Shocked! The salty concubine was spoiled by the cold prince

Chapter 228 Worry

Gu Jiaorong thought Pei Xu would not come back for lunch, but unexpectedly, Pei Xu came back just as they put the meat into the pot.

"Your Majesty, have you finished your work? Why are you back so soon?"

Gu Jiaorong blinked and asked in a casual tone.

Privately, she was usually so casual with Pei Xu, and the palace maids were used to it. But now that His Majesty had returned, there was no need for them to accompany the Empress for dinner.

Shaoyao led a group of people down quietly, taking the little princess and the little prince away with them, leaving the space to Pei Xu.

"I'm not done yet, but I thought it was time for you to eat, so I came back to keep you company."

Pei Xu sat next to Gu Jiaorong, picked up the chopsticks and started cooking.

"Why did you think of eating hot pot today?"

He knew that Gu Jiaorong was greedy, so he arranged a lot of chefs in the imperial kitchen, including those who were good at cooking, making snacks, and making soup.

Gu Jiaorong smiled and said, "I see the weather is going to get warm soon. If I don't eat now, I'm afraid I won't have another chance in the future."

Although eating hot pot in summer is also very good, modern times have air conditioning. If she were here, Gu Jiaorong still wouldn't want to eat something so hot in the summer.

This was a good reason, and Pei Xu did not ask any further questions.

"Your Majesty, are you handling your affairs smoothly? Shaoyao said you got up early this morning."

Gu Jiaorong was not curious about his affairs, but there was nothing wrong in chatting with him during the meal.

Pei Xu didn't intend to hide it from her. "Those envoys are indeed restless. They even tried to break into the palace last night. Unfortunately, they were stopped by Fu'an and caught red-handed. Today we will deal with this matter."

Dealing with an envoy is not a big deal, but Pei Xu wants more than just killing one person.

Just as he had thought before, he had just ascended the throne and did not want to start a war.

If war breaks out among the nations, he will have to lead the army in person to boost morale so that his soldiers will surely advance bravely. However, his children are still young and need their parents' company.

Pei Xu did some calculations in his heart. If he could exchange this matter for ten years of stability, then what would be left to Nian Nian would be a wealthy dynasty.

As an emperor, he hopes that the country will become better and better.

As a father, he naturally wants to leave the best for his son.

Therefore, no matter what the considerations were, he had to achieve his goal this time.

"I didn't expect something like this to happen last night. It's a pity I slept so soundly, otherwise I could have gotten up and gone with His Majesty to see what was happening."

Gu Jiaorong did not mention that she had woken up, but just said it with a smile.

She knew that as long as she asked, Pei Xu would definitely agree, but she had never thought of this.

As long as Pei Xu's heart remains the same as it is today, the throne will belong to her son sooner or later, and there is no need for her to rush to show off.

As a soul from another world, the most important thing for her is to protect herself.

Gu Jiaorong knows the greatness of love, but she is not sure whether the power of love can help Pei Xu overcome the truth.

"If I knew you were interested, I would definitely take you with me."

Pei Xu did not spoil her fun, but continued with a smile.

"But it's better this way. If I really had to join in the fun, I'm afraid I wouldn't be able to sit here and enjoy the hot pot so leisurely."

Gu Jiaorong sniffed, and the aroma of the hot pot immediately drifted into her nose.

"It's a pity that Shaoyao won't let me eat the spicy hot pot, otherwise it would be even more delicious."

There was a hint of regret in Gu Jiaorong's tone, but she quickly recovered.

"But it doesn't matter. I'll be able to eat it sooner or later. There's still a long way to go."

Pei Xu liked to hear her say this, as if she was saying that they still had a long future ahead of them.

Although Gu Jiaorong would say nice words to please him, she would never say sweet words like "I love you."

Gu Jiaorong doesn't feel safe, so how can he feel safe too?

But neither of them made clear what they were thinking.

Some things are better left in your heart.

"Your Majesty, you have worked hard. Eat more meat. The meat delivered by the imperial kitchen today is very fresh."

Gu Jiaorong was only thinking about eating and no longer cared about Pei Xu.

Pei Xu was very satisfied to see that she was enjoying her meal and still remembered him.

The two of them silently buried their heads in eating the hot pot, and no one spoke again.

After Pei Xu put down his chopsticks, Gu Jiaorong asked in surprise, "Your Majesty, do you have a poor appetite? Why did you eat so little today?"

She didn't want Pei Xu to have any health problems. Her son and daughter were still young and definitely depended on their father. Moreover, the country also depended on Pei Xu to protect it.

"It's okay. I'm not very hungry today."

Pei Xu shook his head. He didn't eat much before, but after being with Gu Jiaorong, he saw how relish she ate, and sometimes he couldn't help but eat an extra bowl of rice with her.

"Eat yours, don't worry about me, I'll be gone soon."

Pei Xu looked at Gu Jiaorong with gentle eyes, which contained a lot of tenderness.

No one knows how much Pei Xu likes Gu Jiaorong now.

Pei Xu was like a dragon that had found a treasure in a cave. He guarded his treasure secretly and refused to let outsiders take a second look at it.

Even if no one covets his treasure, he just wants to keep it well.

What's more, Gu Jiaorong is so beautiful and has a good temper. The third brother has coveted her since the beginning. It is possible that other people will like Gu Jiaorong when they see her.

Gu Jiaorong had no idea of his ridiculous thoughts, nor did she care about his gaze. She lowered her head and ate seriously.

Pei Xu calculated the time to leave and did not wait for her to finish eating.

After Pei Xu left, Gu Jiaorong breathed a sigh of relief and no longer cared about her image.

Although she and Pei Xu could be considered an old married couple, she still had some baggage in front of Pei Xu.

Gu Jiaorong was not sure how long Pei Xu's love for an ordinary woman could last, but she hoped that this friendship could last as they grew older, so that the three of them, mother and son, would no longer have to rely on Pei Xu to survive.

Even at this point, she still couldn't completely let go.

Gu Jiaorong knew that this might be a bit ungrateful of her, but there was nothing she could do. She always remembered that she was from the 21st century and not a native of ancient times.

She didn't care if Pei Xu changed his mind, nor did she care if Pei Xu took a concubine, but she wanted to live, and no one could deprive her of her right to live.

Thinking of this, Gu Jiaorong put down her chopsticks.

Some of them can’t eat anymore.

"Peony, come and clear the table."

Gu Jiaorong felt that she should express her concern for Pei Xu. At least during this period of time, she wanted him to feel her kindness, so that when old grudges were brought up in the future, it would not be all because of her greed.

So, she made a decision to cook for Pei Xu herself in the evening.