Did Miss become a nun today?

Just as Pei Changyu had said, Pei Changfeng was indeed having a banquet with friends at a restaurant today.

Wei Lin patted him on the shoulder and teased, "It's rare to see our Second Young Master Pei daring to go out drinking today. Aren't you afraid your little cousin will cause you trouble again?"

Pei Changfeng waved his hand, looking quite spirited, "I've been coaxing her every day these past few days, her anger should have subsided by now."

Wei Lin teased, "I wonder who it was that seemed so distraught the other day. Were they secretly crying in secret?"

Pei Changfeng choked, feeling inexplicably guilty. "Who's crying? A real man doesn't shed tears easily!"

"Tch, do you think I don't know you?" Wei Lin leaned back, stretched out his legs, and crossed his feet on the edge of the table. "You're completely under your cousin's thumb. Last time, she made a scene for two days just because you came home fifteen minutes late."

Pei Changfeng's expression darkened. "How did you know?"

"How could I not know about your affairs?"

"If you're being honest with me, you've spoiled her too much, which is why you let a little girl poop on your head."

Pei Changfeng was displeased by these words and kicked him, yelling, "What nonsense are you spouting!"

Meng Qi'an chuckled and shook his head. "In that critical moment, you actually saved Miss Su first. How could you be so heartless?"

Pei Changfeng pursed his lips and remained silent, then gulped down a glass of wine.

Upon hearing this, Wei Lin immediately became interested. "You don't actually like Su Yao, do you?"

Pei Changfeng pondered for a moment, then asked, "You like it?"

He thought for a moment, "Su Yu's younger sister is gentle, virtuous, and well-educated; she's certainly a good match..."

Unlike Xie Yun Chu, who was fierce at a young age and was so beautiful, but covered in thorns.

But Su Yao was still too timid. That day, she brought her out of the Buddhist temple and cried for a long time, which prevented him from going in to save Yun Chu immediately.

When the Buddhist temple collapsed, he felt his mind go blank. He pushed Su Yao away and dug for a long time but couldn't find her.

The wine in the glass swayed gently, reflecting her dreamy eyes. She chuckled, "But that's a good thing. Look how carefree I am now."

Meng Qi'an took a sip of his drink. "Aren't you afraid that Miss Xie will be heartbroken and really leave you?"

Pei Changfeng scoffed, "She, Xie Yun Chu, is my cousin. We grew up together. I'm the one she loves the most. It's not that I can't live without her, but that she can't live without me."

"I'm always the one who gives in to her. You really think I'm afraid of her?"

"At worst... at worst I'll just go back and apologize to her, why wouldn't she want me?"

Wei Lin laughed loudly a few times, "After all that talk, you still have to apologize to her? You're already this jealous before you're even married. If you really marry her, Pei Changfeng, you'd better pray for yourself."

Pei Changfeng glared at him fiercely. "What, are you jealous that someone likes you? Humph, that's my cousin, she'll love me forever!"

Meng Qi'an raised an eyebrow slightly, smiled faintly without saying a word, and looked at a butterfly that had wandered into the bustling city outside, fluttering its wings and flying away... who knows.

*

After a few rounds of drinks, all three were somewhat drunk.

Pei Changfeng staggered to his feet, and Meng Qi'an, the only one who could stand steadily, went to help him, but was pushed away.

He stumbled downstairs, and even the servants around him couldn't stop him.

Once inside the carriage, just as the servant was about to instruct the driver to return to the manor, Pei Changfeng mumbled, "No, I'm not going back to the manor."

"Where are you going, young master?"

"The Su Residence".

The carriage stopped in front of the Su family's gate. Before the messenger could even come out, the person jumped off the carriage and rushed inside without saying a word.

"Where's Su Yu? Tell him to come out..."

"Young master, you're drunk. How about we talk about this tomorrow?"

Pei Changfeng refused, his eyes glazed, and pushed away the people blocking his way. "No, Su Yu, call Su Yu out!"

The servants at the door dared not delay and quickly ushered the person inside.

