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

After a while, Commander Li came in with Yin Liu. He was tall and strong, with a resolute face and a pair of sharp eyes.

He knelt on one knee, clasped his hands together, and respectfully saluted Pei Zhiyan, "Greetings, Princess."

Pei Zhiyan nodded slightly, motioning him to stand up.

"Is there anything unusual with the prince recently?" Pei Zhiyan asked indifferently.

"My princess, the prince has been busy with official duties these days, traveling back and forth between the palace and the palace. However, a few days ago, the prince seemed to have made several trips to the outskirts of the capital." Commander Li frowned slightly and replied after thinking for a moment.

"Suburbs of Beijing?" Pei Zhiyan frowned slightly, feeling uneasy.

Commander Li nodded in confirmation, "Yes, Princess. The prince always travels in secret, only with a few trusted guards. And once he leaves the capital, he leaves our people behind, so our people can't follow him."

Pei Zhiyan was silent for a moment, with strong doubts and uneasiness in her heart. She knew that Xuanyuan Ping was a deep and elusive person, but why did he secretly go to the outskirts of Beijing late at night?

She took a deep breath and said, "Commander Li, continue to send people to secretly investigate the whereabouts of the prince, but remember to act carefully and not be discovered by the prince."

Commander Li nodded in response, with a hint of respect in his voice, "Yes, Princess. I will arrange it immediately and will not let you down."

She waved her hand calmly, signaling Commander Li to leave, and then fell into deep thought. She knew she couldn't act rashly and had to be cautious. Xuanyuan Ping was not an ordinary opponent. He was meticulous and decisive, and the slightest mistake would alert the enemy.

A few days later, the managers of the manor in the palace gathered together, ready to report their respective accounts to Pei Zhiyan.

As soon as Pei Zhiyan walked into the hall, she heard the manager of the hot spring villa where Pei Zhixuan was talking with other people. She couldn't help but stop and moved closer curiously, wanting to hear what they were talking about.

"I heard that Concubine Xuan's condition is really bad now." asked a steward.

"Yes, Concubine Xuan's hypochondria is getting worse now." The steward of Wenquan Manor sighed, "She keeps talking nonsense all day, saying that she will return to the capital soon, and then we will all die miserably."

Pei Zhiyan felt uneasy. What did Pei Zhixuan mean by "returning to the capital"? Did she think she was returning to the palace?

Although she was confused in her heart, she remained calm on the surface. After the internal affairs report was completed, Pei Zhiyan took the initiative to step forward and left the steward of the hot spring manor.

"Can you tell me in detail about the situation of Concubine Xuan that you just mentioned?" Pei Zhiyan's voice was gentle and majestic.

Wang Fu took a deep breath and told Pei Zhixuan everything about Pei Zhixuan's recent abnormal behavior.

"My princess, Concubine Xuan has indeed become a little different recently. She is no longer as noisy as before, but seems unusually calm. However, she often says some incredible things, such as..."

Wang Fu paused, as if looking for the right words to describe Pei Zhixuan's words. He took a deep breath and continued, "For example, she said that she would return to the capital soon, and then everything in the palace would be hers."

Pei Zhiyan frowned and asked in a deep voice, "Has anyone gone to the manor to look for her recently?"

"That's not the case. However, there were a few times in the middle of the night when I seemed to hear some noise in her room. But when I went to check, I found nothing."

"Well, this princess understands. Continue to monitor her movements closely. Report any abnormalities as soon as possible." Pei Zhiyan said lightly.

Steward Wang came out immediately.

Could it be that Xuanyuan Ping and Pei Zhixuan still had a secret connection? Why did he leave the capital late at night? She thought of what Pei Zhixuan had mentioned before about rebirth, and she couldn't help but feel confused.

Could it be that Xuanyuan Ping appears skeptical about all this, but is actually just trying to cover up his tracks?

Pei Zhiyan rubbed her swollen head, trying to sort out her thoughts. The moonlight outside the window was like water, quietly falling on her exquisite embroidered couch, adding a touch of mystery to this quiet night.

The situation in the capital is unpredictable. Although Xuanyuan Che is out of danger, he has not shown up, leading to rumors of his disappearance in the capital.

At the same time, Xuanyuan Ping was unusually active in the court. He jumped up and down, as if he was determined to win the position of crown prince.

She called Yin Liu again, "Is Concubine Xuan's diet at the manor arranged according to the plan?"

Yin Liu replied, "Miss, we have arranged for someone to take care of you at the farm, and the medicine is added every day."

If more stuff is added every day, Pei Zhixuan's hypochondria should be getting worse. According to what the manager said, although Pei Zhixuan talks nonsense every day, these words are not ordinary nonsense in Pei Zhixuan's ears.

She sighed softly, her mind full of thoughts. She knew she couldn't just sit there and wait for death. She took a deep breath and decided to start with Pei Zhixuan. She wanted to go to the hot spring villa to meet Pei Zhixuan in person and see what her mental state was like.

On the second day, Pei Zhiyan stepped into Xuanyuan Ping's study. Inside the study, Xuanyuan Ping was buried in a pile of memorials with a frown on his face.

Pei Zhiyan smiled slightly, walked to his side, and said softly, "Your Highness, my sister has been recuperating in the manor for a long time, and her birthday is coming soon. I want to go visit her, what do you think, Your Highness?"

Xuanyuan Ping was stunned when he heard this, put down the pen in his hand, and looked sideways at Pei Zhiyan. His eyes were deep, as if he was trying to find out Pei Zhiyan's true intentions.

Why did she want to see Pei Zhixuan today? Was she really asking to visit Pei Zhixuan out of sisterly love, or did she have other intentions?

Seeing Xuanyuan Ping remained silent, Pei Zhiyan lowered her eyes and said softly, "Your Highness, although my sister has hypotheses, we are sisters with deep affection and have supported each other for many years. Her birthday is coming soon, and I want to bring her some warmth and blessings, and by the way, see how my sister's condition is. If she gets better, I will take her back to the mansion to take care of her."

"Since you want to go, then go." Xuanyuan Ping finally nodded and said in a deep voice.

After Pei Zhiyan left the study, Xuanyuan Ping called his personal guard and whispered a few words to him. The guard responded and left.

He was not a person who would easily trust others, especially a woman as smart and scheming as Pei Zhiyan.

After returning to Yime Garden, Pei Zhiyan asked Yinliu to select some top-quality supplements and gifts with great fanfare, and she also personally chose a gorgeous dress to change into, making her look radiant.

Everything was ready, and Pei Zhiyan got on the carriage and set off for the hot spring resort.