Chapter 49 There is nothing that Pei Jian can't do

Xu Wanxin still had tears on her cheeks. As if she had just noticed it, she quickly took up a handkerchief and wiped them away. "I heard that my cousin was sent to the Censorate. Did he just come back from the government office?"

When she spoke, her voice was still hoarse from crying, her eyelids were pink and she lowered her head with a look of sadness as if she wanted to say something but couldn't.

Most men who see or hear this will inevitably feel sympathy in their hearts and want to know the reason why she is haggard and sad.

Xu Wanxin has always been a beautiful but weak woman.

Pei Jian frowned, thinking about something on his mind. After a moment, he nodded and said, "It's getting late, why are you here?"

Xu Wanxin lowered her head slightly, "It's hot, and the cicadas and birds are chirping, which makes people feel annoyed. That's why I came out to relax."

If you want to relax, who would choose such a remote street?

Xu Wanxin is simple and weak, and is not the type to tell lies.

Pei Jian didn't want to expose her. He glanced at her slightly swollen eyes and said calmly, "Wait until it's over, and go back early."

He was about to ride his horse and when he passed by a carriage, he heard Xu Wanxin screaming, "Cousin, what happened to your face? Did someone hurt you?"

She was extremely concerned, her eyes were filled with worry, like an irritated rabbit, even her voice was filled with anger, "Who is that person!"

In the past, Pei's mother liked Xu Wanxin and arranged a marriage for the two of them early on. Because of their relationship, Xu Wanxin called Pei Jian "cousin" since she was a child. Even when something unexpected happened and the two broke off the engagement, the title never changed.

Pei Jian said nonchalantly, "No problem."

Gu Ci had killed him that night, and the wounds on his face had only faded over the past few days, but he had not held back, and Gu Ci was still not in much better shape.

It is better to fight than tolerating each other.

Xu Wanxin's eyes flickered slightly, and she lifted a strand of hair that fell from her ear. Her jade-like face was very gentle and homely. "That day I sent a letter to my cousin, but he changed his residence unexpectedly. I wonder where he lives now?"

Her eyes were filled with tears. She was naturally three points more fragile than other people, and her words at this moment were truly touching.

Pei Jian now lives in the home he and Nianxi shared. "We are grown up now, and it is not convenient to live in a melon field or a plum field."

He did not tell her and politely declined.

Xu Wanxin's face immediately turned red, even her ears, "Wan'er is so inconsiderate, you still think we were kids and didn't have any worries. Cousin, I always remember when my aunt was still alive."

Pei Jian roughly guessed the reason why Xu Wanxin lost her composure today.

It's nothing more than the word "marriage".

Since Xu Wanxin grew up, especially after her coming-of-age ceremony, Minister Xu has been actively trying to find a man from a noble family for her. Xu Wanxin is a weak person, she dare not resist her father, and she doesn't want to marry casually.

So he went to Pei Jian for help.

"Cousin, I don't want to be married off by my father. My father wants to use my marriage as a ladder to success, and I feel really wronged. But I am just a girl from a noble family, and my father will not consider my wishes at all, just like when he broke off the engagement..."

"I couldn't think of any good solution. I had to pretend to tell my father that I...love my cousin and won't marry anyone else!"

Pei Jian didn't think her idea was a good one. "With such a reputation, how are you going to get married in the future?"

He has his own temperament.

Ever since his engagement was broken off, Pei Jian was determined not to marry Xu Wanxin again.

What's more, there is no such thing as filial affection between him and his cousin Xu.

Xu Wanxin smiled lightly, like a harmless little deer, her eyes were moist and innocent, "Don't worry, cousin. When I meet a man I like in the future, I will just say that those are just rumors. There is no evidence to begin with, so cousin will never talk about it."

When Xu Wanxin was young, she was often taken to the Duke Zheng's mansion by Pei's mother to play. Pei's mother liked girls and always said, "Wan'er is also my daughter."

