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At that moment, a faint yet clear "crack" sound came from behind.
Lou Yu turned around and noticed Pei Guanjing stepping out from behind the screen. He quickly knelt on one knee, cupping his hands in salute, and respectfully said, "A day as a teacher is a lifetime as a father. Although Ye Chen has a biological father, King Huai'an, he is currently far away in the capital. Doctor Pei has been teaching Ye Chen with great care and can be considered half a father to him. I hope you can testify for us and agree to my marriage with Ye Chen as my Consort He."
Ye Chen couldn't bear to look and turned away, not wanting to witness what was about to unfold.
Pei Guanjing's voice was as cold as ice, capable of freezing the air: "Say that again."
Lou Yu thought Pei Guanjing hadn't heard clearly and foolishly repeated himself, "I want to marry Ye Chen, and I hope Doctor Pei can agree..."
Before he could finish his sentence, a gust of cold wind suddenly swept toward him. Instinctively sensing danger, Lou Yu quickly rolled aside and stood up, looking at Pei Guanjing in confusion. "Doctor Pei, what does this mean?"
Pei Guanjing sneered, the smile laced with chilling intent: "What do you mean? Ye Chen is my fiancée; our marriage has been publicly announced with the approval of the Regent and King Huai'an. You come here saying such things—aren't you openly slapping my face?"
After Pei Guanjing finished speaking, Lou Yu turned sharply to look at Ye Chen. She nodded at him, indicating that Pei Guanjing's words were true.
"How could this be? Ye Chen, you... you and him..." Lou Yu furrowed his brow, trembling fingers pointing at Ye Chen and Pei Guanjing, his face filled with shock. "Aren't you teacher and student? How could..."
"Why not?"
Pei Guanjing gently brushed away the wrinkles in his clothing, elegantly rising to stand before Lou Yu. He then walked over to Ye Chen's side with a proud expression and said, "Lou Yu, you are too late; you are late for an entire lifetime. I met Ye Chen first, and with the support of my adoptive father and King Huai'an, this marriage is naturally one of mutual affection and destined union. Besides, given how close you are to Ye Chen, you must have sensed the Xin Xiang on him. That scent belongs to me; I believe General Xiao Lou wouldn't mistake it!"
Recalling the pinewood fragrance he had smelled earlier in the canteen, Lou Yu had thought it was merely because Ye Chen had been too close to Pei Guanjing while sharing the same space. But now that he thought about it carefully, Pei Guanjing's own Xin Xiang had always been suppressed by him; how could it leave such a strong scent on Ye Chen?
Could it be that Pei Guanjing has already gotten together with Ye Chen? No, Lou Yu shook his head, as if grasping at a lifeline. His eyes widened as he fixed his gaze on Ye Chen, urgently shouting, “Ye Chen, just say you don’t like Pei Guanjing! That this isn’t what you truly want. Even if I have to return to the capital to seek the Regent’s decree, I will stop you from marrying him. Just say it! As long as you say you don’t like Pei Guanjing, I will do it!”
The boy's voice was frantic, seemingly trying to roar out all his pent-up resentment and anger. Although Ye Chen didn’t want to marry, Lou Yu’s desire to help him break off the engagement was also for his own sake. Moreover, how could he dare let Lou Yu return to the capital on his own?
As a vice general, Lou Yu held an official position and could not return without a decree; otherwise, he would face execution. This young man was indeed filled with reckless courage but lacked strategy.
Ye Chen slowly shook his head, his gaze steady as he looked at Lou Yu. He spoke each word clearly: “I like Pei Guanjing, Lou Yu. You should give up!”
Thus, Lou Yu, who had come with a heart full of joy, left heartbroken and dejected. He felt like a frostbitten eggplant, wilted and lifeless.
In stark contrast, after Ye Chen declared “I like Pei Guanjing,” Pei Guanjing instantly lowered his gaze toward him, the corners of his eyes softening immensely.
After Lou Yu left, Pei Guanjing gently grasped Ye Chen’s arms with both hands, his voice laced with anticipation and nervousness as he asked, “A Chen, do you really like me?”
When did Pei Guanjing change how he addressed him? And this “A Chen” sounded rather awkward.
In the next moment, Ye Chen easily brushed aside Pei Guanjing’s hands that were gripping his arms and smiled awkwardly. “Of course I like you! Master has taught me so much medicine and has gone through so much trouble to heal me; naturally, I like Master.”
Upon hearing the word “Master,” Pei Guanjing’s smile instantly vanished, the earlier joy dissipating in an instant. It seemed Ye Chen still didn’t understand romantic feelings and mistook his deep affection for the concern of a master for his disciple.
But that was alright; there would be plenty of time in the future. Once they returned to the capital, he would have all the time in the world to be with Ye Chen and help him truly understand his feelings.
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