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In a moment of frustration, Pei Guanjing tossed aside several damp cloths and glared at Ye Chen, saying helplessly, “We can’t keep doing this, A Chen. My self-control isn’t infallible, especially not with you—especially not with you like this. It’s hard for me to stay clear-headed. Don’t tempt me like that again.”
Ye Chen, being accused of seduction, could only respond with a blank stare. “Really? I just stepped lightly. It’s not like I broke anything.”
However, seeing Pei Guanjing’s displeased expression, Ye Chen chose to remain silent.
Pei Guanjing hurriedly stripped off his clothes and stepped into the familiar hot spring water. After a while, a strong scent of pine filled the room, and Ye Chen shook his head gently.
Indeed, for a young and vigorous man, such restraint was quite difficult.
When Pei Guanjing emerged from behind the screen in fresh pajamas, Ye Chen felt a pang of guilt and softly asked, “Do you want me to help you?”
The air fell silent for three seconds.
Pei Guanjing turned back and re-entered the water.
Ye Chen couldn’t hold back his laughter any longer: “Pei Guanjing, look at you today! I never expected this—hahaha…”
Outside the room, those listening to the Young Heir Apparent’s voice were momentarily puzzled but soon joined in the laughter. Although they didn’t know what was happening between the Young Heir Apparent and Pei Guanjing, they could tell from the tone that he was quite happy.
As a result, some who had intended to eavesdrop and keep an eye on Pei Guanjing’s treatment of the Young Heir Apparent decided to withdraw.
Inside the room, hearing the footsteps retreat outside, Pei Guanjing’s expression suddenly changed. He stepped out of the water, droplets rolling off him as he stood before Ye Chen and said, “A Chen, I’ve thought it over; you should help me.”
Ye Chen, still laughing breathlessly, froze in surprise. “…”
This guy really changed his mind quickly.
Ye Chen naturally relied on the efforts of the Five-Fingered Maiden, but he did not gain much benefit from it.
Pei Guanjing looked at Ye Chen, his eyes misty and shimmering with a watery glow. The tip of his delicate nose was flushed red, and he occasionally blinked his eyes slightly due to subtle movements. His lower lip, as vibrant as flower petals, was now bitten to a rosy hue by himself. At that moment, he felt an overwhelming softness in his heart, with love for Ye Chen surging like a tide; he felt he could never love him enough.
Afterward, Pei Guanjing leaned down and tightly embraced Ye Chen in his arms.
Deep inside, he felt immensely satisfied. He lowered his head and randomly kissed Ye Chen softly.
At this point, Ye Chen had already been rendered weak by Pei Guanjing's recent actions.
The only thought in his mind was, "Damn!"
True to the teasing words he once said about him in the army, this guy really was a "beast."
The next day, Pei Guanjing woke up early, calm and composed, and called Ye Chen awake. The two of them went together to offer tea to Liu Jin.
Considering Ye Chen's presence, Liu Jin reluctantly drank the tea, but what could he do? The person had been sent out by him and had encountered thieves; he had to bear the consequences of that.
"Today, after you have offered tea, you will be Chen Er's husband. As for how to be a husband, I believe Young Master Pei does not need me to teach you," Liu Jin said.
Pei Guanjing nodded solemnly. "From this day forth, I will harmonize with A Chen and grow old together, living up to my father-in-law's expectations."
Although this kid was somewhat ungrateful, Liu Jin still remembered how he had brought Chen Er away from countless soldiers that day and even suffered serious injuries while Chen Er remained almost unscathed. For this kindness, Liu Jin was grateful. However, he still felt angry about his son being "pushed around."
The following days passed mostly peacefully. As for whether Pei Guanjing would return to the capital, Ye Chen did not think much about it because Pei Guanjing had promised him that he would always stay by his side.
One day, scouts from the front lines reported that Prince Ding's rebel forces in Cangzhou had already attacked cities near the capital and requested King Huai'an to send troops for assistance.
Liu Jin pondered the fact that it was the army sent by the Regent, or perhaps the forces from Lan Prefecture commanded by Pei Guanjing. He understood the situation well, but out of a sense of obligation, he still dispatched tens of thousands of troops to provide support.
However, just a few days later, scouts reported that Feng City and Yang City had fallen one after another. Lou Yu seemed to be aided by the heavens, his momentum unstoppable, and he was already close to attacking the City Gate of the capital.
At this point, Pei Guanjing could no longer sit idly by.
All his efforts over the years had been invested in the capital; how could he tolerate Lou Yu snatching away what he had left for Ye Chen and then ascending to that supreme position?
Thus, he pleaded with King Huai'an to take Ye Chen north.
With the situation in the capital growing dire and Ye Chen only three months pregnant, Liu Jin could not agree. So Pei Guanjing left alone, and another person departed.
As he left, he knocked on Ye Chen's door, but she did not open it. Thinking she was still sulking, Pei Guanjing decided to wait until he returned to speak with her personally.
He walked away, listening to the sound of a man leaving the courtyard, while Ye Chen felt a sense of confusion in her heart.
Why was it that every time the Regent's power waned, Pei Guanjing always returned to assist him? A person like Pei Yongshang was not someone Ye Chen considered a good ruler; he was typical of those who occupy a throne without taking action—someone who wanted to maintain both reputation and benefits without daring to ascend.
She wondered what his motives were. Now everything was in disarray; there was no true ruler in the realm, and everyone aspired to be that lofty figure.
As for Lou Yu or anyone else breaching the imperial city, Ye Chen was not surprised. This was all part of the Heavenly Mandate. Someone had to overthrow this chaotic dynasty, and Lou Yu just happened to be chosen as that person.
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