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

The carriage from Prince Jing's Mansion slowly drove into the busy street. The sound of the wheels rolling over the stone slabs seemed insignificant in the noise.

Inside the carriage, Pei Zhiyan's heart was beating like a drum, the blush on her face had not yet faded. She lowered her eyes, her fingers tightly clenched together, her thoughts in a mess.

"Miss, what the Sixth Prince said today..." Yin Liu leaned closer to her, her voice filled with some worry.

Pei Zhiyan lowered her eyes and bit her lower lip, "It's just nonsense..."

However, she knew in her heart that it was not just nonsense. Xuanyuan Che's words reminded her of their encounter in the Imperial Garden that day. His deep eyes and deep voice seemed to still echo in her ears.

Why did he suddenly say that? Why did I feel a little moved by it?

"Life is like a play, it all depends on acting." Pei Zhiyan muttered softly, and a ripple appeared in her heart. Everyone plays various roles in life, and everyone has their own secrets and disguises. And the truth is often hidden under the appearance, just like she is acting every day now?

Perhaps, the same is true for Xuanyuan Che.

The carriage drove into Prince Jing's mansion, and Pei Zhiyan got off gracefully, her face already calm. However, in her heart, Xuanyuan Che's words were like a stone thrown into a lake, stirring up ripples.

Pei Zhixuan's belly is now gradually showing, and she is becoming more and more pretentious in Prince Jing's mansion.

That day, Pei Zhixuan held Mother Xu's arm and slowly walked into Yime Pavilion.

In Yimei Pavilion, there was a peaceful and tranquil atmosphere. Pei Zhiyan was leaning on the couch with her eyes slightly closed. Xiao Cui was kneeling in front of the couch, gently patting her legs to relieve her fatigue.

Xiao Cui is naturally a smart person. Although she is now the prince's concubine and is considered half a master in Prince Jing's Mansion, the prince only has Concubine Xuan in his eyes and heart, and it is absolutely impossible for her to take away Concubine Xuan's favor.

However, even if the princess is not favored in this mansion, she is still the princess after all, the mistress of Prince Jing's Mansion, and the prince also gives the princess the face she deserves.

Pei Zhixuan was finding fault with him every day, and he had become a thorn in her eyes. Now he had no choice but to cling to the princess and make a living in this palace.

Therefore, whenever Xiao Cui had time, she would go to Yimei Pavilion to serve Pei Zhiyan. Pei Zhiyan naturally understood Xiao Cui's intentions and refused several times. When she was bored, she would keep her, just as an extra maid.

Seeing this scene, Pei Zhixuan's anger rose up involuntarily. This slut knows how to curry favor with others! She thought bitterly, with an unhappy look on her face.

She walked to Pei Zhiyan and gave Xiao Cui a cold look. The latter was so scared that she immediately stopped what she was doing, knelt down, lowered her head and dared not speak.

"Greetings to my sister." Pei Zhixuan bowed her head, with a perfunctory and even disdainful tone.

Ever since she became the legitimate daughter of the Pei family, the prince's love for her has become even deeper. The prince also promised that as soon as the child was born, he would make him a prince. This was their first child, and from now on, everything in Prince Jing's Mansion would be his.

Therefore, when facing Pei Zhiyan, Pei Zhixuan's heart was full of pride and confidence. This princess was nothing in front of her. The day when the prince achieved his great cause would be her end.

"Sister, please don't be polite. Please take a seat." Pei Zhiyan stood up and said with a chuckle. Her eyes revealed her concern for Pei Zhixuan, but the smile did not reach her eyes. "Sister, your body is getting heavier and heavier. You should be more careful."

Yin Liu on the side quickly moved a seat for Pei Zhixuan. Xiao Cui also stood up, bowed to Pei Zhixuan, and then stood behind Pei Zhiyan.

Pei Zhixuan sat steadily, gently stroking her slightly protruding belly, a smile appeared on the corner of her mouth, and then she said meaningfully, "Thank you for your concern, but there are some things that I am afraid you cannot understand."

Pei Zhiyan sneered in her heart, she knew what Pei Zhixuan meant. She was just trying to ridicule her for not being pregnant.

"My sister is right. There are some things that we cannot understand unless we experience them ourselves." Pei Zhiyan smiled calmly, her tone revealing a sense of calmness and composure.

Pei Zhixuan frowned slightly, sighed, and said, "Ah, this body is indeed getting heavier day by day. Since I became pregnant, my legs have always been sore and uncomfortable. Sometimes I really want someone to help me relieve it."

"Just now I saw Madam Cui massaging my sister's legs. Her technique was very skillful. It reminded me that when Madam Cui was serving me in the concubine's courtyard, she also massaged my legs a lot. At that time, thanks to Madam Cui, I felt very comfortable every time she massaged me."

"If Madam Cui is free, please come to my courtyard and stretch my legs for me again."

Pei Zhixuan glanced at Xiao Cui casually, her eyes were sinister, "Hmph! You slut, don't you love to beat your legs? Today, I will let you beat your legs enough!"

As soon as she finished speaking, Xiao Cui trembled slightly and took a step back.

Before Xiao Cui could answer, Pei Zhiyan smiled calmly, picked up the teapot, poured a cup of tea, handed it to Pei Zhixuan, and said calmly, "Sister, but Madam Cui still has to serve the prince tonight."

"My sister is about to give birth. If Madam Cui can give birth to another child for the prince, then my Prince Jing's mansion will be very lively."

Hearing Pei Zhiyan's words, she couldn't help but feel angry. How could that lowly maid be favored by the prince? She thought bitterly, she even wanted to conceive the prince's bloodline!

No! Absolutely not! She couldn't let this slave succeed. She had to get this slave into her own courtyard today.

"Well, serving the prince is certainly important," Pei Zhixuan said slowly, stroking her calf with her hand. A trace of pain appeared between her eyebrows, and a sneer appeared at the corner of her mouth. "But my leg is really uncomfortable today. It seems that I have to trouble the prince to go to Yuxiangxie in person tonight."

Pei Zhixuan's words were somewhat threatening, and she thought to herself, "Aren't you relying on the power of the prince to suppress this concubine? Then let's see how the prince will deal with you after he learns that this concubine is unwell!"

Pei Zhiyan watched from the side, her lips curled up slightly, she smiled secretly in her heart, sighed softly, looked at Xiao Cui pretending to be helpless, and said, "Since Concubine Xuan is so uncomfortable, Madam Cui will have to trouble you."

Xiao Cui's expression changed slightly. She knew that she had no way to avoid it today. She gritted her teeth, walked in front of Pei Zhixuan, and whispered, "If Concubine Xuan doesn't mind, I am willing to share your worries."

Pei Zhixuan snorted coldly, with a bit of disdain and arrogance in her eyes. She didn't say anything, but just stood up and left her seat. Xiao Cui took a deep breath and followed her, feeling uneasy.