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

Plum Garden

At dinner time, Xuanyuan Ping walked in.

Pei Zhiyan was somewhat stunned. She stood up and asked softly, "Prince, why did you come here suddenly? Is there something important?"

Xuanyuan Ping looked at her, a hint of tenderness flashed in his eyes. He shook his head slightly, a faint smile appeared on the corner of his mouth, and said, "No, I just want to come and see you and have dinner with you."

He walked to Pei Zhiyan, naturally pulled over a chair and sat down, his eyes falling on the dishes on the table.

Pei Zhiyan saw this and hurriedly told Yinping, "Yinping, go get another set of bowls and chopsticks."

Yinping responded, turned around and left immediately, and came back with new dishes and chopsticks a few moments later.

The two sat opposite each other, with a variety of dishes on the table. Pei Zhiyan personally served the dishes to Xuanyuan Ping, picked up a piece of fresh and tender fish and gently placed it in his bowl.

Xuanyuan Ping's eyes never left Pei Zhiyan. Looking at her busy figure, an indescribable emotion surged in his heart.

He thought of Pei Zhiyan's recent behavior and attitude, which always carried an elusive sense of alienation. Her smile always seemed so faint, as if she had something on her mind that she didn't want others to see easily.

Did she really come back with memories of hatred?

Pei Zhiyan seemed to have noticed something strange about Xuanyuan Ping. She glanced at him lightly and asked with a hint of concern, "My Lord, you seem a little uneasy tonight. Is there something bothering you?"

Xuanyuan Ping came back to his senses, and he looked at Pei Zhiyan deeply, trying to find the answer from her eyes. However, her eyes were as deep as the lake, making it impossible to see the bottom.

He sighed, shook his head gently, and whispered, "It's okay, I'm just a little tired because I've been busy with the eldest princess's funeral recently."

Pei Zhiyan frowned slightly when she heard this, put down her chopsticks, folded her hands and placed them lightly on the table, and said softly, "The eldest princess' funeral was all handled by the prince, and it was indeed a bit busy, but your health is also important, don't let yourself be too tired."

Pei Zhiyan's concern made Xuanyuan Ping feel a little comforted. He knew that in this world full of disputes and power, having such a gentle and considerate woman by his side was his greatest luck.

However, the worries in his heart did not dissipate, but became even heavier.

He thought of Pei Zhixuan's words again. Those words were like a thorn in his heart, making him unable to let go. Was it because she pretended too well?

"Yan'er, do you believe in past lives?" Xuanyuan Ping put down the chopsticks in his hand and suddenly looked up and asked.

Pei Zhiyan was slightly stunned when she heard this question. She raised her head and her eyes met Xuanyuan Ping's, with a determined light flashing in her eyes.

He suddenly asked this question today. I think he believed Pei Zhixuan's words and has become alert and doubtful about himself. He cannot let him know that he has memories of his past life.

"Your Highness, I firmly believe in the theory of past lives." Pei Zhiyan's voice was gentle but firm. "I believe that our fate was already determined in the past life. The fact that we can meet in this life is the fate we cultivated in the past life."

"Yan'er, why do you believe in the story of past lives so much?" Xuanyuan Ping asked softly, his tone full of tenderness and curiosity.

Pei Zhiyan smiled slightly, with a mysterious light flashing in her eyes. She replied softly, "Your Majesty, the reason why I firmly believe in the theory of past lives is because I have personally experienced some wonderful things."

Xuanyuan Ping frowned slightly and asked curiously, "Oh? Have you ever experienced anything wonderful?"

Pei Zhiyan took a deep breath and said slowly, "When I was young, I was in a coma for several days due to illness. During that time, I had a very long dream."

"In my dream, I saw a completely unfamiliar world. Everything there was completely different from the real world. I saw what I looked like in my previous life. That woman was completely different from me. She lived in a world full of magic and fantasy."

When Xuanyuan Ping heard this, a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes. He couldn't help but interrupt Pei Zhiyan's words, "Yan'er, do you mean to say that you saw the memories of your past life in your dream?"

Pei Zhiyan nodded and continued, "Yes, Your Majesty. In the dream, I not only saw my appearance in my past life, but also experienced many things in my past life."

"Those memories are so real, as if I had experienced them myself. Moreover, in my dream, I met a man who looked very similar to you, Your Majesty. We got to know each other and experienced many ups and downs together. After I woke up, I had an inexplicable feeling in my heart, as if the love in that past life had not completely dissipated, but had left a deep mark in my heart."

At this moment, Pei Zhiyan's face suddenly flushed, she lowered her head and said shyly, "After I woke up and saw the prince, I decided to marry him."

After listening to Pei Zhiyan's narration, Xuanyuan Ping was deeply moved. He held Pei Zhiyan's hand tightly, with deep affection in his eyes.

"Yan'er, your memories of your past life are so magical that even I am moved by them." Xuanyuan Ping said gently, "The man in your dream is so similar to me, maybe he is really my soul from my past life. In this life, we are able to meet again, it must be the unfinished love from the past life calling us."

"Your Highness, I believe in this life and past lives, and I believe that our fate has been predestined." Pei Zhiyan's voice was trembling. "I am willing to spend this life with Your Highness. No matter it is rainy or sunny, I will follow Your Highness' footsteps closely and never separate."

Oh, the revenge of the previous life comes to be taken in this life, how can I let him go in this life?

"Yan'er, I am willing to spend my life with you. No matter how rough the road ahead is, I will hold your hand tightly and will not let you get hurt." Xuanyuan Ping's voice was full of tenderness and firmness.

At this time, Yin Liu came in with a bowl of dark medicine and a dish of candied fruit, and said respectfully, "Princess, it's time to drink the medicine. If it gets cold, it will lose its effect."

Pei Zhiyan secretly gave Yin Liu an admiring look. This girl came at the right time. Otherwise, if she continued to act like this with Xuanyuan Ping, she would be disgusted to death.

"Yan'er, since the medicine is ready, drink it quickly." Xuanyuan Ping said softly, while picking up the candied fruit and handing it to Pei Zhiyan, "After taking the medicine, eat some candied fruit, maybe it can reduce the bitterness."

Pei Zhiyan nodded, took the candied fruit and medicine bowl, took a deep breath, and drank it all in one gulp.