to investigate?"
"......" Shen Yi said with mixed emotions: "Princess Wu Jing, investigating a burial case is not a fun thing. You girls should not go."
"But I want to accompany you."
"I don't need company."
"But I want to accompany you."
Chen Yi was getting impatient with her pestering him. He stared at Princess Wu Jing in surprise and asked, "Why are you always clinging to me? Do you like me?"
When Princess Wu Jing heard this, her face immediately turned red.
However, Shen Yi's puzzlement was clearly visible on his face, along with a hint of naked disdain. Gradually, Princess Wu Jing's face turned from flushed to embarrassed and angry.
"Chen Yi, even if this princess likes you, you don't have to be so weird."
"Ah?" Shen Yi was horrified: "Do you really like me?"
"you--"
Wu Jing angrily stepped on him and said, "You wish!"
She rushed out like a gust of wind and ran away again.
Shen Yi looked puzzled and patted his chest.
Fortunately, she doesn't like me.
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In the afternoon, a light rain began to fall again. The drizzle was like mist, stained the entire capital with a hazy haze.
When she arrived at the teahouse, Zhuang Wan got off the carriage and opened her umbrella when she saw Su Zhiyan standing at the door waiting for her.
Zhuang Wan hurried over and asked, "Sister Su, why are you waiting here? It's raining outside, be careful not to get your clothes wet."
Su Zhiyan smiled: "I just arrived too, and when I saw it was your carriage, I simply stopped here to wait for you."
The two of them went upstairs arm in arm, asked for a private room, and ordered a play.
"I heard about what happened last time." Su Zhiyan said, "Originally, you were going to leave the city with Brother Lin, but unfortunately, the city was closed."
Zhuang Wan smiled bitterly, "Who knew it would be such a coincidence?"
"That's all right," Su Zhiyan said. "Brother Lin will be back in a few days. His cargo trip isn't far. He'll arrive in Jizhou in a few days, and it'll only take a few days to get back. He'll be back in Beijing in about half a month. Then I'll ask him to come out and meet you."
"No need." Zhuang Wan said, "Thank you for your kindness, Sister Su. I don't plan to go. Let's talk about it later."
"Huh? Why did you change the plan again?"
Zhuang Wan smiled and didn't explain.
After what happened last time, Pei Xingju wouldn't let her act alone again. Her only remaining option was the original plan, which was to find an excuse to "break up" with him.
By then, when they broke up and parted ways, she could naturally leave with a clear conscience. But right now, the time was not right for a breakup yet, so she had to wait a little longer.
Su Zhiyan asked again, "If that's the case, why did you invite me out, Sister Zhuang?"
After hesitating for a moment, Zhuang Wan said, "I want to ask Sister Su for a favor..."
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The two were drinking tea and talking in the private room when several carriages stopped outside the restaurant.
A tall and thin man got out of the car in front first, opened an umbrella, and then turned around to pick up another person.
"Master Pei, please slow down. This carriage is old and slippery."
Pei Xingju nodded, took the umbrella and slowly got off the carriage.
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