Pei Jinxiao shook his head: "You, better be careful!"

Sheng Yunrong heard this, the corners of her mouth slightly raised, but a hint of determination flashed in her eyes: "I know, but there are some things that you have to do, don't you?"

The hall of Sheng's house was brightly lit, and the gorgeous mahogany furniture was even more lustrous under the light. Sheng Yunrong, wearing a lavender silk dress, stood quietly by the window, looking at the night outside. Pei Jinxiao sat on the armchair beside him, with a deep look on his face.

"Miss Sheng, are you really planning to go?" Pei Jinxiao asked again, with a barely perceptible concern in his tone.

Sheng Yunrong turned around and looked at Pei Jinxiao firmly: "Yes, I will go. This is not only for myself, but also for the reputation of the Sheng family. I can't let those villains gossip behind my back."

Pei Jinxiao was silent for a moment, then nodded: "I understand. Then, I will go with you."

Sheng Yunrong smiled slightly, with a hint of gratitude in her eyes: "Thank you, Mr. Pei."

The conversation between the two attracted the attention of other people in the hall. Sheng Wan'er, the second young lady of the Sheng family, couldn't help but come over, with a hint of sourness in her tone: "Sister, are you really going? I heard that it is a dangerous place. How can we be assured if you go alone?"

Sheng Yunrong gently patted Sheng Wan'er's hand and smiled tenderly: "Don't worry, sister, I will be fine. Master Pei will accompany me and he will protect me."

Sheng Wan'er looked at Pei Jinxiao, a hint of envy flashed in her eyes, and then she regained her composure: "Well, sister, you must be careful."

As the night grew darker, Sheng Yunrong and Pei Jinxiao set out on their journey to their destination. The moonlight fell on them, forming a beautiful light and shadow.

"Miss Sheng, I've always been curious, why are you so obsessed with this matter?" Pei Jinxiao suddenly asked.

Sheng Yunrong smiled slightly: "Mr. Pei, you may not know that I have had a dream since I was a child, that is to bring glory to the Sheng Mansion and let the name of the Sheng Mansion resound throughout the capital. This matter, for me, is an opportunity to realize my dream."

Pei Jinxiao was silent for a moment, then nodded: "I understand. I admire your courage and determination."

The two continued to move forward, encountering various difficulties on the road, but they never gave up. Finally, they stopped in front of an ancient temple.

"This is our destination." Sheng Yunrong took a deep breath and looked at the temple with a firm gaze.

Pei Jinxiao followed closely behind, looking serious: "Yes, we have to find the truth here."

After entering the temple, the two found a secret room. Inside the room, there were various ancient books and scrolls. Sheng Yunrong walked to a scroll and her eyes stayed on a person in the painting.

"This person is the one we are looking for." Sheng Yunrong said, pointing at the person in the painting.

Pei Jinxiao looked at the person in the painting, with a hint of surprise in his eyes: "It turned out to be him. So, how do we find him?"

Sheng Yunrong pondered for a moment, and a look of determination flashed in her eyes: "There is only one way, and that is to find his descendants."

They walked through the streets and alleys of the capital, and finally found the descendants of the person in the painting in a dilapidated house.

"Do you have something to talk to me about?" The young man of the next generation looked at the two of them puzzledly.

Sheng Yunrong took a deep breath and said firmly: "We would like to ask you something about the person in the painting."

The young man was silent for a moment, with a hint of doubt in his eyes: "How do you know him?"

Pei Jinxiao smiled slightly: "We discovered this painting by chance."

The young man nodded and began to tell the story of the man in the painting. It turned out that the man in the painting was an ancestor of the Sheng family. He had made great military achievements for the Sheng family, but for some reason, he was forgotten by the descendants of the Sheng family.

After listening to the young man's story, Sheng Yunrong was filled with emotion.

…

In the garden, chrysanthemums were in full bloom, a patch of golden yellow, contrasting beautifully with Sheng Yunrong's gorgeous dress. Pei Jinxiao and Sheng Yunrong walked side by side on the winding path, and the servants around them kept their distance wisely, not daring to disturb their solitude.

"Miss Sheng, you seem to be worried about something at today's banquet." Pei Jinxiao asked with concern.

Sheng Yunrong sighed softly, with a hint of melancholy in her eyes: "Yes, I have been thinking about how to make my father put aside his prejudice and accept my marriage with you."

Pei Jinxiao held her hand and said firmly, "Miss Sheng, you don't have to worry. I will prove with my actions that I am worthy of your trust for life."

At this time, Sheng Wan'er, the second lady of the Sheng family, came over with several maids. When she saw the intimacy between Pei Jinxiao and Sheng Yunrong, a hint of jealousy flashed in her eyes.

"Sister, Brother Pei, are you taking a walk here?" Sheng Wan'er greeted with a smile, but her eyes were always fixed on Pei Jinxiao.

Sheng Yunrong smiled slightly and let go of Pei Jinxiao's hand: "Sister Wan'er, come over here too."

Sheng Wan'er walked up to Pei Jinxiao, her eyes filled with anticipation: "Brother Pei, what do you think of the chrysanthemums today?"

Pei Jinxiao smiled slightly: "The chrysanthemums are in full bloom, which is the beauty of autumn. However, my favorite is still Miss Sheng."

Sheng Wan'er blushed, smiled awkwardly, and turned to Sheng Yunrong: "Sister, listen to what Brother Pei said, it's really embarrassing."

Sheng Yunrong laughed secretly in her heart, but deliberately put on a stern face: "Brother Pei, if you talk like this, Sister Wan'er will misunderstand you."

Pei Jinxiao laughed: "I am just expressing my sincerity towards Miss Sheng. If I have offended you, please forgive me."

Sheng Wan'er glared at Pei Jinxiao, feeling increasingly dissatisfied. She secretly glanced at Sheng Yunrong, a sly look flashing in her eyes.

"Sister, Brother Pei, you go and appreciate the chrysanthemums. I'll stay here and enjoy the scenery." Sheng Wan'er said, turning and walking towards the pavilion beside her.

Sheng Yunrong and Pei Jinxiao smiled at each other and followed Sheng Wan'er to the pavilion. Sheng Wan'er looked at the chrysanthemums in the garden and suddenly said, "Sister, have you noticed that Brother Pei's feelings for you seem to be deeper than before?"

Sheng Yunrong smiled slightly, with a hint of pride in her eyes: "Really? Then what do you think is the reason?"

Sheng Wan'er bit her lip and hesitated for a moment: "Maybe it's because you are becoming more and more beautiful and more and more attractive, sister."

Pei Jinxiao laughed: "I have seen the beauty of Miss Sheng a long time ago, and today I feel that her beauty is not only her appearance, but also the light of her heart."

Sheng Wan'er glared at Pei Jinxiao, feeling even more unbalanced. She suddenly changed the subject: "Brother Pei, what do you think of me?"

Pei Jinxiao smiled slightly: "Second Miss Sheng is also a beauty, but compared with the first Miss Sheng, each has its own merits."

Sheng Wan'er's complexion improved slightly, but she was still a little unwilling: "Then who does Brother Pei like more?"

Pei Jinxiao looked at Sheng Yunrong and said affectionately: "In my heart, Miss Sheng will always be the most beautiful and the one who makes my heart beat the most."