The clingy concubine ran away, and the sickly prince lost control.

After leaving Yi'an Residence, Cui Rou went straight to Linfeng Residence.

"Brother Yuan, I have something to tell you."

She rushed into the house.

Because of Miss Biao's status, Yuan Qing couldn't stop her.

Luo Qingyan was serving Pei Shiyuan plum and almond cake. Eating some plum and almond cake before and after taking the medicine would prevent his stomach from churning and feeling uncomfortable.

Pei Shiyuan seemed not to see anyone and continued eating.

The air fell silent instantly.

Suppressing her inner turmoil, Cui Rou tried her best to soften her tone: "Aunt Luo, let me do it!"

She's his official fiancée, so Luo Qingyan has no reason to object.

Even if Pei Shiyuan refuses to marry her, the engagement is still valid as long as it is not dissolved.

Pei Shiyuan didn't want to marry her, probably because he didn't want to have any children. His coldness was meant to make Cui Rou give up on him so she could find a better husband.

Cui Rougang took the chopsticks from the serving dish.

"I'm done eating."

Pei Shiyuan then slammed his chopsticks down.

Cui Rou reached out her chopsticks to pick up some snacks, but they hovered in mid-air. After a moment of awkwardness, she realized that she should clear things up first, since her brother Yuan was still misunderstanding her.

"Brother Yuan, I really have something to tell you."

"Cousin, don't call me 'Brother Yuan' anymore. By kinship, I'm your cousin; just call me cousin. Calling me 'Brother Yuan' sounds awkward."

Pei Shiyuan didn't know when it started, but he had become very annoyed by Cui Rou calling him "Brother Yuan, Brother Yuan" all day long.

"Okay, cousin."

She needed to first secure Pei Shiyuan's opportunity to speak.

"May I speak to you in private?"

"Say what you have to say here, there are no outsiders here."

Cui Rou simply told him that she wanted to marry him, and that there was nothing else going on.

If you can't say it out loud, then don't say it.

Pei Shiyuan refused to move.

Then let Luo Qingyan go out.

"Aunt Luo, you may leave."

Luo Qingyan curtsied, opened the door, and then closed it behind her.

It's none of her business to interfere in the affairs of an engaged couple.

It's clear that Cui Rou's eyes are full of love and affection for Pei Shiyuan, and she can't tolerate any other woman.

Fortunately, she wasn't interested in Pei Shiyuan. She was just there to have a child. To put it bluntly, she wanted to use this to turn her life around and live a good life!

Luo Qingyan stood outside the door, feeling bored. When she got tired of standing, she sat down at the stone table in the courtyard.

"Bang"

"what!"

Suddenly, the sound of a teacup shattering was followed by a woman's scream.

Yuan Qing burst through the door; protecting Pei Shiyuan was his mission.

Cui Rou stumbled and crawled out, her hands covered in blood.

"Help."

"Miss." The maid, Yinxing, helped Cui Rou up.

"Come on, help me walk."

Yinxing, supporting her arm, and Cui Rou, holding a pair of bloody hands, fled in panic, tripping over her own feet and nearly falling.

"Your Highness." Yuan Qing rushed into the room, only to find Pei Shiyuan with his back to her.

"From now on, don't let Cui Rou into my courtyard. Do you hear me?" Pei Shiyuan ordered coldly.

"Understood, sir." Yuan Qing clasped his hands in obeisance.

Judging from her tone, Miss Cui must have offended the young master.

He didn't even dare to breathe loudly.

Cui Rou said she didn't want children; she only wanted to stay with him and cherish their love.

How foolish! If we don't act tough, we won't be able to break her mind.

Their marriage was arranged by his mother. He didn't think too much about it, only that he could fight on the front lines while his wife took care of things at home. He thought that was a good life.

In addition, her mother likes Cui Rou very much, so there will be no conflicts between mother-in-law and daughter-in-law, and the household will be harmonious.

Although he now felt that Cui Rou was spoiled and not the wife he wanted, he did not want to hurt her.

