The Grand Secretary has no heir? His concubine gives birth to triplets.

The kiss was brief and fleeting.

Jiang Guo'er pushed against Pei Yan's hard chest with disgust and forcefully pushed him away.

The man was like a hot coal, his whole body radiating heat.

She looked up and stared at his swollen cheek.

The bright red fingerprints paired with that aloof face make him look both comical and pitiful.

Jiang Guo'er couldn't help but sigh inwardly.

This guy's face is all swollen like a pig's head, and he's still thinking about this. Doesn't he feel the pain?

"Come inside."

Jiang Guo'er rolled her eyes at him, grabbed his sleeve, and pulled him into the study.

She pressed him down into the large huanghuali armchair, then turned around familiarly and began rummaging through the drawers of the curio cabinet.

Commonly used ointments for external injuries are available here.

Jiang Guo'er scooped out a clump of ointment with a cool scent and gently applied it to Pei Yan's swollen cheek.

Pei Yan sat upright in the chair, as docile as a wild beast whose fur had been stroked.

He remained motionless, his eyelashes slightly lowered, but his gaze was fixed on her face, his eyes brimming with intense and passionate desire.

The delicate, warm touch on his fingertips made his jawline involuntarily tighten.

Pei Yan unconsciously swallowed a mouthful of saliva.

"You..." His voice was hoarse, carrying a hint of barely concealed unease.

"How did you know I was... and how did you recognize that the Taoist nun was from the Xiao family?"

Jiang Guo'er paused as she applied the medicine.

She glanced at him quickly, then straightened her back and said confidently:

"Last time you were at Qingyi Garden, when I told you I was pregnant... with my third child, you turned pale with fright and ran away faster than a rabbit."

"I was really worried, so I secretly followed you to Master Longchuan's place."

She paused, then spoke more naturally: "I overheard a little bit by accident."

Pei Yan's back stiffened instantly.

Cold sweat suddenly broke out on his forehead and trickled down his temples.

He was on high alert, his fingers gripping the armrests of the chair, and he even held his breath for a moment.

"Then..." His eyes darted around him, like a prisoner awaiting sentencing, as he tentatively asked, "What else do you know?"

He was terrified.

He was afraid she would find out that he had entertained the absurd idea of ​​reducing the size of the fetus.

What he feared even more was that she would find out that in order to prolong his life, he had decided to use an ancient method that would cause his soul to be scattered if there was even the slightest mistake!

Seeing his guilty and frightened appearance, Jiang Guo'er's anger flared up instantly.

That bastard, if he dares to mention even a hint of tire reduction right now, he'll be sleeping in the study tonight!

She suppressed the urge to grab his ear, blinked innocently, and said:

"No, that's all. I only heard you talking about that part from when you were little, and then I ran back because I was afraid you'd find out. Why?"

As soon as she finished speaking, she changed the subject, narrowed her eyes dangerously, and deliberately moved her face closer.

"Could it be... that the Prime Minister is hiding something from me?"

Pei Yan felt a chill run down his spine from her stare.

"That's all! That's all!" He shook his head vigorously, denying it repeatedly, trying to change the subject.

"I just... I'm just afraid you'll blame me."

He secretly breathed a sigh of relief, and his tense muscles relaxed.

Pei Yan leaned forward and gently rested his head on Jiang Guo'er's chest, his hands loosely encircling her waist, like a child who had finally found a safe haven.

"Shunshun," he said in a low voice, his voice coming through her clothes, "I'm very happy."

"What's there to be happy about?" Jiang Guo'er didn't push him away, letting him hug her.

"I'm glad you chased her away for me just now." Pei Yan closed his eyes, greedily inhaling her scent.

"I'm even more grateful that you didn't blame me or fear me because I concealed my identity and took my brother's place..."

The study was quiet, with just the right atmosphere.

But Pei Yan's fingers tightened unconsciously.

That nightmare that has been lingering in my mind for days must get an answer.

"More than four years ago, at the Lantern Festival..." His voice trembled slightly, carrying a hint of self-destructive ruthlessness, "the person you met was actually my brother."

"Even after I found out that you were actually Murong Shunshun, I didn't tell you the truth."

Pei Yan raised his head, staring at her stubbornly: "Do you...blame me?"

Seeing his trembling eyelashes and pale face, Jiang Guo'er felt much of the unease she had felt earlier dissipate.

She saw right through the man's little scheme.

He was afraid that she would blurt out, "I like your brother, and my feelings for you were all a misunderstanding."

Is this guy's brain filled with mush?

The lantern festival more than four years ago was just a chance encounter.

Even if there were any turmoil in my heart at that time, it mostly dissipated after the entire Dingyuan Marquis's mansion was ransacked.

But since she entered the Pei family, the one she has spent every day and night with, the one with whom she has made love... is the man in front of her.

Jiang Guo'er gently poked the side of his cheek that wasn't swollen with her fingertips, which were still covered in residual ointment.

She looked down at him, drawing out her words with a half-smile:

"Whether it's strange or not... well, that's hard to say. It depends on how the Prime Minister behaves in the future."

Pei Yan was stunned on the spot.

He was prepared for the trial, prepared for her to cry, question, and even be disappointed.

As a result, there was no break or resentment, but rather a wait-and-see attitude towards his future actions.

This answer was far better than he had imagined!

The darkness in his eyes was instantly replaced by ecstasy.

Pei Yan's eyes darkened, and he took the opportunity to push his luck, burying his face in her cleavage and rubbing it against her.

"I will definitely do my best... and I will never let Shunshun down."

The intense heat, characteristic of men, emanated from his clothes.

Jiang Guo'er could clearly feel him hugging her tighter and tighter.

His hand on her lower back felt like it was sparking, and even his gaze towards her became laced with a hidden and dangerous desire.

Just as things were heating up and a conflict was about to break out.

Suddenly, Xiao San's voice came from outside the door, breaking the enchanting atmosphere of the room.

"Your Excellency! Granny Qin from Songhe Garden has arrived. She says the Old Madam requests your presence to discuss matters concerning... that important incident from last time."

Jiang Guo'er frowned. Something big?

What's the big deal?

Pei Yan paused slightly.

The lust surging in his eyes vanished instantly, and in a moment, he regained his usual coldness.

In the past, when Pei Yan went to Songhe Garden to discuss matters concerning the family's fate, he always went alone and would never bring any female relatives with him.

But this time, he did something that surprised even Xiao San.

"Have Granny Qin give me a reply, I'll be there right away."

Pei Yan stood up and helped Jiang Guo'er straighten her clothes.

Then, he took Jiang Guo'er's hand very naturally.

Jiang Guo'er was slightly surprised and looked up at him with a puzzled expression.

Pei Yan slightly raised the corners of his mouth, his eyes full of determination, "Shunshun, this time, you're coming with me."

He would no longer leave her behind to overthink things.

He wanted to take her with him, openly and honestly, to show his grandmother his determination.

Jiang Guo'er's heart stirred slightly. She stared at him for a moment, then smiled with relief and grasped his large, well-defined hand in return.

"it is good."

The two held hands tightly and stepped out of the study side by side.