Chapter 12: Awkward. Then you say you like me.
When Pei Ji rushed to the east wing, He Zhiliao was also there.
But the other party didn't even look at him, as if he didn't exist at all. He couldn't help but get nervous. Could it be that his mother said something in front of the little mute again?
"What's the matter, mother?" Pei Ji asked quickly, and immediately sat down next to He Zhiliao. His deep eyes stared at him closely, and there was a subtle hint of nervousness in his eyes. "Why didn't you see me?"
He Zhiliao's body stiffened, and he slowly turned to face him, nodded slightly at him, and that was all.
He has been like this since he married into the Pei Mansion.
Pei Ji knew that his change had begun since he was reborn to mend their relationship. No one else could perceive He Zhile's emotions better than him, and why he suddenly became so resistant to him...
"Did you say something bad about me?" Pei Ji immediately directed his attack at Qin Yurong.
Qin Yu couldn't stand it any longer and threw the fruit beside her at him. Her rich and gentle face was filled with anger. "Pei Yunzhou! Be serious!"
Pei Ji quickly took the fruit and stuffed it into He Zhiliao's palm. He frowned and said one word, "Speak."
What a cold word.
He Zhiliao, who was standing beside him, trembled. How could he speak to his mother like that?
"The palace has sent an invitation, saying there will be a flower viewing banquet in two days. I want to take your Zhengjun with me." Qin Yurong had long been accustomed to his irritating appearance and could accept it. She said with a hint of meaning, "I didn't want to bring him into the palace at first, after all, what happened before. But the Queen sent an invitation, specifically asking him to go too. I think it's not appropriate for him to only bring Chunjian..."
Pei Ji understood instantly and nodded, "Someone will be sent over in the afternoon."
Qin Yurong said, "That's good. With a few more maids accompanying us, even if something urgent happens, there will be someone to take care of us."
These words were said in a particularly disrespectful way, and were clearly using the previous incident to make him ignore it.
In an instant, Pei Ji felt that the chair under him became uncomfortable, but he remained where he was, as if he was not moved at all.
What does Pei Ji’s past actions have to do with Pei Ji’s present actions?
"Although your body is restricted in the palace, you must learn to protect yourself. After the flower viewing banquet is over, you can come and listen to my discipline." Qin Yurong said softly.
Of course, she didn't want to set rules for He Zhiliao, but she knew that his biological mother died early and his stepmother was good at superficial work and would not be able to teach him many things.
Naturally, she has to teach now.
Let’s not talk about anything else for now. The most important thing to learn is how to deal with those people in the palace. In the future, when you meet other people’s ladies, you have to say a few words to them, otherwise you will inevitably be bullied.
Naturally, given the Pei family's current status, those ladies would not dare to say anything. Instead, those of similar age are the most difficult to deal with.
He Zhiliao knew that his mother-in-law was doing this for his own good, so he nodded obediently and even gave her a faint and beautiful smile, which made Pei Ji very jealous.
Qin Yurong didn't say anything else. The reason she called Pei Ji along was that she hoped He Zhile wouldn't be nervous, and she also wanted Pei Ji to know that they were going there so that he wouldn't make trouble again.
As soon as the two returned to Qingyuan, Pei Ji couldn't wait to push him onto the chaise longue.
Qingyuan was small, and the items inside were also small. In addition, the chaise longue was narrower than the bed, so He Zhiliao was forced to lie down and took up the entire chaise longue.
Pei Ji supported his arms on both sides of him, staring at him with sharp and inquiring eyes. The man under him lowered his eyes and didn't want to look at him. Even his noble head was slightly turned away, with his hands placed on his chest, his whole body full of resistance.
"Did I make you unhappy?" Pei Ji asked in a deep voice.
Although he didn't think so, the little mute's expression clearly showed it.
Of course he knew that no matter what he did, the little mute would not be angry with him, but there was some annoyance and unhappiness...even if it was just a little bit, he didn't want him to bear it alone.
Besides, he really didn't know.
He Zhiliao's eyelashes trembled slightly. He wanted to look up to see Pei Ji's expression, but seemed to have thought of something and hesitated to do so.
Perhaps he was not as important to Pei Ji as he thought. He had misunderstood Pei Ji's feelings. The other party only treated him the same way he treated Zheng Jun, not because he liked him.
He was the one who overstepped the boundaries.
[No, I was in a bad mood and caused you trouble.]
It's rare for him to speak without being forced, but it's particularly troublesome. It would be better not to say such ambiguous words.
But Pei Ji always found a way to deal with him.
"Feeling down?" He snorted, his eyes gradually darkening as he hurled insults. "Then it must be the Qingyuan servants who've upset you, and it's easy to vent your anger... Yuanrong! Drag all the Qingyuan servants down and give them fifty lashes. As for those who always gossip, cut off their tongues and sell them off!"
"Yes!" Yuanrong responded quickly.
The servants of Qingyuan naturally included him and Chunjian, but he knew his master quite well, so there must be something fishy about him suddenly saying these things.
"Ah!" He Zhiliao quickly stood up and hugged Pei Ji's arm. His eyebrows and eyes turned red, and his mouth opened and closed in a hurry, but he couldn't even utter a word.
