There is a table on the couch, and a small vase on the table. In the vase are two small hosta flowers, as delicate as jade, elegant and fragrant.

Outside the window, there was the sound of rain hitting the plantains, and on the table were two steaming bowls of braised pork noodles, a crab game, and several pickles to go with the noodles, neatly arranged, beautiful and fragrant.

Tao Ti sat cross-legged on the couch and looked at Pei Yan opposite, "I didn't want to eat rice at night, so I just cooked some noodles... I didn't expect you to come, Your Highness... Well, you just have to make do with it?"

Pei Yan said warmly, "That's good."

Tao Ti smiled and said, "Yeah, then eat it quickly. The noodles taste best while they are hot. They will become lumpy if left for a long time."

Pei Yan picked up the chopsticks and looked at the noodles in front of him. The noodles were even in thickness and showed a light yellow color. There was a layer of braised pork on top, which was crystal clear, crispy and tender. A hard-boiled egg was cut in half, and the two were firm.

The crispy bok choy garnishes a bowl of noodles with rich colors, making your index fingers move just by looking at it.

The noodles are soft and smooth, and the noodle soup is fragrant. The braised pork is even softer, glutinous and fragrant, fat but not greasy, and has an extremely delicious taste.

"Your Highness, don't just eat noodles, try this crab. The yellow croaker purchased in the kitchen today is very fresh, and Manager Sun specially sent me a few." Tao Ti suggested.

"Crab race?" Pei Yan's eyes fell on the golden and delicious dishes on the middle plate.

"Well, it's actually just fried fish with eggs. However, this dish tastes very similar to crabs, but it's more delicious than crabs, so it's called Sai Crab." Tao Ti introduced him with interest, "Look at the snow-white and tender fish meat.

Slippery, does it look like crab meat? And the golden yolk, does it look like crab roe?"

Pei Yan had a smile on his lips, "Yeah, like."

Picking up a chopstick and putting it into his mouth, he raised his eyebrows and said, "The taste is good, delicious and tender, so it fits the name of the dish."

Tao Ti was happy when she saw that he liked to eat, "If you like to eat, eat more. If you have a good appetite, you will be in good health."

To be honest, when she saw him looking so thin and pale, she subconsciously had the urge to feed him, wanting to feed him to make him stronger and healthier - uh, why did the more she thought about it, the more maternal love he looked like?

No, no, motherly love is messy.

Well, she does this out of sympathy for the poor little thing and her cherishment and love for beautiful things! Just like feeding red panda cubs, kittens, puppies, and hamsters...

Pei Yan didn't know that he had already compared himself with n animals in Tao Ti's mind. When he was almost done eating, he put down his chopsticks and wiped the corners of his mouth with a handkerchief gracefully.

"I heard that you sent your personal maid back to the Hou Mansion?" he asked casually.

A flash of astonishment flashed across Tao Ti's face. When she came to her senses, she said seriously, "Well, she prefers to be an errand in the Marquis' Mansion, so I will let her leave the palace."

Pei Yan said softly, "In this way..." but did not continue to ask further questions.

It would be fine if he didn't mention Zi Shuang. As soon as he mentioned this matter, Tao Ti couldn't help but get entangled. Should he tell Pei Yan about Pei Changzhou's letter?

If you say that, the past events between the original owner and Pei Changzhou will be revealed. Pei Yan is not in good health, and he is not likely to be so angry that he vomits blood. Then he is really guilty.

But if he didn't say anything, he felt he wasn't honest enough, keeping him in the dark...and who knows if Pei Changzhou would not give up and continue to engage in other sexy tricks.

Ahhhhh...what should I do?

Tao Ti frowned gloomily, stuffing noodles into her mouth one mouthful after another, her cheeks bulging like a squirrel storing food.

Seeing her worried look, Pei Yan reminded her softly, "Eat slowly, be careful not to choke."

As he spoke, he handed her a glass of warm water.

Tao Ti glanced at him gratefully and caught a glimpse of his almost transparent pale skin. After thinking about it, she decided to hide it from him first.

Poor Pei Yan doesn't have long to live. It only lasts for more than a year after he dies. It's better for him to enjoy the remaining days in peace and not worry about those useless things.

Besides, she has made up her mind not to have anything to do with Pei Changzhou anymore. Even if Pei Changzhou sends letters or approaches deliberately in the future, she can't afford to offend him, so why can't he hide?

It was raining non-stop outside, so Pei Yan took the opportunity to rest in Yaoguang Hall.

