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

Chapter 65 Such a talkative person, don't cry tonight!

Han Jun's voice came from behind Pei Yanzhi, and then Pei Yanzhi's face darkened instantly.

"But Miss Wen seems to be a good person. Could it be that she doesn't know Miss Xiang Ning's identity?"

Upon hearing this, Pei Yanzhi coldly uttered two words: "She knows."

It was precisely because she knew this that Wen Caifu stepped forward to help.

She appeared to be helping Pei Yanzhi, but in reality, she was helping herself.

"So Miss Wen is quite generous, why are you holding your breath here?"

Han Jun turned his head and saw Pei Yanzhi's expression, and was almost startled.

"Are you jealous?"

Seeing other men standing up for Xiang Ning must have made her feel incredibly jealous; otherwise, how could she have smelled such sourness from a distance?

"I am never jealous."

Pei Yanzhi withdrew his gaze and glanced at Han Jun.

You talked a lot today.

It's so noisy it's almost annoying.

Han Jun pointed to a spot not far away, completely ignoring Pei Yanzhi's words: "The way Lu Jiang looks at Miss Xiang Ning is rather strange."

It doesn't seem like he's admiring someone; could there be another reason?

Pei Yanzhi turned his head back to look in that direction.

Lu Jiang drew his longbow to its full extent, and his attendant tossed three copper coins toward the horizon.

The sharp arrow pierced the sky, flew towards the three copper coins, and then pierced through them, heading towards the bullseye not far away.

Unfortunately, it went off by one point.

Lu Jiamin watched this scene with a cold smile. She also drew her longbow, waited for the right moment, and shot an arrow.

But even more regrettable than Lu Jiang's was that her arrow only had two copper coins on it, and the other one fell to the ground.

Although he hit the bullseye, his score was much lower than Lu Jiang's.

Without a doubt, Lu Jiang won.

Lu Jiamin angrily threw the longbow on the ground: "A bet is a bet, and I am a person who keeps my promises."

Therefore, she will not punish this maid and servant girl.

With a cold snort, Lu Jiamin turned and walked into the main hall, after which many of the onlookers dispersed.

Lu Jiang stepped forward and reached out to help Xiang Ning up, but Xiang Ning shook her head and refused.

"Young master has been of great help today, and I am extremely grateful."

Hearing Xiang Ning's words, Lu Jiang withdrew his hand and looked at Wen Caifu: "Miss Wen, may I have a word with your maid?"

"To be honest, she is not my maid."

Wen Caifu reached out and pulled Xiang Ning up: "Lord Pei is over there. Do you want to talk to this young master? It's up to you."

Upon hearing this, Xiang Ning turned to look at Pei Yanzhi beside her.

The man's face was somewhat gloomy. When he saw Xiang Ning looking at him, he walked away to the side.

"I'm sorry, I have other matters to attend to. Thank you for saving my life today, young master."

Xiang Ning rejected Lu Jiang without hesitation and walked towards Pei Yanzhi.

If Pei Yanzhi were to develop a dislike for her, all her efforts over the past few days would have been in vain.

"girl!"

Lu Jiang was hurriedly taking something out to show Xiang Ning, but she had already run far away in a hurry...

"I'm so sorry to have kept you in suspense, young master."

Wen Caifu apologized to Lu Jiang, who held a sachet in his hand and shook his head somewhat dejectedly.

"Then, whose daughter is she?"

"I'm sorry, I cannot tell you that."

Lu Jiang asked a question, and Wen Caifu felt somewhat helpless. She was afraid that telling the person in front of her would bring Xiang Ning trouble for no reason.

"Ok."

Lu Jiang put away the sachet and looked in the direction Xiang Ning had left before turning his gaze away after a long while.

The way she looked at him when she stood up just now really resembled her aunt's eyes.

Why don't we ask Brother Tang later? Perhaps he knows the girl's background?

Xiang Ning followed Pei Yanzhi out of the Prince Qing's mansion. She took a deep breath and stepped onto the carriage.

Chenghua, who was standing to the side, did not stop him, but silently walked a little further away. "Master."

As soon as Xiang Ning entered, Pei Yanzhi reached out and pulled her, and then Xiang Ning fell into his arms.

"Do you know Lu Jiang?"

"Lu Jiang?"

Hearing Pei Yanzhi's question, Xiang Ning was a little confused. How could she know Lu Jiang?

"If I had known, I wouldn't have brought you out."

Pei Yanzhi narrowed his eyes slightly, his fingers tracing back and forth across Xiang Ning's rosy lips.

He wouldn't let go of her until his lips were rubbed until they were a deep, vibrant red, with lipstick smeared everywhere.

At this moment, Pei Yanzhi was like a wild beast guarding its forbidden territory.

Anyone who covets or attempts to set foot in this territory will be killed by him.

"I was truly terrified in front of Princess Huihe just now. Why didn't you come to my rescue, Master?"

Xiang Ning looked at Pei Yanzhi's expression and understood in an instant.

So when Pei Yanzhi was about to say his second sentence, she spoke first, taking the initiative.

“Princess Huihe wanted to have this servant beaten to death.”

"This servant is really scared. I'm only thinking that if I die, will you be willing to collect my body?"

Xiang Ning reached out and hugged Pei Yanzhi's neck, tears immediately falling down her cheeks.

She said this while her face was close to Pei Yanzhi's.

Slightly panting and with a sob in her voice, Xiang Ning hugged Pei Yanzhi even tighter as she cried.

It was as if he was her only support at that moment.

Even while crying, she wouldn't forget to snuggle into his arms, just like a frightened cat.

"Is Your Highness going to scold me?"

Xiang Ning paused for a moment, then asked in a muffled voice. Pei Yanzhi took a deep breath and patted her on the back.

"I haven't said a word, but you're almost crying yourself to death."

"You've really spoiled me rotten."

Hearing Pei Yanzhi's words, Xiang Ning finally breathed a sigh of relief.

She released Pei Yanzhi, straddled him, and looked at him: "It was Master who said that I am Master's person. If Master doesn't pamper me, who will he pamper? Bitao?"

"What does this have to do with Guan Bitao?"

"Then why don't you save me, Master? Would you be happy to wait for Princess Huihe to beat me to death?"

For every word Pei Yanzhi said, Xiang Ning would retort with a word.

Looking at her red, tear-filled eyes and hearing her coquettish words, he suddenly realized that his little darling really had a temper.

But it's good that she has a temper; he's afraid she'll be bullied if she doesn't.

"If you can talk back like that, you'll be crying in pain at night."

Pei Yanzhi raised an eyebrow slightly, stretched out his body, and leaned back.

Upon hearing this, Xiang Ning instantly understood what he meant.

"Master!"

"I'm listening, I'm not deaf."

Pei Yanzhi twisted Xiang Ning's hair in his hands, the jet-black hair entwining around his fingers.

His eyes held an aggressive glint, as he calmly looked at Xiang Ning.

In this eye contact, Xiang Ning was the first to give in.

Her face flushed, and she turned her head to look to the side.

What do you think of Miss Wen?

Pei Yanzhi asked a question, and Xiang Ning replied softly, "She is good-looking, has a good temperament, and speaks gently."

"She knows who you are, and she is indeed a good and tolerant person."

"So after we get married, you will live with me in Mosong Garden. Once the marriage certificate is issued, Bitao will serve you personally."

At this point, Pei Yanzhi raised his hand and held Xiang Ning's head, making her lean against him.

"If you listen to me, I'll give you everything I have."

(End of this chapter)