Snow Color

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Zhenchuan thought hard and came up with a brilliant idea: according to common sense, the last few days were the time when Wang Baochuan received the emperor's favor and was able to find a husband through the throwing of a ball of embroidery, so there were many things that could be done this way.

So, Zhenchuan took a sedan chair to Yunxiang Restaurant. When she reached the bottom of the building, someone sent by the shopkeeper came to greet her and led her directly into the private room.

"Zhenchuan, you are finally here!" Pei Lin heard the footsteps coming from outside the door, and knew it must be Zhenchuan. He couldn't help but show his joy. He immediately stood up and wanted to go to the door to greet her in person. Unexpectedly, before he reached the door, he had seen Zhenchuan's fresh, beautiful and otherworldly face when she pushed the door open.

"Brother Lin." Zhen Chuan walked into the room and closed the door.

"You haven't visited me since Brother Lin returned to Beijing! Could it be that... you have forgotten me?" Zhen Chuan said in a pretended angry tone after sitting down.

"Zhenchuan, don't talk nonsense. How could I forget you? Since I returned home, everything has been prepared." Pei Lin hurriedly explained.

"Oh? What have you prepared?" Zhen Chuan became curious and asked.

"Of course it's about proposing marriage to your father's family!" Pei Lin answered truthfully.

"Cough, cough, cough..." Zhenchuan suddenly started coughing violently, and the tea she had just drunk went into her trachea due to the shock.

Pei Lin saw this and hurried forward to check on Zhenchuan. He gently patted her back to help her breathe. He asked with concern, "Zhenchuan, are you okay? Is everything okay?"

After a long while, Zhenchuan gradually recovered her breath. She looked at Peilin gratefully and shook her head, indicating that she was fine. Then she took a deep breath, adjusted her mood, and continued: "Brother Lin, regarding that matter, I think it is better for our parents to communicate directly. Let's not talk about it anymore. Actually, there are two main reasons why I asked you to come here today. The first is that I haven't seen you for a long time, and I miss you so much!" When she said the last sentence, Zhenchuan couldn't help but lower her head, with a shy blush on her face.

When Pei Lin heard this, he was filled with joy. He looked at Zhen Chuan's shy and lovely appearance, and the corners of his mouth could not help but slightly rise, revealing a doting smile.

Zhen Chuan calmed down a little and continued, "Secondly, I recently discovered some important clues, and these things may be very serious. After careful consideration, I decided to come to you for help, so I hope you can accompany me to that place to investigate." She looked at Pei Lin with a firm and expectant look, as if waiting for his response.

"Okay, I will never refuse you." Pei Lin's mouth corners slightly raised, revealing a faint smile.

"Okay, then I feel relieved." Zhenchuan nodded slightly.

"Brother Lin, I recently discovered a few new faces in Chang'an City. Their whereabouts are strange, which makes people suspicious. I suspect they are from Xiliang. As you know, the situation between Xiliang and our country has been tense recently, and it can be said that the arrow is on the string and ready to explode. So, I think these people have bad intentions!" Zhenchuan frowned and analyzed in a serious tone.

"Well, you are right. Xiliang has indeed been making frequent provocations on the border recently, and their king and queen are even more ambitious. So it seems that the strangers you saw are most likely spies sent by Xiliang." Pei Lin nodded in agreement, his eyes revealing wisdom and vigilance.

"Brother Lin, you are indeed very insightful! However, we cannot jump to conclusions easily. After all, there is no solid evidence. This matter needs to be carefully investigated. Moreover, my father is now in charge of the border affairs between Xiliang and our country. If something goes wrong, the consequences will be disastrous. Therefore, we should be careful." Zhen Chuan said.

"I understand, Zhenchuan. Leave this matter to me, and you'd better not get involved. After all, this matter is very serious and may even be life-threatening." Pei Lin said solemnly.

"But, Brother Lin..." Zhen Chuan was about to open her mouth to argue, but seeing the unquestionable look on Pei Lin's face, she knew that if she didn't agree, he would probably tell his father about it immediately. She knew that he was worried about her safety, but deep down in her heart, she still wanted to do something.

"Okay... but at least let me have a brief understanding of the situation. I won't go into too much detail. Is that okay?" Zhen Chuan compromised helplessly, her eyes full of expectation and unwillingness.

Pei Lin looked at Zhen Chuan's expectant eyes, and his heart softened. He finally nodded: "That's it, but remember not to take risks."

After getting the answer, Zhen Chuan's face showed joy, then she pretended to be calm and changed the subject: "Okay, Brother Lin, I came out to find you today, and we haven't had a good chat yet! We'll talk about other things later. Here, this is a purse embroidered by me. I give it to you. I hope you wear it all the time and don't take it off." After that, Zhen Chuan took out an exquisite purse from her sleeve and handed it to Pei Lin.

Pei Lin carefully took the purse from Zhenchuan, his eyes full of surprise and love. He gently stroked the delicate embroidery, as if he could feel the effort and love that Zhenchuan had put into making it. Just as he was about to put the precious purse in his arms, he caught a glimpse of Zhenchuan looking at him, so he tied the purse around his waist a little shyly, thinking that such a treasure should not be left out casually, and must be properly kept.

"Zhenchuan, this purse is so beautiful, I like it very much." Pei Lin said to Zhenchuan happily, expressing his deep love for it.

After hearing this, Zhenchuan's cheeks flushed, and she felt embarrassed that Pei Lin was staring at the purse she made, so she said, "Brother Lin, if you like it, then put it away quickly. Don't keep staring at it. I'm so hungry!"

Pei Lin understood immediately after hearing what was said, and hurriedly called the guard beside him and ordered: "Shi Wei, quickly bring some food. Remember to order a few of our restaurant's signature dishes, and some of Zhenchuan's favorite dishes." His tone revealed his caring and thoughtful concern for Zhenchuan.

When the delicious food was served, Pei Lin first thoughtfully picked up her favorite dishes and put them in the bowl, and then began to enjoy the food. The two of them talked and laughed while tasting the delicious food, and the atmosphere was warm and harmonious. At this moment, their hearts seemed to be closer, and their feelings for each other became deeper.

After the two finished their meal, they spent some time together. They talked about everything, shared their joys and sorrows, as if time had stopped flowing. However, good times are always short-lived, and then Pei Lin sent Zhen Chuan back to the gate of the Prime Minister's Mansion. In the end, Zhen Chuan and Pei Lin had to part reluctantly.