Ning Yuwang couldn't fathom Pei Yunlu's thoughts, but she liked well - behaved and docile young girls.
Perhaps it was because since she entered the world, she had seen many girls who were overly pampered, such as Ning Yuqin, Rong Wan, and An Xingzhi.
They truly disgusted the dragon.
Pei Yunlu was both good - looking and well - behaved. After learning that she was Yan Zhao's younger sister, Ning Yuwang already felt a sense of closeness towards her as if she were a part of the family.
She carefully applied medicine to Pei Yunlu's palm and repeatedly instructed, "Don't let the wound get wet."
The medicine she applied to Pei Yunlu was "Jade Scarless", newly developed by Doctor Yan.
It could relieve pain, disperse stasis, and leave no scars.
It also had a certain beauty - enhancing effect. After application, the skin would become fairer.
It was more like a beauty product than a wound medicine.
Because Ning Yuwang had provided many precious medicinal herbs, Doctor Yan specially developed this bottle of beauty - enhancing medicine.
If the effects were spread, this medicine would surely be snatched up by the noble ladies in the capital.
Coupled with Doctor Yan's reputation as a "miracle doctor", it would be extremely valuable.
But Ning Yuwang gave it to Pei Yunlu without a second thought.
Pei Yunlu was not short - sighted. She knew that Ning Yuwang was extremely wealthy.
Naturally, she guessed that this bottle of medicine was a good thing and happily accepted it.
Seeing that her wound was bandaged, Lu Jin's worry completely disappeared.
Noticing that Pei Yunlu seemed to have something else to talk to Ning Yuwang, he wisely stepped back first.
He didn't notice at all the meaningful look from Ning Yuwang behind him.
"Princess Consort?" Pei Yunlu softly called, hesitation hidden in her eyes.
"Hmm?" Ning Yuwang looked back, propping her chin slightly, looking rather leisurely.
Pei Yunlu regretted it. She bit her lip, not knowing how to start.
She had been repeatedly warned by Yan Zhao not to reveal her true identity in public.
But Ning Yuwang was Yan Zhao's wife, and she trusted her from the bottom of her heart.
She stammered a bit, "Has the Crown Prince mentioned Yunlu to the Princess Consort?"
If Ning Yuwang didn't know the relationship between Yan Zhao and Pei Yunlu, she would surely misunderstand Pei Yunlu's words at this moment and even think that she was another An Xingzhi.
"He has."
"Really?"
Pei Yunlu's joy was obvious. Her gaze towards Ning Yuwang became even more affectionate, and the word "Sister - in - law" was about to blurt out!
Ning Yuwang pressed her tongue against her teeth, feeling a bit playful. "Miss Pei is the granddaughter of the Crown Prince's teacher. If she is bullied outside, the Crown Prince will surely protect her safety."
"Ah?"
Pei Yunlu's joy stalled. "Did the Crown Prince only say this?"
She thought that her brother had already told Ning Yuwang everything. Now she was even more disappointed.
A trace of grievance involuntarily showed in her eyes.
Ning Yuwang murmured in her heart. To be honest, Pei Yunlu looked exactly like a girl abandoned by Yan Zhao at this moment.
Fortunately, she knew the situation in advance, or she would really be as jealous as she was on her wedding night!
"Of course, he said something else."
"What was it?"
Hope flared up in Pei Yunlu's eyes again. She was eagerly waiting.
She looked exactly like Yan Zhao today when he was afraid of being abandoned.
But Ning Yuwang couldn't bear to tease her anymore. She gently tapped Pei Yunlu's forehead. "It's probably that the Crown Prince has a younger sister he can't recognize publicly."
Pei Yunlu pursed her lips and smiled, but there were tears in her eyes. "Sister - in - law."
Whenever Chu Nian'an called Ning Yuwang "Cousin - in - law", she was always envious.
She also wanted to announce to the world that Ning Yuwang was her real sister - in - law.
But...
She couldn't.
Her brother said that before the overall situation was settled, she could only be Pei Yunlu for the rest of her life.
Her real identity would always be hidden.
Although she never knew why she had to hide her identity.
But she always listened to Yan Zhao. She had quietly played the role of "Pei Yunlu" for five years.
