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

"I knew it, it must be that Prince Jing who has been wronged by the princess again!" Lin Xiaoyu said angrily. He has loved Pei Zhiyan very much since she was a child, so he was naturally very angry when he saw her being wronged.

"Princess, don't be so sad. I will go to Prince Jing to seek justice for you!" Lin Xiaoyu looked at Pei Zhiyan's delicate figure, feeling a pang of pain in his heart. He turned around and was about to walk out.

"Second cousin, I'm fine. No one has ever wronged me." Pei Zhiyan smiled faintly, "From now on, second cousin, please call me Sister Yan."

Lin Xiaoyu was stunned. Pei Zhiyan had always been indifferent to the people in the General's Mansion, even her childhood playmate, herself, was no exception. Especially after she married Xuanyuan Ping, she became even more distant from him. Since then, she had never called him second cousin again.

Although Pei Zhiyan's eyes were still a little cold today, they also held a hint of warmth.

"I know that my second cousin and the family members in my grandparents' house have always treated me very well," Pei Zhiyan said softly, "You are the only ones closest to me."

Lin Xiaoyu's face turned slightly red, and a trace of pity flashed in his eyes, "Sister Yan, then tell me, why were you crying just now?"

Pei Zhiyan wiped her tears again and smiled, "I haven't been to the General's Mansion for a long time. I am very excited to see my grandmother and second cousin."

Lin Xiaoyu clenched his fists, with a complex emotion in his heart, "If you are really unhappy, tell me, I will help you."

Pei Zhiyan nodded slightly, "Thank you, second cousin. From now on, I won't make everyone worry anymore."

"By the way, Sister Yan, grandpa wants you to go to the study." Lin Xiaoyu then remembered his grandfather's instructions just now.

"Okay." Pei Zhiyan stood up and bowed to Old Madam Lin, "Grandma, I'll go first."

"Go ahead." Old Madam Lin said lovingly.

Pei Zhiyan walked out slowly and headed towards General Lin’s study.

Pei Zhiyan stood at the door of General Lin's study, feeling mixed emotions. She knocked gently on the door and heard General Lin's low and majestic voice from inside, "Come in."

Pei Zhiyan took a deep breath and slowly opened the door. The study was filled with the strong scent of ink and old books.

General Lin sat in front of the desk, his face was engraved with traces of time, and the wrinkles were as deep as ravines. His deep eyes emitted a firm and sharp light, as if they could see into people's hearts and see through all hypocrisy and lies.

Although his hair has turned gray, it is still neatly tied behind his head, making him look capable and tidy.

General Lin looked up at Pei Zhiyan, a hint of warmth flashed in his eyes. Just as he was about to stand up and salute, Pei Zhiyan hurried forward to support him, "Grandfather, there is no need to be polite."

General Lin had been wounded on the battlefield. Whenever winter came, his leg disease would flare up, causing him unbearable pain and making it impossible for him to walk.

General Lin smiled and pointed to the chair next to him, "Sit down, kid."

Pei Zhiyan sat on the chair, looking at General Lin, with mixed feelings in her heart. She knew that her grandfather had fought bravely on the battlefield and experienced countless life and death tests. In his previous life, he could have returned to the capital to enjoy his old age, but because of her, he had to be involved in the royal family disputes.

Pei Zhiyan sat on the chair next to her and asked with concern, "Grandfather, is your leg disease acting up again?"

General Lin didn't want to make Pei Zhiyan worry, so he just smiled and said lightly, "It's okay, it's an old problem."

Pei Zhiyan knew that these were General Lin's words of comfort. The pain hidden beneath the calmness and the heavy burden could not be described in words.

Outside the border of Yanbei, in the distant Medicine King Valley, there is a miraculous doctor with extraordinary medical skills, but few people can find him.

In the previous life, by chance, Xuanyuan Ping brought back the miracle doctor when he returned from Jiangnan. At that time, Xuanyuan Ping was infected with an epidemic and all the doctors were helpless, but this miracle doctor saved him from the gates of hell.

In this life, I must first find that miracle doctor and make him work for me. I believe that after finding that miracle doctor, I will definitely help my grandfather relieve his pain.

At this time, General Lin pulled out a list from under a pile of books and handed it to Pei Zhiyan, "Yan'er, this is what you want."

Pei Zhiyan picked up the list and looked at each name carefully. Pei Zhiyan asked the old general to prepare this list. In the previous life, it was because of this list that Xuanyuan Ping's power was greatly enhanced and he moved to the top of power little by little. Most of the people on this list swore allegiance to Xuanyuan Ping because of the friendship with General Lin.

Unexpectedly, after Xuanyuan Ping ascended to the throne, he discarded them, and none of these people had a good end.

"Everyone on this list is willing to follow Prince Jing." General Lin said again.

Pei Zhiyan was silent for a moment. She took the list, slowly stood up and walked to the brazier in the room. She took a deep breath and threw the list into the brazier.

General Lin looked at Pei Zhiyan in surprise, "Yan'er, what do you mean?"

Pei Zhiyan stared at the flames in the brazier. The list jumped and burned in the fire. A hint of coldness passed through her eyes. "Grandfather, no one can predict the future. Some things should be grasped in your own hands. Otherwise, one day, I will be the fish on the chopping board."

Pei Zhiyan gently raised her eyes and looked at General Lin, seeing the confusion and bewilderment in his heart. She knew she needed to make him understand that in this world, only power is the most reliable guarantee. Only by mastering power can one decide one's own destiny and protect the people he wants to protect.

But she also knew that her grandfather was a loyal and upright man who had his own principles and beliefs. This matter could not be rushed and she could only make him understand little by little.

General Lin looked at her, a trace of pain flashed in his eyes, and her eyes revealed a firmness and determination that General Lin had never seen before. He knew that this little girl he had always doted on was no longer the innocent child.

From the day she decided to marry Prince Jing without hesitation, he had been prepared. From then on, he would ensure her safety for the rest of her life, even if it meant mobilizing the entire family.

He originally had no intention of handing the list over to Xuanyuan Ping. After all, people like Xuanyuan Ping were extremely cunning and difficult to guess. If he was not careful, he would implicate those who followed him to the death.

But unfortunately, Yan'er had begged him many times, and he made up his mind after careful consideration. He regarded this list as a gift to Prince Jing, hoping that Prince Jing would treat Yan'er well after his success.

However, it now seems that this girl has become wary of Prince Jing and is no longer as open-minded as before. This may be a good thing.