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  That voice was cold and desolate, carrying an icy chill that seeped in through the half-open car curtains.

  Ming Xuan's face was calm and silent, but the rise and fall of her chest revealed her emotions. At this moment, her body was icy cold, but a surge of anger was spreading in her chest. On that day, at the back mountain of Qingliang Temple, her determination to break off with him, did it really not affect him at all? He seemed like a sticky rice ball, determined to pester and entangle her, refusing to let go until the end.

  In this bustling street, Han Xiuyuan staged this shocking and thrilling scene, wanting to force the couple to appear, just to confirm whether she and Pei Jingyuan were in harmony or not. Apart from this, she couldn't think of any other reason. The woman who was considered a treasure suddenly became someone else's wife, wanting to confirm this fact might be understandable, but even so, couldn't he have chosen another more open and honest way?

  Perhaps he never thought that a carriage accident would also hurt her?

  Qing Xuan was furious and turned to smile, good one Han Xiuzi, from his big wedding day four years ago when he publicly regretted the marriage to now, every single thing, she couldn't see that he had ever truly loved the woman named Gu Mingxuan with all his heart, how could he say "my woman" again and again, and even begged her to "wait for him", was he worthy?

  Her clear eyes deepened as she smiled at Pei Jingzhen beside her, "Ah Zhen, the man outside is Han Xiu, who tore up our engagement four years ago and personally took my father away. That day at Qingliang Temple, I forced him to promise me by threatening to kill myself, but I knew it wouldn't be that easy."

  I've heard that man is ruthless and cunning. He does whatever it takes to get what he wants, and has always considered me his own possession, thinking that everything I have belongs to him. Now that I'm married, he's naturally unwilling to accept it, and in the future, he'll definitely try every means to make things difficult for us."

  Ming Xuan's expression turned solemn, and she gazed straight into his eyes. "A Zhen, I have no feelings for that Lord Han, nor do I want to compromise with him for the sake of peace. Today's collision was not an accident, he either wants to take advantage of the situation or confirm whether we are on the same page. You must promise me..."

  "She said word for word, 'No matter how he picks on me. Don't get angry, nor is it allowed to doubt me.'"

  Han Xiyou has a family. It's impossible to do it openly, so he can only move secretly, as long as the husband and wife have an understanding between them and are not provoked by outsiders. Naturally, Han Xiyou will not be able to succeed either.

  Pei Jingchen smiled lightly, he reached out his hand to gently stroke her face with warm fingers, and then lifted up to tidy her hair for her. "You understand my intentions, don't you? My heart's intention, can't you see?"

  His voice was clear and cold. It was like a low whisper, also like a declaration, "Between the embroidered official career and the joyful grudges, I choose the latter. Between the joyful grudges and the alliance, I choose to make an oath, lifelong and unchanging, this is my principle of being a person. Once I believe, I will never doubt again."

  Ming Xuan was momentarily stunned, and something in her heart seemed to have burst forth in that instant. The murmurs of the crowd outside, Chang Geng's anxious inquiries, Dan Hong's soft calls, and the sound of the coachman directing the guards to lift the carriage again - all these she seemed not to hear.

  A covenant established, forever unchanging.

  She spoke softly, then raised her head again, and her eyes shone with dazzling brilliance. She climbed onto Pei Jingzhen's arm, smiled brightly and said, "Lord Han must be waiting anxiously, husband, let's go out together to meet him."

  The horse carriage had already stopped, and Changgeng was standing outside the carriage without moving. He was a martial arts practitioner with keen senses, and although he couldn't hear the conversation clearly, he could vaguely guess a few sentences. As someone who strictly followed rules, he wouldn't take initiative unless summoned by his master. Now that his master was unharmed, he didn't dare to lift the carriage curtain on his own accord.

  But Dan Hong was not so, she was in the back of the carriage, originally thought it was just temporarily blocked, also knew that the driver shouted and the front master and the big car were hit by someone. She and Yan Niang got down anxiously and saw the man with a dark face and cold air emanating from his body. She had been serving Ming Xuan for a long time and had been tied up twice by Han Xiuren's people, so she was very clear about the entanglement.

  She was momentarily flustered and frightened, and worried that the master in the carriage would be injured, so she rushed forward without regard, lifted up the curtain of the carriage, and almost cried out asking, "Miss, miss are you okay?"

  Han Xiu's gaze lingered on the half-open carriage for a long time, with an endless bitterness spreading quietly in his heart. After sending Madame Lu back to her room, he returned to the two-story pavilion that overlooked the entire Yongning Marquis Manor.

  The Shengjing City is located in the north, unlike the Jiangnan water town with many two-story buildings. The Hanfu building was originally an astronomical observatory, and after he moved in, he had it renovated into a study by craftsmen. Every time the night falls, he takes off his official duties and returns to the mansion, the first thing he does is go up to the study, push open the window, regardless of whether it's cold or hot, never missing a day.

  Due to the terrain, from the top of the small building, looking far away, you can clearly see the Yuetai Pavilion. He also had a telescope made by Westerners across the ocean, which was seized as spoils of war when fighting against Western Xia. Although it wasn't very clear, occasionally he could catch a glimpse of that lingering figure in a corner of the courtyard.

  At this moment, in front of him, the woman he had been dreaming of was inside the carriage.

