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

Tonight, the entire Hou family is having dinner together, but she didn't want to participate, so she took Dongxu to a restaurant for dinner.

Seeing that it was almost time, they left the restaurant and prepared to return to the Marquis's residence.

The carriage was moving very fast, swaying and rocking, but suddenly it stopped for some reason.

"Master?" Wei Zhaoning called out.

There was no response from outside the carriage.

He was about to get off the carriage to check.

"Whoosh—"

A flash of cold light, and a curved blade was embedded in the car behind Wei Zhaoning.

Wei Zhaoning's eyes narrowed, and she held Dongxu tightly. "Don't move, hold on to me."

After saying that, she clenched the chili powder she always kept in her sleeve and gently lifted the curtain to test it.

The long street was quiet in the twilight. Wei Zhaoning had just stepped out of the carriage, and before the silver bell at her waist could ring a second time, three dark figures darted out from behind the locust tree at the street corner.

The leader of the assassins held a short dagger that gleamed coldly as he thrust it straight at her heart, moving so fast that it left only a blur.

Fortunately, she had been raised by her maternal grandfather since childhood and knew some moves, so she quickly dodged.

Chili powder was tossed into the air, but the assassins seemed unaffected, their eyes gleaming as they shifted their position and surrounded Wei Zhaoning.

It's not even afraid of chili powder; it's a well-trained killer.

With her rudimentary skills, she couldn't handle them.

She swallowed hard, her mind racing.

But the assassins were so fast that she didn't have time to think.

The curved blade lunged at her at top speed, but she shielded Dongxu with her own body, using her last strength to push Dongxu away. "Run!"

"Miss!" Dongxu cried, her eyes blurry with tears.

Just when she thought she was going to die here.

A figure in black rushed out of the alleyway like an arrow released from a bow.

Pei Yi's longsword was drawn from its sheath at some point, its light as sharp as lightning. With a crisp "clang," the assassin's scimitar was knocked away, and the blade sliced ​​across the assassin's wrist, causing blood to gush out instantly.

Before the first assassin could scream, Pei Yi had already turned around and stood in front of Wei Zhaoning, his back firmly protecting her.

He braced himself on the ground with his left hand, pulling Wei Zhaoning half a foot behind him, while his right hand swept his long sword horizontally, aiming straight for the vital points of the other two assassins.

He moved with incredible speed, each step landing precisely on the assassin's weaknesses.

With a single thrust of his sword, he pierced the shoulder blade of the assassin on the left, then spun around to avoid a sneak attack from the assassin on the right. He slammed his elbow into the opponent's chest, then struck the back of his head with the hilt of his sword. His movements were swift and decisive, without the slightest hesitation.

Wei Zhaoning lay behind him, still shaken, and could clearly feel the tremors on his back and the warm drops of blood that had splattered on her skirt.

The scent of sandalwood mixed with a faint smell of blood emanated from him, as if a powerful force enveloped her, and her heart, which had been in suspense, finally settled.

The ground was covered in blood.

"I'm late." A hint of anxiety flashed in Pei Yi's eyes, but it disappeared quickly. His gaze lingered on Wei Zhaoning's body, as if checking her for injuries.

Dongxu ran over crying and hugged Wei Zhaoning. Wei Zhaoning took a deep breath and quickly calmed down.

"Thank you for saving me, Your Highness."

"These people are assassins from the Western Regions," she calmly analyzed.

Opening a border market proved to be far more difficult than she had imagined.

They actually came after her.

"Yes, opening up the market is extremely disadvantageous for some corrupt officials who try to cheat and monopolize the market for personal gain," Pei Yi said.

Wei Zhaoning paused for a moment. She had to discuss it with Tana. Opening a trade market was a win-win situation for both sides, and they couldn't let these parasites ruin it.

"Your Highness, rest assured, I have promised to do so and I will do it."

Pei Yi's eyes flickered, and he remained silent.

