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

"Your Highness, please eat." Luo Qingyan quickly made the plum and almond cake and presented it to Pei Shiyuan with the same respectful attitude as a couple who would treat each other with utmost deference.

Pei Shiyuan picked up a piece and put it in his mouth. He was very satisfied with Luo Qingyan's attitude. The more respectful she was to him, the better. She shouldn't be thinking about that sticky thing all day long.

Luo Qingyan was respectful and genuinely wanted to thank Pei Shiyuan. She felt she was unworthy of his kindness.

I helped her choose a shop and paid all the rent for her; she has to show her appreciation.

Since she had nothing valuable to give Pei Shiyuan, she could only work harder.

Luo Qingyan saw that Pei Shiyuan's eyebrows and eyes were relaxed, and she was in a good mood.

Why is he so happy that she opened a shop?

Is it acceptable for her to carry on his child? He's building her business now so that he and his child will have someone to rely on after he dies.

Thinking about it that way, Pei Shiyuan is a reliable man.

Luo Qingyan blinked her big eyes at Pei Shiyuan twice.

Pei Shiyuan shrank back nervously. What was wrong with this woman? Why was she looking at him like that? Didn't she have anything important on her mind?

Shouldn't you think about how to run a medicinal cuisine shop?

"Your Highness, the medicine is just right to drink, neither too hot nor too cold."

After finishing the plum and almond cake, it was time to take her medicine. Luo Qingyan scooped up a spoonful and held it to Pei Shiyuan's lips.

"I can do it myself." Pei Shiyuan hurriedly took the bowl over and gulped it down in a few mouthfuls. The bitterness was so intense that he frowned slightly.

After taking the medicine, Luo Qingyan's tense nerves relaxed, and she felt a little tired.

As dusk settled and dinner was laid out, Luo Qingyan finished eating with Pei Shiyuan. Feeling a bit tired tonight, she covered her mouth and let out a small yawn.

Why don't we take a break tonight? There's no rush to save our seed.

"These are two small shops, the ones you want." Pei Shiyuan placed the shop deeds in front of Luo Qingyan.

Luo Qingyan's eyelids were drooping, but when she saw the shop deed, her eyes lit up instantly. Then she suddenly realized, "Young Master, you've already paid the rent for me, I can't accept this."

Has Pei Shiyuan changed his mind and wants to have a child?

There's no need for such a large investment.

She was willing in the first place; to accept more would be insatiable.

"You can rent out these two shops, and remember to collect the rent on time." After saying that, Pei Shiyuan went straight to the study, determined to keep Luo Qingyan so busy that she wouldn't have time to think about having children.

"Aunt Luo, please keep this for now. The young master's mind is not easily changed by ordinary people."

Yuan Qing whispered, then quickly followed Pei Shiyuan.

Luo Qingyan watched Pei Shiyuan's departing figure, carefully put away the shop deed, and planned to return it at a suitable opportunity another day.

With her dream of opening a shop largely realized, Luo Qingyan felt much less anxious about life. Once she relaxed, she felt even more tired and went to bed early.

Pei Shiyuan came out of the study at 9 PM. He saw that Luo Qingyan in the side room had already blown out the lamp and candles, as if she had been asleep for a long time. He felt much relieved. However, when he thought about Luo Qingyan's sleepwalking, he unconsciously tightened his collar. He still had to dress more conservatively when he slept.

He wasn't worried even if Luo Qingyan came again.

"Master, aren't you going to take off your clothes? Or should we call Aunt Luo..." Yuan Qing saw that Pei Shiyuan had only taken off his outer robe before lying down fully clothed, and felt that someone still needed to serve him.

"No need," Pei Shiyuan immediately interrupted Yuan Qing.

In the middle of the night, Luo Qingyan woke up, feeling thirsty due to the high water consumption in summer. She got up to drink some water, then poured herself a cup of tea on the table and drank it. She felt much better afterward, and the fatigue from the day had almost dissipated. Rubbing her sleepy eyes, she turned around and took two steps.

"Bang!"

