[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-a-marriage-in-name-only-my-stepbrother-won-t-let":3,"chapter-a-marriage-in-name-only-my-stepbrother-won-t-let-a-marriage-in-name-only-my-stepbrother-won-t-let-chapter-127":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","A Marriage in Name Only? My Stepbrother Won't Let Me Go",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},1326628,1761,"Chapter 127: Pei Yan, What Is Wrong With You?","a-marriage-in-name-only-my-stepbrother-won-t-let-chapter-127",127,"\u003Cp>Gu Xun had a gentle temperament, but this time, he was absolutely furious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had finally been about to marry the woman he loved. He was so close to becoming the legitimate son-in-law of the Mei family.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But in the end, Pei Yan had ruined everything!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As a member of the Gu family, he had studied both literature and martial arts, which was how he managed to escape Pei Yan’s men and rush back to find Mei Wanying.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But what he found instead was Pei Yan at the Mei Mansion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pei Yan had even shamelessly declared that he and Mei Wanying had already performed the wedding rites and that he was now the Mei family’s son-in-law—a fact the entire city could attest to.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He even had the gall to call interfering in another’s marriage \"shameless.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pei Yan looked down on him condescendingly and ordered his men to remove him from the Mei family. A rush of blood went to Gu Xun’s head, and he forgot that the man standing before him was the Crown Prince.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He threw a punch at Pei Yan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though the lingering poison in his system had yet to be cleared, Pei Yan’s reflexes were sharp—an instinct etched into his very bones.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instead of dodging, he chose to counterattack.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two men came to blows.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No one else could stop the fight, nor did they dare try. Their only option was to send for Mei Wanying.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mei Wanying rushed over just in time to see Pei Yan land a kick squarely on Gu Xun’s stomach.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Xun stumbled back several steps but failed to regain his balance and collapsed to the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rage flared in Mei Wanying’s heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’How impressive of him, coming all the way to the Mei Mansion just to assault someone!’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Stop!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wei Jue looked at her as if she were his savior. If they kept fighting, His Highness would no longer be able to suppress the lingering poison in his body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His voice rose. \"Miss Mei, you’re finally here.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The man with his back to them went rigid for a moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pei Yan clutched his chest, no longer suppressing the agonizing pain as the poison flared up. He coughed violently, and all the color drained from his handsome face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A trickle of blood escaped the corner of his mouth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He turned to face Mei Wanying. \"Did we disturb you and Lingling? I’ll make him leave right now.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mei Wanying shot him a venomous glare, refusing to fall for his pitiful act.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She hurried to Gu Xun’s side and helped him up. \"Are you hurt?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Turning to the steward, she ordered, \"Go fetch the Household Doctor.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Xun was furious with Pei Yan for acting so despicably—having him abducted to ruin his wedding.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was also incensed by Pei Yan’s theatrics; just a moment ago, his own fists hadn’t even touched him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment Mei Wanying appeared, Pei Yan had started playing the victim.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Xun had been seething, but the moment Mei Wanying showed her concern, all his anger dissipated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He allowed her to help him to his feet, his eyes fixed on her, unable to look away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pei Yan’s expression flickered before he wiped away the blood, his face becoming a blank mask.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He strode toward the pair, grabbed Mei Wanying’s arm, and pulled her to his side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When Gu Xun stepped forward, Pei Yan shifted his body to block his view of Mei Wanying.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He wouldn’t let anyone else even look at her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mei Wanying shoved him angrily, but Pei Yan, already expecting it, didn’t budge.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The corners of his eyes, however, began to redden.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’This was *his* Ah Yin. Someone had come to steal her, and Ah Yin was even siding with the enemy!’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pei Yan realized with painful clarity that Mei Wanying truly didn’t seem to love him anymore.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the past, she would never have spared another man a single glance, much less push past him to go to someone else.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ah Yin, I’m hurt too.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The man lowered his head, showing Mei Wanying the bloodstain on his hand. \"I coughed up blood.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His voice was soft, like a wolfhound presenting its wound to its master, seeking comfort.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Mei Wanying ignored him, walking around him to get to Gu Xun’s side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She asked the other man with concern, \"Is it serious? Can you walk?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her voice was gentle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was as if Gu Xun was the most important person in the world to her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pei Yan’s eyes grew redder. A voice in his head urged him, ’Go and take Ah Yin back.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’She belongs to him and him alone.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’How could she care about someone else?