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

The bamboo curtain swayed slightly, and Wei Nanxun could not see his face clearly, but she was so stunned by his gaze that she froze and dared not move.

is it him?

He saved her and carefully explained everything. So when did he get here, or did he never leave at all?

The thought of this possibility made Wei Nanxun's heart leap into her throat, and her palms were sweating profusely.

Those memories she had just forgotten suddenly surged back.

She clung to him, and even when he pulled her away, she would still cling to him, cupping his face and pressing it against his...

Even if they didn't go all the way, they had already seen and touched each other, so how could she still treat him like a stranger with a normal heart?

How does he view her?

This wasn't out of shyness typical of a young woman, but rather out of embarrassment and fear.

She was as if she were standing naked under the blazing sun, and even after washing and dressing, she still seemed filthy.

She didn't know his identity, but he must be extremely noble. How would he view her after she had so defiled and harassed him? How would he deal with her? She didn't know how to face him either. She had to repay his kindness, but what could she offer in return?

Wei Nanxun felt as if she were walking a tightrope on a cliff, unable to move forward or backward, with a bottomless abyss below. No matter which way she chose, she would be smashed to pieces.

She wanted to kneel down and explain that she had accidentally ingested the medication, and she also wanted to say that she was innocent, but the words just wouldn't come out.

Who would believe her?

Consort Xin and the Crown Prince disregarded their reputations and resorted to such despicable means just to scheme against a mere concubine's daughter.

Moreover, that gaze was so oppressive and imposing that it made her stiff and unable to move. She felt a deep sense of regret, thinking that if she had known it would turn out like this, she would have preferred to have died!

Just as she was about to dig a tunnel and crawl down in her embarrassment, she heard the sound of pages turning and a very soft laugh, so faint that she almost thought it was her imagination.

But that suffocating sense of oppression dissipated as a result.

The man didn't say a word the whole time, and didn't even make eye contact with her, but Wei Nanxun inexplicably felt that he had let her go, wouldn't tell anyone, and wouldn't ask her for anything in return.

Was he taking pity on her? Or was he just too lazy to argue with her?

For whatever reason, her eyes were a little sore, as if she had survived a disaster, or as if she had finally seen a ray of light in this dark and desperate world.

She knelt down respectfully, her forehead slamming heavily against the ground, and performed a deep bow: "Thank you, benefactor. Wei Nanxun is willing to serve you like an ox or a horse, and in the next life, repay your kindness with kindness."

A gentle breeze rustled through the leaves outside.

Wei Nanxun heard a laugh mixed in with the wind. This time it wasn't her imagination; she really heard the man laugh.

His laughter was low and husky, as if it were whispering in her ear, sending shivers down her spine.

Was he amused by her words? Of course, someone as noble as him would find it laughable to hear such words, as he would have many people vying to serve him.

Wei Nanxun's face turned pale with shame, her nails digging into her palms. She truly didn't know what to do.

But then they heard someone inside say lazily, "Go."

Her heart, which had been pounding, suddenly sank again. She dared not think of anything else, kowtowed heavily again, and hurriedly got up and left.

Just as she stepped out of the room, she subconsciously turned her head and vaguely saw the man's upright figure, as straight as a pine tree, and his clear, cold jawline.

On the way back, her mind was still in a daze, the only thing she could think of was that her benefactor must be an extremely handsome person.

-

Over here, Consort Xian had drunk some wine and was feeling a bit sleepy. Knowing that Pei Yuyan wouldn't finish so soon, she pulled Wei Mingzhao to keep her company for a short rest.

He said he was keeping her company, but it was just that she lay down to rest while Wei Mingzhao waited outside through the screen.

Consort Xian has been getting older these past few years and has had to manage the affairs of the inner palace, so she has been getting very little sleep. She didn't sleep well last night either. Now that she's drunk, she fell asleep as soon as her head hit the pillow.

At first, Wei Mingzhao thought that serving Consort Xian was a prestigious thing, since the Empress had passed away and Consort Xian was equivalent to her future mother-in-law. But the longer she sat there, the more stifled she felt.

Especially since Wei Nanxun had been out of her sight for too long, she gradually became uneasy.

The Crown Prince is in Jingren Palace. What if they happen to run into each other again?

The more she thought about it, the more anxious she became. Hearing that Consort Xian seemed to have fallen asleep inside, Wei Mingzhao made an excuse that she was tired and asked a palace maid to take her to a separate room to rest.

After sending everyone out of the house, she slipped out quietly.

