My elder sister forced me to become a concubine; I was reborn and remarried into the emperor's

How could Wei Nanxun forget this place? Perhaps she didn't know where she was going when she first stepped into the garden, but after Pei Ji led her up to the pavilion, she remembered.

She had mistakenly ingested wine laced with an aphrodisiac and escaped from Jingren Palace, stumbling and falling into Changchun Garden.

She hid in the closet that could fit her, which led to her first meeting with Pei Ji.

She couldn't even see his face clearly at that moment, completely consumed and controlled by the lust brought on by the drugs, and pounced on him.

Looking back now, I feel confused. If she had known that the person she would be getting involved with was Pei Ji, would she still have been able to throw herself at him without a second thought?

Wei Nanxun was led up to the attic on the second floor, and subconsciously looked around at the furnishings inside.

At that time, she was in a state of tension, and she was so fearful that she dared not look at the furnishings in the room.

Who would have thought that she would one day revisit this place?

The interior is almost exactly as I remember it: clean and simple. There is a small hall in the middle, a bedroom on the right, and a bamboo curtain hanging on the left, which is actually a study.

The curtains provided excellent coverage, making them appear as if they were wall decorations; no wonder she mistakenly thought the other side was enclosed in her nervousness.

Upon seeing the curtain, she tugged at the hand he was holding, looking somewhat embarrassed.

"When Lingxi was applying the medicine to me, you were watching from behind the whole time, weren't you?"

Pei Ji also remembered the first time he met her. He was always very vigilant. As soon as he entered the attic, he found that someone had been there. At first, he thought it was an assassin hiding in the closet.

Who would have thought that opening the cabinet door would reveal a young girl with rosy cheeks and a faint smell of alcohol?

Pei Ji was slightly stunned, and in that brief moment of distraction, the little girl pounced on him.

That was the first time he had been so close to a woman. He had never known that a woman's body could be so soft, as if it had no bones.

She struggled to lift her sleeves up to her upper arms, and her two smooth, fair arms wrapped tightly around his neck.

Her fragrance wasn't strong, yet it permeated every inch of his skin, lingering and breathtaking, leaving him momentarily lost in thought, as if bewitched.

He just let her hold him tightly.

Perhaps out of frustration, or perhaps out of contempt for his own lack of willpower, he quickly came to his senses. He mistakenly thought she was the kind of palace maid who would seduce the master, and without any mercy, he grabbed her by the neck.

He asked her who she was and what her purpose was; if she answered even one wrong question, he would snap her slender neck without blinking.

But what she said was, "Please, save me, save me."

Her eyes were glazed and she seemed lost, her voice trembling with sobs, which finally made Pei Ji notice her unusual condition.

This was not a simple act of seeking pleasure. Her exposed arms were covered with bloody holes from being stabbed, and the blood had not yet completely dried, dripping onto his clothes and spreading into patches of blood.

No one would tempt someone with self-harm; she seems to have been bewitched.

A brief hesitation caused him to loosen his grip slightly, and in that instant, she clung to him as if she had grasped a lifeline, disregarding everything else.

Pei Ji had no idea that the woman's body was not only soft, but also seemed to be tainted with opium, making it impossible to stop once touched.

Her burning fingers touched his Adam's apple, his chin, his lips, and his cheeks, and everything she touched felt hot.

Then came her soft lips, which pressed against his lips little by little, like a ball of fire that instantly burned him to ashes.

That was the first time Pei Ji had lost control; his self-control, which he had always been proud of, was utterly fragile in front of her.

He quickly regained control, gently opening her up and taking all her softness.

Fortunately, he still had his senses. When she whimpered in pain, he instantly came to his senses and looked at the marks on her body where he had pinched her.

His gaze darkened, and he pulled his robe over her from head to toe, then went to take a shower.

The icy bathwater poured over his head suppressed the impulses and unfamiliar emotions in his heart.

He held the military report in his hand, sitting behind the bamboo curtain, thinking he could pretend nothing had happened, but ever since she woke up and heard her voice, he hadn't been able to concentrate on reading a single word.

Despite being so badly injured, covered in wounds, to the point that even Lingxi felt sorry for her, she could still calmly say that she would rather not get married.

Later, countless dreams tormented his mind.

Looking back now, perhaps from the very first time he met her, the fact that he broke the rules for her showed that he had already fallen for her, but he was just unwilling to admit it.

Pei Ji looked at the little girl in front of him, who had tilted her head slightly and whose eyes were both stubborn and clear, and the corners of his mouth curled up.

He didn't answer her question, but simply held her hand tightly and led her into the inner room.

