The servants quickly made way for them. Sheng Yunrong slowly walked into the main hall of Sheng Mansion. Her steps were light, but she carried an unquestionable dignity. In the hall, Jing Wang Pei Jinxiao had been waiting for a long time. He was dressed in a purple robe and looked leisurely, but he could not hide the sharpness hidden in his eyes.

Sheng Yunrong walked up to Pei Jinxiao and smiled, her smile was like a peach blossom blooming in spring, gentle and beautiful. "Your Highness Prince Jing, I have long heard of your great name." Her voice was soft, but with a hint of firmness that was barely noticeable.

Pei Jinxiao's eyes flashed, and he responded calmly: "Miss Sheng, hearing about it is worse than meeting it in person. I met you today and it is true that your reputation is well-deserved."

The two sat down, and the servants left one after another, leaving them alone. Sheng Yunrong gently stroked the teacup in her hand, with a hint of worry in her eyes.

Pei Jinxiao saw this, smiled gently, and said: "Miss Sheng seems to be worried about something. Is she worried about the future of the Sheng Mansion?"

Sheng Yunrong raised her head and looked at Pei Jinxiao firmly: "Your Highness has misunderstood. The future of the Sheng family is in the hands of my father and brothers. I am just a woman. What can I worry about?"

Pei Jinxiao's eyes flashed with admiration, and then he said: "Miss Sheng is too modest. The Sheng family has an important position in the court. Miss Sheng's every move is enough to affect the overall situation."

Sheng Yunrong smiled slightly and said, "Your Highness, you are too kind. I am just worried that the glory of the Sheng Mansion will be tarnished because of me."

Pei Jinxiao's eyes narrowed and he asked, "Why do you say that, Miss Sheng?"

Sheng Yunrong sighed and said, "In recent years, the Sheng Mansion has enjoyed great prosperity, but it also has many hidden dangers. I am worried that the glory of the Sheng Mansion is only a flash in the pan."

Pei Jinxiao was silent for a while, and said: "It is rare that Miss Sheng can realize this. So, does Miss Sheng have a solution?"

Sheng Yunrong shook her head: "I am just a woman, how much wisdom can I have. But I believe that as long as we work together, the glory of Sheng Mansion will continue."

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Sheng Yunrong smiled slightly, a hint of determination flashed in her eyes, and she said softly: "In that case, I'll have to trouble Your Highness Prince Jing." She turned and walked towards the inner room of the Sheng Mansion. Her steps were light and her clothes fluttered, like a flower in spring, attracting attention.

Pei Jinxiao looked at Sheng Yunrong's back, and a complex emotion surged in his heart. He followed Sheng Yunrong and walked into the inner room, where he saw all kinds of antique furniture and calligraphy and paintings hanging on the walls, which looked antique.

Sheng Yunrong walked to the table, picked up a teacup, gently brushed off the dust on it, and then handed it to Pei Jinxiao, smiling and saying, "This is the tea I picked last year. Your Highness, please have a taste."

Pei Jinxiao took the teacup and looked at the clear tea in it. He couldn't help but think of the good times he had with Sheng Yunrong. He said softly, "Thank you, Miss Sheng. This tea must be delicious."

The two sat at the table, sipping tea and chatting. Pei Jinxiao looked at Sheng Yunrong and found that her eyes were shining with intelligence, and he couldn't help but admire her in his heart.

Sheng Yunrong looked at Pei Jinxiao, a sly look flashed in her eyes, and suddenly asked, "Your Highness, what do you think of my Sheng Mansion?"

Pei Jinxiao was slightly stunned, then smiled and said, "The Sheng Mansion is one of the four great families in our country, with a profound foundation and many talented people, so it is naturally excellent."

Sheng Yunrong smiled lightly and said, "Then Your Highness, what do you think are the similarities and differences between my Sheng Mansion and the royal family?"

Pei Jinxiao pondered for a moment and said, "There is not much difference between the Sheng Mansion and the Royal Family in essence. Both are important forces in our country. It's just that the Sheng Mansion pays more attention to family interests, while the Royal Family pays more attention to national interests."

Sheng Yunrong's eyes flashed with approval, and she said, "Your Highness is absolutely right. However, in my eyes, there is one biggest difference between the royal family and the Sheng Mansion."

Pei Jinxiao looked at Sheng Yunrong curiously and asked, "Oh? Miss Sheng, what is the biggest difference?"

Sheng Yunrong smiled and said, "The royal family always has a mysterious veil, making it hard to understand. The people in the Sheng Mansion are more real and more intimate."

Pei Jinxiao couldn't help but smile when he heard this, and said, "Miss Sheng is absolutely right. However, this mysterious veil is also a kind of protection for the royal family."

Sheng Yunrong smiled softly and said, "Maybe. However, I think that no matter the royal family or the Sheng Mansion, the most important thing is the people's hearts."

Pei Jinxiao nodded in agreement and said, "Miss Sheng is absolutely right. People's hearts are the most important."

The two of them talked happily, and before they knew it, it was already getting dark. Sheng Yunrong looked at Pei Jinxiao and said, "Your Highness, it's getting late, should you go back?"

Pei Jinxiao smiled slightly and said, "Miss Sheng, I have benefited a lot from talking with you today. If you don't mind, I would like to stay here for one night and go back tomorrow."

Sheng Yunrong's eyes flashed with joy, and she said, "It would be great if Your Highness could stay. I'll make the arrangements right away."

With that, Sheng Yunrong turned and left. Pei Jinxiao looked at her back, and a warm feeling surged in his heart.

As night fell, the lights in Sheng Mansion were bright. Sheng Yunrong and Pei Jinxiao strolled in the garden, the moonlight shining on them, making them look particularly quiet.

Sheng Yunrong asked softly, "Your Highness, what do you think of the garden in my Sheng Mansion?"

Pei Jinxiao smiled and said, "The garden of Sheng Mansion is like a fairyland, so beautiful."

Sheng Yunrong's eyes flashed with pride, and she said, "This is the pride of our Sheng Mansion. However, Your Highness, what do you think of the similarities and differences between this garden and the royal garden?"

Pei Jinxiao pondered for a moment and said, "The royal garden focuses more on grandeur, while the Shengfu Garden focuses more on artistic conception. Both have their merits."

Sheng Yunrong smiled softly and said, "Your Highness is right. However, in my opinion, although this garden is beautiful, it cannot compare to the tenderness in Your Highness' heart."

Pei Jinxiao was stunned when he heard this, then looked at Sheng Yunrong with a complicated look in his eyes.

Sheng Yunrong looked at Pei Jinxiao's reaction and couldn't help but feel a little nervous. She bit her lip lightly and said, "Your Highness, I... I have always wanted to say something to you."

Pei Jinxiao looked at Sheng Yunrong, nodded slightly, and said, "Miss Sheng, please speak."

Sheng Yunrong took a deep breath and said, "Your Highness, I like you. No matter how big the gap is between the royal family and the Sheng Mansion, I am willing to stay by your side."

Pei Jinxiao was shocked when he heard this. He looked at Sheng Yunrong, a trace of struggle flashed in his eyes, and then he said softly: "Miss Sheng, I know your feelings. However, I... I still have responsibilities."

Sheng Yunrong's eyes flashed with determination, and she said, "Your Highness, I understand. I will wait for you, no matter how long it takes."

Pei Jinxiao looked at Sheng Yunrong, and a warm feeling surged in his heart. He gently held Sheng Yunrong's hand and said, "Miss Sheng, thank you."