It's all ruined, who cares about the chastity arch

"Are you talking about the one from the Zheng family?"

"It was him. Although the Zheng family was in decline, the court did not deprive him of the right to take the exam. It was because he was not good enough in learning that he could not even make it into the top 100 in the imperial examination."

"After all, it's just an embroidered pillow with a shiny appearance but an empty stomach! Hahaha!"

"No wonder Princess Pingle divorced him. She probably saw his true colors."

"Yes, have you heard the princess's list of ten crimes against him?"

"That's simply jaw-dropping. Zheng Chengyan has come to this point today, it's all his own fault."

These comments were like sharp arrows, piercing Zheng Chengyan's heart.

Fortunately, recent setbacks have taught him to be patient. He lowered his head, trying to hide the pain in his heart, and turned to leave.

At this moment, a voice suddenly rang out from the crowd, "Have you heard? Princess Pingle is about to get married again."

"marriage?"

Everyone around was shocked. "Who is she going to marry?"

Zheng Chengyan paused slightly, he listened with his ear tilted, his expression became more nervous than ever before.

Someone in the crowd corrected him, "No, no, it's not a marriage, it's the princess's mansion is looking for a live-in son-in-law."

"Recruiting a live-in son-in-law? That is the sister that your majesty respects the most. If you can become her consort, you will enjoy endless glory and wealth!"

The scholars standing by all showed envy, as if they were talking about their own future destiny.

For Zheng Chengyan, this sudden news was like a heavy hammer blow, which made him stand there in a daze, with indescribable emotions stirring in his heart.

Zheng Chengyan glanced sideways, and an expression of disbelief and surprise involuntarily appeared on his face.

His heart was slightly shaken, and he was surprised by the reactions of the people around him.

In this era where women's chastity is valued, no one complained about Su Wanyu's remarried status. To Zheng Chengyan, this was almost unbelievable.

What shocked him even more was that not only did no one criticize it, but there were actually men who were willing to give up their dignity as men and become son-in-law.

Zheng Chengyan couldn't help but think of Gu Linjun's confident oath - he had vowed to marry Su Wanyu.

But at this moment, why does he seem to have disappeared without a trace?

Just as Zheng Chengyan was feeling a barely perceptible sense of complacency, a new piece of news came from somewhere in the crowd, like a stone thrown into calm water, causing ripples.

"I heard that the man who is willing to be the son-in-law is actually the powerful regent?"

As soon as these words came out, people started talking all around.

"The Regent? Everyone, are you sure you heard it right? The Regent holds great power and is in a prominent position. How could he be willing to become the princess's husband? Moreover, they are cousins?"

An old man stroked his beard and pondered, his eyes full of confusion.

"Marriages between cousins ​​are not uncommon in the harem. Isn't this move by the regent a demonstration of his loyalty to the royal family?"

A seemingly knowledgeable Confucian scholar nearby interjected, with a hint of certainty in his tone.

"The Prince Regent has been diligent in governing the country over the years, and has never had the slightest intention of treason. Now that he has taken the initiative to propose a marriage to the princess, it is clear how deep his feelings are."

Another person added, his words full of admiration for the Regent.

Upon hearing this, everyone nodded in agreement, and several scholars were deeply moved and wrote poems on the spot to praise the Regent's deep friendship.

Zheng Chengyan stood quietly aside, hearing endless praises in his ears, but his eyes became a little dazed and his feet trembled unconsciously.

Finally, he turned around abruptly and left the crowd with big but slightly staggering strides.

At this moment, compared to the loss of fame and fortune, the indestructible love between Gu Linjun and Su Wanyu was like sharp thorns that pierced deeply into his heart.

The talent that he once boasted about, as well as Su Wanyu's uncomplaining companionship, now seemed to have quietly left him.

When he left, Zheng Chengyan's back looked particularly lonely, his steps were heavy, his head slightly lowered, he looked exactly like a down-and-out scholar.

Even passers-by would find it difficult to associate this eclipsed figure with the once glorious second son of the Zheng family.

As the night deepened and the moonlight shone like a silver thread, Su Wanyu instructed her personal maid Yun Yi to present a gift to celebrate her good friend Pei Sina's graduation from high school.

Not long after Yun Yi's figure disappeared into the night, another maid, Siqi, hurried back and stepped into the princess's bedroom.

"Princess, Xiao Si and the others found out something."

Siqi lowered her voice and reported carefully in the bedroom.

Su Wanyu put down the embroidery needle in her hand, frowned slightly, and asked sharply, "What's the matter?"

"I heard that the women who have been involved with Pei Chi'an have all had bad endings over the years. They were either disfigured due to an accident or disappeared for no reason."

Siqi spoke in a serious tone, word by word.

Hearing this, Su Wanyu tightened the embroidery thread in her hand, and her eyes became more fierce: "It seems that this Concubine Pei is very strict in disciplining her nephew."

Siqi looked worried: "Your Highness, so Yunyi..."

Su Wanyu patted her hand gently and comforted her: "I know Yunyi's personality. She won't want to have anything to do with Pei Chian. But I'm worried that Pei Chian may not give up easily."

Siqi's eyes flashed with ruthlessness: "Then what about the banquet on her birthday?"

Su Wanyu thought for a moment and said calmly: "According to the plan, don't worry about Pei Chian for now. Perhaps we can take this opportunity to counter Pei Chian."

Si Qi nodded heavily, a trace of determination flashing in her eyes: "As long as he reveals a flaw, Concubine Pei will be implicated."

"Okay, we'll talk in detail when Yun Yi comes back."

As she spoke, Su Wanyu put down the needle and thread in her hands, stood up, and began to tidy up the clutter on the table in an orderly manner.

The next morning, as the dawn broke in the sky, Yunyi, holding the pure white little dumpling in her arms, took a carriage to the famous Fulai Steamed Bun Shop in the north of the city.

The meat buns there have always been Su Wanyu's favorite.

In the past, she would occasionally ask servants to do the shopping for her, but this time, she specially arranged for Yun Yi to go in person.

The purpose of this trip was ostensibly to buy buns, but in reality it was to "accidentally" meet Pei Chi'an on the way.

Little Yuanzi is pure white, like a snowball, and is very eye-catching.

Sure enough, Pei Chi'an, who passed by this road every day, noticed them at a glance. He immediately stopped his horse, jumped off, and slowly walked to Yun Yi's side.

He looked at Yun Yi's back, wanting to approach but hesitant.

Yun Yi pretended not to know him and concentrated on choosing buns.

Pei Chi'an stood behind Yun Yi, his throat moved slightly, but he didn't say a word in the end.

The wisp of white steam coming out of the steamer gradually rose in the morning light, shrouding the two people in a hazy atmosphere.

"Sir, your buns are packed."

The waiter enthusiastically handed the buns to Yunyi.

Yun Yi took the bun and handed over the copper coins. At this moment, the little Yuanzi in her arms suddenly broke free and rushed straight towards Pei Chi'an.