The window was wide open, and one could clearly see a rosewood bed inside, covered with a brocade quilt embroidered with dragon patterns, calligraphy hanging on the wall, as well as a clothes rack and a desk.

It wasn't that she was deliberately staring at the bed; it was just that the bed was too big, and there were almost no other furnishings in the room, so her gaze was completely occupied by the bed.

The drug was so potent that day that she quickly lost consciousness. As for whether she was in this bed or somewhere else...

She only remembered doing many bold and frivolous things; even in her previous life, she had never been so proactive and shameless.

Pei Ji felt her gaze and sat down on the couch, pulling her to fall onto the bed.

Wei Nanxun's eyes widened slightly, and her whole body suddenly stiffened.

"What are you going to do?"

"Sleep with me."

sleep?!!

He's crazy! She's not that kind of person!

Pei Ji watched as her face turned red, and her neck and ears also turned red, like ripe fruit on an autumn branch, and he couldn't help but feel very happy.

The hustle and bustle of the past few days, and the gloom of being disturbed by others this morning, were instantly swept away.

"Just sleeping."

"What are you thinking about?"

He said he pulled hard on his hand and drew the person into his arms.

Wei Nanxun tried to struggle, but he had already wrapped his arms around her and laid her down on the bed. He didn't lift the blanket; he just lay there fully clothed.

Her cheek was pressed against his chest, and she could hear his heartbeat, each beat strong and powerful.

"you……"

As soon as she opened her mouth, Pei Ji's finger pressed against her lips.

"Shhh."

Wei Nanxun then realized that what he meant by "sleep" was simply rest, and nothing more.

Her face flushed slightly, but she couldn't blame him. He had made the resting time sound so ambiguous, as if the two of them were about to do something.

No one spoke, and the room fell silent, save for the rustling of leaves in the autumn wind.

Wei Nanxun heard his breathing, which was long but somewhat heavy.

She noticed that he seemed very tired, and there was a faint bluish-gray tinge under his eyes.

What has he been busy with all these days since the two of them last met?

She had just moved to a new house yesterday, and not only did she have to tidy up the house, but she was also so excited that she couldn't sleep. She and Zhixia chatted until very late, and she had to get up early this morning, so she hadn't really slept.

Being around him gives you an unusually reassuring feeling.

As drowsiness gradually crept in, Wei Nanxun unconsciously closed her eyes as well.

-

Pei Ji slept very soundly. He had been traveling for several days, and looking at the list of dead and wounded soldiers that he had finally obtained, he could not sleep well in the days before.

With Wei Nanxun by his side, he was finally able to let his guard down and get a good night's sleep.

But when I woke up again, something else had also become clear.

Indeed, with the person you admire right before your eyes, with a soft and fragrant body in your arms, even a saint would find it difficult to remain unmoved.

Moreover, he is not a gentleman.

I don't know when the little girl fell asleep, but she can even fall asleep in such a position. Doesn't it feel uncomfortable or uncomfortable to lie on her stomach like that?

Pei Ji propped himself up on one hand and carefully examined her.

She slept very well and obediently, with half her face pressed against his chest, revealing half of her delicate face.

Perhaps because she was feeling a bit hot from being shielded by his arm, her face was flushed, and her soft lips were equally red, as if she had been drinking wine, making her exceptionally alluring.

Pei Ji's eyes darkened, and his Adam's apple bobbed.

She was really unsuspecting; she believed him when he said it was just about sleeping and slept so soundly.

The little girl must have been dreaming about something; her brows suddenly furrowed, and her nose twitched, making her look just like a wronged child.

Pei Ji chuckled softly. She wasn't very old to begin with, no more than sixteen after the New Year. Although she was supposed to be married at that age in the Great Yan Dynasty, in his eyes she was still a little kid.

He couldn't resist reaching out his finger and gently rubbing between her brows, trying to smooth away her sorrow.

Why are you frowning like an adult at such a young age? If you keep frowning, it won't look good.

A person who was sleeping soundly was suddenly disturbed from their dream and immediately shook their head uncomfortably, trying to shake off the annoying hand.

It would occasionally let out a few soft moans.

Wei Nanxun's voice was soft to begin with, and her sleepy tone carried an unconscious coquettish quality that made people who already had little self-control in front of her instantly surrender, swallow their saliva heavily, and their eyes turned slightly red.

Unfortunately, the person involved was not aware of this and continued to sway anxiously from side to side.

Huh, what's that hard thing that's also hot and steaming?

Wei Nanxun was half asleep, her eyes half-open, and she could only vaguely make out a silhouette—the person who often appeared in her dreams.

She assumed she was still asleep and slapped away the hand that was touching her cheek without any politeness.

