I started out with seven husbands, and I worked hard to support my family while crying.

Chapter 509: Young Master Pei Instantly Transforms into Kid Pei

Fang Xiao was startled and said, "Your Highness, I just want to do some small business to make a living."

Pei Zuo sneered: "Hmph, do you think this prince would believe that?"

Fang Xiaoxiao quickly replied, "Your Highness is wise; I have never lied to you in the slightest."

Pei Zuo stared at her for a while and said, "That would be for the best. If I, the prince, discover that you have any ill intentions, I will not let you off easily."

Fang Xiaoxiao nodded repeatedly: "Your Highness, rest assured, I wouldn't dare."

Pei Zuo stood up and said, "I will remember this hot pot today."

After saying that, he took his men away.

Fang Xiaoxiao watched his retreating figure and breathed a sigh of relief.

Li Wan'er leaned closer and asked, "Sister Fang, what exactly does the First Prince mean?"

Fang Xiaoxiao shook her head: "I don't know either, but we need to be more careful in the future."

In the days that followed, Fang Xiaoxiao was busy preparing for the shop while keeping a close eye on the Crown Prince's movements.

Ever since Pei Zuo ate hot pot, he couldn't stop thinking about the taste. He secretly had hot pot prepared in the palace, but he always felt that it wasn't as satisfying as eating it at Fang Xiaoxiao's place.

One day, Pei Zuo came to Fang Xiaoxiao's shop again.

Fang Xiaoxiao saw him and secretly groaned inwardly.

Pei Zuo said, "Prepare another hot pot for this prince."

Fang Xiaoxiao dared not delay and quickly had people prepare.

This time, Pei Zuo ate much more skillfully and even chatted with Fang Xiao about some business matters.

While Pei Zuo was eating hot pot, Pei Yan appeared with Ouyang Tuoba, and the three of them locked eyes.

Facing the eldest prince Pei Zuo, Ouyang Tuoba still wanted to curry favor with him, so he ignored Pei Zuo's slightly intimate behavior with Fang Xiaoxiao and said with a smile, "Your Highness, what a coincidence!"

Pei Zuo merely raised his eyes slightly, without saying a word.

Pei Yan, on the other hand, wished that Fang Xiaoxiao could only have intimate moments with him. Seeing Fang Xiaoxiao and Pei Zuo eating hotpot together, his face instantly darkened, and he stepped forward, saying, "Xiaoxiao, what are you doing with the First Prince?"

Fang Xiaoxiao said somewhat awkwardly, "This... was just a coincidence."

Pei Yan snorted coldly: "A coincidence? I don't think it's that simple."

Ouyang Tuoba quickly smoothed things over: "Young Master Pei, don't misunderstand, we're all friends."

Pei Yan glared at him: "Who said I'm friends with you guys!"

The atmosphere suddenly became tense.

Pei Zuo put down his chopsticks and said coldly, "Pei Yan, are you being disrespectful to this prince?"

Pei Yan gritted his teeth, suppressing his anger: "Your Highness, please calm down, I just..."

Fang Xiaoxiao quickly said, "Everyone, please stop arguing. We're just having hot pot together today, let's not ruin our harmony."

Pei Yan glared at Fang Xiaoxiao: "Xiaoxiao, you actually took his side."

Fang Xiaoxiao said helplessly, "I'm not taking anyone's side, I just don't want things to get unpleasant between us."

Ouyang Tuoba also advised from the side, "Young Master Pei, let's value harmony above all else."

Pei Yan was silent for a moment, then said, "Your Highness, I hope you will not take today's events to heart."

Pei Zuo sneered: "Hmph, that's for the best."

After Pei Zuo left, Pei Yan walked up to Fang Xiaoxiao, giving his wife a jealous look. Ouyang Tuoba followed Pei Zuo away. Li Wan'er and Hongxiu watched the spectacle; they were already used to Pei Gongzi's unpredictable and strange moods.

Pei Yan's gaze was fixed on Fang Xiaoxiao, his eyes filled with both intense jealousy and undisguised concern. He bit his lip and said, "Xiaoxiao, why are you always getting entangled with other people?"

Fang Xiaoxiao frowned and replied, "Pei Yan, don't talk nonsense. My meeting with the First Prince was just a chance encounter."

Pei Yan snorted coldly: "Coincidence? There aren't that many coincidences. I think you're clearly interested in him."

Fang Xiaoxiao was furious at his unreasonable words: "Pei Yan, you are simply unreasonable! You are the only one in my heart, but you are always so suspicious."

Upon hearing this, Pei Yan's anger subsided slightly, but she still retorted sharply, "Then why are you so close to him?"

Fang Xiaoxiao sighed helplessly: "I just treated him to hot pot, what does that prove?"

Pei Yan was silent for a moment, then his tone softened slightly: "Xiao Xiao, I'm so nervous because I care about you so much."

Fang Xiao rolled her eyes at him: "If you care about me, you should trust me, instead of being so unreasonable."

Pei Yan stepped forward and took Fang Xiaoxiao's hand: "It was my fault, Xiaoxiao, don't be angry."

Fang Xiaoxiao pulled her hand away from his: "You're always like this, you say you'll change but you never do."

Pei Yan looked guilty: "I promise I will definitely change this time."

Li Wan'er chuckled to herself, "Sister Fang, since Young Master Pei has made such a promise, you should forgive him."

Hongxiu added, "Yes, Miss, it's because Young Master Pei cares about you so much."

Fang Xiao glared at them: "You two only know how to speak up for him."

Pei Yan seized the opportunity to say, "Xiao Xiao, you see, everyone hopes you will forgive me."

Fang Xiaoxiao turned her head away: "That depends on your performance."

Pei Yan quickly said, "I will definitely behave well and will never make unfounded suspicions again."

A few days later, Pei Yan took Fang Xiaoxiao to the countryside for a trip. Along the way, he took great care of Fang Xiaoxiao, picking flowers to make her happy and preparing all kinds of delicious food for her.

Fang Xiaoxiao's mood gradually improved, and the two seemed to have returned to the sweetness they once had.

However, the good times did not last long.

One day, Fang Xiaoxiao saw Pei Yan chatting and laughing with a strange woman on the street, and a nameless anger rose in her heart.

She rushed forward and demanded, "Pei Yan, who is this woman?"

When Pei Yan saw Fang Xiaoxiao, he looked a little flustered: "Xiaoxiao, don't misunderstand, this is my friend."

Fang Xiaoxiao sneered, "Friends? I think your relationship is more than just ordinary."

Pei Yan hurriedly explained, "We're really just ordinary friends, you have to believe me."

Fang Xiaoxiao ignored his explanation and turned to run away.

Pei Yan chased after him, calling out, "Xiao Xiao, let me explain."

Fang Xiaoxiao returned home and locked herself in her room, refusing to see anyone.

Pei Yan pleaded outside the door, "Xiao Xiao, I really know I was wrong. This was really just a misunderstanding."

Li Wan'er and Hongxiu advised from the side, "Sister Fang, perhaps it really is a misunderstanding. Please open the door and let Young Master Pei explain."

Fang Xiaoxiao said in her room, "I don't want to hear it. He always makes me sad like this."

Pei Yan stood guard outside the door all night. The next morning, Fang Xiaoxiao opened the door and saw Pei Yan's haggard face, feeling a little sorry for him.

When Pei Yan saw her open the door, he quickly said, "Xiao Xiao, I really know I was wrong. I will never make you sad again."