Chapter 125 She praised my skills
Duan Jiu retreated awkwardly, thinking that he had become smarter at this time, but only intermittently, and then motioned Wen Zhu to continue.
"I'm done." Wen Zhu said.
"Since she wants to investigate, then let her investigate," Pei Jing opened a secret letter and casually asked, "Did she mention anything about me today?"
Wen Zhu glanced at his brother secretly. When it comes to guessing the boss's intentions, he still has to look at Duan Jiu.
But she couldn't quite understand the look in her brother's eyes, so she tried to say, "Second Miss Jiang... is a little embarrassed and angry."
"Shame and anger?" Pei Jing raised his eyes and asked in confusion, "What do you mean by shame and anger?"
Wen Zhu glanced at Duan Jiu again, and Duan Jiu's eyes almost twitched. "That's right, Miss Jiang Er said she was forced."
Pei Jing smiled, "It is true that I took the initiative, but..."
Duan Jiu and Wen Zhu pricked up their ears at the same time, "But?"
"But she didn't slap me, nor did she call me a pervert. She even praised my skills. It doesn't seem like this is her first time."
Wen Zhu felt her face getting a little hot. She secretly glanced at Duan Jiu and saw that her brother also turned his face away in embarrassment.
This... is a bit too detailed.
Pei Jing seemed oblivious, his slender fingers gently stroking his chin as he asked thoughtfully, "What else did she say?"
Wen Zhu said stiffly, "I didn't say anything, but Jiang Chenglang, that is, Young Master Jiang, called the prince 'Prince's brother-in-law' in front of the young lady."
"Oh?" Pei Jing raised an eyebrow. "Did she object at that time?"
Wen Zhuxin said that the focus at that time was not on the title, but he really didn't have the time to refute it.
"No," she said.
A hint of joy flashed in Pei Jing's eyes, and the corners of his mouth rose unconsciously: "This brother-in-law is quite sensible. I'll buy him some candy later. Buy ten boxes and say they are gifts from me."
"Uh..." Wen Zhu said, "The lady doesn't let him eat candy. She's very strict."
Pei Jing hesitated for a moment and said, "Since she said so, then let's listen to her. After all, men are responsible for the outside affairs and women for the inside affairs."
Wen Zhu and Duan Jiu looked at each other, and Duan Jiu nodded heavily.
Wen Zhu finally understood why Duan Jiu said that it was extremely difficult to work for the prince now, because one would easily roll his eyes if not careful, and he had to hold back what was in his heart and not say it out loud.
The two came out of the study and breathed a sigh of relief at the same time.
"Brother, it's not easy for you."
"It's not easy for you either."
Wen Zhu said, "I'm quite easy to deal with. Miss Jiang Er is very easy to get along with."
Duan Jiu felt even more uncomfortable. Wen Zhu tugged at his sleeve and said, "But you've seen a lot of fun around the prince, right? I heard that at the restaurant today..."
Duan Jiu's previous depression was swept away. There is gain and loss. Although it was not easy for him, he could see the excitement that others could not see.
The two chatted under the eaves for a while, and then they heard Pei Jing's cold voice.
"Duanjiu!"
"Hey." Duan Jiu rushed over, "I'm here."
Pei Jing handed him a secret report, "My father's wet nurse has been found."
Duan Jiu quickly scanned the secret report and said, "The wet nurse is old. It will probably take several months for her to get to the capital from Huaitang. Why don't I go there myself and pick her up."
"No need." Pei Jing hesitated for a moment and said, "The road is bumpy and there might be accidents. I will go there myself. There are some things that the wet nurse knows best, and I want to ask her in person."
Duan Jiu nodded, "When is your Highness going to set off?"
"About the next two days," Pei Jing said, "and we'll leave as soon as we've arranged matters in Beijing."
After Duan Jiu agreed, he prepared to go downstairs to make arrangements.
"besides."
Duan Jiu suddenly stopped and asked, "What else do you want, Your Majesty?"
"Don't discuss this king's words in front of him from now on."
"I didn't..." Duan Jiu reacted immediately. The prince had excellent hearing, and the two of them were chatting too happily and spoke a little loudly.
Although the prince is very cruel to others, he is actually very tolerant towards his subordinates.
