"Little Birdie, tell me, did I do a good job?" Pei Shen gritted his teeth, his eyes flashing with a fierce light.
Nanxing felt that if she said "no," she would be devoured immediately.
But in reality, even if she reluctantly agreed with Pei Shen, she still couldn't avoid a "tragic ending."
Pei Shen said, "Since you also think I'm right, then let's start settling accounts now!"
"Settle accounts?" Moved, Nanxing hesitated to move.
She felt that Pei Shen was like Shaoxing wine; you didn't feel anything when you drank it, but it had a strong aftereffect.
Settling scores later will likely be difficult.
Sure enough, Pei Shen said, "You've admitted your mistake, so what should we do with the disobedient child who lies?"
Nanxing blushed deeply.
"It seems Little Birdie knows too," Pei Shen said, "Take off your clothes and beat her... right?"
Nanxing: "Stop fooling around, you're still injured. Are you really alright? As for Noble Consort Jia... Actually, I just want to ask you to secretly help the Prince..."
Unexpectedly, he himself stepped forward and became the target.
"If I didn't do this, would you remember it so vividly?"
Nanxing: "..."
Even if I die, I want you to remember that I died because of you, so that you'll never forget me for the Zidu!
"I couldn't forget it either," Nanxing said, lowering her eyes. "If you die, you won't know anything anymore. Live well, and I'll slowly pay off my debt."
"We have a lifetime ahead of us." Pei Shen hugged her. "So don't try to lie to me. I'm collecting my debts right now! You little liar, you deserve a beating!"
Feeling guilty, touched, and unable to process what was happening, Nanxing, unsure whether it was reality or a dream, let him do as he pleased in a daze.
She was still thinking about their previous conversation, and said, "You won't die, I'll protect you. I won't let you die before I do..."
"Fool, I'm the man."
"You're injured, don't move..."
"I'll stand still, you move..."
The atmosphere was just getting right when suddenly the sound of fighting came from outside.
Nanxing reacted quickly, straightened his clothes, grabbed the sword from the bedside, and leaped up.
"Shoes!" Pei Shen snapped as he dressed, "There are guards outside, what are you panicking for! Remember your place, you are the Lady of the Marquis!"
He stood barefoot on the ground, but personally squatted down to put shoes and socks on Nanxing.
Nanxing: "Don't go out, I'll go check."
"It's alright, you should trust the guards in the manor."
"Believe them? How can you expect me to believe them?"
She always gets free access whenever she comes.
"Because my wife is indeed highly skilled in martial arts. Besides, I also made a small contribution—I made them keep their distance from you."
Nanxing: "..."
After they got dressed, Pei Shen took her hand and they went out.
Nanxing felt a little uncomfortable, but she let him hold her hand.
Song Jingyang: "Hey, hey, hey, stop fighting! We're on the same side! Come to think of it, I'm your Marquis's brother-in-law!"
We've all been in the Xiao Family for so many years, so Nanxing is practically his sister, isn't she?
Nanxing was stunned. "Song Jingyang? What are you doing here? Stop it, everyone!"
Pei Shen said calmly, "Didn't you hear Madam's order?"
The guards of the Marquis's residence then put away their weapons and withdrew.
Song Jingyang finally breathed a sigh of relief.
The main problem was that the other side had a large and powerful force, and he couldn't afford to hurt anyone or ruin the harmony, making this battle extremely exhausting.
Pei Shen led Song Jingyang to the study.
Seeing Nanxing standing there blankly, Pei Shen pulled her to sit down next to him.
Nanxing: "Why don't you stand up?"
This person also has injuries on their back.
Song Jingyang burst out laughing when he saw it!
Even though everyone treats you as an equal, you still have to make the Marquis stand.
No wonder he trained such a Xiu'er person!
That's impressive!
Pei Shen didn't move, his gaze coldly fixed on Song Jingyang. "In the dead of night, Commander Song, what brings you to the Marquis's residence?"
Nanxing: "Looking for me, right?"
Pei Shen: "..."
I really wanted to shut her up, but our relationship had just improved, so I held back.
Song Jingyang: "That's right! What could I possibly need from the Marquis?"
"What's wrong?"
Pei Shen thought he might be dead.
Otherwise, how could these two completely ignore him and talk so happily?
Song Jingyang slapped his thigh and said, "This really isn't my fault! It's freezing cold outside, and it's the middle of the night. I didn't want to stay in a warm bed!"
The best part is, he can even hug Xiu'er!
But Xiu'er was so worried about Nanxing that she tossed and turned, and was also very agitated, so she wouldn't let him get any closer.
Song Jingyang: "If you're so worried, I'll go check on you right now!"
Despite being said in a fit of pique, Xiu'er replied, "Fine, go ahead and do it!"
Song Jingyang: "..."
He made a boast, and he'll have to crawl to the Marquis's mansion even if he has to crawl on his knees.
What's most infuriating is that they were discovered not long after arriving at the Marquis's residence.
I first encountered a guard, and we almost bumped into each other, but then the guard actually turned around and left?
Song Jingyang thought he was incredibly lucky, but to his surprise, the guard, after a moment's reaction, attacked him again.
You bastard, are you playing hard to get with me, Master Song?!
Song Jingyang was still indignant when he brought up the matter.
Nanxing: Oh, I understand.
At first, I definitely thought it was her, but after a moment's thought, I realized it wasn't her.
Pei Shen raised an eyebrow at her: See, I didn't lie.
Your man is actually quite capable, he just keeps it a secret!
Song Jingyang said with a wry smile, "I was just worried about you, so Xiu'er sent me to check on you."
He didn't dare to be too explicit, lest Pei Shen notice.
Unexpectedly, Nanxing said, "Pei Shen knows the truth, but it's alright, I'm fine."
Song Jingyang suddenly opened his eyes wide.
Pei Shen tolerated all of this?
Pei Shen asked with a forced smile, "Does Commander Song have anything else to say?"
We're all men; wouldn't it be better for us to go home and cuddle with our own women so late at night?
Wasting each other's time here is just plain stupid.
Song Jingyang said, "That's all, that's all, I'm very happy!"
He was happy for Nanxing, and could go back and report smoothly.
Xiu'er can finally stop worrying now.
Song Jingyang is gone.
Pei Shen squeezed Nanxing's hand. "Shall we continue?"
Nanxing: "..."
After hearing Song Jingyang's words, Xiu'er began to doubt him.
"Are you lying to me? Pei Shen isn't that good!"
"He's not as good as me, but he's alright," Song Jingyang said with a yawn. "I think Nanxing and him are a good match. You can relax!"
"Xiu'er," he said pitifully, "Three days... I have to go to Qingzhou in three more days."
Xiu'er glared at him and pulled back the covers. "Lie down quickly, it's finally warm up a bit."
Song Jingyang, having succeeded, grinned and moved closer.
Everyone has a wife to sleep with, except for the Prince of Jin.