After having breakfast today, Pei Zhi went with her mother to visit Pei Yin in her courtyard.
Pei Yin had been ill for a long time. Her mother had visited her several times, taking Pei Zhi with her, hoping the two sisters could talk.
The room in Pei Yin was filled with the smell of medicine.
Aside from coughing a few times, Pei Yin's complexion seemed normal.
To be honest, Pei Zhi thought Pei Yin looked a bit chubby and didn't seem like a patient at all.
When Pei Zhi returned from Pei Yin's courtyard, she felt that she smelled strongly of Chinese medicine.
That's why Pei Zhi took a bath in broad daylight.
Who could have known that taking a bath in one's bedroom would lead to an encounter with Shang Huai?
Pei Zhi got up, dried herself off, and came out wearing white underwear.
Clothing is cumbersome, so every time Pei Zhi finishes taking a bath, she first puts on her inner clothes.
Her outer clothes were to be put on by her maids, one layer at a time.
When Pei Zhi came out, she saw Shang Huai standing with his back to her in front of the window.
Even though Shang Huai had his back turned, Pei Zhi could still see that Shang Huai's ears were so red they were almost bleeding.
Why did you suddenly come here?
Shang Huai already knew Pei Zhi had come out, but since Pei Zhi didn't say anything, he didn't dare to turn around.
Shang Huai turned around and saw that Pei Zhi was wearing such close-fitting clothes. His face had just cooled down a bit before he came up to her again.
"Put your clothes on first."
Pei Zhi grabbed a cloak from the shelf next to her and wrapped herself in it.
Is this okay?
Shang Huai was about to say something when Pei Zhi interrupted him, "The clothes are complicated, I need to have a maid come in and help me."
After that, Shang Huai said no more.
Pei Zhi gestured for Shang Huai to come and sit down, and poured him a cup of tea.
The tea was a little cold, but it was just right for Shang Huai, as it helped him cool down.
Shang Huai drank three cups of tea before he felt much better, but he still didn't dare to look at Pei Zhi.
Pei Zhi had just finished bathing, and her whole body seemed to be covered in water vapor, her face flushed from the hot water.
The stray hairs on her forehead were also wet, making Shang Huai feel uncomfortable.
Pei Zhi then asked, "You haven't answered my question yet."
"I..." Shang Huai was startled by his own hoarse voice as soon as he opened his mouth. Why was his voice so hoarse?
Pei Zhi couldn't hold back and burst out laughing.
Shang Huai hurriedly said, "Shh, keep it down, don't let the people outside find out."
Pei Zhile said with a smile, "You dare to climb over my wall, are you afraid of being seen?"
"Didn't I want to see you?" Shang Huai also felt a little wronged. He came to see Pei Zhi as soon as he finished his business.
As a result, Pei Zhi even laughed at her.
"I was sent by His Majesty to escort the Princess back to the capital some time ago, so I haven't been able to come and see you."
Pei Zhi nodded slightly, then asked casually, "Did you go alone?"
"And His Highness the Crown Prince."
Pei Zhi tightened her grip on the cup for a moment, then relaxed.
Xiao Chengci and Shang Huai probably didn't talk about her.
Otherwise, Shang Huai wouldn't be behaving so normally right now.
"I wanted to ask you for an answer. You said you'd think about it, but it's been so long. What's your decision?"
If Shang Huai hadn't mentioned it, Pei Zhi would have almost forgotten about it.
Shang Huai asked again, "Will you marry me?"
Shang Huai looked at Pei Zhi with bright, expectant eyes.
The words of refusal were on the tip of Pei Zhi's tongue, but she didn't know how to say them.
She was the one who took the initiative to ask Shang Huai if he wanted to marry her.
Now that Shang Huai has agreed, she's gone back on her word. Doesn't that make her seem like a scoundrel?
Pei Zhi was torn between two conflicting thoughts.
Shang Huai had already told the Empress her identity, if she did not agree.
I'm afraid the Empress will summon her for an audience because of her nephew.
It's better to avoid trouble. Since she's already decided to die for her, she shouldn't cause herself any more trouble.
Pei Zhi took a deep breath and said, "I'm willing to marry you."
Shang Huai suddenly stood up: "Really?"
Pei Zhi immediately grabbed Shang Huai's arm, "Sit down, keep your voice down, don't let anyone hear you."
Shang Huai couldn't help but giggle, "I was just too happy and couldn't control myself."
Shang Huai said urgently, "I'll go find my father right now and have him come to your house to propose marriage."
"Then, we went to the palace to see my aunt and asked her to grant us a marriage."
Pei Zhi hurriedly said, "No."
Why?
Pei Zhi sighed, feigning difficulty, "My eldest sister was originally betrothed to the Second Prince, but because of my and her family background, the marriage fell through."
“She has been ill these days, and if I were to arrange a marriage now, I’m afraid it would upset her.”
Shang Huai didn't quite understand. "Does that mean I can't come to propose marriage because your eldest sister has been in poor health?"
"Of course not. Just wait a month. After a month, you can tell your father to come and propose marriage."
Shang Huai was still somewhat unwilling. Given his current mood, he wished he could let everyone know right now.
Pei Zhi said with a straight face, "You know that my relationship with my eldest sister is already awkward because of our family backgrounds, so please don't make things difficult for me."
Shang Huai pursed his lips and nodded with a wronged expression.
Seeing this, Pei Zhi leaned down and gently kissed Shang Huai on the cheek.
Shang Huai was completely stunned, and then his face and ears quickly turned red.
Shang Huai covered his cheek where Pei Zhi had kissed him, stammering, "How could you... what are you doing?"
Pei Zhi tilted her head and smiled, "I saw you were unhappy, so I'm trying to cheer you up."
Shang Huai could no longer sit still and dared not stay in Pei Zhi's bedroom for long, for fear that he might have evil intentions.
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