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

Chapter 309 Does he really think his husband is dead?

Shen Shuyi watched as Pei Dongzhou coaxed the newly appointed crown prince.

She felt that Li Yi had a tough time. He was just a playboy, and it was really difficult to suddenly ask him to improve himself. But the one who had the hardest time was her dear husband. This was just the beginning, and there would be many more busy times for Prince Pei in the future.

As Shen Shuyi had predicted, from that day on, Pei Dongzhou became elusive, and she often waited until dark to see his face.

She finally understood why Pei Dongzhou had been sticking to her side all the time recently, and even said that he might not have such free time to spend with her in the future.

Now, it's not just a matter of not having any free time; Pei Dongzhou has become the busiest official in the entire capital, bar none.

That day, as usual, she went to Fushou Hall to learn from Zhang Shi about managing the household. As soon as Zhang Shi saw her, she asked, "Did Dong Ge'er come home last night?"

Shen Shuyi felt embarrassed and replied conservatively, "I didn't see my cousin, the Crown Prince, return."

At first, she waited until very late every day, but she still didn't see Pei Dongzhou return home even after she fell asleep. Later, she realized that Pei Dongzhou was currently at his busiest time, so she could rest earlier and there was no need to stay up late.

She has recently adjusted her sleep schedule and now goes to bed earlier.

Therefore, she didn't know if Pei Dongzhou had gone home last night. Anyway, she didn't see Pei Dongzhou when she got up in the morning, and A-Jian also said she didn't see him either.

"How can we do this? He's not a child anymore, and he's always so busy. Could this child be having an affair outside...?"

Sun's mother coughed a few times, and Zhang realized that she had said the wrong thing.

Shen Shuyi smiled and said, "Your Highness is not the kind of man who is fickle. The Crown Prince has only recently ascended the throne. Before, the Crown Prince was a lazy and idle man. He had to rely on Your Highness to give him some pointers on everything."

In her opinion, if she had a choice, Pei Dongzhou wouldn't want to make himself so tired.

Judging from Li Yi's demeanor last time, he really intended to hand everything over to Pei Dongzhou.

Pei Dongzhou was responsible for drafting the list of all officials in the Crown Prince's residence, and he also had to supervise Li Yi's daily education day and night. She had even overheard Pei Dongzhou mention that Li Yi insisted on having Pei Dongzhou accompany him to his classes at the Wenhua Hall.

Furthermore, Li Yi insisted on having Pei Dongzhou accompany him when learning horsemanship, archery, music, chess, calligraphy, and painting; this was clearly to make him accompany the Crown Prince in his studies.

Now everyone in the capital knows that Li Yi tries to drag Pei Dongzhou into everything. Even if Prince Pei has three heads and six arms, wouldn't his health collapse if Li Yi continued to treat him like this?
Everyone envied Pei Dongzhou for being valued by Li Yi, but even Pei Xizhou said that Li Yi wanted to squeeze every last drop out of Pei Dongzhou.

Upon hearing this, Madam Zhang lowered her voice and said, "We mustn't speak ill of the Crown Prince, lest the walls have ears."

“I understand,” Shen Shuyi readily agreed.

Zhang sighed softly, "Dong-ge'er will probably feel better after this busy period. Yi-jie'er, please bear with him."

Shen Shuyi smiled and said, "Mother, don't worry, I know what I'm doing."

She's also very busy, learning how to manage a household, and the Ni Chang Pavilion is planning to open a branch. She's not the kind of woman who can't live without a man for a moment.

Pei Dongzhou was working so hard simply to help Li Yi ascend the throne, thus shattering Pei Nanzhou's dream of becoming emperor.

She felt that Pei Nanzhou wouldn't give up easily and would definitely try to deal with Li Yi again.

She had no interest in the power struggles between men; she only wanted to do her job well. When Shen Shuyi woke up from her afternoon nap, she found someone lying next to her—none other than Prince Pei, whom she hadn't seen for quite some time.
It has to be said that, looking at the haggard-looking Prince Pei up close, his face is still quite striking.

She couldn't lie to herself; she really missed him.

Just as she was staring blankly at Pei Dongzhou's face, Pei Dongzhou opened his eyes, and the moment he saw her, he kissed her forehead: "Cousin, sleep with me a little longer."

Shen Shuyi had no objection and fell asleep next to Pei Dongzhou.

She was a heavy sleeper to begin with, while Pei Dongzhou was simply suffering from chronic sleep deprivation. He had finally managed to get rid of Li Yi, that clingy guy, and had the chance to finally hold his wife and sleep.

Afterwards, the couple had dinner. Shen Shuyi asked about the recent situation in the court, and Pei Dongzhou gave her some selective answers.

Just as the couple were having a private conversation, a man rushed over in a flurry of activity, followed by a large group of guards. It was none other than Li Yi.

“Great, Pei Dongzhou, you’ve actually gotten rid of me and gone back to Fusangyuan to enjoy yourself! What reason do you have for me to be tormented by you while you’re eating and drinking well?” Li Yi plopped down next to Pei Dongzhou, but stared intently at Shen Shuyi.

Shen Shuyi and Li Yi looked at each other frankly: "Your Highness is mistaken. My cousin, the Crown Prince, has not been home for half a month. He finally came back today to rest for a while, but Your Highness came over to criticize him. My cousin is only a mortal, and he still needs to rest."

Li Yi envied Pei Dongzhou for having such an understanding and eloquent wife, and he nodded in agreement: "Cousin Shen is right."

"Didn't Your Highness say that I am Your Highness's teacher? If so, shouldn't I call my cousin 'Teacher's Wife'?" Pei Dongzhou suddenly asked without warning.

Li Yi blinked upon hearing this: "That won't do. Cousin Shen is younger than me, calling her 'Master's Wife' would make her sound old."

He patted his stomach again, "I'm hungry too, give me another set of chopsticks and a bowl."

A-Jian quickly stepped forward and added another set of chopsticks and a bowl, while Li Yi began to eat without any hesitation.

Since he became the crown prince, he has been surrounded by attendants wherever he goes, and everything he eats and wears is the best. But he still feels that he was freer before.

Just as he was reflecting on this, Pei Dongzhou suddenly reprimanded him again: "Your Highness, are you aware that it's easy for trouble to get into trouble if you come along today?"

Li Yi suddenly felt that the food in his mouth was not tasting. He was just unhappy about being tormented by Pei Dongzhou. Knowing that he had come back to accompany his cousin Shen, he came here specifically to annoy him.

After listening to Pei Dongzhou's reprimand, he realized that he had acted rashly.

"As I have said, Your Highness must not act as willfully and recklessly as before. Your Highness is not young anymore; it's time for you to mature..."

Pei Dongzhou was still giving his instructions when Shen Shuyi smiled and said, "Your Highness, please have your meal and pay no attention to your cousin, the Crown Prince."

Prince Pei is really something. He is the Crown Prince after all. Even when he is giving a speech, he should consider the occasion.

“I really feel sorry for Cousin Shen, marrying such a fierce and ruthless Prince Pei.” Li Yi pretended to sigh softly, occasionally serving food to Shen Shuyi. “Cousin Shen is different. She is gentle, generous, and understanding. Prince Pei is not worthy of Cousin Shen.”

Pei Dongzhou chuckled softly, his hands itching with the urge to beat Li Yi up.

For whom does he work day and night, unable to even go home, and without even a chance to touch his cousin's hand?
How could Li Yi have the nerve to fawn over his cousin in front of him? Did she really think he, her husband, was dead?!
(End of this chapter)