Pei Jinxiao pursed his lips and dared not breathe, for fear of disturbing Sheng Yunrong's sleep.

Pei Jinxiao gently lowered the curtains, and the room suddenly became dark and quiet. He stood by the bed, looking at Sheng Yunrong's sleeping face with gentle eyes. The moonlight shone through the window lattice and sprinkled on her face, like a layer of light silver yarn. Sheng Yunrong frowned slightly, as if she was also troubled in her dream.

The eldest daughter of the Sheng family, Sheng Yunrong, was born beautiful and intelligent, and she was a typical aristocratic family. Pei Jinxiao and her childhood sweethearts had a relationship that went beyond friendship. However, this relationship had never been clearly expressed, and they both carefully guarded this precious relationship.

Pei Jinxiao sighed softly and was about to turn around and leave, but he heard Sheng Yunrong moaning and slowly opening her eyes. She looked at Pei Jinxiao, a trace of confusion flashed in her eyes, and then she showed a gentle smile.

"Jinxiao, why are you here?" Sheng Yunrong's voice was a little hoarse, obviously because she had just woken up.

Pei Jinxiao smiled slightly and said, "I came to see you to see if you were okay. How did you sleep?"

Sheng Yunrong rubbed her eyes gently and said, "I'm fine, thank you. I just had a dream. I dreamed that we went back to our childhood and played hide-and-seek in the garden together."

Pei Jinxiao's heart moved, and he said, "In the dream, are we still like when we were little, carefree and without any worries?"

Sheng Yunrong nodded, with nostalgia in her eyes: "Yes, at that time, we only wanted to play, and didn't know there were so many troubles in the world. Now, we have all grown up, and the burden on our shoulders is getting heavier and heavier."

The two smiled at each other, and they could feel each other's helplessness and emotion. Pei Jinxiao gently held Sheng Yunrong's hand and said, "Yunrong, no matter what happens in the future, I will be by your side and face it together."

Sheng Yunrong's eyes flashed with emotion. She held Pei Jinxiao's hand tightly and said, "I know that with you by my side, I have someone to rely on."

At this time, the maid of Sheng Mansion came in and said, "Miss, it's time to get up. There are still many things to deal with today."

Sheng Yunrong nodded slightly and said to Pei Jinxiao: "Jinxiao, you go back first, I have to get up too."

Pei Jinxiao gently put down Sheng Yunrong's hand and turned to leave. Sheng Yunrong looked at his back, and a warm feeling surged in her heart.

Pei Jinxiao was moved when he saw her like this. He couldn't help but gently hold her hand and whispered, "Yunrong, I know that my feelings for you are not just a whim. Since I first saw you in Sheng Mansion that day, your smile has been deeply engraved in my heart."

Sheng Yunrong lowered her head slightly, her cheeks flushed, and she replied softly: "Pei Lang, I also wondered whether you really like me. But now, I am willing to believe you."

Inside the banquet hall of the Sheng Mansion, everyone was laughing and talking, but Sheng Yunrong and Pei Jinxiao stayed out of it, enjoying this rare tranquility.

Pei Jinxiao looked at Sheng Yunrong with tenderness in his eyes. He said softly, "Yunrong, I have something to ask of you. Are you willing to agree?"

Sheng Yunrong nodded gently: "Pei Lang, I will obey you if you ask me to do anything."

Pei Jinxiao looked at her affectionately and said, "I want you to be my wife and spend the rest of our lives together."

Sheng Yunrong blushed, feeling pleasantly surprised. She whispered, "Pei Lang, I do."

At this time, Sheng Qingrong, the eldest daughter of the Sheng family, came over. She looked at Sheng Yunrong with a trace of envy in her eyes and said with a smile: "Sister Yunrong, congratulations. I have already seen Pei Lang's affection for you."

Sheng Yunrong smiled slightly and said, "Thank you for your blessing, sister."

