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

Chapter 84 Pei Du, let's call it quits.

Springtime in Chang'an is coming to an end.

Spending too much time under the sun can cause a feeling of intense, albeit superficial, heat.

Jiang Jinshuang felt a bit hot.

She wasn't actually a delicate person; she could endure both the cold winter and the heat summer. Even when conditions were harsh in Baiyujing, she never complained.

But now that she's back in Beijing, she doesn't have to endure those hardships anymore.

She had just taken a closer look when she noticed that Pei Du was wearing a back cloud today.

The jade beads, a bluish-green color, are crystal clear and exquisitely beautiful.

He took only one step forward, and the clouds behind him swayed and rippled like water. At the very end of the jade pendant was a beautiful crane-shaped jade pendant with bluish-white tassels hanging from it, which suited him perfectly.

Pei Du is really handsome.

Jiang Jinshuang suddenly remembered that when she first met him, he was also open-minded and had a strong sense of integrity.

She has such good taste. Even now, this Grand Secretary is still the most handsome man in Wan Jin.

She did indeed give him many privileges.

She allowed him to stay in a side hall that she had personally decorated, and instructed the servants to treat him as a distinguished guest. If he threw a tantrum, she would smile and coax him.

But Pei Du remained indifferent towards her from beginning to end.

Actually, it wasn't Pei Du who changed.

Because from the very beginning, he had that aloof and arrogant personality.

He doesn't like her, so he doesn't need to give her any kind looks.

She spoiled him.

Jiang Jinshuang felt that she also bore some responsibility.

If it weren't for her, Pei Du might have had a much smoother career.

But that was all in the past.

It's in the past.

Jiang Jinshuang took a deep breath and looked at Pei Du: "Prime Minister, although I was annoying when I was clinging to you, the Princess's residence did support you for three years, didn't it?"

It's barely fair, isn't it?

After a pause, Jiang Jinshuang said emotionlessly, "Pei Du, how about we call it quits?"

To be honest, she didn't really want to face Pei Du's "retaliation".

Pei Du is an upright and honest person. If he were to take revenge on others in a fair and square manner, even Jiang Jinshuang would find it quite difficult to handle.

The best way is to treat him as a complete stranger.

"Pei Du, let's forget about it."

When Jiang Jinshuang said this, it even carried a hint of a truce and a gesture of goodwill.

windy.

The wind at the end of spring is no longer as gentle as it was in March; instead, it carries a restless heat.

He took a step forward.

The clouds behind them swayed gently, and the beautiful, translucent Ryukyu balls collided, producing a melodious sound.

Jiang Jinshuang then took another step back, creating a distant yet polite distance between them.

Pei Du lowered his eyes, his long eyelashes casting large shadows.

He suddenly remembered the time he had waited for her outside the palace gate years ago.

He rarely wore the fancy clothes she bought for him; he only wore plain clothes that weren't particularly eye-catching.

That winter day, a sudden snowfall occurred, with large snowflakes falling in a flurry, soaking the city of Chang'an.

Pei Du held up an oil-paper umbrella and went to meet her outside the palace gate.

He would always remind her to bring an umbrella when she went out, but she didn't like it and found it troublesome.

With a pale blue oil-paper umbrella, he stood outside the palace gate and saw inside the palace walls, where she was chatting happily with a young man dressed as a commander.

He didn't know what they were saying.

The girl had curved eyebrows, bright eyes and white teeth, and a radiant smile.

The snow fell heavily in Chang'an.

Large snowflakes then landed on his shoulders.

He looked up at the two of them and clearly saw that the young leader gave him a provocative look.

The wind and snow blurred his vision. He lowered his eyes slightly, blinked, and shook off the snowflakes from his long eyelashes. In doing so, he also caught a glimpse of the white clothes he was wearing.

Pei Du's family background wasn't good, but he never felt ashamed of it or tried to hide it.

Those who find joy in their own lives are unaware that their physical comforts are inferior to those of others.