She had made up her mind. There was no point in sitting idly by and waiting for death. Even if the Crown Prince did not break off the engagement, it was only because of the Emperor's decree.

Firstly, she needed to confirm whether Wei Nanxun was really resting. Secondly, she had only had too little contact with the Crown Prince. If even Wei Nanxun could catch the Crown Prince's eye, why couldn't she? She had to take action and win back the Crown Prince's favor.

Following the general direction she had been given, she headed towards the rear hall.

Strangely enough, there were still many palace servants moving around in front, but the further you went into the back hall, the quieter it became, and you couldn't even see a single maid sweeping.

Is there really anyone here? Could it be that she's also drunk and gotten the wrong direction? Just as she was about to give up, a tall figure flashed by.

It's the prince!

She would never be wrong. She had admired the Crown Prince since she was a child, and after learning that he would be her future husband, she was even more obsessed with him, and her heart was completely devoted to him.

So this was where the Crown Prince was resting. No wonder it was so quiet and deserted. Wasn't this the perfect opportunity for the two of them to deepen their relationship? Of course, she wouldn't miss it. Lifting her skirt, she quickly caught up with him.

She hid in a corner and overheard the Crown Prince talking to a eunuch. When she learned that he was going inside to rest, her heart pounded.

Wei Mingzhao kept twisting her fingers. The Crown Prince was alone in the room. If she barged in, wouldn't it be like a man and a woman alone together? That was not in line with her upbringing.

But she was engaged to the Crown Prince, so they weren't just an ordinary couple. She didn't do anything; she just said a few words to him and left.

She hesitated for only a moment, but after seeing the Crown Prince enter the room and the eunuch leave, she gritted her teeth, lifted her skirt, and followed him.

Upon entering the room, even Wei Mingzhao sensed something was amiss. The furnishings and the warm incense in the room didn't seem to be for a man to rest in. But she had no time to think about it and watched helplessly as the Crown Prince swayed slightly, as if he were in great pain.

She didn't care about anything else and rushed forward anxiously: "Your Highness, Your Highness, what's wrong?"

When Pei Yuyan first heard the noise, he brushed the person away. After getting a blurry look at her, he shook his head.

"Who?"

"Your Highness, it's me, Wei..."

Before she could utter the remaining two words, he already felt a pair of large hands on her waist.

No matter how bold she was, or how much she admired the Crown Prince, she was still just an unmarried young lady who had been taught proper etiquette and manners since childhood. Being held so intimately made her blush unconsciously.

"Your Highness, you've had too much to drink. Let me help you to rest..."

But the other person seemed not to hear her words, and his actions became more and more explicit. One hand moved up and down her back, while the other hand pressed against her lips.

Wei Mingzhao had been in and out of the palace since childhood and had met Pei Yuyan many times, but she had never been so close to him before.

So close I could feel his hot breath, the faint scent of wine, and even hear his rapid heartbeat. His slender fingers caressed his lips.

This was a scene straight out of a dream, and she even forgot to breathe for a moment.

It wasn't until her fingers slipped between her lips that she realized how intimate this was.

"Oh, Your Highness, Your Highness..."

Her palm was pressed between the two of them, struggling anxiously. Although she was a young girl in love and had fantasized countless times about being intimate with the Crown Prince, it was definitely not before their marriage!

Her resistance only fueled the man's desire to conquer her. He pressed his wet, hot lips against hers, his fingers already loosening her belt.

"Be good, trust me."

His hoarse voice was filled with intense desire; nothing is more intoxicating than the sweet words of a beloved.

This made Wei Mingzhao's hand soften, but as he leaned in, she remembered her identity. She was the legitimate daughter of the Duke's mansion, how could she do such a scandalous thing?

But Pei Yuyan's next words made her completely lose control.

“Ah Xun”.

He was drunk. He mistook her for Wei Nanxun? What right did he have! She would make him feel guilty, and ensure he would never have Wei Nanxun!

She gritted her teeth and endured the humiliation, wrapping her arms around his neck.

-

It was an hour after Consort Xian woke up. After washing and dressing, she remembered the wonderful thing she had arranged.

Her good nephew has even gone so far as to lower himself to come to her side, so of course she should make plans for him.

Pei Yuyan's original intention was simply to lure people into the palace, and then he would talk to Wei Nanxun alone. As long as the other party agreed to the conditions, that would be enough.

She felt that her nephew was both literate and martial, but he didn't understand women's hearts. Once a woman is with him, how could she not obey him? That's why she took it upon herself to put something in their medicine.

