Pei Mianman's eyes reddened: "If it weren't for him, my mother wouldn't have died back then."
"Did he kill my mother-in-law?" Zu An frowned, a hint of murderous intent flashing in his eyes. He had thought the other party was a good person.
Pei Mianman sighed: "My mother was not directly killed by him, but was injured by him, which caused her to lose all her cultivation. That's why she was powerless to protect herself when she encountered trouble."
“No wonder you hate him.” Zu An suddenly realized that this must be why Xiao Yao looked so dejected and why his eyes occasionally revealed a crazy sense of guilt.
Xiao Yao had previously mentioned that it was understandable that Pei Mianman was unwilling to go with him.
"How exactly did your mother-in-law pass away?" Zu An asked with concern, gently wiping away the tears from her cheeks.
Pei Mianman shook her head: "I was too young then, and I don't remember many things. Every time I asked my father, he would get angry; I also asked that drunkard, but he wouldn't say anything either."
Feeling her body tremble slightly, knowing she was upset, Zu'an held her hand tightly to warm it: "Didn't you receive a letter from your family saying it was related to your mother, which is why you rushed back? Did the Pei family deliberately lie to you to come back?"
“No, that’s not it. The main problem is that my mother’s grave was robbed, and her body was never found afterward.” Pei Mianman bit her lip. “I initially thought it was that drunkard who did it, but he said it wasn’t him and that he has been investigating the matter.”
"What? Such a thing exists?" Zu'an was furious. "Don't worry, I'm now an imperial envoy, and I'll help you find out the truth."
"Thank you, Grandpa." Pei Mianman lay weakly in his arms. "I've been so tired lately, but I feel much more at ease with you by my side."
"I'm here. Everything is in the past." Zu'an gently stroked her soft hair. "I heard your father still wants you to marry the Prince of Qi?"
“Yes, actually the Pei family had this idea a long time ago, which is why I went to Mingyue City to escape back then, and by chance I met you. It was fate.” Pei Mianman smiled as she thought of their first meeting.
"That brat Zhao Zhi dares to covet my wife! Next time I see him, I'll break his third leg!" She originally wanted to mention Pei Shao, but considering that he was her father, she ultimately decided not to.
"Who's your wife? Isn't your wife Chu Yan?" Pei Mianman spat, pouting involuntarily.
“Chu Yan and I have already divorced,” Zu An coughed lightly, “I’m sorry to trouble you for now, Chu Yan. We had a proper wedding ceremony in Yin Ruins and were husband and wife for several lifetimes.”
"How dare you talk about things inside the Yin Ruins? I was so young back then and you didn't even spare me..." Pei Mianman's peach blossom eyes were watery, and her flawless face was even more beautiful and charming under the candlelight, her red lips exuding an alluring luster.
Zu An couldn't help but kiss her, and Pei Mianman let out a soft moan, her hands naturally wrapping around her lover's neck.
Unlike the aloof Chu Chuyan, she has always been charming and affectionate. Moreover, the two have been husband and wife for several lifetimes in the secret realm, and their relationship has long been intertwined.
A couple deeply in love, separated by distance, are now reunited after a long separation. Naturally, they cuddle together, and the temperature in the air seems to have become even hotter...
Meanwhile, in the secret hideout of Prince Qi's entourage in the city, Han Fengqiu was asking Zhao Zhi, "What are your intentions toward Miss Pei, Your Highness?"
"I only caught a glimpse of her today, and although I only saw her profile, she was already a beauty of unparalleled grace. She is certainly worthy of being my wife." Zhao Zhi nodded in satisfaction, the image of the beautiful woman he had seen during the day constantly flashing through his mind. "If it weren't for her lesser birth, she would be my principal wife."
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I've finally finished another chapter, the first chapter of 2022, haha.
Happy New Year, everyone!
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