29 Crazy Day

Yu Mei's hand freely roamed around her pillow, squeezing around the same area. A sudden gasp came from her mouth. [No way!]. The part she squeezed just now was most definitely an arm. [He didn't really sleep here waiting for me, did he?] The sudden realization made her shudder. Wasn't he too petty? All she did was head-butt him, did he really have to go to the extreme.

She lay there frozen for a few seconds. Sensing that he hadn't made a move since she jumped on the bed, Yu Mei slowly retracted both her arms, slithering away like a snake. Inch by inch her feet touched the ground, soon her knees. All she needed to do now was to get her upper half off the bed. A little bit more slithering, she told herself. *grip* Yu Mei almost lost it the moment Pei Nan snatched her wrist, pulling it under the blanket. Yu Mei lost ten years of her life from this simple action of his. No matter how hard she tugged her hand, he wouldn't let go. By now she was sure he was awake. He was clearly trying to play her. Yu Mei huffed and puffed. [Fine, if this is what you want, I'll play with you]

Operation 2, beat him up. Her lips curved up into a devilish smirk. She looked him over, making sure he was still hidden well under the blanket. Once confirmed, she jumped onto the bed screaming, "Help me, rapist!" *punch* *punch* *punch* With her free hand, Yu Mei threw hard punches at Pei Nan as if he was a punching bag. "Help me, Chu'mei! HELP ME!" she screamed at the top of her lungs. She didn't know how many times she had punched Pei Nan before he became agitated. "ARGH!" Yu Mei rolled off from his push. The next moment, he lifted the blanket off of him. A sweaty and red faced Pei Nan appeared in front of Yu Mei. Yu Mei innocently got off the bed, "Pei Nan?" she asked innocently.

Within the next three seconds, he had ferociously flung the blanket off his entire body and jumped out of bed. Yu Mei didn't have a chance to react. It didn't take a genius to know he was furious. "Yu Mei, you dare punch me?" one hand pointing at her while the other held his sore chest. [Are you insane? What kind of women are you?] it hurt, he was really hurt."I thought you were a flower thief. How was I supposed to know it was you," she defended herself.

"Yu Mei, with your looks, who would dare enter your bedroom," At first it was only him that was furious but now she was furious too. Yu Mei huffed and put her hands on her waist. She wasn't born with an angel's face like Fei Ning but she was far from ugly. Yu Mei even thought this body of hers was quite cute and charming. So what rights did Pei Nan have to insult her?

Her eyes started to tear up as she bit her lips. When Pei Nan realized she was on the verge of crying, his attitude completely changed. He rushed over, placing both hands on her shoulders. "Yu Mei, what's wrong?" this was the first time he had spoken gently to Yu Mei. Yu Mei who was now looking at the ground moved her eyes left and right. So this was how she could get him to soften up. She slowly lifted her chin, big watery eyes stared back at him as if he had wronged her. "Am I really that ugly?" She asked with the most pained tone she could cough up. Yu Mei pretended to wipe a tear, "My father says I am the cutest girl. How can you call me ugly?" *wuwuwu* For the first time, Pei Nan was at a loss for words. "I didn't mean too. I'll do whatever you want, just don't cry anymore," he leaned over, inches away from her face. "En," when he heard her agree, he finally let out a breath of relief. He thought it had passed but it was only the start.

"You're being a bully. Instead of asking how my trip went, you are already causing trouble for me."

"Fine, fine. How was your trip?"

"BAD! We had our carriages stolen from some crazy bandits. I had to walk back. Look at my under eyes," she leaned even closer to him, pointing at her eye bags. They were terrible. "I only wanted to sleep the moment I returned but who knew you…" *wuwuwuw* she didn't need to finish her sentence for Pei Nan to get her meaning. "Fine, I'll leave. Is that better?"

"En," she nodded once more.

"Get some rest then. I'll have someone send you soup later," And just like that, Yu Mei got Pei Nan to leave. The moment he left, she almost burst out in laughter. "I deserve an award," a very witty Yu Mei clapped for herself. Finally, she could be with her bed once more.

***

Pei Nan returned to his own palace. His good friend Xu Hou Lei had been waiting in his study room. Hou Lei was in Pei Nan's chair with his feet on the desk like a boss. When he saw Pei Nan come back, he furrowed his brows. "Eh, why are you back so soon? Did sister in law make you mad again?" Hou Lei pointed his finger at him, planning on interrogating him.