In Pei Jian's vague memories of his parents, there is always a scene where his mother and Xu Wanxin were playing in the yard. He was trained in basic skills by his father, and his legs were shaking from standing on the stakes. He watched his mother and cousin laughing under the tree, and he was very jealous at that time...

This is the beauty hidden deep in his heart.

He also had a good time when his parents were still alive.

Therefore, he is always more patient with Xu Wanxin than others.

"A girl's reputation is precious, so you should consider it carefully."

He agreed to Xu Wanxin's request.

Later, rumors that Xu Wanxin was infatuated with him spread for many years. In fact, both of them knew that he was just a shield for Xu Wanxin not to get married.

But he always kept his promise and never mentioned this to anyone else.

Besides, he had too many important things to do and pay attention to, so this matter was really insignificant to him, and Pei Jian no longer took it to heart.

Seeing Xu Wanxin in distress and hearing her mention her deceased mother, Pei Jian thought for a moment and said, "This is a remote alley. I will take you to the main road before you leave."

Xu Wanxin's eyes immediately burst into joy and she nodded with tears in her eyes.

The carriage went to Zhuque Street. On the way, it passed through Tile Market, where there were many restaurants and inns. Xu Wanxin lifted the curtain and said, "My cousin has been busy all day and is returning home alone. How about I treat you to dinner?"

Her voice gradually faded away. "I don't want to go home so early. Father..."

Pei Jian gradually became impatient.

Patience is the most scarce thing for him now. It is not enough for him to suppress his own emotions, and it is difficult for him to share it with others.

And Xu Wanxin will eventually get married.

Just avoiding like this and using him as a shield is like drinking poison to quench thirst. He didn't know why, but after his rebirth, he always felt uncomfortable when he heard others talking about him and Xu Wanxin.

He should obviously belong to Wen Nianxi!

This was also the reason why he spoke harshly to the middleman invited by Minister Xu to intercede for Xu Wanxin, so that he could make Xu Wanxin face the reality.

There was no way he could marry her.

Before he could refuse, Xu Wanxin changed her tone, "Look at me, I'm being immature again. I was only concerned about feeling sorry for my cousin, but I forgot that you've been busy all day and you want to go home and rest."

She blinked her eyes, and said playfully, "Will Wan'er treat my cousin to dinner next time?"

Pei Jian nodded indifferently, "I'm busy these days, let's talk about it later."

Without waiting for Xu Wanxin to say anything, he pulled the reins and was about to leave.

I met a familiar carriage, which was parked in front of a restaurant across the street.

Immediately afterwards, Gu Ci helped Nian Xi get out of the car.

Pei Jian stopped suddenly.

Noticing someone looking in this direction, he turned around and said nothing.

The two of them looked at each other across a noisy street.

Gu Ci's expression changed suddenly and became extremely ugly.

He did not notice Xu Wanxin standing beside him, and only stared at Pei Jian. He thought that this man was sneaking around to covet his Nian Xi, and had no regard for propriety and righteousness, and even met him here, so it was possible that Pei Jian was following him and doing this on purpose.

In short, there is nothing dirty that Pei Jian cannot do.

Pei Jian was not much better.

She looked at Gu Ci as if he were her mortal enemy. When she thought about the uncertain future of this man and how he was still dragging Nian Xi along, she became furious and wished that he would get out of her way right away.

Gu Ci's expression suddenly changed. Nian Xi was beside him and noticed it to some extent. Following his gaze, she saw Pei Jian across from her... and his cousin Xu beside him.

Really interesting.

He was still pestering her two days ago, and today he made an appointment with his dear cousin to go to a restaurant.

Haha, man.

Nian Xi withdrew her gaze indifferently, tilted her head, pinched a piece of Gu Ci's sleeve, and shook it gently.

Gu Ci came to his senses, took Nianxi's hand, and the two of them went inside without looking back.