Chu Xun's expression couldn't help but pause. He had heard that the gentler Pei Hou treated others, the more miserable that person would be.
Is he pretending to be mysterious with this look, or has he... really discovered something?
He couldn't help but tighten his grip on the wine glass, but his expression of confusion was just right: "What did Lord Pei say?"
"The Fourth Prince will know later."
Pei Yan waved and called Pei Shen over, whispered in his ear, and then said, "Bring the person in."
Pei Shen agreed and left the tent.
A barely perceptible trace of panic flashed across Chu Xun's brows.
Inside the big tent, it was so quiet that even breathing could be heard clearly.
Lord Qin and Lord Li, who were called by Pei Yan to accompany him, did not move at all, not even daring to breathe.
No matter whether it was the Fourth Prince or Marquis Pei, any word from either of them could cost them both their lives.
Therefore, they couldn't offend any of them. Being able to remain silent at this moment... was probably their blessing...
Song Huan was also at a loss.
What is going on?
Yesterday, the two were at loggerheads, determined to fight to the death.
Will the two of them have a good time drinking and chatting tonight?
No, she doesn't believe it.
I'm afraid these two are just putting on an act.
But this is not important. What is important is what Pei Yan wants to tell the Fourth Prince?
...Maybe, her trip tonight was not in vain.
Song Huan's eyes flickered, and he waited with bated breath.
But suddenly there was a "ding" sound, and the system sounded a message alert, which scared her so much that she trembled.
No one else noticed her abnormality, but Pei Yan saw it clearly, and a moment of hesitation flashed in his eyes.
Song Huan couldn't help but question the system at this moment: "What are you doing?"
"I don't have to pay for scaring me to death, right?"
System: "I'm sorry, dear."
"This system just wants to inform you that this random mission has been triggered. Do you want to accept this mission?"
Song Huan stole a glance at Pei Yan beside her, then recalled the system's tricky operation yesterday when she didn't accept the random mission. She silently complained about the broken system and asked reluctantly, "What mission?"
System: "Random Mission Three - Please kiss the capture target "Pei Yan" in two quarters of an hour, according to the system countdown."
“…???”
Song Huan couldn't believe it for a moment, "Master System, are you acting on your conscience and want to give me some health points?"
Kiss Pei Yan, this task is not difficult at all.
System: "Dear, would you like to accept this random task? Time is urgent, you only have 30 seconds to consider."
Song Huan hurriedly said, "Accepted. Please send me the mission details."
She didn't even ask how much health points she could get by completing this task. It was free anyway, so she didn't think it was too little.
The system sends the task details.
Song Huan opened it to check - "Task Description: Please complete the "Kiss" mission with the capture target "Pei Yan" within the countdown time given by the system in two quarters of an hour.
As long as you can kiss the target "Pei Yan" before the countdown ends, the mission will be completed and you will receive fifteen months of health as a reward.
Otherwise, the mission will be considered a failure, and you will not receive any health bonuses."
Song Huan was shocked, "Fifteen months!?"
"Master System, are you sure it's not fifteen days?"
System: "Dear, this system confirms it is fifteen months."
Song Huan: “…”
For a moment, she didn't know how to feel about the system... Was she too harsh on the system in the past?
Song Huan immediately straightened his attitude: "As long as I can kiss Pei Yan within the countdown time, the mission is completed, right?"
System: "Yes, dear."
"Friendly reminder, you can only start the mission after the countdown starts in two quarters of an hour."
"If you kiss the target before the countdown begins, it will be irrelevant to this mission."
Song Huan: "I understand."
"Master System, rest assured. I will not let your kindness down and will complete the task."
After saying that, Song Huan closed the conversation with the system.
He tilted his head slightly and looked at Pei Yan.
The only problem now is...
How can I find a way to trick Pei Yan out later...
There were so many eyes in the big tent, but she didn't like being watched.
But what if... ahem, what if there really is no chance to call Pei Yan out, then I can turn my back and kiss him secretly...
Song Huan thought of something and pursed her lips uncomfortably.
Pei Yan had been paying attention to Song Huan's expression. He saw her frowning, pursing her lips, and tapping her hands on her knees. She was obviously nervous and uneasy.
His heart, hidden under his smile, couldn't help but feel heavier.
If Huanhuan sees that scene later, I wonder if she can bear it...
Pei Shen's voice soon came from outside, "My Lord, the people are here."
Pei Yan collected his thoughts and said loudly, "Come in."