Earlier, Pei Nan and Hou Lei were in the middle of discussing an important matter when they got news of Empress Ping's return. So what did Pei Nan do? End their conversation early and head to the Southern Palace. Weren't sons supposed to be filial and visit their mother first? Why the heck did he go visit Yu Mei instead? That Hou Lei could not understand.As Hou Lei watched Pei Nan leave, he felt hurt for the first time. When did this buddy of his ever choose a woman before him? What happened to their bromance?

Pei Nan left with a smile but came back with a frown. Anyone would have guessed. "Who says she made me mad," Pei Nan suddenly raged at Hou Lei. This made Hou Lei almost lose his balance. "Hehe…Pei Nan, you can't lie to me. It's clearly written on your face. If that's not the case, then why are you returning so early?" he let out a loud gasp as he covered his mouth. "Or don't tell me…she kicked you out?" Hou Lei couldn't help but laugh out loud.

Pei Nan didn't say anything as he walked closer and closer to Hou Lei. It was human instinct, Hou Lei smelled danger. Before Pei Nan could even reach him, Hou Lei shot up from the seat, running as fast as he could. He waited until Hou Lei was out of his view before calling Feng Ju.

Like a shadow, Feng Ju magically appeared in front of Pei Nan. "Yes your highness,"

"Have the kitchen make chicken soup for Consort Pan and bring it to her," Feng Ju was dumbfounded. He was a high class personal guard, not a server. His duty was to protect his highness. This request turned his face two shades darker. Just thinking about this injustice, he felt wronged. When did his master ever make him do such a thing? It was degrading for him. He wanted to refuse, refuse this ridiculous request. "Yes master," was all he could say at the end.

An hour had passed when Chu'mei got up from her bed. If it wasn't for her lady being so generous, she wouldn't have been able to nap so comfortably. She sat up, arms reaching the sky and letting out a loud yawn. Chu'mei had to admit, the current Yu Mei she was serving was quite good to her. She even hoped that the old Yu Mei would not return. Just thinking about how good her lady had been to her, Chu'mei promised to work much harder for her. With that in mind, she hopped out of bed, heading straight to Yu Mei's room to play.

Chu'mei was skipping happily when she saw "him" coming from the other side. "What is he doing here?" she asked herself annoyed. She placed her hands behind her back with her head tilted high before she made her way over to him. What was she trying to do? Intimidate him!

On the other side was that "him" she was referring to. Feng Ju was carrying the tray of chicken soup with the unhappiest face. When he saw Chu'mei, he let out a deep sigh. Of all people, why did he have to meet this troublesome kid. Neither of them had good feelings for each other. Feng Ju picked up his speed. He wanted to send the soup to Yu Mei before Chu'mei had the chance to come near him. Chu'mei had the same idea as her little legs quickened.

Feng Ju was in front of Yu Mei's room, Chu'mei too was there. They both simultaneously sighed. "Why are you here?" a rowdy Chu'mei asked.

"Why should I have to tell you?" he rudely replied back.

"Woah…you are something else," then she noticed the tray he was carrying. Without warning, she took the cover off before Feng Ju could react. She thought about it, Yu Mei had told her before she went to sleep that Pei Nan was going to send soup over. It clicked. "You're the person his highness sent to bring soup over! You got demoted into a serving boy?" Chu'mei covered her mouth, trying hard not to laugh. It was too funny. Has anyone heard of such a thing? When did a personal guard ever have to deliver food to their master's wife? "What are you laughing at? And for your information, I did not get demoted, HMPH!" an annoyed Feng Ju defended himself. He was already irritated but now his face had turned almost black. It's not like he wanted to take up this task anyways. "Nothing, I'm not laughing," Chu'mei waved her hands, clearly lying. "Give it here, I'll bring it to my lady," Chu'mei reached over to grab the tray but Feng Ju took a step back. "Can't. Prince Nan has specifically asked that I deliver this soup, NOT you," Feng Ju rolled his eyes at her before trying to enter Yu Mei's room. Chu'mei quickly placed her back on the door, spreading her arms to block him. "How can you and your master be so unreasonable? This is a lady's room, how can you just enter as you wish."

"I got permission, now move," Feng Ju used his feet to try to push Chu'mei away. "Go away," he shouted when she didn't move. "Give me the soup then," she yelled back. "Fine, here," he shoved the tray in front of her. She pushed it back. "Never mind, you irritate me. Quickly bring it in," Chu'mei commanded. Feng Ju was at a loss for words. "Eh, little girl…do you take me for a fool? Take it," he proceeded to push the tray back to her. "I have a name, its Chu'mei not little girl. Remember that, you emotionless rock," Chu'mei took the tray and walked inside the room. Feng Ju was going crazy. What exactly was going on today? When did everyone in the palace become crazy.