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

After the two of them left, Yin Liu began to clear the tea table. While she was busy, she said with a gloating look, "This Xiao Cui went to Yuxiang Pavilion today, I wonder what kind of trouble Concubine Xuan will make her suffer." Her tone revealed a hint of excitement of watching a good show.

"She chose her own path, so she must bear the consequences." Yinping was quite calm. In Yinping's opinion, Xiao Cui was also a restless person. If she had been a maid honestly, she would not have ended up like this.

"Okay, go inform Mother Xue and tell her that Concubine Xuan is feeling unwell today. When the prince returns home, we will go to Yuxiangxie to visit her." Pei Zhiyan ordered.

"I'll do it right away." Yin Liu responded and went out quickly.

As night fell, Prince Jing's mansion was completely silent. Only Pei Zhixuan's courtyard was brightly lit. Pei Zhixuan leaned on the couch, looking at Xiao Cui with cold eyes. Xiao Cui knelt in front of the couch, carefully massaging Pei Zhixuan's legs.

"Madam Cui's technique is very sophisticated. Do you still remember how you relieved my fatigue in the Concubine's Courtyard?" Pei Zhixuan's lips curled up with a hint of sarcasm, and her eyes revealed deep hostility.

Xiao Cui lowered her head silently, not daring to respond.

"What? You don't want to talk?" Pei Zhixuan's tone became even more fierce, "Aren't you very good at serving people? Today, I will let you serve me to your heart's content!"

Xiao Cui's body trembled slightly, "It is Xiao Cui's honor to serve the concubine!"

Pei Zhixuan's eyes became colder and colder, "You were born to be a lowly person. Don't think that you can turn things around just by getting the favor of the prince!"

At this time, Pei Zhixuan gestured to Mother Xu, who understood and turned around and left.

Not long after, Mother Xu walked into the room with a bowl of black soup and a gloomy expression. The hot steam from the soup filled the air, carrying an ominous smell.

"Let her drink it." Pei Zhiyan's voice was indifferent and cold.

Xiao Cui looked at them in horror, the bowl of black soup swaying in front of her eyes. "What, what is this?" she asked in a trembling voice.

"Isn't Madam Cui supposed to serve the prince tonight? This is a good thing that the concubine gave to Madam Cui." Mother Xu's voice was as cold as iron. She brought the soup to Xiao Cui and asked, "Madam Cui, do you want to drink it yourself, or do you want me to feed you?"

Xiao Cui's body was stiff. She stared at the bowl of soup in fear, not daring to move easily. The soup was black, with some strange bubbles floating on the surface and emitting a disgusting smell. She knew that this was definitely not a good thing.

"You'd better make a decision quickly." A fierce light flashed in Mother Xu's eyes, and she stared at Xiao Cui closely.

Xiao Cui used to be just a little maidservant beside the young lady, always calling her "Xu Mama" all the time. Now she has betrayed her for the sake of fame and wealth, and sometimes even wants to act like a master in front of her.

Humph! If she is not taught a lesson, these maids will not be content.

"No! I don't want to drink!" Xiao Cui fell to the ground, waving her hands and backing away.

Pei Zhixuan's eyes were full of teasing and cruelty. She sneered at Xiao Cui and said, "Since you don't want to, let them help you."

"This is not up to Madam Cui!" Mother Xu stepped forward and grabbed Xiao Cui's arm, dragged her in front of Pei Zhixuan, and said in a cold voice, "This is not up to Madam Cui!"

A group of servants came over and pushed Xiao Cui to the ground. Mother Xu picked up the bowl of soup and poured it into Xiao Cui's mouth spoon by spoon. The moment the soup flowed into her throat, Xiao Cui felt unprecedented nausea.

Xiao Cui's throat was burned by the soup and it was painful, but she could not resist. Tears flowed down her face, and her heart was filled with despair and helplessness.

"Stop! What are you doing?!" Xuanyuan Ping's voice was like a thunder, shocking everyone in an instant.

He walked into the room with Pei Zhiyan and Xue's mother, and the atmosphere suddenly became tense. Everyone let go of Xiao Cui's hands, and she fell to the ground, her hair messy and tears streaming down her face.

"What's going on?" Xuanyuan Ping's tone revealed unquestionable majesty.

The eyes of Mother Xu and Pei Zhixuan flickered, and the old women lowered their heads.

The eyes of Mother Xu and Pei Zhixuan flickered, the old women lowered their heads, Xiao Cui's throat was in unbearable pain, she couldn't make a sound, and could only nod silently.

Pei Zhiyan stepped forward, gently helped her up, and asked softly, "Are you okay?"

Xiao Cui nodded, tears still flowing. Yin Liu picked up the bowl on the ground and brought it to Pei Zhiyan. There was still a small bowl of black soup left in the bowl.

"What is this?" Pei Zhiyan asked curiously.

"This is..." Mother Xu hesitated, "It's a tonic made in the kitchen."

Pei Zhiyan brought it to her nose and sniffed it. A fishy smell hit her nose, almost making her stomach churn.

Pei Zhiyan then handed it to the court physician who followed.

After Xuanyuan Ping returned home today, Pei Zhiyan and Mother Xue went to find him together, saying that Pei Zhixuan was not feeling well, so they brought the court doctor to take a look. They didn't expect to run into this scene.

The court doctor took the medicine, smelled it carefully, frowned, and a complex emotion flashed in his eyes, and he seemed to be hesitant to speak.

Seeing this, Pei Zhiyan asked Yinliu to clear out all the unnecessary maids and servants.

"My Lord, Princess," the court doctor said in a low and cautious voice, "This medicine contains safflower, which is a taboo for women."

Pei Zhiyan looked at the court doctor deeply and motioned for him to continue.

The court doctor sighed and continued, "Safflower has a huge impact on women. Long-term use will lead to blood and qi deficiency, and may even cause infertility."

"Are you sure?" Pei Zhiyan asked again.

Pei Zhiyan glanced at Pei Zhixuan calmly, her eyes dodged for a second, and it was clear that she felt a little guilty.

Xuanyuan Ping turned his head to glance at Pei Zhixuan in his arms. She was looking at him with a wronged look, as if she was confessing her innocence.

"Your Highness, what I just asked Madam Cui to drink was just ordinary contraceptive soup." Pei Zhixuan said softly, with a slight tremor in her voice.

"Ordinary contraceptive soup? Then you shouldn't be so tough." Xuanyuan Ping said with a sigh of relief.

If it was just ordinary contraceptive soup, then the matter could be resolved. Every wealthy family in the capital city would always have contraceptive soup in their backyard.

"Your Highness, I know I was wrong. It's my fault that I loved you too much and lost my mind for a moment." Pei Zhixuan's eyes were slightly red and tears were welling up in her eyes, which made people feel pity for her.

At this time, the court doctor stepped forward, took a sip of the medicine, and examined it carefully. His face suddenly changed, "This is an ordinary contraceptive soup, but in addition to safflower, musk is also added. These two herbs together make it a contraceptive soup. If you drink it, it will damage the governing vessel of women, and make them infertile."

Everyone was shocked when they heard this. What a vicious plan!