The seductive princess is no longer being pursued; the aloof prime minister is facing a crematorium.

Chapter 178 Sir Chief Assistant, you are well.

Jiang Jinshuang woke up very late the next day.

I ate well and drank some alcohol yesterday, and I didn't wake up until late today.

Jiang Jinshuang got out of bed in a daze. After washing up, changing her clothes and getting ready, it was already noon.

When Si Ning came yesterday, she brought a lot of fresh fruits and vegetables, as well as several fish, shrimp and crabs that Jiang Jinshuang couldn't name.

Chun Tao had the kitchen prepare a meal, and after Jiang Jinshuang finished eating, the sun began to set.

After Jiang Jinshuang finished eating, Chuntao asked, "Is Your Highness not going today?"

"Huh?" Jiang Jinshuang didn't react for a moment. "Where to?"

"Wenshan Pavilion, didn't His Highness promise Lord Jingmo that he would go to Wenshan Pavilion today?"

Jiang Jinshuang was stunned for a moment before she realized what was happening.

Oh right, she had promised to visit Wenshan Pavilion today.

Jiang Jinshuang glanced at the setting sun, then slowly got up and strolled out of the princess's residence.

I didn't bring anything with me.

Jiang Jinshuang felt that this was impolite, so she went to a pharmacy to buy some medicinal herbs and supplements to take with her.

I picked and chose some.

The princess's residence wasn't far from Wenshan Pavilion, but Jiang Jinshuang walked and stopped frequently, showing no signs of being in a hurry.

So much so that by the time she arrived outside the Wenshan Pavilion, the sun had already begun to set in the west.

Wenshan Pavilion, outside the mansion.

Jingmo's palms were sweaty.

His heart was in his throat.

Yesterday, as soon as he returned to Wenshan Pavilion, he told his master exactly what the princess had said.

Although the adult showed no expression and only gave a faint "I know," Jingmo noticed that the candlelight in the study had not been extinguished all night!

—The Grand Secretary spent the entire night dealing with official documents, and finally, this morning, just as the sun was breaking through the clouds, he finished all the long-piling official business.

Later, when Jingmo came to the study, he saw his master bathing and changing clothes. He changed clothes one after another, and it took him half an hour to choose the one he was most satisfied with.

The adult was wearing sandalwood incense, the scent of which was clear and refreshing, like snow-covered pines and clear spring water.

Jingmo, having been by his master's side, naturally knew a bit about him.

Even if the adults didn't say it, Jingmo knew that they were waiting for the princess.

Jingmo was actually very happy.

Although his words to the princess were somewhat embellished, it was still a good thing that the princess was willing to come to Wenshan Pavilion!
He stayed with his family members, waiting since early morning.

Although His Highness said yesterday that he would visit Wenshan Pavilion today, he did not specify the exact time.

But guests usually come to visit in the morning, so Jingmo stayed with his family and waited all morning.

not coming.

In the study, the man stood upright, carefully copying scriptures stroke by stroke.

He appeared calm and composed.

—But Jingmo clearly saw that the adult had copied the scriptures incorrectly in many places.

He used the excuse of going out for a drink of water to wait outside the pavilion.

He thought that as soon as he saw Her Highness the Princess from afar, he would immediately go and report to the Grand Secretary.

Until the sun began to set in the west.

Jingmo's initial anticipation gradually turned into tension and panic.

Her Highness... Could something have happened that prevented her from coming today?
But everything was fine yesterday, and there was no unusual news from the princess's residence. Something shouldn't have happened.

Jingmo clenched his knuckles, his palms sweating profusely.

The master hasn't taken his medicine yet. Although his injury is improving, he still needs to take care of himself.

Thinking this, Jingmo decided to return to the manor first to prepare the medicine for the master. He turned to leave.

"Oh, Lord Jingmo, we meet again."

A lazy, casual voice came from behind him. Jingmo turned around abruptly and immediately saw the girl standing not far away.

