The manor guests have been sent off, and as the hosts, they should head back to the Capital City as well.

In the carriage, the couple sat facing each other once more.

Xie Wanqing thought for a moment, then recounted what Xie YanYu had informed her about one by one, and asked, "Did you not know about these things?"

Pei Yuqing was taken aback, "I haven’t specifically looked into this yet."

It was true that he held command over the Qingtian Guard, but he wasn’t idle enough to know every trivial matter, such as who had joined someone’s family in their backyard.

However, if his sister really took a liking to someone, he would naturally investigate their background thoroughly.

Xie Wanqing said, "Such matters should be discussed with Xuan’er; if Zhao Rui truly has entanglements with the young lady from their manor, it’s quite unsettling."

Pei Yuqing had no objections and nodded, "Then find an opportunity to tell her. I will also send someone to investigate and see what’s really going on."

Xie Wanqing agreed and added, "Speaking of which, Xuan’er’s decision today was indeed a bit hasty."

"When I saw her accept the flowers from Zhao Rui, Mother was also surprised. It was apparent she acted on impulse, without informing anyone beforehand. To make such a choice regarding marriage is too careless."

As for Xie Wanqing, her own marriage was quite rushed, but it was not as hasty as accepting someone’s courtship after merely catching a glimpse of them slaying a beast without exchanging a single word.

However, upon hearing this, Pei Yuqing’s expression remained calm, and his tone was indifferent, "If she really marries the wrong person, there’s nothing much to fear. It’s good if they live harmoniously as a couple after marriage, but if not, she can always divorce. Xuan’er has her own Commandery Princess Mansion, where she can do as she pleases and employ whoever she pleases, as long as she’s happy, no one can restrain her."

As he spoke, he smiled gently, "Your brother has a warm heart."

Xie Wanqing was at a loss for words, choking up.

She couldn’t shake the feeling that he was implying something.

Did he indeed hear what her brother said?

Reflecting on his words, Xie Wanqing’s expression gradually turned peculiar. Seeing him look over, she couldn’t help but feel a sense of admiration, "I knew you were an excellent brother, unlike my brother who wouldn’t allow me to..."

Her speech was hesitant, making Pei Yuqing confused, his expression turning stern.

"What are you trying to say?" His gaze turned harsh, fixing tightly on her, "Stop these thoughts immediately; you shouldn’t even think about them!"

Xie Wanqing: "..."

She pressed her lips together, at a loss to express herself.

How rare it was to see what it means to change one’s countenance so swiftly in him.

The more she thought, the more she felt unhappy, muttering quietly, "Why can your sister do it, and I can’t even think about it, on what grounds!"

It’s just a Commandery Princess; she’s a noble lady of the Marquis Mansion, and it’s not as though no noblewomen in the Capital City didn’t divorce, taking their dowries and establishing their own residences, raising a few male companions behind closed doors for their pleasure.

She was merely carried away by the conversation, but the perceptive Pei Yuqing couldn’t see through it at this moment, completely losing the calmness he usually maintained. 𝚏𝗿𝗲𝐞𝐰𝚎𝕓𝐧𝚘𝘃𝗲𝐥.𝐜𝚘𝕞

Upon hearing her muttering, his gentle face instantly took on a chill, his voice even colder, "If Wanwan ever seeks another embrace, even the entire moat’s water couldn’t wash away the husband’s resentment."

Xie Wanqing knew how deep and cunning his thoughts were, adept in his actions. Yet, when had she ever seen him so cold and stern, hearing this made her heart thump, momentarily at a loss for words.

In the morning, the couple were so sweet it seemed they couldn’t be closer, but now, amidst their conversation, the atmosphere turned cold again.

In fact, as soon as he spoke, Pei Yuqing felt some regret.

Due to a heart condition, he had, from a young age, matured beyond his years, never losing his composure to the point of making a slip of the tongue in front of anyone.

Only this girl could stir such intense emotions in him, making him fretful, considering every angle.

In his dreams, he wished to enfold her in his arms; such possessiveness even he didn’t dare to dwell on.

The heart became corrupted.

The carriage remained silent for a while until Pei Yuqing couldn’t stand it and took the initiative, reaching out to hold her hand.

"Wanwan," his voice returned to its usual warmth, with a gentle tone, "I am your husband. How can you, in my presence, express the intention of divorcing and keeping male companions."

"..." Xie Wanqing was silent for a moment, thinking to herself how quickly his demeanor changed—from fierce to...

She softly huffed, "You’re the one who first mentioned it, I...I was just following along."

Pei Yuqing raised an eyebrow, soothingly replying, "It was my fault, I misspoke."

He moved to sit beside her, wrapping an arm around her shoulder, gently saying, "We are bonded as husband and wife; neither of us should think of, nor mention, divorce, agreed?"