Chapter 13: With such a high branch, it is worth it for her to die on it
Pei Jinxuan suddenly felt a sense of powerlessness and sadness in his heart.
If the person she likes is really Shen Yuheng, what can Pei Jinxuan use to compete with Shen Yuheng?
Shen Yuheng became the top scorer in the imperial examination at the age of seventeen. He was appointed as a sixth-rank editor when he entered the Hanlin Academy. In just one year, he was promoted to the third-rank position and went to the Ministry of Works to serve as the deputy of the Shangshu, managing water conservancy projects and other matters.
Just a few years later, he became the youngest prime minister in the history of this dynasty, and studied under the Confucian master Mr. Qin.
Mr. Qin is a man of high moral character and respect. He values this disciple very much and strongly recommends him to the emperor. Although Shen Yuheng is young, he has great talent in the cabinet and is capable of taking on important tasks.
Moreover, he has always taken Shen Yuheng as his role model and has been moving forward in his direction.
Pei Jinxuan grabbed the Ophiopogon japonicus in the woods, pulled out a handful and threw it on the ground.
"Axuan, what are you doing? Are you so angry because Concubine Li didn't punish that bitch in public?" The speaker was the young master of the Minister of Personnel, who had a very good relationship with Pei Jinxuan.
Pei Jinxuan frowned and shook his head, "I'll go back first. I'm feeling a little unwell."
He didn't want to stay in this damn place any longer.
Lu Qiaoxiao followed Shen Yuheng in small steps, turning around and around until they arrived at a quiet forest.
The bamboo branches half-hid a piece of wood. When I got closer, I found that it was a small house.
"There is actually a small house here?" Lu Qiaoxiao exclaimed.
Ah Yao answered first, "Miss Lu, the emperor knew that the young master liked quietness, so he specially ordered people to build this house near the Palace of Prayer for Good Harvests. Sometimes when the palace banquet ends late, the young master rests here."
Lu Qiaoxiao glanced at Shen Yuheng and saw him turn his head slightly. The golden sunlight hit his jade-like nose bridge, his eyes were shining, and he was a little dazed for a moment.
She felt her throat was a little dry, her lips were dry, and she wanted to drink some water.
So he quickly followed her into the house.
After the two of them sat down, A Yao tactfully left and closed the door.
There was complete silence in his ears, and Lu Qiaoxiao could clearly hear his own labored breathing.
With trembling hands, she took the teacup that Shen Yuheng pushed in front of her and spoke first, "Prime Minister? What do you want to see me about?"
Shen Yuheng's voice was slightly cold: "Miss Lu has a younger brother named Lu Shiyou. I was very impressed by him before. I recently transferred him to my side to help organize the classics."
Lu Qiaoxiao raised her little face, frowned, and suddenly her voice became louder: "What kind of trouble has this kid brought to the adults?"
"No." He answered simply.
"That's good." She breathed a sigh of relief, and then, as if she had thought of something, she said hurriedly, "Sir, I understand. I left in a hurry today and didn't bring enough money."
Shen Yuheng frowned and looked at her, somewhat puzzled.
"You protected my brother, so I should be grateful to you." Lu Qiaoxiao's eyes sparkled, and she said to herself, "Tomorrow, I will personally deliver the gift to the Prime Minister's Mansion."
"If that kid is not well-behaved and diligent, adults can beat, scold or punish him at will." Lu Qiaoxiao looked at him meaningfully.
How could one not trust someone who had visited her siblings’ graves after their death in their previous life?
She looked at Shen Yuheng again as if he had something to say, her eyes flashing slightly, revealing some doubt.
She said kindly, "If you have anything to say, please feel free to speak up."
"A box of snacks." There was a hint of coldness in Shen Yuheng's eyes, but the fingertips holding the teacup were flushed.
Lu Qiaoxiao seriously suspected that he had died once and his ears were damaged, so he couldn't understand the meaning of the words of the person in front of him.
However, it makes sense that Shen Yuheng eats snacks, as he was also so greedy in his previous life.
Who would have thought that Prime Minister Shen, who was feared for his decisiveness in killing people, would specifically ask her for a box of snacks?
