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

Chapter 254 There's another man in her bed

"I'm going to the Li residence. I won't be back for dinner tonight," Pei Dongzhou said, and then he was about to leave.

Qingfeng remained skeptical: "Is the young master sure he won't be going home for dinner?"

As far as he knew, the young master had been going to the Li residence first before returning to the Marquis's residence recently, but each time he was blocked by the gatekeeper of the Li residence and could not see the young lady at all.

It has to be said that once Miss Biao left, she also stole the young master's heart and soul.

"Confirmed!" Pei Dongzhou strode away.

When he arrived at the Li residence, the gatekeeper immediately blocked his way: "Young Master Pei, please stop! The master has instructed that the young master is not allowed to enter the Li family's gate."

Pei Dongzhou was angry, but he couldn't vent his anger. He lowered his tone and said, "Could you please pass on a message for me, saying that I have important matters to discuss with Lord Li, concerning my cousin's lifelong happiness?"

The gatekeeper had a good impression of Pei Dongzhou, and even though he was turned away from the gate several times, the young master Pei remained humble.

In addition, Pei Dongzhou's face was very deceptive, easily making people lower their guard, so the doorman finally decided to go and deliver the message to the master.

Li Yun was anxious about the addition of Pei Nanzhou to his household. When he heard that Pei Dongzhou was requesting an audience, he was about to have the gatekeeper send him away when the gatekeeper relayed Pei Dongzhou's words.

After thinking it over, he decided to meet Pei Dongzhou to find out what Pei Dongzhou wanted to say to him.

Before long, Pei Dongzhou entered, bowed to him, and then explained his purpose: "I heard that Nanzhou has moved into the Li residence, so I came to see you, Uncle, to ask for your hand in marriage with my cousin."

"I already said the marriage is off!" Li Yun coldly refused.

"Please listen to me patiently, Uncle. Nan Zhou is stubborn by nature. Once he sets his mind on someone or something, he'll do anything to get it, even if it means ruining it. That's why he's so eager to acknowledge his kinship with His Majesty. He won't give up until his cousin is married. Today he moved into the Li residence for her, and he's capable of doing anything for her in the future. What worries me is that Nan Zhou might not just want to acknowledge his kinship with His Majesty. He might be capable of anything for his cousin," Pei Dongzhou said solemnly.

"What do you want to say?" Li Yun's expression changed slightly.

Everyone here is a seasoned official, and each of them is shrewd and calculating. Prince Pei's words clearly had a hidden meaning.

"Although His Highness the Crown Prince's position is secure, it doesn't mean that other princes have no chance to take that position. Before Nanzhou appeared, the other princes were either too mediocre or too young, but Nanzhou is different; he most resembles His Majesty. His Majesty's eagerness to acknowledge Nanzhou as his relative shows that in His Majesty's heart, Nanzhou is not just a bastard; he still values ​​Nanzhou to some extent. What will happen in the future is uncertain, but it is a fact that Nanzhou would fight desperately for his cousin."

Pei Dongzhou's words immediately darkened Li Yun's face.

If Pei Nanzhou would risk his life for Yi Jie'er, he might even fight for the throne for her. Pei Dongzhou definitely meant that.

He should refute Pei Dongzhou, but he also felt that Pei Dongzhou's concerns were actually quite reasonable.

Li Yi was actually capable, but he had no interest in the throne. Although Li Yi was as promiscuous as Emperor Jinglong, he didn't care about the throne at all.

Pei Nanzhou is different. Just look at his face and his demeanor. Who wouldn't be impressed? Moreover, he is the prince who most resembles Emperor Jinglong. It's only natural that Emperor Jinglong favors Pei Nanzhou based on this alone.

“I still think that my cousin’s marriage should not be delayed any longer. If it is delayed, things may change. It is better to settle things as soon as possible and make Nanzhou give up completely. This is not only for my own sake, but also for the sake of the people.” Pei Dongzhou continued to persuade.

Li Yun snorted coldly, "What do you mean, 'for the people'? I don't believe it." Isn't he just trying to trick his daughter into coming home? Why does he have to make it sound so noble? But he couldn't deny that Pei Dongzhou's concerns were valid.

Today, Pei Nanzhou moved into the Li residence for Yi Jie'er's sake. Wouldn't it be perfectly normal for Pei Nanzhou to fight for the throne for Yi Jie'er's sake in the future?
He knew that Yi-jie was not young anymore, an eighteen-year-old spinster, but he and his wife had missed out on their daughter for so many years and were truly reluctant to let her get married.

Pei Dongzhou chuckled in a deep voice: "Uncle is wise. The main reason is that I miss my cousin terribly. Ever since she left the Marquis's mansion, I have been lovesick and I can't see her no matter how much I want to. Although I can't guarantee anything else, I can swear one thing: if I marry my cousin, I will treat her well and be with her for life. I will never take a concubine and will never have any other intentions."

Li Yun had actually investigated Pei Dongzhou and knew that his harem was clean and he had never been involved with any woman.

He was very satisfied with this.

But no matter how satisfied he was, he couldn't bear to marry his daughter off so soon. If possible, he would like her to stay by his side for the rest of her life.

Since their daughter returned home, the wife seems to have been rejuvenated, radiating energy every day.

If the wife knew that her daughter was getting married so soon, she would be heartbroken.

"Does Prince Pei also use sweet words to flatter Yi-jie?" Li Yun still disliked Pei Dongzhou.

“I have a sincere heart towards my cousin and I never use sweet words,” Pei Dongzhou replied seriously.

Li Yun frowned and stared at Pei Dongzhou for a long time, only to find that he had actually been persuaded by this fellow. This showed that the young master Pei was cunning and eloquent.

"No matter how sweet your words are, it's useless. Go away, go away, I don't want to see your face." Li Yun was annoyed and gave him the order to leave.

Pei Dongzhou could tell that Li Yun was somewhat interested, so he didn't say anything more and got up to take his leave.

But as the maid led him toward the main gate of the Li residence, he suddenly said, "I suddenly remembered that I have something to tell Lord Li. You go ahead with your business, I'll leave the residence by myself later."

The maid blushed when she met Pei Dongzhou's gentle smile, and lowered her eyes to reply, "Please do as you please, Your Highness. This servant will take her leave."

After watching the maid walk away, Pei Dongzhou took out a map of the Li residence and examined it closely.

He had already found out which courtyard his cousin lived in; it was Huan Courtyard. He knew that his cousin's childhood name was "Huan," so this courtyard must have been specially reserved for her by Li Yun and his wife.

Inside the Huan Courtyard, Shen Shuyi watched a group of servants bustling around for her, and she really didn't like it.

But nothing she said mattered; Madam Liang was afraid of neglecting her and wanted to give her the very best. In truth, after only a few days of living here, she already missed the carefree days in the Marquis's mansion, where the people weren't so complicated.

The maids and servants who served her even started vying for her favor, because they knew that Madam Liang valued her, and some even wanted to replace A-Jian, which left her speechless.

After nightfall, the courtyard finally quieted down, allowing her some peace and quiet. She planned to take a bath and go to sleep.

When she came out of the clean room, she saw a man on her bed. It was none other than Prince Pei, whom she hadn't seen for several days.
Judging from his relaxed demeanor, he seems to think this is Fusangin.

(End of this chapter)