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

"Madam Qingyao, right? Why are you so ignorant of the rules? Don't you understand the principle of hierarchy?" Pei Zhixuan said coldly.

Qingyao was stunned, a trace of fear flashed in her watery eyes, and she said humbly, "I am a newcomer, and I don't know how I broke the rules of the palace. If I have offended you, please forgive me, sister."

Pei Zhixuan did not intend to give up. She sneered and said, "What do you think the palace is?"

"Oh, this can't be blamed on Sister Qingyao. It's all my fault for not making good arrangements," Pei Zhiyan said, trying to smooth things over. "I thought today should be a time for us to get together in harmony. We are all family, so there's no need to be so reserved. Sister Qingyao, you should come sit next to me."

"Yes, Sister Princess." Qingyao smiled slightly, then stood up again, knelt slightly towards Pei Zhixuan and said, "I'm sorry, it turns out that I took Sister Concubine's seat. I hope Sister Concubine won't blame me."

Pei Zhixuan glanced at her coldly, a disdainful smile appeared on the corner of her mouth, and she whispered, "She's just a concubine! Don't think you're great just because you're pretty!"

Qingyao lowered her head calmly, hiding the cunning in her eyes, and walked slowly towards Pei Zhixuan.

She opened her red lips slightly, pulled Pei Zhixuan's sleeve, and said humbly and sincerely, "It was my sister who was wrong. I hope my sister can be magnanimous and not hold it against me."

Although Qingyao's words seemed to be an apology to Pei Zhixuan, in fact, her every action and every word was full of scheming.

She had her back to everyone, and only Pei Zhixuan could clearly see the cunning and contempt in her eyes.

Pei Zhixuan was angered by Qingyao's behavior. She angrily shook off Qingyao's hand and said, "What sister? Are you worthy enough to compete with me?"

Qingyao was prepared. She slid and fell to the ground like a fallen leaf.

Everyone's eyes instantly focused on Qingyao, who was seen sitting on the ground, tears streaming down her face, looking pitiful.

"Sister Concubine! Please don't be angry with my sister anymore." Qingyao's crying became even more sad. She knelt on the ground, tightly grasping the corner of Pei Zhixuan's clothes with both hands, her face full of pleading and grievance.

A hint of astonishment flashed across Pei Zhixuan's eyes. She didn't expect Qingyao's reaction to be so big. She clearly didn't use much strength just now.

Pei Zhixuan didn't expect Qingyao to perform like this. A trace of doubt and dissatisfaction flashed in her eyes, and she asked sternly, "What are you doing? Why did you fall to the ground by yourself?"

Qingyao looked up at Pei Zhixuan, tears in her eyes, her expression looked very innocent, and she said in a trembling voice, "Sister Concubine, what do you mean? I really didn't mean it."

Pei Zhixuan was even more furious when she saw Qingyao like this. She yelled, "You! You bitch! You are such a good pretender!"

At this moment, Xuanyuan Ping's voice suddenly rang out, "Enough! This is really nonsense!"

There was a gleam of sharpness in Xuanyuan Ping's eyes. Xuan'er had always been very well-behaved, but today, on the day of Mid-Autumn Festival reunion, she acted like a shrew, which really disappointed him.

Pei Zhixuan was shocked. She knew Xuanyuan Ping's temper very well and realized that her behavior today was a bit out of line. Her voice trembled, "Your Majesty, please calm down."

Xuanyuan Ping didn't look at her. He slowly stood up and walked to Qingyao's side. He helped her up and asked softly, "Are you okay?"

Qingyao gently wiped away the tears from the corners of her eyes, raised her head and looked at Xuanyuan Ping, her eyes full of grievance, "Thank you for your concern, Your Majesty, I am fine."

Xuanyuan Ping glanced at Pei Zhixuan, a trace of disappointment flashed in his eyes. He thought that after this period of house arrest, she would have come to her senses, but he didn't expect that she was still so jealous today. She had already harmed Xiao Cui, and today she was actually making things difficult for Qing Yao in public.

If I continue to indulge her, she might do something to Qingyao in the future.

Looking at the woman who was once as gentle as water, Xuanyuan Ping couldn't help but feel a little irritated. His eyes became cold and his tone became indifferent, "Come here, send the concubine back to Yuxiangxie to have a good rest!"

"Prince!" Pei Zhixuan exclaimed. Her heart trembled. The prince who once doted on her was so distant now. What made them so unfamiliar with each other?

Xuanyuan Ping ignored her and the atmosphere suddenly became heavy. Xuanyuan Ping helped Qingyao walk out. When Qingyao passed by Pei Zhixuan, she gave her a provocative look.

"Well, tonight is the night of the full moon. Of course, the prince wants to spend the night with Madam Qingyao." Xiao Cui said to Pei Zhixuan with a hint of sarcasm on her lips.

Pei Zhixuan was so angry that her face turned blue when she heard this, and she raised her hand to hit Xiao Cui. However, Xiao Cui showed no fear at all, and stood there motionless, with a provocative look in her eyes.

Xiao Cui knew that she was plain-looking and had lost her fertility. Now she was just a concubine in the palace who would never be favored. Therefore, as long as she could make Pei Zhixuan suffer, she would be happy. She was no longer afraid of offending her.

"Okay, sister, you should go back and rest first. Be careful not to anger the prince again. He will punish you somehow!" Pei Zhiyan said lightly.

Seeing this, Mother Xu hurried forward and pulled Pei Zhixuan's sleeve, motioning her to go back. She stomped her feet in anger, then turned and left helplessly.

The farce finally came to an end.

Pei Zhiyan watched her leave with a barely perceptible smile on her lips. She turned around leisurely and said to Xiao Cui and Mother Xue, "Madam Cui, Mother Xue, today is Mid-Autumn Festival. We can't waste this table of delicious food."

Xiao Cui and Mother Xue returned to the table and had dinner with Pei Zhiyan.

Pei Zhiyan picked up a piece of sweet-scented osmanthus fish and put it in her mouth, savoring it carefully. The fish meat was tender and delicious, leaving a lingering fragrance in her mouth. At this moment, her mood also became cheerful, and all the troubles and disputes were temporarily thrown behind her.

It was late at night and there was silence in Yime Pavilion. Only the moonlight was shining in the courtyard, reflecting the faint sadness left by the woman who was once as gentle as water.

Pei Zhiyan picked up the teacup and took a sip. The tea was rich in fragrance, but it could not cover up the loneliness in her heart. The night of Mid-Autumn Festival was a time for family reunion, but she could only taste this loneliness alone.

How long had it been since she celebrated the Mid-Autumn Festival with her family? In her past and present lives, she had spent every Mid-Autumn Festival alone after marrying Xuanyuan Ping.

I experienced the joy of Mid-Autumn Festival reunion when my mother was still alive. The laughter and joy at that time still seem to echo in my ears. Now, my mother is gone, and only the moonlight is with me.

Pei Zhiyan couldn't help but feel a lot of emotions. Life is like a dream, there are laughter and tears in the dream.

The night got deeper, but Pei Zhiyan couldn't fall asleep. She put on her coat and strolled in the courtyard. The moonlight was like water, and the plum blossoms were fragrant. She closed her eyes and felt the beauty of this tranquility.

At this moment, a sweet fragrance came to her nose, and Pei Zhiyan opened her eyes instantly. She saw Xuanyuan Che holding a box of snacks and standing in front of her with a smile.