Did Miss become a nun today?

Early in the morning, Xie Yun Chu finished her morning prayers in the side hall and opened the window to let in some fresh air.

Just as she stood still, a small pebble fell from the window with a "thud," landing squarely on the ground right in front of her.

She looked up but saw nothing and didn't pay any attention.

"Clatter"

Another one, even bigger than the previous one, landed steadily on the ground.

She looked around for a long time but still found nothing. Just as she was about to close the window, a voice came from outside, "Little girl, don't go! I have something for you."

The sound... came from the roof.

"Who's there?"

The man stopped talking, and after a while a rope was lowered down, with an oil paper package attached.

Here, take it.

She didn't move, nor did the oil paper package. The person on the roof said again, "Take it. If you don't accept it, the person who gave it to you really won't be able to survive."

She hesitated for a moment, then cautiously reached out to take the pastry, asking, "Who exactly are you?"

"You little rascal, I just gave you a heads-up last time, and you've already forgotten?"

Oh, it's that Prince Su.

Under the clear blue sky, in broad daylight, standing on the rooftop to deliver snacks to her—this prince truly...doesn't follow the usual path.

There was a note tucked inside the oil paper package, with words written on it. She knew who sent it after just one glance.

He tied the oil paper package back up and tugged on the rope. "Your Highness should take the things back and tell him not to send anything again. The Crown Prince's Palace has no shortage of pastries."

She had finally gotten rid of Pei Changyu, and she didn't want his things. If she accepted them, he would definitely think that she had other feelings for him, and he would never give up.

"Are you really not going to?" Prince Su asked.

She couldn't see anyone, but looked up and said, "No, Your Highness, please return it to him. I am a nun, and there is no need for me to see you again."

"Tsk tsk, your older cousin has been so worried about you these past few days that he hasn't been able to eat or sleep, and he's even lost weight. Don't you feel sorry for him?"

"My eldest cousin is well taken care of by the Marquis's mansion. Even if he has lost weight, his aunt is there for him, so I don't need to worry about him."

"So young, yet so ruthless. Your cousin dared to offend the Lu family for you. Aren't you moved by such a devoted lover?"

She was grateful, but not moved. Based on what he had done to her, she didn't want to see him again.

"I also heard that the Lady of the Marquis has been looking for a wife for him recently, and he said he might get married soon."

Xie Yun Chu's eyes widened instantly. "What?"

And such good things?

This was truly the best news she had heard in days.

Once he's married, he won't be keeping an eye on her anymore. Thank goodness! It would be best if they met today and the engagement was arranged tomorrow.

"Your Highness Prince Su, you are a good person, so please make sure my eldest cousin's marriage goes smoothly."

Zhao Zhang: "..."

Suddenly the rope moved, and the oil paper package was hoisted up. Prince Su opened it, ate a piece, and shared a few pieces with the guards standing beside him.

The guard respectfully accepted it and forced himself to eat it.

"I'll pass on your message. You're quite an interesting little girl. I'll come see you again next time."

As soon as he finished speaking, he heard a faint noise from above, and then there was no more sound.

Prince Su did not want to alert the palace guards, so he jumped up and down on the rooftops and left quietly.

No one noticed, and no help was needed. If there was any role for the guards, it was to stop their own prince from going too far.

After leaving the palace, Prince Su gave the few remaining pastries to his guards and watched them eat them before he was satisfied.

"Go and tell Pei Changyu that he accepted the pastries, but he didn't say anything. Keep up the good work next time."

"Oh, by the way, tell him that the Crown Prince and Crown Princess intend to matchmake Meng Qi'an and Xie Yun Chu. If they don't hurry, they'll really miss their chance."

When Pei Changyu heard what Prince Su had said, he just smiled faintly. But Guan Yun, who was beside him, could tell that the young master was angry.

He was extremely angry, even angrier than when he whipped the second young master last time.

"Don't worry, young master. Miss Biao could never like Meng Qi'an. He is inferior to you in terms of family background and appearance. How could Miss Biao like him?"

"..."

These words seemed to have no effect. Pei Changyu's expression was gloomy, but the corners of his mouth were turned up, making him even more frightening.

Guan Yun lowered her head, not daring to utter a sound, her legs trembling. Then she saw her young master wave his hand, "Go out."

If I were granted a pardon, I'd better make a quick getaway.

Pei Changyu closed his eyes; his head started to ache again.

Clutching the purse tightly in her hand, she realized that the scent on it had long since dissipated.

Having tasted her flavor, how could a purse or a small garment possibly fill the void in his heart?

"Yun Chu, since you accepted my gifts, you must miss me, right?"

Leaning back in his chair with his eyes closed, all he could think of was Xie Yun Chu, disheveled and huddled in his arms.

Her eyes were red-rimmed, and the corners of her eyes looked like they were smeared with rouge; she looked extremely aggrieved from crying.

Her soft, gentle voice begged him to stop, her tears streaming down her face—truly the most beautiful face in the world.

Thinking this, he became aroused again.

He lowered his head, unable to restrain himself, letting the desires in his heart surge up and completely overwhelm him.

This desire constantly reminded him that he could not live without Xie Yun Chu.

The room was quiet for a moment, and the sunlight outside gradually faded away.

He stood up, straightened his clothes, a smile still on his lips, concealing the emotions in his eyes, and called Guanyun in.

"What has Fifth Miss been up to lately?"

"Young master, the fifth young lady has been staying at home with the madam, reviewing the account books, and has not gone out."

Pei Changyu tapped his long, slender fingers lightly on the table. "His Highness the Crown Prince wishes to find a companion for the young princess. I'd like to recommend my fifth sister to His Highness. Perhaps you could ask my second uncle and aunt if they would be willing?"

Guan Yun was taken aback, but then understood what the young master meant and immediately responded.

Before long, the Second Madam brought Pei Changying to Songhe Courtyard.

The second wife tried her best to please him, pushing her daughter in front of him and saying many nice things.

Pei Changying usually had a good relationship with her older brother and wasn't afraid of him, but today the way he looked at her was strange and frightening.

"Big brother."

"Hmm, do you have any objections to what I said?"

Before Pei Changying could speak, the Second Madam said first, "No objection, no objection. Being able to be a princess's study companion is a great honor for the family. How could there be any objection?"

The Zhaoping Marquis's mansion has not divided its property. Although the two younger brothers of the Zhaoping Marquis are both officials in the court, they hold sinecure positions without real power. This is the will of the Marquis's mansion and also the will of His Majesty.

It is enough for the Marquis's family to have one lineage that has received imperial favor; others need not be too ostentatious.

The second and third wives didn't want to miss such a good opportunity. If Pei Changying could become the princess's study companion, her future marriage prospects would be much better.

Pei Changying nodded, "Of course I'm willing."

Pei Changyu nodded. "That's good."

After saying that, he looked at the second madam and said, "I have something to say to my fifth sister. Second aunt, you should go back first."

After the second wife left, Pei Changyu scrutinized his younger sister, his attitude softening slightly. "Choosing a study companion for the Crown Prince is a major event. I chose you. Do you know why?"