CHAPTER 302 (1): STAY AWAY FROM HER
Suddenly, a sharp womanâs voice could be heard. âHow did Pei Yong raise you? This Empress Dowager has been looking all over for you, and here you are. Prince Hao is not someone that just any woman can get close to.â
Pei Yaran made herself known, walking towards Pei Anru and stopping in front of her. She had seen the sliver of mockery that flickered past the recesses of Pei Qianhaoâs eyes.
Pei Yaran looked down at Pei Anru with a penetrating gaze, her eyes narrowing to slits when she saw that the latter had pulled her upper garment down. There was even a trace of contempt in her eyes. She isnât even an adult yet, and has already started using this kind of vile method. How did the Pei Family raise a person like this?
âPei Anru, stand up and tidy your clothes. A girl should look like a girl.â Pei Yaran ordered her sternly, then turned to Pei Qianhao and smiled apologetically. âAnru is still a girl who doesnât know any better; donât take it to heart.â
Pei Qianhao looked at Pei Yaran. âThe Pei Residence didnât raise her correctly. You must take care of her properly after she enters the Compassionate Peace Palace so that she doesnât lose face for the Pei Family again.â
Pei Yaranâs face stiffened when she heard this unfamiliar tone. Shortly after, she replied, âThis Empress Dowager will definitely teach her well. Servants, come and send Young Miss Anru back to the Compassionate Peace Palace. Donât let her out without this Empress Dowagerâs permission.â
The palace maid who followed behind her immediately acknowledged the order and walked towards Pei Anru, pulling the latter up as she tidied her clothes.
Pei Anru didnât want to leave just like that, but just as she was about to say something, Pei Yaran silenced her with a glare. But she thought about it again. Empress Dowager is my paternal aunt; she surely has a way to save Daddy. I forgot myself in desperation just now. After Pei Anru calmed down, she realised that she had been a bit too impulsive.
âYoung Miss Anru, please leave with this servant.â The palace maid requested deferentially. Pei Anru nodded and walked towards the Compassionate Peace Palace together with her.
Soon, it was just Pei Yaran and Pei Qianhao left alone on the palace path.
Pei Yaran walked up slowly and stopped about a metre in front of Pei Qianhao. When she spoke, her voice didnât carry the authority of the Empress Dowager; instead, it sounded like that of an embarrassed young girl. âElder Brother Hao.â
Her voice was very soft and gentle; any ordinary man wouldâve liked that and felt their heart skip a beat, even if they didnât show it on their face.
However, Pei Qianhao wasnât any ordinary man. There was no change on his countenance and the coldness in his gaze didnât recede either. âEmpress Dowager, with it being so late, you should return to the Compassionate Peace Palace soon.â
When Pei Yaran saw that he was going to leave, she immediately tried to stop him. âElder Brother Hao, why do I feel that you have changed after returning from Nanzhao? Are the rumours true? Did you really meet a peerless beauty in Nanzhao and bring her back to Beimin?â
She didnât want to fall out with Pei Qianhao. Although she knew who the peerless beauty was, she didnât point it out directly.
However, Pei Qianhaoâs reaction was a surprise to her. She didnât think that he would ignore their past relationship, even if they were only siblings.
âSo what if this Prince really did bring her back to Beimin? Do you want to see her, Empress Dowager?â Pei Qianhaoâs voice was calm, and even his expression was nonchalant, as if it was a normal thing to bring the woman back to Beimin.
Pei Yaranâs expression changed slightly, but she still kept an awkward smile on her face, pretending to be confused. âElder Brother Hao, have you fallen for that woman? Did you dissolve the Beauty Palace because you were afraid that she wouldnât be happy when she comes to Beimin?â
When she asked that question, Pei Yaranâs heart was trembling. She was scared that he would nod and say yes.