Transmigrated into a fat wife, farming, raising children, and picking up husbands

Lin Xiuer looked at him and suddenly felt a little guilty.

If he is truly sincere towards her, then he deserves to feel wronged for her doubting and criticizing him so much.

She lowered her head and dared not speak.

Pei Zhao reached out and lifted her chin, making her look at him.

"Is my sister trying to distance herself from me and avoid taking responsibility for me by saying this?"

Lin Xiuer's face flushed red.

The way he held her hand and called her "sister" was even more alluring than when he called her "wife".

Who could stand this?

"Who...who doesn't want to take responsibility for you?" she stammered, her face burning hot.

She took a deep breath and tried to calm herself down.

"You are a commander of the Imperial Guard, while I am just an ordinary village woman, a widow with a child."

"Our social statuses are too different; your family won't approve of us being together."

Lin Xiuer lowered her head more and more as she spoke, "And after all this time, I still don't even know your real name."

Pei Zhao's eyes flickered when he heard the word "widow".

The Emperor suspects that the newly appointed top scholar in the capital has intentionally or unintentionally revealed his identity information.

More than twenty years have passed since His Majesty's romantic affair with the princess of the previous dynasty before his ascension to the throne, and only some unsubstantiated rumors remain. Very few people know the inside story anymore.

His Majesty tested him several times, but he always gave vague and ambiguous answers.

They'll bring it up intentionally or unintentionally, then feign reluctance to discuss it further, leaving the audience in suspense.

The man first approached Lin Xiuer, and after achieving some goal, he faked his death to escape.

And then there's Xinglong Casino, where they exploit a woman and then don't want her to live any longer.

They created an ending where she was a compulsive gambler, couldn't pay her debts, and ultimately hanged herself.

They did this because they anticipated that His Majesty would secretly send people to investigate him.

Even if we find out who Lin Xiuer is, her reputation is terrible, and His Majesty may not want to acknowledge her.

And since he is also the biological father of Xiao Bao, the imperial grandson, the possibility of His Majesty giving him an important position after weighing the options is even greater.

If his guess is correct, and that person really wasn't born to the princess of the previous dynasty, then wouldn't the woman before him be the one...?

Moreover, her age matches perfectly.

Pei Zhao didn't dare to think any further.

Everything is still just speculation.

He needs to return to the capital to conduct a thorough investigation before he can confirm certain things.

As for who the real gem is, let them say it themselves; perhaps that will convince His Majesty more.

"Sister, do you still remember how you became addicted to gambling?"

Lin Xiuer shook her head, not understanding what Xinglong Gambling House had to do with this. Just what kind of place was Peach Blossom Town, a place where hidden talents resided?

Regarding Xinglong Casino, she only had some vague fragments of gambling at the tables, and nothing else.

She never imagined that she had any other connection with the gambling den.

But now that Pei Zhao asked her this, she suddenly realized how the original owner could have such a strong gambling addiction, and how she lost her mind and borrowed money from loan sharks after being provoked by someone.

Seeing her blank and confused expression, Pei Zhao realized she was truly unaware of her situation and smiled as he pulled her into his arms again.

"My name is Pei Zhao."

"Music and song return to the courtyard, the bright moon shines upon everyone."

"I've got it."

Lin Xiuer leaned against him and silently repeated the name in her heart several times.

Pei Zhao. Pei Zhao.

His name was Pei Zhao.

"Now you know how dangerous your situation is, yet you still doubt me like that."

"I really have to go now."

His voice was filled with deep reluctance.

"There's something very important that needs to be taken care of. Only after this is resolved can you truly be safe."

Lin Xiuer was taken aback, her face showing even more confusion.

What was it about her, an ordinary village woman, that made her so desirable that someone wanted to take her life?

Pei Zhao smiled as he looked at her. He raised his hand and gently stroked her face.

"There are some things you don't need to understand now. I'll come back after I've taken care of everything."

His voice softened again, "Sister, you have to stay home and wait for me obediently."

"Also, stay away from that young master Chen, okay?"

Lin Xiuer was immersed in the farewell and various mysteries, but when she heard the last sentence, she forced back the tears in her eyes.

How can this scoundrel be so good at acting cute?

So, wouldn't he have had many female confidantes in the capital since he was a child?

The thought popped into Lin Xiuer's head, and she wanted to ask, but she was too embarrassed to ask directly, which made her feel even more suffocated.

She was raised with the idea of ​​monogamy, and that if he had a family or other women in his household, it was unacceptable.

She didn't want to see her man being affectionate with other women.

Feeling incredibly conflicted, I instantly didn't want to see him anymore and turned my face away.

"Hmph, you're the one who talks. The capital is full of dazzling temptations; you should mind your own business first."

Pei Zhao paused for a moment, then chuckled softly.

The laughter carried a hint of joy.

He turned her around and kissed her on the cheek.

"Don't worry, sister. I was completely innocent before I met you."

Lin Xiuer blushed instantly as his warm breath touched her face.

Is he... being honest with himself?

The awkwardness in my heart dissipated a little, and another thought popped into my head.

Now that he's gone, I don't know when he'll be back, and I can't help but worry about his safety again.

She recalled the men in black from earlier. "Those men in black, do you know who they are? Were they the ones who injured you?"

Seeing the worry in her eyes, Pei Zhao gently patted her back.

"I roughly know who they are," he said calmly, "but they're not with the ones chasing me."

Lin Xiuer felt exhausted. Just how many forces were lurking in this tiny Peach Blossom Town?

"But don't worry," Pei Zhao continued, "After I leave, just live your life as before. Sell cakes as you used to, and tend to the garden as you used to."

Ignore those people at the gambling den.

"The Liu family father and daughter are after me; they won't target you. Just pretend you don't know anything and treat them the same as before."

Lin Xiuer nodded, keeping his instructions firmly in mind.

Pei Zhao's heart melted when he saw how seriously she was taking notes.

He pulled her into his arms again and held her for a while before whispering, "If anyone asks, just say that a group of thieves suddenly broke into your house and knocked you unconscious."

"When I woke up again, I was gone, and I don't know anything else."

Lin Xiuer buried her face in his chest and nodded vigorously.

After explaining a few things, Pei Zhao released Lin Xiuer and slowly backed away, preparing to leave.

Just as he stepped back, Xiao He peeked out from behind the door and stared at Pei Zhao.

She didn't dare to speak, pointing to herself and asking with her eyes.

And me?

What should I do? How can I explain this to Sister Lin?

But Pei Zhao didn't even spare her a glance.

She could only glance into the courtyard, looking at Shen Qing one moment and Cui Mingyue the next, desperately trying to signal to her with her eyes.

But those two adults, one looking up at the sky and the other looking down at the ground, neither of them looked in her direction.