flstandardbreds Chapter 123
Chapter 123
Nalan Jingwen glanced at her sideways, but did not answer the question. He got up, picked up the pear cake, and turned to leave.
"I will await your news in my residence."
Helian Ziyu looked at her tall and straight back, his eyes flashing with an inexplicable light.
"interesting……"
Nalan Jingwen returned to the mansion and handed three portions of pear cake to Chenghe.
"Send one to the Prince Consort and Prince Yin, and one more..."
"Give it to Mirror Pool."
Although Cheng He was puzzled, he said nothing and respectfully accepted it.
"Yes."
She left again, carrying the remaining pear cake towards the General's Mansion.
They landed accurately in the courtyard and entered Pei Yunche's room.
He wasn't in the room. He put down the pear cake and was about to leave when he heard a familiar voice coming from outside the courtyard.
"I'm going to marry Nalan Jingwen. If you try to stop me, I'll never speak to you again!"
"Have I been too lenient with you? How dare you speak to me like that!"
"It's no use your objections anyway. I've already given myself to her. I'd rather die with her!!"
"Pei Yunche! What nonsense are you spouting?!"
Pei Yundai said sternly.
"I'm not lying! What right do you have to stop me from marrying her?!"
"Because I'm your mother!!"
"No one can stop me! I will marry no one but her!"
Then, the door was suddenly opened and slammed shut, cutting off all sound. Pei Yundai's voice could still be heard, "Mother, Che'er didn't mean to upset you. Aren't you going to the palace? Let Che'er calm down by himself."
"You've all spoiled him!"
General Pei stormed off, and soon there was silence outside the courtyard.
Pei Yunche stood at the door, staring blankly at the woman sitting at the table, his expression somewhat dazed.
Nalan Jingwen looked at him with a smile and waved to him.
Pei Yunche pouted and pounced on her like a weary bird returning to its nest, nestling firmly in her arms. His grievances poured out instantly, and he choked out her name.
“Nalan Jingwen…”
Nalan Jingwen patted his back and whispered, "Did you quarrel with General Pei again?"
Pei Yunche gave a muffled "hmm" and nuzzled against her neck.
Nalan Jingwen sighed helplessly and chuckled, "I had no idea when you gave yourself to me?"
Pei Yunche tightened his grip on her, and said in a low voice, "Only in this way will she agree to let me marry you."
He raised his head, sat on Nalan Jingwen's lap, and looked at her with his watery eyes, looking pitiful, as if he had suffered a great injustice.
"What part of my body haven't you touched?"
He then kissed Nalan Jingwen on the lips and said, "Now that we've kissed, I have no choice but to marry you."
Nalan Jingwen smiled, his eyes full of laughter.
Men on this continent always cover themselves up completely when they go out. If a woman touches them or sees their exposed areas, they have no choice but to marry that woman.
Compared to these, Pei Yunche was much bolder; it seemed that he really had no choice but to marry her.
When Pei Yunche saw her smile, his eyes reddened even more, and tears streamed down his face uncontrollably.
"why are you laughing?!"
Nalan Jingwen raised his hand to wipe away his tears and said, "General Pei is doing this for your own good."
Pei Yunche immediately bristled, got off her lap, and glared at her with bloodshot eyes.
"What do you mean?! You don't want to marry me anymore?!"
Nalan Jingwen got up and pulled him back into her arms. Pei Yunche tried to struggle but couldn't break free. He buried his face in her neck and pounded her with his hands, but he couldn't bear to really hit her hard.
He choked back tears and said, "If you don't marry me, I'll just die!"
Even if he becomes a ghost, he will haunt her for the rest of his life!
Nalan Jingwen sighed helplessly, pulled the man out, and kissed away the tears at the corners of his eyes. Pei Yunche lowered his eyes, his dark eyelashes trembling slightly as he felt the warm touch on his face.
She said, "It's not that I don't want to marry you, but you can't continue to treat General Pei like this. The more you act like this, the more she will dislike me. Even if I marry you, without General Pei's blessing, will you be happy?"
Pei Yunche fell silent, lowering his head and saying nothing.
He was torn between his lover and his family, and he couldn't bear to part with either of them.
If he were to break ties with one party because of the other, he would probably never be able to forgive himself until his death, and this would become a permanent knot in his heart.
Seeing his silence, Nalan Jing continued, "You don't need to worry about this matter. I will have a good talk with General Pei."
"What if she still doesn't agree?"
"You don't believe me?"
"no……"
"Then stop thinking about these things and leave everything to me."
Looking into Nalan Jingwen's dark eyes, which reflected his own image, Pei Yunche remained silent, his gaze steady and reassuring. He simply put his arm around her waist and nodded.
"I brought you some pear cake, would you like to try some?"
Pei Yunche kept his head down and didn't speak. Nalan Jingwen chuckled softly, opened the oil paper, and the aroma instantly wafted out, whetting one's appetite.
Pei Yunche twitched his nose and couldn't help but look over.
Nalan Jingwen picked up a piece and put it to his lips, "Try it."
In the end, I couldn't resist the temptation of the delicious food, so I opened my mouth and took a bite. It was sweet, with the fragrance of pear, and left a lingering aroma on my lips and teeth.
He ate until his eyes were squinted, and his mouth was bulging, like a little hamster storing food.
Seeing that he was enjoying his meal, she reached out and brushed the crumbs from his lips, saying indifferently, "In a few days, I will be going to Qilin."
Pei Yunche froze, only taking a bite out of half of the pear cake in his hand.
Upon hearing this, Nalan Jing continued, "You stay at home obediently and wait for me. If you miss me, you can write to me."
Pei Yunche grabbed her with his other clean hand, somewhat flustered.
Aren't you taking me with you?
Nalan Jingwen shook his head.
This trip is not only to attend Emperor Qi Lin's birthday celebration, but also to investigate the previous pursuit and why Nangong Jiuyan wanted to kill her. There will inevitably be dangers in the process, and it is in a foreign country. If Pei Yunche goes with her, she probably won't have enough energy to protect his safety.
Pei Yunche's lips trembled, and tears streamed down his face again.
"When will you be back?"
Nalan Jingwen paused for a moment, then said, "About four or five months."
The journey from Fengtian to Qilin, the capital, takes about two months. After spending half a month to a month in Qilin, it takes another two months to return.
This back-and-forth process took about six months.
Pei Yunche stopped talking and silently shed tears, his eyes swollen from crying.
Nalan Jingwen sighed helplessly, "Stop crying. Stay home and wait for me to return."
He looked at her through teary eyes and choked out, "Can't you really take me with you?"
Nalan Jingwen shook his head, his expression serious.
"Then when are you leaving?"
"Seven days from now."
She's still dealing with some things; she'll leave after she's finished.
Pei Yunche hugged her tightly, extremely reluctant to part, "Then promise me you'll miss me."
"it is good."