When I returned to the annex, there were no tears on my face, and everything was as calm as if nothing had happened.

It’s just that silk handkerchief that I put on my chest, closest to my heart.

Even on such a cool morning in early autumn, my limbs and body were chilled by the cold, but that place was still warm. Even if the man's fire had been extinguished, his former body temperature could still keep me warm in my heart.

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I couldn't help but stretched out my hand and pressed it on my chest.

At this moment, there was a sudden sound of horses neighing in front of me, which disrupted my thoughts. When I looked up, I saw several guards riding horses parked in front of the annex. But when I looked carefully, it didn't seem like this.

Once, when I was wondering about the people brought by Pei Yuanhao, the guards immediately came forward: "What's going on?"

One of the guards got off his horse, cupped his fists towards them and said, "Is the eldest princess here?"

The eldest princess? Pei Yuanzhen?!

I was stunned for a moment. After hearing what they said, could it be that Pei Yuanzhen also came to this annex?

Just as he was wondering, he heard the guard guarding the door say: "The eldest princess has just entered. What's going on with you? How could you let the eldest princess come here alone?"

"It is a capital crime for humble duty. Originally, we protected the princess all the way, but after entering the bamboo forest, because of the heavy fog, everyone got separated. Therefore, humble duty will go in to receive the crime."

"No need, the princess just told me when she arrived that you should go to a side door and wait."

"Yes."

The guards then breathed a sigh of relief and led their horses to the side door. I walked slowly over. When the guard guarding the door saw me, he immediately came up and said, "Master Yue is back?"

"Yes." I nodded and asked, "The eldest princess is here?"

"Yes, just went in."

I nodded, calmly, but something moved in my heart - Pei Yuanhao welcomed Fu Badai from afar this time. Although it was not a confidential matter, it was not made public. Only his concubine Liu Li came out with him in the harem. Why did Pei Yuanzhen come out?

Did she come here suddenly? What’s the purpose of her coming?

With this thought in mind, I had already entered the gate. As soon as I walked in, I saw two people standing face to face in the hall.

One of them, petite in stature, dressed in colorful clothes as colorful as a butterfly, has an elegant demeanor, holds a riding whip behind his back, and is looking up at the person in front of him.

And standing opposite her was Liu Qinghan.

He was still holding the wooden bowl in his hand, with his eyes lowered, like the calm water in the bowl, cold and without a trace of ripples.

As soon as I saw him, my heart still jumped uncontrollably and my breathing became a little cramped. However, he looked indifferent and only looked down at the wooden bowl in his hand.

Pei Yuanzhen looked at him for a long time, then suddenly smiled: "Thank you for the water just now."

"The eldest princess is welcome."

"How do you know I am the eldest princess?"

"Just now, this is how the doorman outside saluted you."

"You have very good ears."

"Ashamed."

I opened my eyes wide in astonishment - it turned out that the passerby who was thirsty and drank half of his clear spring was Pei Yuanzhen. No wonder she was able to pass by. If the majestic princess wants to come here, of course the guards can't stop her.

Pei Yuanzhen looked at his expressionless face with interest, but there was a smile at the corners of his eyes and eyebrows, and said: "It seems that we are destined, but I didn't expect to meet here again."

"..."

Liu Qinghan's pupils flickered, as if the water in the bowl reflected in his eyes. He glanced at Pei Yuanzhen, said nothing, and lowered his head again.

"Who is my royal sister so destined to be with?"

A voice suddenly sounded from the back hall, and Liu Qinghan was shocked. He turned around and saw Pei Yuanhao walking over from the side with several attendants.

Everyone knelt down and worshiped: "Long live the emperor, long live the emperor."

"Get flat."

Pei Yuanhao waved his sleeves, turned to look at Pei Yuanzhen, and said with a half-smile: "Yuanzhen, why are you here?"

Pei Yuanzhen said with a smile: "Brother Emperor, don't be surprised. My sister was out for a stroll, and accidentally saw the beautiful scenery here, so she came over to take a look. I didn't expect Brother Emperor to come here to take a break."

Pei Yuanhao laughed loudly and said: "I really want to take some time off, but with so many eyes staring at me, how can I take half a day off? I am here just to welcome the eldest prince's teacher from afar.

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Pei Yuanzhen's face moved slightly, and he turned to look at Liu Qinghan: "He is——"

Pei Yuanhao shook his head and said: "He is not, he is Mr. Fu's disciple - Liu Qinghan."

Liu Qinghan immediately leaned towards Pei Yuanzhen and bowed: "Liu Qinghan, a commoner, pays homage to Her Royal Highness the Princess."

