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

That night, it was Wei Zhaoning who took the initiative.

This realization made Pei Yi's heart burn and his blood boil.

When did Ningning... to him...?

It turns out they had already...

He felt like he had survived a catastrophe. If he had really married Xiao Mengxi and made this wrong step, then this secret would have been taken to his grave by Wei Zhaoning, and no one would ever know it again.

He now realized that he hadn't spoiled his little niece Shen Shu for nothing!

The Xiao residence.

Xiao Mengxi personally took care of the wedding banquet arrangements.

"No, this color is too pale. I want the brightest red. This pattern is too tacky. No way."

Xiao Mengxi was dissatisfied with everything he picked.

The main reason was that she saw Wei Zhaoning's wedding dress when she married Yi-gege at the Regent's Palace. The style of these dresses was too similar to that one, and just looking at them made her feel uncomfortable.

She didn't want to end up like that woman, and she absolutely couldn't let her brother Yi think of that bitch on their wedding day.

"Miss, there are only a few styles of wedding dresses available, and this is already the most vibrant red..." a maid said timidly, her voice growing softer and softer.

Xiao Mengxi slammed her hand on the table. "Useless things! We just can't be like that bitch! Don't you understand?"

In an instant, the servants knelt on the ground, looking at each other in bewilderment.

In fact, everyone in the household knew that Miss Wei had saved Young Master Xiao. In addition, Miss Wei was kind and approachable, and the servants all had a good impression of her. Hearing their master say this, they all felt strange, but they dared not say anything.

But Xiao Mengxi is different. It's true that Wei Zhaoning saved her brother, but so what? Expect her to be grateful to Wei Zhaoning? That's something that will never happen in this lifetime. She and Wei Zhaoning are eternal enemies. As long as Pei Yi still has a place for Wei Zhaoning in his heart, she will not like Wei Zhaoning.

What is Wei Zhaoning? A lowly piece of trash. Now that she's back at the General's Mansion, it's because Lu Zhufeng has fallen from power and she's lost her patron, so she's just a turncoat. Does someone like that even deserve Yi-gege's affection?

She was born into a military family, yet she lacked the backbone that women from such families should have.

Xiao Mengxi gripped the bright red cloth tightly, his eyes growing increasingly sinister, as if he wanted to tear the cloth to shreds.

She is the Regent's wife, and Wei Zhaoning should never even think about touching her husband again!

She vowed to make Wei Zhaoning wish he were dead.

Even if Wei Zhaoning doesn't marry the Regent, she will still be a thorn in her side. She doesn't intend to let her go; it's just that she has bad luck!

"Miss, the Prince requests your presence."

Xiao Mengxi immediately changed his expression and became energetic.

Since the engagement was made, the Regent has been lukewarm towards her, always saying he's busy with something, and she hasn't seen him in ages.

Today, the Regent actually took the initiative to seek her out. She excitedly speculated with her maid, "Could it be that Brother Yi wants to invite me to prepare for our wedding banquet together?"

The maid smiled and said, "I think so too. I heard that His Highness is very happy today, which means he values ​​the marriage."

A warm feeling welled up in Xiao Mengxi's heart, and he hurriedly took a carriage to the Regent's Palace, leaving a group of embroiderers sitting there feeling uneasy.

Every servant in the Prince's mansion looked beaming with joy, which made Xiao Mengxi even more excited.

"Miss Xiao, please."

Only Yun Ce's expression seemed to be a half-smile, but Xiao Mengxi was too happy to notice.

Pei Yi sat casually at the rosewood table, the hem of his black robe with gold embroidery hanging down, the gold-embroidered python pattern gleaming coldly in the candlelight, echoing the jade belt with mutton-fat jade inlaid at his waist.

His long, slender fingers tapped the table absently, and he exuded an aura of oppression.

The moment she closed the door, Xiao Mengxi realized something was wrong. The atmosphere inside the inner hall was like two different worlds from the outside, and she inexplicably got goosebumps all over her body.

"Brother Yi."

Pei Yi raised his eyelids, his eyes devoid of any warmth.

"They're here."

Xiao Mengxi was a little apprehensive, but couldn't help but say joyfully, "Brother Yi, I've been busy with our wedding banquet these past few days. What kind of wine do you think we should use? I don't know much about this."

Pei Yi remained silent, the sound of his fingers tapping on the table echoing throughout the hall.

Xiao Mengxi's smile froze slightly. She lowered her voice and said coquettishly, "Your Highness, we're getting married soon, why haven't you prepared anything and just left it all to me? Are you unhappy about marrying me? Do you still have feelings for that...?"

She didn't continue. She actually just wanted to act cute, but she saw Pei Yi's eyes getting darker and darker. Instinctively, she sensed some danger. Pei Yi's expression looked very angry.

The atmosphere remained tense for a while.

Pei Yi's emotionless voice echoed in the hall, "Will you admit it yourself, or will I have someone verify it?"

Xiao Mengxi forgot to breathe for a moment, a chill creeping up from the soles of her feet.

She remained calm on the surface, "Brother Yi, what are you talking about? Admit what? I don't understand. I'm talking to you about our marriage. You're so fierce."

She could vaguely sense what the Regent was talking about. At this moment, her fear reached its peak, but this was a marriage she had worked so hard to obtain. She couldn't back down. Once she embarked on this path, she would have to go all the way down it, with no turning back.

Pei Yi looked at her with a scrutinizing gaze.

Xiao Mengxi immediately understood. How could she have forgotten this? The Crown Prince must be furious that the cooperation between the Crown Prince and the Xiao family failed. She guessed that the news of her drugging the Regent had reached the Regent's ears.

She gritted her teeth. Since that was the case, she might as well go all in. After all, the Regent was determined to marry her!

"Brother Yi, are you questioning me? Yes! Since you already know, then I'll admit it."

Pei Yi rested his chin on one hand, raised an eyebrow as he looked at her, his gaze no longer as deep as before.

Xiao Mengxi noticed this detail and mustered her courage to say, "I like you, Brother Yi. I can't just see you as a brother. I've admired you for a long time. Is that wrong?"

"Yes, I used dishonest means. I drugged you, but that was because I couldn't bear to see you hurt by that woman anymore. Wouldn't it be better if you married me? What do I lack compared to Wei Zhaoning?"

Do you know how exhausting it is to love you? You never even glance at me, your eyes are always fixed on that woman who betrayed you. I can't help it, Yi-gege, I love you too much.

With tears in her eyes, she stepped forward and hugged Pei Yi tightly.

"But I'm already yours, and I'm not afraid of you finding out. Do you still want to betray me and deny everything? How many times did you take me that night? Are you trying to back out now? The deed is done..."