Tao Ti didn't care, and boiled two cups of hot milk, one cup for each of him.

"Drinking more milk is good for your health, and drinking it before going to bed can help you sleep."

"Is it?"

"Yeah, I read it in the medical book." Tao Ti said, as if to prove her words, she raised her head and drank the whole glass of milk in her hand.

At the end, she looked at him with a pair of watery black eyes, as if to say, "Look, I've finished drinking. You can drink without worry."

When Pei Yan saw her like this, his deep black pupils turned a soft color. Suddenly, he took a step forward and stretched out his hand towards her.

When the cold fingers touched the corner of her mouth, Tao Ti was stunned for a moment.

He, he, he... what is he doing?

This distance, this posture, this gentle gaze...

She just felt like the little deer in her heart was going crazy, running rampant and crashing to death...

Pei Yan wiped the corners of her mouth with his clean fingers. When he saw the shock and shyness in her sparkling eyes, he explained, "There are milk stains on the corners of your mouth. They are white and look like they have a long growth."

Circle the mustache.”

Tao Ti, "This, this is it..."

Snap, the deer suddenly broke his waist in embarrassment, and his charming fantasy suddenly disappeared without a trace.

"I'm offended." Pei Yan took back his hand and took a step back.

"No, it's okay, thank you." Tao Ti felt her cheeks getting hot.

Pei Yan's lips curved, "But she's still cute."

Tao Ti, "!!!"

The little deer in my heart came to life again, and danced happily, singing that today is a good day...

Wuwuwuwu, mom, I’ve become successful, and the beauty praises me for being cute!

If Qiongqi were here at this moment, she would definitely hold Qiongqi's shoulders and shake them wildly back and forth, "Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhh he praised me for being cute! I am cute!"

Pei Yan saw that Tao Ti was blushing and silent, and her round eyes were like bright gems, bright and clear, which made him feel an inexplicable emotion.

He suppressed the strange emotion, turned away his eyes, picked up the milk on the table, and took a sip.

"Does it taste good? I added sugar, it should taste pretty good." Tao Ti asked impatiently, with anticipation written on her face.

Pei Yan met her eyes again, and that strange feeling came over him again. He didn't say anything, just drank the milk in one gulp and nodded towards her.

Tao Ti narrowed her eyes and smiled, "Then if you get used to drinking it, you can ask the kitchen to prepare it for you every day."

Let the kitchen prepare it?

Pei Yan's thick eyelashes drooped slightly, covering the inexplicable loss in his eyes, and whispered, "Okay."

Late at night, the two fell asleep together.

Tao Ti's sleep quality was very good. As soon as she touched the pillow, she fell asleep soon.

Listening to the soft breathing in his ears, Pei Yan slowly turned his head and saw her sleeping sweetly.

Her long black hair was piled peacefully on the soft blue pillow, and her thin moon-white pajamas were worn neatly and tightly, without revealing any trace of her youthful beauty.

Thinking of her natural and casual sleeping appearance last time, a slight smile appeared in Pei Yan's calm eyes.

After a moment, he gently lifted the quilt, slowly got out of bed, and walked steadily to the window outside the hall.

As soon as the window is opened, the cold wind blows in the face along with the moisture of the rain, which makes the brain sober.

After three rapid and sharp whistles, a black figure flashed in from the window, knelt on one knee and said, "Master."

Pei Yan's handsome face was expressionless, and his voice was low and cold, "I've been keeping an eye on Pei Changzhou lately."

Based on his understanding of Pei Changzhou, that man would never give up so willingly.

"Yes." The secret guard responded.

"Besides, the maid the Crown Princess sent out of the palace knows too much. Tell her to shut up."

"I obey my orders." The dead will always shut up.

After the secret guards retreated, Pei Yan returned to the bedside.

Tao Ti's sleeping position has changed from lying on her back to lying on her side, with one arm draped outside the quilt. On her white and slender wrist, the white jade bracelet is shiny and soft.

Just now I thought she was sleeping well, but after a while she became restless. As if with a bit of helplessness, Pei Yan bent down, gently lifted the quilt, pinched her limp arm, and put it back under the quilt.

As if she felt someone touching her, Tao Ti's eyelashes trembled, and she let out a lazy cry from her little mouth.

Soft, coquettish, and a bit coquettish.

Pei Yan stared at her sleeping face and thought to herself, this cute and quiet look was quite annoying.
Chapter completed!