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pei Yan took an instinctive step forward, but Mei Wanying fixed him with a cold stare. \"Pei Yan, what exactly are you trying to pull?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Pulling?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pei Yan froze, staring at Mei Wanying in disbelief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’She was actually scolding him for another man.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pei Yan was willing to be scolded by her; he would take it as proof that he was still special to her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But he could not accept her protecting an outsider against him!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His jaw clenched, the lines of his face growing sharp and strained with suppressed emotion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Xun shot Pei Yan a triumphant look. ’So what if you crashed the wedding?’ he thought. ’Wanying won’t even give you the time of day.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Now, the one she’s protecting is me, Gu Xun!’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meeting Gu Xun’s provocative gaze, a vicious energy surged within Pei Yan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’This interloper who took advantage of my absence, what right does he have to look so smug?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mei Wanying cast a fleeting glance at Pei Yan, her eyes filled with warning and disgust.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was enough to instantly extinguish the violent energy rampaging through him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finally, Pei Yan said stiffly, \"Fine. I was the one causing a scene.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone present thought they had misheard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wei Jue looked up at the sun.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Did it rise in the west today?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Xun watched Pei Yan warily, certain that he was up to no good.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And sure enough, the next moment Pei Yan said, \"Ah Yin, you can punish me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’As long as she stops paying attention to Gu Xun, she can hit me or curse me. I’ll take it,’ Pei Yan thought.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mei Wanying had no desire to engage with Pei Yan; it was impossible to reason with him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Supporting Gu Xun, she said, \"Let’s go.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Xun obediently followed her lead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They had only taken a single step when Pei Yan’s chilling voice cut in, \"You threw the first punch, yet now you’re playing the victim. Is this some kind of game to you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was turning the tables and blaming the victim!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If the man weren’t the Crown Prince, Gu Xun would have spat in his face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’How could such a shameless person exist in this world!’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’No wonder he always used to bully Wanying until she cried. He’s truly thick-skinned and black-hearted.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He clutched his chest. A moment ago, Pei Yan had thrown a punch that was impossible to dodge, and he’d had no choice but to take the full force of the blow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pei Yan hadn’t held back. If Gu Xun hadn’t also been trained in martial arts, he would have been severely injured.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pei Yan had struck a vicious blow, yet he now accused him of faking it. Gu Xun laughed with rage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I can’t compete with you. Forcing yourself to cough up a mouthful of blood—what a convincing performance!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pei Yan kept his eyes fixed on Mei Wanying, waiting to see her reaction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But he was destined for disappointment. Mei Wanying’s expression remained unchanged; she didn’t even spare him a glance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Disappointment washed over him, and a dull ache began to throb in Pei Yan’s heart once more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was like being pricked by countless needles—a pain impossible to ignore and impossible to soothe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The last time news of his injury had reached Jiangnan, Ah Yin had gone to a temple to pray for him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now, he was coughing up blood right in front of her, and she showed no reaction at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Does Ah Yin really not care about him anymore?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pei Yan stared blankly as Mei Wanying supported Gu Xun and walked away. Suddenly, he was reminded of his past life.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To divert his enemies’ attention to Xue Yunshu, he, too, had \"chosen\" her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now the knife was twisted in his own heart, and he finally understood the pain Mei Wanying must have felt back then.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pei Yan opened his mouth, wanting to call out to Mei Wanying and explain what had happened in their past life.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A strange sensation rose in his throat, and he coughed up more blood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ever since arriving in Jiangnan, he had been coughing up blood constantly. The more frequently the poison flared, the more dangerous his condition became.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wei Jue grew frantic. \"I’ll go tell Miss Mei! If she knew you came looking for her even while seriously poisoned, surely her anger would vanish, no matter how great!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Come back!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pei Yan’s voice was ice. \"Don’t let her know.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’If Ah Yin cares about me, telling her about the poison will only add to her worries.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’But if she doesn’t care... she might think I’m just trying to win her sympathy.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A bitter taste filled Pei Yan’s heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’He had brought all of this upon himself. He had no choice but to endure it.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’He deserved it.’\u003C\u002Fp>",1576,"2026-06-05T19:26:55.507Z",1,"novelbin.me","74e75b8efa0caeadde4889848ce7c09d97c198aa75374ba40b8dffe317658d83","a-marriage-in-name-only-my-stepbrother-won-t-let-chapter-128","a-marriage-in-name-only-my-stepbrother-won-t-let-chapter-126",175,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fa-marriage-in-name-only-my-stepbrother-won-t-let-cover.jpg"]