Jiaojiao is getting married, and the male leads fall for her and fight over her.

Chapter 184 His calmness made her even more uneasy.

"I was being presumptuous. Brother, you're busy. I'm going back now." Pei Xizhou glanced deeply at the red invitation on the table before getting up and leaving the East Garden.

Pei Dongzhou watched Pei Xizhou's departing figure, his brows furrowing slightly.

He sensed something was off about Xizhou's expression. The third brother had been heartbroken one moment, but suddenly returned to normal; his emotions changed too quickly.

"Qingyun, keep an eye on Xizhou secretly, and don't let him do anything foolish," Pei Dongzhou said in a deep voice.

He was no longer in the mood to write invitations; he was only worried that his marriage to his cousin might be affected by his third brother's meddling.

He just wants to marry his cousin, why is it so difficult?

After leaving the East Garden, Pei Xizhou did not return to his own courtyard, but went to the South Garden instead.

Pei Nanzhou wasn't surprised that Pei Xizhou would come over. He elegantly brewed a cup of tea and handed it to Pei Xizhou: "This year's pre-rain Longjing tea, have a taste."

Pei Xizhou didn't understand these pretentious things; he was straightforward and got straight to the point: "It was my second brother who sent someone to deliver a letter to me, telling me that my cousin is Su Su?"

Pei Nanzhou calmly parted his lips: "It's me."

“Even if Second Brother dislikes Cousin, Cousin is still marrying Eldest Brother. Why would Second Brother use me to ruin Eldest Brother and Cousin’s marriage?” Pei Xizhou stared directly at Pei Nanzhou.

Second Brother has always been indifferent to worldly affairs and rarely goes out, even rarely leaving Nanyuan. Why did he suddenly interfere so much with First Brother's marriage to his cousin?

He found this unusual.

He had never seen his second brother pay such attention to anyone, let alone a woman or even a man.

But it's strange that my second brother is so concerned about my cousin's marriage.

When my second brother used to dislike my cousin, he would completely avoid her and never even give her a glance.

Pei Nanzhou replied in a high-sounding manner: "I just didn't want someone like my cousin to become my sister-in-law, and I felt you had the right to know, so I told you that my cousin is Su Su..."

Pei Xizhou suddenly said without warning, "Isn't it because Second Brother also likes Cousin that he came up with this scheme to kill her with a borrowed knife?!"

Pei Nanzhou's expression froze for a moment, then his voice suddenly rose: "How could I possibly like my cousin?!"

As soon as he finished speaking, he realized that his voice was too shrill.

Pei Xizhou was just testing the waters, but when he saw Pei Nanzhou's reply, his heart sank.

Sure enough, something was definitely amiss; it was clear that the second brother had also developed feelings for his cousin.

"If my chances of getting my cousin are slim, then my second brother's chances are zero." Pei Xizhou said as he stood up, suddenly realizing that he wasn't the worst off.

Pei Nanzhou quickly regained his composure and replied calmly, "You're overthinking it. I have no feelings for my cousin."

“I also hope that my second brother has no feelings for my cousin.” After saying that, Pei Xizhou walked away without looking back.

Qingfeng and Mingyue exchanged a glance. It turned out that not only they had guessed it, but the Third Young Master had also guessed that the Young Master's feelings for Miss Biao were not pure.

Perhaps even the young master never imagined that he would fall in love with Miss Cousin one day?
By the time the young master realized something was wrong, it was probably too late.

Long after Pei Xizhou left, Pei Nanzhou remained lost in thought until Mingyue entered and reminded him, "It's getting late, young master, why don't you rest early? If there's anything you can't figure out, think about it later."

"Do you think I like my cousin?" Pei Nanzhou asked in a hoarse voice.

He clearly dislikes his cousin, so how could he possibly like her?
Mingyue didn't dare to answer and stood silently in place, wishing she hadn't come in and said something.

Looking at him like this, what else could Pei Nan not understand?
"Even you think I like my cousin? I hate her so much, how could I possibly like her?" Pei Nanzhou stood up, his expression cold. "I could never like my cousin!" "Young master is right!" Mingyue quickly replied.

Pei Nanzhou went to bed as usual, but he couldn't fall asleep.

The night was so quiet that he could even hear his own heartbeat. Yet, despite the stillness, he couldn't fall asleep.

And so the night passed, with Pei Nanzhou lying awake until dawn.

But he still went to Heshou Hall to pay his respects to the old lady as usual, only to encounter his cousin Shen on the way.

My cousin Shen was talking to A-Jian, her face beaming with smiles. Perhaps sensing his gaze, her smile vanished instantly, and she made no attempt to hide her dislike for him.

He opened his mouth, wanting to say something, but watched helplessly as his cousin passed by him like a gust of wind.

Her dress brushed against the hem of his robe, tangling for only a moment before quickly separating...

Shen Shuyi was chatting and laughing with Ajian as they headed towards Heshou Hall when she suddenly sensed something amiss behind her.

She turned around abruptly and saw Pei Nanzhou following silently behind her, without making a sound. She met Pei Nanzhou's eyes, which were as calm as a lake, and for some reason, she felt that Pei Nanzhou seemed to have had another episode.

Just like last time when he suddenly became attentive to her, he was actually plotting something bad, and now he gives her the same feeling.

No, it should be said that compared to last time, his calmness made her even more uneasy.

She only said a few words about Pei Nanzhou last time, so why is Pei Er holding such a grudge?
A-Jian also felt uneasy and whispered to Shen Shuyi, "Miss, Miss, you should go and pay your respects to the old lady quickly."

The young lady should stay away from the second young master; he doesn't seem quite right!

Shen Shuyi had the same idea and immediately quickened her pace. But when she glanced behind her, she noticed that Pei Nanzhou had also quickened his pace.

This is outrageous! Pei Nanzhou actually changed his tactics to deal with her today?
However, she couldn't tell Pei Nanzhou not to follow her, since he was going to pay his respects to the old lady, and they were taking the same route.

But it's really unpleasant to be watched from behind.

She gritted her teeth and strode towards Heshou Hall. "If the enemy doesn't move, I won't move either," she thought, "let's see what tricks Pei Er will pull."

Even if things go wrong, she still has the old lady to back her up.

She had barely stepped into Heshou Hall when Pei Nanzhou followed right behind.

The old lady looked Shen Shuyi and Pei Nanzhou up and down: "Did you two come together?"

"That's not true." Shen Shuyi squeezed in next to the old lady as if it were the most natural thing in the world.

The old lady is growing more and more fond of Shen Shuyi. She never expected that Dong-ge'er would actually marry Yi-jie'er. Upon hearing this good news, she felt like she had become ten years younger overnight and was beaming with joy all day long.

Just as the old lady was holding Shen Shuyi's hand and talking intimately, Pei Nanzhou suddenly said, "Grandmother, I want to marry my cousin."

The once harmonious hall fell silent instantly.

Everyone looked at Pei Nanzhou, not expecting him to say such a thing.

Zhang thought Nan-ge'er was possessed, but she remained calm and said, "Nan-ge'er, even if you don't like Jie'er, she will soon marry your elder brother. Don't say anything hurtful anymore."

Upon hearing her words, the old lady and the others immediately felt relieved.

(End of this chapter)