  The curtain was lifted by the maid who rushed past, and Han Xiu's first glance fell not on Ming Yu's beautiful face, but on those tightly clasped hands, just like that morning in front of Yongning Houfu, that figure as sticky as glue, seemed to be pounding his heart, this pain of betrayal, deep into his bones, made him feel like he was abandoned by the world, both lonely and lost.

  She is his wife, in the previous life such a tragic fate, she has been inseparable from him, abandoning the noble status of the Marquis's family, only willing to accompany this mysterious and unrecognized poor man for a lifetime, even if he was imprisoned, never thought of leaving him.

  Reborn into a new life, heaven has given him a second chance, a new opportunity, and a new turning point.

  He was the favored minister of the Son of Heaven, holding the key to the Zhou dynasty's power. He was highly positioned and powerful, yet still under twenty-five years old, he had already reached the pinnacle of his career, with only a handful of people able to make him yield. With his ambitions fulfilled and his heart full of passion, he felt that his unrequited dreams from past lives finally had the chance to be avenged. But heaven's price for this was his sole comfort in his past life - his beloved wife and children?

  Han Xiu's eyes were deep and rich, his finger joints involuntarily trembling slightly. No, absolutely not!

  That's his wife, the woman destined for him, no matter what mistakes they made in this life, no matter whose home she is now a part of. He must take her back, this is no longer just about romantic love, it concerns his beloved three children, and... a man's dignity!

  Pei Jingchen carefully helped Ming Xuan down from the carriage and turned to Chang Geng with elegant manners, asking, "What happened?"

  Changgeng bowed and replied, "As Master Hui said, this is Ping Zhangzheng, the Minister of Government Affairs. He rode his horse over here, but for some reason, he startled the horse, which collided with the rear axle of the carriage. Fortunately, Minister Han's horsemanship was superb, and he quickly controlled the horse, preventing a disaster from occurring."

  It's hard to believe if it wasn't intentional.

  Pei Jingchen smiled faintly and turned around to bow slightly to Han Xiu, "Pei Jingchen has seen Lord Han."

  Han Xiu's eyes were deep and seemingly smiling as he looked at the still clasped hands. He raised his head, his voice hoarse as he said, "My horse was startled and collided with Lord Pei's carriage, causing the rear axle to bend, I'm afraid it won't be suitable for further travel. How about this, I'll invite you both to rest at Shengji Inn, and wait for another carriage from the Duke of Town's estate to come and pick us up?"

  He paused for a moment, "This is all my fault, if Master Pei doesn't accept my apology, I will be uneasy in my heart."

  "Pei Jingxun lowered his head and asked Ming Xuan in a soft voice, 'The carriage can't move now. If we let someone send another car over, it'll probably take at least a quarter of an hour. We can't just hide in the carriage and not move. Why don't we go to Shengji Inn to rest for a bit, okay?'"

  Suddenly, as if he had thought of something, he chuckled softly and leaned in close to Ming Xuan's ear, whispering, "As the saying goes, 'it's better to seize the opportunity than to wait for it'. Today is indeed a coincidence. Just now, I promised to come over and try the delicious food at Shengji Wine House when I have some free time. Now that someone has invited us, let's try a few more dishes!"

  Ming Xuan's eyelashes fluttered slightly as she stroked her mouth and smiled, "Hmm."

  She was a little afraid that intimate behavior would provoke Han Xiuxiu, but later on, no matter how careful she was, she might not be able to escape the fate of being with Han. Rather than being so cautious, it's better to say what you want and do what you want. Seeing Pei Jingzhen's eyes gleaming with cunning, she couldn't help but nod in agreement.

  Sheng's small dishes are famous for being expensive, with each dish costing several taels of silver. Since it was a money bag that had been delivered to her doorstep, she didn't have any reason not to use it, did she?

  Pei Jingchen bowed slightly again, "Then I'll have to trouble Lord Han."

  The large hall on the second floor of Shengji had already been cleared, and Pei Jingxuan and Ming Xuan sat together by the window, with Changgeng and Dan Hong standing closely behind them. Han Xiou waved his sleeve and also sat down, while a group of guards had somehow gathered at the staircase entrance.

  Han Xiu called over a waiter and pointed to a distant location, "Choose the best pastries and tea on that side and set up another table. Please invite these few guests to sit there."

  This means wanting to shoo away others and talk alone.

  Dan Hong and Yan Niangniang both hesitated, but Chang Geng glanced over at Pei Jingxuan.

  Pei Jingchen's tone was very relaxed, he slowly opened his mouth, "Changgeng, go sit with the nanny and a few sisters, if you want to eat something, just ask Xiao Er for it."

  His eyes were calm, but he blinked at Han Xiu with a hint of playfulness, "As it happens, my wife and I are both feeling a bit hungry. So, we'll accept your kindness, Lord Han, and dispense with the formalities."

  Ming Xuan made up her mind to make Han Xiufu pay dearly, and without hesitation, she randomly pointed at the most expensive dishes on the menu. With a hint of provocation in her eyes, she asked, "As the saying goes, 'No trivial matters are discussed in the Temple of Three Treasures.' Since Lord Han has gone to such great lengths to invite my husband and me here, surely there must be something important you want to discuss."

  She raised an eyebrow and smiled, saying "Then please speak your mind!"

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