Did Miss become a nun today?

Seeing her look over, Pei Changyu's eyes curved into a smile. "My two younger sisters want to sit next to the elders, so my cousin and I will have to squeeze in here. Does my cousin mind?"

She quickly waved her hand, "No problem, cousin, please sit wherever you like."

This is the Marquis's residence, and everyone sitting at the dining table is a proper master of the Marquis's household. She is the only outsider, and the question made her feel really embarrassed.

During meals, she eats quietly, eating whatever is in front of her without glancing at the food in the distance.

As soon as she glanced at him, her older cousin would put a piece of food in her bowl, his already beautiful face beaming with a dazzling smile.

Eat more.

The voice wasn't loud, and because of the laughter on the other end, no one else could hear it. But it was precisely because the voice wasn't loud that it had a different meaning.

It seems... things are getting a little ambiguous.

She glanced at her older cousin beside her; his expression was calm and composed. In her heart, she cursed herself.

Silently recite in your heart: All phenomena are thus in nature; it is only your own mind that discriminates and perceives them. Ordinary people are deluded and cannot understand; they have no one to see, nor can they see anything...

She is clearly devoted to Buddhism, yet she still has such thoughts; it's truly inappropriate.

My cousin is such an upright person.

It seems that her spiritual practice has a long way to go.

Thinking this way, the rice in her bowl tasted no different from the others, and her older cousin spoke to her as if she were Pei Changning or Pei Changying.

She's the younger sister, and her older cousin treats everyone the same way. Perhaps he's only nice to her because of their aunt.

"Thank you, cousin, I can do it myself."

Fortunately, Pei Changyu didn't say anything more, but his gaze towards her was inscrutable, and it was unclear what he was thinking.

Because the two young ladies of the manor had just returned home, even the married third young lady and the fourth young master who was studying away from home had returned.

The capital city is bustling. On a summer evening, when the weather isn't too hot, restaurants stay open, street performances continue until dawn, and street stalls stay open all night long.

Young gentlemen and ladies loved to go out at this time, and the young ladies of the Marquis's mansion were no exception.

Originally, this matter had nothing to do with Xie Yun Chu, but unfortunately, Pei Chang Ying sent someone to invite her.

She declined, saying she was too tired to go. Her older cousin sent someone to invite her, and even her aunt urged her to go. If she still didn't go, she would seem ungrateful.

Helpless, I had no choice but to follow them out the door.

Zhuque Street is bustling with people, and when the lanterns are lit, it has a more lively and vibrant atmosphere than during the day.

With her older siblings by her side, Pei Changning practically jumped around as she walked, so she naturally couldn't be bothered to be angry with her.

She was left behind alone, enjoying the peace and quiet.

Pei Changying noticed her and said, "Cousin, why aren't you saying anything? This is just bought, here you go."

As he spoke, he handed her the fruit he was holding.

The third young lady and the fourth young master seemed to have just remembered and were a little embarrassed. The third young lady, Pei Changyue, stepped forward and said, "Yun Chu, choose whatever you like. Your cousin will buy it for you."

Fourth Young Master Pei Changjun smiled and said, "Yes, don't be so polite with us. You, Changying, and Changning are all the same."

Pei Changning didn't like hearing this. The sweet smile on her face vanished instantly, and even her favorite pastry in her hand lost its appeal.

Xie Yun Chu sighed, "Cousin, you're too kind. I don't want anything, so you don't need to worry about me."

The words were spoken in a distant manner, and both of them were taken aback.

Pei Changjun said ingratiatingly, "Cousin, are you angry? It's all my fault. I was so busy talking to Changning that I neglected you."

Xie Yun Chu shook her head, "I'm fine, Third Cousin misunderstood."

Pei Changjun is Pei Changning's older brother, and Pei Changyue is Pei Changying's older sister. It's only natural that they are close, and even in the past, she never forced them to be.

They clearly don't like her, but they still have to be polite to her out of respect for their aunt. It's really tough on them.

In the past, in order to marry Pei Changfeng, she thought about how to please him and the people around him almost every day.

Even with Pei Changying and Pei Changning, she always shamelessly said nice things to them.

Pei Changning didn't like her, but she wasn't angry. If the other party cursed her, she would comfort her with a word, just because she was Pei Changfeng's cousin.

She practiced how to speak and behave every day, being proper in front of elders, dignified in front of her older cousin, obedient in front of her older cousin, and generous in front of her younger cousin, only being unrestrained in front of Pei Changfeng.

Her affection for him and her possessiveness towards him were both brazen and obvious.

I'm so tired.

I'm starting to miss the days at Qingyun Nunnery again.

A gentle breeze and a bright moon, pine needles swaying in the breeze, studying scriptures accompanied by the sound of bells—this is truly one of the most beautiful things in the world.

Compared to this, what kind of life did she live before?

May Buddha have mercy and show her a bright path. I really want to go back and read the scriptures.

She deliberately slowed her pace, looking up at the lanterns on the eaves, swaying gently, which looked exceptionally beautiful.

I don't know how long I was watching, but I didn't even notice that someone was standing next to me.

"like?"

A clear, cold voice pulled her back to reality. Pei Changyu, dressed in a dark blue robe, stood beside her and looked in the direction she was looking.

Xie Yun Chu was taken aback. "Didn't my cousin have official business and not be able to come?"

"This is a rare opportunity."

Xie Yunchu glanced around and found that the other four people were nowhere to be seen.

Pei Changyu pointed to the brightest building. "Are you tired? Would you like to come in and sit for a while?"

"Alright."

There were many guests today, and when they went in, there was only one private room left.

"Jufulou's crab feast is famous throughout Beijing, but we came out late today. If my cousin wants to eat there, we can make a reservation today and come another day."

"My cousin is very busy with official duties, so I really don't dare to trouble him."

"It's alright." Pei Changyu poured her some tea. "Although I'm busy with official duties, I still have time to eat."

"I heard you mention the crab feast here last time. Your second cousin didn't bring you, but your eldest cousin is treating you."

Xie Yunchu was stunned for a moment; she had completely forgotten about it.

Last time, Pei Changfeng had a banquet with his friends at Jufulou Restaurant and ordered a crab feast. She wanted to come too after she found out, but he refused to take her with him.

What did he say back then?

"If you want to eat, why don't you come and eat by yourself? Why do you insist on coming with me? We're all men, it's inconvenient to have you with us."

Unwilling to give up, she secretly followed him. There was clearly a woman's table on their table.

She never mentioned it again after that.

She could certainly have come to this crab feast by herself, but eating alone and eating with someone she likes are not the same thing.

She still refused, saying, "No, I don't want to eat anymore."

She didn't actually like crab feasts that much; it was just that Pei Changfeng liked them.

Now that she doesn't even want the person anymore, would she still like a table of food?