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In a secluded yard within Chang'an City.
A woman in a pink dress sat in a rattan chair, fanning herself, her gaze seductive as she looked at the man beside her. "Unintentional, what exactly does your master want us to do? First we stay in Suzhou, then we enter Chang'an, what's it all for?"
The man referred to as Unintentional played with the woman's hair. "Is it something we can speculate about what the master means?"
"Are we not clearing out the surrounding grasshoppers?" The woman's light gaze swept around the yard.
The man leaned closer, inhaling the scent of her hair, his voice low and hoarse. "Why bother with that?"
"…That’s true. With such good weather, why don’t we do something enjoyable?" The woman pulled the man closer by his neck.
A flash of disdain crossed the man's eyes as he spoke playfully, "With this face of Eldest Miss Su, I find myself quite excited." Before he finished speaking, he lifted the woman and carried her into the room.
On the wall of the yard.
"How shameless, Bright Day indulging in debauchery!" A coarse voice rang out.
"Just watch closely; why bother with that?" Another slightly gloomy voice replied. "Since Master of the Building wants us to watch, we should obediently do so."
"Forget it, forget it... You keep watching; I’ll go get a jug of wine."
………………
The Crimson Kingdom and the Rebels were at a stalemate, each occupying half of the territory. However, due to the lack of capable military leaders in the Crimson Kingdom, even though their resources and finances far surpassed those of the Rebels, they were still feeling strained. Just when everyone in the Crimson Kingdom was worried, an emissary from the Rebels arrived seeking peace.
It was none other than the previously blown-up Prince Qi Che!
In the court.
"I find this face of the Emissary quite familiar," Jun Ye Su said with a smile that didn't reach his eyes, sitting in the high seat and looking at the unruly Qi Che below, a hint of hostility between his brows.
Qi Che stood in the hall with his hands behind his back, his mischievous gaze sweeping over Su Peijiu's expressionless pretty face before landing on the ruler. With a cheeky grin, he said, "The world is vast and full of wonders; it's not impossible for a few people to look alike, Your Majesty... Am I right?"
Jun Ye Su narrowed his eyes, tapping his index finger on the table three times, then smirking, "It's certainly possible." He changed the subject, "Someone go summon the two princes from the previous dynasty; today we have guests, and I grant permission for a grand feast!"
Qi Che smiled without speaking, looking at Jun Ye Su. Their gazes intertwined in the air, exchanging meanings only they understood.
"Prince Ping'an, you need not return to your residence today." Just as the court was about to disperse, Jun Ye Su casually remarked.
Su Peijiu could only nod in agreement, not noticing the flash of hostility in Qi Che's eyes.
There was still some time before the banquet was set up, so Su Peijiu temporarily resided in the princess's quarters of the palace.
"Indeed, those who become emperors are different. Just look at that gaze and demeanor... Tsk tsk, I now think that his previous gentle and weak appearance never existed," Black Crow said while squatting on a chair, holding a bright red apple and taking a big bite with a crunch.
Su Peijiu smiled slightly, "Royal power is like poison; once it touches you, it's hard to let go. You tremble all over and soon become another person. Jun Ye Su is the best example."
"And what about the Master of the Building?" Black Crow suddenly interjected.
Su Peijiu's gaze flickered for a moment before she self-deprecatingly replied, "Me? Who knows?"
"Tonight, the Master of the Building is probably going to have a rough time," Black Crow said, biting into an apple with a satisfied expression.
"Let it be rough then..." She narrowed her eyes sinisterly. "Those who make my life difficult, why should I let them have it easy? In Jun Ye Su's eyes, thinking that controlling Jun Liuji means he can completely control me is rather laughable... Why should I care about the life or death of a woman who doesn't want me?!"
"...Master of the Building," Black Crow said, noticing something was off in Su Peijiu's demeanor as he threw away the apple and called out.
Su Peijiu seemed not to hear him. "This Crimson Kingdom is nothing but leftovers that I’m giving to him... Am I afraid of those secrets? The ones truly afraid of their secrets being exposed should be them! It's them!"
"Leaving me to fend for myself in the Su Family for over a decade, do they even know how I've lived? Do they think of me now? Do they believe I have some value again? The Jun Family and the Su Family are the same, equally despicable! They all deserve to die!"
"I won't let you have it easy! I won't spare anyone who has wronged me—!" Her stunning face was now twisted in a somewhat uncontrollable snarl!
"Master of the Building!" Black Crow quickly stepped forward. Su Peijiu was acting strangely; her once clear and transparent eyes had become murky and red, and the light emanating from her gaze seemed like that of another person!
"Master of the Building!!" Black Crow shouted loudly, reaching out to pat Su Peijiu on the shoulder.
The one being touched seemed startled, turning to look at him. Black Crow clearly saw the chaotic red slowly fade away.
"What’s wrong? Black Crow? Why are you so close to me?" Su Peijiu frowned at Black Crow. "Stay away from me."
