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

Chen was the one who reacted quickly and continued, "How can we let the princess starve? Mother had people prepare a lot of food early in the morning. Princess, please come into the mansion quickly so that we can have some delicious food too."

Madam Lin wiped her tears, reached out her hand and tapped Chen's head, and scolded with a smile, "Look at what you said, why do you call it freeloading? Have you been deprived of food in the mansion all the time?"

All the female members of the family were amused by what Mrs. Chen and Old Madam Lin said, and the originally somewhat restrained atmosphere instantly became relaxed.

Pei Zhiyan also smiled and nodded, helping Madam Lin into the mansion. With a faint smile on her face, she looked at this familiar yet somewhat unfamiliar mansion, feeling a sense of security and comfort she had never felt before. All her fatigue and stress dissipated at this moment.

When they arrived at the hall, Madam Lin pulled Pei Zhiyan to sit directly at the first seat. Pei Zhiyan did not say anything polite and sat down openly.

Madam Liu asked the maid to serve a few cups of hot tea, and everyone sat around together, enjoying themselves. Now, Madam Liu was the housekeeper of the General's Mansion. She had a calm and steady temperament, which was in sharp contrast to Madam Chen.

Pei Zhiyan picked up the teacup in her hand and took a sip gently. The fragrant tea lingered in her mouth, bringing a light sweetness that swept through everyone, and everyone was filled with a deep affection and warmth.

Pei Zhiyan nodded to Yin Liu, who immediately understood and walked forward holding a pair of exquisite jade pillows.

"Grandma, this pair of jade pillows was specially prepared by Yan'er for you and grandma." Pei Zhiyan said with a smile, "You have always suffered from headaches. This jade pillow can relieve tension, calm your mood, and prolong your life."

At this time, Madam Liu took the pillow, stroked it and said, "Mother, this pair of jade pillows not only relieves tension, but also calms the mind and helps sleep. You and father can sleep on this pair of jade pillows tonight. I believe you will have a good dream."

"Yan'er is so thoughtful." Old Madam Lin smiled and nodded, her eyes full of pampering and gratitude.

Pei Zhiyan smiled and lowered her head without saying anything, but she was thinking secretly in her heart that this pair of jade pillows had another meaning. She hoped that her grandparents' family would sleep well in the future!

Pei Zhiyan smiled and said to Liu and the others, "My dear aunts and sisters, the uterus sent some fine cloth to you a while ago. Today, I want to borrow some to make some clothes for you and the sisters in the mansion to show my gratitude. I hope you aunts and sisters will not dislike it."

Pei Zhiyan made a gesture and Yin Liu came forward with a few maids, holding a few gift boxes. These gift boxes did not look big, but each box was heavy, and it was obvious that they contained a lot of cloth.

Everyone was obviously not expecting this, and they looked at the maids who came forward in surprise, confused in their hearts. This was the first time that the princess brought them gifts, and everyone didn't know what to do.

Madam Lin saw this, smiled, and said, "Since it is Yan'er's gift, you should accept it."

Everyone came forward to accept the gifts and express their gratitude, and the atmosphere in the hall gradually became warmer.

Everyone chatted about some family matters. Madam Lin gestured to Liu, and Liu put down her teacup. "The princess has been here for a long time, so she must be a little tired. Why don't you rest here? We will take our leave first and come back to accompany the princess and the old lady at lunch time."

When everyone heard this, they all stood up and left, leaving time and space for the grandparents and grandchildren.

The hall gradually became quiet, with only Old Madam Lin, Pei Zhiyan and a few maids serving them.

Madam Lin gently picked up the teacup, took a sip, and said with a slightly worried tone, "Hey, Yan'er, did the concubine of the Pei family marry into the palace cause any trouble to you?"

Pei Zhiyan lowered her eyelids to hide the ripples in her eyes, and said softly, "Thank you for your concern, grandma. Don't worry, no one in Prince Jing's Mansion can embarrass Yan'er."

Hearing this, Madam Lin looked up at her, a hint of doubt flashed in her eyes. This granddaughter was very different from the past. Today, her eyes were firm and as calm as a lake.

Madam Lin put down her teacup and said with some satisfaction, "Yan'er, you have grown up and changed."

"Yes, people always change." Pei Zhiyan smiled slightly, revealing a bit of firmness and calmness in her tone, "Just like this cup of tea, from hot to cold, from strong to weak, it is inevitable."

Old Madam Lin, however, felt heartbroken. The granddaughter whom she had loved since childhood no longer depended on her as much as before.

"Yan'er," Madam Lin looked at her and said, "You must remember that no matter how things change, the General's Mansion will always be your support. In Prince Jing's Mansion, no matter whether it is the concubine or Prince Jing, if they wrong you, the General's Mansion will definitely seek justice for you."

Pei Zhiyan was about to burst into tears. She was not worthy! How could such a stupid and brainless girl deserve the protection of the General's Mansion with all its might?!

In the previous life, if she hadn't been so stubborn, how could the general's mansion end up being destroyed? ! However, in this life, she would not let the tragedy of the previous life happen again, she swore secretly in her heart.

Upon seeing this, Old Madam Lin hugged Pei Zhiyan and couldn't stop her tears from flowing. Although Yan'er didn't say anything, how could she not feel bullied now that she was in Prince Jing's Mansion?

Prince Jing has always been a heartless and disloyal man. If I had known this would happen, I would not have asked for this marriage for her even if Yan'er hated me so much.

For a moment, several people in the room wiped their tears.

At this time, "Sister Yan!" The door was pushed open with a clang, and Lin Xiaoyu rushed in, looking at everyone in the room in surprise.

This Lin Xiaoyu is the legitimate son of General Lin Er, and also the son of Chen. Because he doesn't like practicing martial arts, he has been growing up in the capital. He is one year older than Pei Zhiyan, and he has protected Pei Zhiyan like his own sister since childhood.

He is now twenty years old, tall and fair, with red lips, white teeth, sword-like eyebrows and bright eyes, and his appearance is very outstanding.

"What's going on?" Lin Xiaoyu walked straight up to Old Madam Lin and Pei Zhiyan and asked in confusion.

Old Madam Lin wiped her tears silently, while Pei Zhiyan turned away and also wiped her tears.

"You naughty boy, when will you be able to be more steady?" Old Madam Lin scolded.

Lin Xiaoyu stood aside awkwardly, his eyes flashing with concern for Pei Zhiyan, "Princess, long time no see."

In the previous life, because of Pei Zhiyan, Lin Xiaoyu took a lot of crimes for Xuanyuan Ping and ended up dying tragically in prison.

Seeing Lin Xiaoyu now appearing in front of her in perfect condition, Pei Zhiyan felt a lump in her throat and tears started to fall again.