Shocked! The salty concubine was spoiled by the cold prince

Gu Jiaorong could not ignore Pei Xu's burning gaze at all, and she even slowed down her movements in picking up the Jiang Xiangmeizi.

Unfortunately, the man seemed unaware and continued to look at her with his sharp eyes.

If she was stared at like this by a man all the time, it would be difficult for her to enjoy the food as easily as before.

"My Lord, why are you always looking at me?"

Gu Jiaorong pursed her lips, looked up at him and asked, her voice was sweet, like scolding, but also like acting coquettishly.

Pei Xu always thought she was spoiled, but he also loved her spoiled look.

"Of course it's because Rong'er is pretty."

Pei Xu looked at Gu Jiaorong's pretty little face which was flushed with blush, and felt extremely unbearable in his heart. He pulled her into his arms, then sat on her recliner and put her on his lap.

"It seems like I haven't hugged you for a long time. Let me give you a good hug today."

He rested his chin gently on Gu Jiaorong's shoulder, and then whispered in her ear.

At this moment, they looked like a pair of affectionate lovers.

But Gu Jiaorong was determined to be the one who ruined the atmosphere, so she spoke directly about her thoughts.

"Your Highness, you are really strange today, you have been strange since this morning."

Although Pei Xu liked to tease her in the past, he would never be so clingy.

Even though Gu Jiaorong didn't understand Pei Xu's character, she knew that he was definitely not someone who was bound by love.

"Why do you say that, Rong'er?"

Pei Xu did not admit that there was anything strange about himself. He was just still frightened and felt that he had not done well enough.

If anything happened to Gu Jiaorong and the child, he would never forgive himself.

Pei Xu had to admit that the person in his arms and the child in her belly had become his shackles in this world and also his weakness.

Regardless of whether there is love or not, these two people will always be the most important people in his life.

"Because the prince would never be like this before. In my eyes, the prince is a hardworking man who also cares about the people."

Gu Jiaorong's eyes curved slightly. Even though her life was in Pei Xu's hands, she never resented Pei Xu.

During these days of getting along and getting to know each other, she saw a Pei Xu who was different from the one described in the book. Even though the Pei Xu in the book had many good qualities, he was too idealistic and didn't seem like a real person.

And the Pei Xu in front of her, although full of bad intentions when facing her, is a careful and responsible person, and is also diligent in government affairs. He is not someone who abandons the people for love.

Although Pei Xu has thundering methods, he is also an upright and good official.

"In your eyes? Do you know what people outside say about me?"

Pei Xu couldn't help laughing, and he spoke.

Gu Jiaorong seldom went out, and even when she did, it was only to attend banquets, so how could she know many things?

"It's true that I have never left this courtyard alone, but Your Highness has overlooked one thing: Yue Yan is my ears and my eyes."

Especially these days, Gu Jiaorong was pregnant and she didn't leave the yard at all. All the news she knew was told to her by Yueyan as stories.

"Your Highness, I care about this child as much as you do. You don't have to be nervous. I won't let anything happen to the child."

Gu Jiaorong grabbed Pei Xu's hand and spoke in a serious tone.

Although she had many thoughts, since the child was here, she would treat him well.

"Rong'er, I naturally believe you."

Pei Xu tilted his head and kissed her small earlobe. His voice was hoarse, and there was an unknown emotion hidden in it.

"But protecting you and the child is my responsibility, and I didn't do it well."

Pei Xu would not shirk responsibility. He was always reflecting on himself, even if Gu Jiaorong didn't care.

Gu Jiaorong knew that she couldn't persuade him, so she stopped trying and just played with his slender fingers out of boredom.

Pei Xu's appearance is very superior, even his fingers have distinct joints and are particularly beautiful. No wonder Xie Wanning secretly promised to spend her life with him after just one look.

"Your Highness, you've heard that the princess came today to apologize and gave me a lot of good things. I didn't dare to keep them, so I gave them to Divine Doctor Chu."

Gu Jiaorong didn't keep anyone in suspense and told everything at once.

Pei Xu said "hmm" and had no intention of talking to her about Xie Wanning.

Gu Jiaorong didn't know what he meant, or how he viewed Xie Wanning now, so she didn't speak in a hurry.

After a long time, Pei Xu spoke.

"Rong'er, you are not stupid. On the contrary, you have brains."

There was no anger in Pei Xu's voice when he said this, but Gu Jiaorong still became nervous.

She didn't know what Pei Xu meant by saying this.

Even though she had a child to save her life, she didn't dare to gamble.

"I'm glad you're not that stupid, otherwise I might have lost you and the child. Xie Wanning and I have a very complicated relationship, and there are many things involved that can't be explained in a few words. Just remember, no matter who it is, no one can touch you."

Pei Xu held her hand with his backhand, and a low voice sounded in her ear.

This was the guarantee Pei Xu gave her.

Gu Jiaorong secretly breathed a sigh of relief. That bastard scared her to death.

"Your Majesty, I have no intention of asking questions. I just want your words."

Gu Jiaorong just wanted to save her life, and she didn't dare to think about anything else.

Pei Xu knew what she was thinking, but he couldn't say anything else and could only hug her tightly.

His current situation is very dangerous.

Gu Jiaorong had already been targeted since she became pregnant with his child. If there was anything else, he didn't dare to think about it.

The past events still lingered in his mind, and constantly reminded him that he must not be too sentimental, otherwise he would regret it.

The atmosphere between the two became extremely subtle, but no one broke it.

Until a voice sounded outside the door——

"My Lord, it's time for dinner."

It was no big deal for Pei Xu to skip a meal, but Gu Jiaorong had to eat. He replied, "I understand," and then he packed Gu Jiaorong's clothes and carried her to the table.

Gu Jiaorong was already used to him being like this, so she was very calm about it.

When eating, she never keeps anyone to serve her, as Gu Jiaorong doesn't like others watching her eat.

However, after the poisoning incident, the maids became much more cautious about this matter. They tested the poison one by one to make sure there was no problem before Gu Jiaorong would start eating.

Her appetite is still not very good now, but the cooks are dedicated and make appetizing and nutritious meals every day, so her appetite is gradually recovering.

Seeing that she was enjoying her meal, Pei Xu ate more too.

He had been busy these days, and someone poisoned Gu Jiaorong, which made him unable to sleep or eat. Today was the day he ate the most, but he still couldn't help but look at Gu Jiaorong.

"Your Highness, even if you are busy with official duties, you should take care of your health. I feel that you have lost some weight. You should eat more instead of watching me eat."

Gu Jiaorong was almost annoyed by his staring today. She picked up a piece of food with chopsticks, put it in his bowl, and spoke.

Pei Xu didn't expect that she would notice that he had lost some weight, and he felt a little happy. But he didn't know that Gu Jiaorong just didn't want him to stare at her anymore.