It's all ruined, who cares about the chastity arch

After the Luo family left, Zheng Chengyan stepped into Su Wanyu's yard again, trying to save something.

"Wanyu, can I go to your room tonight?" He tried his best to make his voice sound gentle.

However, when Su Wanyu heard this, her heart was churning, but she remained calm on the surface and replied coldly: "Second Master Zheng should go to Yaxuan Courtyard. I am not feeling well today and I am afraid I can't serve you."

After saying that, she didn't give Zheng Chengyan any chance to react, and walked straight into the house, closing the door heavily behind her.

Zheng Chengyan's face became even gloomier when faced with this sudden rejection.

This time, he did not make any more unnecessary entanglement, but turned around and looked at the lush osmanthus trees in the yard, feeling mixed emotions.

The next day, the Regent held a banquet and invited Zheng Chengyan and Su Wanyu to welcome Pei Sina's return.

While asking someone to deliver the letter, he also specifically told Su Wanyu to bring back the clothes that had been altered previously.

It turned out that last time Su Wanyu sent the Regent's clothes to the Princess for a try-on, but the Regent was not satisfied and had them sent back to the Zheng Mansion.

This time, the Regent hoped that she could bring the altered clothes to the palace in person for him to try on.

Su Wanyu packed everything up and rode in a carriage with Zheng Chengyan to the princess's residence.

Inside the carriage, the two of them sat facing each other in silence. Zheng Chengyan lowered his head, his face full of sadness, and the atmosphere was so depressing that it was suffocating.

When the carriage arrived in front of the mansion, Zheng Chengyan finally couldn't hold back and asked, "Wanyu, do you no longer have feelings for me as a couple?"

Su Wanyu paused for a moment, and a cold smile appeared on the corner of her mouth, as if she was mocking his naivety: "Second Master Zheng, you must be joking. Have we ever had a true relationship as husband and wife?"

Her tone was calm, but every word was like a needle, piercing Zheng Chengyan's heart.

"Wanyu, I..." Zheng Chengyan wanted to explain something but didn't know where to start. The words were stuck in his throat and finally turned into a heavy sigh.

At this moment, the Luo family's carriage happened to arrive in front of the mansion.

"Cousin!" Pei Sina jumped lightly from the carriage and waved to Su Wanyu.

Su Wanyu turned her head and gave him a gentle and grateful smile in return: "Cousin."

She thanked him for showing up at this awkward moment, giving her an excuse to escape.

"Why is my cousin here at the Princess's Mansion?" Pei Sina lifted her skirt and walked closer, with a hint of curiosity in her smile.

"The Regent learned that I am your cousin, so he specially invited my husband and I to come and welcome you."

Su Wanyu pointed at the clothes in Yun Yi's hand and continued, "He also asked me to bring his clothes over."

Pei Sina's eyes fell on the Xiangyun gauze robe with gold embroidery, and complex emotions surged in her heart.

At this time, the servant of the Princess's Mansion came out to greet them and respectfully led everyone into the mansion.

Su Wanyu and Pei Sina walked into the mansion side by side, leaving Zheng Chengyan standing alone outside the door, looking particularly lonely.

Looking at their receding backs, Zheng Chengyan's face became increasingly gloomy, and an indescribable resentment grew in his heart.

He had never had a good impression of Pei Sina, and he didn't like seeing Su Wanyu smile at anyone other than him.

He didn't know that the real opponent hadn't actually appeared yet.

Today's banquet was ostensibly to welcome Pei Sina, but in reality it was carefully arranged by the Regent for Su Wanyu.

The banquet was held in Fengyu Hall in the front yard of the Princess's Mansion. There were few guests. Apart from Su Wanyu and her husband, Pei Sina, and the governor of Jiangzhou, there was only one person present.

In the Great Qi State, women rarely participated in banquets in the front hall. The Regent's move undoubtedly showed his special attention to Su Wanyu.

Following the maid's guidance, Su Wanyu walked into the hall. The maid whispered in her ear: "Madam, the prince wants you to personally deliver the robe to the backyard."

"Me?" Su Wanyu was slightly surprised. She covered her mouth lightly with a handkerchief and coughed twice, as if trying to hide her surprise.

The maid nodded and confirmed, "Yes, the prince said he was not sure whether the robe would fit him, and hoped that the young lady would deliver it in person so that adjustments could be made in time."

Su Wanyu heard this, a complicated light flashed in her eyes, and then she nodded: "Okay, I'll go now, please lead the way."

The maid gently stepped aside and led the way for her: "Madam, please follow me."

Her tone was full of respect as she led Su Wanyu to the backyard.

Not far away, on the sun-dappled stone road, Zheng Chengyan came hurriedly over after hearing the voice, with a look of concern and anxiety between his brows, "Wanyu, where are you going?"

The maid hurried forward, lightly stood in front of him, clasped her hands together, and explained politely and respectfully: "The princess specially invited the young lady to go to the backyard to appreciate the flowers. She said that the peonies there are in full bloom and are extremely beautiful. The young lady will return later."

Her voice is gentle and delicate, making people feel happy.

When Zheng Chengyan heard that it was the eldest princess' invitation, a hint of understanding flashed across his eyes, and then he suppressed the doubts in his heart.

After all, the eldest princess's face cannot be underestimated. He nodded slightly and said nothing more.

At one side, the governor of Jiangzhou, Lord Zou, was wearing a luxurious official uniform, with a warm face and a hearty laugh. "Second Master Zheng, if that's the case, why don't you come and drink tea and recite poetry with us and spend this leisurely time together?"

Upon hearing this, Zheng Chengyan immediately withdrew his gaze from Su Wanyu's receding figure and turned to look at Lord Zou, with a shrewd look in his eyes.

He knew very well that every opportunity to make friends in the court could become a stepping stone for future promotion, let alone making friends with local officials like the Governor of Jiangzhou.

So he agreed with a smile and walked briskly towards the pavilion where Lord Zou was.

At this moment, when Su Wanyu turned around, her eyes inadvertently swept across Pei Sina, who responded with a gentle smile and continued to drink tea and chat with Lord Zou in a harmonious atmosphere.

Afterwards, Su Wanyu, led by her maid, slowly walked towards the backyard.

Inside the Princess's mansion, there are winding paths. The path led by the maid is winding and tortuous, with exotic flowers and plants on both sides competing for beauty. It is obviously not the path leading to an ordinary backyard.

As they went deeper, a faint sweet fragrance gradually filled the air, which was the unique aroma of osmanthus, fresh and not greasy.

Finally, a lush osmanthus forest appeared before our eyes. Small golden flowers densely hung on the branches. As the breeze blew, the petals danced lightly and the fragrance of flowers filled the air.

"Where...is this place?" Su Wanyu asked softly, her eyes full of curiosity and confusion.

The maid stopped and bowed respectfully, a smile on her face, "This is the regent's residence, young lady."

Su Wanyu's steps paused involuntarily. She looked up at the osmanthus forest, and an inexplicable emotion surged in her heart.

The maid continued, "The prince is feeling a little unwell today, and hopes that the young lady can personally deliver the clothes to the courtyard to show her concern."