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

Could it be Xuanyuan Ping? He had accompanied Qingyao to Jiangnan some time ago, and his whereabouts were very suspicious. Maybe that was just a smokescreen. If Xuanyuan Che really got into trouble, he could get rid of suspicion with proof that he was not in the capital.

Xuanyuan Ping has always been eyeing the throne, and he is very likely to kill in order to fight for the throne.

Judging from all the signs from Xuanyuan Ping so far, especially the fact that he was actually using himself to deal with Xuanyuan Che, he had already begun to guard against himself.

When did he start to doubt himself? Or did he never trust himself and everything was just an act?

Thinking of this, Pei Zhiyan couldn't help but shudder. Having lived two lives, she thought she knew Xuanyuan Ping very well, but she didn't expect him to hide so deeply.

Xuanyuan Che looked at Pei Zhiyan's hesitation and knew that she might have thought of the same possibility. "No matter who is behind this, I will find out the truth." Xuanyuan Che's voice was firm and resolute.

"You should take good care of your injuries first, and leave the other matters to me." Pei Zhiyan said softly.

Xuanyuan Che smiled slightly, "No, this matter is too dangerous, don't get involved, I can't put you to death again."

"Do you think I can stay out of this now?" Pei Zhiyan said with a chuckle.

In her previous life, she helped Xuanyuan Ping ascend the throne but was then abandoned by him. In this life, things have developed to this point. If Xuanyuan Ping succeeds, she will be the first one he will not let go.

"But I can't let you take risks." Xuanyuan Che's voice was filled with helplessness and determination. "I will find a way to protect you and won't let you get hurt."

Pei Zhiyan looked at Xuanyuan Che's affectionate gaze, and a warm feeling surged in her heart.

She nodded gently, with a gentle light in her eyes, "Don't worry, I will protect myself."

At this time, Yinliu brought in the freshly boiled medicine.

Pei Zhiyan took the bowl of medicine, gently blew away the heat on the surface of the medicine, making sure the temperature was just right, and then handed it to Xuanyuan Che.

"This is freshly boiled medicine. Drink it while it's hot." Pei Zhiyan said with concern.

Xuanyuan Che took the medicine bowl and drank it in one breath. The bitterness of the medicine spread on the tip of his tongue, but he did not frown, just silently endured the pain.

Pei Zhiyan breathed a sigh of relief when she saw Xuanyuan Che finish drinking the medicine. She picked up a handkerchief and wiped the medicine from the corner of his mouth with gentle and careful movements.

"After taking the medicine, you should rest first. I will come to see you tomorrow." Pei Zhiyan said softly.

Xuanyuan Che nodded obediently, he lay on the bed and closed his eyes. Pei Zhiyan gently covered him with the quilt, then turned and left the room.

Leaving the room, Pei Zhiyan's eyes flashed with a hint of ruthlessness. It was all because of her womanly kindness. If she had known this would happen, she would not have kept Xuanyuan Ping, this scourge, for so long.

Thinking of this, she quickened her pace, wanting to go back early to think of a solution.

Pei Zhiyan had just returned to Yime Garden when Xuanyuan Ping followed her in.

"How come Your Highness has the time to come to my place today?" Pei Zhiyan picked up the teacup and took a sip, with a hint of teasing and jealousy in her tone.

After Xuanyuan Ping came back from Jiangnan, he stayed in Qingyao Courtyard every day and seldom came to Yime Garden. There was a lot of discussion inside and outside the palace, saying that it seemed that Princess Pei Zhiyan was going to fall out of favor again.

Xuanyuan Ping smiled without comment, then slowly walked into the house. His eyes wandered around the house and finally stopped on Pei Zhiyan.

"I haven't had a meal with the princess for a long time. I happened to be free today, so I came here." Xuanyuan Ping walked to the table and sat down naturally.

"I am naturally happy that Your Majesty can come." Pei Zhiyan walked to Xuanyuan Ping's side and gently poured him a cup of tea. "I will go and prepare dinner. Your Majesty, please wait for a moment."

Pei Zhiyan called Yinping over, gave her some instructions, and then returned to the table.

Xuanyuan Ping picked up the teacup, took a sip, looked at Pei Zhiyan deeply, and then asked slowly, "The princess went out for a day today. Is there something important?"

Pei Zhiyan replied naturally, "I went to a farm in the suburbs of Beijing where the General's Mansion is located today."

"Oh?"

"Alas, my only relatives now are those in the General's Mansion." Pei Zhiyan said as she wiped her eyes. "My grandmother has been frightened in Baiyun Temple last time. She hasn't been getting better these days. So I went to find Dr. Song Qingfeng and returned to the capital."

Xuanyuan Ping frowned slightly, "Did Divine Doctor Song say anything?"

Pei Zhiyan sighed softly, "Dr. Song said that grandma needs to rest and should not be exposed to any stimulation. He also prescribed some medicine, hoping to alleviate grandma's condition."

"Song the Divine Doctor doesn't like crowds, and he just needs a secluded place to grow some rare medicinal herbs. After searching for a long time, he found a farm in the suburbs of Beijing that is quite suitable. I will go to arrange this matter today."

Xuanyuan Ping put down the teacup in his hand and said meaningfully, "Princess, it's hard for you. For the sake of your family and relatives, you always work so hard."

At this time, Yinping came in with several maids, holding a fragrant dinner in their hands.

Pei Zhiyan smiled slightly and signaled the maids to put the dishes on the table one by one.

Xuanyuan Ping's eyes swept across the dishes on the table. They were all his favorite flavors, with good color, aroma and taste, and obviously prepared with great care.

The two sat opposite each other in a subtle silence. They finished their dinner with their own thoughts.

After Xuanyuan Ping left, Yinping came in with a bowl of bird's nest porridge. She looked at Pei Zhiyan's haggard face and was filled with worry.

"Miss, you hardly ate anything tonight, which is not good for your health." Yin Ping said softly, handing the bird's nest porridge to Pei Zhiyan, "This is specially made for you by me, with some of your favorite osmanthus and red dates added in it."

Pei Zhiyan raised her head slightly, took the bowl of bird's nest porridge and took a bite. Although the bird's nest porridge had a fragrant aroma and a smooth texture, she felt it was tasteless. Today, she really had no appetite.

She put down the bowl, sighed softly, and said to Yin Ping, "Put it away. I really don't have much appetite today."

Yinping watched Pei Zhiyan put down the bowl and couldn't help feeling worried. She knew that Pei Zhiyan was worried about something and wanted to comfort her, but she didn't know what to say. She could only silently pick up the bowl and walk out.

At this time, we must stay calm in front of Xuanyuan Ping and not let him see any flaws. Thinking of this, Pei Zhiyan asked Yin Liu to call the head of the palace guards over.

Now, Pei Zhiyan had replaced the palace guards with her own people. On the surface, they looked like ordinary guards, but in fact, they were elites secretly trained in the General's Mansion.