The day before Pei Yanzhou went on an errand, he finally returned to his house at night.
But Song Jinyin was already very sleepy.
Even though she heard the sound of his return, she still couldn't open her eyes and only made a slight squeaking sound, which seemed to express her dissatisfaction.
Suddenly her body fell into a hot embrace. Song Jinyin moved uncomfortably, but finally calmed down under the familiar smell.
"I slept peacefully today."
Pei Yanzhou looked at the person in his arms who didn't even open his eyes, and chuckled helplessly, with a hint of endearment in his tone.
Maybe he had to leave the house for a few days, maybe his errands were getting heavier and heavier, so Pei Yanzhou just looked at the sleeping person, stretched out his hand to gently push away the black hair hanging down her face, as if he had a moment of relaxation, and was reluctant to turn off the light and close the door. Eye.
"I will give you a title in the spring of next year before the Crown Princess enters the palace. If you behave better, even if you have no heirs in the future, I will not really let you be stepped on by others."
Hearing what sounded like a gentle whisper, Song Jinyin frowned, but due to drowsiness, she fell asleep again.
When I woke up again, it was still dark outside, but it was empty beside me.
Song Jinyin opened her eyes. Before she was fully awake, she had already raised her hand to cover her belly.
She didn't get to see Pei Yanzhou for the last time.
After today, no matter whether he succeeds or not, she will never come back here again. She and he are finally done.
When she stood up, Song Jinyin took out the men's robe that she had prepared. It looked thick, but under the robe was a cloth bag she had sewn, which contained her money and unmarked jewelry.
There was also a simple baggage she packed, and she put a piece of tea cake in a place where others could see it, wrapping some pastries and cakes she made herself. It looked like she was preparing to go out for a three-day trip to the city just as Pei Musheng thought.
When Biyu came in, Song Jinyin just closed the wooden cabinet.
She turned back and smiled at the visitor, with gentle eyebrows and said, "Sister Biyu came at the right time. I gave this purse to my sister. It will be useful for this trip."
Biyu recognized that this purse was embroidered by Song Jinyin a few days ago for separation. Now that she didn't have to leave for the time being, the purse was still placed in her hand.
"The color of this purse is darker than the others. I thought that my sister would have to run errands, and light-colored items would be eye-catching and easy to get dirty, so I chose these colors on my own initiative. Please don't dislike it. I wish you all the best in the future. Good luck, peace and quiet.”
"It's so good, why are you talking about this all of a sudden?"
Biyu took the purse, and the tip of her nose suddenly felt sour.
No one would tell her to be safe, and no one would care whether she liked the color scheme.
"I'm just happy to be out of the city this time. I want my sister to wear the new purse with me. Let's go before dawn so we can hurry on."
Song Jinyin stepped out of the house she had lived in for eight years. When she closed the door, she took a steady look inside the house, and her eyes fell uncontrollably on the spot where Pei Yanzhou had been lying.
Although his words last night were a bit vague, she listened to them word for word.
It’s just that my eyelids are heavy and I can’t keep them open.
It is undeniable that there was a trace of unguarded sincerity in Pei Yanzhou's words as the candlelight flickered in the middle of the night.
But his sincerity still wanted to trap her.
There was also his promise and his words to be nice, which were not due to his care for the future princess.
Pei Yanzhou was afraid that she would stubbornly face someone she shouldn't face.
He wanted her to be by his side obediently, to be sensible and gentle, but if she was really obedient like that, she would no longer be Song Jinyin, and she would never fall in Pei Yanzhou's eyes again.
The wooden door was finally closed, and the sound was more abrupt than usual.
Song Jinyin turned around and never looked back, she just pulled Biyu forward. However, it was clear that she had the greatest hope in her heart in recent years, but her steps seemed to have been drained of strength, a little soft, and a little unrealistic.
"I'm only going there for two or three days. The third girl has her own maid to take care of her. Why do you have to carry so many things on your back?"
Biyu noticed something strange about her and wanted to take the burden from her, but saw her shaking her head.
"You're not tired, just get in the carriage. The third girl doesn't have a maid, only one attendant follows her."
"Then why are you...are you thinking about the prince?"
Biyu hesitated for a moment and suddenly asked.
The prince rarely returns to the mansion these days. Even if he does, he returns home under the moonlight and leaves the mansion covered with stars. It is rare to see anyone.
