I died tragically in my previous life, and I want to be an empress in my next life

After returning to Prince Jing's Mansion, Pei Zhiyan was still a little confused. In her past and present lives, she never expected that Xuanyuan Che would be the first person to confess his love to her.

However, she is now someone else's wife. Even if she no longer has feelings for Xuanyuan Ping, it is impossible for her to be with Xuanyuan Che.

Although he is a prince and has no ambition to seize the throne, he is the most beloved prince by the emperor, and she is his sister-in-law, so her identity and status cannot be changed.

Under the royal rules and secular concepts, their relationship could never be accepted by the world.

Pei Zhiyan raised her eyes and stared at herself in the mirror. Xuanyuan Che had always been cynical, and his words might just be drunken nonsense. Perhaps, when he sobered up, he would forget these words.

Pei Zhiyan shook her head slightly and smiled self-deprecatingly, deciding not to be so self-indulgent.

When I came out of the palace today, I had an important thing to do.

Thinking of this, she called Yin Liu in, handed her a secret letter, and asked her to send it to Fuyun Tower to Li Qiuniang as soon as possible.

On the second day, the streets and alleys of the capital were all discussing the same thing - Crown Prince Xuanyuan Zheng was infertile! This rumor was like a bomb, instantly detonating the entire capital.

It is said that Crown Prince Xuanyuan Zheng has been married for many years and has many concubines in his mansion. However, surprisingly, none of these concubines became pregnant. This fact made people begin to doubt the crown prince's fertility.

As the rumors spread, all kinds of speculation and rumors began to emerge. Some people thought that the prince was ill, some thought he was possessed by a demon, and some thought this was part of a conspiracy to seize the throne. Various versions of the rumors spread throughout the capital.

Inside the secret room of Fuyun Building.

"Everything is going according to plan, please rest assured, Princess." Li Qiuniang reported respectfully.

Pei Zhiyan picked up the exquisite blue and white porcelain teacup and took a sip of the fragrant tea. The corners of her mouth curled up slightly, and she was secretly proud of herself. Rumors about the prince had been rife in the capital for a long time, and this time she would make the prince suffer.

"You must be cautious in your actions and never expose yourself." Pei Zhiyan put down the teacup and looked at Li Qiuniang with a firm gaze.

Li Qiuniang nodded and replied in a low voice, "Yes, Princess. I will be careful and make sure everything goes well."

"Princess, there is one more strange thing." Li Qiuniang hesitated for a moment, and finally spoke, "It seems that there is a powerful person behind the rumors about the crown prince this time. I was spreading the rumors in teahouses and streets as ordered by the princess, but for some reason, these rumors spread quickly throughout the capital, at a speed that is beyond the reach of our resources."

Pei Zhiyan put down the teacup in her hand, a hint of doubt flashed in her eyes, "Is it really like this?"

Pei Zhiyan couldn't help but wonder who this person was who could spread these rumors so quickly. She couldn't help but doubt the identity and ability of this person, and she felt a little uneasy.

However, she did not show any uneasiness, took a deep breath and calmed herself down, "It's okay, everything is going according to plan. As long as we can put the prince in trouble, nothing else matters."

The corners of her mouth curled up slightly, and a cruel light flashed in her eyes.

However, Xuanyuan Che's face appeared in her mind again. Could this matter be related to him?

"Bang!" A crisp sound broke the silence in the East Palace. Crown Prince Xuanyuan Zheng was so angry that he threw the cup on the table to the ground, and the cup fragments flew everywhere.

"Have you found out where the rumor came from?!" Xuanyuan Zheng's eyes were filled with anger and his face was ashen.

Xuanyuan Zheng's personal guard knelt down hurriedly and replied with a pale face, "Your Highness, I am incompetent and have not been able to find the source of the rumor."

"Useless!" Xuanyuan Zheng shouted angrily, "With so many Jingwei, can't you find someone who spread rumors?"

Upon seeing this, all the palace guards knelt down.

At this time, the queen came in and looked around the room with a trace of worry in her eyes. She waved to the guard, who seemed relieved, saluted, and left.

The queen gently walked to Xuanyuan Zheng and stroked his back, "Zheng'er, you are the future king, you must stay calm and don't let the rumors disturb your heart."

"Everyone in the capital is talking about me, laughing at me for being useless and unable to even give birth to a child. How can I stay calm?!" A trace of helplessness flashed in Xuanyuan Zheng's eyes.

Regarding this matter, not to mention Xuanyuan Zheng, even the queen had some doubts. The prince had been married for many years and lived in harmony with Zhao Wanru. There were also many concubines in the harem, but there had been no movement. This was also the queen's biggest headache.

The queen also secretly asked the imperial physician to check Xuanyuan Zheng and Zhao Wanru's health, and found nothing wrong with them. What was the reason why the two had not been able to give birth to children? This became a mystery in the queen's mind.

At this moment, seeing Xuanyuan Zheng's distress and helplessness, the queen felt very distressed. She gently patted the back of his hand and said slowly, "Mother came here today because she also has something to discuss with you."

Hearing the queen's words, Xuanyuan Zheng raised his head and looked at her, with a questioning and puzzled look in his eyes.

The queen pondered for a moment and continued, "My queen mother was thinking that although there are several concubines in the East Palace, there is only one principal wife. Perhaps we can consider choosing another concubine. This way, we can dispel the rumors outside and let me hold my grandson sooner."

In fact, the Queen had a deeper intention. Taking a concubine for Xuanyuan Zheng at this time would undoubtedly lead the rumors to Zhao Wanru. The outside world would certainly speculate that the reason why the Eastern Palace had no heir was Zhao Wanru, so the Prince would take another concubine.

Xuanyuan Zheng was silent for a moment, then looked up at the Queen, "Has the Queen Mother already had a candidate?"

The queen smiled and nodded, "Yes, mother has already found a suitable candidate."

"She is the legitimate daughter of the Zhongwu Marquis' Mansion, Xiao Lingyun. She is not only outstanding in appearance, but also well-educated, gentle and virtuous. Moreover, the Zhongwu Marquis' Mansion has been a family of military generals for generations, and the family tradition is strict. She is truly a rare and good match. And the military power of the Zhongwu Marquis' Mansion will be even more powerful for you." The queen said slowly.

"Your Majesty, your Majesty has been so thoughtful. I am very grateful to you." Xuanyuan Zheng looked up at the Queen and said slowly.

The queen smiled and shook her head, her eyes full of pampering and love, "You are my son, if I don't care about you, who will? Besides, this marriage means a lot to you, how can I not do my best."

Xuanyuan Zheng's heart was moved, and he asked again, "What does the Zhongwu Marquis Mansion mean now?"

The queen smiled slightly, with a sly gleam in her eyes, "Zhongwu Marquis's Mansion naturally agrees with this marriage, and they also understand that it is a blessing for Xiao Lingyun to marry you."

"However, in order to facilitate this marriage as soon as possible, I made them a promise." The queen said lightly.

"What promise?" Xuanyuan Zheng asked anxiously, feeling a little nervous.

The queen glanced at him calmly, "The future position of the Empress!"

Xuanyuan Zheng was slightly stunned, and then heaved a sigh of relief. The position of the empress, what a tempting promise. The position of the empress is the position of the queen, the most noble position in the harem. No wonder the Zhongwu Marquis Mansion would be tempted.

If they could really help him ascend to the throne, what would a position as the empress do? By then, the whole world would be in his pocket, and all power and glory would belong to him alone.