As the two were tugging at each other, Jiang Sihe had already been pulled by Pei Xueji into a secluded path. There was a rather large bamboo grove beside the path.
Before Jiang Sihe could react, she was pulled into the bamboo grove.
"What on earth do you want to show me..."
Before Jiang Sihe could finish her sentence, her mouth was covered by Pei Xueji, who also shook her head at her and made a shushing gesture.
Then they saw two people walking over from the other end of the path.
One was as straight and tall as a pine tree, and the other was wearing a light purple dress, looking as delicate as a flower.
When the two got closer, Jiang Sihe was instantly shocked!
Pei Yanchao?
Then the other one must be... Miss He?
Jiang Sihe quickly held her breath and couldn't help scolding Pei Xueji in her heart.
This girl really knows how to cause trouble for her. She had been trying to avoid Pei Yanchao, but now she was pulled here to eavesdrop on his meeting with a potential match.
If Pei Yanchao were to find out, she was afraid she would be doomed!
Pei Xueji still thought she couldn't see clearly enough and craned her neck to look out.
"What are they saying? I can't hear clearly..."
This time it was Jiang Sihe's turn to cover her mouth. Goodness, please be quiet!
If they were discovered, it would be bad for both of them. God, please bless them not to be found...
The two people were getting closer and closer to them, and Jiang Sihe was desperately hoping that they would leave soon.
But as luck would have it, the two stopped just a few steps away from them.
"Brother Yanchao... Did you read the calligraphy copy I sent you a few days ago? Do you think I've made any progress?"
Hearing the affected words, Pei Xueji shivered.
"I've been busy with official business and have no time to spare!"
The cold tone was like a wall that kept people at a distance...
Jiang Sihe couldn't help but want to crane her neck to see if the girl outside was not beautiful enough.
That's why he was so cold - hearted and hurtful with his words...
Apparently Miss He didn't care and continued in a coquettish voice.
"Brother Yanchao, I'm so happy that you could come to today's banquet... I wonder if you understand what the elders mean...?"
"Miss He, I've already said just now that I came to the He Mansion today for official business, not personal matters..."
Jiang Sihe couldn't help but look at Pei Xueji and accuse her with her eyes.
Your uncle is really heartless!
Pei Xueji seemed to understand and nodded at her in agreement.
"But... Today it was clearly agreed by the elders of both families. On the surface, it's a banquet for father's colleagues, but actually it's..."
"I've already made it clear just now. I have no intention of getting married for the time being..."
Before Pei Yanchao could finish his sentence, Pei Xueji in the bamboo grove moved her foot slightly, making a soft sound.
Jiang Sihe saw Pei Yanchao looking towards the bamboo grove where they were hiding. Cold sweat broke out on her body.
There was a hint of killing intent hidden in those cold eyes, which Jiang Sihe had never seen before. Even though she knew Pei Yanchao was cold - hearted before, today she truly witnessed his killing intent for a moment.
Pei Yanchao walked over, and Jiang Sihe pinched her fingers and held her breath.
Just as Pei Yanchao raised his hand to push aside the bamboo, Pei Xueji suddenly rushed out, blocking Jiang Sihe behind her.
"Uncle, what a coincidence!"
Pei Xueji greeted Pei Yanchao trying to look calm.
Pei Yanchao's cold eyes glanced behind her and then he coldly asked, "What are you doing here?"
Afraid that her uncle would find Jiang Sihe behind her, Pei Xueji walked outwards, forcing Pei Yanchao to take a few steps back.
"I just wanted to dig a few bamboo shoots and have a taste..."
She didn't even think twice before telling a lie. Sure enough, Pei Yanchao's face darkened.
"Uncle, Miss He is still waiting for you. How about we talk about it when we get back to the mansion?"
Pei Yanchao sneered, "Sure!"
Pei Xueji didn't expect her uncle to be so agreeable suddenly and was a bit happy. But then she found that her uncle just stood there without any intention of leaving.
Pei Xueji was still worried about Jiang Sihe in the bamboo grove and couldn't help reminding, "Uncle, Miss He..."
"So... it's you who should leave!"
After Pei Yanchao said coldly, he pointed in the direction of leaving, making his meaning very clear.
Pei Xueji didn't dare to look back at the bamboo grove. If she left first, maybe it could dispel her uncle's suspicion and Jiang Sihe would be safe.
"Okay, okay. Then I'll leave first, Uncle. You and Miss He continue... continue!"
Before leaving, Pei Xueji specifically looked at Miss He. She was standing there gracefully with a proper smile on her face and nodded at Pei Xueji.
What a gentle Miss He. Her uncle was really cold.
After Pei Xueji left, she didn't go far. She planned to go back to find Jiang Sihe after her uncle and Miss He left.
Pei Yanchao stood at the place where he found Pei Xueji for a long time before turning around and leaving.
Inside, Jiang Sihe's palms were sweating...
She listened intently to what Pei Yanchao and Miss He were saying outside, trying to figure out when they would leave. But she found that Pei Yanchao seemed to deliberately lower his voice, and she couldn't hear clearly at all.
Just when she was almost desperate, she heard Pei Yanchao say in a deep voice.
"Go to the backyard garden to pay respects to the old lady first!"
Was this a sign that they were leaving?
Because Pei Xueji had made a sound by stepping on the leaves just now, she didn't dare to move at all. She could only vaguely see some figures leaving from there...
To be on the safe side, she stayed there for a while longer before she dared to move her body and slowly push aside the bamboo branches to walk out.
After walking out onto the path, she looked around to make sure everyone had left. She let out a sigh of relief and gently patted her chest.
"They're finally gone..."
"Who's gone?"
A deep and cold voice came from the other side of the bamboo grove.
Jiang Sihe's body immediately froze. Pei Yanchao hadn't left. Did he say that on purpose just now?
What a sly old fox...
Jiang Sihe steadied her mind, pretended to be just passing by, slowly turned around, and greeted him obediently with a forced smile.
"Mr. Pei, what a coincidence! You're here too?"
"Is it a coincidence?"
Jiang Sihe nodded stiffly with a smile, "I guess so..."
Pei Yanchao frowned slightly, and his eyes were filled with a hint of sharpness.
Seeing this, Jiang Sihe knew that she had long been discovered. He was clearly waiting for her on purpose!
Would he kill her here? Probably not. It shouldn't be his style to take human lives so casually...
Just as Jiang Sihe was having wild thoughts, Pei Yanchao said in a cold and deep voice affirmatively.
"Xiao Qi brought you here!"
Jiang Sihe could only lower her head and admit it.
"How much did you hear?"
"Huh?" Jiang Sihe didn't react at first and quickly replied, "I didn't hear anything...
It concerns the reputation of Miss He and Lord Pei. I won't say a single word..."
Anyway, she should first deny hearing anything and then make a guarantee. It couldn't be wrong.
But when she looked up, she found Pei Yanchao's face was solemn. She didn't know what he was thinking. Just when she was about to make another guarantee, Pei Yanchao grabbed her arm and quickly dragged her into the nearby bamboo grove.
"What do you want to do..."
Jiang Sihe thought he was going to kill her. Scared, she was just about to scream when her mouth was covered again, and her body was encircled in Pei Yanchao's arms.
She immediately wanted to struggle, but Pei Yanchao lowered his head slightly and whispered in her ear.
"Don't move. Someone's coming..."