After I captured the wrong male lead, I broke off the engagement and married the villain

Nangong Yuan didn't take those things to heart, and her contact with Pei Ji was sporadic.

As the year draws to a close, officials from all over the country have to return to Beijing to report on their work.

As a new official entering the court, Pei Ji has a lot to do.

Welcoming and seeing off guests are both sciences.

"Miss, today is the Little New Year. Please go and pay your respects to the Madam first."

Nangong Yuan drank some tea early in the morning before packing up to meet Mrs. Shen.

There were many guests coming today, so Nangong Yuan helped to make arrangements.

"A Yuan, go and have a rest. I'll call you if there's anything else."

Hearing this, Nangong Yuan paused and said, "I'm fine, mother. I'll talk to you after I'm done with this."

"You kid."

"Miss Nangong loves her mother so much that others really envy her."

Nangong Yuan held up a handkerchief to cover the corners of her lips and smiled: "It's what children should do, madam, thank you for your praise."

"Oh, Miss Nangong has grown into a very graceful lady, surpassing many noble ladies in Kyoto."

"You are so weak and graceful, Madam, you really embarrass me."

There are so many noble ladies in Kyoto, and Nangong Yuan is not even qualified to be one of them.

Not to mention, the capital city is expensive, so she is really not good enough.

"Hurry up and sit down, hurry up and sit down, and chat with us."

Nangong Yuan smiled and sat down beside them, serving them tea.

"By the way, I heard a few days ago that you were interested in marrying into the Pei family?"

Mrs. Shen smiled and shook her head: "We are just taking a look, there is no progress yet."

"Also, it all depends on the children's own wishes. We can't force them together."

Seeing this, the others had different expressions.

There were also many people present who had girls of marriageable age at home, and after hearing this, they all made up their minds.

"Really? Madam, you are spoiling the children too much. Marriage is a big deal. It's decided by the parents and the matchmaker. There is no room for them to discuss it."

Madam Shen heard this and said, "Ayuan is the only girl in our family. I don't have many children, so I naturally focus on the children."

She speaks very gently and looks very generous and dignified.

"The girl should make up her mind quickly, otherwise it will be troublesome for girls to get married when they get older."

Nangong Yuan smiled and said, "As for me, I just want to be able to serve my parents for a long time. After all, my brother is away at war, and there is no one to take care of us at home. I will just grow up when I grow up."

The others were choked and speechless.

If you want to say that Madam Shen spoils Nangong Yuan, I'd be happy to do so.

To say that she doesn't want to marry someone shocking is too shocking, but when people bring up the issue of filial piety, there's really nothing to say.

"Ayuan, you are so thoughtful. I don't know how happy your mother must be to have a child like you."

Mrs. Shen smiled very softly beside her.

Nangong Yuan didn't want to play Tai Chi with this group of people, so after sitting for a while, she said she would go to the kitchen to see how the food was being prepared.

"Miss, please sit here for a while."

Nangong Yuan shook her head, put on her cloak and said, "It's a bit stuffy in the room, I'll get some fresh air."

"But it's easy to catch a cold. The room is so hot, you'd better not let the wind blow."

Tao Zhu pulled her under the eaves, and the two looked at each other.

"Ah, Kyoto... Madam, it's just trouble."

She never wanted to scheme against others, let alone engage in house feuds.

When these noble ladies sit together, every word they say can be a trap and problems can arise if one is not careful.

Nangong Yuan thought about it and felt that if she had to fight with this group of people every day, she would probably suffocate to death.

"Miss, do you think it's troublesome to take care of the housework?"

"Not really. It's just like that when dealing with people. I don't want to stay like this anyway."

Tao Zhu seemed a little melancholy after hearing this: "What can we do? Miss can't not get married."

"Silly girl, it's still early, just take it one step at a time."

Nangong Yuan brushed off the snow blown by the wind on her sleeves and turned to go to the kitchen.

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It was almost afternoon when everyone was sent away.

Nangong Yuan felt a little tired and fell asleep on the couch.

It was Tao Zhu who woke her up: "Miss, today is the Little New Year, have some glutinous rice balls."

"it is good."

This is a custom in Kyoto. People have to eat regardless of whether they are hungry or not, as it is a way to express good wishes for the future.

Nangong Yuan got up, took a bite, swallowed it and said, "It's still so sweet."

"Miss doesn't like it. I'll ask them to put less sugar in it tomorrow."

"No, I won't eat it anymore anyway."

She stood up and washed her face, and just as she turned around, she bumped into a burly figure.

"what!"

She was startled and chopped out subconsciously.

The other person raised his hand slightly, grasped her wrist, and held her in his arms.

"It's me, A Yuan."

When Nangong Yuan heard this familiar voice, she froze in place.

"Xiao Heyun?"

"What, you're surprised?"

Nangong Yuan looked up at him blankly, with a bewildered look on her face: "Why are you back?"

"It's almost the New Year. Before I left, didn't I promise you that I would spend the New Year with you?"

Nangong Yuan stood there in a daze, not saying anything for a long time.

"You're not that moved, are you? You're about to cry?"

Her slightly raised eyes were filled with moisture, and she looked a little pitiful.

"I'm sorry, it's my fault. Did I scare you?"

Nangong Yuan shook her head and said, "That's not the case."

"Ayuan, don't cry."

Xiao Heyun reached out and wiped the corners of her eyes, wiping away the tears that were seeping out.

Her skin is so thin that it turns red at the slightest touch.

The red glow-like mark was particularly obvious on the swallowtail, making Nangong Yuan look like she was crying.

"I'm sorry, I took the initiative. Don't be sad."

Nangong Yuan said: "No, I am very happy to see you coming, but you entered the capital without an imperial edict. If someone catches you, you will be finished."

"Who said I came to the capital without an imperial edict?"

"What do you mean? Did His Majesty ask you to come?"

Xiao Heyun nodded: "That's right."

That being said, there is no problem.

Nangong Yuan breathed a sigh of relief: "That's good, that's good, you sit down first."

He climbed over the wall secretly and Tao Zhu wanted to greet him loudly when he saw him, but then he changed his mind and thought it would be bad if it brought trouble to Nangong Yuan, so he allowed him to come in.

"You seem to have lost some weight."

Nangong Yuan subconsciously covered her cheeks: "No."

"Obviously, are you in any trouble? Tell me."

Xiao Heyun was dressed in a black brocade robe and a cloak of the same color, looking very imposing.

"It's no big deal, I can handle it, don't worry."

"Then I have it. If you don't tell me... I will check it myself."

Nangong Yuan stretched out her hand to stop him and said, "Okay, okay, I'll tell you what I want to say."

"Ah."

He looked at her so seriously that Nangong Yuan felt a little helpless, but still said: "Actually, it is related to the assassination of His Majesty. I always feel that this matter is not that simple. After saving the fifth prince, I was a little worried, but I didn't find any traces."

"You mean... someone is targeting you?"