blogombal Chapter 198 Watching the Sunrise
Chapter 198 Watching the Sunrise
That day, during dinner, Pei Rujing kept her eyes fixed on Wen Zongji.
Wen Zongji could no longer pretend not to see it and asked, "What's wrong, my wife?"
Pei Rujing was full of resentment: "I've realized I've been tricked. You said you were going to pursue me, but I've been back for days and I haven't seen you do anything."
Wen Zongji protested his innocence: "I clearly wrote to you every day."
Isn't it romantic to receive a love letter every day?
"But there's nothing else besides that. Which storybook are you reading? Let me see. Are people chasing each other like this in those stories too?"
Where could Wen Zongji find a similar storybook for her? He could only say, "I was bored a long time ago and just flipped through it casually. I've long forgotten where I put it. I haven't done anything much, mainly because I've been on duty. I have a day off tomorrow, shall we go out and have some fun?"
Pei Rujing immediately asked, "Where are we going to play?"
Wen Zongji pondered for a moment and said, "Let's go hiking?"
Pei Rujing's eyes lit up: "Great! Let's go see the sunrise, okay? I've always wanted to go!"
"To watch the sunrise?"
Wen Zongji looked out the window: "Then we have to set off soon, otherwise we won't be able to leave the city once the curfew starts."
Although it wouldn't be difficult for them to leave the city, it's really unreasonable for them to bother the city gate guards just to see the sunrise.
Seeing that Wen Zongji didn't refuse, Pei Rujing immediately became excited: "Then let's go now. Qinghe, quickly pack your things."
Having said that, Pei Rujing got up and returned to her inner room, pondering what to bring to watch the sunrise.
Wen Zongji shook his head, not wanting to spoil Pei Rujing's mood. He finished the soup in his bowl and then instructed, "Have the guards get ready. They will come with me and the county princess out of the city in a little while."
Leaving the city late at night and climbing mountains in the darkness until sunrise, there was no guarantee that one wouldn't encounter any danger. One would definitely need to bring guards, and there couldn't be too few of them.
Given Wen Zongji's current status and position, he no longer needs to instruct Wen Chuanhong to arrange his guards' tasks.
The maids quickly packed up the two men's belongings.
It's late September now, and as the night deepens, it will get colder and colder, so Qinghe mainly prepared thick clothes for the two of them.
In addition, they want to watch the sunrise, and after climbing to the top of the mountain, they will definitely have to wait for several hours. They can't just stand there and wait, so a tent is also essential.
Yun Guang Yuan naturally didn't have tents, but the Hou Mansion did. Chang Dong was eloquent and quickly brought tents from the Hou Mansion's storeroom.
After carefully checking and making sure nothing was missed, Wen Zongji and Pei Rujing were about to set off.
Granny Feng said with concern, "Princess, son-in-law, please be careful."
She's too old to climb mountains; if she went, she'd just have to wait at the foot of the mountain. It's better for her to stay in the mansion.
Pei Rujing said enthusiastically, "Don't worry, Granny, let's go."
After saying that, the group set off.
……
Seiin
When Jiang received the news that Wen Zongji and Pei Rujing were going to watch the sunrise, she was looking at the account books, with Zhong assisting her.
Chiang Kai-shek was not the type to cling to power.
Lady Zhong was the wife of the heir apparent and gave birth to the eldest grandson. Moreover, she was tolerant and forgiving. After Wen Zongren's concubine became pregnant, Lady Zhong did a good job in all aspects.
Jiang saw this and was very satisfied with Zhong, so she began to have Zhong assist her in handling the affairs of the Marquis's residence.
"To watch the sunrise?"
When Madam Zhong heard this, she laughed: "Third brother and the county princess are quite the troublemakers."
As a woman confined to her home, climbing mountains was a painful experience for her. She only tried it when she was young and naive, and never did it again.
Jiang laughed too: "I don't know whose idea it was, going hiking in the middle of the night when everyone else is asleep."
"My daughter-in-law guessed it was the county princess who suggested it; the county princess always has some unusual ideas."
For example, when Wen Shuxuan was bullied by Zhao Hongrong, even Wen Chuanhong could only remain indifferent in words, but Pei Rujing directly had Pei Shirong beat up Zhao Hongrong.
Who would think of doing this!
Jiang agreed wholeheartedly: "Zongji doesn't seem like someone who can cause so much trouble."
Pei Rujing's image has clearly resonated with the public.
"It's good that things are a bit complicated," Madam Jiang said. "The county princess stayed at the princess's residence for several days, and I was really worried that this would affect their relationship. Now it seems that I was overthinking it."
Madam Zhong also said, "The county princess and my third brother have a very good relationship."
She was actually somewhat envious of Pei Rujing.
She had seen Pei Rujing and Wen Zongji together, and she couldn't see any domineering or controlling traits in Wen Zongji. He was always gentle in front of Pei Rujing.
Although Wen Zongren respected Madam Zhong and never interfered in matters of the inner quarters, he devoted all his energy to official duties, so he paid little attention to Wen Ge'er and had very little energy to spare for his wives and concubines.
In this respect, Wen Zongren and Wen Chuanhong are very similar.
Zhong had always thought that most men were like that, until she saw Wen Zongji and Pei Rujing getting along, she realized that there was more to a husband and wife than just mutual respect; they could also be loving and sweet together.
Jiang Shi naturally couldn't guess what Zhong Shi was thinking, and said, "Never mind them, finish reading this account book, and then go back to rest, lest Wen Ge'er throw a tantrum because he can't see his mother."
"Yes, mother-in-law."
……
the other side
Wen Zongji and Pei Rujing have successfully left the city.
Wen Zongji said, "If you want to see the sunrise, Qingshan has the best view, but it's higher. Can you climb it, my lady?"
Pei Rujing enjoys horseback riding and is physically better than most young ladies from wealthy families, but she is still pampered and can't be that physically fit.
Wen Zongji doubted that she would be able to hold on until she reached the summit.
Pei Rujing looked at him: "Isn't it you I have?"
Pei Rujing never even considered climbing to the top of the mountain.
Wen Zongji: "...My wife, have you made all the plans?"
"Is that not allowed?"
"Sure! Why not!"
Fortunately, he has been consistently practicing health-preserving boxing, and the food in the small kitchen is quite good, so his physical fitness has been steadily improving; otherwise, he might have really made a fool of himself.
Upon arriving at the foot of Qingshan Mountain, Wen Zongji and his party left a few people to guard the carriage and began their ascent.
Qingshan offers the best view of the sunrise near Beijing, and many people come to climb it. The path has long been worn smooth by the footsteps of the climbers.
The group climbed up step by step along the path left by their predecessors.
Wen Zongji looked at Pei Rujing and took her hand: "The road is slippery, it will be safer for me to hold your hand."
Pei Rujing glanced at her feet and deliberately took a few steps: "Where did it slip?"
Wen Zongji said in a serious tone, "The road ahead is still long. If it's not slippery here, it will be slippery ahead. I'm just being prepared."
Pei Rujing: "..."
Only then did she realize that Wen Zongji had done it on purpose.
She glanced down at their clasped hands and said nothing more.
These past few days, the two have been sleeping in separate rooms. Not only can they not hug each other like before, but they haven't even touched hands, as if they've gone back to the time when they first got married.
Realizing that Wen Zongji was taking the opportunity to hold her hand, Pei Rujing's lips curled up slightly.