Cui Yulang was caught off guard by the punch and fell to the ground. Fortunately, Zhao Chongjiu grabbed Cui Yulang's belt, allowing Cui Yulang to land softly.

Before Cui Yulang stood up, Pei Wenxuan had already jumped down from the wall with his secret guards. He rushed over and grabbed Cui Yulang and tried to hit him again. Zhao Chongjiu quickly held him back and said in a low voice, "Sir, Master Cui is here to discuss serious matters. Don't let a conflict happen here and startle the guards!"

Pei Wenxuan paused, then revealed a look of "sudden enlightenment". He turned to Cui Yulang and said, "Master Cui, are you here to discuss something? Sorry, sorry," Pei Wenxuan apologized quickly, "I thought..."

"It's okay, it's all a misunderstanding," Cui Yulang covered his face and said, "I'll tell you another day. I'm leaving now."

They all knew that the guard had been transferred away not long ago, so they quickly separated. Before they separated, Pei Wenxuan grabbed Zhao Chongjiu and asked, "Do you know where His Highness is?"

"When he left, he was in the bedroom," Zhao Zhongjiu lowered his voice and spoke very quickly, "but His Highness said he would take a bath later, probably in the Yuquan Hot Spring."

Pei Wenxuan nodded, and the two groups quickly separated.

Tong Ye followed Pei Wenxuan and whispered, "Sir, do you believe what Lord Cui said?"

Pei Wenxuan glanced at him and didn't respond. He just said, "Let's find His Highness first."

Not only did he believe Cui Yulang's words, he had guessed it before he took action.

Li Rong has been very active recently, it would be strange if she didn't contact Cui Yulang privately. But he guessed that Cui Yulang was helping Li Rong do the right thing, and there was no conflict with him wanting to beat him up.

It was a luxury for him to talk to Li Rong nowadays, but Li Rong made an excuse for Cui Yulang in the middle of the night. Besides, Cui Yulang had been a frivolous person since the first time he met Li Rong, so it was understandable that he wanted to beat him up.

Anyway, in this situation, he felt that he was justified in hitting Cui Yulang, so he just pretended that he knew nothing and apologized. Cui Yulang would probably have to explain to him tomorrow.

Pei Wenxuan followed the planned route all the way to the inner courtyard. The Yuquantang was not far from the bedroom and was a hot spring bath. When Pei Wenxuan and the secret guard arrived in the yard, they saw several maids guarding the door and the window.

The one guarding the window was Jingmei. Pei Wenxuan thought for a moment, then walked along the haystack towards the window and imitated the meow of a cat twice.

Jingmei was attracted by the cat's cry and looked towards the bushes, and then saw Pei Wenxuan in the haystack.

She subconsciously wanted to scream, but then she saw Pei Wenxuan put his hand on his lips. She immediately realized that Pei Wenxuan's presence must not be known to others.

She looked around for a moment, confirmed that there was no one around, and nodded to Pei Wenxuan. Pei Wenxuan hurried forward and came to the window. Jingmei immediately said skillfully: "Your Highness is alone in there."

Pei Wenxuan responded and climbed in through the window without Jingmei saying anything.

He entered the room, closed the window, and hurried into the bathroom. Unexpectedly, as soon as he entered, he saw Li Rong sleeping in the bathtub.

The water in the pool just covered her chest, but did not cover it completely. As the water rose and fell, the faint peaks appeared and disappeared.

Her hair was scattered in the water, floating with the rose petals. She was leaning against a jade pillow that had been set up by the pool. Her face was slightly tilted up, and her unmade features matched her relaxed and peaceful expression, as if she was calling and tempting him.

Pei Wenxuan was stunned for a moment, then hurriedly turned his head, subconsciously wanting to avoid it. But after really doing so, he felt that he had no future. She was his wife, so why was he so anxious?

He took a deep breath, calmed himself, and walked behind Li Rong.

Li Rong was sleeping soundly and didn't notice him coming to her. When Pei Wenxuan came in front of her, he could see the man more clearly.

Li Rong is 19 years old this year. Compared with her later thin and charming face, her facial features are still a bit childish. Her fair skin wraps around her bones smoothly, making her more lovely than later.

Pei Wenxuan couldn't help but laugh, slowed down his movements, and knelt above Li Rong's head.

The moment he knelt down, Li Rong noticed someone coming. Without hesitation, she reached into the water, pulled out a dagger from the wall next to her, and stabbed it straight at Pei Wenxuan!

Pei Wenxuan knew her habit, and the moment she drew her knife, he held her hand, pressing it to the ground steadily and gently. At the same time, he leaned over and swallowed all her screams into his mouth, taking the opportunity to capture the city.

"Don't make any noise." He kissed her lips and reminded her, "I came here secretly."

When Li Rong recognized who it was, she softened instantly and accepted Pei Wenxuan's actions.

