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

Pei Yuyan had never felt such pain before. He was born the Crown Prince, and even though his father had been wary of him in recent years and he could not reach the deepest power in the court, he was still the Crown Prince.

He was the second most honored person in the Great Yan Dynasty, and having lived a life of luxury, he had never tasted the bitterness of failure.

He is good at enduring, lying low, and waiting for the right opportunity, but that doesn't mean he can tolerate such physical pain.

If it were anyone else, he might not believe that the other party would dare to do anything to him, but the person in front of him was Pei Ji.

He knew this man's ruthless methods and bloodthirsty nature; he truly didn't care whether he was the crown prince or not, and he really would break his hand bones, even...

kill him.

“Uncle, you may not know this, but my Crown Princess is a woman from the Wei family, and she is Ah Xun’s older sister. I am Ah Xun’s brother-in-law. Ah Xun has been away from home for many days, and it is the best thing for me to escort her back to the capital, both out of courtesy and reason.”

Pei Ji held his hand tightly without loosening his grip at all. He didn't even glance at Pei Yuyan, only staring intently at the little girl in front of him.

He said lightly, "A-Yue saved me and is my savior. It is only right and proper for me to send my benefactor back to the capital."

The excruciating pain almost made Pei Yuyan lose his temper, but when he thought of Wei Nanxun beside him, he knew he couldn't lose face. He bit his lower lip hard, letting out only a few low moans of pain.

He knew that reasoning with Pei Ji was useless. Even if the Empress Dowager were here, he would not be afraid to bow his head. How could a junior like him do anything to him?

He then turned his gaze to Wei Nanxun.

He endured the excruciating pain, trying his best to keep his voice from trembling too much: "Ah Xun, come back with me, your brother and father are waiting for you."

When Wei Nanxun saw Pei Yuyan's pale face and his pained groans, she felt a pang of pity.

It's really not a good look to see someone who was once so high and mighty be forced to bow down and submit after having their bones shattered.

She wanted to stay away from him, but she didn't intend to kick him when he was down.

Besides, she really didn't want to face Pei Ji right now. As long as she could leave here and return to the capital as soon as possible, she didn't care whether the person escorting her was Pei Yuyan or not.

But when she heard him mention his father and brother, all her reluctance vanished instantly. He was still thinking of threatening her; this man was inherently evil.

He showed her no respect whatsoever; all his tenderness was hypocrisy.

Pei Ji's deception and manipulation were certainly despicable, but they disgusted her even more than Pei Yuyan's threats and humiliations.

Why don't you just let him die from the pain?

However, the fact that he could name his younger brother meant that he truly controlled him, and she couldn't gamble with her brother and father.

Wei Nanxun clenched her fists, took a few deep breaths, and said, "Your Highness, everything the Crown Prince said is true. He is my elder sister's husband. Please do not make things difficult for him."

Pei Ji stared intently at her face, trying to find any trace of reluctance, but she remained calm and showed no sign of strain.

She was genuinely pleading for this person.

This man not only drugged her but also forced her into this situation. No matter the reason, she should not plead for him.

He would figure out a way to deal with her father and brother; ultimately, she still didn't trust him.

He scoffed and abruptly released his grip on her wrist.

He said coldly, "Pei Yuyan, you'd better watch yourself."

After saying that, he looked at Wei Nanxun and said one last time, "Come with me."

"Thank you for your kindness, Your Highness."

This was a rejection; she was actually going to reject Pei Yuyan for his sake.

Pei Ji's eyes turned completely cold.

On the contrary, Pei Yuyan was very happy. In his opinion, Wei Nanxun had made a choice; she had chosen him.

This gave him a brief victory, putting him at a disadvantage against Pei Ji, and he didn't even feel the pain in his hand as much anymore.

He acted as if he were a victor, using his uninjured hand to hold Wei Nanxun's hand.

"Ah Xun, I've had a carriage prepared. We'll head back now."

Just as he was secretly delighted, Wei Nanxun dodged his movement: "Thank you for your kindness, Your Highness."

