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

"However, I believe that no man in the world has a body that can compare to Your Highness's."

I was just thinking, which gentleman... your future spouse is truly blessed.

Pei Yi maintained a faint smile throughout. "If it were you, would you like it?"

Wei Zhaoning affirmed, "If it were me, I would definitely hold the prince's body every day and cherish him dearly."

After saying it, she felt that her words were somewhat ambiguous.

But she caught a fleeting glimpse of joy on the Regent's face.

It was just a joke between sisters.

Wei Zhaoning then launched into a long, rambling monologue.

They talked about the interesting things that happened when they were young at the border, and then about the things that happened during their growth.

Pei Yi stared at her intently, listening attentively.

Is this considered her opening up?

He had been waiting, waiting for Wei Zhaoning to mention the boy from five years ago.

From Wei Zhaoning's perspective, she found the Regent quite interesting; the two could not only have a cooperative relationship but also become good friends.

Until Wei Zhaoning's topic shifted to how to improve skin quality, and how to coordinate clothing colors and accessories...

Pei Yi frowned slightly, his expression growing increasingly puzzled.

Not right.

That's not right.

"I think Your Highness looks very good in navy blue clothes; it really brings out your elegance. But I think I'm more suited to white. Dark colors make me look less vibrant. What do you think, Your Highness?" Wei Zhaoning's eyes sparkled.

Pei Yi wondered how long it had been since she had such an open and honest conversation.

He replied, "Yes, your fair skin suits light colors."

Wei Zhaoning was overjoyed; she felt very relaxed tonight.

Pei Yi listened to her patiently.

Only after she yawned did Pei Yi say, "Stay at the Prince's residence tonight. I've had everything prepared for you. When you return to the Marquis's residence tomorrow, I will send a team of elite guards to protect you at all times."

Wei Zhaoning smiled and nodded, then followed the servant.

Pei Yi stood there alone, staring blankly at the jar of ointment, his brows furrowing deeper and deeper.

the other side.

Pei Ran has been kneeling for two hours.

"Seventh Princess, the Prince says you may rise now. If you are rude again, you will kneel for four hours," Yun Ce said.

Pei Ran pouted and stretched her body.

"Does my brother like that woman?" she asked with a gloomy face.

Yun Ce scratched his head. "I dare not comment on Your Highness's affairs."

Stop pretending!

"When my brother was fighting on the border, three thousand elite soldiers couldn't even scratch him. How come, as soon as he encountered this woman, three assassins managed to injure him?" She realized that her brother was doing it on purpose.

Yun Ce pursed his lips and didn't answer.

"As your subordinate, you should be advising your elder brother more. What kind of behavior is it to be fond of a married woman?"

"This guy surnamed Wei is definitely a troublemaker."

She said angrily.

*

The next morning, when Wei Zhaoning returned to the Marquis's residence, everyone was busy with their own things and did not notice that she had not returned all night.

Lu Zhufeng saw Wei Zhaoning from afar and called out to her, "Why are you walking so fast? Come here."

He and Lu Ze were playing chess, with some tea and snacks on the table.

"The sun is shining brightly, let's share some. I haven't been able to spend time with you these past few days, but I'm free today." He spoke as if bestowing a great favor upon Wei Zhaoning.

Lu Ze glanced at Wei Zhaoning with disgust and continued playing chess.

Wei Zhaoning did not speak, but simply sat quietly to the side.

If she doesn't agree to come over, Lu Zhufeng might start acting crazy towards her again in a little while.

As Lu Zhufeng fiddled with the chess pieces, he casually remarked, "I've heard that the Regent is a womanizer. It's quite strange that someone as illustrious as him has such an unknown side."

Wei Zhaoning knew that Lu Zhufeng was trying to make amends for himself.

Last time, he lost face because of the regent, and he tried to say something bad about him in private to regain his dignity.

My pride is as worthless as a shoe sole; can I ever get it back?

"I don't know what these people are thinking. Sure enough, the more powerful a person is, the more perverted they become."

Lu Zhufeng spoke with great interest and showed no sign of stopping.

Wei Zhaoning noticed that Lu Ze's expression froze for a moment, and he seemed distracted.

A sinister glint flashed in her eyes as she took a small sip of tea.

Seeing that Lu Zhufeng was about to speak again.

"Enough!" Lu Ze's face was so ugly it looked like it could bleed.

"Could you please stop bringing up men and men's stuff all the time, brother? Do you have a lot of free time?!"

Lu Zhufeng was taken aback. "What's wrong with you lately? You get angry so easily?"

He doesn't get angry; when he loses his temper with his brothers, it's just a minor outburst.

Lu Ze frowned. "It's nothing, I'm not in the mood to play anymore, I'm leaving now."

After saying that, he threw the white chess piece forcefully onto the chessboard, as if he were angry with someone, and strode away.

The dashing and debonair figure in my mind lingers, impossible to shake off.

"Aze, is it comfortable here?" The man's fingers gently traced the base of his thigh.

His face suddenly turned red.

"Second Young Master!"

The personal servant ran over.

Coming to his senses, Lu Ze's face showed a hint of anger.

"Second Young Master, Young Master Bai invites you to meet him at the restaurant."

"I won't see him." Lu Ze blurted out, his face turning pale and then red.

"But Second Young Master, this is the sixth time this month. If we don't see Young Master Bai again, it would be impolite."

Young Master Bai said that if you don't see him soon, he's going to Yangzhou for a while, saying he wants to... disappear from your life.

Lu Ze's pupils dilated sharply. He stopped in his tracks, took a deep breath, and said, "I said I wouldn't see you, and that means I won't!"

He stormed off again, leaving the servant behind him, seemingly wanting to say something but holding back.

He's a man, and relationships between men are not permitted by societal norms!

The regent was powerful and handsome, but because he liked men, he was always the subject of gossip and criticism.

Especially him!

But... he said he was going to disappear, to disappear completely from his life.

Lu Ze stopped at the doorway, his fists clenched as if he were deliberately suppressing something.

Bai Yunxiao looked at him with a smile, and when he touched the inner thigh of Bai Yunxiao, Bai Yunxiao did get a reaction.

This realization filled him with shame and indignation; he couldn't accept it.

I can't sleep at night; as soon as I lie in bed, my mind is in complete chaos.

He was genuinely happy during the time he spent with him.

Thinking of this, he resigned himself to his fate, turned around, and hurriedly ran out of the mansion.

"Second Young Master! Where are you going!"

"Prepare the horses!"

*

A private room in a restaurant.

The man was dressed in white, as aloof as a crane, with a subtle hint of desire in his eyes, and he gently swayed a glass cup in his hand.

"Finally willing to come see me?" Bai Yunxiao's voice was seductive.

Lu Ze, like a frantic child, cried out, "You can't leave! Why can you tease me and then just walk away?"

"You are responsible."

After saying that, he took a deep breath, pounced on her, and kissed her deeply, a kiss that left no room for refusal.