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

Inside the secret room of Fuyun Building.

"Princess, all the food has been safely delivered to the border." Manager Yu reported respectfully.

Pei Zhiyan flipped through the account book in her hand, nodded with satisfaction, and then asked, "Can you find out who paid for the last batch of grain?"

"Princess, I have found out that the master behind that batch of grain is the Sixth Prince." said Manager Yu.

Pei Zhiyan put down the account book in her hand, frowned slightly, and looked at Manager Yu, "Are you sure it's the Sixth Prince?"

Ever since that encounter with Xuanyuan Che in the Imperial Garden, Pei Zhiyan has had an indescribable emotion in her heart.

"Well, that batch of grain was transported from Jiangnan, and then released by the business under the name of the Sixth Prince. It was said that the business was short of funds, so the grain was released." The manager's voice sounded again, interrupting Pei Zhiyan's thoughts.

She couldn't help but frown, and her doubts grew even stronger. Xuanyuan Che? How could he be unable to make ends meet? Why did he want to do such a losing business?

She thought of Xuanyuan Che's deep eyes and cynical smile, and a ripple appeared in her heart. If he was really helping her behind the scenes, then what was the purpose of all this?

In addition, according to Li Qiuniang's report, the information she was asked to leak out before always had an effect faster than expected. It was obvious that there was another person behind the scenes. Was this person also related to Xuanyuan Che?

What tricks is Xuanyuan Che playing? He has always stayed out of the power struggle, but seems to be inextricably linked to every major event. What is he secretly manipulating? Pei Zhiyan rubbed her forehead and couldn't help but fall into deep thought.

Instead of daydreaming here, it is better to take the initiative. Thinking of this, Pei Zhiyan left Fuyun Building.

When the carriage reached a quiet corner of the street, Pei Zhiyan asked the driver to stop.

"Come out." Pei Zhiyan said in a calm and cold voice.

"Heh." Following a light laugh, Xuanyuan Che flashed and appeared on the other side of the carriage, with a slight smile on his face, "The Emperor's sister-in-law is really observant!"

Pei Zhiyan gently lifted the curtain of the sedan chair, revealing a face as elegant as a chrysanthemum. She looked directly at Xuanyuan Che and said directly, "Sixth brother, you are so free. What do you want to do by following a woman like me all day long?"

Xuanyuan Che did not answer immediately. He narrowed his eyes slightly and showed a cynical smile, "The emperor's sister-in-law is extremely intelligent. If I say I am just curious, do you believe me?"

Pei Zhiyan frowned slightly and looked at Xuanyuan Che's handsome face. At this moment, she felt that this face really deserved a beating.

As a prince, Xuanyuan Che was idle all day long and did nothing. Now she was a married woman. Although she didn't care much about this reputation, it was better to have less trouble than more.

"I'm just a woman, why would I make Sixth Prince curious?" Pei Zhiyan smiled faintly, but her tone was a bit sharp.

"Your Majesty, you are too modest. You are extremely smart and resourceful. I admire you very much." Xuanyuan Che raised his eyebrows, chuckled, and said.

"So you sold the grain to Yongfeng Trading Company at a low price?" Pei Zhiyan suddenly asked, looking directly into Xuanyuan Che's eyes.

Xuanyuan Che was stunned, but a hint of subtle cunning flashed in his eyes, and then he smiled and said, "Sister-in-law, don't say anything nonsense. My business with Yongfeng Commercial Bank is legitimate."

"So, what about the rumors about the prince?"

"This has nothing to do with me. Everyone has their own mouth. How can I control it?"

After hearing this, Pei Zhiyan understood clearly that even though he did not admit it, he was the one who did all these things behind her back.

Unexpectedly, he always looks like an idle prince, but he actually has such strength.

Oh, the imperial family is the most ruthless. Which prince can be indifferent to the supreme power? Everyone has his own calculations and ambitions. They are suspicious of each other and use each other, just like chess pieces on a chessboard, step by step, just to fight for the supreme power.

In this game, the real winner is often the one who can best control people's hearts and conceal his true face.

Thinking of this, Pei Zhiyan looked at Xuanyuan Che deeply. Perhaps, the one she saw before was not the real Xuanyuan Che. That was just the image he wanted the world to see.

"Sixth brother, you really impressed me today!" Pei Zhiyan said lightly.

"I wonder if the Empress Dowager is really praising me or is just saying it for the sake of politeness?" Xuanyuan Che raised the corner of his mouth slightly, with a cunning light flashing in his eyes.

Pei Zhiyan chuckled, "Why do you say that, Sixth Prince? I just feel that you are not who I once knew you to be."

"Life is like a play, it all depends on acting. Sometimes, what we show is not our true self." Xuanyuan Che said leisurely, then raised his eyes to look at Pei Zhiyan, his deep eyes revealed an indescribable emotion, and then whispered, "But, that day in the Imperial Garden, I said what was in my heart. That woman was the only one who made my heart beat."

Hearing this, Pei Zhiyan blushed slightly, hurriedly lowered the curtain of the sedan chair, and ordered Yin Liu, "Let's go!"

Seeing this, Yin Liu hurriedly shouted to the driver, "Go, go, go, let's go back home."

The carriage started slowly and drove towards Prince Jing's Mansion.

Xuanyuan Che stood there, watching the carriage go farther and farther away. He felt empty inside, and a feeling of loss he had never felt before surged into his heart. He remembered that day in the Imperial Garden, when he had spoken out his thoughts under the influence of alcohol.

Those words were his true feelings and what he hoped for in his heart, but he didn't know what she felt.

As long as she is willing, he can pursue her at all costs. He doesn't care whether she is the emperor's sister-in-law or not. He will definitely ask the emperor to make them happy.