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

Chapter 32 Taking her as a concubine
After Xiang Ning and Bi Tao returned, they organized and distributed the items. Less than half an hour later, Cheng Hua returned first, saying that Pei Yanzhi had a social engagement today and would be back later.

"Miss, find me one of my coats, and I'll take it back now."

Cheng Hua was in a hurry, and Xiang Ning didn't dare to delay either. She went directly to Pei Yanzhi's room and took a cloak for Cheng Hua.

At this moment, in Wangjiang Tower, Pei Yanzhi sat on one side, while the current Prime Minister Jiang Hexuan sat in the middle.

Although Prime Minister Jiang was over fifty years old, he was still full of energy. To his left were all his favorite students, except for Pei Yan.

Today's gathering was specially arranged by Prime Minister Jiang for Pei Yanzhi.

In other words, he wanted to recruit Pei Yanzhi to his side.

"Why is there not a single person accompanying Lord Pei?"

"Come, Meixiang, hurry up and serve Lord Pei."

Jiang Hexuan's gaze fell on Pei Yanzhi. After he finished speaking, the purple-clad beauty who had been sitting next to him got up and walked to Pei Yanzhi's side.

"This servant will serve Lord Pei."

Mei Xiang had a delicate fragrance about her, which was particularly refreshing amidst the mingling of perfumes and other cosmetics at the banquet.

Jiang Hexuan watched Meixiang walk over and said with a smile, "Meixiang, you have a natural plum blossom scent on you, hence the name Meixiang."

As he spoke, Mei Xiang moved closer to Pei Yanzhi.

But before Mei Xiang could even bring her wine glass to Pei Yanzhi's lips, he stopped her with his chopsticks.

"Thank you for your kind offer, Prime Minister, but my beloved concubine does not wish for others to be near her."

As he spoke, Pei Yanzhi put down his chopsticks. Upon seeing this, Mei Xiang turned to look at Jiang Hexuan.

"Oh? Lord Pei has taken a concubine?"

Jiang Hexuan picked up his wine cup, took a sip, and asked why he hadn't heard that Pei Yanzhi had taken a concubine. He had originally intended to give this plum blossom fragrance to him.

But judging from his words now, he probably won't accept it.

"Yes, my concubine is fierce, I'm afraid of her too."

Pei Yanzhi, with his austere face and cold voice, spoke these words, causing everyone present to stop talking and look up at him.

“She’s just a concubine. If she’s disobedient, Lord Pei can send her to the Prime Minister’s residence so that my people can teach her a lesson.”

"Thank you for your kind offer, Prime Minister, but I am reluctant to part with it."

After exchanging pleasantries, Chenghua took his coat and returned to Wangjiang Tower.

Pei Yanzhi used the excuse of being drunk to get up and leave.

Jiang Hexuan watched his retreating figure, his hand rubbing against the wine glass.

Everyone stopped what they were doing, and even Meixiang knelt down.

"Please forgive me, Master."

Since she failed to catch the eye of Lord Pei, Mei Xiang could not become Jiang Hexuan's spy; to him, she was just a useless pawn.

"What wrong have you done, Pei Yanzhi? You're not easy to deal with."

Jiang Hexuan picked up the wine glass and drank it down in one gulp. Mei Xiang, who was kneeling on the ground, was helped up by him.

The private room became lively again.

Pei Yanzhi was helped out of Wangjiang Tower by Chenghua. After getting into the carriage, Pei Yanzhi's slightly drunk appearance changed instantly.

"Go back home."

He leaned back in the carriage and said something to Chenghua outside.

Chenghua nodded and told the driver to take the carriage back.

Jiang Hexuan has always been a source of anxiety for Empress Dowager Feng.

He was the head of the civil service group, and all the ministers followed his lead.

Is it because you feel you've been making too many moves lately and want to plant a spy by your side?

Thinking of this, Pei Yanzhi closed his eyes and remained silent until Cheng Hua mentioned the Pei residence, at which point he opened his eyes.

