There were layers of people surrounding the place, as if they were teasing something in the middle. Sheng Yunrong flicked her sleeves lightly, with a hint of doubt between her brows. She walked through the crowd and her eyes fell on the object in the middle.

There was an exquisite bird cage, in which a colorful parrot was jumping happily and chirping pleasantly from time to time. When the parrot saw Sheng Yunrong, it actually said, "Miss Sheng, you are finally here. The little parrot has been waiting for you for a long time."

Sheng Yunrong smiled slightly and said softly, "Mr. Parrot, you are quite interesting." She turned to look at the people around her and asked, "Who sent this parrot?"

A young man in blue clothes walked out of the crowd. He bowed and said, "My dear Miss, this is a gift I prepared specially for you. My name is Bai Feng, and I am a servant in the Sheng Mansion."

Sheng Yunrong's eyes flashed with admiration, and she said, "Bai Feng, I appreciate your kindness. But this parrot can talk, where did you get it from?"

Bai Feng said respectfully, "My lady, I found this parrot in an ancient temple outside the city. It was injured at the time, and I treated it. I didn't expect it to be able to speak and even know your name."

Sheng Yunrong smiled slightly and said to Bai Feng: "I appreciate your kindness. If you work hard in the future, I will use you."

At this time, Prince Jing Pei Jinxiao also walked out of the crowd. He looked at Sheng Yunrong, a trace of concern flashed in his eyes, and said, "Yunrong, are you okay? I just heard someone teasing a parrot here, and I was worried that you would be affected."

Sheng Yunrong chuckled and said, "Don't worry, Prince Jing, I'm fine. This parrot is quite interesting. It can talk and even knows my name."

Pei Jinxiao smiled slightly and said, "It seems that this parrot is quite loyal to you. It may be a good helper for you."

Sheng Yunrong nodded and said to the parrot, "Mr. Parrot, since you have become a member of my Sheng Mansion, you should follow me and serve me from now on."

The parrot called out cheerfully, "Yes, Miss Sheng!"

Sheng Yunrong turned to Pei Jinxiao and said, "Prince Jing, if you have nothing to do, why don't you accompany me to see the garden of Sheng Mansion."

Pei Jinxiao's eyes flashed with joy, and he nodded and said, "Okay, I'll trouble you then."

The garden was full of flowers, birdsong and fragrance. The two strolled in the garden, enjoying this rare quiet time.

Suddenly, Sheng Yunrong stopped and looked at a pear tree not far away, and said, "Prince Jing, look at the pear blossoms, they are blooming like snow, so beautiful."

Pei Jinxiao followed Sheng Yunrong's gaze and nodded, "Yes, although the pear blossoms are beautiful, they are not as beautiful as you."

Sheng Yunrong's cheeks flushed slightly, and a warm feeling welled up in her heart. She turned to look at Pei Jinxiao, and was about to speak, but she saw Pei Jinxiao's face suddenly changed, and he quickly drew the sword from his waist.

Sheng Yunrong was startled and looked in the direction Pei Jinxiao was looking. She saw a man in black suddenly jump out from behind the pear tree, with a sword in his hand pointing directly at Pei Jinxiao.

Pei Jinxiao shouted coldly and drew his sword to meet the enemy. Sheng Yunrong immediately called out the parrot and asked it to notify the servants of the Sheng Mansion to come to support.

For a moment, the sword light in the garden was like snow, and the two fought fiercely with the man in black. Although Sheng Yunrong was not good at martial arts, she could barely cope with it under Pei Jinxiao's guidance.

After a fierce battle, Pei Jinxiao finally defeated the man in black, but he himself was stabbed by the man in black's sword. Sheng Yunrong hurried forward to bandage Pei Jinxiao's wound.

Pei Jinxiao looked at Sheng Yunrong and smiled, "Yunrong, don't worry, I'm fine."

Sheng Yunrong said with tears in her eyes: "Prince Jing, you must take good care of yourself, otherwise what should I do?"

Pei Jinxiao gently patted Sheng Yunrong's hand and said, "Don't worry, I'll be fine."

At this time, the servants of the Sheng Mansion arrived and captured the man in black. Sheng Yunrong ordered the man in black to be taken away, then turned to Pei Jinxiao and said, "Prince Jing, please wait here for a while. I will have someone prepare a meal to calm you down."

Pei Jinxiao smiled and said, "Okay, I'll trouble you then."

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Sheng Yunrong and Pei Jinxiao walked in without thinking too much. The main hall of Sheng's house was brightly lit, and the mahogany furniture looked even more simple and solemn under the light. Officials and their families of Sheng's house stood up and saluted the two distinguished guests.

Sheng Yunrong smiled, her temperament was elegant, but there was a hint of sharpness in her eyes. Pei Jinxiao had a calm expression, and his eyes were deep, as if he could see through people's hearts. The two walked side by side and sat down at the main seat in the center.

Sheng Yunrong clapped her hands gently, and soon a maid in green came in with a plate of steaming snacks. She placed the snacks on the table and said with a smile, "Miss, Your Highness Prince Jing, please have some snacks."

Sheng Yunrong smiled slightly, picked up a piece of dessert and handed it to Pei Jinxiao: "Your Highness, this is a specialty of the Sheng Mansion, please taste it."

Pei Jinxiao took the snack, took a bite, and nodded in praise: "It is indeed delicious. Miss, thank you for your hard work."

At this time, an official came over, bowed to Sheng Yunrong and said, "Miss, today the palace is hosting a banquet and we have specially invited a troupe to perform. I wonder if you and His Highness would like to enjoy it?"

Sheng Yunrong glanced at Pei Jinxiao, and seeing that he had no intention of objecting, she smiled and nodded: "In that case, then I'll trouble you."

The troupe quickly set up the venue and began to perform. Sheng Yunrong and Pei Jinxiao sat in the main seats, enjoying the performance on the stage. At this time, an official quietly walked to Sheng Yunrong's ear and whispered a few words.

Sheng Yunrong frowned slightly, turned around and said to Pei Jinxiao: "Your Highness, there are some trivial matters at home that need to be dealt with. I will be absent for a moment."

Pei Jinxiao nodded, and Sheng Yunrong left the main hall. She came to the backyard and saw a servant waiting anxiously.

"Miss, something terrible has happened! The Sheng family's caravan was attacked by bandits a few days ago and suffered heavy losses!" the servant said hurriedly.

Sheng Yunrong's face darkened and she asked coldly, "Do you know who ordered this?"

The servant shook his head: "The specific details are still unclear, but I suspect that this matter is related to a certain force in the northern border."

Sheng Yunrong pondered for a moment, then turned back to the main hall. Pei Jinxiao saw that she looked strange, and asked with concern, "Miss, what happened?"

Sheng Yunrong told Pei Jinxiao what happened. Pei Jinxiao's eyes flashed with coldness: "This matter is very serious. I will accompany you to investigate it thoroughly."

Sheng Yunrong smiled slightly and looked at Pei Jinxiao gratefully: "Thank you, Your Highness."

After Pei Jinxiao learned the news, he said coldly: "It seems that this force wants to sow discord between us and weaken our strength."

Sheng Yunrong nodded in agreement: "Yes, we can't let them succeed. Your Highness, how do you think we should deal with it?"

Pei Jinxiao pondered for a moment and said, "This matter involves the Northern Frontier, so it is not convenient for us to take action directly. Why not send someone to the Northern Frontier to investigate first and see if we can find any evidence, and then make plans."

Sheng Yunrong nodded in agreement: "Then I'll have to trouble you, Your Highness."

Pei Jinxiao sent a group of capable spies to the northern border.