Since he wants to be known as a womanizer anyway, he might as well make it a reality. If he remains so perfect, how will anyone see her son?

He delivered himself to her, so she can't be blamed.

"Is there any movement from the Crown Prince's side?"

Yu Chun smiled knowingly: "Your Majesty, don't worry. The doors and windows are tightly closed and no one has come out yet. A whole cup is enough to keep you up all night."

Consort Xian laughed upon hearing this: "This is the first time I've seen the Crown Prince like this. There really is no man in this world who is not attracted to good looks."

"It's because that Lady Wei is too alluring."

Indeed, if Pei Yuyan hadn't taken a liking to her first, the emperor might have kept her too. Such a grand gift would have been better given to the crown prince.

Where is Wei Mingzhao?

"After you rested, she also said she was drunk and needed to rest, so she's probably still asleep now."

Consort Xian adjusted the gold hairpin in her hair in front of the mirror, a ruthless glint in her eyes: "Then let's leave her be. Let's go, it's getting late. Come with me to see what my good nephew has done."

She led a large group of people to the back hall's side room, where the doors and windows were still tightly closed, but they could not hide the warm fragrance emanating from inside.

Without Consort Xian speaking, Yu Chun gave a wink to the person behind her, and someone went forward to knock on the door.

"Miss Wei, are you sober now? Our lady took pity on your health and sent us some hangover soup."

"Miss Wei, Miss Wei..." The palace maid turned around and shook her head.

Yu Chun immediately chimed in, "Could it be that Miss Wei has passed out? People who can't drink might get into trouble if they get drunk. Let's rush in and check on her."

"Yes."

As soon as he finished speaking, two tall palace maids began to bang on the door. The bolt was not very strong, and it opened after a few bangs.

This room was originally intended for guests to rest in, and it wasn't very large. Apart from a screen that concealed the bed, you could see almost everything inside at a glance.

"Miss Wei, we're coming in."

The palace maid walked around the screen and immediately saw the raised blankets on the bed, clearly indicating that it was not a person.

Everyone covered their mouths: "Yes, there's a man! There's a man in Miss Wei's bed!"

"Your Majesty, something terrible has happened! Miss Wei has been having an affair with a man!"

The two people on the bed were still in a state of confusion, but such a commotion made Pei Yuyan wake up as quickly as possible, even after taking a lot of medicine.

He sat up abruptly, looked around, and, feeling his groggy head, instantly understood what had happened. His gaze dimmed, and his expression became more serious than ever before; he had been tricked.

It was still his trusted aunt. He tugged at the corner of his mouth, slowly rolled off the bed, his movements unhurried and calm, as if a storm was brewing.

Compared to him, the palace maid who barged in seemed to have a very exaggerated expression.

After all, anyone would be shocked to bump into a naked prince and get up from the bed of an unmarried young lady.

"Your Highness... This servant was unaware of your presence and has offended you. This servant deserves to die..."

Hearing the noise, Consort Xian, who was outside, led her entourage in: "Crown Prince?! It's you? What are you doing here!"

The small room became crowded instantly with so many people squeezing in.

Pei Yuyan, however, acted as if no one else was around. With a blank expression, he picked up the robe from the ground with one hand, unfolded it, and put it on without uttering a word.

Consort Xian knew that Pei Yuyan would have no choice but to suffer in silence. Could he possibly run away and say that he had been drugged with an aphrodisiac and couldn't resist sleeping with the court lady?

"You all go out first. No one is allowed to spread this news. If I find out that anyone has let it slip, they will all be beaten to death with sticks."

After everyone in the room had left, she said with a pained expression, "Your Highness, how could you be so foolish? Even if you couldn't resist, you shouldn't have acted recklessly in Jingren Palace. You are going to marry A-Zhao. If she finds out about you and her sister... what are we going to do?"

Pei Yuyan smirked, staring at Consort Xian with a sinister look: "Then, as my aunt wishes, we shall marry them all."

"I will go to find my father, the Emperor."

Before Consort Xian could speak, a timid voice suddenly rang out: "Ah Zhao's sister, who is Your Majesty talking about?"

These words were like a thunderclap out of nowhere, causing the two people in the room to instantly turn to look at her.

And there they were, the person who should have been in a sorry state was now standing perfectly fine in front of them.

"You?! What are you doing here?"

Wei Nanxun blinked innocently, then asked in confusion, "If I'm not here, where should I be? But what are Your Highness and Your Highness doing here...?"

Everyone's eyes immediately turned to the bed. Wei Nanxun was there, but who was the person on the bed?!