As soon as he stepped out of the carriage, a cool breeze blew, and Pei Yanzhi felt a little dizzy.

The alcohol still had a strong aftereffect.

Cheng Hua stepped forward to help him, and the two returned to Mo Song Yuan together.

In the Qingyi Residence, Xiangning heard Bitao say that her master had returned, so she came out of the house.

When Pei Yanzhi walked over, Xiang Ning could still smell the scent of alcohol and perfume on him. "Master is drunk, I'm sorry to trouble you, Miss."

Cheng Hua glanced at Pei Yanzhi, then turned his gaze to Xiang Ning and quickly said this.

Xiang Ning reached out and took Pei Yanzhi from her, feeling all his strength pressing down on her.

"Bitao, go and fetch a basin of water first."

Xiang Ning took a deep breath, put her hand through Pei Yanzhi's waist, and pulled him inside.

After finally helping him sit on the bed, Xiang Ning was about to get up when Pei Yanzhi grabbed her hand.

Those dark eyes, tinged with intoxication, lifted, and Xiang Ning's hand was placed near his nose.

His warm, moist breath touched Xiang Ning's palm as he lowered his head and moved closer to her wrist.

Xiang Ning has a fragrance that is different from that of others.

The scent of soapberry was always clean and pure, like a pristine land, which made Pei Yanzhi feel at ease.

"Master?"

"Ah."

"This servant will go and make you a hangover soup."

Xiang Ning pulled her hand back an inch, but Pei Yanzhi grabbed her hand and pulled her into his arms: "I'm not drunk, I just have a bit of a headache."

This time, Pei Yanzhi put his other arm around Xiang Ning's waist, and his face was burning hot against her waist and abdomen.

"here."

Pei Yanzhi, displeased, raised her hand and placed it on his forehead, indicating that Xiang Ning should rub his head.

Xiang Ning understood and raised her hand to massage Pei Yanzhi.

The room fell silent for a moment, with only the sound of clothes rustling.

Pei Yanzhi closed his eyes and leaned against Xiang Ning, feeling a rare sense of peace.

The officialdom was rife with intrigue and backstabbing, and the mansion was cold and desolate. Pei Yanzhi never felt at home in the Pei mansion.

But ever since Xiang Ning came into his life, he has occasionally looked forward to the feeling of returning home, as if no matter how busy you are, there is always someone waiting for you.

"Xiang Ning, what do you want?"

His fingers landed on her body, he held her waist and asked a question.

Xiang Ning paused for a moment, then continued to massage him: "This servant doesn't want anything."

He increased her monthly allowance and didn't kick her out of Mosong Garden again, which was enough for Xiang Ning.

Human greed is insatiable; greed is never a good thing.

My mother always said that contentment brings happiness.

"Stay here in Mosong Garden. When the new bride enters the household, I will take you as my concubine."

Suddenly, Pei Yanzhi spoke up and said this.

If what I said in the past was a test, what I say today is from the bottom of my heart.

To him, his wife was just a wife; it didn't matter who he married.

If it were Xiang Ning, Pei Yanzhi felt there was nothing wrong with it, but given her lowly status, the Pei family would not agree.

She could only stay by his side as a concubine.

She was obedient, gentle, and considerate, and Pei Yanzhi didn't find her annoying. Having her serve him was a good thing.

When Pei Yanzhi brought up the matter of taking a concubine again, Xiang Ning was much calmer this time.

"This servant will obey your master."

Anyway, her monthly salary has increased, and it won't be long before she can redeem herself.

Xiang Ning had heard from people in the manor that the First Madam was already looking for a new bride for Pei Yanzhi.

No woman wants to share her husband with another woman. Her decision to leave sensibly is a good thing for everyone involved.

"Listen to me, you'll get everything you're entitled to."

Upon receiving Xiang Ning's reply, Pei Yanzhi opened his eyes to look at her. His hand grabbed her belt, pulling her backward with him...

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