eurekapd Chapter 144 Pei Huai-ren's first meeting with Niannian...
Chapter 144 Pei Huai-ren's first meeting with Niannian...
Everyone unconsciously slowed their breathing, afraid of accidentally breaking the terrifying silence.
Fifty strokes of the cane—that was no ordinary form of punishment.
Each board is studded with countless sharp, gleaming iron nails, resembling the menacing fangs of a demon.
Whenever the board lands on a person, it will inevitably tear open the skin, creating a bloody gash, and blood will splatter everywhere in an instant, a truly gruesome scene.
Everyone present knew very well that just twenty strokes of the cane could take away half of a strong and healthy person's life.
Now, receiving fifty strokes of the cane is nothing short of a merciless death sentence.
Upon hearing the verdict, Rong Momo was struck dumb, and her body began to tremble violently.
Her usually plump face was now completely bloodless, as pale as a sheet of paper, and her lips trembled as if she wanted to say a few more words in her defense.
But when she met Pei Nanxing's cold and unquestionable gaze, all the words that were on the tip of her tongue were swallowed back, stuck deep in her throat.
Immediately afterwards, Rong Momo was dragged mercilessly towards the execution site by several burly guards.
Her cries of despair and fear echoed through the air the entire way.
"Your Highness, spare me! Spare me!" His voice was so shrill and pitiful that it chilled the heart to hear it.
However, none of the people present dared to look up and witness this cruel and bloody scene; they all lowered their heads.
Some closed their eyes in fear, while others bit their lips tightly, their faces pale, afraid that they might accidentally see the shocking scene.
Only Pei Nanxing remained expressionless and cold, as if everything happening before him had nothing to do with him.
In that instant, Nian Nian's delicate little hand gripped his clothes tightly;
A pair of big, watery eyes blinked at him, her little mouth slightly open, and she asked in a childish voice, "Daddy Nanxing, are you going to spank her?"
She had already figured out all the ways people were punished in this palace;
Just like in TV dramas, people who make mistakes are often punished with spankings.
Pei Nanxing's gaze slowly moved down and landed on Nian Nian's small and cute feet.
Niannian's bare little feet were like those carved from white jade, crystal clear.
It turns out that Niannian was very resistant to the socks here. No matter how much Pei Nanxing tried to persuade her, coaxing and cajoling her, she just refused to wear them.
Left with no other choice, Pei Nanxing had to go along with her whims and let her run around barefoot in shoes.
He bent down, gently reached out, and tenderly wiped away the dust that had settled on Niannian's feet with his wide sleeve.
Just then, Pei Hechuan, who had been standing to the side, stepped forward as if by telepathy.
Holding Niannian's little shoes in both hands, she carefully handed them to Pei Nanxing and said softly:
"Uncle, these are Nian Nian's shoes..."
Pei Nanxing tilted his head slightly, casually took the pair of delicate little shoes, and responded with a soft "hmm" from his nose.
In fact, in his impression, this Fifth Prince Pei Hechuan was quite strange.
He usually likes to secretly dress in women's clothing and often plays the zither, showing no masculine vigor whatsoever. He looks incredibly effeminate.
Thinking of this, Pei Nanxing couldn't help but shake his head and sigh inwardly. In his eyes, Pei Chuan's sons were really not worth praising.
Apart from Pei Yunjing, who was passable, the rest were either suffering from illnesses, had various strange ailments, or even had psychological distortions and abnormal behaviors.
Pei Nanxing gently slipped the shoes onto Nian Nian's little feet, his movements tender and meticulous, as if he were protecting a precious piece of porcelain.
His fingers inadvertently touched Nian Nian's smooth soles, making her giggle. Her laughter was as clear as silver bells, sounding particularly abrupt in the silent palace.
"Hahaha... Daddy who's going south, it itches so much~"
After putting on his shoes, Pei Nanxing straightened up, ready to take Nian Nian away from this oppressive place.
However, they had only taken a few steps when Jade's voice called out to them: "Your Highness, Her Majesty the Empress said that you should finish your meal here before you leave!"
Pei Nanxing paused, turned around, and his gaze lingered on Nian Nian's face for a moment before he tentatively asked:
"Niannian, do you want to go back to find Xiaoba, or eat here?"
Her big eyes darted around, and she thought back to how lavish the Empress's meals were in the TV series, with dishes like stir-fried phoenix tongue and the "Hundred-Year Phoenix"...
Those mouthwatering dishes flashed through her little mind one by one.
Niannian chuckled, revealing two adorable dimples: "Daddy Nanxing, let's eat here!"
As soon as she finished speaking, her stomach rumbled loudly, the sound particularly clear in the quiet palace.
Niannian blushed, and she covered her stomach shyly, looking up at Pei Nanxing with anticipation in her eyes.
Upon seeing this, Pei Nanxing's heart softened.
He nodded slightly and said to Emerald, "Then please go and inform Her Majesty the Empress that we will have our meal shortly."
Emerald responded and turned to leave gracefully, leaving behind a faint fragrance.
Pei Nanxing took Nian Nian's hand and walked into the palace, where a meal had already been prepared.
Niannian jumped around excitedly, her little hands tightly gripping Pei Nanxing's fingers, as if she couldn't wait to taste those legendary delicacies.
Not long after, a series of light footsteps were heard, and a group of palace maids dressed in gorgeous palace attire entered the room in an orderly fashion, like a series of nimble fish.
They held trays steadily in their hands, on which were placed a variety of carefully prepared and beautifully presented dishes.
These delicacies were carefully placed on a spacious and elegant table, immediately emitting an enticing aroma and a captivating sheen.
Wow!!! It smells so good!
Niannian, who was sitting at the table, was originally swinging her little feet idly, but now she seemed to have discovered a new continent. Her eyes widened and she stared intently at the delicious food that looked and smelled wonderful.
Her little mouth unconsciously opened slightly, and she occasionally smacked her lips a few times.
Just then, behind the palace maids, the empress's noble and dignified figure gradually appeared.
She walked with graceful poise, followed closely by a handsome young man named Pei Huai Ren. The two of them entered the house together at a leisurely pace.
Upon seeing this, Pei Nanxing, who had been watching the commotion at the door, suddenly had a barely perceptible glint of cold light flash in the depths of his eyes.
Without hesitation, he stretched out his arms and hugged Niannian tightly, while questioning her with slight dissatisfaction:
"What's going on? Why did you bring Huai Ren along?"
Upon hearing this, the Empress quickened her pace and soon sat down opposite Pei Nanxing.
Pei Huai-ren, who had accompanied the Empress, first bowed respectfully to Pei Nan-xing, then smiled and greeted Nian-nian:
"I hope you are well, Uncle. And I hope you are well, Sister Nian Nian too~"
As he spoke, his bright eyes revealed an undisguised scrutiny, his gaze shifting back and forth between Pei Nanxing and Niannian.