A wise person uses their heart to clarify their aspirations; they don't care much about these trivial matters.

That was then, that was then.

Pei Du suddenly felt that his plain clothes today didn't quite match her red dress.

She seemed to have finally seen him.

His bright eyes shone even brighter. When he met her gaze, he swallowed hard, and even the knuckles gripping the umbrella handle paused slightly.

She ran towards him.

Behind her, the young commander shouted, "Your Highness, have you thought this through? If you choose that poor scholar, your future path will be fraught with difficulties!"

This is provocation.

Pei Du understood.

However, if such provocations were only directed at him, he wouldn't be bothered by them.

He admitted that he was somewhat arrogant at heart, and that there were many people in the world who were not as good as him. He never doubted that he would become the top scholar in the imperial examination and have a bright future in officialdom.

But ironically, that provocation was directed at her.

A strange emotion welled up in Pei Du's heart.

Until she walked up to him and hid under his umbrella.

He pursed his lips slightly and took a step back without making a sound.

As if sensing something, she took a step toward him without hesitation.

Like a spoiled cat, she insisted on hiding under his umbrella to be lazy.

She said, "Pei Du, you were never a choice."

She would always stride toward him without hesitation or wavering, stubbornly refusing to allow him to avoid her in the slightest.

But now, it seems like the roles have been reversed.

She said, "Pei Du, let's call it quits."

She would always take a few steps back to create distance between them.

She settled accounts with him regarding past favors and kindnesses, laying their past bare as if doing business, wanting to even things out with him.

Pei Du admitted that she had spoiled him.

—She gave him those privileges and favoritism, and now she wants to take them all back.

That's very unfair.

The man's gaze was calm and still, like the snow and wind that had swept through Baiyujing for many years.

“Jiang Jinshuang,” the man said in a cold and icy tone, his voice low and hoarse, “we can’t just let this go.”

He doesn't want to accept this outcome.

Jiang Jinshuang frowned upon hearing this.

—How much did he hate her that even after she made concessions, he still wouldn't let her go?

How exactly does he want to get revenge on her?

Jiang Jinshuang really couldn't guess.

But there's no point in continuing the discussion.

A clear, melodious voice came from not far away.

"Your Highness."

Jiang Jinshuang turned around.

The carriage of the Si family in Jiangnan.

Si Ning sat in the carriage, lifted the curtain, and looked at her with a smile.

Came to pick her up.

Jiang Jinshuang raised an eyebrow slightly, and without saying another word to Pei Du, she turned and left.

Decisive and decisive.
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On the carriage.

Jiang Jinshuang was still somewhat depressed.

Si Ning pushed the teacup in her hand over: "Is Your Majesty putting His Highness in a difficult position?"

Speaking of this, Jiang Jinshuang recalled the gloomy expression on the Tian family's face, and a smile appeared on her lips again: "How could that be?"

Si Ning then smiled and asked, "Does Your Highness still wish to investigate the matter of the assassin?"

"Investigate, why don't you investigate?"

Jiang Jinshuang couldn't be happier than to cause trouble for the imperial family.

With a flick of her eyes, Jiang Jinshuang added, "His Majesty will be hosting a welcoming banquet for Uncle Changping tomorrow."

Si Ning took a sip of tea: "What does Your Highness wish to do?"

Jiang Jinshuang narrowed her eyes: "This is a good opportunity to go and investigate His Majesty's study."

She wanted to see what the physical evidence was of Prince Ruiyang's uncle's treason back then.

Si Ning didn't say much, but he coughed a few more times without realizing it.

Jiang Jinshuang looked at Si Ning, frowned, and softened her tone: "During the few days I was at the ancestral hall, did Mr. He come to see you?"

Si Ning smiled and shook her head: "Mr. He said he would only go if you were with him."

Quite a temper.

Jiang Jinshuang then said, "Then come back to the Princess's residence with me first, and I'll have Mr. He take a look at you."

(End of this chapter)