Sheng Yunrong's eyes flashed with disappointment, but she quickly regained her composure. She smiled and asked, "Then, can King Pei tell Sheng Yunrong who that beauty is?"
Pei Jinxiao shook his head slightly: "I'm sorry, Miss Sheng, I can't reveal it."
Sheng Yunrong felt disappointed when she heard this, but she also understood Pei Jinxiao's difficulties. She smiled lightly and changed the subject: "Prince Pei, there is another matter in the Sheng Mansion that I would like to ask you."
Pei Jinxiao nodded slightly: "Miss Sheng, please speak."
Sheng Yunrong said: "There is a unique tea in the Sheng Mansion called 'Forget Worry'. Does Prince Pei know its origin?"
Pei Jinxiao's eyes flashed with something strange. He looked at Sheng Yunrong and said slowly, "'Forget Worry' tea is said to have been created by the ancestors of the Sheng family. It means that after drinking this tea, you can forget the troubles of the world and enjoy a moment of tranquility."
Sheng Yunrong nodded gently and said, "Yes, Prince Pei is right. Today, the Sheng Mansion is hosting a banquet, and I specially prepared this tea for Prince Pei. I wonder if Prince Pei is willing to try it?"
Pei Jinxiao smiled slightly and said, "Miss Sheng is so kind, how dare Pei refuse."
Sheng Yunrong ordered the servants to bring two cups of "forget-worry" tea and handed one to Pei Jinxiao. The two of them gently raised the cups and took a sip. The tea was fragrant and mellow, and it really had the magical power to make people forget their worries.
Sheng Yunrong looked at Pei Jinxiao, with a hint of anticipation in her eyes: "Prince Pei, what do you think of this tea?"
Pei Jinxiao put down the cup, looked at Sheng Yunrong, and said seriously: "The 'Forget Worry' tea is indeed worthy of its reputation. Miss Sheng, do you know the story behind this tea?"
Sheng Yunrong shook her head gently: "Please teach me, King Pei."
Pei Jinxiao said: "Legend has it that the ancestor of the Sheng family once experienced an unforgettable love. In order to commemorate that love, he created the 'Forget Worry' tea. Drinking this tea seems to take people back to that beautiful time."
Sheng Yunrong's eyes flashed with emotion, and she looked at Pei Jinxiao, and a warm feeling surged in her heart. Obviously, Pei Jinxiao's words were hinting at the feelings between them, and also telling her that he was willing to cherish this time.
At this time, the banquet at Sheng Mansion was coming to an end. Sheng Yunrong looked at Pei Jinxiao and said softly, "Prince Pei, tonight's banquet is about to end. Sheng Yunrong has something to tell you."
Pei Jinxiao looked at her, his eyes full of anticipation.
Sheng Yunrong took a deep breath, mustered up her courage, and said, "Prince Pei, Sheng Yunrong is willing to accompany you through thick and thin, through spring and autumn together."
Pei Jinxiao was excited when he heard this. He looked at Sheng Yunrong with gratitude in his eyes. He knew that he had found the beauty in his heart, and this beauty was Sheng Yunrong.
He gently held Sheng Yunrong's hand and said affectionately: "Miss Sheng, Pei is willing to spend the ups and downs with you. "
Their eyes met, as if they had traveled through time and returned to that beautiful past.
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Sheng Yunrong sat quietly in the courtyard of Sheng Mansion, with a profusion of flowers in front of her, but her heart was like a pool of spring water, calm and unperturbed. She heard footsteps and looked up, only to see Pei Jinxiao walking through the flower path, with a hint of fatigue between his brows.
Sheng Yunrong smiled slightly and said softly: "Brother Pei, you are back."
Pei Jinxiao nodded, sat opposite her, looked at her gentle smile, and thought of the crazy princess in his heart. He tried to erase the shadow from his heart, but found that his mood did not lighten.
"Sister Sheng, have you heard? Brother Pei met the princess of the enemy country during his trip." Sheng Yingrong, the second lady of the Sheng family, spoke softly with curiosity in her eyes.
