Shang Huai snorted coldly, "I'm not telling you, lest you try to take her from me."
Xiao Chengci chuckled, thinking that Shang Huai was just being childish.
Given his status, how could he possibly compete with Shang Huai for someone?
Xiao Chengci was curious about which family's daughter was capable of riding horses and hunting, and who was able to play with Shang Huai.
Since Shang Huai didn't want to talk about it, Xiao Chengci didn't intend to press him further and turned around to continue admiring the moon.
Shang Huai saw Xiao Chengci staring intently at the moon hanging high in the sky outside.
"Cousin, are you missing someone too?"
"Longing?" Xiao Chengci felt a little unfamiliar with this word.
Xiao Chengci simply couldn't sleep at night and wanted to go out to admire the moon. "Why would you ask that?"
Shang Huai scratched his head. "I don't know how to put it, but it's like you're looking at the moon, and it's also like you're thinking about someone through the moon."
Shang Huai didn't know if his description was accurate, but Xiao Chengci seemed to think so.
Xiao Chengci raised an eyebrow slightly; he had actually been right about Shang Huai.
He looked at the moon, but what was Pei Zhi doing?
By this time, Pei Zhi should have already bathed and be getting ready to go to sleep.
I wonder if Pei Zhi is a little worried about him since they haven't seen each other for so long.
The trip was rushed, and it wasn't until after Xiao Chengci had set off that he remembered he should have sent a letter to Pei Zhi.
Actually, it's not a big problem. Even if Xiao Chengci is on the road, he can have someone stay at Mr. Yuan's residence to send a message to Pei Zhi.
However, Xiao Chengci later realized that he shouldn't have reported to Pei Zhi what he did or where he went.
Who is Pei Zhi? Why does he need to tell her what he's going to do?
Standing here now, I feel a little regretful.
He should have someone send a letter to Pei Zhi; that way, Pei Zhi would reply, which would offer him some comfort.
It was probably late at night, and given Shang Huai's different status, Xiao Chengci suddenly had the urge to speak.
"I recently met a girl too."
Shang Huai didn't understand Xiao Chengci's seemingly random words: "Huh?"
Xiao Chengci murmured, "I thought my feelings for her were just lust at first sight, but now, I think I miss her a little."
Xiao Chengci knew that this was not a good idea.
Shang Huai blinked and replied, "In that case, cousin, you should marry her."
"You mean, you want me to take her as a concubine?"
Shang Huai was surprised. "Cousin, why would you think that? What I mean is, I want you to marry her and make her your Crown Princess."
Shang Huai believes that if you like someone, you should give them the best.
If you really like someone, how could you bear to let them become a concubine or a mistress?
Upon hearing this, Xiao Chengci found it absurd, "How could I, with my status, marry her?"
"She can't be the first lady of the nation either."
The selection of Xiao Chengci's Crown Princess was not simply a matter of whether Xiao Chengci liked her.
The Crown Princess will be the future Empress, and she must be able to shoulder this responsibility.
Pei Zhi was found halfway through her journey, and not only was her identity awkward, but she also had no idea what to do with all this.
"But I think that if you really like someone, you don't need to think so much. If she can't do it, then I'll just do more, right?"
For no apparent reason, Xiao Chengci suddenly felt a pang of envy for Shang Huai.
Shang Huai lost his mother at a young age, which is quite pitiful, but the people around him do their best to give him the best.
Over the years, Shang Huai has done whatever he wanted.
Even now, Shang Huai can marry whomever he wants, regardless of their background, as long as Shang Huai likes them and is willing.
“I can’t do it.” Xiao Chengci turned around, no longer referring to himself as “I”. “I have my own responsibilities, and besides, it’s not that serious.”
Xiao Chengci believed that he hadn't reached that level with Pei Zhi yet.
He was willing to go against his father and mother for Pei Zhi, and even at any cost for Pei Zhi.
Shang Huai paused slightly, "In that case, cousin, you'd better not provoke that girl anymore."
Xiao Chengci didn't understand: "Why?"
"If you can't give her the best, someone else can."
After saying this, Shang Huai took his leave.
Xiao Chengci was left alone, standing in the pavilion, lost in thought for a long time.
Would others give Pei Zhi the best?
Who dares?
No one has the right to do so unless he agrees.
The following day, we set off back to Beijing.
After resting for a few days at the royal villa and getting ready, they set off back to the capital.
Princess Duanyang's carriage followed closely behind.
Shang Huai rode his horse alongside the two carriages, surrounded by the Zhenbei Army.
With people clearing the way ahead, there were no fools to block the path, and we entered the palace smoothly without any hindrance.
Shang Huai's mission was now complete.
Shang Huai apologized to Xiao Chengci, asking him to convey his apologies to the Emperor and Empress, explaining that he had urgent business to attend to and would be leaving the palace first.
After Xiao Chengci nodded, Shang Huai cheered and then ran towards the palace gate with a smile.
Xiao Chengci watched Shang Huai's retreating figure and laughed out loud for no reason.
Xiao Chengci knew that Shang Huai had gone to see the girl he liked.
Shang Huai desperately wanted to see Pei Zhi; he was eager to know the answer.
This time, Shang Huai didn't go to the trouble of borrowing a carriage from his aunt's house.
Shang Huai scaled the wall of the Duke of Pei's mansion and went to find Pei Zhi's courtyard.
From a young age, Shang Huai was a mischievous boy, easily able to climb walls and trees.
After joining the army, he became much more stable, and there were no more walls for him to climb over.
Although Shang Huai did not know which courtyard Pei Zhi lived in, he had heard Pei Zhi mention it a couple of times.
In the courtyard where Pei Zhi lives, there is an osmanthus tree that is currently in bloom, filling the entire courtyard with fragrance.
Shang Huai observed the layout for a moment, then ran to the backyard.
Shang Huai didn't have to do much to spot the maid who had previously served Pei Zhi, and followed her into Pei Zhi's courtyard.
Shang Huai was extremely skilled in light-footed martial arts. He flipped into the courtyard, circled around to the back of the main courtyard, and climbed in through a window.
Shang Huai looked around, but there was no one in the room.
Shang Huai entered Pei Zhi's bedroom. The quilt on the bed was neatly folded, and a faint fragrance wafted from it.
When Shang Huai entered the girl's bedroom for the first time, although he was curious, he didn't dare to look too much.
Shang Huai was just about to find a corner to wait for Pei Zhi to return when he heard the sound of running water behind the bedroom.
Shang Huai didn't think too much about it. He lifted the curtain and his eyes met Pei Zhi's.
Both of them were clearly very surprised.
Shang Huai was also surprised to find Pei Zhi taking a bath in broad daylight.
Pei Zhi never expected that Shang Huai would appear in her bedroom while she was bathing in her own courtyard.
They walked around so brazenly that no one noticed them.
Could it be that the guards of the Duke's mansion are so incompetent?
The two of them looked at each other, and Shang Huai dared not make a sound, afraid that Pei Zhi would scream.
Pei Zhi was the first to react, pulling over a handkerchief to cover her exposed skin.
Pei Zhi calmly asked, "Why are you here?"
Shang Huai coughed twice, not daring to look at Pei Zhi, "I...no, I'll go outside and wait for you."
After saying this, Shang Huai quickly lowered the curtain and left.
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