After the divorce, I was adorned in a phoenix robe, while my ex-husband's entire family dug up

Pei Yi's expression was like that of a wounded wild beast, broken and dangerous. He spoke these words while restraining his pain, and at the same time revealing a trace of barely perceptible grievance.

Wei Zhaoning felt her heart growing heavier and heavier. She looked into those eyes, those bloodshot eyes that seemed to fear the person in front of them would disappear if she blinked, and that they were always open without fatigue.

Before today, those eyes were always deep and cold, making it impossible to discern their emotions; one could only feel an endless expanse of blackness.

Now, the once cold image has been completely shattered. The beast has been unleashed, intertwined with desire, leaving one in a daze, unable to distinguish between truth and falsehood.

For some inexplicable reason, Wei Zhaoning didn't leave, but actually listened to him and slowly sat down.

She knew that the Regent was still in the stage of receiving traditional Chinese medicine treatment and was still in danger, so she could stay a little longer to ensure his safety.

She could accompany the Regent in finding ways to deal with the effects of the medicine.

She could only comfort herself with this thought, but what she was unwilling to admit was that she also wanted to linger on the time that would never come again once she regained her senses.

When Pei Yi saw that she had stopped, a glimmer of light appeared in his complex expression. He seemed unable to believe his eyes, staring at Wei Zhaoning for a long while before finally revealing a cautious look.

"It's good that you stayed, it's good that you stayed. It doesn't matter if it's fake, at least you've never stayed before."

Pei Yi spoke in a low voice.

Blood was still flowing from his palms, and the wounds kept stimulating his brain nerves, preventing the drug from completely taking away his reason.

Wei Zhaoning pursed her lips and fixed her gaze on the Regent's hands. "Don't use this method. Standing in the snow might have the same effect. Let me bandage you."

She hated herself for being useless; even though she had made so many preparations before coming, they were still of no use.

The moment her hand touched Pei Yi, he reflexively pushed her away. His arm, having just touched her soft skin, immediately turned red at a visible speed, and the firm muscles on his arm, as if stimulated by rain after a long drought, began to throb and twitch.

"Don't come any closer!"

"Just sit there. I just want you to be with me. Just being with me is enough. We can just talk. I know that the fake will eventually disappear, but I can't bear to part with every moment I spend with you."

Don't worry about my hands, and don't worry about me. Just stay with me, let me look at you, okay?

Pei Yi's back heaved as he desperately suppressed the volcanic eruption of power and the dark impulses deep within his heart.

His eyes were bloodshot, his eyelashes trembled slightly, as if he were about to collapse at any moment; only his voice, after being suppressed by his own efforts, was somewhat normal.

Wei Zhaoning felt an indescribable heartache welling up inside her, and many words stuck in her throat, unable to be spoken.

Pei Yi suppressed his emotions a little and pretended to be calm, saying, "You're really so stupid. Do you know that? Even after you left, you didn't know that I liked you. You always thought I liked men."

It's also my fault for never telling you the truth properly. I'm also afraid that if I tell you the truth, you might not want to stay in the Prince's Mansion anymore.

But the truth is, even if you think I like men, you'll still leave.

Wei Zhaoning's curled fingers twitched. She didn't dare to look at Pei Yi's expression, and just stared at the tips of her shoes.

"Your Highness, everyone has looked forward. The rights and wrongs of the past are no longer important. What matters is that you are doing well now, and I am doing well now. That's enough."

Wei Zhaoning felt this was wrong. Although she had feelings for Pei Yi, their situation was definitely not a good thing.

If the second young lady of the Xiao family knew about this, what would she think?

Now that Pei Yi and Miss Xiao are about to get married, it is inappropriate, both emotionally and logically, to talk about Wei Zhaoning's feelings for him.

She didn't think the Regent would be so reckless; he was just under the influence of drugs and not very rational, so she wouldn't blame him. However, she couldn't stand listening to him anymore, so she subtly reminded him.

But Pei Yi's reaction was different from what Wei Zhaoning expected. In addition to his restrained expression of pain, sadness also showed on his face.

"You just can't forget him like this."

Wei Zhaoning raised an eyebrow but said nothing more.

Pei Yi stared into Wei Zhaoning's eyes, his gaze filled with resentment and despair, his voice growing even hoarseer.

"you......"

He moved his lips, then smiled with a hint of self-mockery, a shallow and bitter smile.

"If you're truly happy, then... then be with him. I won't bother you, nor will I force you to do anything."

When Pei Yi spoke these words, his words were forceful and clear, as if he were speaking to himself, wanting to warn himself again and again.

Wei Zhaoning's eyes welled up with tears, the scene before her blurred, and her nose stung. She dared not move, dared not let Pei Yi see her expression, dared not let him know that she was crying.

"If I hadn't left five years ago, would things be different now?"

Pei Yi murmured.

He has never been a believer in fate; he only believes in his own ability. From childhood to adulthood, he has always gotten what he wanted without exception, so he has no regrets or time to regret a choice he made many years ago, believing that this choice led to an unacceptable result today. In his view, that's just whining, making excuses for his incompetence and cowardice. If you want to, there's nothing you can't do.

But now he realizes that he was too arrogant before, and that what he wanted most was often the one he could never get.

When he was with her, he couldn't be at ease. He had to think constantly about whether he would hurt her. He knew that Wei Zhaoning had suffered a lot in the Marquis's mansion, and he felt sorry for her. He was afraid that if he took a step, he would frighten her, or that his actions would bother her. He was always afraid that Wei Zhaoning would be unhappy and not be doing well.

He then realized why he had been so hesitant and timid. It was because this was the person he desired most deep down, and because he valued her so much, it was often difficult to hold onto her.

"Fake is fine too."

"Please come to my dreams often from now on, just like today. Sit beside me and listen to me talk, and let me see you. That's all I ask of you."

Don't be so cruel. Don't refuse to see me even in your dreams. I can't love anyone else, only you.

Wei Zhaoning's eyes showed a hint of shock, as if she were reconfirming everything before her.

Pei Yi just said that he could never fall in love with anyone else again?

He and Xiao Mengxi are not planning to get married?

Her mind went blank for a moment, but before she could think further, she saw Pei Yi pick up the dagger again and stab it fiercely towards her other hand—

"Clatter—"

It's the sound of metal falling to the ground and making a thud.