"Okay, be careful on the road." Su Kunyuan's mind was entirely focused on Shangguan Yue at the moment. He warned and got into the carriage on his own. After the carriage left, Qiuyue asked the second lady beside her in confusion: "Second lady, are you short of anything to buy?" "No, I want to go to Lingfengxuan." As soon as he finished speaking, his slender figure headed in the opposite direction of the carriage. No way? ! Qiuyue was stunned for a moment, then quickly followed. "Second Miss, wait for me!" Alas! Could the second lady be too involved in this matter? She was really afraid that the second lady would not be able to pull herself out by then. "Young Master, we have prepared refreshments in the side hall. I wonder which distinguished guest is coming?" Wickham curiously asked his master who was sitting behind the desk and flipping through the books. To be able to make the young master order him to go to Tianxiang Tower to bring back cakes with such care, I am afraid that this distinguished guest is different from ordinary people in the young master's heart. You must know that Tianxianglou's pastries are famous in Xuanwu City. They are exquisite in workmanship and melt in your mouth. They are not comparable to ordinary pastries. "If my estimate is correct, we should be arriving soon." Murong Che had an unpredictable smile on his handsome face, his eyes never leaving the book in his hand. At this time, there was a knock on the door of the study, interrupting Wickham who was about to ask again. "Come in." Murong Che put down the scroll in his hand. It seemed that the person he was waiting for had arrived. The young man walked in with his head lowered. When he looked up and saw the young master's smiling face, his heart trembled and he hurriedly said: "Young Master, I have followed your instructions. As soon as Miss Pei arrives, I will take her to the side hall to wait." "Okay, let's go down." Murong Che smiled and seemed to be in a good mood. Standing aside, Wickham looked surprised. Only then did he realize that the person the young master was waiting for was actually Miss Pei Er. "Let's go!" Murong Che stood up with a smile, a hint of sincere expectation in his smile, and strode out of the study. Chapter 2(2) When Murong Che stepped into the side hall, his dark eyes immediately locked on Pei Yingluo, who was sitting and waiting. There was a hunting light in his eyes, and the smile on Qingjun's face deepened. "Yingluo pays homage to Mr. Murong." Pei Yingluo stood up and bent towards him. "Take a seat! Try the pastries on the table. These are Tianxianglou's pastries, not inferior to Chunmanlou in Qinglong City." Murong Che looked at her with a smile and poured her a cup of fragrant tea. As the fragrance of tea floated in the air, Pei Yingluo's soft face was covered with Shen Tianxin. "Did Mr. Murong know that I would definitely come to find you?" Her almond-shaped eyes looked directly into his smiling black eyes. Otherwise, how could she explain that as soon as she arrived at Lingfengxuan, Chang Qing ordered someone to take her to the mansion in the south of the city, as well as these pastries that had been prepared on the table. "I know." Murong Che had no intention of hiding it, picked up the teacup and took a sip. Could it be that he is inviting you into the urn? Pei Yingluo gradually felt an inexplicable uneasiness in her heart, but she remained calm on the surface. "Then Master Murong should know why Yingluo is here?" "What kind of emotions do you have towards Su Kunyuan?" Murong Che asked in reply without answering, playing with the teacup in his hand, his dark eyes looking sharply at her soft little face, not letting go of any subtle expression on her face. "I only regard him as the eldest brother, and there is no relationship between men and women." Pei Yingluo said frankly, not pretending not to understand the meaning of his words. "Very good." Murong Che was very satisfied with her answer, and the look on her face didn't look like she was lying. "I also hope that Mr. Murong will help Brother Su and Yue'er." Pei Yingluo directly stated her intention. "What is your relationship with Shangguan Yue?" "Yue'er is my good sister. I came to Xuanwu City this time to facilitate the marriage between her and Brother Su. I also hope that Master Murong will make this couple happy." Pei Yingluo simply told the truth. "As far as I know, Mr. Su and Mrs. Su are very satisfied with you. I'm afraid this matter won't be so easy." "I will explain this matter clearly to the two elders." He had clearly investigated everything. What was this man's intention? "Let's eat pastries. Try this piece of jujube paste cake. It's sweet but not greasy and melts in your mouth." He put a piece of jujube paste cake into her bowl and motioned for her to eat it quickly. Pei Yingluo had no appetite at all and just wanted to settle the matter and leave as soon as possible; but