I started out with seven husbands, and I worked hard to support my family while crying.

Chapter 468: Two Men Fighting Over a Girl

The group returned to the courtyard together.

In order to help Ouyang Tuoba let go completely, Fang Xiaoxiao took great care of him and comforted him so that he would not be discouraged by matters of the heart.

"Tuoba, let bygones be bygones. You will definitely meet the right person for you in the future," Fang Xiaoxiao said gently.

To help Ouyang Tuoba relieve his mental tension, Fang Xiaoxiao even personally developed a medicine to soothe his emotions.

With Fang Xiaoxiao's care, Ouyang Tuoba finally gave up on his love for her completely, realizing that forced love would not bring happiness.

However, Pei Yan witnessed their intimate actions. Pei Yan's face instantly darkened, and a surge of jealousy welled up inside him.

He walked up to Fang Xiaoxiao and said in an annoyed tone, "You really care about him."

Fang Xiao was taken aback for a moment, then realized that Pei Yan was jealous. She smiled and explained, "Pei Yan, don't misunderstand. I just want him to get over it as soon as possible. After all, we used to be friends."

Pei Yan snorted coldly: "Friends? I think it's more than just friends."

Fang Xiaoxiao said helplessly, "Pei Yan, why are you so petty? You're the only one in my heart, don't you understand?"

Upon hearing this, Pei Yan's expression softened slightly, but he still turned his head away somewhat awkwardly.

Fang Xiaoxiao stepped forward, took Pei Yan's hand, and said, "Okay, don't be angry anymore. I promise I'll be more careful in the future."

Pei Yan then turned to Fang Xiaoxiao and said, "This is the last time."

Although he said that, Pei Yan still felt somewhat uncomfortable. Ouyang Tuoba, seeing that the two had a conflict because of him, also felt a little guilty.

He said to Fang Xiaoxiao and Pei Yan, "It's my fault for causing you trouble. I won't show up again."

After saying that, Ouyang Tuoba turned and left the courtyard, leaving Fang Xiaoxiao and Pei Yan standing there, watching his departing figure, their hearts filled with mixed feelings.

Fang Xiaoxiao scolded Pei Yan, saying he shouldn't be so petty, getting jealous even over a friend's normal concern. Afterwards, she took Pei Yan to find Ouyang Tuoba to explain things clearly, hoping that the misunderstanding wouldn't cause any resentment between them.

When the two found Ouyang Tuoba, he was drinking alone in a tavern. Fang Xiaoxiao stepped forward and said sincerely, "Tuoba, we were wrong about what happened before, please don't take it to heart."

Ouyang Tuoba looked up at them and sneered, "Hmph, it's too late to explain now!"

Pei Yan couldn't help but say, "Ouyang Tuoba, don't be ungrateful!"

Ouyang Tuoba slammed down his wine glass, stood up, and stared directly at Pei Yan: "Pei Yan, let me tell you, I won't give up on Xiao Xiao like this. I'm going to fight you for her!"

Pei Yan didn't back down at all: "Come on then, I'm not afraid of you!"

Ouyang Tuoba's eyes darted around, and he said, "Then let's have a competition to see who can win Xiao Xiao's heart more."

Pei Yan replied, "Let's compete then! Who's afraid of who!"

Thus, the "war" for Fang Xiaoxiao officially began.

On the first day, Ouyang Tuoba got up early and went to the market to buy all kinds of delicious pastries, which he then delivered to the courtyard. He smiled broadly and said to Fang Xiaoxiao, "Xiaoxiao, these are specially bought for you. They are all the most famous pastries in the capital."

Fang Xiaoxiao was somewhat surprised, but still politely thanked her.

Upon seeing this, Pei Yan went to search for some rare books the next day and presented them to Fang Xiaoxiao: "Xiaoxiao, these books are all rare finds. I know you like reading."

Fang Xiao smiled and accepted it.

Upon receiving Pei Yan's letter, Ouyang Tuoba invited the most famous opera troupe in the capital to perform on a stage in the courtyard on the third day, all in an effort to make Fang Xiaoxiao smile.

Not to be outdone, Pei Yan took Fang Xiaoxiao to the countryside for a spring outing on the fourth day to enjoy the beautiful scenery.

The two exchanged blows, each displaying their unique skills.

That day, Ouyang Tuoba went to the market and bought a beautifully crafted gold hairpin. After returning to the courtyard, he handed it to Fang Xiaoxiao in front of Pei Yan and said, "Xiaoxiao, this gold hairpin suits you best. Only you can wear it beautifully."

Fang Xiaoxiao looked at the beautiful gold hairpin and gladly accepted it, saying, "Thank you, Tuoba, this gold hairpin is really beautiful."

Pei Yan, seeing this, turned green with anger and turned to leave. He thought to himself, "Ouyang Tuoba, you wait, I'm going to buy an even better one!"

A moment later, Pei Yan returned, panting, holding an even more ornate gold hairpin in his hand. He said, "Xiao Xiao, this is the one that suits you best!"

Fang Xiaoxiao watched the two arguing until their faces turned red, feeling both annoyed and amused.

Just then, Princess Li Wan'er arrived at the courtyard. Seeing the chaotic scene, she couldn't help but laugh, "What are you all doing? You're almost fighting over Fang Xiaoxiao!"

Ouyang Tuoba and Pei Yan exchanged a glance, then looked at Fang Xiaoxiao at the same time, neither willing to give in.

Fang Xiaoxiao shook her head helplessly and said, "You two are really a headache!"

After hearing Fang Xiaoxiao's explanation, Li Wan'er laughed so hard she almost cried. Clutching her stomach, she couldn't stop laughing: "Hahaha, Fang Xiaoxiao, you're so incredibly charming! You've made these two grown men fight over you so fiercely. I think you should just have both of them and enjoy the bliss of having two wives, hahaha!"

Fang Xiaoxiao was both embarrassed and annoyed upon hearing this. She stepped forward and gently patted Li Wan'er's shoulder, laughing and scolding, "You brat, you're talking nonsense! I'll tear your mouth apart!"

Li Wan'er quickly dodged, and as she ran, she didn't forget to turn back and continue teasing, "Oh dear, I guessed right, you're getting angry now!"

The two chased each other around the yard, their laughter echoing throughout.

After they had finished arguing, Li Wan'er took Fang Xiaoxiao's hand and said, "Okay, okay, don't be angry. Let's go for a walk and relax."

Fang Xiaoxiao nodded in agreement, and the two went out hand in hand.

When Ouyang Tuoba and Pei Yan saw that they were about to go out, they quickly followed and volunteered to be their bodyguards.

Along the way, Li Wan'er and Fang Xiaoxiao found everything new and interesting, looking at this stall and that shop.

In a jewelry store, Fang Xiaoxiao took a fancy to a beautiful jade hairpin and held it in her hand, admiring it. Li Wan'er said from the side, "If you like it, just buy it."

At this moment, Ouyang Tuoba and Pei Yan both came over and said in unison, "I'll pay!"

Neither of them would give in, and they both handed their money bags to the shopkeeper.

Ouyang Tuoba said, "I must buy this hairpin and give it to Xiao Xiao."

Pei Yan retorted, "You go away, I'll pay for Xiao Xiao's things."

The boss stood there dumbfounded, unsure of whose money to accept.

Fang Xiaoxiao said helplessly, "Stop arguing, I'll pay for it myself!"

The two of them finally calmed down for a while.