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

Walking in front were Xuanyuan Ping and Pei Zhixuan, and Prime Minister Pei walked behind Xuanyuan Ping.

In the huge hall, Xuanyuan Ping and Pei Zhixuan sat in the first seats.

Lord Prime Minister Pei and Old Madam Pei sat below them, while Aunt Yun sat next to Lord Prime Minister Pei. The other families of the Pei family took their seats one after another.

Aunt Yun looked at the servants carrying the gifts and frowned slightly. Why are there only a few? They are not even as good as the gifts from the second wife who came back last year. She couldn't help but sigh softly, then turned to look at Xuanyuan Ping and Pei Zhixuan.

"Your Highness, Xuan'er is a little tired and wants to take a rest." Pei Zhixuan opened her beautiful eyes and looked at Xuanyuan Ping.

When she entered the room just now, her mother pulled her sleeve, and she knew that her mother must have something to say to her.

"Go." Xuanyuan Ping looked into Pei Zhixuan's eyes, as if touching the softest part of his heart, and he couldn't bear to refuse.

"Thank you, Your Majesty."

Pei Zhixuan smiled charmingly, stood up and bowed, then walked to Aunt Yun and said softly, "Aunt, I haven't spoken to you for a long time. I want to accompany you today when I return home." As she spoke, she took Aunt Yun's hand with a charming smile on her face.

"Thank you, Concubine." Aunt Yun stood up and thanked.

The two walked out, and Xuanyuan Ping's eyes followed Pei Zhixuan until Pei Zhixuan's back disappeared in the hall, as if there was only that woman in his eyes.

Lord Pei naturally saw Xuanyuan Ping's expression and was secretly happy. Although his eldest daughter had married him, this was the first time that Xuanyuan Ping had visited him in all these years. It was still this daughter who made him proud.

After walking through the corridor, they arrived at Aunt Yun's room and sat at the table. Aunt Yun dismissed the maid.

"Xuan'er, are you living well in the palace? How does the prince treat you?" As soon as everyone left, Aunt Yun asked anxiously, looking her daughter up and down.

"Mom, don't worry. The prince loves his daughter very much." Pei Zhixuan said with a smile on her face and lowered her head shyly.

"That's good, of course. If you can get pregnant with the prince's child as soon as possible, then you will be honored as a mother with a child, and you will have a firm foothold in the palace."

If my daughter gets pregnant, my position in the mansion will be higher and more stable. I'm sure the prime minister will make me his wife, and then I'll be the rightful mistress of the Pei Mansion.

"Hmph, my daughter has not only won the prince's heart, but also his body. One day, Pei Zhixuan will have to live under my command!" With a cold snort, Pei Zhixuan's beautiful face was twisted with hatred.

Without the favor of the prince in the palace, Pei Zhiyan is like a toothless tiger. Let's see how she can suppress me.

She had been raised in luxury and was pampered by her parents. In terms of talent and appearance, she was one of the best in the capital. But just because she was a concubine's daughter in name, she was suppressed by Pei Zhiyan. How could she not hate Pei Zhiyan?

"Xuan'er, you have to be careful. There's no guarantee that your elder sister won't harm you." Aunt Yun reminded her, seeing the hatred on her daughter's face.

Although Pei Zhiyan had an easy-to-control personality and was successfully brainwashed by her, she had been close to her and Xuan'er over the years. But now, after all, she and Xuan'er were sharing a husband. Once a woman became jealous, there would be no family affection anymore.

If she finds that her position is threatened, she will do everything she can to maintain it.

Xuan'er has been simple-minded since childhood and is no match for her.

Pei Zhixuan replied nonchalantly, "Mother, don't worry, I will let her know who is the master of this palace."

"Xuan'er, why did you only bring back these few things when you returned home today?" Aunt Yun asked softly, with a hint of confusion and worry in her voice.

Upon hearing this, Pei Zhixuan was furious and told Aunt Yun everything about the return gift.

"How could this happen?" Aunt Yun's face changed when she heard Pei Zhixuan's words, "How could they treat you like this?"

Pei Zhixuan lay in Aunt Yun's arms, crying aggrievedly.

"Okay, stop crying." Aunt Yun gently patted Pei Zhixuan's back and comforted her, "It would be bad if the prince saw you later. From now on, you should be more careful in the palace."

Pei Zhixuan nodded silently. She knew that only Aunt Yun was doing this for her own good.

"If you need anything, just send someone to tell mother and she will help you." Aunt Yun held Pei Zhixuan's hand and patted it gently.

"Thank you, mother."

"What are you thanking me for? Only if you live well can mother live well. Now that you are Prince Jing's concubine, mother can be considered as Prince Jing's mother-in-law. With this status, I believe that it won't be long before your father will make mother his legal wife for the sake of Prince Jing's face." Aunt Yun smiled, and the pearl hairpins on her head shook, making a 'ding-dong' sound.

"If mother becomes my legal wife, then I can get rid of my status as a concubine's daughter. Then, let's see why Pei Zhiyan can still be proud in front of me!" Pei Zhixuan looked at Aunt Yun, with a calculating look in her eyes.

The mother and daughter chatted for a long time until Prime Minister Pei sent someone to serve lunch, and then the two went to the front hall together.

After lunch, Pei Zhixuan, accompanied by Xuanyuan Ping, reluctantly returned home.

When I returned home, Pei Zhiyan and Butler Li were waiting at the door.

When Pei Zhixuan saw her, she said proudly, "Sister, Dad was asking today, saying that you haven't been home for a long time, why didn't you go back with me today."

Oh, that's something her cheap father wouldn't ask. Whether he still remembers that he has a daughter like her is another matter. Pei Zhiyan sneered in her heart. Pei Zhixuan said this just to show off her favor and family status.

For Pei Zhiyan, that home, apart from the surname Pei, no longer had any emotions or sense of belonging. She had long since clearly realized that that home was no longer her home.

Pei Zhiyan smiled slightly, "Thank you for your concern, Daddy. The palace is busy with affairs, so how can I leave the palace casually? Besides, today is the day when my sister returns home, so I can't steal her limelight."

Ha, Pei Zhixuan snorted in her heart. Pei Zhiyan wanted to use the title of the queen to suppress her again, and she was worried that she would steal her limelight. Didn’t she know her current status?

"Sister, if the palace affairs are too busy, I can share some of the responsibilities." Pei Zhixuan raised a proud smile, and a hint of sarcasm flashed in her eyes. She knew very well that her sister, the princess, was just a poor person with an empty title.

"That's not necessary. Sister, just concentrate on serving the prince." Pei Zhiyan smiled slightly.

"Okay, we've been tired all day, let's all go back and rest." Xuanyuan Ping said at this time.

"Then I'll take my leave." Pei Zhiyan smiled, bowed, turned around and left.

Looking at Pei Zhiyan's back as she left, Pei Zhixuan felt even more proud. She took Xuanyuan Ping's arm and walked towards Yuxiangxie with petite steps.