The sound was particularly crisp, and her palms even hurt a little.

But she was so tired. The bed was a bit hard, but it was warm and comfortable to sleep in. No one could disturb her.

Wei Nanxun grasped the flailing hand and naturally rested her face on it.

He even said in a coaxing tone, like he was talking to a child, "Be good, don't move around, go to sleep."

Pei Ji watched as she slapped his hand away, then rubbed against his palm, and fell asleep again, looking so sweet and innocent.

For a moment, it was unclear whether she had been awake or not.

She's such a pain in the neck, but he can't bear to actually wake her up, so he can only watch her sleep peacefully.

So who's sleeping with whom?

As for the little guy who was neglected, all we can do is let him quiet down on his own.

Pei Ji had developed a habit since childhood that he rarely stayed in bed. He would usually get up immediately after waking up and would never lie in bed for even a moment longer, but today was an exception.

Not only did he wake up but he also stayed with the little girl in his arms, and unknowingly slept for another night.

When I woke up again, I was startled awake by a loud noise.

The little girl in his arms sat up abruptly, muttering to herself, "How did I fall asleep! And I slept until so late, oh no, Daddy is going to be angry again."

He could imagine, without even opening his eyes, how adorable she would look with her drooping little face, saying "It's all over, it's all over."

Wei Nanxun was completely unaware of the impending danger. She was anxiously watching the darkening sky outside the window, wondering if the palace gates were closed and if it would be too late to leave the palace.

Just as she was about to sit up against his chest, a large hand pressed against the back of her head, while another hand lifted her waist.

She shifted her body upwards, and before she could even be surprised, those warm, moist lips pressed down on hers.

With a dizzying sensation, Wei Nanxun found herself lying on the bed, the man's flawless handsome face magnified before her eyes, causing her eyes to widen involuntarily.

This guy! He has no sportsmanship! Didn't we agree that we were just going to sleep?!

"Close your eyes."

!!!

"good."

Pei Ji's kiss was unexpectedly gentle, yet it carried an undeniable domineering quality, until her stiff body gradually softened.

Her long, curled eyelashes had closed at some point and never opened again.

This was a tenderness she had never felt before, as if it were drowning her. She forgot time, forgot her identity, forgot everything, as if only the two of them remained in the world.

The sound of water splashing in her ears brought tears to her eyes.

Just as if she were deeply loved.

As she struggled to breathe, the hand began to wander, slowly untying the sash around her waist.

When those calloused hands touched her delicate skin, she trembled all over, her eyes snapped open, and she pushed away the person lying on top of her, grabbing her clothes and standing as far away from him as possible.

Her eyes were slightly red, and she muttered under her breath, "Shameless!"

This was the first time Pei Ji had been scolded. Instead of being angry, she found the way Pei Ji scolded others quite amusing.

I wish she would scold me a few more times.

"I...I want to go back."

"Don't worry, someone has already been sent to your house."

Wei Nanxun's first reaction was: "I'm not in the Wei family anymore."

"I know, it's your home."

Even if Pei Ji didn't know beforehand, someone would tell him everything that happened to her as soon as she returned to the capital.

Wei Nanxun didn't doubt his abilities, and after a moment of surprise, asked, "What would you like to say at my house?"

Her father already suspected who had sent her to the palace, and if he found out she was going to be late, he would be furious at home.

Pei Ji tugged at the corner of his mouth, revealing a faint smile, "Come here, and I'll tell you."

Wei Nanxun hesitated for a moment: "If you don't want to say, then don't. I'll go out myself."

"The palace gates are locked, how can you leave?"

Wei Nanxun had never seen Pei Ji so shameless before. No, it would be more accurate to say he was being unreasonable. He acted as if there was nothing anyone could do about him, which made people grit their teeth in frustration.

"Scoundrel!"

"Since you've said that, wouldn't it be pointless for me to be scolded if I didn't do something?"

Pei Ji was languid and lazy, almost like a spoiled rich kid. Perhaps because we'd seen him so decisive and ruthless before, this side of him felt rather refreshing.

He raised an eyebrow: "Come here."

The palace gates were indeed locked; without a token, she couldn't leave even if she wanted to.

There's probably no safer place in this palace than here.

Wei Nanxun bit her lower lip and moved closer little by little. As soon as she got close to him, he pulled her back into his arms with his long arm.

She tried to struggle, but then she felt the man's chin resting on the crook of her neck, and he took a deep breath.

He spoke in a low, husky voice, enunciating each word clearly and deliberately.

"Ah Yue, I miss you so much."

I think of you every moment.

"Don't move, just let me hug you for a bit."