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

"This... this isn't a good idea." Pei Zhiyan said hesitantly. She really didn't know how to respond to Xuanyuan Che's request.

"If you don't agree, I won't leave!" Xuanyuan Che's attitude seemed a little tough, with a hint of threat in his eyes.

"You! Why are you so unreasonable?! You can't always act on your own and ignore other people's feelings!" There was a hint of anger and helplessness in Pei Zhiyan's voice.

Upon seeing this, Xuanyuan Che immediately softened again, with a hint of stubbornness and domineering in his tone, as if this was his bottom line, "Anyway, don't call me Sixth Brother anymore."

"Okay! You should leave now!" Pei Zhiyan shook her head helplessly. This Xuanyuan Che was really a headache. If she didn't leave now, Yin Liu would come back.

"Then I'll leave first!" Xuanyuan Che nodded with satisfaction, and quietly walked out of the room, leaving only the scent of tea in the room.

Pei Zhiyan sat at the table with a hint of confusion and helplessness in her eyes. This Xuanyuan Che was really unpredictable.

Xuanyuan Ping has been in high spirits recently. Although he did not cause any harm to the prince this time, he did catch him off guard. Xuanyuan Ping's contribution to the investigation of the case was rewarded by the emperor, and his disadvantage in the court was gradually reversed.

Mid-Autumn Festival family dinner at Prince Jing’s Mansion.

The moonlight was like water, and the lights in Prince Jing's mansion were bright. During the Mid-Autumn Festival, when the family was reunited, the palace was bustling with activity. Pei Zhiyan sat beside the banquet, smiling and speaking in a gentle voice.

"Your Highness, Concubine Xuan has been under house arrest for more than a month. She must be deeply regretful. Today is Mid-Autumn Festival, why don't you invite your sister to come and celebrate the festival with you at the family dinner?" Her words were so sincere that it was hard to refuse.

Upon hearing this, Xuanyuan Ping put down the cup in his hand and pondered for a moment.

I have been investigating the case of the Marquis of Zhongwu for the past few days and have no time to pay attention to other things. However, Pei Zhiyan's words make sense, and tonight is the night of the Mid-Autumn Festival reunion. Xuan'er has been under house arrest for a long time, and it is time for her to reintegrate into this harmonious atmosphere.

"Okay." Xuanyuan Ping nodded, "Then please invite Concubine Xuan to come and join us for the Mid-Autumn Festival family dinner."

Upon hearing this, Pei Zhiyan nodded at Yin Liu, and Yin Liu left in response.

In Yuxiang Pavilion, Pei Zhixuan sat alone at the table, staring at the bright moon outside the window with empty eyes. She had been under house arrest for more than a month, cut off from the outside world, as if she had been abandoned by the world.

Today is the day for family reunion, but I have to spend it alone. I can't help feeling lonely and helpless, with tears in my eyes.

Suddenly, footsteps were heard outside the door. Pei Zhixuan's eyes lit up and she stood up immediately.

"Concubine, the prince invites you to attend the Mid-Autumn Festival family dinner." Yin Liu walked into the house and said softly.

A hint of joy flashed in Pei Zhixuan's eyes. She straightened her dress and walked slowly towards the hall.

She knew that the prince would not ignore her, he was just busy with official duties.

"Concubine, please slow down and take care of yourself." Seeing Pei Zhixuan walking quickly, Mother Xu followed behind and reminded her.

Pei Zhixuan's heart had already flown to Xuanyuan Ping at this moment, so how could she care about so many things? She walked quickly into the hall. Xuanyuan Ping was sitting on the main seat. When he saw her come in, a trace of joy flashed in his eyes, but then a touch of surprise appeared.

However, after not seeing her for more than a month, Pei Zhixuan's appearance has changed a lot. Now her belly is bulging and her body is bloated. Her face has lost its former rosy color and is slightly yellow, revealing a state of fatigue.

Xuanyuan Ping looked at the changes in Pei Zhixuan, and a complex emotion surged in his heart, with heartache and regret. How could this still be the lively and smart Xuan'er?

Pei Zhiyan looked at the two of them calmly. Pei Zhixuan was due to give birth in a month. For a pregnant woman, she naturally looked very haggard, even a little ugly.

If Xuanyuan Ping and Pei Zhixuan were together every day, they might not notice much, but when they met again after a long separation, such changes were particularly obvious.

Pei Zhixuan stood there a little awkwardly. At this moment, a sweet voice came over, catching her off guard.

"This is the sister of the concubine, right?" The voice was clear and pleasant, with a bit of curiosity and inquiry.

Pei Zhixuan looked over in the direction of the voice and saw a beautiful girl sitting next to Xuanyuan Ping, looking at her with a smile. The girl was wearing a light green dress, and looked fresh and refined, with a hint of curiosity and inquiry in her eyes.

Who is she? Pei Zhixuan couldn't help but wonder, could she be Xuanyuan Ping's new concubine? She looked like a seductive woman.

"Sister, come and sit down." Pei Zhiyan saw Pei Zhixuan standing there motionless, so she greeted her warmly, "This is Sister Qingyao, the newcomer in the mansion."

Pei Zhixuan frowned slightly, her eyes moving between the two seats next to Xuanyuan Ping.

One of them was naturally occupied by Pei Zhiyan, who was sitting elegantly, and the other one was actually occupied by Qingyao.

But Qingyao had no intention of getting up and giving her her seat. Instead, she looked at her with curiosity. Pei Zhixuan couldn't help feeling jealous and unwilling. She was just a concubine, but she actually sat in her seat.

Xiao Cui was sitting next to Qing Yao. If I sat next to Pei Zhi Yan, wouldn't it mean that I was being bullied by a concubine, and Xiao Cui, that lowly maid, was sitting on the same level as me? !

Qingyao seemed to notice Pei Zhixuan's gaze. She raised her head and looked at Pei Zhixuan with a smile, with a hint of provocation in her smile.

"I've heard that the concubine is naturally beautiful before I even entered the palace. Now that I see her today, I find that her reputation is well-deserved." Qingyao tried hard to keep smiling, but her words were full of subtle sarcasm.

"The concubine used to be stunningly beautiful," Xiao Cui echoed, "but for some reason today..."

She hesitated to speak, as if hinting at something.

Pei Zhixuan's face changed slightly. She was already unhappy with Xuanyuan Ping's indifference. Now these two women dared to talk about her appearance? Her eyes turned cold in an instant, and she glanced at the two of them coldly.

Qingyao and Xiaocui looked at each other and smiled meaningfully.

Pei Zhixuan was very angry. These two bitches were so arrogant. A gloomy look flashed in her eyes. She wished she could teach them a lesson.

Pei Zhiyan watched all this and smiled secretly in her heart. She knew that this silent war had just begun.

Qingyao was chosen by her personally. Although she was only the daughter of a minor official, she was a capable person and was proficient in music, chess, calligraphy and painting.

Although she and Xiao Cui were both concubines, she was from an official family, so Xuanyuan Ping naturally would not treat her the same way he treated Xiao Cui.