"It's a pity that I can only call you Yunlu for now." Ning Yuwang gently hugged her and said firmly, "But don't worry. Soon you will regain your identity as Yan Xi."
"I trust my brother, and I also trust you, Sister - in - law."
She had endured for five years, so Pei Yunlu wasn't in a hurry.
Seeing that her brother and sister - in - law were harmonious, happy, and prosperous, she was also happy in her heart.
When Pei Yunlu left Ning Yuwang's room, she deliberately suppressed her expression, but her steps were a bit hasty.
Fortunately, there was a cool breeze on the deck, and few people were stupid enough to stay outside in the wind.
No one noticed the difference between her today and before.
When she returned to her own compartment, Pei Yunlu lay on the bed, hugging the quilt and laughing out loud.
Even when she was going to see Yan Zhao at night, there was no trace of fear in her heart.
Because just now, Ning Yuwang had carefully asked her how she met Lu Jin.
Pei Yunlu trusted Ning Yuwang, so she told her everything.
It turned out that although Elder Pei was an old - fashioned court official, he was not rigid.
He didn't like to restrict her either.
On the surface, Pei Yunlu was the eldest legitimate daughter of the Pei family, raised in the inner chambers. But in private, she disguised herself as a medical girl, collecting herbs and treating patients.
One day, she went to the mountains outside the capital to collect herbs.
Unexpectedly, she sprained her ankle on the way and almost fell into a deep ravine.
It was Lu Jin who appeared in time to save her. He was also looking for a certain herb to make incense.
Pei Yunlu was grateful for his life - saving grace. Moreover, since Lu Jin also understood medical principles, they could communicate smoothly.
The two even made an appointment to collect herbs together next time for mutual support.
After getting along for many times, Pei Yunlu and Lu Jin fell in love with each other.
As for the time Ning Yuwang saw them on the Mid - Autumn Festival, it was their first date.
Today, Chu Nian'an invited everyone to go boating on the lake to enjoy the snow. Thinking that she had no one to accompany her, Pei Yunlu simply invited Lu Jin.
Seeing the beautiful snow scenery, she learned to paint from Lu Jin while she inscribed poems.
If they hadn't been disturbed by Gu Xiao, they would have already completed a painting of the snow scenery by now.
It was precisely because of Pei Yunlu's frankness that Ning Yuwang finally let go of her guard against Lu Jin.
"Could you please say some good words for Lu Jin in front of my brother, Sister - in - law?"
Elder Pei had met Lu Jin and knew that he was well - learned and honest.
He took a fancy to Lu Jin's talent and had already taken him as his disciple.
So the Pei family was not an obstacle. It was only Yan Zhao that Pei Yunlu was always worried about his attitude after knowing.
Therefore, she had always hidden this matter.
Even on this boat trip, she actually hoped not to be discovered.
"Do you really like him?"
Ning Yuwang had struggled for a long time to recognize her own love. Naturally, she was surprised by Pei Yunlu's boldness and directness.
Pei Yunlu nodded. "Lu Jin has the ambition to make progress. His future is promising."
As if worried that Ning Yuwang would misunderstand, she added another sentence, "Yunlu is prepared no matter whether he is poor or wealthy in the future."
She knew that with Lu Jin's talent, he would surely pass the imperial examinations.
Especially since Lu Jin was now Elder Pei's disciple, he would only become more successful.
But worried that Yan Zhao and Ning Yuwang wouldn't believe her, the young girl showed all her feelings.
"Aren't you afraid that he will betray you?"
Although she actually approved, this thought suddenly popped up in Ning Yuwang's mind, and she couldn't help but blurt it out.
The thought was so inexplicable that she frowned slightly.
But Pei Yunlu didn't notice. She pursed her lips and smiled. "If he betrays me, let Brother and Sister - in - law avenge me."
Everyone in the capital knew about Yan Zhao's bad reputation and Ning Yuwang's arrogance.
At the right time, Pei Yunlu would surely clarify the matter.
If she really misjudged someone and Lu Jin was really a heartless man, his end would not be better than hers!
Sure enough, as the younger sister of Yan Zhao, although she seemed gentle and weak on the surface, she had the decisiveness and boldness of her general father deep in her bones.