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

Chapter 39 The Crown Prince's Cousin is Enthusiastic About Matchmaking for Her
Shen Shuyi twisted Pei Nanzhou's sleeve and moved his hand away from her chin.

She gently lifted her aching chin: "How about we discuss this another day, cousin? I'm really sleepy right now. I was peacefully sleeping in bed when someone suddenly woke me up. You know, it's bedtime, and my cousin insists on bothering me at this time. I don't understand. Why can't we say things in broad daylight? If someone sees my cousin going in and out of Fusangin at this time, my reputation will be ruined. Will my cousin take responsibility for me?"

It doesn't matter how much the Pei brothers suspect her, since they have no evidence to prove it's her. As long as she denies it, they can't do anything to her.

Pei Nanzhou suddenly remembered the time when Shen Shuyi confessed her feelings to him.

That time it was too sudden, he didn't have time to react, or even sort out his own thoughts, and she changed her story, saying she was just joking.

At this moment, Cousin Shen is openly and subtly demanding a formal title from him; she clearly wants to be his woman...

After a moment of hesitation, he made a decision: "My cousin, come to my courtyard tomorrow. I have something to say to you. It's late, cousin, you should rest."

Shen Shuyi hadn't expected Pei Nanzhou to be so easy to deal with.

But he told her to come see him tomorrow, does that mean this matter isn't over yet?

After Pei Nanzhou left, Shen Shuyi couldn't fall asleep.

She just couldn't understand it. Her target, Pei Xizhou, hadn't suspected her, so why would Pei Da and Pei Er suspect her? And what a coincidence, they both went to Baixianglou. Had she exposed the male lead's hideout?

Didn't they say that neither of them should set foot in places of entertainment?

Hearing her sighs, A-Jian finally understood why her young lady had run away so quickly earlier. It turned out that the young master and the second young master had both gone to Bai Xiang Lou and suspected her.

She reassured her mistress, "Miss, you should rest early. The second young master shouldn't make things difficult for you."

The only problem is that the young master is not someone to be trifled with; I wonder if he might do something outrageous to the young lady.

Sometimes she couldn't understand why the young lady always provoked the young masters of the Pei family, but the young lady must have her own reasons. Last time, after the young lady drugged the young master at Heshou Hall, her health suddenly improved, which meant that the young lady's approach to the young masters of the Marquis's mansion was a good thing.

She also kept hearing the girl mutter that her life was too difficult. Could it be that only by getting close to the young masters of the Pei family could the girl's health improve?

As A-Jian was lost in thought, she heard Shen Shuyi say, "A-Jian, you should go to sleep too. It's hard for you to follow a master like me, living in constant fear every day."

Once she saves her own life, she can take A-Jian and Mama Dai away from the Marquis's mansion.

A-Jian chuckled: "No, I'm just worried that you might be targeted by the young masters of the Pei family."

The two, master and servant, chatted for a few more minutes before going to sleep.

The next day, Shen Shuyi got up very early to deliberately avoid running into the Pei brothers. However, as soon as she passed through the moon gate, she saw a tall and slender figure in front of her.

She instinctively wanted to turn around, but it was as if the person had eyes in the back of their head and suddenly looked over.

For a moment, she had no choice but to bite the bullet and step forward, curtsying to the man: "Good morning, Cousin Prince."

Pei Dongzhou looked at Shen Shuyi with a calm, scrutinizing gaze.

When he returned to the East Garden last night, he specifically asked Qingzhu to inquire about Shen's cousin. It turned out that Shen was indeed not good at any of the traditional arts, including music, chess, calligraphy, and painting, and she certainly couldn't dance. However, the dancer named Su Su from last night was highly skilled. Even though he rarely watched dance performances, he knew that Su Su was a very good dancer. Without a foundation, she could not have won such applause.

But this woman is cunning and shrewd, and he still believes that Su Su is Shen Shuyi.

Shen Shuyi appeared calm, but her heart was pounding.

Seriously? Pei Dongzhou still doubts her? He must have found out she couldn't dance before, and he knows she's a clueless good-for-nothing. Logically, he should be able to clear his suspicions of her, but it seems the opposite is true.

"I'm investigating Su Su's background, and I believe I'll have the results soon. If I've truly wronged my cousin, I will give her an explanation then," Pei Dongzhou said calmly.

He didn't want to get too close to his cousin Shen; this woman had ulterior motives, and staying away from her was the best outcome.

But just when he had this plan, he saw a dancer who looked exactly like his cousin Shen yesterday...

Shen Shuyi pretended not to notice the threat in Pei Dongzhou's tone. The next moment, she heard Pei Shizi say, "If it is found that Su Su is my cousin, then only my cousin will give me an explanation."

Shen Shuyi quickly replied, "Cousin is right, please go first."

Pei Dongzhou felt as if he had punched cotton; this woman always had a way of making him unhappy.

"Is my cousin free tomorrow? I'd like to take her to meet potential partners," Pei Dongzhou said calmly.

Shen Shuyi slowed down and looked at Pei Dongzhou.

Pei Dongzhou also looked over, his eyes gentle: "I will help my cousin find a good marriage. As long as my cousin isn't too greedy, she will definitely be able to marry a good man."

Shen Shuyi calculated that the current mission progress was 8%, although there was still a distance to go before success. If she started looking for a man now and delayed a little longer, even if she accidentally fell for him, the wedding would still be more than half a year away.

Well then, let them meet if they want. It's a good opportunity to go out for a stroll and enjoy the scenery.

"I will follow my cousin's arrangements." Shen Shuyi lowered her eyelids and replied respectfully.

The two remained silent until they entered the Crane Longevity Hall.

"You two actually came together?" The old lady saw Shen Shuyi and immediately pulled her down to sit.

“I met my cousin, the young master, on the way, so we came together,” Shen Shuyi replied gracefully. “Just now, my cousin said he would take me to a matchmaker tomorrow. Would you like to come along and join the fun, Grandmother?”

She mainly didn't want to go out alone with Pei Dongzhou. When there were no missions, it was safer to stay away from the male leads.

After all, in the original novel, all the male protagonists are crazy. Who knows if Prince Pei will suddenly go mad?
Upon hearing this, Pei Dongzhou glanced at Shen Shuyi, his expression unreadable.

The old lady looked Pei Dongzhou and Shen Shuyi up and down, feeling that there seemed to be something wrong with the two of them.

She remained calm and said, "Dr. Yang said that my old bones should rest more. Dong-ge is reliable, and the person he chooses must be good."

As she spoke, she took Pei Dongzhou's hand and said kindly, "Yi-jie is a girl, so you, as her older brother, should be more accommodating to her when things happen."

She didn't think much of it, and just habitually placed the two children's hands together.

Shen Shuyi was stunned for a moment, not quite able to react, and didn't know how to move.

Pei Dongzhou glanced down and saw the girl's fair wrist. His large hand completely enveloped hers, and the unfamiliar, smooth touch made him uncomfortable. He subtly withdrew his hand, and Shen Shuyi also took the opportunity to pull her hand back.

Seeing this, An Gu realized that the old lady was treating the two young people like family at all.

She even felt that the young master was somewhat shy...

(End of this chapter)