Chapter 250: Chapter 251 Some Bad Habits Chapter 250: Chapter 251 Some Bad Habits Shao He’s smile was barely visible, and her eyes conveyed a deep sorrow.
Pei Huaian noticed her mood was off immediately and brushed the dust off himself as he walked over to her.
“Standing here watching the moon is so boring, let me take you up for a better view.”
With that, Pei Huaian didn’t wait for her response; he directly wrapped his arms around Shao He’s slender waist, lightly pushed off with his toes, and soared into the air, disappearing from the spot in the blink of an eye.
By the time Shao He realized what had happened, the two of them were already standing atop the ridge of the roof.
Shao He’s mouth dropped open in astonishment as the altitude allowed her to feel the constant breezes of fresh air.
Pei Huaian slightly furrowed his brow, keenly sensing Shao He’s discomfort, “Is something troubling you?”
“No…” Shao He shook her head in denial.
Looking at her slightly panicked eyes, Pei Huaian pursed his lips and drew nearer, saying, “You’re not good at lying.”
“I…” Shao He lowered her head, not daring to meet Pei Huaian’s gaze; indeed, she was troubled.
Pei Huaian reached out and gently ruffled Shao He’s hair, asking tenderly, “Tell me, what challenge have you encountered?”
Looking into Pei Huaian’s earnest eyes, Shao He hesitated before slowly beginning to speak.
“Do you know of the abominable practice where inserting a silver needle into the crown of a baby girl’s head can prevent her soul from reincarnating?”
Her voice faltered, her eyes dim and lifeless as she continued, “Does it really matter whether it is a boy or a girl?”
Pei Huaian held her hand, looking firmly into her eyes and said, “It doesn’t matter.”
“Then why does Lady Fang go to great lengths, even at the risk of harming the child, just to have Jhiang Yijia bear a son? Are women merely tools for childbearing?”
Shao He wondered whether she too might end up in the same situation, constantly birthing more children if unable to produce a son, even agreeing to her husband taking concubines.
No, this wasn’t the life she wanted!
Pei Huaian saw the agitation in her heart and spoke slowly, “I believe this is Fang Jue’s responsibility, who could neither persuade his mother nor protect his wife and daughters; that’s incompetence.”
“If Fang Jue really had any initiative, he could move out of the Fang Residence and establish his own household. Yet, he only ever avoids facing the truth.”
“Over the years, he has dutifully fulfilled every whim of Lady Fang’s, the so-called loving husband; has he ever considered his wife’s feelings?”
“However, these are ultimately your views, and not everyone may act as you predict.”
After listening to Pei Huaian’s explanation, Shao He calmed down slightly.
Pei Huaian gazed at her with devoted eyes and said very earnestly, “I will definitely protect you and our child. I will not let anyone harm you; anyone who dares will have to step over my dead body first.”
Shao He found it dumbfounding to hear such a solemn declaration suddenly, but recalling how Pei Huaian had publically wounded Chu Yu before, she believed he might really mean his words.
Seeing the suddenly quiet Pei Huaian, she didn’t know what to say.
The two remained on the rooftop, watching the full moon, as silver moonlight fell upon them.
Qingxia looked up at the two on the roof and couldn’t help but remark again, “Miss and the Fifth Prince truly make a perfect match.”
“Miss isn’t suited for getting involved in royal conflicts, she dislikes trouble,” Qing Shan felt the Miss wouldn’t choose the Fifth Prince, simply because his status brought enough troubles.
But now, seeing the two of them standing on the rooftop, that notion seemed a bit shaken; they indeed looked well-matched.
Pei Huaian took Shao He and leaped down from the rooftop, the pair like celestial beings descending to the mundane realm.
The nanny was just walking over with Xiao Linzhang, who had finished his meal when the child spotted them and sweetly murmured, “Daddy! Mommy!”
Right away, Pei Huaian let go and quickly walked over to take the child.
“Xiao Linzhang, were you good today, did you eat well?”
“Yes! Daddy! Ate! Drank!”
Xiao Linzhang said in his milky voice, his expression begging for praise, causing Pei Huaian to laugh heartily.
Xiao Linzhang gazed upward with a naive and adorable expression.
Suddenly, a knocking sound came from the door. Pei Huaian took the child into the room while Shao He approached the main door.
“It’s us, Shao He, please come and open the door.”
“Who are you? I don’t recognize you. Please leave.”
Shao He already knew who was outside—none other than Shao Zhengru and Mei Ying—but she didn’t want to open the door for them.
“Don’t be , Shao He. We’ve brought some things to see the child; just let us come in and sit for a while,” Shao Zhengru pleaded at the door, hoping she would relent and let them in.
“My child doesn’t need anything. Keep your insincere words to yourself. If you don’t leave, I will have you thrown out.”
Shao Zhengru and Mei Ying looked at each other, realizing this approach was futile and decided to leave for the time being.
When Shao He heard no more noise outside the door, she finally instructed someone to open it, and seeing their retreating figures, a cold smile curled her lips.
Back in the courtyard, Pei Huaian suddenly ran out laughing like a fool.
“Xiao Linzhang, Xiao Linzhang…”
Shao He didn’t wait for him to finish speaking; she ran inside, relieved to see the child clumsily standing up by holding on to something, a gratified smile appearing in her eyes.