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

On the Double Ninth Festival, there was a family banquet in the palace, and Pei Zhiyan brought Xiaobao into the palace.

The Empress Dowager and the Queen sat on the high hall, looking majestic. The palace lanterns swayed, reflecting the splendor of the red walls and yellow tiles.

Xiaobao is in the babbling stage, he is very cute, every time he mumbles something, it makes everyone laugh.

The Queen Mother's love for him was beyond words. She gently stroked Xiao Bao's cheek, her eyes full of love, "This child is so beautiful, with beautiful features, he will definitely be a blessed person in the future."

The queen smiled without saying anything, but she could not hide the jealousy in her eyes. She snorted in her heart, he is just a lowly creature, only the prince's son is the real grandson of the emperor.

A few months later, the prince's son was born. Why is this lowly creature still here?

Concubine Ning on the side reached out and teased Xiao Bao, smiling lightly, "With the Queen Mother's favor, Xiao Bao is indeed a blessed child."

Pei Zhiyan was grateful and bowed her head and said, "Thank you, Queen Mother and all the ladies for your kindness."

At this time, Concubine Ning turned to Zhao Wanru and said softly, "The Crown Princess has been pregnant for several months. When she gives the Queen Mother a little grandson, the palace will be even more lively."

Zhao Wanru nodded slightly, smiled shyly, and gently stroked her abdomen, "Thank you, Your Majesty, for your kind words."

However, Pei Zhiyan caught a hint of embarrassment in her eyes. She picked up the teacup and looked at Zhao Wanru carefully out of the corner of her eye. She saw that her figure was as slim as ever, except that her belly was a little bloated.

Pei Zhiyan thought to herself that when a woman is pregnant, her appearance will naturally be different from usual. When Pei Zhixuan was pregnant, although she tried her best to maintain her figure, she was unable to hide the change in her figure.

After the banquet, everyone dispersed. Pei Zhiyan walked side by side with Zhao Wanru, and she whispered, "Is the Crown Princess free?"

Zhao Wanru heard this, stopped, turned around with a smile, and said, "Princess Jing, if you have nothing else to do, please come into this palace and have some tea?"

"Thank you, Princess Crown Princess, for your invitation. It's my honor." Pei Zhiyan bowed to express her gratitude.

As they talked, the two of them walked towards Zhao Wanru's palace.

Entering the palace, the maids served fragrant tea, and Zhao Wanru dismissed the attendants. At this moment, there were only the two of them, and Zhao Wanru personally poured tea for Pei Zhiyan, and the quiet space was filled with only the fragrance of tea.

Pei Zhiyan picked up the teacup and took a sip. She felt the fragrance fill her mouth and a warm current flowed into her heart. She put down the teacup and said, "This tea is indeed extraordinary. The Crown Princess has good taste."

Zhao Wanru smiled calmly, "Tea is like life, it needs to be savored carefully."

Pei Zhiyan raised her eyes to look at Zhao Wanru and sighed softly, "The Crown Princess is really naturally beautiful. She is still so well-proportioned even after being pregnant for several months."

Zhao Wanru smiled slightly, "Thanks to the care of the Queen and the Imperial Physician, I am in good health today."

Pei Zhiyan took a sip of the tea, her eyes fixed on Zhao Wanru's abdomen, "Crown Princess, the road to wealth and honor is always steep. What if you can't get it?"

Zhao Wanru's fingers gently slid across her abdomen, a hint of helplessness flashed in her eyes, "I wanted to live a peaceful life, but fate pushed me to the cusp of the storm."

"When I was young, I dreamed of spending the rest of my life with the one I loved. But now, wealth and glory have become the biggest shackles in my heart. Wealth and glory are like a dream bubble, and I am just a woman at the mercy of fate." Zhao Wanru sighed, with a trace of loneliness in her eyes.

"In front of others, I am a distinguished princess consort, but in reality, I am just a puppet of others."

Pei Zhiyan was silent for a moment. After hearing this, she understood in her heart. It seemed that this matter was led by the prince and the queen.

She said softly, "Wealth and honor are sought in danger. This is our fate. Perhaps, only after experiencing the ups and downs, can we understand the value of peace and quiet."

At this time, she took out a brocade box from her bosom and handed it to Zhao Wanru, "This may be useful to the Crown Princess."

Zhao Wanru took the brocade box and opened it. Inside was an exquisite medicine bottle. Her heart skipped a beat and a hint of doubt flashed across her eyes. What was this pill? Why did Pei Zhiyan give it to her?

She stared at Pei Zhiyan closely and asked in confusion, "Princess Jing, what is this?"

Pei Zhiyan looked at Zhao Wanru's reaction, glanced at her belly, and smiled, "Crown Princess, keep it well. Take one pill every seven days. It can save your life in critical moments."

Seeing this, Zhao Wanru thought to herself that Pei Zhiyan was so smart, she must have guessed something. She smiled bitterly and said, "Thank you, Princess Jing."

Coming out of Zhao Wanru's palace, Pei Zhiyan walked lightly through the imperial garden, and before her eyes was a familiar yet unfamiliar scene. Pei Zhiyan subconsciously slowed down her pace, and the surroundings were quiet, with only the sound of the breeze blowing through the petals and the whispers of the palace maids coming from afar.

She hadn't seen Xuanyuan Che since the last time they met on the way to Yuchun Tower. She felt an inexplicable melancholy in her heart, wondering what he was busy with these days.

Pei Zhiyan sighed softly and turned to leave.

"Yan'er, are you waiting for me?" Suddenly, a male voice broke the silence. Pei Zhiyan was startled and turned around to see Xuanyuan Che coming out from behind the rockery in the distance.

Pei Zhiyan blushed slightly, lowered her head, bit her lips lightly, then raised her head and looked at Xuanyuan Che, "Stop talking nonsense?"

Xuanyuan Che walked towards her with a smile, "I knew you would come here, so I have been waiting for you here."

When Pei Zhiyan heard this, she turned around and was about to leave.

"Don't go!" Xuanyuan Che reached out and pulled Pei Zhiyan's sleeve, saying softly.

Pei Zhiyan retracted her sleeves and said, "There are many people here, so it's better to be careful."

Xuanyuan Che said angrily, "If you want to leave, I will let everyone in the palace know."

Pei Zhiyan didn't know whether to laugh or cry. It seemed that the people of the Xuanyuan royal family were all seriously ill and couldn't be provoked. If Xuanyuan Che really made a scene without caring about anything, she really couldn't afford to lose face.

So she whispered, "Do you have something to say? This is not the place to talk."

Xuanyuan Che chuckled and said, "Then I will come to find you at night."

Xuanyuan Che didn't care whether she agreed or not, he turned around and left triumphantly.

Pei Zhiyan shook her head helplessly. From now on, she would have to take a detour when passing by this place.

After Pei Zhiyan left, a figure walked out from the bushes not far away and watched Xuanyuan Che and Pei Zhiyan quietly as they walked away. It was the eldest princess.

She accidentally passed by this place today, but saw Xuanyuan Che and Pei Zhiyan arguing with each other. One of them was an unmarried prince, and the other was Princess Jing. What could be going on between them?

Last time at the Princess's Mansion, Xuanyuan Che actually helped Pei Zhiyan out, which had already made her suspicious. Today, she unexpectedly ran into the two of them here again. What kind of secrets are hidden between them?

The eldest princess took a deep breath. It seemed that there was something interesting between these young people.