The Abandoned Wife of a Military Family: Your disguise has been exposed again.

Chapter 146 Rong Zhen, that old fox

"I hope you won't bother me anymore. After all, we're not close." Yun Wei's expression was cold, and her tone was impatient.

Lou Chaoan's handsome face paled slightly, feeling that everything he had done was just a joke.

He lowered his eyes and bowed to her, saying, "Excuse me, farewell."

"Uncle Chen, see the guest out," Yun Wei said.

After Lou Chaoan left, the hall fell silent.

As soon as Yun Wei turned her head, she saw Pei Qing staring wide-eyed at her and Rong Zhen's clasped hands. She paused, coughed lightly, and pulled her hand away from Rong Zhen's.

Rong Zhen naturally noticed Pei Qing's gaze as well.

He gave him an unpleasant look. "Don't you have other matters to attend to at the Ministry of Rites? You should leave now."

Pei Qing looked at him blankly, "Our Ministry of Rites is fine."

Rong Zhen: "..."

How did this guy become the Minister of Rites if he's so clueless?
"I have some free time today. Does the county princess mind if I have a meal here?" Pei Qing was completely unaware of the regent's murderous glare. He turned to Yun Wei and smiled obsequiously.

Before Yun Wei could speak, Rong Zhen said first, "I mind."

Pei Qing choked for a moment, "What do you mind? This isn't your home."

"The owner of this house is my fiancée. Don't you think this is my home?" Rong Zhen glanced at him indifferently, but his tone was filled with undisguised smugness.

Pei Qing thought to himself: When did the Regent become so shameless? He's not even married yet, and he's already acting like the master of Qingyi Garden.

Unable to stand his arrogance and smugness, he couldn't help but retort, "It's your business if you mind, as long as the county princess doesn't mind."

Rong Zhenjun's face darkened. "The Pei residence isn't far from here. Can't you go home to eat?"

“You can eat at your own home anytime. It’s rare for me to come to Qingyi Garden. As a half-host, you can’t be so stingy as to not even offer me a meal, can you?” Pei Qing said sarcastically, glancing sideways at him.

Rong Zhen choked.

Yunwei said with a smile, "It's just a meal. Lord Pei, feel free to stay if you wish."

"The county princess is so magnanimous, unlike someone who is so petty," Pei Qing said with a shake of his head and a sigh.

Rong Zhen laughed in anger, and said slowly, "The King of Xizhou will celebrate his birthday next month. In order to show the harmony and friendship between the two countries, our dynasty needs to send an envoy to offer his congratulations. After thinking it over, I have decided that it is more appropriate to send you as the leader of this envoy."

"What?" Pei Qing's face fell instantly.

He knew about the birthday celebration of the King of Xizhou, and it had been discussed in court, but it was still undecided who would attend.

That scoundrel Rong Shenzhi suddenly dumped the task on him, which is truly hateful.

"Why must I be chosen from among so many people in the Ministry of Rites?"

“You are the Minister of Rites, so you should take on the task of leading the envoys without hesitation.” Rong Zhen patted him on the shoulder, looking at him with great approval.

“I think you’re doing this on purpose,” Pei Qing said, narrowing his eyes.

"Why would I do it on purpose?" Rong Zhen looked back at him, his eyes open and honest.

Pei Qing choked.

Yes, why would he do it on purpose?

It couldn't be because Yunwei agreed to let him stay for dinner, could it?
Although he just said Rong Shenzhi was stingy, in fact, this guy has always been very good to him and Cui Shao in private and has always been very generous.

Therefore, it's unlikely that she would intentionally retaliate against him over such a trivial matter.

“The birthday celebration of the King of Xizhou is not far away. Since it has been decided that you will go, you need to prepare the necessary arrangements as soon as possible. You also need to deploy and coordinate the members of the envoy. Time is tight, so we will not keep you for dinner. Go to the Ministry of Rites and summon the relevant officials to discuss the matter,” Rong Zhen said solemnly.

When the matter of official business was mentioned, Pei Qing also composed himself and became serious. "Alright, I'll go right away."

"Whether the two countries can maintain harmonious relations depends on you, so you must prioritize the overall situation during this mission to Xizhou." Rong Zhen said solemnly.

Upon hearing this, Pei Qing said with a firm gaze, "I understand. Don't worry, I will definitely handle this matter properly."