She tripped over something and fell straight forward. Just as Luo Qingyan was about to scream, her lips touched something warm and soft.

Pei Shiyuan?

It's scary that she's not sleeping in the middle of the night, and it even made her trip.

She even kissed him.

Luo Qingyan, being a woman, instinctively opened her eyes wide, but then immediately closed them again as if remembering something.

Pei Shiyuan did so much for her during the day; his feelings were clear.

She should know what's good for her.

Now that she's not tired, she can serve him.

He placed his hands on Pei Shiyuan's shoulders, deepening the kiss.

Pei Shiyuan pushed Luo Qingyan away, thankful that he had regained some of his strength, otherwise he would have been at Luo Qingyan's mercy.

This woman is incorrigible and still wants to pester him. Wouldn't it be better to be a pure and innocent young woman and marry a healthy man in the future?

Why push her away? Is it uncomfortable to sit here? Luo Qingyan wondered.

In the darkness, Pei Shiyuan's face was already flushed. Looking down, he was even more annoyed with himself.

Luo Qingyan possessed some kind of magic; the moment he touched her, he felt a surge of heat throughout his body. He felt that if he spoke, his hoarse voice would give him away, and he couldn't let Luo Qingyan find out. So he held back his voice, rolled his wheelchair around Luo Qingyan, and moved onto the bed.

Pei Shiyuan regained some strength, and getting into bed wasn't so difficult anymore.

He got up to relieve himself and bumped right into Luo Qingyan, who was drinking water. What bad luck!

Is your desire really that strong? You want to continue.

He concluded that Luo Qingyan was not sleepwalking this time; her hand movements and the strength of her lips just now clearly indicated that she was conscious.

How dare he be so blatant? Didn't he say he didn't want any children? Luo Qingyan dares to disobey him?

Pei Shiyuan was very clear about official matters, but this matter left him feeling completely confused and unable to understand or guess Luo Qingyan's behavior.

What exactly is she trying to do? What gives her the audacity to be so bold?

As he was lost in thought, Pei Shiyuan felt something brush against his chest.

"Luo Qingyan?"

He said sternly.

"Young Master, let me serve you." Luo Qingyan spoke softly, revealing the shyness of a young girl. The ripples in her heart made her unable to remain as calm as before.

"Who needs you to serve me? Didn't I already say I don't want any children?"

Pei Shiyuan's tone turned cold.

Luo Qingyan withdrew her hand. What did that mean? He paid her rent and bought her a shop, not wanting anything in return?

Does it mean you want to have a baby?

"Your Highness, you have done so much for me, I have no way to repay you, I wonder what I can do for you?"

"I don't need you to do anything. Just focus on running the medicinal cuisine shop. You don't need to do anything else, especially not have children."

Pei Shiyuan emphasized, stressing that he "would not have children."

"And I'll be keeping an eye on you to see if you're really learning how to do business."

"Get out of here."

Pei Shiyuan abruptly sent her away, preferring not to provoke any bad luck.

"I will only listen to what the Crown Prince says." Luo Qingyan bowed and withdrew from the tent.

His face changed quickly, becoming respectful in an instant, completely devoid of his previous alluring demeanor. Pei Shiyuan breathed a sigh of relief, but the heat emanating from his body was so hard to dissipate.

Luo Qingyan returned to the side room, tossing and turning, unable to sleep. He was so good to her, yet he didn't want anything in return, and he absolutely refused to have children.

However, offspring are of great importance to the Duke's mansion, so she sided with the old lady on this matter.

The offspring must be kept.

Besides, it's also a good thing for her, as giving birth to a son of the Duke's family was her initial goal.

Pei Shiyuan was unwilling, so they went back to the old method—drug him and get it done in his sleep.

I really don't know why he treats her so well, helping her manage the shop. Any woman would be willing to give herself to him.

Sigh! Unable to figure it out, drowsiness overcame her, and she stopped thinking about it. Luo Qingyan fell into a deep sleep and slept soundly through the night without any dreams.

The next day, just as the sky was beginning to lighten, Luo Qingyan was still asleep when she was woken up by a loud knocking on the door.