Madam Lu had never seen such a large mansion in her life, and there were maids serving her every day.
This kind of blissful life was something Lu's mother never dared to dream of before.
Now, when facing Pei Zhi, Lu's mother smiles like a madam every day, even speaking in a soft, gentle voice; she's incredibly obsequious.
After settling into his home, Lu Xiuyuan invited Pei Minxue to his house for a housewarming party.
Pei Minxue readily agreed, saying he would also bring a friend along for the get-together.
Lu Xiuyuan was naturally extremely pleased.
Xiao Chengci had been waiting for so long, and he was finally able to meet Pei Zhi.
Xiao Chengci changed out of his python robe and into a neat blue robe.
Pei Minxue arrived at the East Palace early in the morning, preparing to attend the banquet with His Highness the Crown Prince.
As a result, they watched helplessly as His Highness the Crown Prince changed into one outfit after another, as if he were looking at a different person.
Finally, Pei Minxue could only helplessly say that today's protagonist was not His Highness the Crown Prince.
This earned him a lot of eye-rolls from Xiao Chengci, but at least he was finally able to set off.
Sitting in the carriage, Pei Minxue reminded Xiao Chengci, "Your Highness, during the banquet later, if you see Compiler Lu being intimate with Zhizhi, please don't flip the table."
Xiao Chengci said unhappily, "When have I ever overturned the table in front of Zhizhi?"
Xiao Chengci was too busy trying to impress Pei Zhi to dare to lose his temper.
"Is it just the few of us today? That kid Shang Huai didn't come, did he?"
Pei Minxue shook his head, "I don't know if Zhizhi invited him."
Xiao Chengci sneered, "You should warn that warrior Shang Huai that he can't control his temper now."
Upon arriving at the residence, Lu Xiuyuan alighted from the carriage first, followed closely by Xiao Chengci.
You can't come to a housewarming party empty-handed, of course.
Pei Minxue prepared the finest writing brushes, ink, paper, and inkstones, while Xiao Chengci was much more direct.
A box of jewelry was prepared, all as a gift for Pei Zhi.
The servants in the mansion were all provided by Pei Minxue, and Pei Minxue was led in without even needing to announce his arrival.
Upon entering the inner courtyard, Xiao Chengci heard Shang Huai's voice, and his face immediately fell.
Xiao Chengci wasn't so forgiving of someone who had just locked himself in a dungeon a few days ago.
It should be noted that the last person who could control Xiao Chengci was Emperor Xiao, Xiao Chengci's biological father, the current emperor.
When Shang Huai saw that the person who came was Xiao Chengci, his expression didn't improve much either.
Lu Xiuyuan greeted the two warmly. When Lu Xiuyuan saw the people Pei Minxue brought, he felt that they looked somewhat familiar.
Lu Xiuyuan had met His Highness the Crown Prince before, but only once during the palace examination.
Lu Xiuyuan focused on answering the questions and didn't dare to look up.
On another occasion, at a thank-you banquet, it was in the evening, and Lu Xiuyuan did not dare to face His Highness the Crown Prince directly.
"You can just call him Senior Brother. He and Zhizhi used to be students of the same master."
Pei Minxue was afraid that Lu Xiuyuan would suspect anything about Xiao Chengci's name, no matter which character was chosen out of context.
Lu Xiuyuan guessed that the person in front of him was of noble status, so he quickly bowed and said, "Greetings, Senior Brother."
Xiao Chengci scrutinized Lu Xiuyuan with a critical eye, and finally snorted as a greeting.
Shang Huai rolled his eyes, wondering what Xiao Chengci was so arrogant about.
Pei Zhi led the servants to serve the dishes and drinks, and then invited everyone to take their seats.
Shang Huai presented the gift he had prepared: "A fine horse, transported from the north for you. It's currently being kept in my residence. You can ride it out for some fresh air whenever you have time."
Horses transported from the north were naturally very precious.
Xiao Chengci deeply regretted his miscalculation. Shang Huai made a nice suggestion: to keep the horses in the mansion.
So when Pei Zhi gets up, she'll go find Shang Huai, and then the two of them will go horseback riding together.
Pei Zhi accepted it without hesitation: "Thank you."
Pei Zhi hadn't ridden a horse in a long time, and her body felt quite stiff.
Pei Minxue's gift was for Lu Xiuyuan, who accepted it with great gratitude.
In comparison, the jewelry given by Xiao Chengci was not so outstanding.
Having gotten off to a bad start, Xiao Chengci's expression was not good during dinner.
Xiao Chengci drank his wine in silence, watching Pei Zhi serve food to Lu Xiuyuan, which made Xiao Chengci even more displeased with Lu Xiuyuan.
Xiao Chengci then poured wine into Lu Xiuyuan's cups, and Lu Xiuyuan, unable to refuse, drank quite a bit.
Lu Xiuyuan couldn't hold his liquor; after only a few drinks, he felt extremely dizzy.
Pei Zhi had the servants help Lu Xiuyuan into the room, while she stayed behind to entertain the others.
Xiao Chengci rebuked Lu Xiuyuan, and Pei Zhi reciprocated in kind.
When Pei Zhi offered a toast, Xiao Chengci naturally accepted it without hesitation.
Even though Xiao Chengci had a high alcohol tolerance, he was still drunk by Pei Zhi and started talking nonsense.
He grabbed Pei Zhi's hand and kept saying that he was wrong and shouldn't have treated Pei Zhi that way before.
He also said that Pei Zhi shouldn't be forced to do it...
Upon hearing this, Pei Zhi immediately covered Xiao Chengci's mouth to prevent him from uttering any inappropriate words.
"He's drunk, I'll take him to rest first."
Pei Minxue hurriedly asked, "Do you need any help?"
"No need, you guys drink, I'll be back soon."
How could Pei Zhi dare to ask Pei Minxue for help? What if Xiao Chengci said something he shouldn't have? She would lose all face.
Pei Zhi personally helped Xiao Chengci to the guest room, left him on the bed, and then prepared to leave.
Xiao Chengci suddenly grabbed Pei Zhi's wrist and wouldn't let go.
"Zhizhi, I really know I was wrong, please forgive me."
Pei Zhi shook her hand: "Let go first."
"If I don't let go, will you forgive me, or is there something you want me to do for you?"
"How about I kneel down for you?"
How could Pei Zhi allow the Crown Prince to kneel before her? Naturally, she immediately stopped him.
Pei Zhi's expression also turned sour. "What are you doing? Are you threatening me?"
"How could I dare to threaten you now? I just don't know how to treat you well."
"Why are you being nice to me? I'm already married."
Even if you get married, it won't stop me from being good to you.
Pei Zhi raised an eyebrow. She hadn't expected Xiao Chengci to be so magnanimous.
"What, I'm married, aren't you angry?"
"Angry?" Xiao Chengci shook his head. "How could I dare to be angry? Besides, I have no right to be angry."
Xiao Chengci is now very clear about his own position.
Xiao Chengci said with a dazed look in his eyes, "I'm sorry, I shouldn't have forced you to serve me before."
Pei Zhi said irritably, "If you hadn't brought it up, I would have forgotten about the past."
"How about I return it to you?"
Pei Zhi didn't quite understand: "What?"
"It was wrong of me to force you to serve me before. I'll serve you back today, okay?"
"You?" Pei Zhi looked at Xiao Chengci with suspicion. "To serve me?"
Does Xiao Chengci look like someone who can serve others when he's drunk?
"I've read quite a few brochures and learned some things."
Pei Zhi shook her head, trying to stay rational. "I don't have time to waste on your nonsense."
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