She panted softly, and after a long time, she noticed that Pei Wenxuan stood up. She opened her eyes with moisture on her eyelashes and looked at Pei Wenxuan on the shore. He was wearing a black robe and a moonlight-colored gown, kneeling by the pool, smiling at her.

Although she was puzzled as to why he came today, Li Rong did not feel unhappy. In fact, she even felt an indescribable joy in her heart. She did not show it on her face, but just stood up and waved at him in the water.

Pei Wenxuan raised his eyebrows and pointed to the pool. Li Rong nodded and moved closer to the shore. She poked her upper body out of the water like a banshee, placed her hands on the jade floor, and whispered in Pei Wenxuan's ear, "You're too far away from me. It's hard to talk."

Pei Wenxuan chuckled and didn't say much. He just stood up and took off his clothes slowly, one by one, in front of Li Rong.

His movements were neither fast nor slow, graceful and elegant with a touch of romance. Li Rong's heart beat faster as she watched the clothes fall one by one.

She suddenly remembered that when Pei Wenxuan was injured in Pei's house, he also took off his clothes little by little in the carriage. She didn't understand what he was doing at that time, but now she understood.

She didn't say anything, waiting for Pei Wenxuan to get into the water. When Pei Wenxuan got into the water, he directly held her in his arms and smiled softly, "Are you ready to talk now?"

As he spoke, he made movements. Li Rong remained calm and raised her hands to hook his neck to prevent him from slipping.

"What are you doing tonight?"

"miss you."

Pei Wenxuan spoke in a hoarse voice, and was very patient. Li Rong chuckled, "I'm afraid you're here to arrest me?"

Pei Wenxuan was able to calculate this point, probably because she knew that she had opened a separate path for Cui Yulang. In the previous life, she was hostile to him, but he was able to arrange people in the princess's mansion. She was not surprised that he arranged more in this life.

Pei Wenxuan was exposed by her, but he did not deny it. He just told her: "I met Cui Yulang at the door just now, and I punched him."

Li Rong tightened her grip around Pei Wenxuan's neck, holding back her voice, her nails scratching Pei Wenxuan's skin.

Pei Wenxuan sensed her change and chuckled, "It's okay for you not to see me for so long, but it's not okay for you not to see Cui Yulang. You even cleared a way for him, Your Highness," Pei Wenxuan deliberately said mischievously, "Are you tired of the old and liking the new?"

Li Rong looked up at him and saw the smile on Pei Wenxuan's face, and she knew that he had already vented his anger on himself. She kissed him to please him and said, "Don't worry, you will always be the principal wife."

Pei Wenxuan didn't know whether to laugh or cry. Seeing Li Rong leaning on his shoulder and breathing softly, he felt a little sorry. Cui Yulang was also angry, and he didn't come here for this matter. He sighed, hugged Li Rong, and said slowly: "You let Chen Houzhao complain to the Inspection Office, and sent Chen Houzhao out of Huajing, and then found someone to report you and forced you to resign from the Inspection Office... You have been doing so many things recently, is it to let Concubine Rou take over the Inspection Office?"

Li Rong didn't say anything. She hung on Pei Wenxuan, clenching her teeth. Pei Wenxuan lowered his head and kissed the person in front of him, and asked with some concern: "Are you tired?"

"Not bad." Li Rong said hoarsely. Pei Wenxuan held her in his arms, and the water slowly splashed on their skin. Pei Wenxuan hesitated, and finally asked what he was most worried about: "Did His Majesty ask you to recommend the prince?"

"Yeah." Li Rong didn't say much. When Pei Wenxuan heard this, he lowered his eyes.

He actually wanted to say something to comfort her, but he felt that since Li Rong hadn't mentioned anything, it would be abrupt for him to say these words, so he just clasped his hands, hugged her tightly, and whispered, "Do you want it to be faster?"

If there is no love between two people, lust is just like the reproduction of animals. But for most couples, it is actually a silent way of communication.

The process of seeking forgiveness, reconciliation, sharing sorrow and joy, and physical union is essentially an inner transmission.

Although Pei Wenxuan said nothing, Li Rong somehow knew his purpose.

They both knew what was going on in the court and each had their own plans.

Cui Yulang was just playing around, and Pei Wenxuan should be clear about their relationship.

What really made Pei Wenxuan take the risk was that Li Ming asked her to hand over the Inspection Department to King Su. Even if there was only a slight possibility, he didn't want to be away from Li Rong when she was sad.

He made her turn her back to him, in the most intense and her favorite way.

They listened to the sound of water swaying gently, and Pei Wenxuan covered her mouth, afraid that she would scream out.

The maid outside vaguely heard the noise in the room and couldn't help but ask, "Your Highness?"

Pei Wenxuan let go of his hand, and Li Rong suppressed her voice and said calmly, "Nothing."

As soon as she finished speaking, the battle reached its most intense moment. Pei Wenxuan raised his hand to cover her lips, then quickly retreated.

