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

He hesitated for a long time before finally forcing himself to speak.

Her voice carried a hint of nervousness, "Tell me everything you want to do in the future."

With less of the usual hostility in his eyes, Wei Zhaoning almost didn't recognize the person in front of her.

"I'm not angry that you doubt me. If you have any doubts, just say so, and I will show you irrefutable evidence."

"Stop avoiding me."

Their eyes met, and Wei Zhaoning felt as if she had been electrocuted.

"it is good."

Wei Zhaoning lowered her head in a panic, feeling strange about the atmosphere for some reason.

She quickly changed the subject, "I was just thinking that, apart from the Prince, it seems there's no one else who would dare to touch His Majesty's memorials."

Pei Yi regained his composure, his tone icy, "Crown Prince."

Wei Zhaoning suddenly realized, "The Crown Prince?"

Wasn't the Crown Prince punished by His Majesty and sent to the border for training?

A few years ago, the Crown Prince made a mistake, and His Majesty was furious. Disregarding his status as the Crown Prince, he punished him by sending him to the border.

"The Crown Prince returned to the capital a month ago, but His Majesty has not yet announced this to the world."

Wei Zhaoning's pupils constricted. In her previous life, until her death, the Crown Prince had been guarding the border and had never made such a mistake.

How come this life is different?

"Does the Crown Prince want to get rid of Prince Duan?" Wei Zhaoning asked.

Pei Yi's eyes turned cold. "More than that."

The two kept their distance and chatted casually, creating a relaxed atmosphere.

Suddenly, Pei Yi's gaze turned scrutinizing, his expression complex, and his tone sharp.

"Wei Zhaoning".

"How much longer will you stay at the Marquis's residence?"

He felt an immense panic and anxiety when he learned of her suicide attempt today, and he never wanted to experience it again.

If she were already in the Prince's residence, she wouldn't be in so much danger.

Wei Zhaoning paused for a moment, then replied, "Let's wait a bit longer."

Pei Yi seemed to be in a bad mood. "Wait here for me, I'll go find some food."

His eyes were dim.

He didn't want to wait any longer.

The valley was shrouded in mist; it had just rained lightly, making it damp and cold.

Pei Yi returned quickly, bringing back some dried grass, several plump fish, and a few crabs.

"You like to eat crabs from Chenghu Lake. This river connects to Chenghu Lake, so the crabs there should be the same."

Wei Zhaoning was pleasantly surprised. "How did Your Highness know I like to eat this?"

Pei Yi suppressed his smile and said casually, "Just a guess."

He squatted on the ground with his knees bent, his back maintaining a straight curve without the slightest hunchback.

When the right hand repeatedly rubs the flint, the muscle lines of the forearm are clearly visible.

With each movement, the muscles tightened slightly, not through deliberate exertion, but through the firmness developed over a long period of training. Even the wrists with rolled-up sleeves showed faint blue veins protruding, exuding a sense of strength.

It has no excess fat, but it's not skinny and bony either; instead, it's firm and full of energy.

He lifted a bundle of thick firewood with one hand, his arm muscles bulging slightly. When he placed the firewood on the fire, his movements were as steady as if he were nailed to the ground, every detail exuding a calm strength.

The fire quickly rose, and Wei Zhaoning felt somewhat useless, so she wanted to help grill the fish.

"Don't move, sit still."

"I'll take care of these things."

Pei Yi picked up the fish.

His high, straight nose cast a sharp shadow on his profile, his lines clean and crisp. Occasionally, he would move his Adam's apple, the rolling arc of which was particularly clear in the firelight.

Looking further down, the waistline is smooth, without any excess fat, but it's not a thin, bony shape; instead, it's firm and full of energy.

As soon as he looked up, Wei Zhaoning quickly looked away. When she looked at him again, there was a faint smile on his lips.

"Your Highness, before I came I instructed Dongxu that if he did not return tonight, I should report to the authorities."

"I estimated before I jumped off the cliff that it looked deep, but it was just an illusion caused by the thick fog. In reality, it wasn't that bad. I also saw traces of people having been there, which means there should be a road nearby."

"Dongxu will soon bring people to rescue us."

Wei Zhaoning rested her chin on her hands, intently watching the fish being roasted over the fire.

Pei Yi raised an eyebrow. "Hmm."

In just one hour, the fragrant grilled fish and hairy crabs were ready to eat.

Wei Zhaoning, who had been hungry all day, hurriedly went to get some hairy crabs, but ended up scalding them and screaming in pain.

"Let's eat the fish first." Pei Yi took the hairy crab and naturally began to peel the crab meat.

Wei Zhaoning opened her mouth, her chin trembling slightly.

Is the regent peeling crab meat for her?

Her feelings were somewhat complicated.

In the past, when women on boat trips would often fawn over their husbands, asking for crab meat, and their husbands would lovingly peel it for them.

Wei Zhaoning imitated them and acted coquettishly towards Lu Zhufeng, but the two ended up having a big fight.

"What kind of nonsense is it for a grown man like me to serve a woman her meal?"

"Don't you value my dignity? Or do you think I'm your slave?"

Seeing this scene before me, I felt a strange, indescribable feeling in my heart.

"Eat up." Pei Yi handed over the crab meat.

Wei Zhaoning felt a lump in her throat.

I was so busy with errands that I didn't get a chance to properly enjoy the food, but by sheer coincidence, I finally got to eat it.

The taste is exactly the same as I remember.

Wei Zhaoning started talking again, telling Pei Yi about the interesting things she did when she came to Jiangnan to celebrate the Water Music Festival while eating.

Pei Yi listened patiently as always, occasionally peeling new crab meat and handing it to her.

As night fell, the valley became cold and damp.

Before she knew it, Wei Zhaoning yawned. She saw that Pei Yi was still smiling at her, and she felt a little embarrassed.

"I'm sorry, Your Highness, I haven't talked about these things in a long time. I didn't expect to get so excited. You must be tired too. Why don't we rest early?"

Pei Yi's lips curled up slightly. "Alright, let's rest."

Wei Zhaoning decided to spend the night hugging his legs in front of the fire, and immediately closed his eyes to take a nap.

"hiss--"

She closed her eyes for a moment, only to be awakened by the cold wind blowing in from the cave entrance.

Even sitting in front of the fire, it was still cold as winter was approaching.

She looked at Pei Yi and suddenly remembered that he was still shirtless!

"Your Highness, are you cold?"

Pei Yi didn't reply. Wei Zhaoning leaned closer and took a look, only to find that he had a fever!

His forehead was burning hot, and his body was also burning hot. He closed his eyes and murmured, "Cold."

Wei Zhaoning was at a loss. How could the prince, with such a robust physique, still have a fever?

She quickly slapped her forehead; she had been so foolish. In this freezing weather, going shirtless—even a god would get sick!

She hurriedly went to the river to fetch water, returned and boiled it. "Your Highness, please have some hot water."

Pei Yi was still not awake.

Wei Zhaoning panicked and quickly blew on the hot water to cool it down before gently bringing it to his lips.

As he tilted his head back, his Adam's apple bobbed gently, but the warm water didn't completely enter his throat. Instead, it flowed down his lips, gathered into a droplet at the tip of his chin, and then slid down his neck to his chest muscles.

Seeing the water flowing out, she hurriedly raised her sleeve to wipe it for him. Just as her fingertips touched the corner of his warm lips, Pei Yi spoke.

"It's so cold."

"Hold me."