Chapter 114 Who do you think he will help?
When Jiang Hui returned from Simeizhai, Pei Jingxu was already waiting obediently on the stone bench in the courtyard.
Holding the food box, Jiang Hui walked up to Pei Jingxu with a smile: "Second Madam, I have picked out a few dishes that you will like."
As he spoke, Jiang Hui placed the food in the lunch box in front of her one by one.
Pei Jingxu nodded and thanked Jiang Hui: "Guard Jiang, will my husband be back late today?"
After a pause, she explained, "I just heard my husband say in the west courtyard that he might not be back for lunch."
Jiang Hui suppressed his smile and whispered, "The Second Young Master is not proficient in military tactics, and the First Young Master is planning to clean up his mess. There's no need for the Second Lady to ask any more."
Pei Jingxu nodded slightly when he heard this.
She remembered.
It seemed to be the same in the previous life. Although Rong Xuanzhou defeated the enemy army by faking his death, he also felt resentment and suspicion in the emperor's heart because he allied with the prince and deceived the monarch.
Rong Jianxue has always been thoughtful and considerate. When he was at the peak of his career, he was willing to let Rong Xuanzhou take the blame and ask for forgiveness from Your Majesty.
The Rong family was the first to bring this matter to light and explain it clearly, but it would be a different matter if the government brought it up later.
It is also because of this that the Rong family did not have any grudges with the official family.
It is said that Rong Xuanzhou knelt outside the Golden Palace until night, and the emperor was deeply moved.
After having breakfast in the East Courtyard, Hongyao came to report that Bai Shutong had left the house.
Pei Jingxu was not surprised.
——As the heroine of this book, Bai Shutong has many admirers other than Rong Xuanzhou. Naturally, she will meet other young men according to the plot.
"Oh, by the way, Second Madam," Jiang Hui said with a smile when he saw Pei Jingxu had almost finished eating, "Tomorrow at noon, the young master will go to the Burning Lamp Temple as usual. Do you want to come with us?"
A hint of deep meaning flashed in Pei Jingxu's eyes.
Yes, now that her husband has returned, she no longer needs to copy those scriptures and hang them on the Longevity Tree to pray for blessings. For Rong Xuanzhou's "wife", it seems that there is no point in going.
Pei Jingxu smiled with a clear gaze: "Of course I will go. Bodhisattva bless my husband to return safely. Naturally, I will go to fulfill my vow."
Jiang Hui grinned and said, "Okay, then I'll ask the Second Lady to come along tomorrow."
"Thank you, Guard Jiang."
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After staying in the East Courtyard for a while, Rong Jianxue still hadn't returned.
The news came quickly from Jiang Hui's side, saying that it was Rong Jianxue's advice that made Rong Xuanzhou kneel outside the Golden Palace and apologize to the emperor.
Rong Xuanzhou will have to kneel until night, and it seems that Rong Jianxue will not be able to come back for a while.
Thinking of this, Pei Jingxu did not stay any longer.
After saying goodbye to Jiang Hui, Pei Jingxu walked towards the west courtyard.
Bai Shutong has not returned yet. If you think about the plot carefully, she should be in a pavilion at this time, reciting poems with a nobleman, winning his favor and praise.
As he was walking towards the west courtyard, suddenly, an arrow brushed past Pei Jingxu's temple!
With a sound of "whoosh"!
Pei Jingxu widened his eyes, frightened and stood there, then turned around slowly.
The arrow grazed her temple and hit the wooden beam behind her squarely!
Pei Jingxu's eyes shone slightly. She turned around and saw the little girl sitting on the swing, clapping and cheering at the boy Axuan who was drawing his bow and arrow: "Good, good, good! Brother is so awesome!"
The two men clearly saw the arrow flying past her ear, but they were not afraid or worried about it. Instead, they pretended not to see it and put it aside!
The boy named Axuan even raised his eyebrows slightly in Pei Jingxu's direction and glanced at her provocatively.
Pei Jingxu became furious.