Sheng Qingrong turned to look at Pei Jinxiao and said teasingly, "Pei Lang, you must treat our sister Yunrong well, otherwise I can't guarantee that I won't teach you a lesson."

Pei Jinxiao laughed and said confidently: "Don't worry, I will definitely let Yunrong live a happy life."

Sheng Yunrong frowned slightly, as if she was having a nightmare. Pei Jinxiao gently reached out his hand, trying to smooth out the wrinkles between her brows.

However, at this moment, Sheng Yunrong suddenly opened her eyes. Her eyes were confused at first, and then became clear. Seeing Pei Jinxiao, she smiled slightly and said, "Jinxiao, are you here?"

Pei Jinxiao was dazzled by Sheng Yunrong's smile. He quickly withdrew his hand and smiled awkwardly: "Miss, I was worried that you couldn't sleep well, so I came to check on you."

Sheng Yunrong sat up, straightened the bedding, and said, "I'm fine, I just had a nightmare. I didn't expect you to care about me so much."

Pei Jinxiao felt warm in his heart and said, "Miss, everyone in the Sheng Mansion knows that you are our beloved one. It is my duty to care about you."

At this time, there were footsteps outside the door, and Sheng Yunrong's maid Xiao Cui walked in. She was slightly startled when she saw Pei Jinxiao, and then smiled and said, "So Pei is here, no wonder the young lady is so happy."

Sheng Yunrong glared at Xiao Cui and said, "Xiao Cui, don't be rude. Jin Xiao is my lifesaver, so I must treat him well."

Xiao Cui quickly lowered her head and said, "Yes, Miss."

Pei Jinxiao's heart moved, and he said, "Miss, in this case, why don't you let me prepare a sumptuous dinner for you to express my gratitude."

Sheng Yunrong hesitated slightly, but finally nodded: "Okay, thank you for your help."

At dinner time, the banquet hall of Sheng Mansion was brightly lit. Sheng Yunrong and Pei Jinxiao sat opposite each other, with the family members and servants of Sheng Mansion on either side. Sheng Yunrong's father, Lord Sheng, sat in the main seat, looking at the two with a kind look.

"Yunrong, how is Jinxiao?" asked the Lord of the Sheng Mansion.

Sheng Yunrong smiled slightly and said, "Father, Jinxiao is a trustworthy person. I have never doubted his loyalty to the Sheng Mansion."

Pei Jinxiao's heart tightened. He looked up at Lord Sheng and said, "Lord Sheng, I am willing to serve the Sheng Mansion, even if it means sacrificing my life for him."

Lord Sheng nodded in satisfaction and said, "Okay, if that's the case, I'm relieved."

However, at this moment, a servant hurried in and said, "Master Sheng, someone from Prince Jing's Mansion has come and said they have something important to discuss."

Lord Sheng was slightly stunned and said, "I understand. I'll go right away."

Sheng Yunrong's heart tightened, she looked at Pei Jinxiao, a trace of worry flashed in her eyes. Pei Jinxiao also realized something, he gently held Sheng Yunrong's hand and said: "Miss, no matter what happens, I will be by your side."

Sheng Yunrong smiled slightly and said, "I believe you."

Lord Sheng and Pei Jinxiao left the banquet hall. Sheng Yunrong felt uneasy. She stood up and walked to the window. The night was like water, and the moonlight sprinkled on her face. She looked at the Prince Jing's Mansion in the distance, with a lot of thoughts in her mind.

After an unknown amount of time, the Lord of the Sheng Mansion came back. He looked at Sheng Yunrong and said, "Yunrong, Prince Jing wants us in the Sheng Mansion to support him in launching a mutiny and deposing the emperor."

Sheng Yunrong's face changed and she said, "Father, this is a crime of treason. We can't agree to it easily."

Lord Sheng sighed and said, "I know, but Prince Jing's power is huge. If we don't agree, Sheng Mansion will face a catastrophe."