Zuan couldn't help but feel apologetic: "I'm really sorry, I've been investigating the case of the Duke of Yunzhong lately, and I've been so busy that I haven't had time to think about anything else."
"Hmph, as the saying goes, once a man gets a woman, he'll forget about her completely." Pei Mianman was originally just being coquettish, but as she spoke, her emotions really got the better of her, and her little mouth immediately puffed up in anger.
"Who said I've forgotten you?" Zuan magically produced a string of bright red candied hawthorns from behind his back. "I was just walking around the street thinking about what gift to buy for you, and when I saw these candied hawthorns, I bought them especially for you."
"How did you know I like candied hawthorns?" Pei Mianman's eyes lit up. Forgetting her anger, she took the candied hawthorn and carefully licked it off her red lips.
"Because I heard you mention before that when you were little, your mother bought you candied hawthorns and made you happy for days." Zu An affectionately patted her head. Who would have thought that such a stunningly beautiful woman would have such a childlike side?
"I didn't expect you to still remember." Pei Mianman's peach blossom eyes were full of smiles, with not a trace of the resentment from before.
If Zhao Zhi had seen this, he would probably have been so angry he would have vomited blood. For the past few days, he had been buying the most expensive pastries and delicacies from the best restaurants in Yunzhong City and sending them to the Pei residence every day. Pei Mianman didn't even look at them and just threw them all to the maids to eat. She herself hadn't smiled once from beginning to end.
Now, other men can buy her candied hawthorns for a few coins on the street and she'll be all smiles?
"Is it good?" Zuan looked at her curiously.
"It's delicious, but it's a bit too big, mmm..." Pei Mianman only licked it a few times at first, but the sweet taste made her eager to put the candied hawthorn in her mouth, causing her cheeks to bulge out.
"Be careful not to choke." Zu'an carefully wiped the food off her mouth.
After finally swallowing what was in her mouth, Pei Mianman's beautiful face showed a satisfied expression: "I haven't eaten candied hawthorn since my mother passed away, because it always tastes bitter. Thank you for letting me find that feeling of happiness again."
Zu An held her small hand tenderly: "It's all over now. I'll take care of you from now on."
Although the other party did not explain in detail, one can easily imagine how difficult life must have been for a child who lost his mother at a young age and was born out of wedlock.
Pei Mianman hummed in agreement and nestled gently in his arms. The two strolled in the snow, and she wished that this road would never end.
Unfortunately, the peace was broken by the sound of hooves after a while. A burly man rode up and hurriedly dismounted and bowed when he saw Zu An: "Lord Zu, I have found out what you asked me to investigate."
Only then did he notice Pei Mianman beside the other person, and he was stunned.
How could there be such a beautiful woman in the world?
Moreover, the allure she exudes is so captivating that a single glance from her can make one's body go weak.
No wonder Lord Gao and Lord Pei have been pestering him to become their disciples every day. Lord Zu is truly a role model for men.
"Thank you for your trouble. Go and continue investigating the other people," Zu'an said with a smile, taking the note from his hand.
The burly man cupped his hands in greeting, and before leaving, he couldn't help but steal a glance at Pei Mianman. He was met with her beautiful, inexplicably alluring eyes, and feeling guilty, he averted his gaze, blushing as he hurriedly left.
Having been bullied since childhood, Pei Mianman was already used to such gazes. Since the other party meant no harm, she naturally didn't take it to heart and turned to look at Zu An: "Zu, what's wrong?"
She noticed that her lover gradually frowned after reading the contents of the note.
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I was complaining that I was feeling a bit lonely during New Year's Day, but then my child got sick and had a persistent high fever and various cold symptoms. We've been to the hospital several times since the start of the New Year's holiday, and the hospital is so crowded that I'm definitely not lonely at all.
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