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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.
Pei Guanjing naturally put in the effort later, but Ye Chen did not gain much benefit from it.
Pei Guanjing looked at Ye Chen, whose eyes were misty and shimmering with tears. The tip of his delicate nose was flushed, and he occasionally blinked his eyes slightly due to subtle movements. His lower lip, as vibrant as a flower petal, was now reddened from being bitten by himself. At that moment, Pei Guanjing felt an overwhelming softness in his heart, and his love for Ye Chen surged like a tide; he felt that no matter how much he loved him, it would never be enough.
After everything was done, Pei Guanjing leaned down and tightly embraced Ye Chen.
He felt an immense sense of satisfaction in his heart as he lowered his head and randomly kissed Ye Chen softly.
Ye Chen, however, had already been rendered weak by Pei Guanjing's recent actions.
The only thought in his mind was, "Wow!"
True to the teasing words he had once said in the army about this guy being a "beast."
The next day, Pei Guanjing woke up early and called Ye Chen awake. The two of them went together to offer tea to Liu Jin.
Considering Ye Chen's face, Liu Jin reluctantly drank the tea. But what could he do? The person who had sent him off had fallen victim to thieves; he had to bear the consequences of this situation himself.
"Today, after you offer tea, you will be Morning's husband. As for how to be a husband, I believe Pei Gongzi does not need this king to teach you," Liu Jin said.
Pei Guanjing nodded solemnly. "I will treat A Chen with harmony and companionship from this day forward, growing old together and fulfilling my father-in-law's trust."
Although this kid was somewhat ungrateful, Liu Jin still remembered how he had taken Morning away from thousands of soldiers that day and even suffered serious injuries while Morning had emerged almost unscathed. However, Liu Jin was still 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 too much about it because Pei Guanjing had promised him that he would always stay by his side.
On this day, scouts from the front lines reported that Ding Wang'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 that the army sent that day was from the Regent, or perhaps from Pei Guanjing's forces in Lan Prefecture. He understood the situation clearly, but out of respect, he still dispatched tens of thousands of troops to provide support.
However, just a few days later, scouts reported that Fengcheng and Yangcheng 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.
His years of hard work were 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.
Now that the situation in the capital was dire and Ye Chen was 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 in person.
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 was about to crumble, Pei Guanjing always returned to help him? A person like Pei Yongshang did not strike Ye Chen as a good ruler; he was a typical figure who occupied a position without fulfilling its responsibilities—able to sit on the throne yet concerned about reputation and profit, too afraid to ascend.
It was unclear 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. Eventually, someone would rise to overthrow this chaotic dynasty, and Lou Yu just happened to be chosen as that individual.
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