Chapter 155 Entering the Palace, Shen Chu is worried about him!
Unexpectedly, the two locked eyes.
Pei Yuan paused, his gaze sweeping over Shen Chu, his captivating peach blossom eyes narrowing slightly.
Shen Chu subconsciously tugged at the hem of her clothes.
She spent the whole night rummaging through piles of ledgers, and now her clothes are wrinkled and covered in dust; she must look utterly disheveled.
Seeing that neither of them was speaking, Sun Yan became so anxious that he started shuffling his feet on the ground.
These past two days, Jinbao has been saying that there has been a misunderstanding between Lord Shen and His Highness, and that he should be more careful when he is on duty, especially when he encounters Lord Shen, and should say more good things about His Highness.
How do you say nice things?
Sun Yan suddenly had a flash of inspiration, "Young Master Shen has such heavy dark circles under his eyes, did you not sleep all night?"
He's already set up the steps; His Highness should go along with showing concern for Lord Shen, right?
No!
His Highness's lips were tightly pursed, and his aura of coldness only intensified.
Sun Yan was dumbfounded.
Shen Chu smiled and said, "I was looking up data last night and before I knew it, the night had passed."
She subconsciously looked at Pei Yuan, only to see him avert his gaze and look at Luo Heng behind her.
Luo Heng bowed and said, "This humble subject Luo Heng greets Your Highness. This humble subject and A Chu hit it off immediately and talked by candlelight all night long."
This doesn't violate any imperial laws, does it? Surely the Flying Eagle Guard wouldn't be involved in something like this?
Shen Chu couldn't help but glance at Luo Heng again.
Luo Heng bowed slightly, his smile gentle and polite.
Is it just my imagination? Why does it feel like Luo Heng's words have a hint of provocation?
Pei Yuan let out a sneer, his voice cold and deep, "If Young Master Luo is so curious about the Flying Eagle Guard's jurisdiction, you are welcome to visit the Flying Eagle Guard anytime."
Luo Heng smiled slightly, "Your Highness's hospitality makes this humble subject feel uneasy."
Their eyes met in mid-air, and for a moment, Shen Chu felt inexplicably that everything around her had quieted down, as if sparks were crackling and flashing.
It seems a little awkward.
She was about to say something when she saw Pei Yuan turn and leave expressionlessly.
Just then, a palace attendant came running around the corner, panting, and said, "Young Master Shen, we've finally found you! His Majesty has decreed that Young Master Shen must come to the palace immediately."
Shen Chu was surprised, "So early? Does Father-in-law know what happened?"
It was barely dawn, not even time for the morning court session.
The eunuch shook his head. "His Majesty is in a hurry. Young Master Shen, please go quickly. I still need to inform Lord He."
His Majesty also summoned Lord He? It seems something big has happened.
Shen Chu dared not delay and bid farewell to Luo Heng, saying, "I troubled you last night, brother. I will treat you to a good drink another day."
Luo Heng smiled and said, "I've already told you there's no need to be so polite between brothers. You can go and do your work."
Fearing she would delay things, Chen Chu didn't dare go back to change her clothes and ran all the way to the palace.
"Your Highness, Lord Shen is catching up." Sun Yan was the first to notice Shen Chu running behind him.
Pei Yuan turned his head and saw Shen Chu walking towards him with hurried steps.
His eyes flickered slightly as he recalled the decision he had already made.
Since they have already publicly stated that they will remain ordinary colleagues, let's pretend that what happened between them that night never occurred.
He doesn't need to, and won't, pay much more attention to Shen Chu anymore.
Pei Yuan turned around and continued walking forward.
Sun Yan felt he hadn't performed well earlier, so he thought it over carefully before speaking this time.
"Does Lord Shen have something to say to you? His Majesty suddenly summoned you to the palace. I wonder what happened?"
Could it be that Lord Shen knows something? Is he worried about His Highness, so he followed after you to give you a heads-up?
Pei Yuan paused in his steps.
Tsk~
I only showed the slightest abnormality, and he started trying to drive me away.
