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

"My Lord..." Pei Zhixuan held Xuanyuan Ping's arm, tears welling in her eyes, and choked up as she spoke, "The princess wants to take Xiaobao away and won't let me see him."

Xuanyuan Ping frowned and said calmly, "It was the prince who asked Xiaobao to stay here. It has nothing to do with the princess. Stop making a fuss."

Hearing this, Pei Zhixuan burst into tears. She shook Xuanyuan Ping's hand away with all her strength, her voice trembling, "Since the prince thinks I'm making trouble, then I'll make trouble for you to see!"

Xuanyuan Ping took a deep breath and tried to calm himself down. He knew that Pei Zhixuan was already overwhelmed by anger and jealousy, and he couldn't stand on the same level with her.

He said in a deep voice, "Xiaobao stays here because I think he will be better taken care of here. Your groundless speculation and slander of the princess will only make people think that you are unreasonable."

"Your Highness!" Pei Zhixuan wiped her tears and shouted sharply, "Why are you speaking for my sister? Why don't you believe me? Am I so unbearable in your heart?"

Xuanyuan Ping frowned, and a hint of impatience flashed in his eyes. He interrupted Pei Zhixuan coldly, "Have you had enough of the trouble? Look at what you have become now!"

He stared at Pei Zhixuan, his eyes full of displeasure and disappointment. He had always thought that Pei Zhixuan was a gentle and virtuous woman, but now he saw her lose her composure like this, which made him very disappointed.

"Look at yourself, with your hair disheveled, making loud noises, and crying like a mad woman. You are making a fool of yourself!" Xuanyuan Ping said sternly, "You are my concubine, you should understand your identity and responsibilities!"

Pei Zhixuan was stunned when she heard this. She looked at Xuanyuan Ping in shock. Was he saying that she looked like a mad woman? He actually used such a word to describe her?

"Sister, calm down." Pei Zhiyan said to Pei Zhixuan, "The prince is doing this for your own good. We can discuss Xiaobao's matter slowly."

When Pei Zhixuan heard Pei Zhiyan's words, she became even more furious. She pushed Pei Zhiyan away and said, "Don't pretend to be kind here! I know you don't like me, but the child is a piece of flesh that fell from my body. Don't even think about taking him away from me!"

Pei Zhiyan stumbled and almost fell to the ground. Xuanyuan Ping quickly supported her, "Yan'er, are you okay?"

"I'm fine." Pei Zhiyan said softly, "Your Majesty, please don't blame my sister. She lost her temper because she loves her son so much."

Xuanyuan Ping gently helped Pei Zhiyan to the chair and asked her to sit down. "Yan'er, don't worry about this matter. I will handle it myself."

Pei Zhixuan calmed down a little at this time. She stared at Xuanyuan Ping and Pei Zhiyan in a daze, feeling mixed emotions, surprised and disappointed.

Xuanyuan Ping had always been indifferent and distant to Pei Zhiyan, even a little disgusted. But today, she saw Xuanyuan Ping's care and tenderness for Pei Zhiyan.

In the past, this kind of care and tenderness belonged to her, but today, he actually lost his temper with her because of her sister. She once thought that her position in the prince's heart was irreplaceable, but she didn't expect that her sister would take away the prince's heart so quickly!

Xuanyuan Ping looked at Pei Zhixuan at this time, and couldn't help feeling disappointed.

He had always thought that Pei Zhiyan, as the legitimate daughter of the Pei family and the principal wife of Prince Jing's Mansion, would rely on her status to bully Pei Zhixuan. However, he did not expect that Pei Zhixuan was the arrogant and rude one.

Xue's mother had told her more than once that she was an arrogant, narrow-minded woman who did not have the bearing of a lady from a noble family, and she had even defended her.

He thought Pei Zhixuan was the one who would accompany him when he was lonely and support him when he was in trouble. Over the years, he treated her like a treasure and tried his best to protect her. But what about her? She used his indulgence as a weapon to hurt the truly kind people.

Now it seems that Mother Xue did not misjudge the person, but she herself was the one who misjudge the person.

"Come here! Send Concubine Xuan back to Yuxiang Pavilion. No one is allowed to let her out without my order!" Xuanyuan Ping said coldly, "If anyone in Yuxiang Pavilion dares to let Concubine out without permission again, they will be sold out!"

When Pei Zhixuan heard this, it seemed that the prince was really angry with her today. In the past, even if he had put her under house arrest, it was just for show, but today he actually asked someone to keep a close watch on her.

She felt very regretful. If she had known that the prince was so angry, she would not have gone to Yimei Pavilion to cause trouble no matter how wronged she was.

She fell to the ground, tears welling up in her eyes, sobbing, "Prince...Prince, I know I was wrong, please forgive me this time."

Xuanyuan Ping stared at her coldly. He was very angry in his heart. This time, he really had to teach her a lesson and not tolerate her evil any longer.

He raised his hand and waved, and the guards came in and took Pei Zhixuan away directly. Her crying gradually disappeared at the end of Yime Pavilion.

After Pei Zhixuan left, Xuanyuan Ping slowly walked to Pei Zhiyan's side, gently held her hand, and said softly, "Yan'er, you have been wronged by what happened today. Don't worry, I will do my best to protect you and not let you suffer any grievances again."

Pei Zhiyan smiled faintly, gently pulled back her hand, and said, "Your Majesty, you are too serious. I have not been wronged. It is my duty to share your worries."

The two sat there in silence, the atmosphere was a little awkward. Xuanyuan Ping felt the distance between them, he knew it was because of the misunderstanding and estrangement between them, he tried to find some topics to ease the atmosphere, but he didn't know what to say.

The two of them sat there, and the silence became thicker and thicker. Finally, Pei Zhiyan broke the silence, "Your Majesty, there are still official business to deal with tomorrow, so you should go back and rest early."

Xuanyuan Ping stared at Pei Zhiyan closely, with a determined light in his eyes, and said, "Yan'er, you and I are husband and wife. I would like to stay here tonight and spend this quiet night with you."

Pei Zhiyan was stunned, a flash of surprise flashed in her eyes, and then she regained her composure. She pretended to be shy and whispered, "Your Highness, don't you remember that the imperial physician said that my body still needs to be recuperated and I am not suitable to serve you."

Xuanyuan Ping was really regretful at this moment. He had really shot himself in the foot. He had colluded with the imperial physician to deceive her. Well, he would find the imperial physician someday and pretend to heal her.

So, he said, "I actually forgot about this matter. It was my negligence. Let the imperial physician take good care of Yan'er someday."

"Thank you for your concern, Your Majesty."

"I will go back today and not disturb Yan'er's rest."

"Goodbye, Your Highness." Pei Zhiyan bowed respectfully.

Xuanyuan Ping turned and left.