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

Just as Pei Zhiyan fell into deep thought, a breeze blew by and Xuanyuan Che appeared beside her like a ghost.

The corners of his mouth curled up slightly, his eyes sparkled with a deep light, and his voice was low and magnetic, "Second brother is indeed graceful and amazing."

Pei Zhiyan glanced at him calmly, took a sip of the wine in her hand, and said calmly, "Yes, it is true that the Second Prince is well-known among the royal family. After meeting him today, I can see that his reputation is well-deserved."

Xuanyuan Che heard this, and a hint of amusement flashed in his eyes. He chuckled, stroked his chin with his hand, and said thoughtfully, "If I compare myself with the second brother, who is better?"

Pei Zhiyan was speechless. She moved her eyebrows slightly and glanced at Xuanyuan Che indifferently, but did not answer.

"Today's banquet is really lively. Even a reclusive person like my Second Brother is here." Xuanyuan Che held the wine glass alone and muttered to himself, "It seems that the capital is about to change."

Pei Zhiyan's heart moved after hearing his words. She looked in the direction of the eldest princess again, only to see the eldest princess and Xuanyuan Si chatting and laughing with everyone.

From a distance, Xuanyuan Si looked full of energy, without any sign of fatigue from a long-term illness. Could it be that his condition had improved? Or was he hiding too deeply that people could not see his true face?

In the previous life, the second prince lived a secluded life and did not participate in the fight for the throne. Therefore, she never noticed him. Why did he come back in this life?

The eldest princess enjoys the emperor's trust. Although she is no longer involved in court affairs, her prestige in the court is still unmatched.

Although the second prince has always been in poor health, his intelligence is well known. If these two people join forces, the situation in the court will definitely change.

The deposed crown prince was ruthless and reckless, brave but not wise, and easy to deal with. However, the second prince did not look like someone who could be easily dealt with. A trace of deep thought flashed in her eyes...

"The ever-changing situation is also the way of heaven and earth." Xuanyuan Che also cast his gaze towards the eldest princess and the second prince, "It's just a pity for those who are up and down in it."

Pei Zhiyan nodded slightly. The struggle in the court was never a simple struggle for power, but a struggle for life and death. She looked at the prosperity in front of her, and a trace of sadness rose in her heart.

At this moment, the eldest princess's eyes suddenly swept in their direction. Her eyes were full of deep meaning, making it difficult to see through her thoughts.

Pei Zhiyan's heart tightened and she quickly avoided her gaze.

After the banquet, everyone left, leaving only the eldest princess and Xuanyuan Si.

The princess looked at Xuanyuan Si with concern in her eyes. She said softly, "Si'er, you seem a little tired today, you must take good care of yourself."

Xuanyuan Si forced a smile and said, "Thank you for your concern, aunt. I'm fine."

The princess felt a little pain in her heart, she knew Xuanyuan Si's health was not optimistic. But she didn't say much, just said softly, "You should go back and rest early, your health is the most important."

Xuanyuan Si nodded and said, "Aunt, I will. Don't worry too much."

The two of them were speechless, but they both understood each other's feelings. The princess watched Xuanyuan Si leave, praying silently in her heart, wishing him a speedy recovery.

Xuanyuan Si just walked out of the princess's bedroom. The moment he stepped out of the door, his body trembled violently, as if all his strength had been drained away. His personal guard immediately noticed his abnormality and stepped forward to support him.

"Second Prince, are you okay?" the guard asked with concern.

Xuanyuan Si shook his head slightly, his voice a little hoarse, and said, "I'm fine, just a little tired."

The guard's heart tightened. He knew that the Second Prince had always been in poor health and had been fighting against illness over the years. He supported Xuanyuan Si and walked out slowly.

Back in the room, Xuanyuan Si lay alone on the bed, with a lot of thoughts in his mind. He knew the condition of his body and he was just holding on today.

As a prince, he was obviously the most talented and ambitious one, but his health became his biggest obstacle and he was unable to display his talents due to illness.

He closed his eyes and an endless sadness surged in his heart. He could not give up. He had to fight in his own way.

Under the operation of the eldest princess, Xuanyuan Si has appeared frequently in the capital recently and has been unusually active. He organized a series of poetry gatherings and garden activities, and invited many court officials and young talents to participate.

They gathered together to recite poems, paint, and discuss the beauty of poetry. Such occasions not only provided Xuanyuan Si with a platform to showcase his talents, but also gave him the opportunity to establish closer ties with these important officials of the court.

On this day, the General's Mansion suddenly sent an urgent message, asking Pei Zhiyan to come to the mansion as soon as possible to discuss matters.

Pei Zhiyan was shocked. She thought that there must be some difficult matter in the General's Mansion, otherwise they would not be so anxious.

She quickly changed her clothes, told Yinliu to prepare the carriage, and hurried to the General's Mansion.

As soon as she entered the General's Mansion, the servant took her to Madam Lin's room.

Pei Zhiyan walked into the room and saw Old Madam Lin sitting in the main seat with a serious expression. Both Mrs. Liu and Mrs. Chen had solemn expressions, while Lin Ruyin sat silently aside with a complicated look.

Her heart tightened, and she quickly stepped forward to pay her respects, "Yan'er greets grandma, I wonder what's the important matter that grandma summoned you for?"

"Yan'er, you're here." Mrs. Lin's voice was a little tired.

Pei Zhiyan nodded. She looked at Old Madam Lin with worry in her eyes. "Grandma, what happened?"

Madam Lin sighed softly and tapped the sandalwood table with her fingers, "Hey, the second prince wants to marry Ruyin."

Pei Zhiyan was stunned. The second prince wanted to marry Ruyin's cousin? This news caught her off guard.

"Is this true?" she asked.

"The Second Prince is in poor health, and this is not an easy task, so the Queen Mother wants to ask for our opinion." Old Lady Lin nodded and said.

The Queen Mother and Old Lady Lin have always been on good terms. The Second Prince is her grandson, so it is not surprising that she is the one who is trying to mediate. However, everyone knows that the Second Prince is weak, so he has not married even though he has reached adulthood. Why is he asking to marry Lin Ruyin now?

"Although the Second Prince is a prince, Ruyin will be his consort if she marries him, and her status is noble." Liu said with a worried look on her face, "But, it is rumored that the Second Prince's physical condition is not suitable for marriage and having children. If Ruyin marries him, she will have to..."

After all, Liu was an ordinary woman, so she naturally considered the love affairs of her children. She only hoped that her daughter could live a happy life.

"I won't marry!" Lin Ruyin said angrily.

The prince charming in her mind is a hero as brave, fearless, iron-blooded and tender-hearted as her grandfather, father and brother. Although the second prince is of noble status, he is weak and has a gloomy personality. She is unwilling to entrust her life to such a man.