Pei Yan had timed his trip to Jiangnan for a specific reason: he wanted to celebrate Mei Wanying's birthday with her.
He had originally thought this wish would go unfulfilled, but he never expected to be so lucky.
Not only could he spend Ah Yin's birthday with her, but he had also received her forgiveness.
Struck by this wonderful surprise, Pei Yan wanted to throw a grand birthday banquet for Mei Wanying.
'He wanted everyone to know that it was Ah Yin who didn't want the title of Empress, not that she was unworthy of it!'
Mei Wanying didn't want all the fuss.
She just wanted her family to be together for a quiet meal.
When Mei Wanying came of age, Pei Yan still hadn't recognized his own feelings. He avoided her, spending all his days in the army barracks, and failed to discuss marriage with her family at the earliest opportunity.
Later, General Mei passed away, and Mei Wanying observed three years of mourning.