But every movement and expression was begging Pei Ji not to do that.
He shouldn't let others bear the responsibility for his angry words.
Pei Ji lowered his eyes and looked at him. His dark eyes seemed to be ready to stir up a storm at any time, clamoring to drag He Zhiliao into it, but would not hurt him at all.
"So, why didn't you tell me when I asked you nicely? You should know how much I care about you, so why torture me like this?" Pei Ji's voice was light and faint, as if he really had doubts but also seemed dissatisfied with it.
【sorry. 】
He Zhiliao apologized silently.
There is no other way.
He couldn't directly expose Pei Ji's lies. His so-called concern was just for his own purposes.
Even though he had expected it, he still felt sad when he heard it.
Call him stupid, he never expected Pei Ji to like him. Just like he loved him wholeheartedly, but he had never even thought of marrying him. How could he dare to think about these things?
But he didn't expect that the other party was actually thinking of taking advantage of him...
But that's true, otherwise it can't explain why the other party is so nice to him.
"Fourth Young Master, our young master went to Third Young Master's courtyard to look for you just now!" Chun Jian was waiting outside the house anxiously. He knew that the whole story was difficult to explain, so he simply shouted inside through the crack of the door.
He had heard those words so clearly that he was so furious that he wanted to take his young master and run away, but he couldn't escape...
Pei Ji was stunned for a moment, then burst into laughter when he realized what was happening. He then looked down at He Zhile, who was still stunned. He said helplessly, "I made you misunderstand. I didn't mean to take advantage of you. I was just too lazy to explain to Third Brother because he always talks nonsense."
He Zhiliao nodded slightly, looked at him, then looked outside, as if to say not to punish them.
"I don't want to hear you say that you are unhappy. If you are unhappy, you should come to me. If you have any questions, you should ask me instead of worrying about it yourself." Pei Ji was reluctant to give in, and even had an extremely hard attitude. He was determined to see him say it in person.
[I understand. I'm sorry. Please let them go.]
When He Zhiliao faced Pei Ji, he had no choice but to give in and just nodded obediently no matter what he said.
Pei Ji was most afraid of him being like this. He seemed well-behaved and sensible, but in fact, he was hiding a lot of thoughts. Otherwise, in his previous life, he wouldn't have risked everything for the Pei family and went to beat that bullshit drum for the Pei family after being hurt so badly by him...
"I'll let them go, and you won't be upset with me anymore, okay?" Pei Ji discussed with him, "If you have any questions in the future, you can ask me directly."
He Zhiliao nodded quickly.
Just keep your thoughts more hidden in the future.
He already knew that Pei Ji would not like him, so he just needed to hide his disappointment and sadness deeper, and smile at him every day, then he could continue to live.
Pei Ji laughed, "Yuan Rong, all of you please withdraw."
Yuan Rong knew that his young master said those words just to scare people and force Zhengjun to tell the truth. Since his goal was achieved, there was naturally no need to fight and kill them, the slaves.
He dragged Harumi away again.
"I'll ask the embroiderer to make you some clothes to wear when you enter the palace, so that outsiders won't gossip about me mistreating you. I need to let others know that you are the apple of my eye." Pei Ji pinched his cheek, "You've gained some weight."
He Zhiliao panicked and covered his face with his hands. Had he become uglier recently? Would Pei Ji dislike him like this? Should he eat less?
Emotions were not hidden, but expressed directly.
Pei Ji took his hand and held it to his face, and asked softly: "I have always wanted to ask, if I become unrecognizable, will you still be happy with me?"
"Ah..." He Zhiliao responded hesitantly.
"Why are you hesitating?!" Pei Ji instantly became nervous. "Could it be that once I'm in a disfigured state, you'll look for someone else? How could you be so... so cruel!"
He Zhiliao's eyes widened instantly and he shook his head quickly. He didn't say anything!
Pei Ji released his hand and pretended to be hurt, sighing to himself, "I was so foolish, thinking that you loved me so deeply, and I thought I would never let you down in this life. I didn't expect that you only loved this skin!"
"Ah!" He Zhiliao quickly hugged his arm and shook it hard. He really didn't say anything, so why did he get misunderstood like this?
He opened his lips to explain, but Pei Ji refused to look down at him. He Zhiyi became anxious and stretched out his hands to hold his face tightly, forcing him to look at him.
Pei Ji's handsome face was squeezed by a pair of not-so-tender hands, forcing his mouth to pout, revealing his front teeth faintly.
[Don't be sad, you misunderstood me. I don't mean to dislike you less just because your skin is damaged...]
"Then tell me that you like me." Pei Ji immediately moved his lips, which were forced to pout, as if he had caught something.
He Zhiliao bit her lower lip lightly, raised her eyelids to look at him in fear and shyness, her bright and clear eyes were moist, and the corners of her eyes were tinged with shy red.
There is a sense of wanting to refuse but also wanting to accept.
Pei Ji's breathing suddenly became rapid, but he still restrained himself.
【I love you...】
Pei Ji smiled brightly, pinched his chin and kissed him.
Who said he was a little mute?
He can clearly say such sweet words.
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