Shocked! The salty concubine was spoiled by the cold prince

Yueyan was still young and didn't understand these things. She blinked and asked, "Auntie, do you regret it?"

Gu Jiaorong shook her head. She had never made a choice, so how could she regret it?

Ever since she came into this world, she was forced to move forward. No one asked her whether she was reluctant or not. Whether she comforted herself by being a salted fish or by escaping after completing the plot, it was just a way to find joy in suffering.

Initially, she had always told herself that there was no real love in the workplace, nor was there any need for hard work, and that the best way to survive was to be a salted fish. However, she knew in her heart that this was the home of the ancient aristocracy, not the modern workplace, and that a single misstep could cost her life.

Pei Xu is her leader and the one who controls her life.

Gu Jiaorong kept her heart, but she got pregnant. This child came at the wrong time.

Pei Xu's position in the court was already sensitive, and now that he had a child, the person in the palace was naturally even more wary and would never allow his child to be born.

Once the child is born, regardless of whether it is a boy or a girl, Pei Xu's situation will become more difficult.

The emperor was wary of Prince Su's lineage, otherwise Pei Xu would not have been without brothers and sisters.

Gu Jiaorong knew that she was already stuck in a quagmire.

"Yueyan, if you had the chance to leave the palace with your parents and live a peaceful life as an ordinary citizen, would you be willing?"

Gu Jiaorong turned around and asked her, with a serious tone in her voice.

Yue Yan thought that Gu Jiaorong disliked her for not taking good care of her, and a trace of panic flashed across her face.

"Auntie, don't you want me anymore? I know I'm no better than Sister Shaoyao, but I..."

Gu Jiaorong interrupted her and smiled gently.

"That's not what I meant. I'm just afraid that you'll be unhappy around me, and it will be even more dangerous for you to be around me in the future. If you want to leave the palace with your parents, I can talk to the prince while I can, and I can ask for a favor for you."

Yueyan shook her head repeatedly, her eyes filled with tears.

"No, I won't leave. I'm not afraid of danger or death. I want to stay with my aunt."

In Yueyan's life, apart from her parents, the person she cares about most is Gu Jiaorong.

Gu Jiaorong treated her very well, and in her heart, she was no different from her own sister.

She has already recognized Gu Jiaorong as her master, and she will stay to protect her even if it means death.

"You have to think about it, this is a good opportunity."

Gu Jiaorong didn't agree immediately, and slowly said, "I'm not trying to scare you. The prince's identity is sensitive. It was fine before he had no children, but now that he has a child, no matter what the mother's identity is, everything is different. And I can't leave the palace anymore."

She had been thinking about the matter since the poisoning incident and had not participated in the communication between Shaoyao and Fanglan.

Although Gu Jiaorong often told Pei Xu that she was not smart enough, was she really not smart?

She has been studying history since she was young, and even if it was just a few words about the change of dynasties, she was well aware of the cruelty involved.

Pei Xu was now at the center of a political whirlpool. As Pei Xu's favorite concubine and the biological mother of his child, it wasn't as easy as she said. Leaving...

Pei Xu knew from the beginning that there was no possibility for her to escape, so the promise was just to make her happy.

"I know, I'm not afraid."

Yueyan held Gu Jiaorong's hand, her expression firm.

"Don't worry too much, Auntie. With the prince here, both Auntie and the young master will be fine."

Gu Jiaorong was about to speak when she heard a voice outside the door. It was Pei Xu.

Pei Xu pushed open the door and strode towards Gu Jiaorong. His dark eyes were deep, as if containing a storm that could shake the world.

Yue Yan left very tactfully, leaving the space to the two of them.

"Why is the prince back?"

Gu Jiaorong spoke first, a hint of surprise flashing in her beautiful eyes.

She really didn't expect Pei Xu to come so soon.

"I had nothing to do today, so I was thinking of coming back to see you and bring you some fresh snacks. I never thought someone would be so bold as to touch you."

Pei Xu's voice was low. He put the things in his hand on the table and touched Gu Jiaorong's cold little face.

"Did what happened today scare you?"

Pei Xu's eyes were always locked on her, refusing to move away even an inch. He had no idea how much he had thought about along the way, and even his thoughts were in a mess.

Fortunately, Gu Jiaorong was alert and asked an extra question. If she hadn't noticed, Pei Xu didn't dare to imagine what the outcome would be.

He also hated himself for not making proper arrangements, otherwise how could someone resort to such despicable means.

"My Lord, I'm fine."

Gu Jiaorong held his big hand and shook her head slightly.

She knew that Pei Xu must be feeling a little guilty. This was his first child, and he was looking forward to it. If anything happened to the child, he would be even more upset.

"It's my fault. I was negligent after all. If I had done better, you wouldn't have to be so alarmed."

Pei Xu did not shirk his responsibility. He held Gu Jiaorong in his arms, and his other hand still held Gu Jiaorong's hand without letting go.

Gu Jiaorong knew that he was also feeling bad, so she gently placed her head on his shoulder, feeling his strong heartbeat to gain a greater sense of security.

"Your Highness, there's no need to blame yourself so much. Shaoyao and Fanglan are both fine. Don't punish them."

Gu Jiaorong pleaded for them. If it weren't for them, she wouldn't have been able to live so comfortably these days. Besides, no one had expected that person to use Pei Xu's name to send her poisoned snacks.

"I know, you don't have to worry about them."

Pei Xu responded in a low voice, "I am also responsible for this matter. It's my fault for not making good arrangements."

He originally thought he should pay more attention to the court to avoid being ambushed, but he forgot that there is always a loophole.

"Well, I want to see what the prince brought me today."

Gu Jiaorong shook her hand that was clasped with his, and her voice was soft and sticky, as sweet as a piece of honey.

"I heard you've been liking sweets lately. There's a food store in West Market that sells some excellent sugar cakes, so I went and bought you a few."

Pei Xu placed her in front of the table, took out the sugar cake, and made sure it was non-toxic before handing it to Gu Jiaorong.

Gu Jiaorong looked at the golden sugar cake, a small, delicate piece, with a sweet aroma that seemed to penetrate her nose, and her appetite was immediately aroused. She took a bite and felt that it was very crispy, and the sweetness went straight into her throat.

Pei Xu saw that she was eating happily, with her eyes curved into crescents, and he felt a little relieved.

"Even if you like it, don't be greedy. Your body is very healthy now, so you need to be more careful. From now on, whatever you want to eat will be prepared in the small kitchen. You can't eat out anymore. It's too unsafe."

Pei Xu knew that she was greedy and would be unhappy with such a decision, but for safety reasons, he had no choice but to detain her.

Hearing this, Gu Jiaorong stopped moving. She looked at Pei Xu and blinked, but soon said "hmm" in a muffled voice.

"Don't be unhappy. When we have the chance in the future, I will take you out to eat all the delicious food in the world."

Pei Xu looked at her like this, touched her cheek and coaxed her softly.