Recalling that the third girl had come to look for Song Jinyin several times, and that Song Jinyin's expression had become more and more depressed in the past two days, Biyu inevitably thought of the words spread outside.
"Although the news came from the palace, His Majesty met Miss Xu not necessarily because of the prince's marriage. Moreover, the prince is busy and will not have the patience to take the affairs of his children into his heart. Don't think too much about it. "
Song Jinyin's eyes swept across the vermilion corridor eaves, and she didn't know how to reply.
She had never heard of this matter, but His Majesty summoned Xu Youyi. If it were not for Pei Yanzhou, the news would not have spread.
Song Jinyin was still thinking about why he suddenly mentioned the matter of giving her a status in the spring yesterday. It turned out that his matter was mentioned in the palace, and it only took a few months to decide.
It's just that she doesn't want to explain to Biyu.
She was really thinking about Pei Yanzhou just now, but not about him getting a wife.
She just regretted a little bit, regretting not waking up earlier today, taking one last look at him, and seeking the last perfection for herself in these years.
Lost for only a moment, Song Jinyin shook her head, her eyes suddenly clear.
"Why should I think about the prince's marriage? When there are more people in the prince's backyard, I don't know which corner I can hide in."
After hearing this, Biyu glanced at Song Jinyin again.
She knew that she didn't seem to care much about that, but Song Jinyin had become a lot gentler these days, so she thought that the little girl was gradually accepting her fate.
...
There was some food in the carriage, as well as porridge that was warmed directly on a small fire. Pei Musheng saw the two of them and pushed the things forward.
"Thank you so much, Miss Three."
Song Jinyin didn't hesitate.
She is not alone now. If she doesn't eat more, she wakes up so early today and has to rush on the road. She may not be able to bear the food halfway.
"Since everyone is out of the city, don't call yourself a slave and eat more quickly. I just asked Chef Li. The carriage said it will not stop until Lushan Town. If it is slow today, we will stop in the town. Settling down.”
Song Jinyin didn't stop drinking porridge, only her long eyelashes twitched.
She had heard of that place.
Although Lushan is just a small town, it is particularly prosperous and connected in all directions. It is a place that caravans from all over the place must pass through when coming to Kyoto City. Naturally, it is also particularly convenient to go to other places.
When the carriage was about to set off, there was suddenly some movement outside, as if a subtle voice was calling Song Jinyin's name.
She opened the curtain and saw Cuiyu running all the way, holding a cloak in her hands and out of breath.
Behind him was Cang Rin, who saw her and nodded towards her.
"Things may have changed in the past few days. Butler Wang remembered that Miss Jinyin was dressing up as a man, so he ordered someone to bring a cloak to the girl. I couldn't enter the girl's room, so he invited Miss Cuiyu to come over."
Song Jinyin's heart sank slightly, but her face curled up and she got out of the carriage with a smile.
She left Cuiyu a small box with some money, jewelry and a letter in it. Afraid of offending Pei Yanzhou after the incident, she went to look for Cuiyu before going to bed last night and secretly put the small box into her wooden box. .
After leaving today, Cuiyu stood up to change clothes, just in time to see her.
It’s just that she hasn’t left yet. I wonder if this little girl has discovered it, especially in front of Cang Lin. If she does see it, I wonder if the clues will be revealed.
"Thank you to Butler Wang and Brother Cang Lin. My clothes are thick and it doesn't matter if I don't have a cloak."
After saying that, Song Jinyin faced Cuiyu who stopped, took the things, and held her cold hand, "Don't run in such a hurry, it's uncomfortable to eat carefully because of the cold wind."
The round jade eyes looked at her without any hint of concern, so the anxiety and desire to speak inside were clear and clear.
But no one said anything for a long time. He only held her hand with some strength, trembling slightly under the coldness.
Song Jinyin understood that Cuiyu should have discovered it.
She saw that Cuiyu's eyes were dyed red inch by inch, filled with mist and then dissipated. After the biting lips calmed down, they finally let go and opened their mouths to her.
"I still have to give the cloak to my sister. It's windy on the road. Only if my sister wears warm clothes can everything be safe and we can travel further."
Song Jinyin heard the meaning of farewell in the words.
Her eyes were moist for a moment, and she smiled and nodded.
At this moment, Song Jinyin knew that the little girl in front of her finally had a plan to protect herself.
