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

Xuanyuan Ping returned to the house at dusk. He threw off his long robe and walked quickly towards the Jade Fragrance Pavilion. The elegant fragrance in the Jade Fragrance Pavilion permeated the night, making people intoxicated. Xuanyuan Ping coughed lightly and stepped into the fragrance.

Inside the Jade Fragrance Pavilion, the sound of the zither was melodious and the smoke was curling. Pei Zhixuan sat in front of the zither, plucking the notes with her fingertips, and the notes poured out like flowing water. Her zither sounded graceful, like silk sliding across Xuanyuan Ping's heartstrings.

Pei Zhixuan also has some real skills. Aunt Yun was once the daughter of an official family. After her family fell into poverty, she met Prime Minister Pei and became his concubine.

Aunt Yun was proficient in the art of playing the zither herself, and she personally taught Pei Zhixuan the art. Later, she asked Prime Minister Pei to spend a large sum of money to hire a famous teacher to teach her. As a result, Pei Zhixuan's zither skills were very outstanding and she became well-known in the capital.

Pei Zhiyan also had the idea of ​​learning the piano, but was flattered by Aunt Yun for various reasons. Aunt Yun said that as the eldest daughter of the Pei family, Pei Zhiyan was born with a noble temperament and radiance, and she just needed to live a carefree life and did not need to practice the piano as hard as Pei Zhixuan.

Pei Zhiyan had only been interested in learning the piano on a whim, but after hearing what Aunt Yun said, she gave up the idea.

Under Aunt Yun's flattery, Pei Zhiyan became a fool who knew nothing about music, chess, calligraphy and painting.

Xuanyuan Ping slowly approached Pei Zhixuan, gently sat down beside her, held her hands tightly, and his voice revealed deep tenderness and apology, "I'm sorry, I'm back late."

Pei Zhixuan smiled slightly, waved her fingertips lightly, and the sound of the piano lingered in the night.

"Xuan'er has been waiting for the prince for a long time." Pei Zhixuan's eyes were red and her voice trembled slightly. She looked pitiful and made people feel full of pity.

Xuanyuan Ping felt a pain in his heart, his eyes were filled with guilt and love, he gently held her hand, her palm was cold, but his was warm. He felt his heart was moved, he wanted to protect her and prevent her from being hurt again.

"Xuan'er, I'm sorry for making you feel wronged." He said softly again, his voice full of guilt and pity, holding her hand tightly.

Pei Zhixuan lowered her head slightly, her heart filled with emotion. She knew Xuanyuan Ping loved her deeply, and seeing him, all the grievances she had suffered in the past two days disappeared.

She gently pulled Xuanyuan Ping's arm, her tone coquettish, her eyes full of expectation, "As long as the prince has Xuan'er in his heart, Xuan'er will not feel wronged."

Xuanyuan Ping was somewhat stunned by her actions and tone. Looking at the woman in front of him, a complex emotion surged in his heart. Xuan'er was always so considerate and always able to give him understanding and comfort when he needed it most. How could he bear to let her suffer even the slightest harm?

"I drank too much last night and don't remember anything. However, I just fell asleep in Yime Garden and did nothing else." Xuanyuan Ping explained with some guilt.

Pei Zhixuan was a little surprised that Xuanyuan Ping was actually explaining to her. For a moment, she suddenly felt a deep sense of superiority in her heart. So what if Pei Zhiyan was the queen? A person who couldn't please her husband was nothing in the backyard. My sister was such a pitiful person!

And she, Pei Zhixuan, although only a concubine, but Xuanyuan Ping will give her all his love, this love is enough to make her stand out among the beauties in the backyard.

Thinking of this, Pei Zhixuan smiled softly, "Your Highness, there is no need to explain to Xuan'er. Sister is still your principal wife, and it is only natural for your Highness to go to Yimei Garden."

Xuanyuan Ping grasped Pei Zhixuan's hand with some emotion, and said lovingly, "Xuan'er, you are so gentle and considerate. In my heart, you are the real queen, and she is just a decoration."

The two hugged each other tightly, the moonlight shone on them, and the sound of the piano lingered in the night.

Mother Xu signaled to the servants in the room, and they all left the room silently.

In Yime Garden, Pei Zhiyan sat at the dining table, enjoying this moment of tranquility. After being busy these past few days, she could finally sit down and have a meal. Yinliu was setting the table for her attentively.

Yin Liu was a straightforward person. As she was serving the dishes, she couldn't help but complain, "Miss, I just ran into Xiao Cui in the kitchen. Look at how arrogant she was. She is really a mean person who has succeeded!"

Xiao Cui went to get the bird's nest porridge, saying that the prince personally ordered the kitchen to prepare it for Pei Zhixuan.

Hearing this, Yinping glanced at Yinliu and signaled her not to continue. Yinliu was a little outspoken, but Yinping didn't want Pei Zhiyan to hear the news at this time and lose her appetite.

Yin Liu understood what he meant and immediately stopped talking, changing the subject and talking about other things.

Xiao Cui was Pei Zhixuan's maid. After she arrived at the palace in her previous life, she helped Pei Zhixuan humiliate herself many times. If Mother Xu was in the dark, then Xiao Cui was in the light.

In her previous life, she often used Pei Zhixuan's name to bully the maids in her room. In order to keep the peace at that time, I always asked the maids in my room to take a step back, which made her become more and more ignorant of the world.

There are only these two loyal maids around her. Although they are of humble status, Pei Zhiyan knows that they are truly kind to her.

Thinking of this, Pei Zhiyan looked at the two of them with a bit of guilt, and muttered to herself as she looked at them.

"Sit down and eat together." Pei Zhiyan said lightly.

Yin Liu and Yin Ping looked at each other and waved their hands, "Miss, this is unacceptable. It is not appropriate for servants to eat with their masters."

"Just sit down if I tell you to. From now on, when there are no outsiders around, you can dine with me. I can't finish all the food by myself anyway." Pei Zhiyan said with a firm look, not allowing any refusal.

Yin Liu and Yin Ping had no choice but to sit down timidly. Although they were a little scared, they were more moved. They knew that the young lady really treated them as family members, not servants.

"In my heart, I have never considered you as servants. You are my family." Pei Zhiyan picked up a bite of food for each of them and said slowly, "Many times I am grateful to have you by my side."

Pei Zhiyan looked at them deeply, knowing that these two maids played an indispensable role in her life. She remembered that in her last life, these two were the only reliable people around her. In this life, she must protect them.

When Yin Liu and Yin Ping heard this, a warm feeling surged through their hearts, and their eyes became hot again. "From now on, we will do our best to serve you, young lady!"

Pei Zhiyan looked at the two of them and smiled, then said gently, "Okay, let's eat. We will be a family from now on."

Yinliu and Yinping then picked up the meal and started eating with Pei Zhiyan, chatting and laughing.