Chapter 337 Pinky Promise
“Okay, it’s not a little dumpling.” Pei Ji still complied.
He verbally agreed with everything she said, but his expression clearly said: You are my little dumpling.
Sheng Sheng, hands on her hips and stamping her foot, angrily accused him, "Brother Pei Ji, how could you do this to me!"
The little dumpling looked so adorable that Pei Ji couldn't help but clench his fist and put it to his mouth, letting out a soft laugh.
What's wrong with me?
"Just, just..."
What should she say? Should she say that you can't call me Little Dumpling?
The little dumpling pouted, her momentum weakening, and she haughtily snorted, "Anyway, Brother Pei Ji, you've offended Sheng Sheng."
"Alright, I'm sorry." Pei Ji produced a small gardenia-shaped bracelet as if by magic. "This is a gift to apologize to you. Please calm down, okay?"
The boy's voice was deep yet gentle, with a rising tone at the end, carrying a hint of laughter. It was like a feather falling into Sheng Sheng's ear, doting and indulgent, more stirring than the night breeze.
Sheng Sheng took the unique and adorable little bracelet with some surprise and examined it carefully.
This looks like a real gardenia. It seems to have been coated with something that feels smooth to the touch, sealing the flower inside.
Wow, that's amazing! How did you do that? How can you preserve fresh gardenias forever like that?
Her dark, grape-like eyes sparkled as she looked up at Pei Ji, wanting to ask him about the secret of the bracelet. Strands of hair swayed gently in the wind, accidentally drifting onto her eyes and obscuring her bright pupils.
Pei Ji gently raised his hand and tucked the unruly strand of hair behind her ear.
The little dumpling had no choice but to shut up for the time being, standing obediently and letting him do as he pleased.
She was still holding the gardenia bracelet in her hands, completely unguarded and letting him do whatever he wanted, her whole being exuding complete trust.
Pei Ji's eyes darkened, his hand paused for a moment, and something flashed in his eyes.
She hadn't seen him clearly, so she tilted her head slightly and called softly, "Brother Pei Ji?"
Pei Ji's fingers twitched slightly, but he quickly regained his composure and said, "Hmm."
Pei Ji resumed his usual demeanor and quietly gazed at her.
He didn't even notice the slight ripple in his heart, and instead held up the gardenia bracelet in his hand, smiling as he said, "Brother Pei Ji, this is really beautiful!"
The little girl's eyes crinkled into crescents, and she regarded the simple gardenia bracelet as a precious treasure.
"I'm glad you like it." Pei Ji smiled softly.
Sheng Sheng put the bracelet on her wrist, then raised her hand and waved it under the moon. Part of the moon was blocked by her hand. Sheng Sheng looked up at the bracelet and liked it more and more.
"Brother Pei Ji, what is that outside? Can gardenias be preserved inside like this forever?"
"It was made with peach gum," Pei Ji replied softly. "It can't be preserved indefinitely; at most, it will wither completely in about half a year."
"Ah..." Sheng Sheng was a little disappointed; she really liked the bracelet.
"What's there to be sad about?" Pei Ji chuckled and ruffled her hair.
"Sheng Sheng likes this, but it can't be kept forever, which is a little disappointing..." Sheng Sheng explained with a pout, but quickly cheered up and smiled, "However, it's not just Sheng Sheng's birthday this year, Brother Pei Ji can give her a string of them every year, right?"
Sheng Sheng smiled and shook her wrist at Pei Ji, saying happily, "Even if it withers, I'll keep it safe in the little box. Brother Pei Ji will give me a new one every year, and that will fill the little box."
Pei Ji was taken aback, his pupils dilating slightly.
Pei Ji tightened his grip on his back, his fingertips turning white.
He can't even guarantee a certain future for himself, so does he have the right to make that promise to her?
The little dumpling was innocent and naive, laughing so radiantly, unaware that her casual remark was so closely linked to the word "future".
After a while, Pei Ji heard himself answer "Okay".
"Princess, please rest assured, I will definitely do whatever you want."
Pei Ji's voice remained soft, as light as the wind, yet it carried a rare solemnity.
"Okay, pinky promise!" A pair of sweet dimples appeared at the corners of her mouth, making one intoxicated without even realizing it.
Pei Ji hooked his fingers around hers, and their thumbs touched under the moonlight.
"We made a pinky promise, and it's a promise that will last a hundred years. Brother Pei Ji has already promised to send Sheng Sheng a gardenia bracelet every year, so you can't go back on your word."
"Okay, no."
Pei Ji lowered his eyes and responded to her.
He's giving this now because he has nothing left and can't give much.
In the future, he will surely get what he wants, protect what he wants to protect, and get rid of what he hates.
And what we can give her is more than just this bunch of worthless gardenias.
Sheng Sheng admired the gardenias for a while longer, finding them more and more beautiful with each glance.
"Princess, the Second Prince's party is about to begin. The First Princess and the Fifth Prince are urging you to return and asking if something has happened."
Zijuan gestured towards the small archway with her eyes. Since Shengsheng had been gone for too long, Xie Yunjia was afraid something might have happened, so she sent Xiaotao to inquire about the situation.
Xiao Tao is currently on the other side of the small archway, blocked there by Zhui Feng.
Because Sheng Sheng and Pei Ji had come secretly, avoiding people, Zhui Feng didn't know if Sheng Sheng wanted anyone to know about her secret conversation with Pei Ji, so he simply didn't let her see Sheng Sheng and Pei Ji talking. He stopped Xiao Tao and only said that he would pass on the message.
With a beaming smile, even though Zhui Feng wasn't in front of her, she didn't hold back her praise: "Zhui Feng truly lives up to his reputation as my brother's capable lieutenant, his guard skills are top-notch!"
Zijuan subconsciously chimed in, "Yes, yes, Lord Zhuifeng is so thoughtful! Although you and the eldest princess have a very good relationship, Lord Zhuifeng is still very cautious in his actions before you give him your permission. He truly lives up to his name, Lord Zhuifeng!"
"Chasing the Wind? What Chasing the Wind? Where is Chasing the Wind?"
Afu, who had hurriedly returned from Jingyue Pavilion, overheard the two praising each other and casually asked a question.
"What did Zhuifeng do? Why are you all praising him so enthusiastically?" Afu looked at Zijuan strangely. "Especially you, Zijuan, do you know that you're smiling like a lovesick girl right now?"
Zijuan was startled, her smile vanished instantly, and she stammered, "N-no, what nonsense are you talking about, Afu? Believe me or not, I'll have the princess punish you!"
Afu calmly replied, "Oh, then I'll ask my young master to save my dog's life."
Afu didn't press Zijuan any further, and handed the small pottery jar to Pei Ji: "Young master, here's what you wanted."
"Hmm." Pei Ji took the small earthenware jar.
Seeing that Afu didn't press the matter, Zijuan breathed a sigh of relief, her eyes darting away.
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