"When you return in triumph, I will surely host a banquet to reward you," Rong Zhen said, squeezing his hand in encouragement. Only after leaving Qingyi Garden did Pei Qing belatedly realize that he seemed to have been tricked by Rong Zhen.

Why is he being so obedient?
He could have eaten first and then gone to the Ministry of Rites.

No matter how tight the schedule is, there shouldn't be a situation where there isn't even time to eat a meal.

However, just as he turned around to go back, he found that the gate of Qingyi Garden had already been closed.

Pei Qing: "..."

He felt a pang of regret.

He fell right into Rong Shenzhi's trap, so innocent and naive.

Pei Qing was filled with remorse.

The next day.

An uninvited guest arrived at Qingyi Garden.

It was none other than the brother and sister, Xuanyuan Ke and Xuanyuan Jing.

Yun Wei did not want to see Xuan Yuan Ke, but since Xuan Yuan Jing had also come with her, she could not refuse to see her.

Xuanyuan Ke naturally sensed that Yun Wei didn't want to see him, and said with a wry smile, "I've come to say goodbye."

Xuanyuan Jing was unaware of any past conflict between the two, and nodded, saying, "The King of Xizhou will be celebrating his birthday next month, and my elder brother has to go to Xizhou to offer his congratulations. I don't like Xizhou, so I won't go with him. I'll go back to Yue Kingdom by myself after I've had my fill of fun."

Upon hearing this, Yunwei knew that Xuanyuan Ke was not actually going to Xizhou Kingdom; going to Xizhou Kingdom was just a pretext. His real purpose was to rush back to Yue Kingdom.

Because Rong Zhen had already sent the poison she had made to the Moon Kingdom.

If nothing unexpected happens, the Emperor of the Moon Kingdom will die suddenly soon.

Therefore, Xuanyuan Ke had to rush back to the Yue Kingdom before the emperor died suddenly.

Otherwise, the Yue Kingdom's court will surely change, and the throne may fall into the hands of others.

Although she understood Xuan Yuan Ke's purpose, Yun Wei did not expose him. Instead, she said meaningfully, "I hope you can keep your word and not go back on your promise. Otherwise, you will be restless at night and unable to eat. I mean what I say."

Xuanyuan Jing thought she was referring to the agreement between the two countries that they would not go to war, so she said, "Sister Yun, don't worry. My brother cares about the people of the world and is most unwilling to see them suffer from the ravages of war. After he returns, he will definitely promote peaceful relations between the two countries and ensure that they will never go to war again."

Yun Wei didn't speak, but quietly looked at Xuan Yuan Ke.

Xuanyuan Ke paused, then said helplessly, "Am I really so untrustworthy to you? I will certainly keep my promises. I have no intention of making things difficult for anyone; it's just that we were on opposing sides before. Do you understand what I mean?"

"I hope that when you hold power, you will still remember what you said today," Yun Wei said coldly.

Xuanyuan Ke sighed, "I will keep your words in mind." He paused, then brought up another matter, "When you get married, I will definitely come to congratulate you if I have the time."

“There’s no need for that,” Yunwei refused.

Xuanyuan Ke was somewhat frustrated, but he didn't say anything more.

Xuanyuan Jing listened to the conversation between the two, somewhat confused. Just as she was about to ask, she heard her elder brother say to Yunwei, "Jing'er wants to find a consort in the Yue Kingdom. In the meantime, I'll trouble you to take care of her."

Upon hearing this, Yun Wei looked at Xuan Yuan Jing.

Xuanyuan Jing blinked and said frankly, "I do have this plan, but I don't look down on ordinary people. If I can't find anyone, I will go back to Yue Kingdom."

"Mm." Yun Wei nodded, without saying anything more.

Seeing that she had agreed, Xuan Yuan Ke felt relieved, patted Xuan Yuan Jing's head, and instructed, "Listen carefully to what Princess Rong An says."

"I understand," Xuan Yuanjing replied obediently.

……

Not long after the Yue Kingdom envoys left, Pei Qing, along with the Wei Kingdom envoys and congratulatory gifts, set off for Xizhou in a grand procession.

On the Double Ninth Festival, there was a chrysanthemum appreciation banquet in the palace, and Yunwei, Aman, and Xuanyuan Jing went to the palace together.