She was buried alive at the start, but she's determined to smash her ex-husband's head in

Lin Qingwei had already considered this issue when she learned that she would be traveling to the Duke's Mansion with Madam Ye and Lin Xiuyao.

Given Lin Xiuyao's habit of always trying to smear her and secretly make things difficult for her, it's impossible for her to let go of such a good opportunity to make things difficult for herself.

As expected, the carriages in the mansion were taken away yesterday under various pretexts, leaving only the one that Ye Shi and Lin Xiuyao usually used.

This single carriage can only accommodate two people. It's not impossible to squeeze in three people, but she would definitely be met with Ye's sarcastic remarks from the moment she got on the carriage.

Fortunately, Lin Qingwei had the foresight to have Chunqi rent a car early on, since Lin Zhengwen had given him a lot of money to save her the trouble.

She never imagined that Qi Yanzhi would come to pick her up, let alone that Pei Zhaoan would come!

What she was witnessing was a disaster...

Pei Zhaoan raised an eyebrow: "She's just a fiancée. Don't be so absolute, Your Highness. I'm acting on His Majesty's orders to take good care of Miss Lin."

Qi Yanzhi wasn't afraid at all, standing firmly like a little lion protecting its cubs: "Don't use His Majesty's orders to intimidate people. What we say is not important. Why don't we ask Qingwei for his opinion?"

Qing? Wei? Heh, you call her that so intimately. Pei Zhao'an curled her lips in disdain, but you don't even know her real name.

If Lin Qingwei herself heard these words, she would probably retort with even greater disdain, "You, Pei Zhaoan, may not even truly know my real name..."

Qi Yanzhi stepped back and looked at Lin Qingwei with a smile: "You decide, whose carriage do you want to ride in?"

“Yes, Miss Lin, think carefully, don’t make the wrong choice.” Pei Zhaoan also smiled, but there was a creepy feeling in his voice.

Without a second thought, Lin Qingwei pointed to the carriage that Chunqi was pulling: "I choose this one! I really appreciate the trouble from the young master and the Grand Secretary. See you in a bit."

After saying that, he immediately lowered his head and walked quickly toward Chunqi.

Qi Yanzhi still looks sunny and cheerful. Anyway, it's good that she didn't choose Pei Zhaoan!

Pei Zhaoan's mood plummeted to rock bottom. She actually didn't choose me?!

Something whooshed past Lin Qingwei's ear with a whoosh, like an arrow piercing the sky, shooting straight toward Chunqi with a sharp killing intent.

Fortunately, Chunqi was skilled in martial arts and nimbly jumped off the carriage.

Then came the horse's painful neighing, as it broke free of its reins and galloped away, leaving only the carriage dangling forlornly.

"Tsk tsk, now the young lady probably really has to make a choice."

This was probably the time Lin Qingwei was most angry since her rebirth, except for the day she saw Xu Hanzhang and Zhao Huarong. She didn't understand why Pei Zhaoan did this.

Indeed, Pei Zhaoan was the person who helped her a lot after her rebirth. Without Pei Zhaoan, she would never have had the identity of Lin Qingwei, which allowed her to stay in the capital.

But she didn't receive Pei Zhao'an's favor for nothing; it was a transaction between them, a fair transaction.

Pei Zhaoan's actions are meaningless.

Seeing that Lin Qingwei was not moving, Qi Yanzhi thought she was frightened and ran forward worriedly. He saw a drop of blood from a horse's tail on her cheek and was about to reach out to wipe it off for her, but he stopped just as he was about to touch it.

It hovered in mid-air, unwilling to retreat, yet too afraid to press itself against the wall.

Lin Qingwei glanced at him briefly, and he immediately took a step back, moving to a safe distance she desired. He tilted his head, smiled at her, and handed her a handkerchief.

Qi Yanzhi pointed to Lin Qingwei's cheek: "There is a drop of blood here."

"Thank you."

The intimate actions of the two were seen by Pei Zhaoan, causing the temperature around him to drop several degrees, so cold it could kill. The blackness from top to bottom seemed to engulf him, making people shudder.

Unable to contain his anger, and a very evil thought surged up, Pei Zhaoan could hear the cracking sound of the bones he was squeezing.

"Have you made your choice? If you don't set off soon, you'll miss the Duke's birthday banquet."

Her voice was equally cold, like a vengeful ghost from the eighteenth level of hell, the kind of ghost that had been wronged, carrying a strong sense of threat. Even Chunqi and Xia An couldn't help but feel a chill for Lin Qingwei.

Lin Qingwei said expressionlessly and with a hint of distance, "Of course I will be with my fiancé. Thank you for your concern, Grand Secretary. However, men and women should not be too close. Grand Secretary, please speak directly with my father in the future."

She didn't want to waste time here; there were more important things waiting for her today.

He walked past Pei Zhao'an and got directly into Qi Yanzhi's carriage, making Pei Zhao'an laugh in exasperation.

Very, very good!

"Boss, well, actually..." Xia An stammered, trying to explain.

Pei Zhaoan said, "Get lost."

Inside the carriage, Qi Yanzhi was still happy about the word "fiancé." He felt light as a feather, as if he were flying in the air—it all felt so unreal!

He secretly glanced at Lin Qingwei, his smile as carefree as if it didn't exist, a little silly, but he was incredibly happy today!

Seeing Lin Qingwei's bare wrist, he asked, "Didn't you like the jade bracelet I gave you last time?"

Lin Qingwei immediately reached for her wrist, and the thought of Pei Zhaoan made her even angrier. He really was a strange person. Why would he take away something that someone else had given her?

"No, I like it very much, but I feel that the bracelet is too precious and I'm afraid of damaging it."

"How could that be?" Qi Yanzhi waved his hands repeatedly. "Actually, my whole string of beads isn't as precious as the one around your neck. I was worried you wouldn't like it. I'm glad you like it!"

He didn't know what to give Lin Qingwei, he only remembered that on the night they first met, Lin Qingwei had come back to find that jade bead, which gave him the opportunity to speak.

Their connection stemmed from jade beads, which naturally holds special significance!

Qi Yanzhi asked with some confusion, "But why aren't you wearing that bead today?"

Lin Qingwei's neck started hurting again, and she smiled somewhat guiltily: "I accidentally lost it."

"Oh, what a pity."

That jade bead was indeed a rare treasure; she must have been very sad to lose it.

Qi Yanzhi smiled brightly and said, "It's okay! I'll give you something even better!"

His smile immediately caught Lin Qingwei's eye. It seemed that no one could resist being infected by such a bright and cheerful smile. It was hard not to be happy in front of someone as simple and passionate as him.

Lin Qingwei couldn't help but smile, like the bright moon suddenly dispelling the gloom. Her smile left Qi Yanzhi somewhat stunned, his face flushed as he continued to giggle foolishly.

Ye Shi and Lin Xiuyao, who arrived at the Duke's Mansion before Lin Qingwei, chatted with the ladies and young misses as if they were in their element.

At that moment, a servant shouted loudly, "Prince Yong has arrived!!!"

Ye's smile froze on her face, turning into boundless terror. The teacup in her hand shattered on the ground with a crash, splashing scalding tea and shards all over those around her.