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

Chapter 59 You really want to take her as a concubine?
On the day of Princess Huihe's birthday banquet, Dong Yan stared blankly at Xiang Ning, who was following behind Pei Yanzhi.

The old lady was going to arrange a marriage for Pei Yanzhi on this day, so what was the point of bringing Xiang Ning along?

"Feast?"

Hearing Dong Yan call him, Pei Yan stepped forward and hummed in response: "Second Aunt, is there something you need?"

"Is it inappropriate to bring Xiang Ning to this occasion?"

Dong Yan hesitated for a long time before finally saying this.

Upon hearing this, Pei Yanzhi's gaze fell on Xiang Ning: "It's alright, outsiders don't know her identity."

She had never registered a concubine with the government, nor had she ever shown her face to outsiders; no one knew Xiang Ning's identity.

Dong Yan wanted to say something more, but seeing Pei Yanzhi's calm expression and indifferent look, she didn't say anything more.

Saying too much will only bring bad luck.

Xiang Ning lowered her head and obediently followed Pei Yan into the carriage.

"Are you unhappy?"

Hearing Pei Yanzhi's question, Xiang Ning shook her head: "I am not unhappy to be with you, Master."

This is why Xiang Ning wanted to leave the Pei family.

In the Pei family, she was always that obsequious, lowly servant.

Even after becoming Pei Yanzhi's concubine, she still placed her life and death in the hands of others.

Only by obtaining that indenture can she gain true freedom.

"Don't worry about what others say, you're with me."

Pei Yanzhi held a book in his hand, looked up at Xiang Ning, and said something.

Hearing this, Xiang Ning smiled and nodded without saying anything more.

The group quickly arrived at Prince Qing's residence, and even before they got close, they could hear a noisy crowd.

Xiang Ning got off the carriage first, followed by Pei Yanzhi.

The servant at the door saw Pei Yanzhi and hurriedly stepped forward to bow: "Greetings, Lord Pei, this way please."

Pei Yanzhi's reputation in the court was not particularly good.

With Empress Dowager Feng backing him up, he acted without restraint. No matter how high or low an official was, anyone who fell into his hands met a bad end.

But this did not affect Princess Huihe's affection for Pei Yanzhi.

This matter is hardly a secret in Daqing.

Pei Yanzhi is handsome and capable, and many people admire him.

Otherwise, Qin Bijun wouldn't have had the idea of ​​a marriage alliance with the Prince of Qing's family.

Pei Yanzhi nodded in acknowledgment and stepped inside.

"Feast it."

As soon as he entered the Prince Qing's mansion, he saw Han Jun waving at him from afar.

As Han Jun approached and saw Xiang Ning, he raised an eyebrow slightly: "Miss Xiang Ning."

"Greetings, Young Marquis."

Xiang Ning bowed to Han Jun, who smiled and waved his hand, then lowered his voice to ask Pei Yanzhi, "Isn't it a little inappropriate for you to bring Xiang Ning to this occasion?"

He had heard that Madam Pei had taken a liking to the daughter of the Vice Minister of Justice, and that she had come today specifically to arrange a marriage.

"Just brought him out to broaden his horizons."

Pei Yanzhi wasn't some old-fashioned person who believed in the idea that women should stay at home.

The banquet at Prince Qing's mansion today is quite lively, so taking Xiang Ning out for a stroll won't be a problem.

Han Jun shrugged: "Fine, fine, you've said it all, what else can I say?"

Where will the tasting event be held?

Pei Yanzhi asked a question, and then saw Han Jun waving at someone not far away.

A woman dressed in a peach-pink dress walked over and shyly called out to Han Lang.

"Yaoyao, take this Miss Xiangning to the tasting event for a look around."

Han Jun reached out and pinched the pink-clad woman's cheek, and the girl turned to look at Xiang Ning.

"I understand."

After she finished speaking, she stepped forward and took Xiang Ning's hand: "Let's go over there and take a look. The topics that men talk about are not something we can get involved in."

"Take this." Just as Xiang Ning was about to turn around, Pei Yanzhi reached out and grabbed her, placing a token in her hand.

Seeing this token is like seeing Pei Yanzhi himself; this token carries great weight.

"Go."

Pei Yanzhi's usually indifferent face showed a rare smile. After closing the girl's five fingers, he dismissed her.

Xiang Ning nodded and followed the beautiful young lady away.

"Don't tell me you're serious."

Han Jun walked around Pei Yanzhi, looking left and right as if he had seen a ghost.

"My goodness, I've never seen you look like this before."

His gentle and pleasant demeanor, like a spring breeze, would surely make the officials of the Dali Temple, who were suffering under Pei Yanzhi's torment, widen their eyes in disbelief.

"After the marriage is arranged, I will take her as a concubine."

With this title, Pei Yanzhi felt at ease.

Hearing this, Han Jun looked into the distance and nudged him with his shoulder: "I think you should deal with Princess Huihe first, rather than taking a concubine."

"Pei Lang!"

As soon as Han Jun finished speaking, the girl's charming voice rang out from the side.

Pei Yanzhi frowned and turned to leave.

"Pei Lang, why are you leaving as soon as you see me? We haven't seen each other for so long. What birthday gift did you prepare for me?"

Princess Huihe, Lu Jiamin, followed behind Pei Yanzhi, lifting her skirt.

This is a very flamboyant and bright-looking girl, especially since today is her birthday banquet, she is dressed in an extremely luxurious manner.

"Why doesn't the princess ask me what I've prepared for you?"

Seeing that Pei Yanzhi's face was getting increasingly gloomy, Han Jun quickly stepped forward and asked a question.

Lu Jiamin rolled her eyes at Han Jun: "Isn't the young marquis's gift the same every year? Just that box of pearls you gave me, I could almost make a pearl shawl to wear."

"This year is different."

"I'm not interested. I just want to know about Pei Lang... Hey? Where's Pei Lang?"

When Lu Jiamin came to her senses, Pei Yanzhi was nowhere to be seen.

"It's all your fault!"

She glared angrily at Han Jun and hurried off to find her Pei Lang.

Han Jun slowly exhaled. Fortunately, Pei Yanzhi left. If he had stayed any longer, Pei Yanzhi would probably have had a fit first.

Princess Huihe is the same; she clearly knows that Pei Yanzhi has no feelings for her, but she just won't give up.

In the small garden at that moment, Yaoyao, holding Xiangning's arm, asked, "Is Sister Pei Lord's concubine?"

"Just a personal maid."

Yao Yao's words startled Xiang Ning, who pondered for a moment before replying.

“I have been following the young marquis for three years, but I have never seen a woman by Lord Pei’s side. You are the first one, sister.”

"then you?"

Xiang Ning turned to look at Yao Yao and said with a smile, "I am only responsible for serving the brothel ladies who have been booked by the young marquis."

Everyone says that the young marquis is a romantic and amorous man, but he doesn't have a single concubine by his side.

Those women were all kept by him outside the home.

Yao Yao was one of them.

"Sorry, I was too talkative."

Xiang Ning was surprised to hear this, and quickly apologized to Yao Yao.

"It's okay, I know many people outside look down on us."

"Your face and skin are for others to see; as long as your heart isn't dirty, that's enough."

Moreover, from the day she was put up for business, Han Jun took her in, and it wouldn't be wrong to say she was his concubine.

"But sister, when I look at you, I feel like I see someone very much."

“A while ago, someone came to our brothel with a portrait and asked about his aunt.”

(End of this chapter)