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

Amid the greetings, Concubine Ning's eyes were like autumn water flowing over Xiao Lingyun, and there was a hint of subtle temptation in her tone, "Concubine Xiao has been married to the prince for more than a month, and she is really becoming more and more like a royal family."

At this moment, Xiao Lingyun lowered her head, a shy blush on her face, "Your Highness, you are too kind. I am just trying my best to do my duty and dare not slack off in the slightest."

"Yun'er is the daughter of a marquis, so naturally she has more temperament and cultivation than ordinary women." The queen chuckled, with a hint of relief in her eyes.

The Queen now does not hide her favor for Xiao Lingyun at all, and does not care at all that Zhao Wanru is still sitting here.

All the concubines present were smart people. They knew that the Queen wanted to promote Concubine Xiao, so they all echoed her and praised Xiao Lingyun's virtue.

There was a barely perceptible hint of pride in Xiao Lingyun's eyes, and he glanced at Zhao Wanru intentionally or unintentionally. Although she was a concubine now, the title of Crown Princess was in name only. When the Crown Prince achieved great success, the position of the master of the harem would belong to her.

Pei Zhiyan observed Zhao Wanru calmly, and saw her pick up the teacup in front of her with an unnatural expression and drink it all in one gulp.

In the past, she was the one who sat in that position and was praised by the queen. Now that Xiao Lingyun is in the limelight, she seems to be forgotten in the corner.

Everyone was laughing and talking, and she found it difficult to fit in.

After coming out of the Queen's Palace, Pei Zhiyan quickly caught up with Zhao Wanru, "Crown Princess, please stay."

Zhao Wanru stopped and looked at Pei Zhiyan, with a sneer on her face, "Are you here to see me make fun of you too?"

"Crown Princess, that's not what I meant. Since we are allies, how can I laugh at your joke?" Pei Zhiyan smiled calmly and continued, "Can I have a word with you?"

Zhao Wanru frowned slightly, looked at Pei Zhiyan, a hint of hesitation flashed in her eyes, and finally nodded.

They came to a corner of the imperial garden and sat on the stone benches. The breeze blew gently, bringing bursts of floral fragrance.

Pei Zhiyan took an exquisite jade bottle from Yin Liu and handed it to Zhao Wanru.

Zhao Wanru looked at the jade bottle in front of her, frowned slightly, and asked in confusion: "What is this?"

"This is Jade Skin Cream." Pei Zhiyan said with a smile, "It can remove scars and marks."

"Thank you for your trouble." Zhao Wanru said calmly, "But why do I need this?"

"The Crown Princess has skin as white as jade, so she naturally doesn't need this item." Pei Zhiyan responded with a faint smile, "But I heard that Princess Yongtai was injured a few days ago and left a shallow scar on her skin. I guess this item will be useful to her."

Zhao Wanru heard this, and a hint of surprise flashed in her eyes. She remembered that Princess Yongtai was injured a few days ago.

Princess Yongtai loves beauty very much. Last month, she went out riding and was accidentally injured, leaving a long scar on her arm. The queen searched for a remedy but couldn't find an effective way to remove the scar.

Now, Pei Zhiyan actually sent this mysterious jade skin cream.

Zhao Wanru picked up the jade bottle suspiciously, opened it gently, and a fragrance came to her nose, "Is this thing really effective?"

"It's natural and effective. After applying it, the scars will disappear within seven days." Pei Zhiyan replied with a smile, "I also found a master by chance. He carefully developed it and the effect is excellent."

Pei Zhiyan asked Song Qingfeng to develop this jade muscle cream. Song Qingfeng had been staying at the General's Mansion to treat General Lin's leg.

In her previous life, Pei Zhixuan accidentally burned her skin, so Song Qingfeng developed the Jade Skin Cream to restore her skin to its original state.

As soon as Pei Zhiyan heard that Princess Yongtai was injured, she went to find Song Qingfeng, and based on the remaining memories from her previous life, she assisted Song Qingfeng in developing the Jade Muscle Cream in advance.

“If the Crown Princess doesn’t believe it, you can find a palace maid with scars to try it first. If it works, it won’t be too late to give it to Princess Yongtai.” Pei Zhiyan said again.

Zhao Wanru was silent for a moment, then said, "If that's the case, why don't you give it to Princess Yongtai yourself?"

Pei Zhiyan smiled faintly, "I want to help the Crown Princess, not Princess Yongtai."

Zhao Wanru frowned slightly, gently stroked the jade bottle, and thought secretly in her heart.

Princess Yongtai is the queen's treasure. If he can please Princess Yongtai, his life in the palace will not be so difficult.

"Princess, when people are in trouble, they must learn to save themselves."

Pei Zhiyan's voice sounded again. Zhao Wanru raised her head and looked at Pei Zhiyan's deep eyes. Her heart couldn't help but move. It had only been more than a month, but she didn't expect that at this time, it would be her who helped her.

On the way back, Yin Liu asked in confusion, "Miss, why do you want to help the Crown Princess?"

Pei Zhiyan smiled gently, "I'm not helping her, I'm helping myself."

After Zhao Wanru obtained the Jade Muscle Cream, she first found a palace maid to test it. Three days later, she found that the Jade Muscle Cream was very effective, so she gave the Jade Muscle Cream to Princess Yongtai.

Sure enough, after Princess Yongtai used the Jade Skin Cream, the scars on her body quickly disappeared and her skin became smoother than before. Princess Yongtai was naturally very grateful to Zhao Wanru.

The news spread quickly, and the noble ladies in the capital city asked Zhao Wanru for the secret of skin care. Even the queen became very interested in the Jade Skin Cream.

"Miss, this Jade Skin Cream is so magical, why don't we make some and sell them in shops in the capital? We will definitely make a lot of money then!" Yin Liu looked at the porcelain bottle in her hand, her eyes flashing with excitement, as if she had already seen the scene of wealth rolling in.

Pei Zhiyan couldn't help but smile when she heard this. She gently scratched Yin Liu's nose and said with a smile, "You little money-grubber, you are really good at calculating."

It's not that she hadn't thought about selling the Jade Muscle Cream in shops in the capital. The magical effects of the Jade Muscle Cream could indeed make it a treasure that the noble ladies in the capital would vie to pursue.

But by that time, the Jade Skin Cream would have lost its usefulness.

Pei Zhiyan privately made some jade muscle cream and distributed it to several ladies in the general's mansion, and gave the rest to Zhao Wanru. Zhao Wanru used the jade muscle cream to gradually win the favor of the queen.

As night falls, Yuxiangxie becomes silent, with only the breeze blowing through the window lattices, bringing a hint of coolness.

Pei Zhiyan sat alone in front of the window, staring at the bright moon outside, feeling sad.

She angrily tore at the lily of the valley flowers by the window. Those were the flowers Xuanyuan Ping had put there for her himself. Now, the flowers were still there, but the man was gone.

Ever since Xuanyuan Ping put him under house arrest, he has never set foot in Yuxiangxie once. Could it be that he has lost interest in him?

The door creaked open, and Pei Zhixuan looked up and saw that it was Mother Xu who came in with a lunch box. She saw Pei Zhixuan sitting alone, looking lonely, and her heart ached.