looking at his appearance, it was clear that he would not let him go so easily. He had no choice but to pick up the jujube paste cake with chopsticks and take a bite. Sure enough, as he said, Tianqunlou's pastries are not inferior to Chunmanlou's at all. Murong Che watched her elegant manner as she chewed the jujube paste cake slowly and then wiped the crumbs from her lips with silk silk. "Where is Mr. Murong's answer?" She sipped the hot tea and waited for his reply. Murong Che looked deeply into her almond-shaped eyes and smiled at the corners of his lips. "I have never met a Shangguan girl. It's the Shangguan master who is eager to get into the Murong family. I know very well what he has in mind." "Then...why didn't Mr. Murong just refuse?" Pei Yingluo asked in confusion. "I did clearly refuse at the beginning, but I didn't know that Master Shangguan didn't give up at all and kept annoying me. It wasn't until Brother Su came to me today that I found out that he and Miss Shangguan were in love." "That being the case, do you believe that Mr. Murong must have the beauty of an adult?" Pei Yingluo asked tentatively. "You are wrong. I don't have the ambition for adult beauty. I could have just complied with Master Shangguan's wishes and made Shangguan's girl my concubine. Master Shangguan had a wishful thinking, and I have no intention of letting him get it. On the contrary, I want him to lose his wife and lose his troops." Murong Che smiled harmlessly and revealed his other plans. "You..." Pei Yingluo's almond-shaped eyes widened in shock. How could this man be so hateful! Isn't it obvious that he doesn't treat Yue'er well? "How can Mr. Murong be willing to marry these lovers?" Pei Yingluo took a deep breath to prevent herself from getting too excited, and calmed down before speaking. "It's easy for me to give up Shangguan Yue, as long as you promise me one thing." Murong Che locked her with his dark eyes. "What's the matter?" Pei Yingluo raised her eyebrows slightly. "Just trade yourself." Murong Che smiled deeply and stated his purpose. "What do you mean, Mr. Murong?" Pei Yingluo's eyes widened, and her chest heaved rapidly at his words. "I made it very clear, I, Murong Che, want you, Pei Yingluo." Murong Che's smile remained unchanged, his dark eyes stared at her with burning eyes, and his strong and domineering words were like thunder on the ground. Pei Yingluo's soft face changed, and her almond-shaped eyes looked directly at him fearlessly. After a while, her soft voice sounded clearly: "I'm sorry, I'll take my leave!" The slender figure didn't look at him again and hurried away with a slight haste. Qiuyue, who was following behind, had a look of shock from just now, and left closely behind the second lady in panic. Murong Che stared at her hurriedly leaving figure, the smile on his face lingering for a long time, his dark eyes shining with determination to win. Early the next morning, Su Kunyuan went to Lingfengxuan to find Murong Che again; while Pei Yingluo, who had been tossing and turning all night and unable to sleep, was restlessly waiting for news in her room. Unexpectedly, it was not until the afternoon that Su Kunyuan, who was drunk and unconscious, was carried back by the servants. Mr. Su was so angry that he cursed. She had never seen her son look so ridiculous, and Mrs. Su sighed repeatedly. Neither of them knew what was going on. Seeing this, Pei Yingluo returned to the room with a heavy heart. It was not difficult to guess what Murong Che would say to Brother Su. "Second Miss, what should we do now?" Qiuyue looked at her master worriedly. In the end, the second young lady couldn't even get out of the marriage. Thinking of what Murong Che said yesterday, the second lady must not be confused! Pei Yingluo was silent and walked to the window, looking at the bright and clear sky outside the window, which reflected her gloomy mood at the moment. Did she come to Xuanwu City by mistake this time? Knock knock. A light knock sounded, attracting the attention of the master and the servant. Outside the open door, a maid stood. "Miss Pei, I have your letter again." Pei Yingluo felt uneasy in her heart. She quickly stepped forward to take the letter, thanked her, closed the door, and walked to the window. She opened the letter and took a look, her pretty face turned pale. "Second Miss, could it be another letter from Miss Shangguan? What was written in the letter? Don't scare me!" Qiuyue was frightened by her changed expression and asked worriedly. "Yue'er's letter said that Murong Che had agreed to the marriage, but wanted to take Yue'er as his concubine. Yue'er said that she would rather die than agree." So this was a farewell letter to her. "Oops! Let's go to Shangguan Mansion quickly!" Pei Yingluo held the letter in her hand, lifted up her skirt, and hurriedly walked out of the room. "Second Miss, please don't get excited. Miss Yue'er will be fine."