Favoring a Hidden Mistress? Engagement Broken-Chapter 94 - 86: (3)

His handsome profile faced this way, and at a glance, he truly looked dignified and elegant.

She stood quietly under the eaves, watching for a while. Her initially aggrieved heart gradually settled down.

On the path step by step towards him, Xie Wanqing silently told herself that this was fine too.

As she approached, she looked up and gave him a smile: "Brother Changqing, shall we go?"

Pei Yuqing lowered his eyes to look at her, gently touching her eyelids with his fingers, "Why are your eyes red?"

Xie Wanqing blinked, holding his wrist, and whispered, "It must be the wind, I feel a bit cold."

Her fingers indeed had a chill. Pei Yuqing furrowed his brow, wrapped her in a cloak, and said, "The weather is getting colder. Be careful not to catch a chill when you go out."

Xie Wanqing nodded and said okay.

So obedient, Pei Yuqing felt a stir in his heart, bent down to plant a kiss on her forehead, reached out to hold her hand, and the two walked side by side amidst the desolate autumn scenery.

Such a handsome man and beautiful woman, a perfect couple.

Inside the carriage heading to the palace, they sat facing each other. As the wheels turned, Xie Wanqing hesitated for a moment before asking, "Last night, after Lu Ziyuan..."

"He was taken away by Mingjian after he fainted," Pei Yuqing said. "He just quelled the turmoil in Yunzhou, and it’s a time when the court is about to commend and reward him. Given what happened last night, the merits and demerits will likely cancel each other out, so he won’t be punished much."

Xie Wanqing: "..." 𝑓𝘳𝘦𝑒𝑤𝑒𝘣𝘯ℴ𝘷𝘦𝓁.𝑐𝑜𝑚

She hadn’t expected such an answer.

But on second thought, given Lu Ziyuan’s consistent military achievements and the Holy Emperor’s regard for him, which even surpassed several Princes, it was indeed impossible to punish him harshly.

She was extremely troubled: "Lu Ziyuan is so arrogant, yet the Holy Emperor indulges him time and again. It’s truly perplexing."

A complex look flashed in Pei Yuqing’s eyes. He said lightly, "There must be a reason for such anomalies, just be patient and wait."

Hearing this, Xie Wanqing was startled, "What do you mean by that?"

Pei Yuqing looked down at her, seeing the unconscious grave expression on her face, his gaze softened, and he said, "Wanwan, are you worried about him?"

"No," Xie Wanqing instinctively denied, "He’s so arrogant and domineering, why would I worry about him?"

As she spoke, she shook her head, and Pei Yuqing watched her for a while, then unexpectedly took her hand gently, saying, "Don’t worry, he’ll be alright."

Xie Wanqing was taken aback, staring at him in a daze, speechless for a long moment.

It wasn’t until the carriage stopped that she solemnly said, "I am not worried about him."

Pei Yuqing responded with a neutral sound and said nothing more, directly taking her hand as they got off the carriage.

Several eunuchs were already waiting. Seeing them arrive, the leading eunuch bowed and said with a smile, "The Young Master is finally here. Your Majesty was napping at Changchun Palace when I was told you both arrived and can go directly there."

Changchun Palace was the current Empress’s sleeping quarters. Pei Yuqing nodded slightly and thanked the eunuch.

After the eunuch bowed again, he led the way ahead.

The palace path was long and secluded. As they walked up the long palace steps nearing the gates of Changchun Palace, Pei Yuqing suddenly asked, "Have you been to the palace before?"

"..." Xie Wanqing was still preoccupied with matters inside the carriage, wanting to explain further but was surrounded by palace eunuchs both front and back.

She paused, followed his question, and said, "I’ve attended palace banquets a few times with my mother, ... the place I’ve been to the most is Lady Shufei’s Yanxiang Palace."

Just mentioning Lady Shufei, she looked up to see the Chief Eunuch Li Yuan of Yanxiang Palace standing not far away, smiling and bowing when he saw her.

Xie Wanqing was startled and realized that Lady Shufei was probably also inside Changchun Palace at this time.

The two walked together into the hall, and everyone inside turned to look at them.

The newlywed couple both wore red garments, with layers of sleeves intricately embroidered with golden patterns, and belts inlaid with gemstones of the same color at their waists.

The man’s features were gentle and fair, his demeanor calm and elegant, while the woman was charming yet poised, moving gracefully.

The hall fell silent instantly.

Consort Shufei was the first to recover, covering her mouth with a laugh and said, "My, what a perfect match, truly a couple made in heaven."

Hearing her aunt’s voice, Xie Wanqing hesitated slightly in her steps, intending to kneel, when the figure in bright yellow seated above said, "No need for such formalities, take a seat."

The current Holy Emperor was nearing fifty, yet his voice was robust and strong. He looked at his nephew with a gentle demeanor, more like a normal elder than a sovereign, his expression full of affection.

But as his gaze shifted to Xie Wanqing beside him, it gradually darkened.