Soon, the door of Sheng Mansion slowly opened, and Prince Jing Pei Jinxiao led a group of people into Sheng Mansion. He was dressed in a purple robe, with an upright figure and picturesque eyebrows, which made people fall in love with him. Sheng Yunrong's eyes fell on him involuntarily, and a complicated emotion surged in her heart.

Pei Jinxiao's eyes swept over Sheng Yunrong, and he smiled slightly, saying, "Miss Sheng, I have long heard of your great name. Seeing you today, I can see that you are indeed worthy of your reputation." Sheng Yunrong nodded slightly and responded, "Prince Jing, you are overpraising me. How can Yunrong deserve such praise?"

The two of them exchanged polite words, and Sheng Yunrong led Pei Jinxiao into the living room, where they sat down as host and guest. The servants of the Sheng Mansion brought tea, and Sheng Yunrong personally poured tea for Pei Jinxiao, saying, "Prince Jing has come all the way here, and I am grateful to you. But I wonder what the purpose of Prince Jing's visit is?"

Pei Jinxiao chuckled and said, "Miss Sheng is very smart, she must have guessed it. Yes, I came here to form a marriage with the Sheng family. Our emperor has ordered that the princess be betrothed to Miss Sheng to consolidate the friendship between the two countries."

Sheng Yunrong's face changed slightly when she heard this, and she thought to herself, "As expected." She hesitated for a moment and said, "Prince Jing, our country has had friendship with your country for many years, and our friendship is deep. But marriage requires mutual affection. Although Yunrong does not dare to belittle herself, she also knows that her status is not enough to match the princess."

Pei Jinxiao's eyes flashed with admiration, and he said, "Miss Sheng is indeed worthy of her reputation. May I ask what is Miss's wish?"

Sheng Yunrong lowered her eyes slightly and said, "What Yunrong wants in her heart is just to find someone who treats her sincerely and spend her life together. As for status and position, Yunrong doesn't care about it."

Pei Jinxiao was moved when he heard this, and asked, "Miss Sheng, do you have any interest in our prince?"

Sheng Yunrong raised her head, looked at Pei Jinxiao firmly, and said, "Prince Jing has misunderstood. Yunrong has no such intention. But Yunrong believes that among our princes, there must be someone who is worthy of trust."

Pei Jinxiao smiled and said, "Miss Sheng, if that's the case, then how about asking Yunrong to come back with me to the palace so that I can personally choose a consort?"

Sheng Yunrong smiled slightly and said, "Since Prince Jing is so kind, how can Yunrong dare not obey?"

Pei Jinxiao stood up, bowed to Sheng Yunrong, and said, "Then I'll have to trouble Miss Sheng." Sheng Yunrong also stood up and returned the greeting, "Prince Jing, you're welcome."

The two walked out of the living room together, and the servants of the Sheng Mansion knelt down to see them off. Sheng Yunrong thought to herself, "I don't know whether this trip back to the palace is a blessing or a curse. But no matter what, I will do my best for myself and the Sheng Mansion."

Under Pei Jinxiao's guidance, Sheng Yunrong set out on the road to the palace. Along the way, the two had a pleasant conversation, and Pei Jinxiao praised Sheng Yunrong's talent and courage. Sheng Yunrong was secretly happy and felt that Pei Jinxiao was worth making friends with.

However, when Sheng Yunrong stepped into the palace, she couldn't help but be shocked. The luxury and grandeur of the palace shocked even a woman from a prominent family like her.

Sheng Yunrong smiled slightly, with a look of unfathomable meaning in her eyes. She gently fiddled with her hair, as if waiting for something.

"Pei Jinxiao, you're finally here." Sheng Yunrong spoke slowly, with a barely perceptible hint of indifference in her voice.

Pei Jinxiao looked at her with complicated eyes, and a wave of emotions surged in his heart. He walked up to Sheng Yunrong and bowed deeply.

