Shen Yunjiao briefly explained to Uncle Lin how he should take care of "Young Master Chen" in the courtyard. Before she could finish speaking, Granny Lin urged her to go home.
When Xiao Huaijin heard them leave from inside the room, the gentle expression on his face vanished completely.
His lifeless eyes were now cold and ruthless.
Someone actually dared to assassinate him within the capital city; they were incredibly bold. I just don't know who was behind it.
He has far too many enemies.
Xiao Huaijin's vision was completely dark. He frantically reached out and explored around with his hands, but could only touch the soft bed.
The soft touch suddenly reminded him of the woman's soft waist.
And that calming scent.
Xiao Huaijin suddenly felt a pang in his heart. He grabbed the light veil covering his eyes and smelled it.
It has a light, refreshing fragrance, as if it's a blend of many herbs, accompanied by a subtle, sweet floral scent.
The woman's fragrance still lingered on the light gauze.
The light and subtle atmosphere had a great effect, and Xiao Huaijin felt a long-lost sense of peace.
The shrill shouts and sounds of fighting in his mind disappeared without a trace, and he could even feel a sense of relaxation and drowsiness that he hadn't experienced in a long time.
Who exactly is she?
Before falling into a dark dream, Xiao Huaijin kept thinking about this question.
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The capital city was quiet late at night.
A horse-drawn carriage quietly passed by on the cobblestone road, the sound of its wheels rolling on the stones echoing in the still night.
As Shen Yunjiao was helped down from the carriage, the gates of the Duke's mansion were suddenly and slowly opened.
She peered into the flickering light from the doorway and saw a tall, imposing figure in dark robes; her breath caught in her throat.
Only when she got closer could she see who it was.
"Are you trying to scare people by running around here in the middle of the night instead of sleeping?" Shen Yunjiao glanced at him and walked past him, but suddenly felt a gust of wind from her side.
That bastard tried to grab my wrist again!
She cleverly jumped back, only to see Pei Zhixuan's face dark and somber in the bright candlelight. His hand couldn't grasp Shen Yunjiao and could only hover vacantly in mid-air.
Pei Zhixuan's voice was icy cold. "Have you made enough of a scene?"
The matriarch of the household is not at home managing the inner quarters, but instead indulges in playing until midnight. What kind of trick is she up to?
Shen Yunjiao didn't care about the other person's sour face. She was exhausted after working all night, so she replied irritably, "I'm going to sleep. I don't have time to chat with you like this."
"Chen, Yun, Jiao!"
Pei Zhixuan's deep voice held a hint of impatience. He took a step forward and scrutinized Shen Yunjiao with icy eyes.
"You deliberately come home so late just to make me worry. Your methods are far too superficial."
Shen Yunjiao felt like she was about to vomit blood. This son of a bitch is really narcissistic. If this were in the 21st century, I would definitely post him online and have my family help me curse him for five minutes.
"I like to go out at night, is that any of your business?" Shen Yun said casually.
She deliberately feigned an exaggerated expression of surprise, "Could it be that Your Highness is worried about my safety?"
Pei Zhixuan scoffed as if he had heard something hilarious: "Is that possible?"
"That's settled then. I don't care what you did tonight, Your Highness. Everyone can go home and find their own mothers." Shen Yunjiao finished speaking quickly and turned to leave.
Pei Zhixuan grabbed Shen Yunjiao back and pinched her chin tightly with his hand.
The sudden discomfort made her want to immediately pull Pei Zhixuan's hand away.
Unexpectedly, this scoundrel not only refused to let go, but tightened his grip even more.
Pei Zhixuan pulled her closer, and his icy aura instantly enveloped her.
"What other tricks are you planning to pull? What's next? Are you going to feign pitifulness and despair to gain my sympathy and make me pity you?" Pei Zhixuan asked in a low voice.
"I didn't, you're crazy."
"Shen Yunjiao, since you want me so much, I will agree."
Pei Zhixuan pulled Shen Yunjiao tightly into his arms, and even wanted to lean down and kiss her.
A cool sandalwood scent instantly enveloped Shen Yunjiao.
As those two glossy, thin lips drew closer, Shen Yunjiao was terrified.
She immediately used her knee to deliver a powerful blow to Pei Zhixuan's private parts.
Damn it, you little brat! I didn't learn self-defense techniques against women for nothing!
Shen Yunjiao didn't want her first kiss to be taken by a madman and a scumbag.
Pei Zhixuan winced in pain and immediately released his hold on Shen Yunjiao.
Shen Yunjiao seized the opportunity, immediately pushed him away, and stood far away from him.
Seeing Pei Zhixuan bend over, his handsome face etched with suppressed pain, Shen Yunjiao felt much better.
The bright moonlight fell on Shen Yunjiao, giving her a faint, shimmering glow. At first glance, she looked like a fairy who had stepped out of a painting.
However, this beautiful fairy uttered some cold and ruthless words: "Your Highness, I hope you will open your eyes and see who I am."
“I am the daughter of the Prime Minister, not some so-called beauties you met in Jiangnan, so that you can treat me so casually.”
Pei Zhixuan straightened up, and Shen Yunjiao's words were like a bucket of cold water poured on him.
He recalled two years ago when the high-ranking prime minister said to him, "Your Highness, the Duke's mansion has more than a hundred people who depend on you for their livelihood."
“My daughter is of noble birth, and it is your good fortune that she has taken a liking to you, a prince with only a name and no power.”
Pei Zhixuan's greatest hatred in life was being oppressed by others using their power, but unfortunately, he was not yet ready to contend with Shen Xiang!
Shen Yunjiao's words instantly brought him back to painful memories.
He said slowly and coldly, "Of course I remember."
After saying that, his face turned cold, and he strode out of the courtyard without looking back.
"Take your medicine if you're sick." Shen Yunjiao gave him the middle finger as he walked away.
One of them walked south, and the other walked north. Pei Zhixuan was heading towards the study, which was located in the northwest corner of the courtyard.
However, as he walked through the corridor, he saw a woman holding a lantern standing at the end waiting for him.
Pei Zhixuan relaxed his brow and went to greet him. "It's late and the dew is heavy. Why are you standing here alone?"
A hint of shyness appeared on Fang Ziyu's fair face. She took out a small porcelain bottle from her sleeve. "Your Highness, have you forgotten? A few days ago I said I would prepare a bottle of wound medicine for you."
"The formula for this medicine was left to me by my master. I thought it would definitely be useful to His Highness."
Looking at the gentle and quiet woman, Pei Zhixuan thought of the arrogant daughter of the prime minister from earlier.
What a shrew!
A flicker of annoyance crossed his eyes, but he quickly masked it.
Pei Zhixuan stretched out his large hand, and the light bottle landed in his palm. "Ziyu, I have something to say to you."
Fang Ziyu said with a smile, "Why is Your Highness so solemn? It makes Ziyu a little nervous."
Pei Zhixuan's dark eyes were deep but devoid of any emotion.
"Your Highness?"
Pei Zhixuan exhaled, slowly gathering the medicine bottle in his hand and placing it in his palm. "Ziyu, would you be willing to marry me?"
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