Pei Ruolan's eyes flashed with gratitude: "Thank you, Madam, thank you Mo Yuan. In fact, my brother and I don't have much to do with each other. It's just because we are both from Prince Jing's Mansion that I was implicated."

Qin Moyuan looked at Pei Ruolan, feeling somewhat puzzled: "Sister Ruolan, what do you mean by 'involvement'?"

Pei Ruolan sighed softly: "In fact, the internal situation of Prince Jing's Mansion is not as harmonious as it seems on the surface. My brother Pei Jinxiao is willing to sacrifice our relatives in order to fight for the throne. And I am just a chess piece he uses to consolidate his position."

Sheng Yunrong looked at Pei Ruolan in shock, feeling somewhat guilty: "Sister Ruolan, we misunderstood you."

Pei Ruolan shook her head: "Madam, it's okay. In fact, I am grateful that you can come to see me. But I am afraid I don't have much time."

Sheng Yunrong held Pei Ruolan's hand tightly: "Sister Ruolan, don't worry, we will do our best to save you."

However, Pei Ruolan's condition did not improve, but became more serious. Before she died, she held Sheng Yunrong's hand tightly and said weakly: "Madam, I have something to ask of you. After I die, please take care of my brother and don't let him go down the wrong path again."

Sheng Yunrong's eyes were filled with tears, and she promised firmly: "Sister Ruolan, don't worry, we will do our best."

Pei Ruolan passed away in tears, Sheng Yunrong and Qin Moyuan were deeply saddened. Pei Jinxiao was even more heartbroken and cried bitterly.

At Pei Ruolan's funeral, Sheng Yunrong and Qin Moyuan stood beside Pei Jinxiao and comforted him. Pei Jinxiao looked at Sheng Yunrong and Qin Moyuan, with a hint of gratitude in his eyes.

"Madam, Mo Yuan, thank you. I will remember Ruolan's last wish and will not go down the wrong path again." Pei Jinxiao said sincerely.

Sheng Yunrong gently patted Pei Jinxiao on the shoulder: "Prince Jing, life is a long journey. I hope you cherish the people in front of you and cherish the present."

…

Inside Prince Jing's mansion, the night was as dark as ink, and the lights were just coming on. Sheng Yunrong sat in the main hall, with a barely perceptible anxiety in her eyes. In front of her, Pei Jinxiao was walking slowly, followed by Qin Moyuan, whose sharp eyes were fixed on Pei Jinxiao's back.

Pei Jinxiao looked around the hall and finally landed on Sheng Yunrong. His eyes were filled with a trace of fatigue that was barely perceptible, yet still dignified. He smiled gently and said, "Madam, I summoned you so late at night. I wonder what instructions you have?"

Sheng Yunrong smiled slightly, hiding the worry in the corners of her eyes, and said, "Your Majesty, you seem to be a little too hasty about today's matter. Is there something that even I can't know?"

Pei Jinxiao frowned slightly, he sat down, gently brushed the dust off his robe, and said: "Madam, you misunderstood, it's just some trivial matters, I don't want to worry you."

Qin Moyuan stood aside, his eyes were like torches. He couldn't help but interrupt and said, "Your Highness, it seems that you are not completely out of danger. I just saw scars on your body. I wonder who did it?"

Sheng Yunrong's eyes suddenly became sharp, and she looked at Pei Jinxiao, waiting for an answer.

Pei Jinxiao was silent for a moment, took a deep breath, and said: "Indeed, I encountered some accidents today. But it's not a big deal, I have already dealt with it."

The smile on Sheng Yunrong's face gradually disappeared. She looked straight at Pei Jinxiao and her tone became serious: "My Lord, you are the master of my Jing Palace. Your safety is related to the prosperity and decline of the entire palace. If you have any difficulties, you should tell me and we will face it together."

