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

At the same time in the capital, the Wei family was decorated with lanterns and colorful red decorations, and the entire household was adorned with festive plaques.

Without Wei Nanxun's knife hanging over his neck, Wei Mingzhao could breathe much more easily.

Perhaps it's because she's in a better mood, but she hasn't been vomiting much lately, and she can eat anything. Naturally, her complexion has also improved a lot.

The betrothal gifts were arranged by the Ministry of Rites, and the emperor even specially opened the treasury to add more than a dozen boxes of gold and silver treasures. This level of importance silenced all the gossips in the capital. On the day of the wedding, the guests who came to watch the ceremony practically blocked the street in front of the Wei Mansion.

Wei Mingzhao had been so excited the night before that she couldn't sleep; she had been looking forward to this moment for a very long time.

But reality slapped her hard in the face.

Just as she was shyly waiting for the auspicious hour with her red bridal veil covering her head, news came that the groom was still on his way back to the capital and that the heir of the Northwest Prince would have to fetch the bride in his place.

It's no exaggeration to say that in that instant, it was as if a bucket of cold water had been poured over her head, tearing all her dignity and pride to shreds.

The groom doesn't have to come in person to place the betrothal gifts and send the wedding gifts, but how can he not be present on the wedding day? What does Pei Yuyan take her for?

If it were truly because of official business that he couldn't come back in time, that would be one thing. But she clearly heard her parents' conversation, and she couldn't lie to herself that Pei Yuyan had gone to find Wei Nanxun.

Her sitting here right now is like a joke.

Wei Mingzhao suddenly reached out and lifted her bridal veil, unable to hold back any longer, and buried her face in Wang's arms, questioning her repeatedly.

Outside, there were lively firecrackers and the cheerful laughter of guests, but the bride was crying uncontrollably in her bridal chamber.

She thought that by sending Wei Nanxun away, she had won. She was pregnant with his first child, and for the sake of the child, he should give her dignity and respect.

But he disregarded her dignity and trampled on it wantonly.

"Mother, what should I do?"

"If I have to get married alone without a groom to fetch me, I will become a laughing stock of the whole world."

"If I had known it would turn out this way, I would have preferred to let Wei Nanxun stay."

"Why did he treat me like this? He is the crown prince. If he really didn't like me or looked down on me, he could have simply broken off the engagement. Why did he do such a thing to me? Did he think I was demeaning myself just because I had a child?"

Lady Wang had never seen her daughter so heartbroken, and she immediately felt sorry for her. She was also angry at the Crown Prince for going too far.

She's just a pretty woman. What great man would anger the emperor and get himself into trouble just because of a woman?

But the thought of the look in Pei Yuyan's eyes when he returned to the capital that day and demanded the person back from her sent chills down her spine.

She always felt that the young man was gentle and polite, and occasionally she would find him easy to talk to, forgetting that he was the Crown Prince. At that moment, she even had the illusion that if she were not the Duchess of Wei, her life might be in danger.

Fortunately, he didn't really take his anger out on them, nor did he say anything about affecting the wedding, so she thought the matter was over.

Who would have thought that he would actually abandon his new bride and run away from the capital to look for her? This is truly absurd!

But her daughter is also disappointing; her belly is already big. If she doesn't marry Pei Yuyan, who else can she marry?

Lady Wang could only coax her gently, "Don't worry, Zhao'er. No one would dare to laugh at a marriage bestowed by the Emperor. Besides, people outside don't know what the Crown Prince is doing, so they will all think he was delayed by important matters. No one will gossip."

"You should marry him properly. The more generous and considerate you are, the more the Crown Prince will feel indebted to you, and the easier it will be for you to control him in the future."

"What man doesn't have three wives and four concubines? Just look at your father's harem, he has so many beautiful women. How much more so the Crown Prince, who will be the Emperor in the future. You are the Crown Princess, the future Empress. You should be a model for the nation, not compete for favor with those lowly women."

"You are carrying the Crown Prince's eldest grandson. The Crown Prince will only love and cherish you. How could he look down on you? My dear Zhao'er, remember your mother's words, give birth to this child well, and be a good Crown Princess."

Wei Mingzhao let her mother wipe away her tears, and sat numbly as she had her makeup redone and a red bridal veil placed over her face.

Yes, even without the Crown Prince's favor, what does it matter? As long as she gives birth to this child, she can secure her position as the Crown Princess.

Even if the Crown Prince likes Wei Nanxun, so what? She's still just a lowly concubine who can't be brought into the open. She'll spend her whole life stepping on Wei Nanxun.

The auspicious hour arrived quickly. Man Xinghe, dressed in red, rode a tall horse. He never expected that his trip to the capital would lead to him becoming a groom.

It's a pity we still can't see what this cousin's wife looks like.

The Northwest is good in every way: the land is vast and the people are fierce. Every soldier is brave and good at fighting, and even the women are forthright. The only drawback is that they are not as refined as the ladies in the capital, who are fair-skinned, beautiful, and gentle.

He yawned listlessly and saw the bride being carried out by her brother. Without thinking much, he dismounted and took the bride's hand with ease.

Wei Mingzhao was pleasantly surprised when the large hand gripped her tightly, thinking that Pei Yuyan had returned.

Upon touching the thin calluses on his palms, she immediately realized something was amiss. How could Pei Yuyan, who lived a life of luxury, possibly have calluses on his palms?

She then remembered what the maid had said: that it was the Crown Prince of the Northwest who had come to fetch her as his bride. Her face, hidden under the veil, turned pale with anger. What kind of prince was this? He was clearly a lecherous scoundrel who knew no manners!

How could a younger brother hold his sister-in-law's hand in front of everyone? She immediately tried to pull her hand back.

But Man Xinghe had grown up on horseback since childhood, and his hands were very strong. He was especially moved when he touched this soft, boneless hand.

She really is a daughter of the Duke's mansion; her hands are even smoother than his chest. Cousin, you are truly blessed.

He was still marveling when suddenly the hand pulled back, and he instinctively clenched it.

"Sister-in-law, don't move. Let me help you into the sedan chair."

Wei Mingzhao was thoroughly enraged by his words. Pei Yuyan's absence, his jealousy of Wei Nanxun, and the constant joking around him caused his emotions, which had just been calmed down by Wang Shi, to erupt again.

They must be laughing at her, laughing at her for not having a groom to fetch her, laughing at the emperor for sending such an ill-mannered person to fetch her.

The more she struggled to break free, the more resentful she became, and the more her grip tightened.

Finally, she used all her strength to lift her hand and pull it out. At the same time, because of the great force, she staggered backward.

Just as she was about to fall and lose all face, two hands firmly caught her from behind, but the red veil on her head flew to the ground as a result.

The once bustling scene suddenly fell silent.

No one expected that when they came to watch the Crown Prince's wedding, they would see the Crown Princess holding hands and embracing another man, and eventually, her veil was lifted.

Wei Mingzhao was suddenly exposed to light and was momentarily disoriented. His mind went blank for a good while before he could make out the person in front of him. He was an extremely handsome and dashing young man with a touch of unrestrained wildness in his eyes.

But no matter how handsome he is, he is not her husband.

Her eyes widened slightly, and she covered her face, letting out a low scream: It's all over, everything is over.

What chilled her heart even more was that the man in front of her muttered something under his breath.

"She doesn't seem as beautiful as the rumors say."