After the Affectionate Second Male Lead Reincarnated

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Before the morning court session, the person behind me, holding a sword, had embraced me and lightly kissed my lips.

But now, the cold blade was pressed against me, the force increasing. I could even feel my skin being cut, with warm blood trickling down my neck and seeping into my collar.

It was all because I had read the diary about Pei Du's reincarnation and realized that everything he did for me was just an act.

He feared that I would turn my love into hatred and harm Song Yan Yu.

In the previous life, the original owner of this body had repeatedly tried to harm Song Yan Yu out of unrequited love for the male lead.

As I was about to turn around, the pain in my neck forced tears into my eyes. Through my blurred vision, I heard Song Yan Yu's voice.

"Your Majesty, what are you doing? Luo Yu... the Empress only came to chat with me today. She also wanted to return the repaired dagger to me." Song Yan Yu pushed Pei Du's sword away and hurriedly took out a handkerchief to press against my wound.

Pei Du, unwilling to hurt Song Yan Yu, quickly withdrew his sword.

"Luo Yu, does it hurt?"

I shook my head at her and handed the dagger to her.

"The dagger..." Pei Du looked at the dagger in my hand, most of the coldness in his eyes dissipating.

"The dagger was originally given to me by Xiao Yan. It got nicked by Zhen'er the other day. During a palace banquet, I mentioned it to the Empress, and she said the Imperial Craft Bureau had many skilled craftsmen who could repair it easily. So, she helped me by giving the dagger to Court Lady [2] Cui." Song Yan Yu became more agitated as she spoke.

"But Your Majesty, you drew your sword without even knowing the whole story. What do you think of the Empress?"

Song Yan Yu's words landed between Pei Du and me like a clap of thunder.

Perhaps in front of the person he loved, Pei Du remained silent, even deliberately avoiding her gaze.

What did Pei Du think of me?

A venomous snake by Song Yan Yu's side? A wicked woman who clung desperately to Xiao Yan? Or a suspect who attempted murder out of shame and anger?

I was never considered his wife anyway.

"I..."

"I've been having nightmares recently and accidentally hurt a few people upon waking. His Majesty was just worried I might hurt someone again, and acted out of urgency. I'm fine." I gestured for Song Yan Yu to let go and smiled to reassure her.

Although I said this, my heart had already plunged into an icy abyss.

If earlier, upon seeing the diary, I still held a sliver of hope that Pei Du might fall in love with me through our daily interactions, now I was left with nothing but despair.