Shocked! The salty concubine was spoiled by the cold prince

The heavy rain lasted all night, making people feel uneasy.

Gu Jiaorong lay on the bed, unable to close her eyes for a long time.

"Rong'er can't sleep, or doesn't want to sleep?"

As her bedmate, Pei Xu naturally noticed her abnormality.

"Your Majesty, have you ever regretted anything?"

Gu Jiaorong asked suddenly, seemingly without any context, but Pei Xu knew that the assassination still left a mark in her heart.

This is indeed the case. Even though Gu Jiaorong understands that this is ancient times and there are laws, they are completely different from the laws in modern society, and there are many desperate criminals.

The situation in the court was even more treacherous and changeable. If one was not careful, one would be doomed. However, she had never seen it with her own eyes before, and it only existed in her cognition.

"Have."

Pei Xu responded in a low voice. He did not deliberately portray himself as an omnipotent and powerful person.

"I'm not omnipotent, and I have many limitations. Even though I'm incredibly powerful, I'm still feared by others. Many people in Kyoto are hoping for my death. If I take a wrong step, or make a wrong move, I could lose my head. Rong'er, I know you're worried, but I'll be there for you, so don't be afraid."

Even though the situation is becoming increasingly stalemate, it is he who should face it, not Gu Jiaorong.

Gu Jiaorong pursed her lips. She believed Pei Xu, but she just couldn't calm down.

"Your Highness, do you still remember your promise to take me out for a walk when the autumn weather is nice and refreshing?"

"Remember, I will never forget what I promised."

Pei Xu held her in his arms and patted her back gently.

Gu Jiaorong snuggled obediently in his arms, listening to his strong heartbeat, and slowly closed her eyes.

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Pei Xu has been busy again these days and is often not seen.

Gu Jiaorong did not ask where he was going so as not to cause him trouble.

After all, she had people like Shaoyao taking care of her in the mansion, so she didn't feel bored.

The tonic gifts given by Xie Wanning were still delivered regularly, and as soon as they left, Shaoyao sent them to Chu Fenghua.

"Auntie, Divine Doctor Chu asked me to tell you that the fetus is now nearly three months old, so you don't have to be as cautious as before. Tomorrow is the Qiqiao Festival, and it would be great if the prince could come back to accompany you."

Shaoyao smiled happily. They all knew that the first three months were the most important. They were always very careful when serving Gu Jiaorong. Now that they finally got through it, they were happy in their hearts.

"Even if the prince doesn't come back, what does it matter? We can still celebrate the festival happily together."

Gu Jiaorong spoke with a smile. She was not a clingy person, and her relationship with Pei Xu was hard to say. It was just that they had a child, so perhaps things had become a little different from before.

But Shaoyao refused to listen to her and grumbled, "How can it be the same?"

Gu Jiaorong shook her head helplessly. She didn't feel anything was different.

"Stop talking about this and take a look at me. I can't embroider this flower properly."

Now that Gu Jiaorong had stopped vomiting and had nothing to do, she picked up her needle and thread again, preparing to embroider a small quilt for the child. After all, it was a mother's gift.

That’s the intention... a little ugly.

She was really not suitable for doing these things. Whether it was snacks or sachets, if the person they were given to was not Pei Xu, she would probably have lost them somewhere.

Shaoyao had long been accustomed to her lack of dexterity, and carefully taught her needlework.

"Auntie, you don't have to worry. With Fanglan here, and she likes to sew, there will always be something for the young master."

Shaoyao has been with Gu Jiaorong for a long time, so she has some true feelings for her and wants to see her live a relaxed life.

"I know that, but I didn't have anything to do, so I thought of using this to kill time. Speaking of which, the three girls from Jiang Yunxuan have been really quiet lately, with absolutely no movement."

When Gu Jiaorong suddenly mentioned these three people, Shaoyao couldn't help but get nervous.

"Why did Auntie mention them? People with such evil intentions deserve death."

Shaoyao knew that they were not dead, but were just in a private prison, and their life was not easy either.

Originally, the prince hadn't planned to act so quickly. They each had someone behind them, and if used effectively, they would be excellent chess pieces. But they were restless and had their eyes set on their concubine the moment they entered the mansion.

Gu Jiaorong was so perceptive that she immediately understood that He Xiangning and the other two would probably never show up again.

"Let's not talk about them. They have nothing to do with us anyway. I'm a little hungry. Go to the kitchen and bring me a bowl of red dates and bird's nest."

Just as Gu Jiaorong sent Shaoyao away, Pei Xu arrived.

But his expression was not good, and he seemed to be in great trouble.

"Your Highness, you came back so early today, but what happened?"

Gu Jiaorong's eyes were filled with smiles, as if the shadow of the assassination had been healed.

Pei Xu held Gu Jiaorong in his arms without saying a word, and did not let her go until a long time later.

"Your Majesty is going to hold a Qiqiao Feast and has asked me to bring you along."

Pei Xu's voice was very low, but Gu Jiaorong could still hear his displeasure.

Logically, Gu Jiaorong should not be able to attend such a palace banquet. After all, she is just a concubine, not even a side concubine.

But Your Majesty has granted...

It must be because of the fetus in her belly.

"Your Highness, the Emperor has issued an order. I cannot refuse it, but I will do my best and will not embarrass you."

Gu Jiaorong patted him gently, her tone soft.

It was rare for a man who had always been reliable to be so vulnerable, and this was the first time she comforted him.

Even at this moment, she couldn't understand whether Pei Xu cared about her or their child.

"It's my fault. If I had been more low-key..."

Pei Xu was halfway through his words when he couldn't continue.

In this capital, countless pairs of eyes are secretly watching his every move, and in his house, there is also Xie Wanning, who was forced to be welcomed into the house.

Even if he wanted to keep a low profile, it would be of no use.

The continuation of his bloodline made those who were eyeing him even more anxious.

"I know that the prince is helpless, but I also know that the prince is a man of his word. Even if I enter the palace, the prince will definitely protect me."

When Gu Jiaorong said this, she herself lacked confidence.

But it doesn’t matter. If something really happens, Gu Jiaorong will definitely protect herself first.

She hasn't lived enough and doesn't want to die.

"Of course I will, but I'm really worried. The palace is different from other places after all. If you're not careful, you might fall into a trap."

Pei Xu hugged her tightly. He could not accept anything going wrong with Gu Jiaorong.

Gu Jiaorong sighed. It was not a good thing for a person in the abyss to have weaknesses.

"Your Highness, don't you believe me? Although I'm foolish, I'm also timid and cherish my life. I won't put myself in an extremely difficult situation. Besides, the princess will surely attend the Qiqiao Feast this time. With her mediation, I'll be fine."

Gu Jiaorong's tone was so firm that Pei Xu couldn't help but wonder, was the princess she was talking about really Xie Wanning, who had been pestering him and crying to marry him?

In his memory, Xie Wanning was extremely unreasonable, and Shufei was her aunt, which further encouraged her domineering behavior.