Chapter 10, isn't there still you?

Hehe... isn't there still you? Pei Qianqian smiled nonchalantly, not hiding her reliance on him in the slightest

Do not say that when he entered, he saw Pei Qianqian trembling and begging for mercy. With her frail body and timid nature, he truly did not believe that she could harm anyone

Tears welled up in her eyes as she gritted her teeth and vowed in her heart that she would never let that little wretch get away with it

Her objective has been achieved; this is exactly the result she wanted

Ye Minru gently caressed her, glanced at Pei Wen'an, and continued to comfort her, "You must be obedient and take care of your health first. I have heard that in a while, Prince Ruiqing will return to the capital, and when that time comes, that little beast will definitely not have it easy."

Earl Cao smiled and bowed to Sikong Mingye, saying, "Your Highness, I shall return to the palace first"

She bit her lower lip, her gaze shooting towards Pei Qianqian's thin back like it was dipped in poison

The Emperor's attitude towards the King of Nanying is difficult to decipher, yet this Eunuch Cao often speaks on behalf of the King of Nanying

He has been an official for many years and knows a thing or two. When the mother of King Nanying, the virtuous Consort, was alive, she often helped the newly entered Eunuch Cao out of danger. After she was killed while protecting the king, Eunuch Cao, in gratitude, secretly assisted King Nanying in many ways.

Given the current situation, how could Master Cao return to the palace and not speak recklessly in front of the Emperor?

Of course, she is afraid

Pei Wen'an then spoke in a low voice, "Listen to your mother, first take care of your health. Once Prince Ruiqing returns to the capital, the Emperor will surely hold a grand wedding for you. As for that little wretch, do not worry about her for now; I will find an opportunity to deal with her later."

Hearing that Wang Si Kong Li Hao of Rui Qing is returning, Pei Rongxin gradually calmed down. At this moment, only her marriage to Si Kong Li Hao could bring her a sense of comfort.

The eunuch Cao, who was standing by, could not help but interject, "Sir, are you certain that Miss Qianqian injured Miss Pei?" He curiously pointed at Pei Qianyun, who was in a rather embarrassing situation, "Then what is the story with this young lady?"

Ye Minru wiped her tears and comforted her with concern, "Xin'er, don't cry just yet, you still have injuries on your body"

However, he is after all a prince, and given the emperor's ambiguous attitude towards him, for the time being, he truly does not dare to confront him openly. The only course of action for now is to endure this grievance and wait until Prince Ruiqing returns to the capital to make further plans

Sikong Mingye smiled, and that smile under the sunlight carried a chilling aura. "With so many servants present, it is astonishing that a defenseless person could injure the esteemed young lady. This shows just how useless the Pei family's servants are." He did not look at Pei Wen'an's dark face, but turned to Eunuch Cao, "Eunuch Cao, since you are here, I would trouble you to return to the palace and report to me. Since the Xiang residence cannot accommodate Pei Qianqian, I will take her away from the Pei family for alternative arrangements. After all, she is my future consort, and I do not wish to see her wandering the streets."

Watching the carriage depart, Sikong Mingye finally cast a sidelong glance and said, "How much longer do you plan to keep up the pretense?"

That damned beast, Pei Qianqian, actually dares to manipulate even his own father!

By that time, she would no longer be in the capital, having flown far away, so who would she fear? The person before her merely desired her body; would they still expend energy to guard a woman of no use?

Sikong Mingye cast a sidelong glance at her, grasped Pei Qianqian's wrist, and turned to leave the sight of the crowd

Ye Minru's face turned pale, and only then did she realize that she had been somewhat excessive. Although this Eunuch Cao's rank was not as high as that of their master, he was nonetheless the person closest to the Emperor

As soon as he left, Pei Wen'an immediately looked towards Master Cao, somewhat eager to explain, "Master Cao, this..."

Pei Qianqian sniffed and nodded, her timid demeanor preventing her from daring to look up at him, "Thank you, Your Excellency..."

This was still the first time she had seen him up close in bright light, and even under the scorching sun, his cold aura remained largely unchanged. His features, resembling a sculpture of ice, showed not a hint of softness, and his narrow black eyes seemed to contain two eternal ice beads.

Aren't you afraid that the Pei family will kill you

Who would have thought that Lord Cao would respectfully smile at him, saying, "My lord, there are still matters in the palace, I shall take my leave now"

King Nan Ying has never interfered with that little beast, and he could not understand why he suddenly started to care about that little beast.

But now the Pei family cannot do anything to her. Even if she has consummated her marriage with him and has no further utility, she need not worry about being unprotected.

Sikong Mingye looked at him, a rare warmth appearing in his eyes, "Master Cao, please take care as you leave"

Without waiting for Pei Wen'an to retain him, he turned and chased after the direction in which Sikong Mingye had left

Pei Qianqian lay on his chest like a well-behaved girl, listening to him speak; in this moment, she was truly at peace.

Pei Qianqian swept her gaze from his head to his feet, then averted her eyes, "My affairs do not require anyone's inquiry, and I advise you not to ask too many questions. No matter how many you ask, I have nothing to disclose."

Pei Qianqian was about to turn around when she suddenly froze, squinting her eyes as she turned her head to look at him

Seeing Pei Wen'an still not speaking, and not knowing what he was thinking, Pei Rongxin remained unwilling to give up, "Father..."

Pei Wen'an's expression was indescribably ugly, even Ye Minru lost her composure and couldn't help but scold Pei Qianqian, "You little beast, how can you so blatantly distort the truth? It is clear that you are deliberately trying to trap our Pei family in a position of immorality and injustice!"

Looking at the frail woman who clutched the sleeve of Sikong Mingye out of fear, Master Cao gently comforted her, "Miss Qianqian need not be afraid; after the wedding, no one will dare to bully you again"

See how Pei Wen'an explains ... ...

The events that transpired at the Pei residence remain unclear to Sikong Mingye, yet it is a fact that Pei Rongxin has fainted. Upon this realization, he suddenly gazed sharply at Pei Qianqian and asked, "When did you acquire such courage and skill?"

Pei Rongxin clutched her hand and cried, "Mother, Pei Qianqian is so rebellious and disrespectful, she cannot be let off this easily. If this matter is not resolved, I will die with resentment"

Pei Qianqian suddenly raised her head, stuck out her tongue at him, and instantly let go of his sleeve

At the entrance of the Prime Minister's residence

It is not surprising that she reacted strongly; her beloved daughter was insulted and beaten, and they were also bitten back. Who wouldn't feel hatred in such a situation

Pei Wen'an clenched his teeth in anger, pointing at the household servants around him, "They can all testify!"

After Pei Rongxin woke up, she felt so wronged that she burst into tears

Father, you have seen it all. That Pei Qianqian is truly detestable. She laid hands on Mother not long ago, and now she has injured me as well. You must stand up for us.

Pei Wen'an stood before the bed, the anger in his eyes still smoldering, his face pale and silent.

Ye Minru hurriedly ran towards her daughter, exclaiming, "Xin'er... quickly... quickly call the doctor..."

Lord Cao boarded the palace carriage

Pei Wen'an cast a sidelong glance at Ye Minru and said in a deep voice, "Shut up! If she wants to leave, let her go!"

In a moment of impulsiveness, her utterance of "little beast" caused even Lord Cao to speak up for Pei Qianqian, saying, "Madam, although Miss Qianqian is of illegitimate birth, she is also the future daughter-in-law of the Emperor. Such behavior on your part... could be seen as a loss of dignity."

Watching them leave, Pei Wen'an felt as if his back molars were about to crack from clenching.