Jiaojiao is getting married, and the male leads fall for her and fight over her.

Chapter 327 In the next life, my cousin will be my wife...

Shen Shuyi was both surprised and delighted to hear Pei Dongzhou's voice and wanted to rush forward to greet him, but Pei Nanzhou suddenly grabbed her wrist.

Only then did she remember that she had been kidnapped by Pei Nanzhou, and she couldn't get agitated right now.

She stood obediently beside Pei Nanzhou, waiting for Pei Dongzhou to enter, but her neck was unconsciously stretched out.

When Pei Dongzhou came in, he saw Pei Nanzhou holding Shen Shuyi's wrist. At first glance, someone who didn't know better would think that his cousin and Nanzhou were a couple.

His eyes flickered slightly as he looked at the breakfast on the table and sat down directly: "I haven't had breakfast yet, can we eat together?"

Seeing Pei Dongzhou's overly familiar manner, Pei Nanzhou cautiously pulled Shen Shuyi back two steps.

Pei Dongzhou sat down precisely in the spot where Shen Shuyi had been sitting, picked up her bowl and chopsticks, and began to eat.

Upon seeing this, Pei Nanzhou clenched his fists.

He now really dislikes Pei Dongzhou's air of being all-powerful, as if no matter what happens, Pei Dongzhou can solve all the troubles if he wants to, including him, of course.

He thought he was well hidden and that Pei Dongzhou would never find him, but Pei Dongzhou had just found the time to look for him and found his hiding place in a short time.

Pei Dongzhou is just like that; he always makes him feel powerless.

At this moment, he loathed Pei Dongzhou.

"Nanzhou, aren't you going to sit down and eat with us?" Pei Dongzhou asked while eating, acting very much like a host.

Pei Nanzhou, however, still held onto Shen Shuyi's wrist tightly, keeping her at a distance.

Pei Dongzhou saw it clearly, and his eyes darkened slightly.

Knowing that his cousin was delicate, he reminded her, "My cousin is afraid of pain, Nanzhou, don't make her uncomfortable."

Pei Nanzhou then realized that he was holding Shen Shuyi's wrist tightly. He loosened his grip and asked, "Did I hurt my cousin?"

Shen Shuyi shook her head: "No."

Pei Nanzhou breathed a sigh of relief; he didn't want his cousin to dislike him.

but……

He looked at Pei Dongzhou, who was eating breakfast, his eyes dimming, knowing he couldn't keep his cousin.

"Big brother, may I take my cousin for a walk in the yard for a while?" Pei Nanzhou lowered his tone.

He knew that Pei Dongzhou could use brute force if he wanted to. Pei Dongzhou's men were all highly skilled; Qingfeng and Mingyue were no match for them.

Hearing Pei Nanzhou call him "Big Brother," Pei Dongzhou felt a bit conflicted.

"I'll take my cousin home after I finish breakfast."

Pei Dongzhou's words made Pei Nanzhou's eyes light up.

In other words, Pei Dongzhou could spend some time with his cousin while he was having breakfast.

He immediately took Shen Shuyi's hand and led her into the courtyard. Shen Shuyi turned to look at Pei Nanzhou and met his smiling face. Her feelings were a little complicated.

It seems like Pei Nanzhou's fate might not be good this time?

After all, the crimes he committed were extraordinary—poisoning the retired emperor and instigating a palace coup—crimes deserving the execution of nine generations of his family. But as a member of the royal family, he ultimately bore the consequences alone.

"Does my cousin think I'm pitiful?" Pei Nanzhou held Shen Shuyi's hand, and she did not resist, feeling happier than ever before.

“What’s so pitiful about my second cousin?” Shen Shuyi said without looking at Pei Nanzhou.

She simply felt it was unnecessary to go to such lengths for a woman like her.

“My cousin understands me best. I feel happier right now than ever, simply because she’s by my side and doesn’t look down on me,” Pei Nanzhou said softly. “It’s just that my older brother came too quickly and didn’t have enough time to spend with my cousin.”

If they could have another year or two, and watch her baby be born, it would be even better if they could live like a real family of three for a while.

Unfortunately, he knew that this could only remain a pipe dream. Shen Shuyi didn't know what to say; she couldn't offer any comfort to Pei Nanzhou.

She and Pei Nanzhou stood side by side, looking at the azure sky.

Pei Nanzhou thought he had a lot to say to Shen Shuyi, but now he felt happy just standing quietly with her for a while.

He thought he and Shen Shuyi could stay a little longer, but then he saw Pei Dongzhou walk out of the hall.

He knew his time was up.

For a moment, all I felt was reluctance.

"Does my cousin have anything to say to me?" Pei Nanzhou looked at Shen Shuyi earnestly, hoping to see a hint of reluctance on her face.

Shen Shuyi simply shook her head: "No."

There is no point in saying anything now.

Pei Nanzhou never regretted his decision when he reached this point. Whatever his fate may be, it was entirely of his own making.

“My cousin has always been like this,” Pei Nanzhou said, not surprised at all.

My cousin sometimes seems kind, but more often she's ruthless.

If she says she doesn't like it, then she doesn't like it.

He was just wondering if he could turn back time and go back to the beginning, would he have a chance to win his cousin's heart before Pei Dongzhou did?

If Pei Dongzhou ultimately fails to get what he wants, will he become like him?
At this moment, Pei Dongzhou walked up behind them: "Nanzhou, I've finished my breakfast."

Pei Nanzhou turned to look at Pei Dongzhou, but still couldn't bear to let go of Shen Shuyi's hand.

"Hand your cousin over to me." Pei Dongzhou said gently.

Pei Nanzhou still held Shen Shuyi's hand, unwilling to let go.

“Qingfeng and Mingyue have been with me for many years. In the end, they are actually servants of the Marquis of Pingyang’s household. They have not done anything heinous. Brother, I would like to ask you to spare their lives.” Pei Nanzhou finished speaking and laughed at himself.

He was always a selfish person, but in the end, there were still people he couldn't let go of.

Qingfeng and Mingyue knelt down before Pei Nanzhou at the same time: "We will live and die with our master!"

Pei Nanzhou didn't look at them: "You are not qualified to die with me."

Qingfeng and Mingyue remained silent, looking at Pei Dongzhou, hoping that he would show leniency and spare Pei Nanzhou's life.

Pei Nanzhou saw through their intentions and sneered, "You don't need to beg my elder brother. He's Li Yi's tool; he won't show favoritism!"

Most importantly, Pei Dongzhou wouldn't keep this ticking time bomb around, giving him another chance to kidnap his cousin. If he were Pei Dongzhou, he would also kill him without hesitation, eliminating any future trouble.

Qingfeng and Mingyue's eyes reddened, and they wanted to say something, but in the end, they slumped their shoulders in dejection.

Pei Nanzhou looked at Shen Shuyi again and said in a hoarse voice, "Cousin, you didn't say a word?"

Shen Shuyi shook her head.

At this point, anything I say would be pretentious.

"If there is a next life, could my cousin marry me?" Pei Nanzhou stared intently at Shen Shuyi.

Shen Shuyi smiled and shook her head: "There is no such thing as a next life, Second Cousin, don't talk nonsense."

She shook her hand, which he had been holding for a long time: "Second cousin, can you let go of me now?"

Pei Nanzhou, however, continued, "I take it as my cousin's promise that in the next life, she will be my wife and bear my children..."

(End of this chapter)