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

Pei Ran had her maid bring over a kitten.

"Sister-in-law, don't think you're the only one who knows I like rabbits. I know you like kittens too."

"This is for you. From now on, it will be a new member of our royal household, part of our family. Sister-in-law, please take good care of it!"

Wei Zhaoning almost immediately shook off Pei Yi's hand, picked up the little kitten, and her eyes were shining.

It was a blue-eyed Persian cat, a tribute from the Western Regions. It was very beautiful, and the kitten was very bold. When Wei Zhaoning picked it up, it rubbed against her and made purring sounds.

"It likes me to hold it!"

She felt her heart melting.

She had a cat when she was a child and loved it dearly, but because Aunt Qin was allergic to cat fur, the Duke killed the kitten with his own hands...

From then on, she could only look at it from afar. She dared not bring another life home, not wanting it to lose its most precious life because of her own selfishness.

She looked around and saw everyone looking at the kitten with doting eyes. She realized that this was no longer the Duke's mansion, but the Prince's mansion.

They said the kitten is a new member, a member of the family, and they will all love and cherish it!

She felt that not only the kitten, but she herself had found her true home.

"Give it a name," Pei Yi said.

Without hesitation, Wei Zhaoning said, "Let's call it Happiness. I hope it can be happy forever and enjoy its whole life to the fullest."

"What a great name! We'll be happy for the rest of our lives!" Pei Ran chimed in.

Wei Zhaoning looked at Pei Ran and said, "Thank you, I'll accept the gift."

Pei Ran suddenly hesitated for a moment, then mustered her courage and said, "Sister-in-law, I'm sorry. I used to be prejudiced against you. I said many disrespectful things and did many hurtful things. My brother is right, as long as you spend more time with me, no one will dislike you. I like you very much now, can you forgive me?"

Wei Zhaoning felt a warm glow in her heart; she had never truly been angry with the Seventh Princess.

She squeezed Pei Ran's hand. "Okay, on the condition that you can't eat ice so uncontrollably in the future."

Everyone burst into laughter.

"Hmph, let those who can't see how good my sister-in-law is regret it!" Pei Ran raised her chin, her words carrying a hidden meaning.

"Stop being so coy! Here's my gift, sister-in-law, look!" Xiao Rongwang squeezed in.

Wei Zhaoning thought of her past life, in which no one in the Marquis's mansion ever celebrated her birthday, let alone put in the effort to prepare a birthday gift for her.

Over time, she forgot her own birthday.

Now she understands that some people discard you like weeds, while others cherish you like a treasure.

Let's just stay happy like this.

Wei Zhaoning picked out her favorite outfit and changed into it. Everyone ate New Year's Eve dinner together and had an unforgettable New Year's Eve.

Lively, warm, life is worth living.

"We have to stay up all night after dinner, that's the custom. Sister-in-law, why don't you play cards with us?" Xiao Rongwang wiped his mouth and said contentedly.

Pei Ran tugged at him, "What nonsense are you talking about? Your sister-in-law will definitely stay up all night on New Year's Eve, but she might be playing a different card."

She whispered in the ear of the young Prince Rong.

Upon hearing this, Xiao Rongwang's eyes widened. Realizing what she meant, she exclaimed, "Sister, how could you say such vulgar things! Are you even a girl anymore?!"

Pei Ran waved her hand, "So you men are allowed to say things like that, but women aren't? Let me tell you, don't let me hear you say that again, or I'll beat you to a pulp. Today is New Year's Eve, so I'm not going to hold it against you."

Although Wei Zhaoning didn't know what they were whispering about, she agreed, "I agree with Xiaoran's point of view. This world is too unfair to women. Stop labeling women. What you men can do, we women can do just as well!"

"Exactly!"

Little Rong Wang: "Okay, okay, I won't say anything, I won't say anything."

Pei Yi raised an eyebrow, glanced at the two of them, then at Wei Zhaoning, and said, "Have a drink, it's festive."

Several large jars of pear-colored white wine were carried up.

Wei Zhaoning had a bad feeling. "Drank so much?"

Pei Yi looked at Wei Zhaoning with a wronged expression, "Your Highness took care of me when I was drunk."

Wei Zhaoning thought for a moment and figured that if Pei Yi was drunk, he wouldn't have the energy to do that kind of thing, and she could escape this predicament. So she readily agreed.

Pei Ran looked disappointed and whispered to Pei Quan, "Oh, my brother is so indecisive. I thought my little nephew or niece was going to be reincarnated today. What's the point of drinking?"

Pei Quan frowned. He had learned too much about propriety and morality and couldn't stand such words. "Sister, I don't deny you women, but don't mess with me either. I can't stand these words! It's not directed at you, but I would also despise it if a man said such things."

Pei Ran rolled her eyes. "Looks like someone who'd get syphilis, but he's a bookworm. No fun. I'm not talking to you anymore. Let's see when you find a wife."

"Why can't I find it?"

The two bickered, the others laughed heartily, and they drank round after round of wine.

On the day of family reunion, the people of the Marquis's mansion still knelt at the gate of the Prince's mansion.

They heard the sounds coming from inside the whole time, and jealousy and regret filled their chests.

If they had seen Wei Zhaoning's good qualities earlier, would this year's New Year's Eve have been like the one in the Prince's mansion?

The warmer it is inside, the colder it seems outside.

They realized once again that Wei Zhaoning would never come back.

Those days spent with Wei Zhaoning can only exist in each of their memories.

In the future, I'm afraid I won't even have the chance to see him from afar.

Wei Zhaoning has found her own happiness and no longer wants them.

Several people were heartbroken and didn't know where to go, so they knelt at the gate of the Prince's Mansion, letting the wind and frost beat down on them.

They seemed to be repenting, or perhaps they were lost.

The last glimmer of hope was extinguished.

On New Year's Eve, a night meant for family reunion, we will never be able to reunite again.

Several people inside the Prince's residence were drunk and passed out, especially Pei Yi, who looked like he was about to fall asleep.

"Get up, let me help you back to rest."

Pei Yi didn't move an inch, his eyes closed.

Prince Rong scratched his head: "Why has my brother's alcohol tolerance become so poor? Let me help you, sister-in-law."

Wei Zhaoning nodded, "That's the only way."

"Wow, that's really heavy, Your Majesty," Prince Rong exclaimed.

"Alright, sister-in-law, I'm going out to find my elder sister now. We still need to stay up all night to celebrate the New Year. If you can't hold on, get some rest and keep my brother company."

After Pei Quan left, Wei Zhaoning washed Pei Yi for a while, then lay down, exhausted.

Suddenly, Pei Yi hugged her from behind.

"You! You weren't asleep!" Wei Zhaoning exclaimed in surprise.

Pei Yi smiled and kissed Wei Zhaoning's earlobe. "Ningning, you have to stay up all night on New Year's Eve, it's the custom."