Jiang Jinshuang smiled, shaking the string of herbs wrapped in brown paper in her hand, her smile seemingly nonchalant.

Jingmo's eyes widened, and he hurriedly went to greet him: "Your Highness, you've finally arrived!"

Jiang Jinshuang tilted her head, not quite understanding why Jingmo was so... excited.

"Your Highness, please come in. I will go and report to the Grand Secretary immediately!"

As he spoke, he didn't even take the medicinal herbs from Jiang Jinshuang's hand, and ran all the way to the study in Wenshan Pavilion.

Jiang Jinshuang frowned slightly as she watched Jingmo run away.

Why are you in such a hurry?
It was as if I had seen a ghost.

Jiang Jinshuang weighed the medicinal herbs in her hand and walked into the gate of Wenshan Pavilion with ease.

No one stopped her. Jiang Jinshuang walked through the corridor and courtyard, heading towards the Wenshan Pavilion study with ease.

The furnishings of Wenshan Pavilion are very similar to those of the courtyard walls and the Princess's residence. At this time, Pei Du should be in his study.

When Jiang Jinshuang arrived outside the study, she saw Jingmo quietly close the door and walk out of the study.

A smile played on his lips as he turned his head and immediately spotted Jiang Jinshuang not far away.

"Your Highness!" Jingmo shouted loudly, seemingly intending for the person in the study to hear.

Jiang Jinshuang didn't mind, nodded slightly, and walked to Jingmo's side.

Jingmo bowed slightly and said respectfully, "Your Highness, the Lord invites you into the study."

Jiang Jinshuang blinked, deliberately feigning a troubled expression, and raised her voice a few decibels: "I'm new here, is it inappropriate for me to enter the Grand Secretary's study?"

"If I see any confidential matters in the study, the Grand Secretary will be in charge."

Jingmo smiled sheepishly, "Your Highness, please rest assured, the magistrate will certainly not blame you. Please go ahead."

Jiang Jinshuang raised an eyebrow, said nothing more, stepped up the stairs, and pushed open the door.

Upon entering the study, Jiang Jinshuang first smelled the refreshing sandalwood scent, followed by the lingering fragrance of ink spreading across the desk.

Jiang Jinshuang lowered her eyes slightly and looked at the person in front of the desk.

The man wore a wide, smoky blue robe with a round collar, and fiery red plum blossoms bloomed on the front of his robe, making him incredibly stunning.

He sat upright at his desk, his hair as black as ink, his sideburns as if cut by a knife, and his eyebrows as if painted with ink.

Because he was kneeling on the prayer mat, the hem of his robes hung loosely on the ground, and the branches of red plum blossoms extended towards the hem, making him incomparably beautiful.

Her long hair hung down, intertwining with her smoky blue robe, as if the beauty in the painting had come to life.

The man was copying scriptures, his posture refined and aloof, seemingly engrossed, and he didn't look up at her.

Jiang Jinshuang smiled and raised her voice slightly: "Prime Minister, how have you been?"

The man lowered his eyes, his long eyelashes reflecting the afterglow of the sunset, gleaming with an orange-red luster.

His long, raven-feather eyelashes trembled slightly, and his beautiful, thin lips were pressed into a thin line.

He seemed to have finally noticed the uninvited guest in the study.

Pei Du slightly raised his eyes, his dark pupils looking at her with an indifferent expression.

"Greetings, Your Highness. It's been a long time."

Jiang Jinshuang chuckled and took a few steps forward without any hesitation, getting closer to Pei Du.

Pei Du did not move, his posture was upright, and he held a white jade pen in his slender fingers. He was as elegant as an orchid and as noble as a jade tree.

"Lord Pei is copying scriptures?" Jiang Jinshuang asked with a smile.

Pei Du lowered his eyes: "Just killing time when I have nothing else to do."

"Nothing to do? I thought the Grand Secretary's illness had improved and he had a lot of official business to attend to."