"Yunrong, I know that my previous actions have hurt you, but it was really unintentional." Pei Jinxiao said in a heavy tone, his eyes fixed on Sheng Yunrong.

Sheng Yunrong smiled lightly, but a trace of pain flashed in her eyes. She gently patted Pei Jinxiao's shoulder, as if to comfort him.

"Pei Jinxiao, let the past be the past. The most important thing for us now is how to face the future." Sheng Yunrong said softly, with a determined light flashing in her eyes.

Pei Jinxiao looked at Sheng Yunrong's eyes and couldn't help but tremble in his heart. He took a deep breath and then spoke slowly.

"Yunrong, I know I hurt you, but you will always be in my heart. I am willing to spend my whole life to make up for my previous mistakes." Pei Jinxiao's tone was sincere, his eyes full of expectation.

Sheng Yunrong smiled slightly, but a complicated look flashed in her eyes. She shook her head gently, and then spoke slowly.

"Pei Jinxiao, I feel your feelings. But the gap between us is too big, and I cannot accept your compensation." Sheng Yunrong said calmly, with a hint of determination in her eyes.

Pei Jinxiao's eyes suddenly dimmed, and he looked at Sheng Yunrong painfully, his heart full of helplessness. However, he did not give up, he took a deep breath, and then spoke again.

"Yunrong, I know the gap between us, but I am willing to spend my whole life narrowing this gap. I am willing to give everything for you, just ask you to give me a chance." Pei Jinxiao's tone was firm, with a determined light flashing in his eyes.

Sheng Yunrong looked at Pei Jinxiao's eyes and couldn't help but feel shaken.

She bit her lower lip gently and then spoke slowly.

"Pei Jinxiao, are you really willing to give everything for me?" Sheng Yunrong said softly, with anticipation in her eyes.

Pei Jinxiao nodded without hesitation. He held Sheng Yunrong's hands tightly, his eyes full of determination.

"Yunrong, I am willing to give everything for you, including my life." Pei Jinxiao's tone was sincere, with a firm light flashing in his eyes.

Sheng Yunrong looked at Pei Jinxiao's eyes, and a warm feeling surged in her heart. She sighed softly, and then spoke slowly.

"Pei Jinxiao, since you are willing to give everything for me, let's work together to create a future that belongs to us." Sheng Yunrong said in a firm tone, with a determined light flashing in her eyes.

Pei Jinxiao looked at Sheng Yunrong with eyes filled with joy.

There was a gleam of anticipation in Sheng Yunrong's eyes, and her voice was soft but firm, as if she had quietly opened her heart while asking.

Pei Jinxiao was slightly stunned, and a complex emotion flashed in his eyes. He looked at Sheng Yunrong silently, and his deep eyes seemed to hide endless thoughts. After a moment, he slowly spoke, his voice calm but firm: "Miss Sheng, what do you need my company for?"

Sheng Yunrong smiled slightly, she straightened her clothes gently, and sat down gracefully on the chair: "Actually, I want to go to the peach blossom forest in the backyard of Sheng Mansion. At this time of year, the peach blossoms are in full bloom and are extremely beautiful. I have loved the scenery there since I was a child, but in recent years, due to my busy work, I rarely have the opportunity to appreciate it."

Pei Jinxiao's eyes moved slightly, he seemed to remember something, and a faint smile appeared on the corner of his mouth: "Since the young lady is so interested, I will accompany you."

The two walked out of the hall of Sheng Mansion together, passed through the winding path, and came to the peach blossom forest in the backyard of Sheng Mansion. It was the season when peach blossoms were in full bloom. The pink peach blossoms were like clouds and rosy clouds, dancing in the wind, which was beautiful.

Sheng Yunrong looked at the peach blossom forest with a nostalgic look in her eyes: "I remember when I was a child, I often followed my father and ran and played in this peach blossom forest. At that time, I felt that the whole world was beautiful."