Chapter 96 Delusion
Pei Jingxu closed his eyes and pretended to be asleep, his eyes were still behind the curtain, only the tips of his eyebrows were slightly raised, revealing a bit of clarity.
The breath became longer and steady, like a spring stream flowing over pebbles, leaving no trace.
Her long eyelashes trembled suddenly, and she turned her face towards him, leaving faint lines on her cheek like the brocade pillow.
He still clung to her palm, clinging to her inch by inch.
The force was deep and gentle, and because she was "deep asleep", her knuckles were limp and she let him pull her, her breathing even.
The Buddhist beads on his wrist jingled softly, and the man's hand on the edge of the bed tightened and loosened.
Pei Jingxu heard the rustling sound of clothes rubbing against each other, so he half-knelt on the edge of her bed and looked at her face.
There is a thunderstorm outside.
Covering up all heartbeats.
On her wrist was the bracelet and bangle.
The emerald jade bracelet collided with the damaged bracelet, making a crisp and pleasant sound.
Pei Jingxu moaned, frowned slightly, and "unconsciously" wanted to turn over.
But before she could turn over and leave.
He grabbed her wrist again.
Through the lightning and thunder outside, he saw her sleeping face.
Rong Jianxue raised her chin slightly, her eyes flickering.
He just glanced at her, then turned his head and looked away.
The rain outside was getting heavier, as if it wanted to tear the rainy night apart and then sew it back together, pretending nothing had happened.
Pei Jingxu counted silently in his heart.
Until, she slowly opened her eyes: "Rong...Jianxue...?"
For a moment, everything was silent.
Even the sound of the rain outside slowed down, leaving only his suppressed breathing.
Pei Jingxu narrowed his eyes, his voice still sounding sweet and naive, as if he had not yet woken up.
"Why did I dream about you again..."
As she said this, her eyes flickered a few times and a gentle curve appeared at the corners of her lips.
"Sorry, I shouldn't have dreamed about you..."
When she said this, her voice was filled with a sense of loss, grievance and guilt, as if she really felt guilty for dreaming about him.
"It's just a dream..." Pei Jingxu said this, as if warning himself.
Sleepiness came again, Pei Jingxu fluttered his eyelids a few times, but finally he couldn't resist the sleepiness and fell asleep again.
Rong Jianxue was the only one awake in the room.
He was still half-kneeling in front of her couch, and the rain, bringing with it the smell of earth, entered the room.
He pressed her wrist, tightening it inch by inch.
His head rested on her arm again, Rong Jianxue closed his eyes tightly, and his long eyelashes trembled slightly.
"It was just a dream..."
He said this, not knowing whether he was comforting her or admonishing himself.
…
Pei Jingxu heard the man finally stand up.
Soon, the sound of running water was heard and the man walked over to her again.
After doing this, he took her hand again and never let go.
Dark clouds strangled the moon, leaving behind a pool of rain-colored blood.
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The next day, Pei Jingxu was awakened by Hongyao.
Because I applied ointment last night, the injury on my back showed no signs of getting worse.
Hongyao helped Pei Jingxu get up and asked softly, "Miss, this morning, I seemed to see the eldest master leaving your room..."
Pei Jingxu curled her lips slightly. She let Hongyao help her change her clothes and tie her hair. She asked nonchalantly, "Did he say anything when he left?"
Hongyao said softly, "The eldest master said that he would send someone to help us pack our luggage later when the girl wakes up."
After a pause, Hongyao looked puzzled and said, "Miss, is the eldest master trying to drive us away?"
Pei Jingxu chuckled and looked at himself in the bronze mirror: "Yes, they want to drive us to the East Courtyard."
"East Courtyard!?" Hongyao opened her mouth wide, but lowered her voice even more, "Then will the Master and the Madam..."
Having said that, Pei Jingxu's eyes grew a little colder. She beckoned at Hongyao, and Hongyao leaned forward.
"Pay close attention to Rong Baimao's actions these days. He is hiding something from me."
"Yes, I understand."
After she finished washing and dressing, Hongyao looked at the beautiful Pei Jingxu and said with emotion, "If the girl wasn't still in mourning and couldn't wear too bright clothes, she would definitely be the most beautiful one at the official's birthday banquet today."
Yes, today is the emperor’s birthday banquet, and Pei Jingxu also accepted the invitation from Crown Prince Chen Qianfan.
Jiang Hui's voice came from outside the door: "Second Madam, are you awake? I'm here to help you pack your luggage."
Pei Jingxu then smiled and opened the door.
Outside the door, Jiang Hui stood there straight. Seeing Pei Jingxu, he bowed respectfully and said, "Greetings, Second Madam."
Pei Jingxu twitched the corner of his mouth and scratched his face: "Guard Jiang, do you really want to move..."
There was a look of hesitation in her eyes, and she wanted to find some excuse: "Actually, it's fine for me to live here. Besides, the master is used to being alone. I might make him unhappy if I go there."
Jiang Hui laughed innocently, "Second Madam, when we came here, the Master told his subordinates that if you change your mind and refuse to go to the East Courtyard, he will come to pick you up personally."
Pei Jingxu: "No, no need! I'll go right away!"
…
Pei Jingxu didn't bring much luggage to the side room, so Hongyao packed it up casually and then took the two packages with Jiang Hui to the east courtyard to clean up the side room.
When Pei Jingxu came to the study in the East Court alone, Rong Jianxue was reading the official documents that he had not finished reviewing last night.
"Sir, may I come in?"
The door of the study was open, but Pei Jingxu still knocked on the door frame as usual and asked softly.
Rong Jianxue stopped writing.
He raised his eyes and looked at the woman standing at the entrance.
After just one glance, he lowered his head calmly and looked away: "Come in."
After Pei Jingxu entered the study, he turned around and naturally prepared to close the door.
"Leave the door open and get some fresh air."
Behind him, the man's voice was cold and indifferent, with a low voice.
Pei Jingxu was stunned for a moment, then turned around and smiled faintly: "Okay."
She walked to the man's desk and sat down as usual: "Are you going to attend the palace banquet today, sir?"
"Well," Rong Jianxue said without looking up, "Today is His Majesty's birthday banquet. All civil and military officials and their families must attend."
Pei Jingxu then quietly discussed with Rong Jianxue, "Then... could you please take Ah Xu with you?"
Rong Jianxue frowned slightly.
He put down the brush in his hand and turned to look at her: "Do you want to go?"
Pei Jingxu nodded and smiled, "Yes, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince sent Ah Xu an invitation not long ago, but Ah Xu thought it would be better to discuss it with the adults."
"You can go after submitting the invitation. No need to discuss it with me." Rong Jianxue said calmly.
Pei Jingxu continued to smile, his eyes gentle and clear: "But compared to His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, Ah Xu cares more about your Excellency's opinion."
"Others might have designs on Ah Xu, but you, my Lord, won't."
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