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

When they were far away, Pei Zhiyan also stood up and left. Yin Liu followed behind Pei Zhiyan and muttered, "Miss, this person's origins are unknown. How can he stay in the palace just like that?"

Pei Zhiyan glanced at Yin Liu calmly and said, "He is just an ordinary person. Even if he has some bad intentions, how much trouble can he cause? If he really took advantage of the loophole, it can only mean that the management of our palace is too lax."

Speaking of this, Pei Zhiyan remembered that the mansion's affairs really needed to be rectified. She heard that the mansion's expenses have always exceeded the budget in the past two months.

So, she told Yin Liu, "Go, ask Butler Li to bring the account book to see me."

Yin Liu responded and hurried to find Butler Li. After a while, Butler Li came over with a thick stack of account books.

Butler Li is Xuanyuan Ping's man, and he is in charge of all the affairs in the mansion.

Pei Zhiyan took the account book and read it carefully, asking about some details from time to time.

"Is there anything going on in the mansion recently? This month's expenses are a lot more than last month." Pei Zhiyan put down the account book and said with a frown.

Butler Li wiped the sweat from his forehead and answered carefully, "Reporting to the princess, Yuxiangxie spent a lot of money this month."

Pei Zhiyan asked doubtfully, "Yuxiangxie? What did they spend so much money on?"

Butler Li said hesitantly, "This... Yuxiangxie bought a lot of things this month, and there are still some bills outside."

"Isn't there a fixed monthly allowance for each hospital?" Pei Zhiyan asked with a frown.

Butler Li replied, "Normally the monthly allowance is fixed, but Concubine Xuan has to go to the tailor shop and the pastry shop every month, as well as socialize with the ladies and ladies in the capital. These extra expenses often make the monthly allowance insufficient."

Oh, how could a concubine like her have so many personal connections? She acts so arrogantly, Pei Zhiyan sneered in her heart.

Pei Zhiyan picked up a cup of tea, took a sip, and said lightly, "There is no order without rules. This money cannot be paid from the public."

When Butler Li heard this, he frowned and said distressedly, "But, Concubine Xuan's monthly allowance is not enough, so we always need to take some to make up for it."

"This rule cannot be broken. If Concubine Xuan breaks this rule, how will we manage new people entering the mansion in the future?" Although Pei Zhiyan's tone was light, there was an unquestionable majesty in her voice.

"If she has any objections, let her come to me."

Butler Li finally breathed a sigh of relief. This was truly a fight between two devils, and the little devil suffered. One was the princess in charge, and the other was the prince's beloved concubine. He dared not offend either of them.

Butler Li nodded quickly and said yes, then took his leave.

Pei Zhiyan had dinner, lay down on the bed, and had a good sleep until the next morning. Pei Zhiyan had a light sleep, so she got up at dawn and started to wash.

Yin Ping came in with a basin of steaming hot water and reported in a low voice, "Miss, Concubine Xuan has arrived and is waiting outside."

Pei Zhiyan heard this and sneered. She knew in her heart that Pei Zhixuan came so early in the morning because of what happened yesterday - the deduction of her monthly salary. She was indeed impatient.

She put down the towel in her hand, wiped her hands gently with it, and then said to Yinping calmly, "Let her wait."

"Yes, miss." Yinping replied.

"By the way, go and see if Mother Xue has had breakfast. If she hasn't, ask her to come and eat with me." Pei Zhiyan added.

Yinping understood, responded, and went to invite Mother Xue in person.

Pei Zhiyan inserted a jade hairpin into her hair, making her look pure, elegant and holy.

After Pei Zhiyan had packed up, she walked out of the inner room. Pei Zhixuan was dressed unusually brightly today, obviously in an attempt to overshadow Pei Zhiyan in terms of momentum.

However, this time she did not sit in the main seat like last time.

Pei Zhixuan saw Pei Zhiyan coming out, although she was unwilling, she still bowed according to the rules and said, "Sister, I pay my respects to you, elder sister."

Her voice was cold and her expression was extremely unsightly.

"Sister, please don't be so polite." Pei Zhiyan said with a smile, "Sister, you came here so early today, have you had breakfast?"

Pei Zhixuan glanced at Pei Zhiyan with an arrogant look, "My sister is not as leisurely as you are, sleeping until noon. My sister has to help the prince change his clothes and go to court at dawn every day, so how can she have time for breakfast?"

In fact, Pei Zhixuan had already eaten breakfast before coming over. She said that just to irritate Pei Zhiyan.

Pei Zhiyan didn't care and smiled faintly, "That's great, Mother Xue will be here soon, the two of us sisters can have breakfast with her."

Pei Zhixuan was full of contempt. She was just a wet nurse. Was it necessary to fawn on her like that?

At this time, Mother Xue, accompanied by Yin Ping, walked into the room and walked in, "Meet the princess, meet Concubine Xuan."

Pei Zhiyan walked forward with a smile on her face, helped Mother Xue up, and said, "Mother Xue, you are too polite. There are no outsiders here, so you don't have to be so polite."

Mother Xue obviously heard the conversation between the two. She glanced at Pei Zhixuan in a somewhat gloomy manner and said, "Alas, I am old and useless. I have no energy and can't get up early. Thank you for your concern, Princess."

"Mother Xue, what are you talking about? As the saying goes, an old person in the family is like a treasure. You are a treasure in our Prince Jing's Mansion." Pei Zhiyan flattered with a smile, "Let's go, let's have dinner together."

In her previous life, Pei Zhiyan would have disdained to do so. After living a new life, she has figured it out: just say what you want to say to whoever you want.

Mother Xue relies on Xuanyuan Ping's power and likes to act arrogantly in the palace. All she needs to do is say a few nice words to coax him. If she can use him well, this man will be nothing more than a sword in her hand, and she can hit wherever she points.

Sure enough, when Mother Xue heard what Pei Zhiyan said, she felt elated again and followed Pei Zhiyan to the dining table.

Pei Zhixuan felt contempt for Pei Zhiyan in her heart. She was just a wet nurse. How could a princess be so humble in front of her? What was the point of being a princess?