Chapter 201 Pei Siyan is not good enough for her
Dou Wenyi immediately denied it, saying, "That's not how it is."
Zhang Chengxian, his handsome, sword-like eyebrows concealing a cold ruthlessness, poured himself another glass of wine and drank it all in one gulp.
His handsome, sharply defined face was filled with deep anger, and his voice was extremely low, "Dou Wenyi, are you afraid to tell the truth? Are you afraid? He has people in the Imperial Observatory. If it weren't for his intentional actions, would you have married into the family for the sake of 'bringing good luck'?"
"If he truly cared for you, he wouldn't have resorted to such despicable tactics to scheme against you."
He is not good enough for her at all!
For the past few months, she had kept her letters close to his body inside his nightgown, never letting them out of his sight.
Upon suddenly learning of his father's passing, he regarded her as his only source of emotional support, losing his appetite and thinking of her day and night.
On the frontier, no matter what dangers he encountered, he would always charge forward desperately, hoping to carve out a place for himself as soon as possible, make a name for himself, and return to Tianning City to marry her in glory.
Even though Dou Wenyi was completely unaware of all this, he was happy to accept it.
Moreover, he had once honestly told Pei Siyan his feelings, but he still had the audacity to say that she was not suitable for him.
Perhaps he harbored malicious intentions back then?
He even foolishly begged Pei Siyan to take care of her, only to be made a fool of himself. Why would a good brother like him steal his lover when he would risk his life for her?
Dou Wenyi tightened her grip on the teacup, took a deep breath, and calmed herself down.
After a long while, she calmly looked at him and said, "Zhang Chengxian, you've really misunderstood."
Zhang Chengxian's brows furrowed with sharp pain and weariness. He turned to look at her and sneered, "What misunderstanding? Didn't he scheme to marry you? Did you do it willingly? You're not even married yet, and you're already sharing a bed and sleeping together every night. Does he have any respect for you?"
In that instant, a slight noise seemed to come from the private room next door, like the sound of a teacup shattering.
"There's another secret between us..." Dou Wenyi was somewhat uneasy, carefully choosing her words.
Zhang Chengxian stared intently into her eyes, his gaze burning, "Wenyi, the thing I regret most is that I didn't have the heart to agree to a marriage with you back then. Even if you didn't want to marry me in the end, it would have been better than being forced into a 'lucky marriage' because of imperial power! He also has a concubine named Sheng. Are you really willing to accept that?"
"Is he good to you? Have you ever suffered any injustice?"
His voice, tinged with alcohol, carried intense pain, resentment, and even a hint of hatred.
Could it be that Zhang Chengxian was instigated by someone else?
Dou Wenyi lowered her eyes, speaking slowly and deliberately, "Back then, Prince Rui wanted to force me to become his concubine. He even plotted against me in the palace. If I hadn't been alert, I would have almost fallen victim to his poison. I chose him of my own volition..."
Zhang Chengxian's expression suddenly turned serious; this was something he hadn't heard about.
She continued patiently, “I know you are sincere towards me, but Zhang Chengxian, I have always considered you a friend. Really, if I had feelings for you, I would have agreed to be with you when my grandmother celebrated her birthday. Don’t listen to those people’s nonsense.”
"The political situation is complicated. Don't let those with ulterior motives take advantage of you."
“He really treated me very well. There were some ups and downs between us, but it wasn’t like you imagine. If he wasn’t devoted to me, I would have asked to leave him.”
“Deep down, I am actually quite stubborn and not weak. I will never let anyone bully me, not even the crown prince.”
Looking at the face he had longed for day and night, Zhang Chengxian wanted to reach out and touch her, but his remaining rationality told him that he could not lose his composure.
She is the bright moon in his heart, but why does she not shine on him?
Zhang Chengxian felt a sudden pang of pain in his chest, as if he were going mad. His hands clenched tightly in his sleeves, and after a long while, he finally asked the question.
"If he weren't available, would you have chosen me?"
Dou Wenyi shook her head firmly, "No, there aren't that many 'what ifs' in this world. Zhang Chengxian, I don't really care about love. Whether I get married or not is not important to me."
The two people next door remained silent.
Anxi's forehead was covered in cold sweat, while Pei Siyan sat silently in the rosewood chair.
His tall figure suddenly stood up. His expression was calm and composed, as always, without any flaws. He said in a cold voice, "I will wait for her outside."
Not long after, Dou Wenyi appeared at the gate of Fanlou.
By now, darkness had fallen, the earth was shrouded in night, and the cold wind was biting, stinging our faces.
The surroundings were quiet, and the bustling streets were deserted.
In the dim light, Dou Wenyi saw the carriage of the East Palace, while Pei Siyan stood tall and elegant, standing blankly beside the carriage.
Her heart skipped a beat, and she walked straight toward the carriage.
"...Your Highness, have you been waiting long? Have you had dinner? Why aren't you coming up?"
"not yet."
"Shall we go back to eat?"
"good."
Pei Siyan suddenly raised his hand to stroke her cheek, his eyes swirling with emotion, his voice low and hoarse, "Yi'er, I'm hungry, so hungry, so hungry, I want you right now!"
He immediately pulled her into his arms and sealed her lips with his own, silencing her with a powerful kiss.
Dou Wenyi's pupils widened suddenly, and she breathed heavily. His kisses were urgent and fierce, as if he wanted to disassemble her and devour her whole.
The two were deeply in love, their lips and tongues intertwined, and the soft sounds seemed to be amplified countless times, even reaching Zhang Chengxian's ears.
He gripped the railing tightly, veins bulging on the back of his hands. He shook his head violently a few times, then resignedly closed his eyes...
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