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

Upon hearing the name of the Prince of the Northwest, both of them were taken aback. Wei Nanxun held her breath, trying not to let her emotions show. However, they were standing too close, and her heart was beating too fast, revealing her nervousness upon hearing this person's name.

"It's him?" Pei Yuyan said coldly.

Wei Nanxun pursed her lips and remained silent. She truly couldn't understand. Without the events of her past life, she and Pei Yuyan had only met three or four times. Why was he so attentive to her?

If you were to say it was love at first sight or liking someone, you could fool her in her past life, but she would never believe it now.

But Pei Yuyan's behavior today clearly showed a kind of obsessive desire for something he couldn't have, especially after he mistakenly thought she had given herself to someone else; his state was really off.

It's a bit like... being jealous?

Pei Yuyan jealous? Absolutely not. Asking her to believe he'd be jealous is like asking her to believe snow would fall in June.

That means he couldn't have what he wanted. Pei Yuyan was born with a silver spoon in his mouth as the crown prince, second only to the emperor, and possessing the world. What couldn't he get? This was the first time he had encountered someone he couldn't have, so naturally he was unwilling to accept it.

It's impossible for him to have her now; it seems the only option is to make him despise her.

“I don’t understand which ‘him’ you’re referring to. Since you already know I’m not a virgin, you know I’m unworthy of Your Highness. My sister is devoted to you, so please, Your Highness, for the sake of the Wei family’s loyalty, let her go…”

As soon as she finished speaking, the arms that were holding her suddenly loosened, and Wei Nanxun fell straight to the ground without any warning.

Pei Yuyan looked down at her and said, "I know that what happened last time was not what you wanted; someone framed us."

"Don't even think that you can make me despise you like this."

"No one can save you, not even him."

"You patiently prepare for your wedding at home. On the day Wei Mingzhao gets married, I will bring you to the palace together."

After saying that, he smoothed out the wrinkles on his sleeves, turned around, and strode away.

He didn't look at her with any lingering affection, just like the words he had just said about wanting to marry her didn't actually come from his mouth.

Wei Nanxun watched his retreating figure, then slumped to the ground, as if her life force had been drained away, leaving her a soulless shell. She didn't know how much time had passed before Zhixia's soft gasp finally jolted her awake from her nightmare.

"Young lady, young lady, what's wrong with you?"

Wei Nanxun's eyes were lifeless, and blood was still seeping from the wound on her neck. She looked extremely disheveled.

Her pupils slowly focused, and she saw the person in front of her clearly. Finally, unable to hold back her grievances, she hugged Zhixia tightly around the waist.

"Zhixia, what should I do? He still won't let me go."

She's already fought so hard to live, why won't he let her go?

"Him? Who is he? Miss, don't be afraid, I'm here. No one will hurt you. I'll go and send a message to the Second Master and the Young Master right away..."

Wei Nanxun was truly stunned by Pei Yuyan's aura. After all, they had spent so many years together in her previous life, and her every word and action was tied to him. She had long been accustomed to obeying him.

She was like a puppet controlled by his mind; even if she broke free, she would still be corrupted by his inner demons.

Fortunately, Zhixia's voice and embrace made her feel real; she was no longer in that cannibalistic abyss.

Upon hearing that he was to deliver a letter to his father and younger brother, Wei Nanxun immediately shook his head: "No, don't let them worry. I was just... just out moving flowers when I was startled by a stray cat. I'll be fine after I go back and rest for a while."

Even someone as slow-witted as Zhixia sensed the flaw in these words, but she was used to listening to her mistress and didn't ask any further questions. She helped the woman back into the house.

"Miss, how did you get your neck injured? Let me apply some medicine for you."

Wei Nanxun nodded absentmindedly: "I was scratched by some broken pieces from the flowerpot, just a minor cut, it doesn't hurt. Why are you back so early?"

"There were too many people ahead, crowding around us in layers. We arrived late and couldn't see anything of the excitement. They were picking up red envelopes all over the ground. I was so crowded and uncomfortable, and I thought it wouldn't be right for you to be alone, so I came back first."

"Oh, right, something strange happened. They say His Highness the Crown Prince's horse got spooked on the way here, and he disappeared as soon as he got off. It's been decided that the ceremony of presenting gifts was done in place of the Prince of the Northwest."

"It's just that I arrived too late and didn't get to see what the young master looked like. I only heard that he was very tall and imposing."

Although she was a little disappointed that she couldn't see him, it was within her expectations, so she focused her attention elsewhere.

Startled? She could see he was perfectly fine; he was just there to frighten others.

No wonder he was able to sneak out at a time like this; he found such an excuse. He's really fearless, not afraid of being discovered at all...

Wei Nanxun seemed to have thought of something, and her expression instantly froze.

Could he have already reached some kind of agreement with his uncle and aunt? Just like in his previous life, as long as their daughter can secure her position as the Crown Princess, they don't care about the lives of others at all.

That's why Pei Yuyan could freely enter and leave the Wei residence and regarded her as his own.

Wei Nanxun clenched her fist and bit her lower lip: "Zhixia, pack your things, we have to go."

Zhixia was confused by her: "Miss, where are we going?"

This is the Wei residence, their home. Where else could they possibly go?

"Whatever, let's go find Father, or go back to the old house in the countryside! It doesn't matter where we go, we just can't stay here any longer."

She had misunderstood before. She thought that as long as Wei Mingzhao and Pei Yuyan got married, she could rest easy. She underestimated Pei Yuyan's pride. Who would have thought he was the kind of person who wouldn't give up until he achieved his goal?

The Wei residence is the most unsafe place now. She has to leave, far away. Only if Pei Yuyan can't find her will he forget about it after a while.

Besides, she had long planned to go out and see the world, so why be confined to the present? There were no other servants in the courtyard at the moment, so why not leave now!

Although Zhixia didn't understand why, she believed that the girl must have her reasons for doing so.

"You don't need to bring too many clothes. You can buy more. Just bring enough money. Go and tell Uncle Qiu to arrange a carriage for us."

"Young lady, aren't you going to tell the old lady and the madam?"

"We can't tell you, or we won't be able to leave. We have to act first and report later."

Zhixia nodded as if she understood, and then went out to find Steward Qiu.

Wei Nanxun was still hesitating about whether to bring the house deeds when she heard Zhixia's voice from outside: "Who are you? What are you doing here? I need to run errands for the young lady, so get out of the way."

"Go inside. Without Madam's order, no one is allowed to step out of the West Garden."