Chu Xun's pupils suddenly tightened, and he looked towards the tent curtain with trepidation.
Song Huan also calmed down and looked up, waiting for Pei Shen to bring someone in.
The random mission was an accident. What was important right now was what Pei Yan wanted to say to the Fourth Prince.
But when the door curtain was lifted and Song Huan saw the person who walked in, he couldn't help but be stunned.
Isn’t this the “Brother Chen” who wanted to check her cloak just now?
Song Huan gently tugged at Pei Yan's sleeve and turned his eyes towards "Brother Chen".
What I mean is, why did you ask Pei Shen to call him into the tent?
Pei Yan's eyes fell on the sleeves that were being pulled by Song Huan, and the heaviness in his heart was relieved a little.
Don't be afraid.
He raised his hand and squeezed the back of her hand.
Song Huan: “…”
She just watched the show silently.
At this time, the Fourth Prince Chu Xun breathed a sigh of relief when he saw the person Pei Shen brought into the tent... It was good that it wasn't the person he was looking for.
Pei Yan took in all the changes in his expression, and a subtle curve appeared on his thin lips.
Looks like... a real bad guy.
Song Huan's heart began to feel uneasy again. What did Pei Yan want to do?
"I greet the Fourth Prince and Marquis Pei."
As soon as "Brother Chen" opened his mouth, a hint of displeasure flashed across Chu Xun's face.
Who is this person working for? Did he get kicked in the head by a donkey? Did he even forget the proper etiquette?
Upon hearing this, Pei Yan's smile faded and he scolded in a cold voice, "Chen Feng, the Fourth Prince is here today. I'll ask you again, do you admit your guilt?"
"I...I don't understand what the Marquis means..."
Chen Feng was slightly startled. He was ordered by the emperor to come to the army to monitor Pei Hou.
This was the consensus reached between Marquis Pei and the Emperor. Marquis Pei had never made things difficult for him in the past, so why did he suddenly make trouble today?
He couldn't help but look in the direction of the Fourth Prince, hoping that the Fourth Prince could give him some clues.
But Chu Xun didn't even look at him. He picked up the teacup and took a sip of tea.
The useless chess piece should not have been on the chessboard, occupying a position that does not belong to it.
If Pei Hou wanted to use this useless chess piece to check and balance him today, he must have made a wrong calculation.
However, what he heard next made Chu Xun suddenly feel cold all over.
"Some time ago, you secretly detained Miss Cui, who was exiled to Ning County for military service, and took her to your tent to seek pleasure. This Marquis could have turned a blind eye."
Pei Yan's expression suddenly changed as he spoke, a chilling look forming on the corner of his mouth. "But Major General Chen, you actually dared to collude with the Hu people and betray our military intelligence. This crime—you must be executed!"
Chen Feng didn't take the first half of the sentence seriously, but when he heard the second half, he fell to his knees with a look of horror on his face. "Marquis Pei, please understand. I have never colluded with the Hu people!"
"So, you did... secretly detain Miss Cui and take her to your tent for pleasure?"
Chu Xun clenched his fists tightly in his sleeves, and his eyes were frighteningly fierce.
Pei Yan indeed leaned back upon seeing this, a hint of teasing flashed across his eyes, and the coldness disappeared.
Song Huan looked at Pei Yan, then at the Fourth Prince and that Chen Feng, and for a moment he felt as if the world was spinning...
Miss Cui, could it be... the heroine of the book?
What the hell is this plot?
In the original book, the heroine had been doing her labor honestly before she met Pei Yan, okay?
Although there was indeed a cannon fodder general who brought the heroine into the army and wanted to rape her, the heroine escaped and, by chance, escaped into Pei Yan's tent...
Song Huan looked at Pei Yan again, his eyes full of suspicion.
Could it be that this guy has already met the heroine in the book?
She pulled Pei Yan's sleeve again. Pei Yan turned to look at her and raised his eyebrows. What's the matter?
Seeing him looking at her, Song Huan frowned and thought for a moment, then dipped his finger in the tea and wrote the name of the heroine in the book on the table, stroke by stroke.
Pei Yan looked at the name, and the blood in his body seemed to freeze for a moment.
Huanhuan...how do you know this person?
"Yes, there was a young lady who came to my tent..."
On the other hand, Chen Feng decisively admitted the matter.
The author has something to say: Jin Jin: Stay calm, the heroine in the book is not that miserable.
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