"You brought so many people here, you must have an important mission. How can you delay your business for my sake? I will return to the capital on my own."

At this moment, she sees both of them as the same, and she won't choose either of them.

Her words were eloquent, seemingly understanding, but in reality, they were polite yet distant.

The implication was even that Pei Yuyan had brought so many people; surely they weren't there to arrest her, his sister-in-law?

He wanted to chase after him again, but Pei Ji's tall and straight figure blocked his way.

Wei Nanxun glanced at the figure that had come to her rescue, but said nothing. She then bowed deeply to the two of them and ran away without looking back.

Seeing that she had disappeared, leaving only the uncle and nephew in the courtyard, Pei Yuyan realized how intimidating the oppressive feeling was beside him.

He was still hesitant about how to bring it up, after all, given Pei Ji's abilities, he probably already knew most of what was happening in the capital.

But how much does he really know? Who authorized his return to the capital? Will he break ties with him, or will he aim for the throne?

The more Pei Yuyan thought about it, the more uneasy he became. Just as he was about to say something to break the deadlock, Pei Ji seemed not to see him at all and strode past him towards the outside.

All that remained before my eyes was the arc of a sleeve swaying.

Pei Yuyan's expression suddenly stiffened. Nothing is more disrespectful than being completely ignored.

He never imagined that one day he would experience such a taste.

-

Zhixia's packing speed was something she had accumulated over time; she would start packing almost as soon as Wei Nanxun said she was leaving.

She had seen what was happening outside, and had wanted to rush over, but was stopped by the guards.

Seeing Wei Nanxun return, she wrung her hands, her face full of anxiety: "Sister, what do we do now?"

"Since we're here, let's make the best of it and go back to the capital."

Zhixia had watched her journey and knew best her helplessness and hardship, yet she was powerless to help her.

"Then I'll have Grandpa prepare the carriage and settle their monthly allowances while I'm at it."

Wei Nanxun gave a natural "hmm," and after Zhixia left, her vision gradually blurred as she looked at the furnishings in the room.

She personally purchased and decorated everything; it's not just a room, it's her dream.

How could she possibly bear to do it, but she had no other choice.

While she was still in a daze, she heard Zhixia softly call out, "Mr. Ji... no, Your Highness."

"You can't go in."

Zhixia was also in a dilemma. If it were before, she would have been willing to bring the two together, but now that she knew he had lied to Wei Nanxun, she didn't know what to do.

Just as she was about to stop him but didn't dare, a voice came from inside: "Let him in."

What has happened must be faced, and she and Pei Ji should come to an end.

Pei Ji strode in with a sullen face. Just a few hours ago, the two of them were still leaning on each other, but now they stood facing each other like strangers.

The two were separated by only a few feet, yet it felt as if they were separated by thousands of mountains and rivers, unreachable.

After standing there for an unknown amount of time, Pei Ji called out in a hoarse voice, "A-Yue..."

Before he could continue, he was interrupted: "Your Highness, what I just said was the truth. You are of noble status and have been attacked and injured. I can understand your distrust of me and your concealment of your identity. This is only human nature."

“I don’t resent you, especially since you saved my life. I’ve said before that I would do anything to repay you, so it’s only right that I take care of you.”

"The only thing you shouldn't have done was to play with me."

He promised to stay, expressed his feelings, and even gave her a non-existent expectation.

"I never played a trick on you; every word I said to you was true."

"Your Highness, I can no longer tell which of your words are true and which are false. You know, all I want is an ordinary husband and a very ordinary life. But you are the moon in the sky, and I am just grass on earth. We are worlds apart, so why force it? I'm begging you to let me go."

Pei Ji knew that no matter what he said, she wouldn't listen at this moment. Rather than adding fuel to the fire, it was better to let her calm down for a while.

"I can promise not to bother you for a while."

"But letting go is absolutely impossible."

"Wei Nanxun, our fates are intertwined in this lifetime."