Chapter 895 Aristocratic Family (6)
But seeing that Shen Miao seemed to be unaffected at all, Pei Lang couldn't help but feel a little bitter in his heart.
"Sir, you came to Daliang with me out of helplessness." Shen Miao said, "Now we are stuck in a tangle. What are your plans for the future?" She paused and said, "Back then, I forced you to do the Firefly incident. You had no choice. I feel really guilty for forcing you to leave your hometown. If you want to leave, that's fine."
Hearing this, Pei Lang glanced at Shen Miao in surprise.
Shen Miao had always felt justified in her dealings with him. From the moment she threatened Pei Lang with the firefly, he had sensed a subtle emotion in Shen Miao's mind, a feeling that seemed hostile, yet something more than just hostility. Pei Lang had once investigated her carefully out of suspicion, but ultimately came to nothing.
But now, when Shen Miao faced him, that hostility was gone. It was as if she had let go of something, very peaceful, but it made Pei Lang feel a little lost. It was as if something special had disappeared with Shen Miao's letting go.
Shen Miao looked at Pei Lang, feeling somewhat emotional.
She had always defined Pei Lang as someone who "owed her a great deal." However, when Xie Jingxing revealed that Pei Lang had been imprisoned in Fu Xiuyi's dungeon, tortured to death but refusing to reveal her identity, her perspective on some things changed. Shen Miao knew how Fu Xiuyi punished those who betrayed her. Even in that situation, Pei Lang hadn't revealed her identity, and Shen Miao couldn't articulate how she felt.
Thinking about it now, the reason she hated Pei Lang and held so much resentment against him was because he had always sided with Fu Xiuyi. When Fu Xiuyi dealt with the Shen family, Pei Lang had stood by and watched. He hadn't even spoken a word for Fu Ming when the Crown Prince was deposed, nor had he attempted to stop Wanyu's marriage.
But in this world, if someone helps you, it's a favor; if someone doesn't help you, it's their duty. In any case, Pei Lang's relationship with her has never reached the point where he has to help her.
As for this life, Pei Lang was no longer Fu Xiuyi's man. They had even turned against each other and had become enemies. There was no reason for him to turn to Fu Xiuyi anymore. So, there was no need for him to persist despite his reluctance.
Revenge is something you have to do on your own. Simple hatred or resentment will not help at all.
Pei Lang suppressed the disappointment in his heart and asked, "What are your plans for the future?"
Shen Miao was startled: “Me?”
Pei Lang's eyes became clear again, as if he had returned to the alert and incomparable Imperial Preceptor. He said, "The location of Prince Rui's Mansion doesn't seem as invincible as it appears. I think there are some variables in the Daliang Imperial Family."
He looked at Shen Miao: “Even if the Daliang Royal Family has nothing to do with me, Prince Rui’s Mansion has ways to protect itself, but your path may not be smooth.”
Shen Miao frowned slightly: “Indeed, sir, when you mention these things….”
"I can lend you a helping hand." Pei Lang said.
Shen Miao: “Sir?”
"Although I'm not a worldly-wise person, I can do my best. Liuying and I are both relying on you to gain a foothold in Daliang. The better you live and the more stable your footing, the better off we can all be. Even for my own benefit, I must help you. I want to stay in Prince Rui's mansion." He paused. "It might be even better if I could also participate in Daliang's court affairs, or if I could offer advice on some of your matters."
After a long silence, Shen Miao said, "Mr. Pei, think it over. You don't owe me anything. There's no need to tie your life to mine. You don't have to rely on me. With your own abilities, you can live well. There's no need to bother with those excuses. You're not someone who pursues fame or fortune."
Pei Lang smiled bitterly in his heart. Shen Miao seemed to understand him very well, even better than he knew himself. Even he himself didn't know when he had developed such an inexplicable obsession, but he was stubbornly unwilling to sever ties with her.
He said, "This is my choice."
Shen Miao took a deep breath and was about to speak when she saw Jingzhe walk in from outside. She didn't know where she got a beautifully decorated invitation card and said, "Madam, the invitation for the Caixia Banquet has been delivered. It says that the invitation is for the Princess of Rui. I have received this invitation. Madam, please take a look."
As soon as Shen Miao arrived in Daliang, someone came to deliver an invitation. This was her first time appearing in the circle of noble ladies in Longye, and the other party obviously had ulterior motives.
She asked, “Who sent the post?”
"Longye General's Pavilion, a gift from Madam Lu."
Shen Miao paused.
The Wen Ye family and the Wu Lu family, two major families in Daliang, seem to have a very delicate relationship with the royal family.
It turns out that he came with bad intentions.
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