Shocked! The salty concubine was spoiled by the cold prince

Chapter 107 Travel Notes

Gu Jiaorong realized that she couldn't live by hiding her life, but had to earn it. So she decided not to just focus on eating, drinking and having fun, but to improve herself.

After all, she had no intention of revealing the fact that she was traveling through a book.

She wanted to subtly make Pei Xu accustomed to her presence, so that even if he no longer liked her, he could not live without her.

The cost of such investment is extremely high and it is very likely to be in vain.

But Gu Jiaorong didn't care. Compared with losing her life, what did it matter if she paid a little?

Pei Xu is currently very enthusiastic towards her, and she can take this opportunity to seek credit.

In the past, she always hoped not to be noticed and was unwilling to take credit or seek favor. Her personality was like that too, and she was a bit cowardly.

Gu Jiaorong knew that this was not something that could be changed overnight, otherwise she would not have been able to wear it for three months, and even after Pei Xu helped her to relieve his sexual desire, she would still be an obedient maid.

That night, she subconsciously tried not to think about it, not because she was open-minded, but because she was afraid.

No one is more afraid of death than Gu Jiaorong.

Although Pei Xu is described in the book as a gentle and considerate gentleman, the real Pei Xu is the Minister of Dali Temple, and his methods are clever and ruthless. Even though she never leaves the house, she has heard rumors about Pei Xu.

To this day, those rumors still linger in her mind, so no matter how favored she is, she is just like a small animal, boldly barking a few times and stretching out her claws in front of him, but never daring to act wild.

Gu Jiaorong has read countless online literature, so she naturally understands the truth that everything that rises must fall. People who are too proud will die in their pride sooner or later.

In Pei Xu's eyes, a cannon fodder concubine like her is just a toy to entertain himself.

Gu Jiaorong had been waiting for him until she got tired of it. Who would have thought that Pei Xu seemed to have shown some sincerity towards her, and she also had a child.

Things have come to this point, Gu Jiaorong can't go on like this.

She hesitated for a long time and tried every possible way to test Pei Xu's attitude.

It wasn't until last night that I finally made up my mind.

"Oh, my dear aunt, you're not going to take the imperial examination, so why are you still studying? I'm going to tire you out again."

Shaoyao just felt that Gu Jiaorong's behavior was abnormal and was afraid that she had been stimulated by something.

She wondered how she would explain to the prince if she failed to serve her concubine well.

Gu Jiaorong didn't intend to explain, but smiled and said, "Peony, I'm just learning to recognize a few words, what's the big deal? Anyway, I have nothing to do now, so reading won't make me tired."

That's true, but what Gu Jiaorong was holding in her hand was not a collection of strange stories or gossip, but a book for serious readers. It would take a lot of brainpower!

"If you want to read a book to relieve your boredom, can I go to the bookstore and buy you the most popular strange stories and legends? This book seems obscure and difficult to understand, and it's too tiring."

Shaoyao had no objection to her reading and also thought that strange stories and legends were more interesting.

Gu Jiaorong shook her head. "I don't like reading strange stories and legends. Could you please buy me some travelogues?"

As the saying goes, reading makes people wise. Now that she is pregnant, she can't do anything else. Naturally, she has to read more books, and read some useful books, so that if she really encounters something, she will not be speechless.

However, she may not have a thorough understanding of any of the Four Books and Five Classics.

Just like the book in her hand, although she found it in the corner of the room, she could hardly understand some of the words in it. She also knew that reading this book was too difficult for her, so she said what she said just now.

Travel notes are naturally easier to understand than serious academic books, and more comprehensive than map records. They also help her understand the local topography and local customs and practices.

Gu Jiaorong had to prepare for the worst, that is, Pei Xu would raise an army.

If she were to launch an uprising, the topography would be extremely important, so it wouldn't hurt for her to understand it in advance.

Shaoyao didn't think there was anything interesting in the travelogue. The customs and habits of the nearby places were not much different from those in the capital, and they didn't know whether the distant places were fabricated or not. But since her aunt wanted to read it, she had no choice but to do so.

"Yes, Auntie, I will send someone to buy it right away."

Shaoyao nodded, but kept sighing. Why did their aunt suddenly develop such a hobby?

Gu Jiaorong knew that she couldn't figure it out, but she had no intention of explaining it, nor did she know how to explain it. After all, it was too strange for a salted fish to suddenly turn over a new leaf.

The errand boy moved very quickly and in a short while, he delivered the travel notes that Gu Jiaorong wanted.

This travelogue was indeed much easier to understand than other books, so it didn't seem so difficult for her to read, and she gradually found it somewhat interesting.

Shaoyao carefully placed the snacks next to her. Seeing that she was so engrossed, she was afraid that the noise would be too loud and disturb her.

The news of Gu Jiaorong reading naturally reached Pei Xu's ears.

So when he came back, he hugged Gu Jiaorong and asked, "Since Rong'er wants to read a book, why don't you go directly to my study?"

Although Pei Xu's study was not a confidential place, no outsider had ever entered when he was not there, so Gu Jiaorong naturally did not dare to look through it.

She lowered her eyes and said softly, "Your Highness's study is not one that can be entered and exited at will. What if something is lost while searching? Besides, it's not a big deal to send someone to buy it."

Her reasons were very convincing, but Pei Xu also sensed a sense of alienation in them.

His Rong'er is always so sensible and well-mannered, but he also wants Rong'er to be a little more pampered sometimes, instead of being always cautious.

But now is not the time to dwell on these things. He is surrounded by dangers. If Gu Jiaorong is unwilling to open her heart to him, she can better protect herself.

"Rong'er..."

Pei Xu sighed and captured the soft red lips in front of him.

Gu Jiaorong didn't understand why he suddenly kissed her, but she still cooperated by raising her head and wrapping her arms around his neck.

His lover's initiative made him happy both physically and mentally, so this kiss was destined to be gentle and long.

He let go of her reluctantly until Gu Jiaorong was almost out of breath.

Even though he was greedy, he was already satisfied with the current situation. After all, his contribution was limited, and even his promise was just to keep them safe and worry-free, not to promise an everlasting love.

"Although reading is good, don't tire yourself out. Ask your servants to do what's needed."

Pei Xu stroked her cheek with a gentle tone.

His eyes were extremely soft, as if filled with spring water.

Gu Jiaorong nodded obediently, but the fingers of her clenched fist dug into her palm to keep herself awake.

"Your Majesty, I know, you don't have to worry."

Besides, she didn't know what to say about the current situation.

Even if you can flatter and curry favor with others, it shouldn't be done at this time.

Fortunately, Pei Xu did not need her to express her opinion. Instead, he hugged her, sat on her recliner, and casually flipped through the travel notes at hand.

"This travelogue only describes the customs and practices around the capital. If Rong'er likes it, I'll send someone to buy some other things and send them over."

Pei Xu only took a few glances and knew the general content of the travelogue, not because he had read it before, but because he was very familiar with the area around the capital.