"Oh..." Pei Yuanzhen raised her willow-like eyebrows, walked up to him, looked him up and down, and said with a slight smile: "It turns out he is Mr. Fu Da's student, no wonder——"

Pei Yuanhao said: "What, you just met?"

Pei Yuanzhen didn't say anything, and Liu Qinghan only said softly: "I'm rude to the common people."

Hearing this, my heart seemed to be slightly pinched, and I had an indescribable feeling. Liu Qinghan had already bowed his hands to them, said "Excuse me" in apology, and turned around to walk to the west wing.

, leaving this guy in the lobby

The two sisters looked at his back, but the atmosphere was a bit strange. It wasn't until Liu Qinghan's back disappeared in the corridor outside the side door that Pei Yuanzhen turned around and said, "I didn't expect that the emperor really invited that person."

A great scholar."

Pei Yuanhao smiled and nodded.

"Brother, the emperor really went to great lengths for the eldest prince."

"By inviting this great scholar, I will have peace of mind in the future."

"Actually, my sister has been thinking about a lot of things these past two days. I have a heartfelt request, and I hope that the emperor will grant me your permission."

"Oh?" Pei Yuanhao raised his eyebrows and turned to look at her: "In these years, my imperial sister has never asked me for anything. What is your unkind request?"

"My sister also wants to go to Jixian Hall and listen to Fu Badai's lectures."

"What?"

Not only Pei Yuanhao, I was also surprised and took two steps forward. Fortunately, the thick pillars outside the lobby blocked my figure. I saw Pei Yuanhao looking at her with some surprise: "You are going to Jixian

Palace?"

"I heard that this great scholar has amazing talents and is very famous in Shu. I also want to broaden my horizons."

"However, Fu Badai is blind now, and he has to entrust the teaching of his studies to the student just now. Yuanzhen, are you going too?"

"He?" Pei Yuanzhen was stunned for a moment.

"He's not much older than you."

"..." Pei Yuanzhen looked back at the empty corridor again, with a faint smile on his lips. He turned back and smiled at Pei Yuanhao: "If you have ambitions, you will not grow taller, and if you have no plans, you will live a hundred years in vain."

What?"

Pei Yuanhao did not speak, but squinted his eyes slightly and looked at the eldest princess with a special status. Pei Yuanzhen also looked at him with a smile. The two looked at each other for a long time. Pei Yuanhao finally smiled and said: "Since my sister and I are

Once you open your mouth, if there is anything I won’t allow, I will allow you to play.”

"My sister thanks the emperor for his kindness."

Seeing Pei Yuanzhen kneeling down to thank Pei Yuanhao, I felt confused. I didn't go in to greet her, but turned around and walked silently to the east chamber.

I have always known that Pei Yuanzhen is a special existence in the imperial city, not only because of her brother Pei Yuanchen who died tragically in the battle for the inheritance, but also not only because of her mother Zhao Shuyuan who has become a monk.

Even for me, there are many things about her that I cannot see through.

However, I can't understand why she came to this villa today. I believe the truth is not what she said. She just came to see the scenery; she met Liu Qinghan, what happened between them? Why did she want to

Ask Pei Yuanhao to enter Jixian Hall?

But what makes me even more uneasy is the way she looks at Liu Qinghan.

She seems to have no ill intentions towards Liu Qinghan, but why am I still so uneasy even so?

Pei Yuanzhen, what will she bring to these people and these things...

This uneasiness seemed to spread from my heart. Originally, today was supposed to be the day when the emperor and Fu Badai returned to the palace, but Pei Yuanhao suddenly gave an order, saying that he would stay in the hotel for another day and return to the palace tomorrow.
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He was the emperor, and no one disobeyed his orders, so everyone stayed like this for another day.

Outside, the wind blew the green bamboos, filling the air with the fragrance of green leaves. But for the whole day, my heart seemed to be tormented on a small fire, and I could never get any peace. Until night fell, and bursts of cold air penetrated into the house, I still couldn't

Unable to suppress the restlessness in my heart, I put on my thin clothes and went out.

The moon is empty, just right.

The brilliance was like water, shining on this elegant hotel, adding a bit of quiet elegance. I slowly walked out of the east chamber, but as soon as I walked out, I heard a burst of neat footsteps outside, which sounded like the dispatch of guards.

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Weiwei is a little confused - it's so late, what else are you planning?

Subconsciously, I walked over and took a look. Sure enough, two teams of guards were gathered. The leader took inventory and whispered: "The emperor has decreed that we search within a radius of five miles. If anything unusual is found, we will immediately alert you!"
To be continued...