His mind was full of thoughts: in his previous life, they had been married for two years, but the girl had never kissed him once on her own initiative.
Nowhere, anywhere.
Every time they made love, he was the only one who couldn't help himself, holding the person tightly in his arms and kissing him over and over again.
And she...
Those who claim to love him are reluctant to even give a response.
Now, she is willing to leave her mark on another man.
...What else did they do!
Lu Ziyan's hands trembled violently, and he almost stood up regardless of anything and tried to tear off the skin of the young man opposite him to see what else they had done!
The emperor looked at him several times, and seeing that he was so distracted, his expression gradually became unhappy.
When the meeting was over, it was almost noon and the emperor gave a banquet.
However, Lu Ziyan stood up and said goodbye.
Ignoring the emperor's request to stay, he turned and left the palace.
Ming Jian, who had been waiting at the palace gate, saw his master come out. He went to greet him, but before he could say anything, he was shocked by his cold and stern aura.
Lu Ziyan jumped on his horse and galloped out at full speed, while Ming Jian hurriedly urged his horse to catch up.
They soon arrived at the Duke of Pei's mansion. Lu Ziyan was about to climb over the wall to enter, but was hurriedly stopped by Ming Jian.
"Miss Xie went to a temple outside the city to burn incense today, so she's not here right now."
Lu Ziyan glanced at him and turned his horse's head, "Lead the way!"
…………
An hour ago.
Xie Yanyu retired from court and left the palace. He sat in the carriage on the way to the government office, with a string of beads in his hand and his eyes slightly closed, wondering what he was thinking about.
When the carriage stopped, a familiar sweet female voice came in. He frowned slightly and lifted the side curtain.
It was snowing heavily. Under the banyan tree at the gate of the government office, the little princess was wrapped in a goose yellow fox fur coat, holding the heater in her sleeves with both hands. Only half of her face was exposed. She smiled at the man in the carriage, "Brother Xie, I have something to say to you."
The princess went out on a snowy day like this, and she had a personal maid holding an umbrella for her to shield her from the snow, and two guards were protecting her from a distance not far away.
The carriage of the Duke of Pei's mansion was noble and magnificent. Even if it was parked in a corner, it was still noticeable to the officials passing by.
Xie Yanyu's frown did not relax. He glanced at her red face and said calmly, "I have official business to attend to. Princess, please go back."
Pei Yuxuan's smile froze slightly, and she tightened her grip on the heater with her fingers, whispering, "Just a few words, and I'll leave after that."
But this is not the place to talk.
Just as Xie Yanyu was about to continue to refuse, he saw the little girl in the snow, looking at him with her head tilted up and pleading eyes.
His eyes paused slightly, and the words that were already on the tip of his tongue changed their tone.
"Get in the car."
It was not very appropriate for a single man and a single woman to be in the same carriage, but Pei Yuxuan sent her personal maid away and forbade her to get in with her.
The entrance to the yamen was not a place to talk, so as soon as she got on, the wheels began to turn slowly until they stopped in a corner of the alley where no one passed by.
It was very warm inside the carriage. Pei Yuxuan took her hands out of her sleeves, took off her hat, and smiled at the man opposite her. She had red lips and white teeth, and looked very pretty.
But Xie Yanyu didn't look at her. He just raised his hand, poured a cup of hot tea and handed it to her.
"Princess, if you have anything to say, please speak up."
Pei Yuxuan lowered her head and held the teacup in both hands. Her face turned red when she was asked. She hesitated for a few breaths, as if she had made up her mind. When she looked up again, she said bluntly: "A few days ago, my mother said that after the Chinese New Year, I will be eighteen and it is time to get engaged. She asked me if I have someone I like."
The Duke of Pei's Mansion is extremely wealthy and there is no need to sacrifice their daughter's marriage to win over others.
Princess Duanyang has only one daughter, who is as precious as a pearl. She was given the title of princess when she was young, and the princess had already thought about her daughter's marriage. It didn't matter if the family background was lower, as long as she liked the girl.
Since the marriage was to be discussed, the first thing to be asked was what my daughter felt.
Pei Yuxuan looked at the man opposite her, her eyes filled with undisguised anticipation, like twinkling stars.
"Brother Xie, do you understand my feelings?" She pursed her lips, a hint of shyness flashed across her face, and then she boldly said, "If you are interested in me as well, then..."
Having said this, she was too embarrassed to continue speaking and just looked at him expectantly.
Xie Yanyu listened quietly from beginning to end, his expression never changing.
After she finished speaking, she said calmly, "Since ancient times, marriage has been decided by the elders. The princess should not rashly mention marriage to a man outside her family."
"What do you mean by that?" Pei Yuxuan's face turned pale, and her bright eyes dimmed. "Are you saying that I have no shame?"
"I have no such intention..."
"I come to you every day, so I can't be considered reserved. Even if I have no shame, I admit it," Pei Yuxuan interrupted him, her pale lips trembling slightly, "I came here today just to get an answer from you."
Xie Yanyu raised his drooping eyelids, looked at her, and said, "Ask."
"Next spring, my mother will publicly select a son-in-law for me. If you are interested in me, tell me the truth. I will wait for you to come to my house to propose marriage, and the selection of a son-in-law will be over..."
After a pause, Pei Yuxuan continued: "If you have no interest in me, then just tell me directly so that I can give up."
During this period, every time they met, Pei Yuxuan took the initiative, and Xie Yanyu was always polite and cold. He never looked at her favorably, nor did he ever repel her approach.
There was actually a lot of communication between them, but it was all maintained by her enthusiasm.
Like a scorching little sun, shining in front of him every day.
Such confidence and generosity can only be found in a girl who grew up being pampered by everyone.
She came to ask him for an answer with all her sincerity.
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