Chapter 287: Chapter 287
The guard didn’t dare to delay and quickly opened the door.
After the door opened, Pei Shu’er followed behind Yan Huan Yu and went in, noticing that she and Yan Huan Yu were wearing similarly styled clothes.
Everyone looked at Yan Huan Yu enviously, realizing that his clothes weren’t too bulky; in fact, he could even wear a layer of soldier’s clothing over them.
However, he didn’t seem cold at all, unlike everyone else whose cheeks were flushed from the cold, whereas Yan Huan Yu, even after coming on horseback, showed no signs of wind-chilled cheeks.
Indeed, the task of going to the Deserted Mountain is beneficial, as you can receive gifts no matter the weather.
Moreover, the gifts from the people of the Deserted Mountain always touch the heart.
Yan Huan Yu was cunning, always seizing such opportunities to visit the third division of the Deserted Mountain.
Pei Shu’er also took a look at the important person Yan Huan Yu mentioned.
Upon arrival, Pei Shu’er discovered that the important person was actually Yan Hengyin.
Pei Shu’er restrained her impulse to turn and leave, greeted Yan Hengyin, and stood there with lowered brows, not speaking.
At this moment, Yan Hengyin also looked at Pei Shu’er. It seemed that every time they met, Pei Shu’er looked more beautiful than the last time, and his gaze was involuntarily drawn to her.
He said to Yan Huan Yu, "You go out."
Yan Huan Yu left, whispering a comforting word to Pei Shu’er as he passed by her.
"Sister, don’t worry. I’m just outside. If you need anything, just call me anytime."
Pei Shu’er felt a warmth in her heart; this brother has a really good character, and her gifts to him were not in vain.
After he left, Yan Hengyin gestured for Pei Shu’er to come over, his eyes quietly fixed on her, speaking in a gentle tone.
Pei Shu’er didn’t move closer, just gave a slight bow.
"Your Highness’s injury is too severe; I’m afraid I can’t heal it."
The original Pei Shu’er was completely fooled by Yan Hengyin, which was why she had such a hard time initially.
Even with Tang Zan, because of that evidence, there was a barrier between them.
The Third Prince, even if not the main culprit, was definitely among the masterminds.
She’s not stabbing him only because of the disparity in status.
Yan Hengyin was stunned at first, then showed intense anger on his face, Pei Shu’er, oh Pei Shu’er.
Didn’t she really like him before? If he got even slightly hurt, she would be very nervous and concerned.
Yet now, she clearly had the skills to heal, but refused to treat him.
Yan Hengyin felt his heart ache with anger, and some suffocating fury at Pei Shu’er’s insensitivity.
But seeing that Pei Shu’er was not coming over, and his wound pained him greatly.
He stood up and walked over to Pei Shu’er.
"Are you still blaming me?"
Pei Shu’er raised her head, "No, the Third Prince is overthinking."
Yan Hengyin sighed, adopting a gentle and helpless demeanor, which always worked wonders in front of Pei Shu’er.
"Shu’er, I thought you understood me. You’re more aware of my situation than anyone else; the Crown Prince has not the favor of the Emperor."
"And I’m the biological son of the Imperial Concubine, constantly under the scrutiny of the Crown Prince and the Empress. I cannot afford a single misstep."
After saying this, he looked at Pei Shu’er, noticing that she still didn’t speak, her face unresponsive.
He gritted his teeth; if not for his current severe injuries, with only Pei Shu’er capable of healing him.
He would definitely teach her not to forget her own status.
Yan Hengyin said, "I know you feel wronged about the affair with the War King’s family, but rest assured, as long as you obediently listen to me in the future, I will bring you into the mansion as well."
His hand reached out to embrace Pei Shu’er, ready to whisper sweet nothings like before.
"Rest assured, I will make you a concubine by then."
But Pei Shu’er dodged, her voice slightly indifferent, not even slightly moved by his proposal.
"But I am already married to someone else."
These words caused a spasm of pain in Yan Hengyin’s abdomen as he remembered that night when he watched Pei Shu’er being taken into Tang Zan’s room.
"Even so, what’s the matter? By then, I’ll give you a new identity, and who dares to contend with me? As for Tang Zan, a convict, it won’t be long before he dies."
"Shu’er, don’t be willful, treat me."
Hearing this, Pei Shu’er sat down on a stool to start treating Yan Hengyin.
She still wanted to hear more about Yan Hengyin’s plans regarding the third division.
Seeing Pei Shu’er , Yan Hengyin also breathed a sigh of relief and gently touched her hair.
"Shu’er is still considerate." ɴᴇᴡ ɴᴏᴠᴇʟ ᴄʜᴀᴘᴛᴇʀs ᴀʀᴇ ᴘᴜʙʟɪsʜᴇᴅ ᴏɴ 𝙣𝙤𝙫𝙚𝙡·𝕗𝕚𝕣𝕖·𝔫𝔢𝔱
Pei Shu’er felt a wave of goosebumps, but she didn’t forget her current purpose, and tentatively opened her mouth.
"Tang Zan has now found out that it was I who planted evidence in the third division, although I never did that. Knowing I would marry into the Tang Family, it’s impossible I dug a pit for myself."
Yan Hengyin’s eyes flashed coldly, and then he comforted her.
"I know you have been wronged in this matter, but don’t worry, once the third division is finished, you can come back."
Saying that, Yan Hengyin gritted his teeth.
"I didn’t expect Tang Zan to be so resilient, even at this stage, he still hasn’t died."
After saying that, recalling Pei Shu’er’s different treatment towards Tang Zan, he stopped speaking.
Pei Shu’er was no longer the person she used to be.
Otherwise, he could have simply taken Pei Shu’er away now, given her a new identity, and then made her a concubine.
Pei Shu’er’s intelligence and talent could be of great use to him.
Pei Shu’er hadn’t heard everything she wanted, feeling a bit frustrated.
She applied a bit more force in treating Yan Hengyin, causing him to hiss in pain.
His brow twitched; he seemed to want to curse but held back, speaking weakly but tenderly.
Pei Shu’er responded coldly, "This is already the lightest pressure, otherwise it can’t be treated."
Yan Hengyin said no more, feeling a bit aggrieved.
He also missed the old Pei Shu’er.
"Don’t blame me, I have my own difficulties, I do have some fondness for you."
Pei Shu’er merely wanted to laugh. The original Pei Shu’er was probably fooled by these words into being used over and over.
Thinking of the original self’s end, Pei Shu’er also felt an added hatred and apprehension towards Yan Hengyin.
Simultaneously, she felt sympathy for the original self.
Women nowadays are so naïve, being so manipulated by a man of such noble identity, losing oneself is only natural.
Pei Shu’er asked, "Why do all the servants at the Prince Zhan Mansion say I planted evidence?"
"This matter, can I tell you later?"
Yan Hengyin raised his hand, as if to touch Pei Shu’er.
But Pei Shu’er dodged away.
Yan Hengyin’s hand froze in mid-air.
Hadn’t she enjoyed his touch the most before?
Why was she so resistant now?
Anger appeared on Yan Hengyin’s face.
"Pei Shu’er, you should know you and Tang Zan are nearly over, haven’t you fallen for him?"