Shang Huai's expression didn't improve much after hearing Pei Zhi's explanation.
Pei Zhi frankly said, "One of you is a great general with outstanding military achievements, and the other is the emperor."
"You two are cousins, so I'm conflicted about who I'm with."
"And they're all very troublesome."
Shang Huai understood. "So, you don't want any of them?"
Shang Huai chuckled lightly, "That sounds so nice."
"What we can't afford to offend, what we dare not offend."
"In the end, you just think that Xiao Chengci and I are a lot of trouble."
"Spend some money and go find a few decent men outside."
"When I'm happy, I'll play with them; when I'm annoyed, I'll just kick them away. I'm not worried about getting into trouble."
Pei Zhi nodded honestly, "Yes, I admit to everything you said."
Shang Huai really wanted to point his finger at Pei Zhi and call her shameless, but in the end, he held back.
Upon arriving at the Shang residence, the carriage came to a complete stop, and Shang Huai alighted directly from it, ignoring Pei Zhi inside.
Pei Zhi didn't care about any of that and slowly got off the carriage.
Even during dinner, Shang Huai unusually switched seats with Pei Minxue, not wanting to sit next to Pei Zhi.
Shang Huai's behavior was truly bizarre.
After dinner, Pei Zhi pulled Pei Minxue aside, intending to return the silver notes to him.
Pei Zhi didn't want to carry so many silver notes around since she hadn't spent the money; it was too much trouble.
While Pei Zhi and Pei Min were chatting, Xiao Chengci was also very curious as to why Shang Huai was behaving so strangely.
Xiao Chengci asked, and Shang Huai answered truthfully.
"She just dislikes the two of us."
"They felt like the two of us were like chewing gum, afraid that once we got stuck, we wouldn't be able to get rid of each other."
"So she wants to go outside and find something new, and she wants to distance herself from us."
Xiao Chengci stroked his chin thoughtfully, "So that's how it is."
Compared to Shang Huai, Xiao Chengci's emotions were much more normal.
Xiao Chengci suffered too many blows from Pei Zhi.
For example, when Xiao Chengci learned that Pei Zhi had married him, he was willing to lower himself and serve Pei Zhi.
Xiao Chengci can completely accept Pei Zhi's current behavior.
Shang Huai, who had never met Pei Zhi before, was slightly angry.
Shang Huai was hurt by Pei Zhi's disdainful attitude.
He didn't understand; he genuinely loved Pei Zhi.
He wanted to be with Pei Zhi, but Pei Zhi was thinking that if they broke up in the future, it would be difficult to get rid of him.
How could Shang Huai not be angry, how could he not be upset?
Xiao Chengci was too lazy to give Shang Huai any pointers, and after nightfall, he stayed overnight at the Shang residence.
Shang Huai was too lazy to care about Xiao Chengci. Anyway, Xiao Chengci had someone to take care of him, so he didn't need to worry about him.
After washing up and dressing, Xiao Chengci knocked on Pei Zhi's door.
Pei Zhi had just finished washing up and was covered in sweat from running. Pei Zhi took a long time to shower.
When the door opened, Pei Zhi's hair was still half-dry.
"His Majesty."
When Pei Zhi saw Xiao Chengci, she was about to kneel down and pay her respects to him.
Xiao Chengci quickly caught Pei Zhi, saying, "Didn't I say that there's no need for formalities between us?"
Pei Zhi said matter-of-factly, "Propriety must not be disregarded."
Pei Zhi has no intention of developing an ambiguous relationship with Xiao Chengci, so she naturally needs to be careful in these aspects.
"Aren't you going to invite me in for a seat?"
Pei Zhi hesitated and said, "It's late outside, Your Majesty should go back."
"If there's anything urgent, can we talk about it tomorrow?"
Shang Huai didn't say anything and walked straight into Pei Zhi's room.
Pei Zhi had no choice but to follow behind Xiao Chengci. "Your Majesty, you've come so late at night. Is there something important you need?"
Important matters? No, not really.
Xiao Chengci came here to show his loyalty to Pei Zhi.
Xiao Chengci reached out and embraced Pei Zhi.
"What does Your Majesty mean by this?"
Shang Huai pleaded, "I want to hug you, let me hug you for a moment."
Xiao Chengci had longed for this hug for far too long.
Perhaps it was because Xiao Chengci's tone was too earnest that Pei Zhi didn't push him away.
"Zhizhi, don't resist me, okay?"
"I don't care whether you want to find someone else."
"I just want to be with you and focus on the present."
“Wh…what do you mean?” Pei Zhi stammered.
Pei Zhi seemed to understand something, yet also seemed to not quite understand Xiao Chengci's meaning.
Xiao Chengci was an emperor; could he really not care?
"I don't care about titles or status, I just want to stay by your side."
"I won't restrict your behavior in any way, as long as you're willing to stay by my side and leave me a place."
Even if you get tired of me in the future and want to break up with me, I will never bother you.
During dinner, Xiao Chengci inquired with Shang Huai and knew that his opportunity had arrived.
Does Xiao Chengci really not care about these things?
Of course not, Xiao Chengci cares about it to death.
But Xiao Chengci had no choice; he could only force himself to not care.
Compared to having Pei Zhi by my side, none of this matters.
Moreover, Xiao Chengci was confident that there were few people in the world who could compare to him.
Pei Zhi still couldn't believe it: "Are you serious?"
Pei Zhi always thought it wasn't that simple.
"If you don't believe me, I can write an imperial edict, affix the imperial seal, and let you keep it."
“If I break my promise in the future, you may make the imperial edict public and let me be ridiculed by the world.”
Xiao Chengci's words made some sense.
Xiao Chengci was handsome and had a great figure.
Moreover, Xiao Chengci's advantage lies in being an emperor.
An emperor served her.
Pei Zhi had to admit that she was actually a little vain.
Those in positions of power lowered their heads for her sake, and she didn't even need to take responsibility.
With such a good offer, Pei Zhi had no reason to refuse.
Xiao Chengci was good at taking advantage of situations. Seeing Pei Zhi's silence, he understood what she meant.
Xiao Chengci embraced Pei Zhi and led her to the bed, gently beginning to undress her.
Xiao Chengci and Pei Zhi had done everything together before.
Xiao Chengci might understand Pei Zhi's body better than Pei Zhi herself.
Pei Zhi's heart, which was originally wavering, was instantly freed from hesitation because of Xiao Chengci's actions.
Pei Zhi had to admit that Xiao Chengci was indeed quite capable; he was very skilled.
While serving Pei Zhi, Xiao Chengci kept an eye on her expression, afraid that she might be unhappy in any way.
Even at the end, Pei Zhi was a little tired after riding a horse all day and felt comfortable, so she wanted to rest.
Although Xiao Chengci was still feeling unwell, he gently coaxed Pei Zhi to sleep.
After Pei Zhi fell asleep, Xiao Chengci got up, went outside, and let the cold wind blow on him to calm himself down before going back inside to keep Pei Zhi company while she slept.
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