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

"Madam Liu, why hasn't the imperial physician arrived yet?!" Xuanyuan Che asked again in a cold voice.

Maid Liu was so frightened that she trembled all over and quickly responded, "Your Highness, I will go and take a look right away."

Seeing this, the others immediately took up their respective duties and got busy. After a while, a palace maid came in with a basin of hot water and brewed two cups of hot tea for Xuanyuan Che and Princess Yongtai.

Xuanyuan Che picked up a cup of tea and carefully handed it to Princess Yongtai, his eyes full of love and concern. He said softly, "Yongtai, drink some hot tea to warm yourself up."

Princess Yongtai took the steaming teacup and couldn't hold back the tears that flowed from her eyes.

Ever since her mother and brother the Crown Prince were deposed, she had had enough of the cold stares in the palace. At this time, only her Sixth Brother made her feel a little warmth.

Xuanyuan Che gently stroked Princess Yongtai's head and said softly, "Don't be afraid. With my brother here, no one can bully you anymore."

Soon, the imperial physician finally arrived. He carefully examined Princess Yongtai, then whispered to Xuanyuan Che, "Sixth Prince, the princess just caught a cold, it's nothing serious. I will prescribe some medicine to dispel the cold and fever, and she will be cured in a few days."

Xuanyuan Che waited until Princess Yongtai drank the medicine and lay down on the bed to rest before he got up and left.

After leaving Lingyu Palace, Xuanyuan Che remembered the purpose of entering the palace today. However, when he thought of the situation in Lingyu Palace just now, he couldn't help but shook his head and decided to come again after she recovered from her illness.

The Princess's residence was brightly lit and full of people. Today, the Princess's residence was very lively. The Princess specially hosted a banquet to entertain the Prince of Xiliang and Princess Jialan, and invited a group of princes and nobles to accompany them.

Xuanyuan Che sat at the table, dressed in brocade and gorgeous clothes, but it was hard to hide his aloof temperament. He frowned, his heart full of irritability.

Although his marriage with Princess Galan has not been confirmed, he has already made up his mind and does not want to have any contact with Princess Galan. However, at the invitation of the eldest princess, he had to attend the banquet.

The Xiliang prince was dressed in military uniform today, looking mighty and majestic. He sat opposite Xuanyuan Che, and the atmosphere between them was a little tense. There was a trace of resentment in the eyes of the Xiliang prince, but Xuanyuan Che ignored it and drank the wine in his glass.

Princess Galan was wearing a pink gauze dress and had a pretty face. She was unaware of Xuanyuan Che's refusal to marry her, and she kept glancing at him with love and expectation in her eyes.

Pei Zhiyan was dressed in her usual cool outfit today, with a beautiful face, like a blooming white lotus. She already knew that Xuanyuan Che had rejected the marriage proposal, but seeing that the eldest princess had specially invited Princess Jialan and Xuanyuan Che to come here today, she still wanted to bring them together again.

Xuanyuan Ping and Xuanyuan Si are both handsome men, and today they both look handsome and elegant.

Xuanyuan Si, although he had been suffering from illness for a long time, looked energetic today. Although his face was a little pale, it added a bit of feminine beauty, as if he was a sickly and beautiful boy who walked out of a painting.

His demeanor revealed an innate noble temperament that made people look at him sideways.

Although the banquet seemed lively and bustling, everyone had their own thoughts.

After three rounds of drinking, Pei Zhiyan stood up and wanted to go out for some fresh air. As soon as she walked out of the banquet hall, she unexpectedly met Princess Galan at the corner of the corridor.

Pei Zhiyan wanted to avoid it, but it was too late. Princess Nagaran called out to her, "Princess Jing, hello."

Pei Zhiyan had no choice but to stop and nodded slightly, "Princess Galan is polite."

Princess Jialan seemed very happy to meet Pei Zhiyan. She walked up to Pei Zhiyan in two steps and said enthusiastically, "Princess Jing, where are you going?"

Pei Zhiyan replied calmly, "This princess is not very good at drinking, so I want to go to the garden to take a walk and get some fresh air."

Princess Galan's eyes lit up. "I heard that the princess's garden is full of flowers all year round. I also want to go and see it. Can I go with Princess Jing?"

Pei Zhiyan nodded happily, "Of course, Princess Galan, please come this way."

The two walked side by side on the corridor, enjoying the surrounding scenery and chatting.

The garden of the Princess's Mansion was indeed worthy of its reputation, with all kinds of rare flowers competing for beauty and fragrance. Pei Zhiyan enjoyed the beautiful scenery along the way and felt happy. Princess Galan was attracted by the spring scenery in the garden and exclaimed from time to time.

Princess Jialan exclaimed, "Princess Jing is both talented and beautiful. I admire her very much. Last time at the palace banquet, I heard that Princess Jing is good at willow branch dance and has a beautiful dance posture. If I have the chance, I must learn a thing or two from Princess Jing."

Pei Zhiyan smiled faintly upon hearing this, and responded modestly, "Princess, you are too kind. It is just an exaggeration by others."

Princess Galan's eyes sparkled with sincerity. "Princess Jing, why are you so modest? Great Zhou is not only vast in territory and rich in resources, but also has a long history of culture and etiquette. This trip to Great Zhou really opened my eyes. I saw many beautiful things and wonderful cultures that I had never seen before."

"The princess is a beautiful lady, and her dancing skills are superb. She is truly admirable." Pei Zhiyan said with a smile.

At this time, Princess Galan changed the subject and asked with a hint of shyness in her voice, "What does Princess Jing think of the Sixth Prince?"

Pei Zhiyan was slightly stunned. She didn't expect Princess Galan to ask her this question. She said softly, "The Sixth Prince is naturally heroic and handsome."

Princess Galan blushed when she heard this, lowered her head, and said in a more coy voice, "This princess thinks so too."

Then, Princess Galan raised her head again, her eyes full of curiosity and expectation, "Princess Jing, as a member of the royal family, do you know what the Sixth Prince likes? Does he have a favorite woman?"

This question really stunned Pei Zhiyan. Although the two of them had known each other for a long time and seemed to be close friends, she really didn't know what Xuanyuan Che liked. As for the woman he liked, Pei Zhiyan blushed slightly when she thought of this.

So, Pei Zhiyan smiled faintly and replied tactfully, "Princess Jialan, the relationship between me and the Sixth Prince is just uncle and sister-in-law. We have no contact with each other on a daily basis, so how can I know what he likes. As for the woman he likes, that's out of the question."

There has always been a distinction between men and women in the Great Zhou Dynasty, so this answer is reasonable.

Princess Galan's eyes flashed with disappointment. "I've seen that the Sixth Prince always has a cold face and looks like he's trying to keep people away. So, I want to learn about his preferences so that I can cater to his tastes."

If Pei Zhiyan hadn't known that the people of Xiliang were tough and both men and women were defenseless, she would have really doubted Princess Galan's motives. The two of them had no friendship, yet she asked her this in public.

Pei Zhiyan smiled secretly in her heart, and then said, "Princess, don't be discouraged. There is a saying in the Great Zhou that sincerity can move mountains and rocks. The Sixth Prince is just a person with a cold face but a warm heart. If he knew the princess's feelings, he would definitely be moved by her."

"Then I'll take advantage of Princess Jing's good words." Princess Galan smiled sweetly, and the frustration on her face disappeared a little.

The two exchanged greetings for a while, and then Princess Galan left first.