To be honest, as a "vicious female supporting role", Pei Jingxu's temper is not really good.
At least, she really, really hates these two naughty kids!
Perhaps because of the heroine's halo, the two children around Bai Shutong are much smarter and more capable than their peers.
They can act according to circumstances and know how to use their privileges as "children", becoming indispensable "helpers" in Bai Shutong's journey to becoming the most favored lady in the capital.
But this "help" is simply terrible for Pei Jingxu, the cannon fodder female supporting role!
The arrow tail scratched his cheek, leaving a very shallow blood mark.
It was like a warning from two "chosen ones" to her, the cannon fodder female supporting role.
Pei Jingxu's eyes were cold. He pulled out the arrow from the wooden beam and walked towards the two of them.
Nuonuo sat obediently on the swing built by Rong Xuanzhou, her round eyes as beautiful as a pair of grapes.
She acted as if she didn't see Pei Jingxu appear. She clapped her soft little hands and cheered for her brother!
Ah Xuan stretched his arms and saw Pei Jingxu approaching. His expression remained unchanged and his tone was calm: "Second Aunt, what are you doing here?"
Pei Jingxu held the arrow in his hand and threw it at Axuan's feet: "Apologize."
Ah Xuan raised his eyebrows slightly and chuckled, "Second Aunt, what do you mean? I'm coaxing Nuonuo to play here, how did I offend you?"
Pei Jingxu's eyes were cold and gloomy: "Apologize, or I will call the servants to kick you two out now."
"How dare you!" Nuonuo, who was standing by, heard this and shouted, "This is Uncle Xuanzhou's home! You're an outsider, what right do you have to kick us out?"
Pei Jingxu chuckled and snatched the bow and arrow from Axuan's hand: "This is intentional murder. Not only will I expel you from the Rong family, I'll even take you to the police!"
"Why do you say that I committed murder intentionally?" Axuan raised his chin and squinted at her.
Pei Jingxu keenly noticed that Axuan and Nuonuo's eyes passed over her and looked at the place behind her.
A hint of deep meaning flashed in his eyes: It seems someone is coming?
As expected, before Pei Jingxu could say anything, Nuonuo got off the swing and burst into tears: "Second Aunt, I'm sorry! You shouldn't have scared your brother. It's Nuonuo's fault. Nuonuo didn't mean to make you angry..."
She cried loudly, her eyes were filled with tears, her long eyelashes were wet, and she looked very pitiful.
A Xuan, standing aside, frowned and stood in front of Nuonuo, his expression stern: "Second Aunt, Nuonuo is still young, please don't scare her! Blame me if you want to blame someone!"
Pei Jingxu sneered.
Even without looking back, Pei Jingxu could smell the familiar scent of agarwood.
She bit her lip slightly, her tone unyielding: "You almost shot me, and now you're pretending to be pitiful?"
"Apologize! Otherwise I will never let you off easily!"
——She needs to show some of her badness and sharpness in front of Rong Jianxue.
Only in this way can she lay the foundation for her future plans.
There was a hint of pride in Nuonuo's eyes: This woman is so stupid, she is so easy to deal with!
"Second Aunt, I'm sorry... wuwuwuwu... Nuonuo apologizes to you..."
Nuonuo grabbed Axuan's sleeve and cried even louder.
Pei Jingxu still held the bow and arrow in his hand.
The bow and arrow were quite heavy, and it hurt her hand. I really don't know how this Ah Xuan pulled the bowstring.
She just moved the hand holding the bow and arrow. Nuonuo hurriedly hugged Axuan and shouted, "Second Aunt, please don't hit us!"
Pei Jingxu sneered: You are really good at turning the tables.
This time, before she could say anything, a hand behind her took the bow and arrow that was weighing her down and hurting her arm.
Pei Jingxu looked surprised and turned to look at the person who came!
The man was dressed in a bright red official robe, his eyes were cold and his expression was indifferent.
His gaze was cold, but it fell precisely on the bloodstain on her face.
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