As Wei Zhaoning was about to take his leave, his expression turned somber and inscrutable.

At this moment, Yun Ce stepped forward and said, "Your Highness! You are injured!"

Wei Zhaoning then noticed that Pei Yi had a bloody wound on his arm.

She felt a wave of shame; she already owed the Regent two lives.

"Your Highness, shall I apply the medicine for you? I'm so sorry to trouble you every time."

Wei Zhaoning grabbed his injured arm and pressed it very close to his.

Pei Yi lowered his eyes, his body stiffening slightly. "Then I'll trouble you."

Yun Ce spoke up at the right moment: "Miss Wei, it's not far from the Prince's Mansion. Why don't we go there to get the medicine?"

"I will go to the Marquis's residence and tell him that if it gets late, you can stay at the Prince's residence tonight."

Wei Zhaoning said, "No need, let's just go."

The people in the Marquis's mansion wouldn't care whether she was there or not tonight.

Dongxu, watching Yun Ce's strange gaze, felt that something was off.

The Regent's Palace.

"Brother!"

A beautiful young woman approached, her face radiant and her every move exuding an air of nobility.

Upon seeing Wei Zhaoning behind Pei Yi, he smiled and nodded as a greeting.

This is Princess Pei Ran, the seventh princess.

Wei Zhaoning suddenly remembered that the Seventh Princess and the late Emperor's Fourth Prince, Prince Rong, both lived in the Regent's Palace. They were both young, having just come of age, and were siblings of the Regent and His Majesty.

After the Empress Dowager passed away, the palace became deserted. Sometimes, after the Emperor finished court, the siblings would huddle together with the Regent.

When Pei Ran noticed the injury on Pei Yi's arm, her smile froze. "Brother, how did you get hurt?"

Her face darkened, and she looked at Wei Zhaoning with an ambiguous expression.

"It's nothing, this is Miss Wei." Pei Yi's expression was indifferent, as if it were just a minor injury, but it was clearly deep enough to see the bone.

Pei Ran's eyes darkened, and without saying a word, she turned and left as if in a huff.

Wei Zhaoning smiled somewhat awkwardly.

"Insolence! Kneel as punishment!" Pei Yi said solemnly.

Pei Ran seemed even angrier and ran even faster.

"Yun Ce, keep an eye on her."

"yes!"

Upon entering the Regent's bedroom, one finds it spacious and bright, simple yet exuding an air of luxury.

The gate was open.

Pei Yi took off his outer robe, revealing his strong, muscular physique with broad shoulders, a narrow waist, and clearly defined muscle lines.

Wei Zhaoning was struck by the intense visual impact, her heart skipped a beat, and she abruptly turned around.

This was the first time she had ever seen a man's body.

I never imagined the Regent's body was so handsome; no woman could resist him. It's a pity such a fine man; I wonder which young master will end up with him.

Thinking about this, she was no longer embarrassed and turned her head away.

The air was filled with the aroma of medicine.

With her firm pectoral muscles rising and falling, Wei Zhaoning carefully applied the ointment, her eyes darting around.

The ointment was cool and refreshing, and when applied to the skin, it caused a slight itch. The candlelight flickered, casting a strong shadow on the wall.

Pei Yi glanced at her wandering eyes and gently curled his lips into a smile.

"Is his body as attractive as mine?"

The sound, neither too loud nor too soft, reached Wei Zhaoning's ears, and she was taken aback.

She had heard that homosexuals are usually very concerned about their appearance and figure.

Perhaps the regent saw her as a sister and wanted to show off his figure.

The atmosphere was no longer as oppressive as before, and the sense of pressure around us had dissipated considerably.

Wei Zhaoning smiled and said, "Your Highness, to be honest, I have never seen a man's body before. This is my first time."

the first time.

The first man whose body Wei Zhaoning had ever seen was him.

This realization made Pei Yi's heart race.