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

Pei Zhixuan was very dissatisfied when she heard this. Those four treasures of the study, antiques, calligraphy and paintings looked precious, but they were useless. Which palace did not have some imperial treasures, gold, silver and jewelry? She had promised her mother that when she arrived at the palace, she would definitely give her more imperial treasures to honor her.

"Isn't this a bit too shabby?" Pei Zhixuan pouted unhappily, "The second daughter of the Minister of Revenue's family just married the son of a fourth-rank official. The last time she went back to her parents' home, she brought back two carts of gifts."

"Sister." Pei Zhiyan said earnestly, "Do you know that the talk of the town right now is about your wedding with the prince? If the return gift is too grand, I'm afraid it will be criticized again!"

Pei Zhixuan had also heard the rumors of the past two days. It was simply saying that she, a concubine, was actually going to go through the main gate. Haha, if Pei Zhiyan hadn't stopped her that day, wouldn't she have entered through the main gate herself?

If I had entered through the main gate, I'm afraid the rumor at this time would be that the prince loves me so much that he treats me like his principal wife, right?

After all, Pei Zhiyan was afraid that I would threaten her position, so she started to make things difficult for me from the day of our wedding!

"Criticism?" Pei Zhixuan snorted disdainfully, "Your sister, I think you are just afraid that others will know that the prince is sincere to me, and steal the limelight from you, the wife!"

Pei Zhiyan frowned slightly and said meaningfully, "It seems that my sister is overthinking. I am the principal concubine of the palace. No one can take my place."

There was a hint of provocation in Pei Zhiyan's eyes. "In the last life, I was blinded and deafened because of you. In this life, you can forget about becoming the principal wife or the queen."

Perhaps angered by Pei Zhixuan's provocative expression, Pei Zhixuan could no longer hold back and said angrily, "Humph! I knew long ago that my sister would be unhappy about my marriage into the palace and my mutual affection with the prince. Since the day of our wedding, you have been making things difficult for me. Today, you actually prepared these shabby things as a gift just to slap me in the face!"

Pei Zhixuan said this, and angrily stretched out her hand to sweep the teacup off the table. Pei Zhiyan stepped forward to stop her, and the tea splashed all over her.

The teacup fell to the ground with a clang and shattered. Several maids in the room were so scared that they fell to their knees with a thump.

At this time, an elderly mother walked in. She was obviously a pampered old lady with a somewhat dignified look on her face.

When she saw the chaotic scene in the room, her face changed and her brows furrowed. At this moment, the atmosphere in the room became solemn. This person was Xuanyuan Ping's wet nurse, Mother Xue.

Xuanyuan Ping lost his mother at a young age. In that cold-blooded palace, only this wet nurse protected him everywhere and thought about him in everything. In Xuanyuan Ping's heart, Mother Xue was like a mother. The first thing he did after he became king and opened a palace was to bring Mother Xue into the palace to live out her days in peace.

Everyone in the palace, including the principal wife Pei Zhiyan, was respectful in front of Mother Xue. Everyone in the palace was smart and they all knew that Mother Xue was almost like the prince's biological mother in front of him and her words carried some weight in the palace.

Mother Xue came from the palace and is the one who attaches great importance to rules.

Mother Xue walked quickly to Pei Zhiyan, bowed slightly, and said lightly, "Greetings, Princess. Princess, are you okay?"

Mother Xue has always been indifferent to Pei Zhiyan, and often acts like an elder in front of her. However, she is sincere to Xuanyuan Ping, and as long as it involves Xuanyuan Ping, she will always put Xuanyuan Ping first.

"Mother Xue, please don't be polite. Thank you for your concern. I'm fine." Pei Zhiyan shook her skirt and gave Mother Xue a hand. Her eyes were full of respect and gratitude. She said softly, "Mother Xue, please take a seat."

Pei Zhixuan just snorted coldly when she saw this, feeling very disdainful in her heart. She knew Mother Xue, but no matter how much the prince valued her, she was just a wet nurse, not a real mother-in-law.

Seeing Pei Zhiyan being so cautious towards her, Pei Zhixuan felt a little contempt for Pei Zhiyan in her heart.

Mother Xue nodded slightly and stood up. Naturally, she also noticed Pei Zhixuan's expression. She looked around calmly, but walked to the bottom of Pei Zhixuan and bowed slightly. "I don't deserve it. The princess is here. How dare I overstep my authority?"

"Mother Xue, you are too polite. You have worked hard to raise the prince, and you deserve our respect." Pei Zhiyan smiled slightly, her attitude humble and polite.

"The rules cannot be abolished, and the princess should understand that. No matter who you are, everyone has their own seat, and you cannot sit where you are not supposed to sit." Mother Xue said seriously.

"Mother Xue is right." Pei Zhiyan said with a smile.

Pei Zhixuan, who was still sitting in the main seat at this time, had a face that turned red and white. She knew very well that Mother Xue was making a veiled accusation.

Although Mother Xue was just a wet nurse, she did not dare to lose her temper at this moment. After all, she still had some weight in the prince's heart. She and the prince had just gotten married, so she could not make too many enemies.

Mother Xue turned to the maids kneeling on the ground and said gloomily, "There are fewer and fewer rules in the palace now. What are you still standing there for? Are you waiting for the princess to sweep up the debris on the ground?"

Yinliu quickly got up from the ground and began to clean up the debris on the ground.

"Mother Xue, please calm down. It's all my fault for not disciplining you strictly." Pei Zhiyan said with an apologetic smile.

"The princess has a good temper and won't bother with you, but you guys are so arrogant. The master will always be the master, you have to put yourselves in the right place! Don't take advantage of your power and look down on others." Mother Xue said sternly.

This sound frightened Pei Zhixuan so much that she quickly stood up from the main seat and went to the lower seat quietly.

The other maids and servants also lowered their heads, not daring to make eye contact with Mother Xue.

Yin Ping held up an exquisite blue and white porcelain tea tray with a cup of steaming hot tea on it, bowed her head and said respectfully, "Mother Xue, please have some tea."

"Mother Xue, calm down. This is the new tribute tea that arrived this year. It is specially prepared for you." Pei Zhiyan smiled and said softly.

Mother Xue took the teacup, took a sip, calmed down, put down the teacup, and then said to Pei Zhiyan, "This tea tastes really good. Princess, thank you for your kindness."

"If Madam Xue likes it, I'll bring some back later." Pei Zhiyan said as she winked at Yin Liu, who went to prepare the tea.

"Then I would like to thank you, Princess." Mother Xue then showed a little smile on her face.

"Mrs. Xue, you're too polite."

Seeing Pei Zhiyan and Xue's mother chatting enthusiastically while she was completely left out, Pei Zhixuan's face looked very ugly.