Sheng Yunrong raised her head and looked at her eldest brother, with a trace of confusion in her eyes: "Brother, I don't know either. I have no ill will towards Prince Pei, but I can't lie to him and say that I have feelings for her."

Sheng Hongye smiled slightly and patted his sister on the shoulder: "Sister, feelings are something that cannot be forced. You just need to follow your heart and make the most authentic decision. No matter what the result is, I will support you."

Sheng Yunrong nodded, a hint of gratitude flashing in her eyes.

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He looked up at the sky, turned to Sheng Yunrong and said, "Sister, it's getting late, we should go back home."

Sheng Yunrong nodded gently, with a glimmer of anticipation in her eyes: "Brother, today's banquet is really wonderful. I didn't expect that our Sheng Mansion has become so famous in the capital."

Sheng Hongye smiled slightly and patted Sheng Yunrong on the shoulder: "This is all thanks to you and my elder brother. The glory of the Sheng family is also your glory."

As they talked, the two walked side by side towards the gate of Sheng Mansion. Many servants and maids had been waiting in front of the gate of Sheng Mansion. When they saw Sheng Hongye and Sheng Yunrong returning, they all bowed and saluted.

Sheng Yunrong looked at these familiar figures, and a warm feeling welled up in her heart. She turned to Sheng Hongye and said, "Brother, our Sheng Mansion has become so prosperous now, and I am really happy."

A hint of pride flashed in Sheng Hongye's eyes: "Of course, the Sheng family has always been the best in the capital. However, we can't be complacent, we still need to continue to work hard."

At this moment, Sheng Yunrong suddenly remembered something and smiled playfully: "Brother, do you still remember the time when we played hide-and-seek in the Sheng Mansion Garden when we were little?"

Sheng Hongye's eyes flashed with nostalgia: "Of course I remember, you were only ten years old and I was twelve at that time. You always hid behind the rockery, making it easy for me to find you."

The two smiled at each other, as if they had returned to that carefree time. Sheng Yunrong said, "We were so innocent back then."

Sheng Hongye nodded: "Yes, at that time, we only wanted to play and didn't know the complexity of the world."

As they were talking, the two returned to the hall of Sheng Mansion. The eldest daughter Sheng Siyi, the second daughter Sheng Waner, and the third daughter Sheng Qinger of Sheng Mansion had been waiting there for a long time. When they saw Sheng Hongye and Sheng Yunrong return, they all surrounded them.

Sheng Siyi asked with concern: "Brother, how was the banquet today? I heard that the imperial concubines in the palace attended in person."

Sheng Hongye smiled and replied, "Indeed, the Imperial Concubine was very satisfied with our banquet. She even praised our dishes and performances."

Sheng Wan'er asked curiously, "Did the Imperial Concubine mention anything about our Sheng Mansion?"

Sheng Hongye smiled slightly: "The Imperial Concubine spoke highly of our Sheng Mansion. She said that our Sheng Mansion has a profound heritage and many talented people."

Sheng Qing'er clapped her hands excitedly: "That's great! Our Sheng Mansion's reputation is growing."

Sheng Yunrong looked at her sisters' excitement and felt extremely relieved. She said, "The reputation of our Sheng Mansion is not only based on the grand banquet, but also on the hard work of each of us."

Sheng Siyi nodded: "That's right, each of us should bring glory to the Sheng Mansion and make it the best in the capital."

Sheng Yunrong sat quietly in the pavilion in the garden of Sheng Mansion, the breeze blew past, caressing her long hair. Her eyes were full of determination and trust, which was her trust in her elder brother Sheng Hongye and her expectation for Prince Jing Pei Jinxiao. At this time, Sheng Hongye and Pei Jinxiao walked through the flower path, and their figures looked particularly tall in the afterglow of the setting sun.

Sheng Hongye walked to the pavilion, looked at Sheng Yunrong, and smiled slightly: "Yunrong, are you waiting for me here?"

