Chapter 338 My heart is so comforted!
Sheng Sheng asked curiously, "Brother Pei Ji, what is this?"
Sheng Sheng remembered that when they were in the Golden Hall, Afu was clearly following behind Pei Ji.
At the time, no one knew that there would be a segment in the Imperial Garden. Pei Ji probably didn't expect it either, so he didn't bring it out. After finding out about this segment, he asked Afu to go back and get it.
What is it that made Pei Ji specifically send Afu back to Jingyue Pavilion to fetch it?
Pei Ji showed her the small earthenware jar: "It's fruit wine brewed by Uncle Xiao. It won't make you drunk, and it tastes very good. You've been craving it, so I'll give it to you to try."
"Um?"
Upon hearing this, Sheng Sheng immediately brought her nose close to the small earthenware jar to smell the aroma.
Sure enough, when I brought my nose close to the jar, a faint but strong fruity aroma lingered on the cork of the earthenware jar. Compared to the fruity aroma, the taste of the wine was so faint that it could be ignored.
"Huh, it really is wine!"
Sheng Sheng had never drunk alcohol before, but she was very curious about what it tasted like.
Xie Yunchuan wouldn't let her drink, and Sheng Sheng knew she was still young and easily got drunk, which was bad for her health. Although she was very curious, she always obeyed and never drank secretly.
I don't know which time it was during a meal together, she was drooling over the wine on the table when Pei Ji saw her, and he actually noticed that she was craving the taste of wine.
And they were so thoughtful, they specially brought out fruit wine that doesn't make you drunk.
Sheng Sheng happily took Pei Ji's hand, full of anticipation: "Great! Brother Pei Ji, let's go over there and listen to music while we drink!"
The moonlight was beautiful. Listening to music and sipping wine, the elegance and charm were indescribable. It was truly delightful.
If Xie Yunchuan knew that the tune he played was being used by Sheng Sheng as a way to "enjoy drinks," he would definitely give her a good beating.
Sheng Sheng didn't care that others saw her and Pei Ji standing so close. Anyway, everyone already knew that she and Pei Ji were good friends. As for how good their relationship was, what did it matter if people knew?
Sheng Sheng led Pei Ji all the way to the center of the Imperial Garden, and when they passed the small archway, she also greeted Xiao Tao who was waiting there.
"Hello, Sister Xiaotao."
Having said that, without waiting for Xiao Tao's reply, he grabbed her and ran away like a gust of wind.
"Why……"
Before Xiao Tao could even speak, everyone had already run off, and she hesitantly began, "Um, Second Princess, my princess is still waiting..."
Zijuan walked over with a smile and said apologetically to Xiaotao, "Xiaotao, please tell the princes that my princess is with Young Master Pei."
"Oh, okay." Xiao Tao agreed, looked at Afu, then at the two people holding hands and running past the crowd, and murmured, "But the Second Princess and Young Master Pei are really close, that the Second Princess can even put the princes second."
Afu proudly declared, "That's right, my young master and the second princess have a very good relationship!"
Xiao Tao shrugged and smiled, "Then I'll go back and report to the princes."
"Hmm." After watching Xiao Tao leave, Zijuan called to Zhuifeng, "Lord Zhuifeng, let's hurry to the princess's place too."
Zhui Feng glanced at Zi Juan's cheeks, whose color had not yet completely faded, and was momentarily stunned. He said nothing, "Okay."
Sheng Sheng pulled Pei Ji to a relatively quiet and secluded place to sit down. Along the way, they attracted a lot of attention, but because of Sheng Sheng's status and the fact that they were in the palace, everyone was careful with their words and actions at all times, and no one dared to say anything.
Moreover, the story of Huang Guohua being caught gossiping by Xie Yunqi at the last Spring Festival banquet has been leaked privately. Huang Guohua was so badly teased by these people that he cried terribly. They don't want to experience that kind of suffering themselves.
The melodious sound of the zither drifted over, and it was clear from every note that Xie Yunchuan was indeed playing "Spring River Flower Moon Night," the piece Li Manyan had mentioned earlier.
The familiar melody, I don't know if it's because the person playing it is different, or because of the moonlight, but I feel that it sounds different now than when I heard it at the Spring Banquet.
The Spring River is full of flowers on a moonlit night, a moonlit night of flowers, a moonlit night of flowers.
Although it's not spring and there's no river nearby, perhaps it's because it's a romantic and pleasant moonlit night that I feel even more joyful.
Or perhaps it's just because the people listening to music with me are different?
Sheng Sheng turned her head and glanced at Pei Ji, who was intently listening in the direction of the pavilion.
While Pei Ji's attention was elsewhere, Sheng Sheng suddenly had a whimsical idea and began to observe him.
After Jingyuexuan's life improved, she went from only being able to eat meat once in a long while to having an endless supply of meat every day.
In addition, Pei Ji has been diligently practicing martial arts under Xiao Jiuzhu's guidance, and the once thin and frail boy has become sturdy. The already handsome young man has gained even more determination.
Noticing Sheng Sheng's gaze, Pei Ji turned his head and asked her, "What's wrong?"
Sheng Sheng shook her head with a smile: "No, it's just that I think Brother Pei Ji looks even better than when we first met."
Pei Ji raised an eyebrow: "Really? I thought Sheng Sheng was craving this fruit wine and couldn't wait to try it."
“No way!” Sheng Sheng exclaimed, her eyes wide. “Brother Pei Ji makes it sound like I’m a drunkard, but I’ve never drunk a drop of alcohol.”
Pei Ji chuckled softly, his expression pleased.
Pei Ji was handsome; this was something Sheng Sheng had known since the first day she saw him.
However, every time Sheng Sheng saw Pei Ji again, she felt that he was even more handsome than the last time they met.
At this moment, the doubts that had been lingering in Sheng Sheng's heart seemed to be resolved without needing an answer.
It's because Brother Pei Ji is by my side!
In Sheng Sheng's heart, Pei Ji is a different person from Yan Yan and her brothers and sisters.
As for the differences...
Of course, it's because, from the first day she met Pei Ji until now, Sheng Sheng doesn't presume to think that she has helped him a lot, but she has truly watched Pei Ji get better and grow into the person he is today.
From a hostage who endured humiliation to a young man who is now secretly growing, Pei Ji will only become better in the future.
Thinking this, Sheng Sheng felt an indescribable sense of pride and satisfaction.
If I had to describe it in one sentence, it would probably be: "My son has grown up, and looking back, I feel a deep sense of longing."
As she thought about it, the smile in Sheng Sheng's eyes gradually turned kind, like an elder looking at his outstanding grandson with satisfaction and pride.
Sigh, what can we do when someone so young can already empathize with their elders?
My heart is so comforted!
Pei Ji: "...??"
What is it?
Pei Ji frowned instantly, pinched the little dumpling's cheek, not with force, but gently pinching the soft flesh of the little dumpling's cheek, and squinted his eyes: "What are you thinking about?"
"Hmm?" Sheng Sheng blinked obediently. "There's nothing there."
There was really nothing there, she was just very proud that such a handsome Pei Ji was her good friend Xie Yunsheng!
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