After the favored concubine remarried, the aloof and powerful minister forcibly took her away.

Chapter 1 Don't Bite

A few soft, broken cries reached the ears of the person behind her; Xiang Ning was in so much pain that she almost fainted.

But he trapped the person in a small space and refused to let him go.

His long, slender fingers pressed against her lips, prying open her tightly clenched teeth, and probed inside, stirring and probing...

The aches and pains all over her body made it impossible for Xiang Ning to continue immersing herself in the dream, and she slowly opened her eyes.

The brocade quilt that had been covering her slipped off with her movements, revealing her body covered with ambiguous, purplish-blue marks.

Xiang Ning tried to sit up in bed, but her legs seemed to have lost their strength, trembling slightly and unable to support her.

Despite her physical discomfort, she gripped the edge of the bed tightly and struggled to get out of bed.

Clothes were scattered on the ground. She carefully bent down and picked them up one by one, then put them on.

When she looked up, her gaze met that of the man sitting on the soft couch.

The man crossed his legs, his posture elegant, holding a booklet in his hand. His clothes were half-open, revealing his muscular chest, which still bore several obvious scratch marks.

Xiang Ning blushed deeply, quickly put on her clothes, then knelt down and bowed her head: "Young Master."

The man did not respond to her, nor did he even glance at her for a moment.

Xiang Ning silently bit her lip, not daring to get up easily, as time passed little by little.

Finally, she heard the man's cold voice: "Money, or your freedom?"

His voice was like a cold wind, making her blood run cold. He mistook her for one of those maids who wanted to climb into his bed.

But that's not wrong. Although she said she entered Lanhui Pavilion unintentionally, she actually knew that only the eldest young master, Pei Yanzhi, was resting there.

Yesterday was the Pei family's Mid-Autumn Festival banquet. The bright moon shone for miles, and the stars were scattered across the ink-black sky.

The Pei residence was brightly decorated and bustling with activity. Xiang Ning put the things in her hands on the table, and as soon as she turned around, she was pulled into someone's arms in the corridor.

The newcomer took a deep breath and said, "Xiang Ning, you are the first person who has made it so difficult for me to pursue you."

Pei Yongcheng's fairly handsome face was now filled with intoxication. It must be said that Xiang Ning's face was truly one of the most beautiful in the mansion, yet she was serving the First Madam.

She had been in the household for three years, and he had been thinking about her for three years. This girl was also clever and never left out, so he never found an opportunity to make a move.

"Fourth Young Master! Please have some self-respect."

Xiang Ning struggled, never expecting that Pei Yongcheng would attack her at the Mid-Autumn Festival banquet.

She was terrified, afraid that Pei Yongcheng would really succeed, so she desperately tried to pry her hand off.

However, Pei Yongcheng was no pushover. Although he was lecherous, he also had some real skills. In addition, given the disparity in strength between men and women, he grabbed her by the neck and pinned her against a pillar.

"You're quite fierce. What's wrong with following me? Isn't it better than being a maid?"

"My patience is wearing thin. I don't want to waste any more time with you. I'll take you tonight."

After saying that, Pei Yongcheng gave a cold laugh, took out a porcelain bottle from his pocket, and fed it into Xiang Ning's mouth.

It was a bottle of clear liquid, which Pei Yongcheng had obtained from Qixia Tower.

In brothels, this is a special remedy for disobedient women. One bottle will make her weak and helpless, completely at the mercy of others.

Xiang Ning was being choked by him, and she shook her head, refusing to drink. He then forced her to drink the medicine, half-drenched and half-sprayed.

After doing all this, Pei Yongcheng smiled and carried her on his back, walking towards the house not far away. After he had his way with her, he would go to ask his aunt for her.

The medicine took effect very quickly; Xiang Ning felt dizzy and swayed, only able to see the floor.

There was also the jade pendant on Pei Yongcheng's body, and then he kicked the door open.

She glanced at the vases on either side of the door, pulled out a silver hairpin from her hair, and stabbed at them. The force wasn't deep, but it was enough to make Pei Yongcheng cry out in pain. He threw Xiang Ning to the ground: "You dare stab me?"

