Shocked! The salty concubine was spoiled by the cold prince

Chapter 124 Gift

After working on this commemorative gift for Pei Xu for several nights, it was finally completed on the eve of the Mid-Autumn Festival.

He put the jade bracelet and the peace locket in a brocade box. The jade bracelet was for Gu Jiaorong, and the peace locket was for the child.

Imagining Gu Jiaorong's expression when she received the gift, his eyes softened and his mood became joyful.

Pei Xu held the brocade box and couldn't wait to give it to her.

But he didn't. Instead, he tiptoed back to the room and fell asleep with his arms around Gu Jiaorong.

A chill came over her. Gu Jiaorong didn't open her eyes, but turned around and burrowed into his arms, mumbling, "Where have you been?"

"It's just a night wake-up call, go to sleep."

Pei Xu patted her back and placed a gentle kiss on her forehead.

This was naturally an excuse, but Gu Jiaorong was still asleep and not awake, so now was definitely not the right time to speak.

Even though he was very excited, he still didn't feel sleepy.

When Gu Jiaorong opened her eyes, she was a little surprised to see Pei Xu's enlarged handsome face.

According to recent habits, even on holidays, Pei Xu would not stay in the palace, but would go out of the city.

Gu Jiaorong, who had half a God's perspective, knew very well that if Pei Xu wanted to build a firearms camp and did not want to be discovered, he had to choose a place with a large area and few people, so outside the city was the most suitable place.

She looked at Pei Xu's face carefully and felt that he might not have had enough rest in the past few days. There were some dark circles under his eyes. It was rare for him to have a good sleep today, and she didn't want to wake him up.

So even though she was no longer sleepy, she still stayed obediently in Pei Xu's arms, staring at him intently.

Gu Jiaorong couldn't count how many days and nights they had slept in the same bed, but this was the first time she woke up first and looked at Pei Xu so seriously.

When Pei Xu fell asleep, he was completely defenseless, as if he really trusted her completely.

Gu Jiaorong raised the corners of her mouth slightly, and a smile flashed in her eyes.

This is not a good habit.

Pei Xu had been so defensive back then that he would open his eyes immediately when she moved a little. But now, even after she had been awake for so long, Pei Xu still hadn't reacted.

Perhaps it was because her gaze was too scorching or because Pei Xu had slept enough, but he gradually showed signs of waking up. However, he did not open his eyes. Instead, he subconsciously pulled Gu Jiaorong into his arms, as if he was not fully conscious yet.

Then he opened his eyes and met Gu Jiaorong's eyes.

"Why did you wake up so early today?"

His voice was slightly hoarse, and his tone was casual, just like an old married couple.

Gu Jiaorong raised her hand and traced his chest with her fingertips, saying as if in a blaming tone, "Could it be that in the prince's heart, I am a lazy bum?"

Pei Xu grabbed her scallion-white fingertips, brought them to his lips and kissed them, then said lazily, "Even though Rong'er is a lazy bug, I like her just as much."

He was not saying this to coax Gu Jiaorong, but it was from the bottom of his heart.

However, Gu Jiaorong is not a person who likes sweet words, otherwise she would have been coaxed by Pei Xu and would rather stay in the backyard than try every means to leave a hook and let Gu Fuying visit again, thus completely tying the Gu family to her.

Gu Jiaorong's move did help Pei Xu, but she also left herself three opportunities, which was enough for her to retreat.

"The prince is always good at saying nice things to coax me."

Gu Jiaorong snorted tenderly and turned her head away from him.

Pei Xu didn't say anything, but let her go, put on some clothes and got out of bed.

Gu Jiaorong didn't know whether he was dissatisfied with her attitude or for some other reason, so she secretly watched his movements.

Seeing him take the brocade box from the table, she started to act coquettishly again.

Pei Xu opened the brocade box, took out the jade bracelet and put it on her hand.

"Even if you want to coax Rong'er, you should take out something to coax her. Rong'er, take a look. Do you like it?"

The jade bracelet had not yet been touched by human warmth and seemed to be a little cool. The moment it was put on Gu Jiaorong's wrist, she wanted to raise her hand to look at it. Now she was just waiting for these words.

Therefore, as soon as Pei Xu finished speaking, she immediately sat up, raised her wrist and looked at it carefully.

This jade bracelet doesn't look like it was carved by a famous craftsman. It is indeed a bit simple, but the jade is really good. If she runs out of money in the future, she should be able to sell it for a good price regardless of the craftsmanship.

Pei Xu didn't know that as soon as the jade bracelet was put on Gu Jiaorong's hand, he started estimating the price.

But even if he knew, he wouldn't mind.

Once this thing is given to Gu Jiaorong, it belongs to her and she has the final say on how to deal with it.

"And this peace locket is for the child, but the child hasn't been born yet, so I'm giving it to you for safekeeping."

The jade bracelet and peace locket are made of one piece of jade.

He made a jade bracelet first, and used the remaining materials to make a peace locket. It was not for the sake of saving money, but because he believed that there would be no child without a mother, and only the mother is the deepest connection between the child and the mother in this world.

If the worst happens in the future, he hopes that the child will be able to serve his mother wholeheartedly.

However, he did not express these intentions, as it would always seem a bit strange if he did.

Pei Xu never expresses his kindness to others with words.

"Your Highness is so thoughtful. He started preparing gifts before the baby was even born."

Gu Jiaorong took the brocade box and spoke with a smile.

This was the first time Pei Xu, as a father, gave a gift to his child, so she always had to keep it safe for the child.

"As long as you like it."

Pei Xu's eyes were gentle, "Wear it if you like it."

He knew that Gu Jiaorong didn't like to wear jewelry, as she thought it was cumbersome, and she would only dress herself up when going out.

When Gu Jiaorong heard this, she couldn't help but glance at Pei Xu.

After being together for so long, this seems to be the first time Pei Xu has made a request to me.

In the past, Pei Xu liked to tease and coax her, but he never cared what she wore. He just gave her new fabrics when he had them, regardless of what they would eventually become. It was obvious that he didn't care about these things.

"Since the prince has said so, I will wear it well."

Gu Jiaorong curled her eyes and agreed.

It's just a jade bracelet. It won't be a big deal to wear it. She doesn't need to work anyway.

Seeing that she agreed, Pei Xu said a few more words to her before getting up.

He had something to do today and couldn't stay in the mansion with Gu Jiaorong.

Not to mention that there are things that need his attention in the Firearm Battalion, even the Dali Temple needs him to be taken care of.

Pei Xu was a responsible person at work, even if he had some grievances against the emperor's family.

After all, he has the people in his heart.

His father taught him since he was young that it doesn't matter who is the emperor, what matters is that the people live and work in peace and contentment.

He used to think so too, so he devoted himself to studying and practicing martial arts, determined to serve his country until his father died.

Pei Xu knew that his father was strong and healthy and still young, and it was impossible for him to die like that without leaving a single word.

Since then, his ambitions have changed.

The people are important, and parents are important too.

He couldn't pretend that nothing had happened, and besides, His Majesty was unwilling to let him return to his fiefdom.