Chapter 413 - 415: Attending the Palace Banquet
On the eve of the Mid-Autumn Palace Banquet, Pei Huaian deliberately waited at the entrance, his smile deepening slowly as he saw the elaborately dressed attendees.
Standing together, they were not only a match in attire but also as a couple, a truly handsome man and a beautiful woman, as if heaven and earth had predestined them to be together.
Inside the carriage, Pei Huaian held Shao He’s hand, earnestly instructing her, "If anyone dares to trouble you, push back or retaliate. With this Prince backing you, you must absolutely not suffer any grievances."
Shao He pressed her lips into a smile, jokingly asking, "What if, by accident, I kill someone?"
"I can still support you as long as you are unharmed. Remember, I will always be your strongest support; I will never let anyone bully you," Pei Huaian said with genuine sincerity in his eyes.
Shao He slightly lowered her eyes, her heartbeat suddenly picking up pace for a few beats before she looked up, back to normal.
"Alright, I’ll remember that."
When the two arrived at the imperial palace, Pei Huaian had to pay his respects to The Emperor, and Shao He had to join the ladies to pay respects to the Empress Dowager, so they had to go their separate ways. Pei Huaian looked at her reluctantly.
Shao He pushed him gently, urging, "Go on, don’t keep The Emperor waiting."
"Okay, take good care of yourself," Pei Huaian instructed, still concerned.
Shao He nodded in agreement, watching him leave before turning to walk in another direction.