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

So many people couldn't tell she was a woman, but this old man saw it at a glance and even realized they weren't brothers.

The two have already expressed mutual affection and decided to be together, but it is unreasonable for them to exchange gifts privately.

Apart from the Empress Dowager and the Eldest Princess, no one else had figured out their relationship, and it was pointed out so directly, which made her a little embarrassed.

But since it was an auspicious saying, no matter how shy Wei Nanxun was, she had no choice but to accept it quickly.

When it came time to pay, Pei Ji simply tossed over a gold ingot and then pulled Wei Nanxun away.

The old man had never seen such generosity before; his eyes were dazzled by the gold. He quickly said, "Young master, you've given too much."

"It can talk, so here's a reward for you."

Pei Ji led Wei Nanxun to a less crowded place. He had been silent the whole time, just watching from the side.

The thick, boiled maltose, like flowing gold, stroked out the golden phoenix.

For some reason, he felt a strange urge in his chest, a desire to break free from his cocoon.

It wasn't because Pei Yuyan had become a prisoner and was no longer eligible for the throne that someone suggested he take his place.

Even when he had won many battles and made great achievements, there were always voices in his ears urging him to rebel. Everyone was advising him that the emperor was incompetent and that the country should be ruled by the capable.

He never seriously considered it; he was tired of life in the capital and even more disgusted by the intrigues and schemes of the harem and the court.

Those places that devour people without spitting out the bones are even more bloody and disgusting than battlefields where heads can be lost at any moment.

Having finally broken free of his shackles and become a soaring eagle, how could he possibly return to being a caged beast for the sake of mere power?

But just now, he thought of Wei Nanxun.

If she likes it, Pei Yuyan can't give her the position of empress, but he can.

He wanted to give her the best in the world, which of course included becoming the most noble woman in the world.

Wei Nanxun had no idea what he was thinking, but she felt that he was acting strangely, walking so fast all of a sudden that she almost dropped the sugar painting in her hand.

She finally managed to keep up with him, but he suddenly stopped, causing her to bump her forehead directly into his back.

She rubbed her forehead and pouted, saying, "Why did you suddenly stop again..."

Pei Ji just stared at her intently, and asked abruptly, "Where do you want to live from now on?"

Wei Nanxun was completely baffled by his question. What did he mean by wanting to stay somewhere? This guy just kept changing his mind.

"Do you like Kunning Palace or Qianqing Palace?"

Wei Nanxun was stunned for a moment before realizing that Kunning Palace was the Empress's bedroom and Qianqing Palace was the Emperor's main hall. Had he gone mad?

Regardless of whether she likes it or not, who would ask someone about the Empress's bedroom?

She blurted out, "This has nothing to do with whether I like it or not."

She wanted to tell him he was being ridiculous, but then she met his unfathomable eyes, eyes that were more profound and intense than she had ever seen before.

He wasn't joking; he was serious...

And subconsciously, he was asking her if she wanted to be empress.

A flame seemed to flicker in his eyes, threatening to consume her entirely if he wasn't careful.

"If you like it, I'll take it."

Even if it's the throne, even if the world criticizes her for treason, it's all within her grasp if she wants it.

Do you want to be an empress? To be the most noble woman in the world?

She had no doubt about the truth of Pei Ji's words, but it was something she had never considered before.

Even though she was the crown prince's concubine in her previous life, when she was at the height of her favor, there were still many people who flattered and encouraged her to compete for his favor.

They would whisper in her ear, saying that with her favored status, as long as she gave birth to the eldest grandson of the emperor, the position of crown princess would be hers sooner or later.

But she never wanted to be the Crown Princess. Firstly, at that time she still regarded Wei Mingzhao as her most respected elder sister, and she wouldn't compete with her. Secondly, she was an unfavored concubine's daughter at home and had never learned how to manage a household or govern her subordinates, so how could she dare to dream of becoming the Crown Princess?

Now Pei Ji has directly brought up the position of Empress, which is almost overwhelming her.

She shook her head seriously: "I don't like it."

He paused for a moment and then said, "To be precise, I shouldn't be able to. I can't even manage my own small household, how could I possibly manage such a large harem?"

After answering, she suddenly realized what she had done, and lowered her voice as if she were doing something wrong, saying very softly, "You, you changed your mind?"

She clearly remembered that the last time they had a heart-to-heart talk at Huangjue Temple, he said that he had never thought about becoming an emperor.

What changed his mind?

However, if we put ourselves in her shoes, there was a very beautiful and valuable pearl flower that should have been hers, but because she was not the legitimate daughter, she was forced to give it up.

Even if she wasn't interested in that kind of thing, she would still feel uncomfortable.

Moreover, the throne is not a precious ornament; it is something that everyone covets.

At first, she thought Pei Ji was an unattainable celestial being, cold, powerful, and omnipotent.

The closer you get to him, the more you realize that he is just a mortal human being; he can get hurt, worry, and also has domineering and adorable little emotions.

She understands that everyone in this world has selfish desires and wants.

But Pei Ji just looked at her. Behind him were lanterns and candlelight hanging on both sides of the street, and in his dark eyes, all he could see was her image.

"You don't need to worry about any of that. If you don't know how, you can learn. You can also delegate the task to someone else. Just tell me whether you like it or not."

Wei Nanxun's heart suddenly pounded wildly. Who could resist such a handsome face, saying to you, "The Empress is giving it to you, do you want it?"

There is no greater temptation than this.

After a moment of hesitation, she shook her head: "Didn't you say you would take me horseback riding in Jiayuguan and show me the starry sky in the northern desert? I want to go and see what the sky is like, since it's different from the one in Beijing."

Pei Ji carefully observed her expression, and only after confirming that there was no trace of reluctance did he feel relieved.

"Okay, I'll take you there once this is all settled."

Wei Nanxun looked at him and asked, "What about you? If you just give up like this, do you feel it's unfair or that you're unwilling to accept it?"

That father and son, one incompetent and weak, the other cunning and vicious, would he really be willing to let such people continue to rule the country?

“It’s not that I can’t have it, but that I don’t want it.” Pei Ji raised his head slightly, his gaze cold and full of arrogance, and said, “I can take it back whenever I want in the future.”

Wei Nanxun had always known that he was arrogant and proud, and that he had the right to be arrogant, but hearing and seeing it with her own ears was a different story.

This unrestrained aura of royalty captivated her.

Fortunately, those girls didn't have good eyesight, so none of them noticed his good qualities and no one competed with him for it.

"Let's go."

Wei Nanxun blinked in confusion: "Where else are we going?"

"Eat something, then go back and get down to business."

She blinked even faster. What important business could there be at this hour?

The events of the day immediately flashed through her mind, and her face flushed red. How could this person be so serious one moment and so indecent the next!

Seeing her blush, Pei Ji's lips curled up slightly as he half-squatted down and leaned closer.

"I mean, I'm going back to the capital to get married."

"Isn't this a serious matter?"

"Ah Yue, what are you thinking about?"

He leaned very close, his dangerous breath spraying onto her face, making her face burn even hotter and her whole body feel uncomfortable.

What do you mean she's thinking of that? This person is clearly deliberately making her think the wrong way!

Enraged, she turned her back and said through gritted teeth, "That's not so easy."

"Why?"

"You'll have to get past my father first."