Did Miss become a nun today?

I'm so tired, I could fall asleep sitting up.

She got up to help him lie down, but as soon as she walked over, Meng Qi'an swayed, and she instinctively caught him, his head resting on her.

He reached up and wrapped his arms around her waist.

"Young Master Meng?"

She called out, but there was no response; her breathing was steady, and she was fast asleep.

It took a lot of effort to help the person to the bed. Just as he was about to get up, his wrist was suddenly tightened and he was pulled back, falling down next to Meng Qi'an.

He kept his eyes tightly shut, as if he were having a nightmare, and kept muttering something.

Although he couldn't hear clearly, he looked unwell, so he leaned closer and whispered, "Young Master Meng? Wake up."

"Young Master Meng?"

Not only did he not wake her, but he also moved his hand from her wrist to her waist, rolled over, and pulled her into his arms, finally stopping his nagging.

She tried to get up, but after struggling for a long time, she couldn't break free.

The man in front of her had a furrowed brow and looked exhausted, so she swallowed back the words she was about to say.

After struggling for a moment, I gave up.

Despite her frail appearance, she possesses considerable strength.

She shifted her position, trying to get as far away from him as possible, and lowered her head to silently recite Buddhist scriptures.

Meng Qi'an's ears turned slightly red, a faint smile appeared on his lips, and he tightened his grip on his waist.

The courtyard was quiet, and few people came. The palace servants were also well-behaved and wouldn't barge in. She couldn't resist and fell asleep.

I woke up to a scream.

Pei Changying looked terrified, her hand trembling as she pointed at them. "You...you..."

She suddenly lunged forward, pulled him up, and shielded Xie Yun Chu behind her.

Even though her face was already as red as a peach, she still insisted on asking, "Cousin, are you alright? Did he bully you?"

"I'll tell your aunt right now and help you get revenge."

Xie Yun Chu quickly grabbed her, "No, he didn't bully me."

Meng Qi'an sat up at this moment. He had just woken up and was still a little dazed. It took him a while to remember where he was.

He quickly stood up and bowed, "I'm sorry, I don't know when I fell asleep, my apologies."

"It's alright."

How could someone as good as Meng Qi'an fall asleep sitting up if he hadn't truly been unable to hold on?

Besides, it's just a matter of sleeping here. Although Qingyun Nunnery rarely has male worshippers, it's not like there aren't any. Just consider him a worshipper staying overnight at her little nunnery.

He used to come here often, sometimes for most of the day, but it wasn't a big deal.

Meng Qi'an seemed to finally realize what had happened, his face turning red. "Um, I'm so sorry, I was still half asleep. I didn't do anything, did I?"

Xie Yun Chu smiled and said, "No, don't worry about it."

But Pei Changying couldn't accept it; they had clearly slept together just now.

Her face was full of hostility, and she was extremely anxious. How long had it been? Her cousin was already so close to another man.

My older brother was right; there really is a vixen trying to seduce my cousin.

Her eyes glared at Meng Qi'an, practically spitting fire. She stood in front of Xie Yun Chu, like a cat with its fur standing on end, her voice even a few screech points.

"Cousin, don't defend him. I saw it all. He had his arm around your waist; he was clearly bullying you."

Xie Yun Chu stumbled slightly from being pulled, both amused and exasperated. "Chang Ying, it's not what you think..."

Pei Changying refused to believe it. "Young Master Meng, don't think you can bully my cousin just because you've become an official. If you dare to disrespect my cousin again, I..."

He was about to say "Big Cousin" when he abruptly changed his words, "His Highness the Crown Prince won't let you get away with this!"

Meng Qi'an wasn't annoyed at being scolded by a young girl. He simply took a step back, a smile playing on his lips. "Miss Pei is right. The fault lies with me, and I will take responsibility."

Pei Changying choked, "No, is that right?"

Shouldn't she have offered some excuses or gotten angry? This is a matter of reputation, and admitting it so openly would only make her seem like she's making a mountain out of a molehill.

"I will go to His Highness the Crown Prince today to plead my case and marry Miss Xie."

As he was about to leave, Pei Changying panicked and immediately stopped him, "No!"

"You can't go!"

Meng Qi'an asked with a smile, "Why? Miss Pei said I bullied Miss Xie. I am willing to marry her, and as long as Miss Xie is willing to marry me, then it is fate given by heaven."

"Would Miss Xie be willing?"

Xie Yun Chu had planned to discuss the fake marriage with Meng Qi An today, but he hadn't had a chance to ask. Now, however, he asked.

She paused for a moment, then understood his intention. Just as she was about to agree, Pei Changying covered her mouth. "Cousin, you can't be impulsive. You can't agree."

My cousin is going to marry my older brother in the future, how can she marry someone else?

Meng Qi'an's official position is not high, and his family background is not as good as his elder brother's. How can he be worthy of his cousin?

Xie Yun Chu pulled her hand away and smiled, "I won't act impulsively."

If it wasn't an impulse, then it would be even worse. Wouldn't that prove that my cousin likes this Mr. Meng?

That won't work either!

With Pei Changying interfering, she couldn't speak directly. If things didn't work out, Pei Changying would spread the news, which would inevitably cause problems.

She gave Meng Qi'an a wink and immediately reassured Pei Changying, "Alright, I didn't say I was going to agree, why are you in more hurry than I am?"

Pei Changying dared not mention what her elder brother had told her before she entered the palace. Knowing only that her cousin wouldn't agree was enough, she felt half relieved. "Really?"

"Indeed, Young Master Meng and I are good friends. There aren't many people in the Eastern Palace to talk to these days. Young Master Meng often comes to the Eastern Palace to discuss political affairs with His Highness. I've met him a few times, but we're not that close," she said softly.

"But why is he holding you today?"

Xie Yunchu glanced at Meng Qi'an and lowered her voice, "Today was an accident. Young Master Meng was originally going to find the Crown Prince, but he felt unwell and rested here. As for what you saw, I accidentally tripped and fell while helping someone up. You misunderstood."

Pei Changying was so shocked by that scene that she only saw the two sleeping together and forgot the details. Now that her cousin mentioned it, it seems that she really didn't see it clearly.

But she was still worried, and muttered in a low voice, "But...but it's already being spread outside." Even her older brother knows.

"I'm devoted to Buddhism and don't care about gossip anymore. People can say whatever they want, I don't care. But you can't tell anyone else that we're good friends."

Pei Changying couldn't bear to hear such words. She had only entered the palace because of her good relationship with Xie Yunchu over the years, and now that Xie Yunchu had said these words, she was instantly overwhelmed with joy.

He took her arm affectionately and said, "Yes, I'm close to my cousin, and she's close to me too. Don't worry, I promise I won't say anything."

"Even my older cousin won't tell?"

Pei Changying nodded, "I won't tell. This is a secret between my cousin and me, and my older brother won't tell either."

Xie Yun Chu nodded in satisfaction, "Then I will believe you."

Finally, she managed to calm Pei Changying down. Before leaving, she looked at Meng Qi'an and said, "Young Master Meng, although this is the Eastern Palace, it is still my cousin's courtyard. It would be best if you came here less often in the future."

Meng Qi'an smiled gently as before, "I have learned a lot."