Shocked! The salty concubine was spoiled by the cold prince

"Zhaohua, why don't you say anything? Do you think you can punish me like this? I'm telling you, you're wrong. I won't be sad, I'll just be disappointed in you."

Pei Xu said sternly, his voice was so cold that it made Shen Zhaohua feel even more heartbroken.

Even though she had made up her mind to abandon everything here, she had truly loved Pei Xu. This love was long-lasting and possessive, and it would not disappear overnight.

Shen Zhaohua really wanted to ask Pei Xu, was this her fault alone?

Obviously such a question is no longer meaningful.

"Whatever you say, your heart already belongs to someone else."

Shen Zhaohua sounded angry as soon as she opened her mouth, as if because of her words, even her decision to jump into the lake became really willful.

"Zhaohua, I told you that it was all just a show."

Pei Xu sighed, as if he really had something to hide.

"I'll pretend that your jumping into the lake never happened. Don't do such a thing again. When I'm done with my work, I'll come to see you."

Pei Xu’s meaning was very clear, there was no way Shen Zhaohua could leave this yard.

Sadness flashed in Shen Zhaohua's eyes. She really regretted it. Why was she so stupid back then?

"Pei Xu, you don't need to come to see me anymore. I have given up on you and our love."

Her voice was hoarse and lacked the vitality she had before.

Her heart had already died when she decided to go home.

Pei Xu seemed to be thinking about something and spoke after a long time.

"Zhao Hua, you are not a child anymore. You need to be responsible for what you say. Are you serious about what you are saying to me now?"

"Of course I'm serious, Pei Xu, I will leave you."

Shen Zhaohua's tone was firm, but she didn't know that Pei Xu's eyes changed the moment she finished speaking.

Although Pei Xu no longer had the patience to coax Shen Zhaohua, it did not mean that he would give Shen Zhaohua freedom. Gunpowder was still being developed. If Shen Zhaohua was released, if she took the recipe for making gunpowder to someone else, it would be a huge threat to him.

Shen Zhaohua never thought that it was a crime to possess a treasure.

Once she figured out the methods of making gunpowder, crossbows, water wheels, etc., it would be impossible for her to leave.

If it was only about agriculture and sang, it would be fine, but everything she took out was deadly. How could Pei Xu let her go?

"Zhaohua, you said you would not leave me. Are you going to break your oath now?"

Pei Xu's voice was low, revealing displeasure.

Shen Zhaohua didn't expect him to say that and looked at him angrily.

"Pei Xu, you are being unreasonable."

Pei Xu naturally doesn't know how to reason. If all the problems in the world can be solved by reasoning, then there is no need to set up government offices.

"No matter what you say, I won't let you go. Just give up on this idea."

Pei Xu flicked his sleeves and left, but did not forget to give Furong some instructions before leaving.

"Keep an eye on Miss Shen and don't let her get into any trouble again."

Furong agreed cautiously and kept a closer eye on Shen Zhaohua.

After all, if something like this happened again, she might not be able to save Shen Zhaohua in time.

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When Pei Xu arrived, Gu Jiaorong had just returned from Xu's house. She was half leaning on a stool, closing her eyes and pretending to be asleep, and asked Shaoyao to take off the jewelry on her head.

In private, she did not like being restrained, and even more so did not like having her hair covered with jewels and jade, as she felt it was too oppressive.

Shaoyao saw Pei Xu out of the corner of her eye, but before she could move, Pei Xu waved his hand to let her go.

Gu Jiaorong hadn't noticed that someone had changed beside her yet. She just felt relieved and her mood improved.

"Peony, it's a bit hot today. Ask the kitchen to make some porridge and two refreshing side dishes."

Gu Jiaorong said casually that she had no appetite today and felt a little tired after going out. She wanted to have a simple meal and lie down in bed to rest early.

But just as she finished speaking, she heard a low laugh.

Gu Jiaorong immediately turned around and met Pei Xu's smiling eyes.

"It seems Rong'er has been doing well these past few days. Even without me, it doesn't affect her at all."

When Gu Jiaorong heard this, her alarm bells went off. The boss seemed to be unhappy and was looking for trouble.

"My Lord, how can you speak of me like that?"

Gu Jiaorong stood up and threw herself into his arms, pouting slightly as she spoke delicately, "It's obviously the prince who forgot about me and refused to come to see me. I miss you every day, and now I can't even eat or drink."

She skillfully coaxed the man up, and buried her whole body in his arms with her delicate body.

Pei Xu is most fond of this set. Even though Gu Jiaorong has used it many times, it still works.

After all, which man doesn't like a girl who can act coquettishly?

Pei Xu hugged the delicate girl, and his eyes softened.

"You little liar, you're so good at acting like a spoiled brat. I think you've forgotten me so much that you're just trying to coax me."

He raised his hand and touched the tip of Gu Jiaorong's nose, then lifted her chin and bent down to kiss her.

"I heard you were wronged again when you went out today?"

He was in a good mood and willing to talk more, but he did not mention the incident of Shen Zhaohua jumping into the lake, as if the matter had been over.

But Gu Jiaorong did not dare to relax, because she knew very well that if Pei Xu wanted to make a fuss, he could do so at any time.

"Your Highness, it's rumored that I've fallen out of favor, so naturally, others don't take me seriously. After all, everything I have is given by Your Highness. Besides, I'm not being wronged, but it's just that people know that it's better to ask Your Highness directly than to ask me for favors."

Gu Jiaorong went to the Xu family today with only this one purpose.

Pei Xu naturally understood what he heard. He narrowed his eyes and slightly tightened the hand that was pinching Gu Jiaorong's chin.

"Rong'er, you've really impressed me."

Pei Xu doesn't like people around him to be too smart, but he also doesn't like absolute idiots.

Gu Jiaorong has a good grasp of this scale.

She didn't say anything, but just looked at Pei Xu with a pair of tearful eyes.

She knew Pei Xu would be soft-hearted towards her, no matter what the reason was.

"I'll forgive you this time, but don't do this again next time. I'll handle the matter in the court."

Pei Xu let go of her chin, but stroked her cheek with his slender fingers.

Gu Jiaorong was like a plaything in his hands.

In this huge palace, the man in front of him is in control of everything.

Gu Jiaorong's every move was always in his eyes.

"Your Majesty, I know."

Gu Jiaorong climbed onto Pei Xu's shoulders and whispered softly in his ear, "Don't be so mean. It's not my fault. It's just that Miss Xu has come to invite me. If I refuse directly, wouldn't it seem too arrogant? Besides, hasn't the prince punished me already? Your Highness, please calm down."

Pei Xu naturally knew this, and all of this was caused by Xie Wanning.

Xie family, Xie Wanning was not willing to be just the princess of Prince Su.

Gu Jiaorong is just a chess piece of Xie Wanning, and now she is up and down beside him.

Pei Xu thought about this and couldn't blame her, so he could only lower his head and bite her lips.