Why are you so eager to catch up now?
Pei Yuan quickened his pace with a sullen face, but out of the corner of his eye he noticed that Chen Chu also quickened her pace.
Sun Yan whispered, "That's right, Lord Shen is here to chase after you, Your Highness. Shall we wait?"
"What are you waiting for? Father is still waiting."
Pei Yuan snorted coldly, but his steps unconsciously slowed down.
Oh.
It seems he wasn't as indifferent to me as he claimed.
I'd like to see what he has to say.
Pei Yuan walked slowly forward, his hands behind his back, stroking the jade fan.
With the palace gates right in front of them, Chen Chu still didn't catch up.
Weren't you running pretty fast just now?
Pei Yuan, unable to bear it any longer, suddenly turned around and strode back.
He strode up to Chen Chu, looking down at her with lowered eyes. "I'll only give you the time it takes to drink a cup of tea. Say what you have to say now."
"Ah," Shen Chu said, looking completely bewildered.
She had been jogging towards the palace, but slowed down when she saw Pei Yuan ahead.
She wanted to avoid Pei Yuan as much as possible.
Unexpectedly, Pei Yuan turned around and launched a surprise attack when he arrived at the palace gate.
She blinked. "What did you say?"
Pei Yuan narrowed his peach blossom eyes slightly, looking inexplicably fierce.
"Your Highness, Xiao Shen, you're both here! Hurry inside, His Majesty has summoned us urgently!" He Zhengxiang rushed over, his official hat askew.
Pei Yuan's gaze swept between Shen Chu and He Zhengxiang, realizing that His Majesty had also summoned Shen Chu.
So there's absolutely nothing to worry about.
He was just being delusional.
He turned and left with a dark face. As he passed Sun Yan, he said in a sinister tone, "Go back and slap him twenty times."
Sun Yan shrank his neck and immediately transformed into a quail.
He Zhengxiang asked Shen Chu in confusion, "What's wrong with Your Highness?"
Shen Chusong was also puzzled. "Maybe I cut too many potato shreds last night."
He Zhengxiang...
What's the story behind shredded potatoes?
When Shen Chu and He Zhengxiang stepped into Longquan Palace, they heard the Longqing Emperor throwing a tantrum.
"The salt mines in Changsha Prefecture have only been open for less than six years, and there has already been a riot by the salt farmers. It's simply hateful."
"Ten thousand salt farmers! They stopped boiling salt, grabbed their weapons, and stormed into the government office. There's no law at all."
"Sixth Brother, you must set off immediately for Changsha Prefecture to resolve the salt farmers' riot."
After Shen Chu, He Zhengxiang, and others finished venting their anger, they knelt down to pay their respects.
"Your humble servant greets Your Majesty."
Emperor Longqing waved his hand, "I called you two here because of the salt farmers' riot in Changsha Prefecture. I think the salt farmers couldn't have rioted for no reason. There must be something fishy going on."
"I have decided to send someone from the Censorate to lead an inspection team to inspect the salt production. Minister He, what do you think?"
He Zhengxiang said, "Salt inspection is the duty of the Censorate. However, I am old and unable to travel far. I think Shen Chu can take on the important task of Salt Inspection Censor."
Emperor Longqing's gaze fell on Shen Chu, "Young Minister Shen, would you be willing to go to Changsha Prefecture with the Sixth Prince?"
Shen Chu's heart trembled slightly. Go to Changsha Prefecture with Pei Yuan?
She didn't want to go.
Her father's case had only just begun to show some progress, and she didn't want to leave the capital.
Moreover, she was with Pei Yuan.
She felt terrified just thinking about having to spend every day together on the journey.
She bowed and said, "Inspecting the salt is a major undertaking, and I am still young and afraid that I am not up to the task."
Moreover, His Majesty has entrusted me with inspecting various departments in the capital, and these inspections are still ongoing. If I were to go to Changsha Prefecture now, the inspections would have to be temporarily suspended.
Upon hearing this, Pei Yuan's expression darkened.
Is he really that unwilling to go on errands with me?
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