Holding Su Muxi in Ye Zeyu's arms, she felt incredibly safe, and the last trace of chill in her body completely disappeared.

She knew that from this day forward, her mindset would change, but she didn't regret that change at all.

"Let me go first, I'm filthy."

Su Muxi's voice was so soft it was almost inaudible, and her face showed a hint of shyness.

Mai Kun thought Su Muxi was referring to the word "dirty," and fearing Ye Zeyu might misunderstand, he hurriedly explained, "Those people didn't succeed; the Princess is still innocent!"

Ye Ziyu, who was unaware of what had happened, roughly understood what had occurred after hearing these words.

Seeing the heartache in Ye Zeyu's eyes, Su Muxi smiled and said, "I'm fine. I just threw up and my clothes are dirty."

But then, Ye Zeyu picked her up and put her on the horse.

“Since it was Xi’er who vomited, then it’s not dirty. It’s the carriage that’s dirty. I’ll take you back on horseback.”

McQueen followed behind in his carriage.

Su Muxi nestled in Ye Zeyu's arms, feeling a little embarrassed as many people stared at her along the way.

He said in a low voice, "Maybe I should try another side."

Whether by coincidence or intentional, when she was turned to the side and held in Ye Zeyu's arms, the half of her face that was exposed was the right side of her face, the one without the birthmark.

Unexpectedly, Ye Ziyu lowered his head and gently kissed her forehead, saying softly, "Hang in there a little longer, we're almost there."

The people who witnessed this scene were stunned for a moment, and then began to whisper among themselves.

"Who is the woman in Prince Yong'an's arms? Are there such beautiful young ladies in the capital?"

"You said she's a refined young lady, so she's definitely not someone ordinary people like us can see!"

"Isn't Prince Yong'an going to marry Su Muxi? Why is he being so intimate with other women?"

"Su Muxi is ugly and plain, so how could Prince Yong'an really want to marry her! Besides, it's normal for men to have three wives and four concubines. If I met such a beauty, I would hold her in my arms and never let go!"

…

Pei Yuan happened to be drinking alone in a nearby restaurant when he heard the discussions around him and looked down at the street.

Although Miss Su is not very pretty, it is still too much for Ye Zeyu to hug another woman in the street. He has no intention of giving Miss Su any face at all!

But when he squinted and saw the woman in Ye Zeyu's arms, he opened his eyes wide in disbelief, and a nameless emotion of regret mixed with resentment welled up in his heart.

The woman Ye Zeyu was holding was actually Miss Su!

Miss Su's features are indeed very beautiful, especially her eyes, but unfortunately, they are all ruined by the birthmark on her left cheek.

If only he didn't have that birthmark, would he have been able to recognize Miss Su on their second meeting?

If that were the case, he wouldn't have been deceived by Qiao Zixi and become so despondent...

Unfortunately, there are no "what ifs".

"Waiter, two more jugs of wine!"

Pei Yuan had intended to get drunk and die here, but unexpectedly, instead of a waiter, Bai Mengying, wearing a veil, walked in gracefully.

"Young Master Pei, I heard your voice next door and thought I'd come over and say hello..."

As she spoke, a look of concern appeared in her eyes, "What's wrong with Young Master Pei? How come you've become so dejected after just a few days? And you've drunk so much wine."

Pei Yuan did indeed look very dejected at this moment.

His hair was a bit messy, and he had grown stubble. His clothes were wrinkled.

His steps were unsteady, his eyes were glazed, and there were dark circles under his eyes.

This is completely different from his handsome and refined appearance just a few days ago; he seems like a completely different person.

"Thank you for your concern, Princess. I am fine."

Pei Yuan's unwillingness to talk infuriated Bai Mengying.

She had previously thought that Pei Yuan had remained unmarried because he had fallen in love with her at first sight, but she never expected that Pei Yuan had someone else on his mind.

If Pei Yuan was thinking about Qiao Zixi, it would make her feel a little better. She never expected that the person Pei Yuan was thinking about was Su Muxi, who was of low status and ugly!

Thinking of how Ye Zeyu had just embraced Su Muxi so intimately, Bai Mengying clenched her fists, a flash of resentful killing intent crossing her beautiful eyes.

Needless to say, those two good-for-nothings failed to get things done.

If they don't come back, that's fine, but if they dare to come back, she'll make those two wish they were dead!

Bai Mengying suppressed all her emotions, and when she looked up again, only concern remained in her eyes.

"Young Master Pei, are you acting this way because of your marriage to Sister Xi'er?"

Upon hearing Qiao Zixi's name, Pei Yuan's face instantly filled with anger.

"What happens to me, Pei, is none of Princess Chang Le's business!"

His voice was icy, and his words were utterly impolite.

But Bai Mengying explained patiently, "Young Master Pei, please don't be angry. I didn't mean anything by it. I just feel a little guilty... If Sister Xi'er hadn't gone to Huguo Temple to find me, this misunderstanding between you two wouldn't have happened..."

Pei Yuan was usually a gentle and courteous gentleman.

Upon hearing this, he immediately calmed down.

"Princess, there's no need to blame yourself. This matter has nothing to do with you. I proposed this marriage myself, and I chose this path myself, so everything is my own fault!"

But then Bai Mengying said softly, "If you know you've taken the wrong path, why not take a different one?"

Pei Yuan thought of Qiao Xiuyuan's tough attitude and gave a bitter smile: "Ha! It's not that easy to turn back now."

“Even the most difficult things can be solved. At the very least, Young Master Pei won’t solve anything by just drinking alone.”

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