He leaned on her back, panting softly. After a pause, he put his face against hers, gently rubbing her face with it, and asked her in a hoarse voice in her ear: "Rongrong, are you comfortable?"

Li Rong was speechless, her body trembling slightly, only tears flowed through his palm covering her mouth. Pei Wenxuan got the answer from her silence, he smiled softly and hugged her tightly.

Pei Wenxuan's visit was too pure and he hardly mentioned any political affairs.

After he helped Li Rong clean up, he helped her put on her clothes and then carried her to lie on the recliner.

Li Rong lay on the recliner looking at him, Pei Wenxuan half-knelt in front of her, chatting with her in a low voice.

After talking for a while, Pei Wenxuan looked at the sky and whispered, "I have to go first."

"You came all the way here just for this?" Seeing that he didn't say anything serious, Li Rong couldn't help but laugh and poked him on the head, "You dirty bastard."

Pei Wenxuan smiled but didn't respond. After a moment of silence, he raised his hand and held Li Rong's hand, saying gently, "Rongrong, no matter what time it is, I will always be by your side."

Li Rong didn't say anything. She looked at Pei Wenxuan who was half-squatting in front of her.

She actually understood what he meant. The most important reason why he came so late at night was that he was worried that she had lost the Inspectorate. She was also sad to be asked by Li Ming to write a letter personally to recommend the king.

"They are all trivial matters," she smiled and lowered her head. "You don't have to come here for such trivial matters in the future."

Pei Wenxuan smiled and said nothing, and Li Rong knew that it was useless to persuade him. She sighed and said, "I'll call the guards over to ask about the situation later. You can go back the same way."

Pei Wenxuan responded but did not move. Both of them were reluctant to leave, but they were too embarrassed to say it. Li Rong looked at him for a long time and said, "You look very nice today."

"I have to see you after all."

Li Rong pursed her lips and smiled. She stood up, leaned over and kissed his forehead: "Let's go."

Pei Wenxuan could not delay any longer as it was almost dawn, so he got up and climbed out of the window. After he hid outside, Li Rong called the guards on duty over.

Pei Wenxuan took the opportunity when Li Rong called for help and secretly ran out.

The two met at night, and when Li Rong went out the next morning, she saw Zhao Chongjiu waiting at the door. Zhao Chongjiu came forward and whispered, "Your Highness, the scholars who complained to the Su family got up very early recently. Now their residence is brightly lit. I'm afraid something is going to happen."

Li Rong had people keeping an eye on the group of people that Su Rongqing had taken in, and now that something was obviously wrong, she came over to report it immediately.

Li Rong's eyes turned cold, and she whispered, "Inform Cui Yulang that he doesn't need to attend court today. Prepare a way to enter the palace. I'm afraid he will have to see Concubine Rou today."

Zhao Chongjiu nodded and went down to do it. Li Rong returned to the carriage and closed her eyes.

Jinglan poured tea for Li Rong and asked hesitantly, "Your Highness, do you know what happened today?"

"Just wait." Li Rong closed her eyes. "We'll soon know what they're going to do."

Li Rong sat in the carriage and slowly arrived at the palace. Pei Wenxuan had prepared the carriage in advance and parked it at the palace gate. When he saw Li Rong coming, he hurriedly followed her, creating an accidental encounter with her at almost the same time.

Li Rong knew his tricks, gave him a half-smile and walked forward.

When he went to court, Li Rong took the initiative to hand in his resignation and handed over the Inspection Office to Prince Su.

"Although Brother Cheng is young, he is already a prince after all. He should participate in the government. Handing the Inspectorate over to Brother Cheng is also a kind of experience."

Li Rong said respectfully, "I am not feeling well and cannot continue to serve you, father. I hope you will forgive me."

Li Ming responded and said slowly: "You are a girl after all, so it would be good for you to go back and cultivate yourself."

"Your Majesty," Li Ming agreed, but Shangguan Xu was a little restless. He stepped out from the crowd of ministers and frowned, saying, "Your Highness Prince Su is still young. It is not appropriate to entrust such an important matter to His Highness Prince Su."

"You are right." Li Ming nodded, Shangguan Xu breathed a sigh of relief, and then heard Li Ming say, "Then let Concubine Rou assist Prince Su and help him from behind."

"Your Majesty," Shangguan Xu looked up in shock and said anxiously, "After all, Concubine Rou is a noble concubine in the harem. How can she interfere in state affairs?"

"Isn't Pingle just a princess?" Li Ming glanced at Li Rong. "She has hardly been involved in government affairs in the past, but isn't she doing well now?"

Everyone was speechless for a moment.

At this moment, a palace maid rushed in, knelt down in the hall and said, "Your Majesty, something bad has happened."

Li Ming frowned, and then heard the palace servants anxiously say: "A group of scholars led a large number of people to block the palace gate, saying that their place in the Spring Examination was snatched away by someone. Please, Your Majesty, give them justice!"