Before they even reached the courtyard, Su Yu came out to meet them. Pei Changfeng grabbed his sleeve, "You...you brat, I...I protected your sister, when did you..."

Before she could finish speaking, she lost her balance and fell straight forward, but she was still tightly gripping Su Yu's sleeve and wouldn't let go no matter what.

The servant hurriedly apologized on behalf of his master. Su Yu sighed helplessly, "It's alright, let's carry the person inside first."

When he woke up again, Pei Changfeng rubbed his head. His incessant chatter had made him dazed, and he hissed.

Looking at the unfamiliar bed curtains above his head, he sat up abruptly.

Just then, the servant boy entered and asked, "Where is this?"

"Young master, this is the Su residence."

He hurriedly got out of bed and put on his shoes. "What time is it now?"

It was already past 11 AM on the second day.

the next day?

broken!

Pei Changfeng didn't have time to look for Su Yu. He didn't even have time to tie his clothes properly before running out of the mansion. He didn't even have time to take a carriage; he rode home on horseback.

The mansion was quiet. He pulled aside a maid and asked, "Did Miss Cousin lose her temper today?"

The maid shook her head. "Young master, Miss Biao went out of the manor with Madam today."

Pei Changfeng was taken aback. "You went out?"

"Indeed, a few days ago the Vice Minister of the Ministry of Personnel sent an invitation, and since the lady of the house hadn't left the house for many days, she went with her."

Xie Yun Chu didn't actually plan to go out today, but her aunt was worried about her, afraid that she would get bored staying in the mansion for so long.

If she really had to go out, she would rather stay at a nunnery outside the city for a while.

"I have a good relationship with the Vice Minister's wife. She is easygoing, and you have met her before, so there is no need to be nervous," her aunt comforted her.

She nodded. "Yes, I know."

"You haven't left the manor for many days. Today, all the young ladies who have come are of marriageable age. Talk to them more and don't always keep to yourself."

Xie Yun Chu has been quiet lately, like a completely different person. Cen Jing Yan is really worried about her, thinking that she is still angry about what happened that day.

I was afraid she would get sick from holding it in, which is why this happened today.

Xie Yunchu obediently responded.

The flower-viewing banquet at the Ministry of Personnel's residence was never short of guests. This was not for any other reason than the mere mention of the Ministry of Personnel, which drew a steady stream of dignitaries from the capital.

Many carriages were parked in front of the Vice Minister's residence, their jewels gleaming and swaying gracefully, creating a lively scene.

As soon as Cen Jingyan got off the carriage, she began exchanging pleasantries with the other ladies. Xie Yun Chu followed behind, keeping her head down and remaining silent, only raising her head and smiling each time Cen Jingyan was mentioned.

Upon entering the mansion, he first went to see the wife of the Vice Minister, paid his respects, and exchanged a few words of greeting. Afterward, he instructed the young ladies in the house to go to the garden.

As she left, people kept glancing at her, but she pretended not to notice and didn't care. She then led Lan Yue to a quiet corner to sit.

"Miss, I heard that the Vice Minister's residence has a garden full of flowers. Won't you go and take a look?"

"No."

I saw those flowers from afar when I came in. The Marquis's mansion has them too, and I see them every day. What's so interesting about them?

The purpose of the Vice Minister's wife's flower-viewing banquet today is self-evident. Why would she go and join in the fun?

"But didn't Madam tell Miss to walk around more?"

"I'm tired."

How could I be tired after just a short carriage ride? Miss is getting more and more incoherent.

"Why don't you take a rest too? It's quiet here, undisturbed. Isn't that nice?" she said, taking a book out of her bag to read.

Lan Yue's eyes widened. She had checked her mistress's bag before leaving the house. When did she find books inside?

"Miss Zhao is here today too, aren't you going to go and have a word with her?"

Xie Yun Chu said calmly, "If she wants to talk to me, she will come to me."

"Besides, I'm on good terms with her, so we naturally have a tacit understanding."

Lan Yue couldn't argue with her mistress, so she shut up. Before long, she indeed saw a figure coming this way.

Xie Yunchu looked over, smiled, and waved to her.