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Chapter 272 Pei Huaijin's Visit

Upon returning to the Marquis's residence, a servant reported that the heir apparent of the Duke of Qi and his sixth daughter had come to visit.

Shen Fuhan was immediately disheartened. Just after Pei Zhaoyi left, Pei Huaijin and Pei Shijing arrived.

Are the Pei family members so idle?

Shen Fuhan glanced at Wen Jiayue without changing his expression.

She looked surprised, a slight smile playing on her lips, her almond-shaped eyes shining.

Shen Fuhan's heart sank to the bottom, but then she said, "My lord, I will go back to my room first."

He paused, not quite understanding why she hadn't suggested going with him.

But this is a good thing, proving that she doesn't absolutely need Pei Huaijin.

However, since Miss Pei was also present, he couldn't go alone; he still had to have Wen Jiayue go with him.

Shen Fuhan's expression tightened. This Miss Pei was too clingy to Pei Huaijin.

However, what if Pei Huaijin offered to let her come along?

The purpose was to meet Wen Jiayue in this way.

Shen Fuhan took a deep breath. Even so, he still couldn't refuse.

They've all arrived, so is he just going to kick them out?

“Wait,” he said, seemingly calmly, “Ah Yue, you will come with me.”

Wen Jiayue understood that he wanted her to entertain Pei Shijing, so she nodded.

But I felt a little strange. In my previous life, Brother Dragonfly had visited several times, but I had never heard of him bringing his sister with him.

Otherwise, Shen Fuhan would definitely have made her go along, just like this time.

Suppressing her doubts, Wen Jiayue and Shen Fuhan went to the flower hall to greet their guests.

As she walked, she suddenly felt something was wrong. Why was Shen Fuhan not saying a word, and why did his face look so gloomy?

After thinking about it, she felt relieved. He was always like this, so there was nothing to be surprised about.

Upon entering the flower hall, Pei Huaijin and Pei Shijing stood up.

Shen Fuhan nodded and said, "Your Highness and Miss Liu have been waiting for a long time. Please have a seat."

Wen Jiayue smiled at the brother and sister and sat down next to Shen Fuhan.

Pei Huaijin glanced at her before speaking gently, "Brother Shen, I've come today to return the favor and thank you for the calligraphy and painting you gifted me last time."

Shen Fuhan's expression was indifferent. This happened so long ago, and now he suddenly wants to return the favor. His intentions are malicious.

"Thank you, Your Majesty."

He didn't even want to look at it, but doing so would be against etiquette, so he only glanced at it before ordering the servants to take it into the study.

Pei Huaijin smiled indifferently: "It seems that Brother Shen is used to seeing masterpieces. The calligraphy and paintings that I went to great lengths to find, yet Brother Shen's reaction is so indifferent."

Shen Fuhan said politely, "I just came from the palace and I'm a little tired. Don't worry about it, Your Highness."

His words were already a way of turning away the guest; if Pei Huaijin were a smart man, he should have taken his leave.

But he seemed not to understand and laughed, "Brother Shen has a close relationship with the Emperor, like brothers. Even though I am far away in Liuzhou, I know a thing or two about it."

Shen Fuhan said solemnly, "The Emperor and I are ruler and subject, so I hope the Crown Prince will not say such things."

Pei Huaijin paused for a moment, then smiled and said, "I misspoke in my haste."

Seeing that their conversation had come to an end, the bored Pei Shijing finally chimed in.

She lowered her voice and urged, "Brother, tell me quickly."

Pei Huaijin smiled and said, "Xiao Jing, you're a grown woman now, you should say that yourself."

"No, I'll always be a little girl in front of my brother," Pei Shijing said coquettishly, pulling his hand. "Brother, please help me."

The brother and sister chatted back and forth. Shen Fuhan took a sip of tea to suppress his irritation. "What else is there?"

Wen Jiayue, also puzzled, said, "Xiao Jing, just say what you have to say."

Pei Shijing said shyly, "I'll have my brother say it."

She looked at her brother pleadingly.

Pei Huaijin withdrew his hand and reluctantly agreed, "Alright, I'll only help you this once."

“I knew my brother was the best,” Pei Shijing’s eyes lit up. “Tell me quickly.”

Pei Huaijin said gently, "Xiao Jing has been saying she wants to see Zhao Zhao. I wonder if it's convenient for Brother Shen and Sister-in-law?"

Although he was asking about two people, he was looking in the direction of Wen Jiayue.

Shen Fuhan's expression tightened, and he stopped pretending altogether.

Wen Jiayue smiled and said, "Of course it's convenient. Ruyi, go and bring Zhaozhao over here."

Pei Shijing eagerly asked, "Can I come along?"

“Of course,” Shen Fuhan said, looking at Wen Jiayue. “Ayue, you can come too.”

Wen Jiayue paused for a moment, thinking they still had something to discuss, and then nodded gently.

Pei Shijing took her arm and said affectionately, "Thank you, Madam Shen."

Wen Jiayue smiled and said, "It's nothing serious, no need to thank me."

“My brother and I came here to see your daughter,” Pei Shijing said wistfully. “You and Lord Shen are both good-looking, so your daughter must be beautiful and lovely.”

Wen Jiayue loved to hear this and said with a smile, "In the future, you will also marry a good husband and have a daughter who is even more beautiful than Zhaozhao."

Pei Shijing didn't respond after hearing this.

Wen Jiayue naturally assumed she was shy and was about to tease her when she heard her say with distress, "But I don't want to get married. I want to stay in the Duke's mansion for the rest of my life."

Wen Jiayue was slightly taken aback, but then she realized that it was normal for her to think that way. She had the love of her parents and the care of her brother, so why should she suffer the pain of marriage and childbirth?

"Then let your brothers get married and give you lots of little nieces."

Pei Huaijin was gentle and refined, while Pei Huaiying, though short-tempered, was handsome and dashing, both possessing top-notch looks.

Pei Shijing pouted and said, "I don't want my brother to get married either."

Wen Jiayue looked at her in confusion, not quite understanding for a moment.

Pei Shijing stuck out her tongue: "I was just kidding. Madam Shen, please don't tell my brother. Let's go quickly."

Wen Jiayue smiled and said, "Okay, I won't say."

She could understand; Pei Huaijin had only been back for a short time, and Pei Shijing was still clinging to him, not wanting her sister-in-law to share her brother's love.

The sun is shining warmly today, and Zhao Zhao is playing in the courtyard.

Two maids stood a distance apart, each holding a snack that Zhao Zhao liked, and made her walk around to help her practice walking.

Zhao Zhao's little face was extremely serious. She walked with complete concentration and didn't even look up when she heard any noise.

Once she was in the maid's arms and sure she was safe, she looked up.

Upon seeing Wen Jiayue, she excitedly called out, "Mother!"

Wen Jiayue picked her up and kissed her soft, fragrant face.

Just as she was about to introduce Pei Shijing's identity, the wet nurse exclaimed in a panic, "Oh dear, why is this young lady having a nosebleed?"

Wen Jiayue looked over in shock. A nosebleed?

"I...I'm fine," Pei Shijing said, covering half her face with a handkerchief. "I don't know what happened. Maybe it's because Zhaozhao is so cute."

Wen Jiayue: "...?"