"Yes." Duan Jiu retreated awkwardly.
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There are not many flowers or plants in Jiang Fei's west courtyard, only an old tree that can provide shade in the summer.
Jiang Fei ushered him into the house and asked, "How did you find time to come here today, Princess?"
Princess Anping's brows were a little gloomy. She glanced around the room and said, "I happened to be passing by and thought I'd come see you."
"Princess, please sit down," Jiang Fei said with a smile, "My place is too simple, I'm sorry to have embarrassed you."
Princess Anping happened to be passing by and remembered that she hadn't seen Jiang Fei for a long time, so she stopped by to see her. However, she didn't expect that Jiang Fei's residence was so simple.
"You here..." Princess Anping hesitated and gently stroked a crack on the table with her fingers.
Jiang Fei saw the tenderness in the princess' eyes and quickly brewed a cup of tea and handed it to her. "It's a bit shabby, but this place is quiet."
She pointed to the old tree outside the window and said, "In the summer, I can enjoy the coolness under the shade of the tree. It's much more practical than those fancy gardens."
Princess Anping smiled and said, "You are really open-minded."
"What can I do if I can't see things clearly? I'm the one who's depressed. If no one cares about me, I can only feel sorry for myself."
Princess Anping heard the hidden meaning in her words and pursed her lips slightly.
Jiang Fei said, "I see that the princess has become thinner. Is there something wrong?"
Princess Anping was full of grievances and didn't know who to tell. Jiang Rufei was the only person she wanted to talk to.
"The last time I went back, Zhang Zheng ignored Concubine Zhou for a few days, but..." She smiled bitterly and shook her head, saying, "He and Concubine Zhou grew up together, so their feelings are different. Zhang Zheng favored her, and after a few days of being indifferent, their feelings became even stronger than before. I shouldn't have interfered in the first place."
"Princess, please don't think so." Jiang Fei put down the teacup. "You didn't put a knife to his neck to force him to marry you. He wanted both. If he really wanted to marry you, he might as well be your godson. He could also marry you. Why marry her and ruin her?"
Princess Anping was stunned at first, then she burst out laughing, and the depression she had been feeling for many days seemed to dissipate a little with the laughter.
"You have such a big mouth." The princess shook her head and smiled, but tears welled up in the corners of her eyes.
Jiang Fei said sternly, "My Lady, believe it or not, even if you hadn't married him, Concubine Zhou wouldn't have been able to become the principal wife. People like Zhang Zheng only want to climb up the ladder, not down. Sooner or later, he'll have to find someone from a higher family background. It's the same for anyone else."
Princess Anping seemed to be lost in thought, as if she had taken the words to heart, but also as if she was lost in thought.
Jiang Fei said to herself: "I have no one to love me, so I can only love myself. The princess is loved by someone, and the princess only has the princess as a daughter, how distressed she must be."
Princess Anping thought of her mother wiping her tears and felt guilty. She had chosen the wrong person and made everyone suffer, but how could it be easy to let go?
After all, she gave her heart, but it was just a mistake.
The two chatted for a while, and Jiang Fei went to the kitchen, ready to cook some home-cooked dishes for Princess Anping.
"Miss, do you want this dish shredded or sliced?"
"Slice it. The princess likes it crispy, right?"
Princess Anping stood at the door and nodded with a smile.
While picking vegetable leaves, Jiang Fei stared at the old tree outside the window in a trance. The swaying shadows of the tree reminded her of the panic she felt when she was alone when she first came here.
Now she has around her a maid who is always nagging about daily necessities, a female guard who is using a knife to make a fire, a fat boy who is drooling in the corner, and Princess Anping, who she considers to be her friend.
The whole yard was filled with the smell of smoke and the noisy voices of people, which made the old trees look lively.
The meal was in full swing. Before anyone had even put down their chopsticks, a maid ran into the west wing and bowed to Princess Anping and Jiang Fei.
"The county horseman is here, and he said he's here to take the princess back."
Jiang Fei asked, "Have you invited anyone in?"
The maid looked a little embarrassed. She looked at Princess Anping and said, "I invited him, but the prince wouldn't come in. He said he was waiting at the door. Please hurry up, Princess."
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