Sheng Yunrong nodded gently, her eyes full of concern: "Brother, how was the discussion today? Brother Pei..."

Pei Jinxiao interrupted gently: "Miss Sheng, don't worry. Today's discussion went quite smoothly, and the relationship between the Sheng family and our country will become closer."

Sheng Yunrong looked at Pei Jinxiao, a trace of gratitude flashed in her eyes, and then asked: "So, Brother Pei, what do you think about the future of our Sheng family?"

Pei Jinxiao pondered for a moment and said, "The Sheng family has a profound foundation, and with the talent and wisdom of Miss Sheng, the future will surely be even more brilliant. However, this requires our joint efforts."

Sheng Hongye smiled slightly and looked at Sheng Yunrong: "Yunrong, did you hear that? Brother Pei speaks very highly of you."

Sheng Yunrong's cheeks were slightly red, and she lowered her head gently. Pei Jinxiao saw this and changed the subject: "Miss Sheng, I heard that you are proficient in music, chess, calligraphy and painting. Could you teach me a song?"

Sheng Yunrong raised her head, a glimmer of joy in her eyes: "Brother Pei, thank you for the compliment. I am willing to play the piano for you."

After that, Sheng Yunrong walked gently to the piano table, sat down, and stroked the strings with her fingers. A piece of music "High Mountains and Flowing Water" slowly flowed out. The sound of the piano was melodious, like the gurgling of spring water, like the wind blowing through the pine forest, which made people feel relaxed and happy.

Pei Jinxiao closed his eyes and listened to the music, thinking of his acquaintance with Sheng Yunrong. He opened his eyes and looked at Sheng Yunrong's serious face, and a warm feeling surged in his heart.

At the end of the song, Sheng Hongye applauded and praised: "What a great song "High Mountains and Flowing Water", it really makes people intoxicated."

Sheng Yunrong smiled gently and said, "Big brother, thank you for the compliment. Big brother Pei, what do you think?"

Pei Jinxiao smiled slightly and said, "Miss Sheng's piano skills are indeed amazing. However, I want to know more about what Miss Sheng thinks."

Sheng Hongye looked at the two of them and couldn't help but sigh in his heart: The tacit understanding and affection between the two of them are really enviable. He coughed lightly and broke the silence: "Okay, let's not talk about these heavy topics. Brother Pei, I will take you to see the library in Sheng Mansion. There are rich collections of books there. I believe you will like it."

Pei Jinxiao's eyes flashed with joy, and he followed Sheng Hongye to the library. Sheng Yunrong looked at their backs, and a warm feeling surged in her heart.

The lights were on, the house was brightly lit, and laughter was heard everywhere. Sheng Yunrong sat by the window, looking at the bright moonlight outside, but there was a sense of inexplicable melancholy in her heart.

At this time, Sheng Hongye pushed the door open and looked at his sister's expression. He frowned slightly and asked softly, "Rong'er, what's wrong with you? Are you worried about something?"

Sheng Yunrong raised her head, a flash of panic in her eyes, but she quickly regained her composure and replied with a smile: "Brother, I'm fine, I just miss home."

Sheng Hongye smiled, sat next to his sister, patted her shoulder, and said, "Home is here, what do you have to think about? By the way, Pei Jinxiao came to the mansion today, did you see him?"

Sheng Yunrong nodded slightly, with a blush on her face: "I saw him, he is still as charming as ever, and it's hard to take your eyes off him."

Sheng Hongye's eyes flashed with a hint of teasing, and he said, "It seems that our Rong'er still misses Pei Jinxiao."

Sheng Yunrong's cheeks turned even redder, and she glared at her eldest brother in dissatisfaction: "Brother, you are making fun of me again."

Sheng Hongye laughed and said, "Okay, okay, I won't make fun of you anymore. But, you should have felt Pei Jinxiao's feelings for you, right?"