Sheng Yunrong's heart trembled slightly. She looked at Pei Jinxiao with deep affection in her eyes, but she was still hesitant: "Second brother, what do you think I should do?"

Sheng Hongxiao pondered for a moment, then looked at her seriously: "Rong'er, follow your heart. If you really like Prince Pei, then pursue him bravely. Identity and status are nothing but passing clouds. What really matters is your inner feelings."

Pei Jinxiao looked at Sheng Hongxiao, a trace of gratitude flashed in his eyes, he smiled and said: "Second Brother Sheng, your words touched me. Rong'er, you have a good brother."

Tears sparkled in Sheng Yunrong's eyes. She stood up, looked at Pei Jinxiao deeply, and then turned to Sheng Hongxiao: "Second brother, thank you. Lord Pei, I am willing to try to express my feelings to you."

Pei Jinxiao's eyes flashed with joy, and he nodded gently: "Okay, Rong'er, I'm willing to listen to you."

Sheng Yunrong said: "Lord Pei, I know I am just a commoner, but I am willing to spend my whole life to protect your smile and accompany you."

Pei Jinxiao looked at Sheng Yunrong, his eyes full of tenderness: "Rong'er, I received your kindness. Identity and status are really not important to us. I am willing to give up everything just for you."

The two hugged each other tightly under the moonlight, and Sheng Hongxiao watched from afar, feeling relieved. He knew that his sister had finally found her happiness.

Sheng Yunrong smiled slightly, with a hint of determination in her eyes: "Second brother, your support is my greatest courage. But I still need time to understand Prince Pei's intentions."

Sheng Hongxiao nodded gently, his eyes full of concern: "So, Rong'er, how do you plan to get close to Prince Pei?"

Sheng Yunrong pondered for a moment, then spoke slowly.

"I think we can start with poetry and songs." Sheng Yunrong said softly, with a sly look in her eyes. "Prince Pei loves literature, and our Sheng Mansion's library also has many treasures. Why don't we hold a poetry banquet and invite Prince Pei to come."

Sheng Hongxiao's eyes flashed with appreciation, and he smiled and said, "Good idea. The poetry banquet can not only show the heritage of our Sheng Mansion, but also allow you to have a deeper exchange with Prince Pei. I will arrange it now."

A few days later, the banquet hall of Sheng Mansion was brightly lit and bustling. Sheng Yunrong, wearing a lavender silk dress and walking lightly, was like a blooming flower, attracting countless eyes.

Pei Jinxiao stepped into the banquet hall, dressed in white clothes as white as snow, with an elegant temperament, and immediately became the focus of everyone's attention. He swept his eyes around and finally landed on Sheng Yunrong, smiling slightly, his eyes full of appreciation.

"Prince Pei, welcome." Sheng Yunrong stepped forward, smiling slightly and being polite.

"Miss Sheng, I have long heard of your great name. After meeting you today, I find that you are indeed worthy of my reputation." Pei Jinxiao responded politely, but his eyes never left Sheng Yunrong.

During the banquet, Sheng Yunrong skillfully guided the topic and mentioned poetry and songs from time to time. Pei Jinxiao also showed great interest. The conversation between the two was lively and the atmosphere was harmonious.

"Prince Pei, what do you think of this song "Lushan Ballad"? " Sheng Yunrong suddenly asked softly.

Pei Jinxiao smiled and thought for a moment: "This poem has a profound artistic conception. The words reveal the author's deep affection for Mount Lu. However, if you can add another sentence at the end, it may better express the author's awe of nature."

Sheng Yunrong's eyes flashed with surprise. She didn't expect Pei Jinxiao to give such an accurate evaluation of her poem: "Your Highness is really discerning. I have benefited a lot from reading your poem."

After the banquet, Sheng Yunrong and Pei Jinxiao walked into the courtyard together. The moonlight shone on them, making them look particularly peaceful.

"Prince Pei, what do you think of our Sheng Mansion?" Sheng Yunrong suddenly asked.

Pei Jinxiao smiled slightly, his eyes gentle: "The Sheng family has a profound foundation and many talented people, especially Miss Sheng, who is even more talented and admirable."

Sheng Yunrong lowered her head slightly, a blush on her face: "Your Majesty, you are too kind. Rong'er is just an ordinary woman. It is an honor to be praised by Your Majesty."

Pei Jinxiao smiled gently, his eyes affectionate: "Miss Sheng, there is no need to be modest. Your talent and beauty have long been known throughout the capital. I am just lucky enough to have seen you."

Sheng Yunrong felt warm in her heart. Pei Jinxiao was speaking from the heart. But the gap in status still existed, so she didn't dare to relax too much.

"Rong'er." Sheng Hongxiao's voice sounded behind him. He walked over and looked at Sheng Yunrong. "It's late at night. You should go back to your room and rest."

Sheng Yunrong nodded slightly, saluted Pei Jinxiao, then turned and left.

Pei Jinxiao looked at Sheng Yunrong's back, feeling a complicated emotion in his heart.

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"The Sheng family is the richest family in Jiangnan." Sheng Yunrong raised her eyebrows slightly with a smug smile on her lips. She looked at the blooming flowers outside the window, her heart filled with pride.

Sheng Hongxiao raised his head from the desk, with a hint of amusement between his brows, and replied lightly: "Yes, the Sheng family is not only a well-known wealthy family in Jiangnan, but also in the entire Great Zhou Kingdom."

Sheng Yunrong turned around and looked at Sheng Hongxiao with a watery gaze. She smiled gently, "Second brother, do you know how the Sheng family got its wealth?"

Sheng Hongxiao put down the brush in his hand and chuckled, "Of course it is the result of the hard work of our ancestors, accumulated generation after generation."

Sheng Yunrong walked up to Sheng Hongxiao and patted him on the shoulder gently, with a serious look in her eyes: "Second brother, the wealth of the Sheng family is not just money, but also the spirit of our Sheng family. This spirit needs each of us to inherit and carry forward."

Sheng Hongxiao smiled slightly. He knew what Sheng Yunrong meant. She was reminding him that as the second young master of the Sheng family, he had heavier responsibilities.

At this time, in the hall of Sheng Mansion, family members were gathered together, talking about the past of the Sheng family.

Madam Sheng looked at Sheng Yunrong with relief in her eyes: "Yunrong, your sister died early, and you have been pampered by us since you were a child, but you have never been spoiled. Instead, you have become stronger and more independent. I am really proud of you."

Sheng Yunrong smiled slightly, with a hint of gratitude in her eyes: "Mother, I know that I shoulder the mission of the Sheng family, and I will use my life to protect this honor."

Sheng Hongxiao walked into the hall and looked at everyone. He coughed lightly, attracting everyone's attention.

"Second brother, you came at the right time. We were talking about the past of the Sheng family." Sheng Yunrong pulled Sheng Hongxiao over and asked him to sit next to her.

Sheng Hongxiao nodded and looked at everyone: "Yes, the history of the Sheng family is a glorious history. Our ancestors used their lives and blood to protect the glory of the Sheng family during the war years."

The elders of Sheng Mansion nodded one after another, their eyes full of respect.

Sheng Yunrong looked at Sheng Hongxiao, with a hint of curiosity in her eyes: "Second brother, do you know how the ancestors of the Sheng family protected the Sheng family during the war years?"