Black Crow withdrew his hand with a complicated expression and nodded, stepping back.
The Master of the Building harbored secrets, secrets that even she might not know... Should he tell her or not?
Perhaps it would be better not to tell her for now... The situation is already complicated enough. If there were any changes with the Master of the Building, everything that had been plotted until now would go up in smoke. For the sake of Nan Xie Tower's future, he needed to keep this matter under wraps.
"Nothing is wrong..." Black Crow resumed his playful smile.
Su Peijiu glanced at him strangely and waved her hand impatiently, "Go on, go on, the palace maids are coming."
"Understood."
After Black Crow disappeared, Su Peijiu let out a soft sigh and rubbed her aching temples. Tonight's banquet would undoubtedly be tricky; she would have to see Qi Rong... and Qi Che. Everyone she didn't want to meet, except for that one person, was probably gathered in Chang'an.
"Your Highness, what do you plan to wear tonight?" a palace maid asked softly.
Su Peijiu narrowed her eyes and slightly pursed her red lips, "Prepare me a set of men's clothing."
"Understood."
"How much time is left until the banquet?" Su Peijiu raised an eyebrow as she watched the palace maid quickly bring over a Crescent Moon Colored Robe, embroidered with a Coiled Dragon Pattern, adorned with bright red agate at the collar—subtle yet luxurious.
"Replying to Your Highness, there are still two hours left."
"Mm." She nodded and spread her hands, "Prepare for bathing and changing."
In the swirling smoke, she instructed the Eunuch who was slowly leaving, "Come back in an hour."
"Understood." The Eunuch bowed and retreated.
Su Peijiu nestled in the wooden tub filled with flower petals, looking weary. It had been quite some time since she last saw Sheng'er; she wondered how he was doing now. Did he miss his mother...?
Sheng'er... Just give Mother some time. Once everything settles down, Mother will never leave you again!
In the fragrant mist, her eyelids grew heavier, and her mind began to feel dizzy. Her body started to slide down, and the warm water quickly submerged her shoulders, then her neck, and finally her chin...
Just as she was about to fall completely into the wooden tub, a large hand grasped her shoulder and gently helped her sit upright against the edge of the tub. He quietly watched her for a long time before placing a kiss on her forehead. In a flash, he vanished as if he had never been there.
"Prince, Prince..." The soft voice of the Eunuch rang in her ears. Su Peijiu slowly opened her eyes, a faint scent of orchids lingering in her nose.
"Did any of you use orchid-scented rouge?" she asked.
The Eunuchs covered their mouths and laughed: "We servants are not fortunate enough to use rouge. The Prince must have smiled; it should be the dried flowers sprinkled in the tub."
"Oh." As she got up, a piece of skirt wrapped around her. Looking at the trays of essential oils being brought in one after another, she frowned: "No need for that trouble; just bring me the robe directly."
"Yes." The Eunuchs obediently removed the items and brought her the robe. Just as one of the Eunuchs was tying the belt around her waist, a gust of wind swept up the hair in front of her.
Su Peijiu's gaze suddenly turned solemn, and her red lips parted slightly: "Did anyone open a window just now?"
The Eunuchs exchanged glances and shook their heads: "No, we thought perhaps the Mistress opened it herself because she felt stuffy."
Su Peijiu concealed the deep thoughts and anger in her eyes: "Perhaps it was This King who opened it; I just forgot."
The Eunuch finished dressing Su Peijiu, covering his mouth to stifle a laugh: "The Prince's temperament is truly the best in this palace; serving the Prince is indeed our blessing."
"Are the others in the palace ill-tempered?"
The eunuchs shook their heads in fear, "It was just this servant who spoke out of turn."
Su Peijiu glanced at her with pity, "If you want to survive in the palace for a long time, remember this: trouble comes from the mouth."
"I understand, and I will definitely keep it in mind," the eunuch replied, kneeling on the ground, trembling. She had indeed gotten a bit carried away, thinking that Prince Ping'an had a good temper, but she forgot that he was also a member of the royal family. If it weren't for Prince Ping'an not holding a grudge, that one sentence could have cost her her life a thousand times over.
"Leave now." She waved her hand, and all the eunuchs retreated with fearful expressions.
Su Peijiu stood with her hands behind her back in the bathroom, her gaze fixed on the open window for a long time before she let out a disdainful laugh.
How could one live like this? Are they afraid to see her? Qi Mo, since you have the courage to come, why are you afraid to meet her? She remembered everything about the events at the Su Family residence very clearly.
How could Qi Mo let Qi Che come alone? Although Qi Che was cunning, he was too ruthless and eager for quick success. Jun Ye Su was not someone easy to deal with; he would definitely not trust Qi Che to handle things. The banquet... hmph, she was really looking forward to it!
What kind of face would he show up with at the banquet? The guards around Qi Che?
Even if you disguise yourself perfectly, she would still tear off your mask! If you dare to appear before her again, you should be prepared for revenge...
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