Although the Golden Qilin Guard were known for their arrogance, they were quite polite to Pei Shen.
"My lord, we are under orders to search for the wanted criminal. We hope you will forgive us for any disturbance."
"What if I don't forgive you?" Pei Shen's voice was colder and more aloof than the moonlight.
The way he said it made you want to lash out.
It also stirred up Nanxing's long-forgotten memories.
He had treated her the same way before.
He is actually a very awkward person, arrogant, and likes to do things differently from others.
He would rather lose his lifespan than lose face.
He needs to be in control of everything, and appear to be in complete control.
He seemed to be someone who couldn't afford to have even a single hair disheveled or show the slightest sign of disarray, under any circumstances.
She says east, but he insists on saying west.
But I was too naive back then. I was attracted by his refined yet beastly appearance, and I found his inner pride and arrogance admirable, so I fell for him and couldn't extricate myself.
Looking back now, I realize how naive I was back then.
Even though she ultimately left resolutely, his demeanor remained flawless, which only highlighted his own wretchedness.
However, now, when he uses his arrogance and disdain to protect himself, Nanxing is shamefully pleased.
--This man's wickedness has finally been exposed to the public.
Nanxing wasn't worried.
It wasn't because she trusted Pei Shen so much, but because only a small group of people had come from outside, and she could get away unscathed.
She strongly agreed with a statement made by the Princess.
A woman's greatest source of confidence does not come from her husband, nor even from her family, but from herself.
It was the Princess Consort and Xiu'er who made her realize that no matter how humble she was, she shouldn't devote herself entirely to a man.
She abandoned all options and became infatuated with love; this was her biggest mistake back then.
I once loved deeply, but now, it's all just a distant memory.
Pei Shen deceived her.
But if the Prince's mansion hadn't suffered such a drastic change, she wouldn't have wanted to collect that debt from back then.
After hesitating for a long time, the Golden Qilin Guard finally managed to stammer, "My lord, we are acting under imperial orders..."
"Are you here to see my woman on imperial orders?" Pei Shen sneered.
Nanxing lowered her eyes, her long eyelashes concealing the emotions within them.
Linlin quietly took her hand, which was resting at her side, and whispered, "Don't worry, I'm still here."
Nanxing smiled sincerely at him.
She believed that Linlin would protect her because he had been so well-educated by the Empress.
Perhaps the Tang Family was the biggest contributor to Linlin's education, but after Nanxing arrived, we saw Tang Zhuyun taking care of him more often.
Golden Qilin Guard was speechless for a long while before finally saying, "I am carrying out an imperial order, please do not... make trouble."
"The carriage contains the ladies of the Marquis's household!"
"I am carrying out an imperial decree, and even if I offend the women, it is a last resort. I beg Your Excellency..."
"No need to say anything more, I won't forgive you," Pei Shen said. "Forgive me, just leave me your eyes."
Golden Qilin Guard: "..."
That Marquis Champion is really too difficult to deal with!
They were in a difficult situation.
They didn't want to give up the opportunity to capture Nanxing, but at the same time, they didn't want to offend Pei Shen too much.
The reason why the Golden Qilin Guard were so feared was largely because they were the emperor's personal guards and could report directly to the emperor.
But Pei Shen wasn't afraid of this at all.
He was a child raised by the emperor.
Conversely, he was able to accuse the Golden Qilin Guard before the Emperor.
"Let's go." Pei Shen ignored them and lowered the curtain.
Nanxing gripped his longsword, ready to fight to the death, but to his surprise, the Golden Qilin Guard, who bullied the weak and feared the strong, let them go so easily.
That's it?
Pei Shen raised an eyebrow and looked at Nanxing.
Nanxing knew this guy was showing off.
She deliberately ignored him, leaving him speechless!
But Pei Shen is clearly different from before.
He said, "How about subduing the enemy without fighting, Little Birdie?"
Nanxing: "My weapon is a longsword, what about yours?"
"Um?"
"Besides your silver tongue, what else do you have?"
Therefore, the war has already been fought. It was merely a matter of using the emperor's power to intimidate the lackeys; it was a case of a fox borrowing the tiger's might. What is there to boast about?
Pei Shen really wanted to use that phrase "a silver tongue" to tease her.
But that won't work, Linlin is in the car.
He said to the coachman, "Let's go to the Prince's Mansion first."
We still need to send that annoying Linlin back first.
"Nanxing, come back with me."
When the carriage arrived at the side gate of the Prince's Mansion, Linlin grasped Nanxing's hand.
Pei Shen was itching to see this.
If Linlin were a few years older, Pei Shen felt he wouldn't be able to control his urge to hit her.
"No, there's still someone behind me," Nanxing said. "You go ahead."
Leave the trouble to Pei Shen; don't involve the Prince's Mansion.
Watching Linlin being led inside by the guards of the Prince's mansion from the carriage, Nanxing lowered the curtain, hugged his long sword, and kept a straight face.
Pei Shen: "Want to come back to the manor with me?"
"Think."
Aren't you afraid of causing me trouble?
Are you scared? If you are, I can leave.
I'm afraid... you'll leave.
Nanxing ignored him.
She knew it; the man was doing it on purpose.
She is now immune to his constant sweet talk.
I believed it once and almost lost my life; if I believe it again, I'm afraid I'll be reduced to ashes.
The carriage continued its journey.
Using the soft light from the four corner Mingzhu inside the car, Pei Shen's gaze almost never left Nanxing's face.
Nanxing was like an old monk in deep meditation, his eyes calm and still.
Pei Shen's smile gradually turned bitter.
He said, "Little Birdie, I made a mistake when I was young, so this time, let's start over. Whatever you want, just tell me."
Starting over?
She disagreed.
The current situation is nothing more than men and women flirting with each other, each getting what they need.
Eating radishes Shang Ke, but talking about love is out of the question.
However, there's no need to mention these things, because some people are too confident to listen.
The carriage traveled all the way to the Marquis's residence and entered directly through the side gate.
Pei Shen led Nanxing to the study.
Since Nanxing came to find him, the number of beds they've slept in together is too many to count on two hands.
However, the locations were all in Pei Shen's study, specifically the outer study.
Nanxing had never entered the backyard of the Marquis of Marquis Champion.
No, to be precise, she lived there many years ago.
At that time, Pei Shen said he would marry her.
However, he said that the main house needed to be renovated in preparation for the wedding, so he asked her to stay elsewhere temporarily.
At that time, she had a vague feeling that something might have happened to the Xiao Family, and that it was related to Pei Shen. So she was conflicted and in pain and did not care about these things.
Looking back now, he was just dragging her along.
However, no matter where you stay, you can only sleep in one bed.
For Nanxing now, no matter where he is, it's all about taking advantage and being taken advantage of, nothing more.
The study was furnished very comfortably, with a newly added recliner and freshly changed bedding. Nanxing assumed that these changes were made for him.
Of course, it's more likely that Pei Shen felt more comfortable having sex this way.
Back in the study, both being hard-working individuals, they immediately got into a heated exchange, sparks flying...
(I have something to do today, so I'll be updating at 9 PM and 10 PM respectively~)