Chapter 51: The Grand Tutor's Engagement
Lu Sui did not reach out to take it.
"I don't like sweets. I appreciate Miss Pei's kindness."
"I know." Pei Yunjin's voice was anxious, as if she was afraid that he would refuse again. "Yunjin knows that the Grand Tutor doesn't like sweets, so the snacks we made today are all salty. The Grand Tutor was injured when he saved me that day, and Yunjin feels really bad about it. If you don't accept it, I..."
As she spoke, she couldn't help but tear up.
Although Lu Sui was a cold-hearted man, if it were any other time, he would have refused to accept it.
But at this moment, people were coming and going in front of the carriage, and Pei Yunjin was holding the box of snacks. If he didn't accept it, the girl would have no way to leave.
So, he signaled Qingxuan who was standing beside him to take it.
Seeing that he accepted it, Pei Yunjin finally smiled.
Lu Sui was about to lower the curtain when he saw Jiang Yueyao holding Chenyu's hand and walking up the stairs towards him.
He paused in his movements.
When he looked at Pei Yunjin again, he talked more.
"I heard that Miss Pei wrote another good poem a few days ago."
Pei Yunjin's eyes lit up when he heard him mention this.
How could she not know that the Grand Tutor was paying so much attention to her?
I was very excited.
But he was extremely humble in words.
"Yun Jin is just making a small fuss. The Grand Tutor is a man of profound knowledge and profound learning. He won the first place in the imperial examination at the age of sixteen. I heard that your essay in the palace examination that year amazed everyone. Even His Majesty called you a prodigy." Pei Yun Jin looked at Lu Sui with eyes full of admiration for him. "The Grand Tutor has always been Yun Jin's role model."
Her words made Lu Sui think of Jiang Yueyao.
You see, it was also flattery, but Pei Yunjin's words made Lu Sui feel very comfortable.
If Jiang Yueyao said this, what might she say?
It must be - "Sir, you are so amazing, how are you so smart? Oh, sir, you are so handsome, speak so sensible, and write so well. You are simply the most perfect man in the Daye Dynasty."
Lu Sui couldn't help but curl the corners of his lips.
Pei Yunjin, who was standing in front of him, suddenly smiled when he saw him.
Although the smile was very faint, it still made Pei Yunjin flattered.
Lu Sui's personality is not cold, but he is very indifferent.
No matter who it is, I am indifferent.
People rarely saw him angry, and no one had ever seen him laugh.
But at this moment, Pei Yunjin looked at the smile on Lu Sui's lips, first in disbelief, and then her cheeks turned red.
This time I was really shy.
It turns out that when Master Lu smiles, he looks a hundred times better than when he has a cold face.
It's so handsome that people can't bear to blink.
But this smile was fleeting.
When she wanted to take another closer look, Lu Sui had already stopped smiling.
He looked at her and returned to his usual calm demeanor: "Miss Pei, is there anything else?"
"without……"
"Then go home early and don't let the elders at home worry."
Pei Yunjin nodded slightly, his eyes becoming brighter.
"Then Yunjin will take his leave."
She glanced at him before turning around, but saw his eyes looking elsewhere.
Following his gaze, Pei Yunjin saw people coming and going over there, both men and women. He didn't think much of it and walked a few steps to get on his carriage.
The Pei family's carriage went out, and inside the carriage, Pei Yunzhu held her sister's hand.
"I saw it all just now. Sister and the Grand Tutor were having a very pleasant conversation. Sister's face was even red."
Pei Yunjin raised his hand and hit her lightly, saying angrily, "Don't talk nonsense."
"I didn't say anything nonsense." Pei Yunzhu took her arm and smiled, "I just saw the Grand Tutor smile at you. You are indeed the most talented woman in the capital. Even the Grand Tutor, who has always been aloof from women, can look at you differently."
When Pei Yunjin mentioned this, her cheeks turned even redder.
Not only did she not refute, she also covered her hot face with her hands, and her whole body was filled with shyness.
"Oh, sister, I'm shy. Sister likes the master, and the master likes sister too. Sister should be relieved now."
"Don't talk nonsense, little girl." Pei Yunjin quickly covered her mouth. "I haven't even started yet. If outsiders hear it, will my reputation still be ruined?"
"But I just saw that the Grand Tutor treats my sister better than other women."
Pei Yunzhu continued, "There are so many women who like the Master, and many who want to give him gifts, but have you ever seen him accept anything?"
"Today, my sister made some snacks by herself. Not only did the Master accept them, he also smiled at you."
"Oh, sister, maybe in a few days the Grand Tutor will ask the official matchmaker to come to your house and ask for your hand in marriage..."
"Grandpa, please keep your voice down." Pei Yunjin covered her mouth with his hand. "If you have anything to say, talk at home. Don't make it known here."
Having said that, I still have some fantasies in my heart.
The Pei family and the Lu family are a perfect match, one is the residence of the Left Prime Minister and the other is the residence of the Duke of Ying.
She is the eldest daughter of the Left Prime Minister, and he is the eldest son of the Duke's Mansion.
She is stunningly beautiful and talented, and he is powerful and handsome.
Pei Yunjin always felt that she and Lu Sui were a perfect match.
"But..." Pei Yunzhu beside her suddenly spoke again, "Sister, why did I hear that the Grand Tutor seems to be engaged?"
These words made Pei Yunjin immediately stop smiling.
"That was just a casual remark made by the Emperor at the Mid-Autumn Festival banquet that year. Neither the Grand Tutor nor the General Pingxi agreed to it. How can it be counted?"
"But the emperor's words are golden. Even if the Grand Tutor disagrees, what can we do?"
"Three years have passed, and the decree granting the marriage has yet to arrive. This engagement is no longer valid." Pei Yunjin leaned back against the soft pillow, unconcerned. "Besides, General Pingxi has been in Mobei all the time. Except for returning to the capital once during the Mid-Autumn Festival three years ago, he hasn't been back in the past three years. His legitimate daughter has never shown her face in the capital. Who knows what she looks like?"
"That's right." Pei Yunzhu felt relieved. "I heard that the desert north is always ravaged by sandstorms. Once you enter that place, your face will be cracked like bark. I guess that Shen Baoqing must be too ugly to be seen."
"Master Taifu has always had very high standards. Compared to that Shen Baoqing, my sister is simply a fairy from the nine heavens, so beautiful."
These words made Pei Yunjin smile again.
"Alright, let's not talk about this anymore. I'll take you to some gold-inlaid jade stores later. Don't you want a gold necklace? I'll buy it for you later."
"Really? Great! I want the emerald one. The ruby one last time was too tacky."
"I'll do as you say—"
…
After seeing Pei Yunjin leave, Jiang Yueyao pulled Chenyu over.
She drew aside the curtain and got into the carriage, and immediately saw the box of snacks on the small table.
The box is exquisite and the packaging is very high-end.
Jiang Yueyao sat down, glanced at Lu Sui, and then stared at the brocade box.
"This box isn't cheap. It's made of top-quality red pear wood. Wow—this girl is really willing to spend the money."
Lu Sui sneered after hearing this.
"Everyone else is rushing to give me gifts, but you always want to get something from me. Jiang Yueyao, be a person with some conscience and morality!"
"What is morality? What is conscience?" Jiang Yueyao held her chin with both hands and looked at the Grand Tutor seriously. "I haven't had these two things since I was a child."
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