"You're not essential, and your absence doesn't make a difference either," Nanxing said expressionlessly. "If I'm just one step away from you, it means the Prince isn't destined for that, and it has nothing to do with anyone else."
Pei Shen was rendered speechless by the rebuttal.
"Pei Shen, you think you're a treasure, that no one else has that. Neither I nor the Prince have that."
This was a devastating blow to Pei Shen.
"The person standing before you now is not the canary you've imagined, but me, Nanxing."
Pei Shen gave a wry smile, "I was just joking with you, I just... don't know what to do."
"I'm serious."
Pei Shen held his hand up to Nanxing. "Look at my palm, it's all sweaty. Little Birdie, I've always been clumsy when it comes to expressing my feelings. I'll try to change, give me some time..."
Don't go, watch what I do.
"I didn't have to wait, I didn't have to expect, I didn't have to bother. Why did I have to wait for you?" Nanxing asked, posing a soul-searching question.
She's by the Empress's side and has nothing to complain about, so why would she want to argue with him?
Stay away from men, and you'll be happy for life.
Get out!
Pei Shen, who was usually so sharp-tongued, was now blushing and forcing a smile, looking utterly embarrassed, but he couldn't utter a single word.
He wanted to keep his mouth shut.
The more you say, the more mistakes you make, Nanxing is currently angry and wants to vent rather than explain.
Any explanation he offers is evidence of his refusal to admit wrongdoing.
Moreover, he was aware of his own flaw: when arguing with others, he couldn't help but defeat a whole group of people.
Therefore, Pei Shen resolutely held back.
"Please leave, Lord Marquis," Nanxing said coldly. "My belongings left in the Marquis's residence can simply be thrown away."
She didn't want any of it; she didn't want anything that bore his scent.
Xiu'er watched Nanxing return to the house, a look of surprise in her eyes, then rolled her eyes.
"I thought you could still have him under your control, but I didn't expect you to be so easily defeated. Let's go, no need to say goodbye."
Hmph, he must just want to go back and eat carrots.
For women, the most important thing is to have knowledge and experience.
For example, when it comes to eating radishes, why is it that only Pei Shen can eat them so easily, while everyone else can't even bring themselves to do it?
Xiu'er said that she thought her Song Jingyang was quite good, and the Princess Consort was also very satisfied with the Prince's performance...
In conclusion, good radishes are everywhere; there's no need to be overly attached to what you have.
Nanxing said, "I wasn't trying to manipulate him; I've broken up with him."
Yanran: "Yeah, I knew it! We had to cut ties completely, so why did Xiu'er let you go..."
Xiu'er: "Did they really break up?"
"It's broken into the smallest pieces; it's beyond repair," Nanxing said.
Tang Zhuyun: "... So what exactly happened? Did Pei Shen explain?"
"I explained, but I still feel uneasy. If I'm uncomfortable, why should I make him comfortable?"
Tang Zhuyun: I can't afford to offend them, I can't afford to offend them.
Xiu'er clapped her hands and praised, "It should have been done a long time ago! If you're going to scare him, scare the big one, and see if he dares to do it again."
I didn't scare him.
Xiu'er: "... Then, you can't really just break up with him, can you?"
"Is it still fake?" Nanxing asked rhetorically.
Xiu'er was stunned.
Tang Zhuyun: Sister Xing is a force to be reckoned with; she's ruthless and doesn't mince words.
Forget it, she stopped trying to persuade her. When someone's angry, anything she says will only backfire.
Everyone has these moments amidst the mundane details of marriage.
Tang Zhuyun sent Xiu'er Nanxing away and continued talking to Yanran.
Yanran: "Why isn't my brother back yet?"
"You miss me after just one day?" Tang Zhuyun asked with a smile.
I was eager to tell him this.
The more family members who know, the less the sadness caused by one's background will be.
Tang Zhuyun thought about it and decided not to tell her that Linlin actually already knew.
"Who was that? How could he be so wicked?" Yanran muttered to herself, remembering the peddler. "I even gave him two silver melon seeds! The more I think about it, the more my heart aches."
"How did you become Huaishang?" Tang Zhuyun laughed. "There are always people who can't stand to see us doing well. Your father has already sent people to investigate, and the truth will surely come out."
"Sigh, the more I think about it, the angrier I get," Yanran said, resting her chin on her hand. In Tang Zhuyun's eyes, she was simply Lovely.
"I don't know if it's a boy or a girl in my belly. If it's a girl, I hope she looks like you," Tang Zhuyun said sincerely.
Yanran: "Mother, is someone like me reliable?"
She doubted herself.
Tang Zhuyun smiled, her eyes crinkling. "What is a score? Why do we need it?"
As long as you're happy!
Yanran raised an eyebrow smugly. "Then let's have a little sister, I'll take care of her! I'm also fine with having a little brother! Or maybe we should have one. Mother, do you know if it's a little brother or a little sister?"
Tang Zhuyun: "It's still early days. Perhaps we'll see some progress in a few months."
She gets angry just thinking about it.
Everyone says you'll have dreams about your baby during pregnancy, but she hasn't had any.
No polar bear appeared in my dream, no long snake appeared in my dream, no rosy clouds filled the sky... In short, nothing at all.
Was she pregnant with loneliness?
Hmph, I'm not convinced.
Then a few days ago, one night, she finally dreamed of a chubby, white baby.
Tang Zhuyun was so excited in her dream that she reached out with trembling hands to greet the little baby.
The baby started crying loudly, and she, having little experience with babies, immediately became flustered and overwhelmed.
"Did you pee?" She hurriedly went to untie the swaddling clothes.
At that moment, she was fully aware that she was dreaming, but she couldn't wake up, and she was very excited.
Oh my god, is she about to have her baby's gender revealed?
However, she had many thoughts on this at the time. Everyone says dreams are the opposite of reality, so should she reverse her gender after seeing them?
On second thought, there are only two genders, male or female. The dilemma of whether to reverse or not makes the dream pointless.
Tang Zhuyun was furious in her dream, but she still looked between the baby's legs.
And the result?
It's been censored!
Then Tang Zhuyun woke up in anger.
So don't mention the baby's gender to her, she'll get angry!
She told Yanran about it, but mistakenly called the mosaic "pants," which made Yanran laugh so hard she almost fell over.
Tang Zhuyun silently breathed a sigh of relief.
If the dream was only meant to make Yanran happy, then she accepted it now.
Whether you're a younger brother or sister, you'll always be the best older sister in the world.
"Absolutely!" Yanran said, head held high. "No one can bully me! Except me!"
She wants to be the boss.
Tang Zhuyun gave a thumbs up. "You have ambition!"
After the commotion subsided, Tang Zhuyun cautiously probed, "Yanran, may I tell you about your background in more detail?"
Yanran nodded.
Tang Zhuyun told her that Xiao Pang was still alive.
After listening, Yanran remained silent for a long time before suddenly asking, "Mother, is he a good person or a bad person?"