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

The morning light gradually pierced through the clouds until dawn broke.

Wei Nanxun leaned against Pei Ji's chest. The two didn't say anything, just snuggled together, but it felt like there was some kind of bond between them, and no third person could get in.

It has a sense that silence speaks louder than words.

Even if he was reluctant, Pei Ji still had to avoid the situation once it was dawn. They couldn't just disregard social norms and openly share a room without any formal arrangement just because their relationship had changed.

Even for the sake of Wei Nanxun's reputation, he should have left before the others woke up.

"It's time for you to go."

Wei Nanxun said that, but her arms around his waist showed no sign of letting go.

She only just realized that a man and a woman can develop feelings for each other even without doing anything.

It is only after experiencing what true romantic love between men and women is like and how they get along that she realizes how terrible her past life was.

That's why she was even more reluctant to let him go, fearing that once he left, she would discover that last night, including just now, was all a dream.

Pei Ji didn't think much of it. When she said it was time to leave, he agreed that it was time to go.

Those two brothers must have been keeping watch outside all night; there are some things he should explain to them.

He slowly loosened his grip on her, and she had no choice but to let go as well. He noticed a hint of disappointment on the girl's face and guessed what she was thinking.

He gently placed another kiss on her lips.

This time, it was completely different from the last time. It was an extremely light and restrained kiss, not even deep. It was just a simple touch of lips before they were released.

But it was precisely this brief and restrained kiss that made Wei Nanxun feel cherished and respected like never before.

His love for her went beyond mere possession and desire.

She liked this gentle restraint.

"Sleep some more."

Pei Ji pulled her down to lie on his back, tucked her in, and said, "I promise I'll still be here when you wake up."

All of Wei Nanxun's unease and fear were relieved at this moment. Watching his back as he strode away, she closed her eyes and fell asleep.

Outside, the two brothers immediately woke up upon hearing the noise and rushed forward.

"Sir, it's still not too late to leave the city now."

Pei Ji gave a faint "hmm": "You go first, I still have things to take care of."

Ji Feng's eyes nearly popped out of their sockets. Yesterday, Ji Yun said that the prince might not leave, and he even said it was absolutely impossible. He offered to bet with him a year's salary. Who would have thought that the prince, who had always scorned love between men and women, would actually stay for a woman?

"But everyone in the capital is waiting for you to return."

"Take this to Minister Wen; he knows what to do."

Pei Ji took out a letter from his sleeve, which was clearly prepared last night. He seemed to have anticipated that he would not leave this time.

"It's not safe for you here either."

“If I go back, Pei Yuyan will be wary. Only when I am not around will he reveal his weakness.”

Ji Feng understood his meaning. Now that the Crown Prince was in charge of the country, it was perfectly legitimate for him to do so. The Crown Prince would not hesitate to harm the Emperor, but could he really not go back?

"You can also bring Miss Guan back to the capital."

Pei Ji had certainly considered this option, but Wei Nanxun clearly had a secret she was hiding from him. Why would the Wei family allow her to come to Pingzhen alone from the capital?

He didn't want to pressure her; he wanted her to speak on her own initiative.

Before long, once this power struggle has settled and their relationship has become more stable, he will confess to her and take her back to the capital.

Seeing that his expression was already impatient, Ji Yun knew that her silly brother had said too much. The prince disliked people interfering in his private affairs and decisions.

And while the prince may indeed value Miss Guan, he is by no means the kind of person who would let love interfere with his duties. He made this decision because staying here would not only not affect the situation but would also be of assistance.

Fearing that his elder brother might displease the prince if he continued, he immediately nodded and knelt down, saying, "Yes, this servant will set off immediately."

As he was about to pull Ji Feng away, Pei Ji added, "Go to the Wei family and find two people."

-

When Wei Nanxun woke up again, it was already broad daylight.

After a hangover, her head was still a little dizzy. She propped herself up on the bed and saw that her clothes were still on the bed. Memories of last night and this morning flooded back.

She subconsciously looked around, but the figure was not in the room. Were those all just her dreams?

Has he already left?

Without thinking too much, Wei Nanxun immediately got out of bed, slipped on her slippers, and hurriedly went out to look for him.

Before he even stepped out, he bumped into a tall figure. Sunlight poured down on him, making him appear as if he were enveloped in a soft glow, so handsome he seemed unreal.

"Where are you going in such a hurry?"

When Wei Nanxun saw him, her anxious and restless heart, which was almost about to jump out of her chest, instantly calmed down.

It wasn't a dream; he really didn't leave.

Pei Ji saw her staring blankly at him, and his heart softened. He went over and patted her head, then led her to sit down on a chair.

He pushed the porcelain bowl toward her and got up to walk into the inner room.

Wei Nanxun then noticed that when he came in, he was carrying something in his hand. Upon closer inspection, it turned out to be a bowl of honey water, which was sweet and still warm. Did he cook it for her according to the time?

She held the porcelain bowl, taking small sips, the aroma of honey instantly filling her lips and tongue, warming her entire stomach and spleen.

Perhaps it was psychological, but she even felt that her head wasn't so dizzy anymore.

"Ji Shouzhou, have you... have you gone to rest?"

He stayed by her side all night. Even if he slept while sitting up, it must have been restless. She knew very well what it felt like to take care of someone all night.

He came out as soon as she finished speaking, clutching a pair of clean, pure white cotton socks in his hand.

She then realized that she had been too flustered and had come out without socks, and that her trousers were even uneven, revealing her bare ankles.

"Put it on."

Her cheeks flushed slightly. Even though he didn't reach out to help her put it on, the mere act of taking it from her was intimate and ambiguous enough.

"I, I'll do it myself."

She hurriedly put down the porcelain bowl, frantically put on her socks, and was so embarrassed that she wanted to disappear into the ground.

The person in front of me is still Ji Shouzhou, but overnight, he seems like a completely different person, without that old-fashioned and pedantic air about him.

His eyes and overall aura carried a hint of toughness and domineering.

Ironically, she particularly enjoyed this domineering attitude.

"Oh, right, where's Zhixia? I remember she drank too much yesterday, along with Jifeng and the others."

"The old lady was taking care of her; the two of them have already passed away."

Wei Nanxun asked in surprise, "Why are you leaving in such a hurry? What about you? If you don't leave, what will you do if you miss the autumn examination?"

"No need to worry, the Emperor has been in a coma for many days, so the autumn imperial examination will probably have to be postponed."

Wei Nanxun was suddenly stunned. The emperor had been in a coma for many days? When did this happen? She clearly remembered that in her previous life, the emperor's coma happened not long before she died.

The reason she remembers it so clearly is that Pei Yuyan was overseeing the country and was away from the Eastern Palace for many days. She went to find her elder sister but was framed and imprisoned in a cell for many days.

Before that, the emperor was in good health and had never been known to have fallen into a coma.

Could it be that her rebirth changed the plot of this life?

Does that prove that she has escaped her fate from her previous life and no longer has to live a life of hiding?

But why did she still feel uneasy, as if an invisible hand was still gripping the back of her neck, watching her, ready to choke her at any moment...