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

Jiang Qiongzhi's expression froze, and her flawless smile was also frozen on her face.

After hesitating for a moment, she looked at Pei Ji and her eyes reddened slightly.

Wei Nanxun sorted it out in her mind. The Jiang family was the Empress Dowager's maternal family, which meant they were related to Pei Ji. However, this uncle could only be considered a cousin.

Relatives are relatives, but the way she looked at Pei Ji was nothing like a junior looking at an elder.

Instead, there was a hint of a young girl's melancholy and lingering affection.

What, what kind of show is this?

Jiang Qiongzhi was exceptionally beautiful, but not in the kind of bright yet frivolous beauty that the world would perceive; rather, she possessed a pure and ethereal beauty, like a lotus flower.

Even her red eyes were subtle and restrained, making her look pitiful and charming. Every gesture she made was beautiful in just the right way.

Even Wei Nanxun, this woman, felt pity for her.

She suddenly felt that she was somewhat superfluous in being there.

But Pei Ji's fingers were intertwined with hers and she couldn't pry them apart, so she had no choice but to become the third person standing between them.

Watching Jiang Qiongzhi blink, a large tear rolled down her cheek, and then she said in a soft, trembling voice, "Uncle, don't you remember me? When Qiongzhi was little, you taught me to ride a horse and took me to see the lantern festival, Uncle..."

Wei Nanxun had been hanging her head, entangled with those relentless fingers.

Upon hearing this, he was suddenly taken aback.

horse riding.

So he also taught others how to ride horses, and he even prepared foals for them and patiently accompanied them?

Although Jiang Qiongzhi said it was in her childhood, wasn't her childhood also Pei Ji's teenage years?

For some reason, Wei Nanxun felt a surge of soreness in her heart, a feeling she had never experienced before.

The unfamiliarity made her feel lost and disoriented.

Her fingers were a little cold, and she didn't know where she got the strength, but with a strong pull, she managed to break free of his grip.

"Excuse me, Miss Jiang, I should be leaving first."

Before she could even take a step, those large hands were already around her waist, pulling her back tightly.

Pei Ji's eyebrows furrowed, and he asked unhappily, "Where are you going?"

Wei Nanxun deliberately avoided looking at him and said, "You two, uncle and nephew, must have a lot to talk about after your reunion, so I won't disturb you any longer."

Pei Ji snorted coldly as if he had heard a joke: "What do I have to say to her? But you, don't you have anything to say to me?"

Of course I do! I want to thank him, I want to say that his appearance was just in time, there are so many things I want to say.

But when she heard Jiang Qiongzhi mention horse-riding lanterns, she suddenly didn't want to say anything anymore.

She glanced away and said, "I... I have nothing to say to the prince."

Pei Ji frowned even more. She was fine just a moment ago, so why is she ignoring him now? This woman's temper changes faster than the weather.

Especially Wei Nanxun's.

However, exploring her thoughts is much more interesting than studying the weather.

Just as he was about to argue with her, the annoying voice continued: "Uncle, if you and Miss Wei have something to do, Qiongzhi can wait."

"I'm used to waiting for my uncle."

He clicked his tongue, just loud enough for everyone present to hear.

"Noisy."

"I'm busy with other matters and don't remember anything about ginger juice or ginger trees. I'm letting you off the hook because your surname is Jiang. If you stay any longer, I'd rather not have your eyeballs."

Jiang Qiongzhi was clearly frightened by his cold words, and she didn't dare to shed a tear.

Her fingers were tightly wrapped around the handkerchief, and she was still looking at Pei Ji with teary eyes.

“But what did Qiongzhi do wrong to upset Uncle so much? As a junior, Qiongzhi should apologize.”

Pei Ji's eyes were already showing impatience. How could this person be like a deaf person, unable to understand what others were saying?

"If you really want to apologize, it shouldn't be to me."

"Qiongzhi doesn't understand, please enlighten me, Uncle."

Pei Ji grasped that soft, boneless hand and said simply and clearly, "To her."

This time, not only Jiang Qiongzhi, but even Wei Nanxun was taken aback and looked up at him in surprise.

“Uncle, why do you say that? There is no misunderstanding between me and Miss Wei, so why should I apologize?”

Pei Jiyu said sarcastically, "No misunderstanding? She was framed and surrounded for a long time and almost got hurt. Are you blind? If I hadn't come, would you have stood by and watched?"

The slight soreness that Wei Nanxun had felt earlier miraculously disappeared as he questioned him.

She harbored some resentment towards Jiang Qiongzhi, just as Pei Ji had said, it's like someone bringing you wound medicine in a grand manner just when your wound is about to heal.

You don't really need this belated medicine, yet you're forced to express your gratitude.

He understands, he really understands everything.

Jiang Qiongzhi pursed her lips and blinked.

She lowered her eyelashes and spoke in a low voice: "Grandfather taught me never to stand out or cause trouble. Qiongzhi initially just didn't want to make enemies with the Zhang family..."

This explains why she didn't step forward immediately.

He could understand her predicament, but Pei Ji could not agree with it. He impatiently interrupted, "Stop talking nonsense. I don't want to hear this."

Her body trembled, as if she had struggled for a long time, before she looked at Wei Nanxun and said sincerely, "Uncle is right. No matter what the reason is, it is Qiongzhi's fault that Miss Wei has suffered such a great injustice. Please forgive me, Miss Wei."

As he spoke, he even curtsied.

Making this person bow to her would shorten her lifespan.

Wei Nanxun enjoys the feeling of being favored and cared for, but there's no need to make enemies or have unpleasant encounters with the Jiang family.

She quickly waved her hand, wanting to go forward to help her, but Pei Ji held her tightly and pulled her back.

She had no choice but to accept the gesture.

Jiang Qiongzhi probably didn't expect that the other party would actually accept her greeting. When she stood up again, her expression was noticeably less than pleasant, especially her eyes, which were fixed on Pei Ji with a lingering tenderness and sorrow.

He seemed completely unaware of this, and seeing that she was still standing there, he said, "Aren't you leaving?"

"Do you want me to have your men carried away?"

No matter how much Jiang Qiongzhi tried to hold back, she was still just an eighteen or nineteen-year-old girl. Her eyes reddened, and she could no longer maintain her smile.

She slightly curtsied and said, "Since Uncle is unavailable, Qiongzhi will take her leave now."

Then, reluctantly, he turned back every few steps and left.

Finally, only the two of them remained.

Wei Nanxun watched the departing figure, still unable to understand why Jiang Qiongzhi and Pei Ji, though of similar age and having played together in their youth, were nominally uncle and niece.

But the attitude she displayed was quite intriguing.

She was still staring at Jiang Qiongzhi's back when she felt a tightness on her chin.

An unpleasant voice rang in my ears: "I'm right here, and you still have the mind to look at other people?"