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Chapter 250 pierced his heart.

Wen Jiayue was taken aback.

Why would Shen Fuhan let her meet Brother Dragonfly out of the blue?

This didn't happen in my past life.

However, she had never attended a flower-viewing banquet in her previous life, nor had she ever met Brother Dragonfly.

Seeing the astonishment on her face, Shen Fuhan asked calmly, "Why the expression?"

Wen Jiayue came to her senses and explained, "I just didn't expect the Marquis to introduce me to your friend. I find it a bit strange."

“Nothing strange,” Shen Fuhan said calmly. “Let’s go.”

Wen Jiayue silently grumbled to herself, "If that's the case, why didn't you introduce me in my previous life?"

Even though she didn't attend the flower viewing banquet, Brother Dragonfly had visited the Marquis of Jing'an's residence several times, and Shen Fuhan had never asked her to go and entertain him.

This man is really inexplicable.

Since she couldn't figure out Shen Fuhan's thoughts anyway, she simply stopped trying and followed him to a pavilion.

Pei Huaijin was already sitting in the pavilion, with a young woman who looked quite young sitting next to him.

The little girl was very clingy to him, and was clinging to his arm and acting coquettishly.

Pei Huaijin saw them coming and said gently, "Xiao Jing, let go. We have guests. You should behave more politely."

"No, no," the little girl called Xiao Jing continued to whine, "Brother, you said you'd let me stick to you after we got back to Beijing, but you didn't keep your word."

As she was speaking, Wen Jiayue and Shen Fuhan came forward.

Pei Huaijin explained with a wry smile, "This is my younger sister, Pei Shijing. She has been very attached to me since childhood and insisted on coming with me just now. Please bear with her."

Shen Fuhan snorted inwardly. Was he deliberately emphasizing his younger sister because he was afraid Wen Jiayue would misunderstand?

Urged by Pei Huaijin, Pei Shijing finally let go of his hand and greeted him respectfully.

"Greetings, Lord Marquis and Madam. You can just call me Xiao Jing."

Wen Jiayue smiled and said, "Xiao Jing."

This little girl seems clever and mischievous, and she's Dragonfly Brother's sister, so naturally she likes her.

Pei Huaijin didn't even glance at Wen Jiayue, and said gently, "This must be my sister-in-law."

Wen Jiayue curtsied and, feigning nervousness as if it were their first meeting, said, "Your Highness."

Pei Huaijin nodded and said, "Sister-in-law, there's no need for such formalities. Brother Shen and I are friends, and you can treat the Duke's mansion as your own home."

Wen Jiayue felt a warmth in her heart and nodded gently.

Because of his presence, she was indeed less nervous in the Duke's mansion.

Shen Fuhan took in their polite distance, but the image of Pei Huaijin stroking the top of her head flashed through her mind.

So intimate and natural, yet so irritating.

He sat down with a cold expression, his face practically screaming "Keep Out!"

Wen Jiayue sat down next to him with a puzzled look on her face. Who had offended him this time?

Pei Shijing couldn't help but move closer to Pei Huaijin and whispered, "This Marquis Jing'an is really frightening. Brother, are you really friends with him?"

Pei Huaijin scolded in a low voice: "Don't say that."

Although it was a reprimand, he was an exceptionally gentle person, so his tone did not sound harsh.

Pei Shijing stuck out her tongue, but obediently listened to him.

Seeing that his younger sister had calmed down, Pei Huaijin then asked considerately, "Brother Shen doesn't look well. Are you feeling unwell?"

"No."

Shen Fuhan took a sip of tea, suppressing the frustration in his heart.

None of the four spoke again, and for a moment, the atmosphere in the pavilion became somewhat stagnant.

After thinking for a moment, Wen Jiayue moved closer to Shen Fuhan and asked in a low voice, "My lord, why did you bring me here?"

This gesture softened Shen Fuhan's expression slightly, and he said calmly, "Let me introduce you to the Crown Prince."

He glanced at Pei Huaijin's expression; Pei Huaijin's smile remained gentle, as if he didn't care about their intimate gestures.

“Oh,” Wen Jiayue nodded, “Now that we’ve gotten to know each other, what’s next?”

"Then……"

Shen Fuhan paused, unsure of what to say.

He admitted that he had acted impulsively, and after Pei Huaijin invited him for drinks, he blurted out that he would introduce them.

Pei Huaijin paused for a moment, then smiled and agreed.

But now that they were sitting together, he didn't know what to do.

Logically, he should have pressed them about their relationship, but he just sat there without saying a word.

Although the Duke of Qi's mansion keeps a low profile, its strength should not be underestimated.

If Wen Jiayue ultimately chooses Pei Huaijin, he is not entirely confident that he can win her back.

Maintaining the status quo seems to be the best option.

But he will not let them get close in the future.

"Master Hou?"

Seeing that he remained silent for a long time, Wen Jiayue called out in confusion.

Shen Fuhan looked at her and said, "Then, we should go back to the manor."

Wen Jiayue was stunned for a moment. Was she leaving...?

But she hadn't even exchanged a few words with Brother Dragonfly.

As she thought about it, she subconsciously glanced at Pei Huaijin.

That glance pierced Shen Fuhan's heart, and he clenched his hands.

The thorn in his palm had not yet been removed, and he endured the pain almost self-destructively.

Pei Huaijin smiled and said, "The flower viewing banquet is not even halfway over yet, Brother Shen, why are you in such a hurry?"

Seeing her brother say this, Pei Shijing echoed like a worm: "Yes, yes, the banquet was so much fun."

She thought for a moment, then asked in confusion, "But I didn't see Madam Shen just now. Where did you hide?"

Wen Jiayue explained, "I don't like crowds, so I've been staying nearby."

“So that’s how it is,” Pei Shijing said, rubbing his hands together eagerly. “How about I show you around? I’m sure you won’t regret it.”

They chatted back and forth, completely absorbed in their conversation.

Shen Fuhan didn't think anything of it at first, but for some reason, he suddenly thought of the phrase "harmonious relationship between sisters-in-law".

Before Wen Jiayue could speak, Shen Fuhan asked, "Does Madam wish to return to the manor?"

He left the decision to her, and Wen Jiayue immediately hesitated.

He's gone; we won't see Brother Dragonfly today.

If we don't leave... staying here doesn't seem to be of any use.

With so many people around, it's hard to say more than a few words.

Besides, we can meet again tomorrow, so why is she so fixated on today?

If Shen Fuhan misunderstands, then it would be a loss for them.

Thinking of this, Wen Jiayue said, "Let's go back."

Shen Fuhan lowered his eyes.

"Go back" sounds somewhat forced; the two words "go back" are more firm and powerful.

She hesitated for so long, she must want to stay here.

A shadow immediately fell over Shen Fuhan's face.