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

Pei Zhiyan was happy, but she also thought that rulers are often suspicious. Her grandfather had made great military achievements, and in the eyes of the current emperor, he was suspected of being too successful. If the emperor knew that her grandfather's leg illness had healed, he might become suspicious again.

So, she reminded him, "Grandfather, Yan'er thinks that the fact that your leg disease has healed should not be known to outsiders. If His Majesty knew that your leg disease has healed, I'm afraid he would have unnecessary suspicions."

General Lin pondered for a moment. He knew what Pei Zhiyan meant. Since ancient times, kings have been seldom benevolent, and great achievements have made it difficult for them to have a good ending. "Yan'er, you are right. You are very thoughtful. I will act carefully."

Pei Zhiyan asked Song Qingfeng for some more pills from last time and then left the General's Mansion.

It was already dark when Pei Zhiyan returned to Prince Jing's Mansion. In order to avoid Xuanyuan Ping's suspicion, she went to Yuchun Tower to pick out some cloth and brought it back.

When Xuanyuan Ping stepped into Yimei Garden, she was sorting cloth with Yinping and Yinliu. Seeing Xuanyuan Ping coming in, Pei Zhiyan stood up and bowed slightly, "Your Highness."

"Yan'er, no need to be so polite." Xuanyuan Ping raised the corner of his mouth slightly, his eyes full of doting.

"Your Highness, today I selected some cloth in Yuchun Tower and was planning to send it to my sisters in the mansion." Pei Zhiyan said.

Xuanyuan Ping smiled and nodded, "You are always so thoughtful and considerate."

"This piece of satin is brightly colored and extremely gorgeous. I'm sure it will suit second sister's taste." Pei Zhiyan gently stroked a piece of silk with a hint of smile in her tone.

Xuanyuan Che looked at Pei Zhiyan, with a hint of admiration in his eyes. In this backyard, the fights between women never stopped, but Pei Zhiyan was able to stand out from the crowd, act generously, and act like a mistress of the house.

He nodded, "This fabric is very good, she will definitely like it."

Pei Zhiyan pointed to another piece of silk and said, "Your Highness, how about this piece of emerald green silk? It looks like tender leaves in spring, fresh and natural, and makes people happy. I think it is very suitable for Sister Qingyao."

"Yan'er, you really have a unique vision. This piece of silk is indeed very suitable for Qingyao's temperament." Xuanyuan Ping paused for a moment and continued, "Yan'er, your mind is as delicate as silk. All the women in the mansion are blessed because of you."

Pei Zhiyan lowered her eyes and smiled slightly, "Your Majesty, you are too kind. I am just doing my part."

Pei Zhiyan asked Yinliu and Yinping to put away the fabrics and deliver them to the masters in the mansion later.

Xuanyuan Ping picked up the teacup, took a sip of the fragrant tea, and then slowly said, "Yan'er, Sixth Prince's behavior today seems a little unusual, have you noticed it?"

Pei Zhiyan listened to Xuanyuan Ping's words, her heart was hanging on a thread, tense. Could it be that he had noticed Xuanyuan Che's abnormal feelings for her?

She raised her clear eyes like autumn water and met Xuanyuan Ping's deep eyes. After hesitating for a moment, she opened her red lips and asked softly, "Your Highness, are you saying that the Sixth Prince's whereabouts are strange? I am stupid and didn't notice anything unusual."

Xuanyuan Ping frowned slightly, with a hint of doubt in his eyes, "Perhaps I am overthinking. However, the Sixth Prince has always behaved erratically, so we have to be on guard."

Pei Zhiyan thought for a moment and said, "Your Highness is right. Although the Sixth Prince is flamboyant and domineering, he has no great ambitions and seems to just like playing and having fun. Your Highness does not need to spend too much time on him."

Then, her eyes turned and she continued, "Your Highness, it is the Crown Prince who needs to be paid more attention to. I heard that the Crown Prince has been trying to win over people in the court recently. I am afraid he has some plans."

Xuanyuan Ping nodded, "The prince has indeed been very active in the court recently."

"There have been rumors in the capital recently that the prince is infertile. Xiaobao is now deeply favored by the emperor, so the prince must be a little panicked. He wants to consolidate his position, so he is so active in the court." Pei Zhiyan said lightly.

Xuanyuan Ping was silent for a moment, "Rumors are not to be believed, but the prince does need to show something."

Pei Zhiyan lowered her eyes to hide the cunning in them, "I believe that Your Majesty will be able to handle the affairs of the court."

It was almost time for dinner, and it was not a good idea for him to stay here all the time. Pei Zhiyan lowered her head and thought to herself that because of him, she hadn't had a good meal for several days.

I asked the kitchen to prepare some delicious meals tonight, we can’t just waste them like this.

Then, Pei Zhiyan winked at Yin Liu and ordered, "Yin Liu, send these materials to the concubine and the two ladies."

"Yes, Princess." Yin Liu responded and prepared to go out with the materials in her arms.

"Wait." Pei Zhiyan called Yin Liu again and picked up the green material.

"Your Highness, why don't you help deliver this piece of cloth to Sister Qingyao? Sister Qingyao has come all the way from Jiangnan and has been serving you in the mansion for quite some time. If you personally deliver this piece of cloth to Sister Qingyao, it will show your care and attention to her."

Although Qingyao's family is not a big family, it is also quite famous in the Jiangnan area. The family started out by doing business, and after several generations of hard work, they have accumulated considerable wealth. They are known as the "No. 1 Merchant in Jiangnan" in the local area. As the patriarch of the family, Qingyao's father is naturally a wealthy man.

Before Qingyao entered the mansion, Pei Zhiyan promised them that if Qingyao gave birth to a son or daughter, she would be promoted to concubine.

Xuanyuan pondered for a moment. He had been coming to Yimei Garden every day these days, but he hadn't seen Qingyao for a long time. He couldn't ignore her too much, so he said, "Okay, then I'll send the cloth over."

Pei Zhiyan stood up and bent her knees slightly, "Then I'll trouble you, Your Majesty."

Xuanyuan Ping looked at Pei Zhiyan, nodded slightly, turned and left the room.

At dinner time, Yin Liu came in with food. While setting the table, she muttered to Yin Ping, "Tell me, why did the young lady ask the prince to go to Madam Qingyao today?"

"The prince dotes on the young lady so much now, but the young lady actually pushes the prince away."

The young lady's indifference to the prince was also seen by the maids. In the past, the prince only favored Concubine Xuan, and although the young lady did not fight for it, she could not hide the faint sadness in her eyes.

Now, the prince only has eyes for the young lady, but the young lady still refuses to let him go. Who can understand the twists and turns in this?

"Perhaps the young lady has her own considerations." Yin Ping sighed softly, "As maids, we only need to do our own duties well."

Yinping was also confused. The prince had wanted to stay at Yimei Garden several times, but every time she was tactfully declined. Perhaps the young lady was really sad about the prince's past and had lost interest in him.