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

Under Wei Nanxun's astonished gaze, Lingxi remained calm and said, "***I went to the palace at noon to have lunch with the Empress Dowager. I took a short rest at Changchun Garden and happened to run into Miss Wei."

"As you know, our master is the kindest person. Seeing that this Miss Wei seemed to be from some family and was unwell and unable to speak clearly, he quickly sent us to take her to be cared for."

Wei Nanxun was naturally surprised. An Yang was the emperor's own sister. In order to ensure the stability of the border, she resolutely married into a political alliance in the northwest.

I heard that the Northwest King was old enough to be her father. To compensate her, the late emperor and empress dowager not only built Changchun Garden for her in the palace, but also built a princess's mansion outside that was no less than the Eastern Palace. Her dowry was more than a hundred carriages. After the late emperor passed away, the emperor promoted her to the title of Lady of Anyang.

In recent years, the border regions have been stable. The King of the Northwest is old and his old injuries have relapsed, leaving him bedridden with a serious illness. Now, the one in charge of the army is the adult heir.

Wei Nanxun remembered that in her previous life, *** had indeed returned to the capital, seemingly to visit the Empress Dowager.

Back then, she was still an illegitimate daughter of the Duke of Wei's mansion. Not only was she not qualified to be summoned, but she didn't even have the chance to kowtow to her master.

However, she still held this legendary great woman in high esteem. Just the fact that she had left her family alone to go to the Northwest and brought peace and stability to the country for many years made her an extraordinary woman.

Thinking of this, she suddenly realized something. If Lingxi really was the head palace maid by the emperor's side, then the person who saved her...

Could he be ***'s only son, the heir apparent of the Northwest King who now holds military power?

If it really is him, then he does match his age, as well as his imposing presence and majestic physique.

Moreover, *** was only returning to the capital to visit the Empress Dowager, and would be leaving the capital to return to the Northwest in a few days. At that time, they would no longer have any connection with each other due to the vast distance between them.

This must be the best outcome for her.

While Wei Nanxun was lost in thought, Lingxi was still exchanging pleasantries with Pei Yuyan.

Lingxi had served by the emperor's side for many years, and her abilities and demeanor were different from those of ordinary palace maids. Her answer was flawless, leaving Pei Yuyan with no fault to speak of.

But he still found it strange. It was too much of a coincidence. Not to mention how the drug on Wei Nanxun was neutralized, or how Wei Mingzhao managed to break in, everything made him suspicious.

"If I had known earlier that my aunt would be entering the palace today, I should have gone to have a meal with her."

"Your Highness's kindness will surely delight the Empress Dowager, but we cannot delay your business as you have guests here. Our Empress Dowager also needs to have a private conversation with her."

Seeing that he couldn't get anything out of her, Pei Yuyan looked at Wei Nanxun, hoping to glean some clue from her expression.

Unfortunately, apart from fear and surprise, she showed no sign of separation. She seemed not to even know Lingxi's identity. Could it really be a coincidence?

"Now that I have safely delivered the person, I should return to report. I will take my leave."

Pei Yuyan narrowed his eyes slightly. Well, he couldn't figure out who was behind this for the time being. And since his absurd affair with Wei Mingzhao had already happened, it couldn't be hidden. If it really was his aunt, then it would be less of a worry. She was a married woman, and her influence couldn't extend very far.

He nodded slightly: "Please convey my regards to my aunt. I will go and talk to her in a couple of days after I have settled things in my room."

Lingxi curtsied to indicate that she had remembered, but whether intentionally or not, she glanced at Wei Nanxun before leaving.

“Miss Wei, our master said that he finds you very pleasing to the eye and is thinking that if you have some free time, he would like to invite you to his residence for a cup of tea.”

Wei Nanxun was flattered and hurriedly replied, "I am available anytime. It is my honor."

Lingxi's words seemed unintentional, but they were actually meant for Pei Yuyan and Consort Xian, implying that this person should be protected.

After she finished speaking, she glanced at Pei Yuyan's hand, which he was holding. Seeing that the hand hesitated for a moment before finally releasing itself one by one, she curtsied to the three of them, said nothing more, and turned to leave.

Wei Nanxun almost wanted to kneel down and kowtow to this prince she had never met before. This was more effective than praying to the gods! Her suspicion that her benefactor was the prince became even more certain. If it wasn't the prince, who else would make the prince give her such face?

As soon as Lingxi left, the atmosphere in the room became tense again.

Pei Yuyan was about to say a few words to Wei Nanxun, but before he could even open his mouth, he watched helplessly as she retreated to the side of Consort Xian.

His wary and fearful expression made him seem like some kind of man-eating monster.

Unexpectedly, he, a dignified crown prince, was once so afraid of a woman.

He stared intently at the delicate figure in the corner, and had to soften his tone, coaxing, "Ah Xun, things aren't as you think. Listen to me..."

"Your Highness, you don't need to explain! I only believe what I see with my own eyes. You must give my elder sister and the Wei family an explanation for what happened today!"

He rubbed his temples, a feeling of irritation rising within him for the first time, a sense that nothing was under his control. He was about to speak again when, before he could utter a sound, the person sleeping soundly on the bed slowly awoke, letting out a few low moans of unbearable discomfort.

"Water, water..."

Before Pei Yuyan could react, the figure had already rushed to the bedside and cried out loudly, "Sister! It's me, it's A-Xun! Don't be afraid, I'm here and no one will hurt you anymore."

Pei Yuyan: ...

With that shout, even those palace servants outside who hadn't seen clearly before knew who was on the bed.

She really wanted to shout it out to the whole world.

Pei Yuyan was most afraid of hearing crying. The thought of Wei Mingzhao crying even when she was awake gave him a huge headache.

He left with the words, "Shut up, I'll handle it."

He left without looking back, leaving the mess to Consort Xian.

When Wei Mingzhao woke up, the first person she saw was Wei Nanxun, not Pei Yuyan. She was stunned for a moment, and then tears silently streamed down her face when she saw Consort Xian.

Consort Xian quickly stepped forward and embraced the person: "Good child, it's all the Crown Prince's fault and has nothing to do with you. Wipe away your tears and go back to rest. I will definitely get an explanation for you."

Wei Mingzhao stopped sobbing. Although she had lost her innocence, she was not entirely innocent in this matter. She felt somewhat guilty in front of Consort Xian, fearing that she would be asked why she was there.

Now she could only believe that the Crown Prince could handle the situation and set a wedding date as soon as possible. Otherwise, if this matter escalated, the Crown Prince would at most be punished, but she would be the one who suffered the most.

The Consort Xian talked with them for a while longer, and only let them leave when it was getting late. She also gave them many good things as a parting gift.

As they left the palace, Wei Mingzhao was supported by a palace maid, enduring the discomfort in her lower body as she walked ahead with difficulty.

Wei Nanxun followed behind her with a light heart, looking at her back with a sense of ease he had never felt before.

Sister, you got what you asked for. I hope this marriage you've been hoping for won't become a nightmare for you in the future.

As they approached the palace gate, a golden carriage with vermilion wheels drove past them.

Wei Nanxun felt a sharp yet familiar gaze fixed on her. She looked up and saw a gentle breeze lift the curtain, revealing shadowy figures inside the carriage.

Before she could react, the carriage sped off and disappeared into the orange glow of the setting sun.

is it him?