Knowing she wouldn't live much longer, Cui Rou should give up on him and find another husband; that would be the right thing to do.

He threw a teacup at Cui Rou, but instead of dodging, Cui Rou picked up the broken pieces of porcelain and cut her hand.

He scolded her not to pick it up, which frightened her so much that she fell to the ground and eventually stumbled and crawled out.

Really speechless.

However, this is for the best, it puts her mind at ease.

Luo Qingyan watched Cui Rou's hurried escape and wondered, "Is Pei Shiyuan really that scary? He's just a bit cold."

Indeed, Pei Shiyuan can be quite cold at times, as if he's pouring ice cubes into other people's hearts.

However, recalling their first night together, Pei Shiyuan wasn't as brave as her; he was pinned down by her and couldn't scare her.

Luo Qingyan and Liu Yue cleaned up the broken porcelain pieces on the floor together.

Luo Qingyan didn't consider herself the master; she would do chores with Liu Yue whenever there was work to be done.

Liu Yue was sent by the old lady to keep an eye on Luo Qingyan, and she reported the facts truthfully.

The old lady expressed her understanding of her background.

"Luo Qingyan, don't you know what you're supposed to be doing?"

Pei Shiyuan glared at Luo Qingyan.

Luo Qingyan was speechless: "I didn't offend you."

Why am I getting angry at her again?

"It's time to take your medicine," Yuan Qing whispered a reminder.

It's not a matter of taking medicine right now. Can't we wait until the floor is cleaned up before taking it?

Luo Qingyan was unhappy, but she still put down the broom and went to pick up the medicine that was being warmed on the stove.

I'll let it go for the sake of the five hundred taels the old lady gave me.

"Your Highness, please drink your medicine."

Luo Qingyan handed it over respectfully; even if the other person was angry, she had to be serious.

Pei Shiyuan picked up the spoon, but before he even touched it to his mouth, he slammed it back into the bowl: "Are you trying to scald me to death?"

He also couldn't give Luo Qingyan any reason to have children; the way she looked at him all day long was clearly because she wanted offspring.

It's as if the words "offspring" are etched into her eyes.

He needs to show her how difficult he is to please, so she can stop dreaming about anything else.

The medicine splashed onto Luo Qingyan's hand, but it wasn't hot at all.

No, did Cui Rou give Pei Shiyuan some kind of mad drug? He's throwing tantrums.

"Your Highness, it's not too hot, please try it again."

Luo Qingyan tried to persuade him gently, but Pei Shiyuan overturned the medicine bowl and knocked it to the ground.

The medicine flowed on the ground, and the medicine bowl rolled several times after hitting the ground.

"Cook it again." Pei Shiyuan lowered his eyes slightly, his tone indifferent.

You deliberately made things difficult for her; you had a conflict with Cui Rou, and you took your anger out on her.

Luo Qingyan gritted her teeth and went to the medicine room, with Liu Yue following behind.

The two of them were busy, covered in dust and dirt.

However, Pei Shiyuan would still send Yuan Qing to urge him from time to time.

They're so hard to please.

An hour later, the medicine was brewed again, and Pei Shiyuan finally agreed to drink it.

A sly glint appeared on Luo Qingyan's tired face. "Just you wait!"

There was no plum almond cake to eat.

A moment later, Pei Shiyuan's face turned pale, and he clutched his stomach.

"Aunt Luo, where's your plum and almond cake?" Yuan Qing smoothed things over.

"I'm not eating." Pei Shiyuan said decisively. Although he was sweating profusely, he could handle it. It was just a little upset stomach!

Luo Qingyan gave Yuan Qing an innocent look.

If you care so much about Cui Rou, why don't you marry her? She's already agreed and doesn't care about your illness.

Is it because they hope Cui Rou will find someone better? That would be true love.

But what does this have to do with her? She still wants to successfully serve the old lady tonight, to repay her kindness, and also to give herself a chance.

Judging from Pei Shiyuan's current attitude, tonight will be a bit difficult.

Inside Meteor Residence, Cui Rou held her bloodied hands, saying, "I want him to feel sorry for me."