The mistress just wanted to be bad, but she took off after being replaced

Pei Yu's hand froze in the air, with a trace of warmth remaining in his palm that had not yet been passed on. He was slightly stunned, looking at the empty hand, a complex emotion flashing in his eyes.

Sheng Junwei stepped steadily on the ground, seemed to consider for a moment, and slowly pulled out a piece of talisman paper with a faint fluorescent light from her wide sleeves.

"This is the 'Winter Warmth and Summer Coolness Talisman' that I carefully crafted. Please accept it as a thank you for your patience tonight."

Her tone was calm, but it revealed a firmness that could not be refused. This talisman was her response to the ways of the world, and also a gesture of unwillingness to be indebted.

Pei Yu pursed his lips gently, and a subtle change surged in his heart.

Once upon a time, he was filled with infinite desire for these rare treasures, but at this moment, facing the woman in front of him, those external objects no longer seemed so important.

He remained silent, allowing the sudden realization to surge through his heart.

Seeing his hesitation, Sheng Junwei couldn't help but frowned slightly. She took Pei Yu's wrist and stuffed the talisman into his hand neatly. There was a deliberate alienation in her action, as if she was guarding against some unknown risk.

"Please keep it well. As long as it is not tainted by worldly filth, this talisman will bring you long-lasting peace and comfort."

Pei Yu stared blankly at the talisman in his hand, feeling mixed emotions, and for a moment he didn't know how to respond.

His silence was seen by the servant Pei Lin who was standing beside him. The servant couldn't help but sigh secretly, feeling helpless and regretful about his master's choice.

When night fell again, Sheng Junwei returned to her room, and a subtle but pure golden light of merit quietly and silently merged into her brow.

This brilliance did not make her overly excited, because she knew very well that this brief glow was only a flash for a moment and would eventually dissipate in the morning light like dewdrops.

However, just as she was about to accept this fleeting reality, a sudden doubt came over her.

This merit comes from her daily good deeds and is the recognition and reward of heaven for her selfless behavior, which can help her go further on the path of cultivation.

If she could transform this merit into actual improvement in her cultivation before Heaven noticed it, then even if Heaven was dissatisfied, it would not directly deprive her of her hard-earned gains.

Realizing this, a faint smile broke out on Sheng Junwei's face, and that night she began her secret cultivation transformation process.

Three days later, Sheng Junwei changed into a simple yet elegant outfit, and accompanied by her maid Rouer, they walked into the most prestigious restaurant in the city and reserved a window seat on the second floor where they could overlook the bustling street scene.

She claimed that this was to let Rouer experience the breath of worldly life and feel the hustle and bustle and beauty of the world.

A few home-cooked dishes, paired with the restaurant's exclusive secret green plum wine, exude an enticing aroma on the table.

Sheng Junwei kindly invited Rou'er to sit and dine with her. At first, Rou'er seemed a little reserved and did not dare to overstep her authority, but in the end she could not resist her master's insistence and sat down obediently beside her.

She held the chopsticks and secretly glanced at Sheng Junwei. Seeing that she looked normal and not unhappy at all, her heart immediately calmed down. She began to carefully taste the delicacies in front of her and enjoy this rare leisure time.

As she stepped into the restaurant, her eyelids drooped slightly, as if her fine eyelashes could capture the mellow fragrance in the air. The corners of her mouth unconsciously raised, like a mouse immersed in delicious food. Her satisfied look was so adorable that people couldn't help but feel pity for her.

Seeing that the little girl had finally let down her guard in this moment, Sheng Junwei looked out the window gently.

She once said that she loved the hustle and bustle of worldly life, and now he decided to try his best to satisfy her desire to explore the excitement.

Prince Jingxuan, this suave royal noble, did not leave the imperial city for three consecutive nights. Normally speaking, such behavior is rare for a mature prince.

After all, deep in the magnificent imperial palace, except for the noble princess, the majestic empress dowager and several elderly concubines, all other women belonged to the emperor alone.

He stayed on his sickbed for a long time without any harm, which people understood was necessary for his illness, but he still lingered there after he recovered, just like throwing a stone into a lake, which causes ripples and arouses much discussion.

He had anticipated the outside world's suspicion and gave a watertight explanation.

Sheng Junwei, who has an irreconcilable feud with him, is proficient in medicine and acts unpredictably. Who can be sure that there are no hidden traps in her treatment?

Once she left, would his legs betray him again?

He chose to stay in the palace so that if anything unexpected happened in the future, the emperor and the empress dowager would not misunderstand that he was wrongly accusing an innocent woman.

Time passed, and three days passed in the blink of an eye. His physique grew stronger and stronger. Not only did he regain his former heroic spirit, but his appetite also increased miraculously. He could have one more bowl of rice at every meal than before, as if even his appetite was awakened by his gradually recovering body.

Deep down in his heart, Prince Jingxuan secretly laughed at himself, but eventually realized his own suspicion. After confirming that his illness would not relapse, he packed his luggage and prepared to return to the palace.

Although he had instructed everyone in the family to follow Yue'er's orders before leaving, he was well aware of the complexity of the mansion and the unpredictable human heart. He could not help but worry whether Yue'er, a pure and kind woman, would be bullied by those who curry favor with the powerful.

In a hurry, he chose an ordinary yet luxurious sedan in the imperial city as his means of transportation back home, but he had no idea that there was an unknown secret hidden behind this seemingly ordinary sedan.

Unfortunately, because he had not personally checked the preparation of the sedan three days ago, he had not realized that this was the one that Sheng Junwei had ridden in.

Prince Jingxuan, who was completely unaware of the situation, stepped into the sedan chair that was low-key yet luxurious.

Following the footsteps of the sedan bearer, it slowly swayed through the long streets of the city, passing right in front of a bustling restaurant.

At this moment, Sheng Junwei gently swirled the wine glass in her hand, a sly smile appeared on the corner of her mouth, and she whispered to Rou'er beside her: "Look, a good show is about to begin."

Rou'er was busy savoring the delicious food in her mouth. When she heard this, she swallowed it hastily without caring about her manners. Her eyes instantly became anxious, and she followed Sheng Junwei's gaze to the window.

At that moment, the sedan, which was supposed to be running smoothly, seemed to be touched by the magic of spring, and the barriers around it scattered like petals.

The bustling street suddenly fell into a brief silence, and then bursts of laughter mixed with surprise and mockery rang out one after another.

"Ah, look at this noble's pomp and circumstance. It can't resist the joke of fate. It collapsed while walking. Haha..."

"It's lucky actually. If the bottom had collapsed first, it would have been really 'lively'!"