Pei Jinxiao looked at Sheng Yunrong, a hint of gratitude flashed in his eyes, but he quickly concealed it. He chuckled and said, "Madam, I know you are worried, but please rest assured that I will be fine. Besides, with Qin Moyuan here, I feel more at ease."

Qin Moyuan's heart moved when he heard this. He nodded silently but did not say anything.

Sheng Yunrong looked at Qin Moyuan with a hint of admiration in her eyes. She turned to Pei Jinxiao and said, "If that's the case, I won't ask any more questions. But Your Majesty, if you need anything, you must tell me in time."

Pei Jinxiao nodded and said, "Of course. Madam, don't worry."

It was late at night, and Sheng Yunrong arranged for the servants to prepare meals. The four of them sat around the table, eating and chatting. Pei Jinxiao seemed to be in a much better mood. He talked and laughed, and raised his glass to Sheng Yunrong and Qin Moyuan from time to time.

After the meal, Pei Jinxiao stood up to say goodbye. Sheng Yunrong and Qin Moyuan saw him to the door. When Pei Jinxiao turned to leave, Qin Moyuan suddenly called him: "Prince, are you really okay?"

Pei Jinxiao stopped, looked back at Qin Moyuan, and smiled slightly: "Don't worry, I'm fine. I'm just a little tired."

Qin Moyuan nodded and stopped asking questions. He watched Pei Jinxiao's back disappear into the night, and his heart became more and more worried.

Sheng Yunrong looked at Qin Moyuan and said softly, "Moyuan, don't worry, I will keep an eye on the prince. You should also pay more attention. If there is anything unusual, tell me in time."

Qin Moyuan nodded and said, "Madam, I will."

The two turned back to the main hall, where the light was soft. Sheng Yunrong looked at Qin Moyuan, her eyes revealing a trace of concern: "Moyuan, what difficulties do you think the prince has encountered?"

Qin Moyuan was silent for a moment, and said, "Madam, I can't guess. But I will do my best to protect the prince and not let anyone hurt him."

Pei Jinxiao stopped and realized that he was walking towards the lake. He smiled slightly, a hint of mischief flashed between his eyebrows, as if he found this unconscious walking a little funny. He turned his head and looked at Sheng Yunrong, only to see that she was standing not far away, looking at him worriedly.

Sheng Yunrong saw Pei Jinxiao suddenly stop, and her worry deepened. She took a few quick steps, came to Pei Jinxiao, gently pulled his sleeve, and asked in a low voice: "Prince, what happened to you? Why did you walk so hurriedly that you almost fell into the lake?"

Pei Jinxiao retracted his gaze and looked at Sheng Yunrong, with deep gratitude in his eyes. He gently patted Sheng Yunrong's hand and smiled, "Madam, it's okay. I was just a little distracted and remembered some past events."

Sheng Yunrong looked at Pei Jinxiao, her eyes full of concern.

Sheng Yunrong was relieved to see Pei Jinxiao's face improve. She knew that once the knot in Pei Jinxiao's heart was untied, he would cheer up again. She smiled, gently took Pei Jinxiao's hand, and said, "Your Highness, let's go back. It's cold at night, don't catch a cold."

Pei Jinxiao looked at Sheng Yunrong with tenderness in his eyes. He nodded gently and let Sheng Yunrong hold his hand and walk towards Prince Jing's mansion together.

After returning to Prince Jing's mansion, Sheng Yunrong stewed a bowl of hot soup for Pei Jinxiao and fed him personally. Pei Jinxiao looked at Sheng Yunrong, feeling deeply moved. He had never thought that he would have such a considerate wife.

After drinking the soup, Pei Jinxiao said to Sheng Yunrong: "Madam, I want to go to the Qin Mansion tomorrow to thank Madam Qin for taking care of us back then."

Sheng Yunrong smiled slightly and said, "Your Highness, this is because you are thinking of Madam Qin. She really took good care of us back then, and we should thank her."

Pei Jinxiao nodded and said, "That's right. I have already told my servants to prepare the gifts and set off early tomorrow morning."