She was truly a woman with an extremely strong personality. Pei Yongcheng tugged at his collar and was about to step forward to restrain her hands.

Then Xiang Ning suddenly stood up, grabbed a vase from the doorway, and threw it at him. Ignoring everything else, she walked out with difficulty, her head spinning and her body feeling weak and powerless, making her feel unwell and unable to resist.

After Pei Yongcheng knocked the vase aside, he looked up again, but Xiang Ning was nowhere to be seen.

He gave a cold smile and chased after her, only to see her past the corner.

Hearing the footsteps behind her, Xiang Ning was filled with despair. The only thing that kept her going was that she couldn't be taken back by Pei Yongcheng, otherwise everything would be ruined.

Pei Yongcheng was a notorious playboy in the capital, frequenting brothels and having countless concubines and maids in his harem.

She didn't want to be his woman, much less his plaything.

"Xiang Ning, things have come to this, what else can you do?"

Before he could even utter the words "Where are you going?", Xiang Ning turned and glanced at him before pushing open the door to Lan Hui Pavilion. Pei Yongcheng's eyes widened, but he stopped in his tracks.

She actually got into Lanhui Pavilion?!
Pei Yongcheng's face showed a hint of regret. What a pity, he died without ever getting a single bite.

As soon as Xiang Ning pushed open the door, she knew where she was. Lan Hui Pavilion was the territory of Pei Yanzhi, the eldest son of the Pei family.

Pei Yanzhi served in the Court of Judicial Review, where he was respectfully addressed as the Court Commandant. He was in charge of criminal punishments throughout the country and enjoyed the deep trust of the emperor.

This person is cold-hearted, ruthless, and a man of his word.

People outside were afraid of him, and those inside the mansion dared not provoke him even more.

Therefore, Pei Yongcheng didn't even dare to approach Lanhui Pavilion. Either way, she would die. She chose to be killed by Pei Yanzhi or humiliated by Pei Yongcheng.

Xiang Ning closed the door, leaned back, and breathed heavily. The medicine Pei Yongcheng had given her contained aphrodisiacs.

So, aside from her groggy mind, she also felt hot all over, but she wasn't sure if Pei Yongcheng was waiting outside the door, so she didn't dare go out and could only endure it.

Unintentionally, her clothes were torn open, revealing an apricot-colored undergarment, and her black hair was scattered during her struggle and escape.

She was so pitiful to look at; she was so charming and touching.

"Get out."

Before she could do anything else, she heard a voice coming from the attic, the man's gaze piercing.

Xiang Ning looked in the direction of the sound and could only see a hazy figure surrounded by gauze curtains.

She rose and knelt down, using the last of her sanity to kowtow to him: "Please, please, young master, save this servant."

As the girl bent over, her spring-like figure was briefly revealed, causing ripples on the lake, which was quite eye-catching.

Before Pei Yanzhi could reply, Xiang Ning took a few more breaths. Her rosy lips were bitten until they bled, and her eyes were shimmering with spring waves, as if inviting him.

In the quiet space, only her soft breathing remained, and if you listened carefully, you could hear a few unintentional moans, as her pearly teeth bit her red lips again.

Xiang Ning then heard the sound of clothes rustling on the attic, followed by footsteps on the wooden stairs. His voice was deep and authoritative.

"No biting allowed."

She looked up blankly, and her gaze met Pei Yanzhi's downward look.

They all said that the eldest young master was as handsome as a jade tree, as dazzling as the sun, with eyes as bright as stars, and everyone was afraid of him.

But he never said that his appearance was as if it had been meticulously sculpted by an immortal, without a single flaw.

Having been in the household for three years, this was the first time Xiang Ning had seen Pei Yanzhi's face.

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Mini-drama: My lord, your concubine has run off with someone else.

Pei Yanzhi: No rush, he'll snatch it anyway.

Regardless of who came first or who deserves it, what's in his hands is his.

Why do latecomers surpass those who came before? Because the latter both competed and seized the opportunity.

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(End of this chapter)