"Peach blossom cake?" Lu Qiaoxiao felt uncomfortable holding the cup. Thinking of Shen Yuheng coming to ask for peach blossom cake in person in her previous life, she asked tentatively.
The way Shen Yuheng stared at people, as if he was judging a criminal, made people feel scared.
Lu Qiaoxiao also noticed that the knuckles where he was holding the teacup were turning white.
This was also the way Shen Yuheng used to look when she took the ruler in the Imperial College. With a cold glance, the entire school fell silent, but she still stretched her neck to take a curious look.
As a result, her heart would skip a beat when she met that cold gaze.
Terrified.
Lu Qiaoxiao's heart was in his throat, but he heard the person in front of him just hum lightly.
The air fell into an eerie silence.
Shen Yuheng took a sip of tea as if nothing had happened and said calmly, "I'll be at the Prime Minister's Residence after court tomorrow. Miss Lu can come directly here."
Lu Qiaoxiao nodded. Shen Yuheng didn't know about their past lives, but as a witness, she couldn't pretend not to know.
The favor that should be repaid must be repaid——
"There's one more thing—" Shen Yuheng said hesitantly.
"Please speak, sir." Lu Qiaoxiao was obviously much more relaxed.
"Has the girl's problem been resolved?" His eyes were slightly cold, and his tone contained a hint of expectation.
Lu Qiaoxiao didn't understand.
"What did you say, sir? What was it?"
Shen Yuheng pursed his lips and stared at her: "Of course it's a matter between the young lady and the Pei family." There was a hint of stubbornness in his tone.
"It's all resolved. I've made everything clear to the second young master of the Pei family today. It couldn't be clearer. I don't think he will come to me again!" Lu Qiaoxiao said angrily.
Among the people around her, their first reaction after hearing that she had broken off the engagement with the Pei family was to call her stupid.
Only Shen Yuheng,
Will take the initiative to care about her.
A-di was under his protection and regarded him as a role model. With such a high branch beside her, it would be worth it for her to hang herself on it!
Shen Yuheng seemed to be hesitant again, but his eyes were still fixed on the person in front of him, like a bottomless cold pond.
"Miss, can I ask, specifically, what the reason is?"
Lu Qiaoxiao's facial expression was completely uncomfortable.
Her heart was pounding so hard that she used Shen Yuheng's name to block the knife.
It's only been half a day and he actually showed up at my door.
After calming down, she said half-truthfully without blushing or beating her heart, "Sir, if I like you, I like you. If I don't like you, I don't like you. I really don't have any feelings for the second young master of the Pei family anymore."
"He has his beloved girl, and I have my own path. Let's go our separate ways, and we'll never cross paths again."
Shen Yuheng's face showed a thoughtful look. He nodded and said, "When it comes to love between men and women, mutual affection is indeed important."
"Yes." Lu Qiaoxiao took a sip of tea to moisten his lips.
The two of them sat there for a while, each with their own thoughts.
When Lu Qiaoxiao left, he quietly pulled Ayao aside and asked in a low voice, "Does your family like to eat peach blossom cakes?"
Ayao shook his head in confusion: "I didn't find it."
Lu Qiaoxiao left with a question mark in his mind.
Xianfu Palace:
Concubine Li took Prince Ding'an's hand and asked affectionately, "At today's Spring Banquet, does Yan'er have a favorite candidate for the princess?"
Wei Yan's eyes revealed a determination to win. "Mother, what do you think of the young lady from the Lu family?"
"What?" Concubine Li was shocked. "Are you really attracted to that Lu Qiaoxiao? That woman has such a bad reputation, how can you marry her?"
Wei Yan shook his head and said, "Mother is wrong. I was talking about that Second Miss Lu."
Concubine Li finally breathed a sigh of relief: "That's right, mother, you see Qingyue is dignified and respectable, that's what a legitimate daughter should be like."
"But—then why did you stand up for Lu Qiaoxiao today?"
Wei Yan's expression was a bit amused. He shook his head in a mysterious tone, "It's not that I want to stand up for her..."
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