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

Wei Zhaoning was startled and her ears turned red.

Pei Yi's complexion grew increasingly pale, and he became delirious, pleading, "Hold me..."

His voice was terribly hoarse, and every word seemed to be wrapped in scalding heat.

Seeing that he was about to become delirious from the fever, Wei Zhaoning was at a loss.

His heavy breathing gently patted Wei Zhaoning's earlobe.

If he were to be exposed to the cold again, something terrible might happen.

If the Regent is a man, then treat him as a woman.

At a time when lives are at stake, why worry about the separation of men and women?

Wei Zhaoning spent a long time mentally preparing herself before cautiously taking a small step into Pei Yi's arms.

He suddenly reached out and grabbed her waist, pulling her even closer.

His breath, hot and heavy, brushed against her neck, accompanied by a muffled whisper: "Don't leave."

Wei Zhaoning's heart pounded wildly. She had never been in such close contact with a man before, and she felt somewhat uncomfortable.

"Excuse me... Your Highness," Wei Zhaoning stammered.

Pei Yi held her tightly, his gaze brooking no refusal.

"cold......"

Wei Zhaoning forced herself to hug him tighter, "Your Highness, you won't be cold anymore soon."

The two were pressed tightly together, and Wei Zhaoning, who was initially uncomfortable, gradually got used to it.

She looked up at him and could only see his sharply defined jawline and slightly drooping eyelashes.

His arm muscles were taut and there was almost no gap when he wrapped his arms around her.

Her chest was pressed completely against his chest, and she could clearly feel the beating of his heart.

His chin gently rested on the top of her head, and his breath swept across her earlobe.

Even the surrounding air seemed to be filled with his presence, making it impossible for her to ignore this close embrace.

I felt a strange sense of security in his arms.

This feeling is strange, a sense of peace I've never experienced before, yet it also feels strangely familiar.

The tension that had been building all day finally eased, and soon, even breathing could be heard.

Pei Yi curled his lips into a smile and looked down at the person in his arms.

When she was asleep, she didn't have that aloofness or dignified air that kept people at arm's length.

Her cheeks were flushed, her red lips were slightly parted, and her soft, red tongue was visible with each breath.

She seemed to be having a dream; she stuck out her tongue and licked her lips, letting out a soft moan.

She looks like a little girl who hasn't grown up yet.

Pei Yi tightened his grip on her, as if he wanted to meld her into his very bones.

Perhaps sensing something, the little girl in his arms hugged him even tighter.

The pheasants crowed, and the sky brightened.

Pei Yi suddenly opened his eyes and found that the little girl in his arms was still fast asleep. He breathed a sigh of relief.

He gazed greedily at Wei Zhaoning in his arms, not even blinking.

This moment of happiness was stolen from him.

Suddenly, a series of hurried footsteps came from outside.

"Search this area too! The Prince will definitely be alright!"

Pei Yi's lips immediately fell down.

The person in his arms had their eyes closed, but their brows were slightly furrowed.

Pei Yi immediately covered Wei Zhaoning's ears and whispered, "It's just a pheasant crowing, go to sleep."

Wei Zhaoning seemed unaffected, hummed softly twice, and went back to sleep.

Pei Yi stiffened and looked impatiently toward the cave entrance.

The sound grew louder and louder, followed by the sound of running.

"Your Highness! I knew you were still alive! I was so worried about you!" Yun Ce wiped away his tears, and when he saw the scene before him, it felt like someone was grabbing his neck.

Pei Yi's eyes were like a cold, deep pool, as he looked at him with a sinister gaze.

Wei Zhaoning was awakened by the noise. She rubbed her eyes and saw Yun Ce. In an instant, she became fully awake and jumped up.

"You...you mustn't misunderstand!"

Yun Ce's face froze. Looking at his prince's piercing gaze, he said, "This subordinate dares not."

She glanced awkwardly at Pei Yi. "Your Highness, your fever has subsided? You were the one with the fever yesterday, so I..."

"It's nothing." Pei Yi withdrew his gaze and smiled gently at Wei Zhaoning.

Yun Ce: ?

Seeing that he didn't say anything, Wei Zhaoning hurriedly said, "Now that Guard Yun has come, let's go up first."

"I have already scouted the route, my lords, please follow me," Yun Ce said.

He felt a chill run down his spine the whole way, as if a gaze was fixed on him from behind.

Wei Zhaoning felt refreshed and invigorated; she hadn't had such a restful sleep in a long time.

As she walked, the image of her embracing the Regent the previous night kept flashing through her mind, and she felt a pang of shame and indignation.

They're just sisters, just sisters!

She kept brainwashing herself.

After walking for three hours, they finally reached the main road and saw signs of human habitation. Only then did Wei Zhaoning finally relax.

"Miss Wei, Dongxu is waiting for you at the inn. That girl originally came to the bottom of the cliff with us, but she was exhausted and fainted, so I sent someone to take her back first."

Yun Ce said.

Wei Zhaoning's heart tightened. She hadn't thought things through. Dongxu had been weak since she was little, and she shouldn't have brought her along!

Pei Yi escorted her to the inn and waited outside.

The master and servant lingered for a while before finally coming out.

When they came out, both of their eyes were swollen like walnuts.

"Miss Wei, please." Yun Ce lifted the carriage curtain.

When Wei Zhaoning saw the sculpted face inside the carriage, her heart skipped a beat.

"No...no need! We brought our own carriage, thank you for your kindness, Your Highness."

Her eyes darted away, and her voice trembled.

They slept together in each other's arms all night, and she was too ashamed to get so close to the Regent again.

Pei Yi's lips curled up slightly. "Wait a minute."

He stepped down, took out some wound medicine from his pocket, and asked, "Should I take it this time?"

Wei Zhaoning glanced at his eyes by accident and looked away as if she had been burned.

The atmosphere between the two of them had become incredibly awkward.

"Thank you, Your Highness! I'll take my leave now!" Wei Zhaoning snatched the ointment and fled in a panic.

"Miss! Wait for me!" Dongxu said.

Wei Zhaoning sat inside the carriage, her emotions unable to calm down for a long time.

"Miss, I find the way the Regent looks at you quite interesting. What exactly happened at the bottom of the cliff?" Dongxu gossiped.

Wei Zhaoning's ears turned red. "Nothing happened!"

Dongxu raised an eyebrow and smiled: "Miss, I think the Regent and you are quite a good match."

"Besides, there won't be any more pastries to eat!" Wei Zhaoning said angrily.

"Okay, okay, I won't say anymore!"

at the same time.

"Your Highness, I was just worried about you. Who knew that Your Highness and Miss Wei..." Yun Ce said, looking aggrieved.

Pei Yi glanced at him and said coldly, "Go back and collect your punishment yourself."

Yun Ce was almost in tears, but dared not say anything, and could only resign himself to his fate and say, "Yes."

*

Three days later, in the capital.

Wei Zhaoning lifted the carriage curtain and was unexpectedly thrown a rotten steamed bun at him.

"You bitch!" a little girl spat and ran away hurriedly.

"Whose child is so ill-mannered! You stop right there!" Dongxu got out of the car and chased after him.