Sheng Yunrong frowned slightly. It was obvious that there were rumors about Pei Jinxiao and the princess of the enemy country, but she had never heard him mention it in person.
Pei Jinxiao took a deep breath, looked at Sheng Yunrong, and slowly said, "Yes, that princess... is indeed different."
Sheng Yunrong smiled slightly, trying to ease the atmosphere: "Brother Pei, can you tell me more about the princess?"
Pei Jinxiao pondered for a moment and then began to tell about his encounter with the crazy princess.
"That day, I passed by the border and happened to meet the enemy princess's team. She was dressed in gorgeous clothes and wore a golden crown on her head. She was beautiful and arrogant. However, her eyes made me feel uneasy, as if they were hiding endless darkness."
Sheng Yunrong listened attentively. She could imagine the look in Pei Jinxiao's eyes as he described it, and couldn't help but worry about him.
"Brother Pei, what did you say to her?" Sheng Yingrong asked curiously.
Pei Jinxiao smiled slightly: "I just greeted her politely, but she suddenly became crazy and accused me of invading her territory. Her guards wanted to attack, so I was forced to defend myself."
Sheng Yunrong looked at Pei Jinxiao worriedly: "Brother Pei, are you not hurt?"
Pei Jinxiao shook his head: "I'm fine, it's just that the conflict made me understand this princess better."
Sheng Yunrong's heart moved. It was obvious that Pei Jinxiao was not someone who would easily draw conclusions about others. It seemed that this princess had indeed left a deep impression on him.
"Brother Pei, why do you think this princess is so crazy?" Sheng Yingrong asked curiously.
Pei Jinxiao pondered for a moment and said, "I guess she might have been stimulated by something, or she was hiding something. There was deep pain and fear in her eyes."
Sheng Yunrong nodded gently. She could feel the concern in Pei Jinxiao's words. It was obvious that Pei Jinxiao always had a kind heart. Even when facing an enemy, he could sympathize with the other party's suffering.
"Brother Pei, how do you plan to deal with this matter?" Sheng Yunrong asked.
Pei Jinxiao smiled slightly: "I plan to report this matter to the court and see if I can find a solution. After all, the existence of this princess is a hidden danger to the Western Wei Dynasty."
At night, the lights were bright, and the stars dotted the dark night sky, which contrasted with the prosperity of Sheng Mansion. Sheng Yunrong sat on an exquisite wooden chair, with a hint of worry between her brows. She looked at the starry sky outside the window, and couldn't help thinking of Pei Jinxiao.
At this time, Pei Jinxiao was standing in front of the gate of Sheng Mansion, his eyes were deep, as if he could see through everything. Behind him followed an attendant, holding an exquisite box in his hand.
Sheng Yunrong stood up and walked to the door to greet Pei Jinxiao. Her eyes were as gentle as water, and fell on Pei Jinxiao gently. Pei Jinxiao smiled slightly, and that smile was like the warm sunshine in spring, warming Sheng Yunrong's heart.
"Brother Pei, you're here." Sheng Yunrong said softly.
Pei Jinxiao nodded, his eyes showing concern: "Yunrong, I heard about your affair with the princess of the enemy country, are you okay?"
Sheng Yunrong smiled slightly and shook her head gently: "I'm fine, I'm just a little worried about her. Brother Pei, what's wrong with that crazy person you mentioned?"
Pei Jinxiao pondered for a moment and said, "The enemy princess' name is Yue'er. She was originally a gentle and virtuous woman. But since her mother died, she became crazy. She always thought that I killed her mother, so she holds a grudge against me. This time she came to Western Wei with the purpose of revenge on me."
A trace of worry flashed across Sheng Yunrong's eyes. She held Pei Jinxiao's hand and whispered, "Brother Pei, you have to be careful."
Pei Jinxiao smiled, held Sheng Yunrong's hand, and said, "Don't worry, Yunrong. I will protect myself."