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

When Mother Xue heard this, she immediately frowned and said seriously, "Princess, are you trying to slap the face of the palace by saying this? A woman marries into her husband's family and raises children for them. Only families who don't know the rules would use a woman's dowry."

"Using the princess's dowry to support a concubine, if this gets out, won't people laugh at my Jingwang Mansion?"

Pei Zhiyan blushed and lowered her head and said, "This is actually my inconsiderateness. I just want to share the worries of the prince."

Haha, he really sounds righteous. The Prince Jing's Mansion is still supported by my dowry. In my previous life, the people in this mansion lived such a comfortable life relying on my dowry. It just so happens that I don't plan to be a complaining person in this life.

Since they all said so, it’s perfect. I don’t have to subsidize them anymore.

Xuanyuan Ping remained silent, with thoughts flashing in his deep eyes. Mother Xue continued, "Your Majesty, since Concubine Xuan has married into the palace, everything should follow the palace's rules."

"If a concubine in Prince Jing's Mansion spends money like this without restraint every month, the palace will not be able to support itself even if it has mountains of gold and silver."

"Besides, there is no family in the capital whose concubines spend more on food and clothing than the main wife every month. If this gets out, it will cause criticism and affect the reputation of the palace." Mother Xue said earnestly.

When Xuanyuan Ping heard the word "concubine", he felt a little reluctant. It was already unfair enough for Xuan'er to be a concubine. If he restricted her financially, he would feel really bad.

"But Xuan'er has suffered a lot of grievances, and I don't want to treat her harshly in terms of money." Xuanyuan Ping said hesitantly.

"Prince, you are going to do great things, but you cannot ignore the rules of the palace because of your personal preferences. Let the princess take care of the backyard." Mother Xue advised softly.

Oh, Concubine Xuan is so arrogant in the mansion, how can she be wronged? It seems that the prince has been bewitched by that foxy woman.

Pei Zhiyan picked up the tea and drank it silently. This was the first time that Mother Xue had a disagreement with Xuanyuan Ping in front of Pei Zhiyan. In the past, Mother Xue always tried her best to defend Xuanyuan Ping in front of Pei Zhiyan.

Xuanyuan Ping fell into deep thought, struggling fiercely inside. He understood what Mother Xue had said. It was indeed not easy for him to get to where he is now, and he must keep a clear head at all times.

So Xuanyuan Ping took a deep breath, turned to look at Mother Xue, nodded, and said, "What Mother Xue said makes sense."

"Okay, I understand." Xuanyuan Ping said in a deep voice, "Let's do this according to the rules."

The three of them sat for a while, and then Xuanyuan Ping left Yime Garden on the pretext of going out to handle official business.

When Mother Xue left, Pei Zhiyan personally escorted her out of the yard. She held Mother Xue's arm and said, "Mother Xue, today it's all thanks to you for persuading the prince."

Mother Xue smiled slightly, "Princess, you are too kind. I have done all this for the sake of the palace."

"Yes, for the future of the prince and the palace, we should all work together." Pei Zhiyan said with emotion.

After hearing what Pei Zhiyan said, Mother Xue actually thought of her more highly. Although this princess was a little weak, she was truly good to the prince, unlike that seductive woman who seduced her master.

Here, in the evening, Xuanyuan Ping went to Yuxiangxie again, and Pei Zhixuan greeted him with joy.

Xuanyuan Ping took out an exquisite wooden box from his arms and handed it to Pei Zhixuan.

Pei Zhixuan opened the wooden box and saw what was inside. Her eyes instantly became gentle. It was a white jade butterfly hairpin inlaid with pearls and jadeite. It was crystal clear and very beautiful.

Pei Zhixuan whispered, "My Lord, what is this?"

Xuanyuan Ping took out the butterfly hairpin with a smile and carefully put it on Pei Zhixuan's head.

Pei Zhixuan then circled around Xuanyuan Ping and asked softly, "My Lord, is Xuan'er pretty?"

Xuanyuan Ping looked at her, his eyes full of admiration and doting, and said with a smile, "Xuan'er is naturally the most beautiful in the world."

Pei Zhixuan lowered her head shyly, a blush on her face.

At this time, Xuanyuan Ping said, "Xuan'er, this hairpin is the last thought that my mother left for me. Do you know why I gave it to you?"

Pei Zhixuan raised her head and looked at Xuanyuan Ping, her eyes full of curiosity.

Xuanyuan Ping looked at her, a hint of deepness flashed in his eyes, and he said softly, "Xuan'er, in the past, mother was the most important person in my heart. Now, you are the most important person in my heart. I hope this butterfly hairpin can be with you and accompany you on my behalf."

Pei Zhixuan looked at him tenderly and gently held his hand, "My Lord, I will cherish this hairpin, just like you cherish me."

It seems that no one can replace her position in Xuanyuan Ping's heart. He even gave her his most beloved mother's relics. Pei Zhixuan thought proudly in her heart.

Pei Zhixuan looked at herself in the mirror again and again before taking it off and asking Mother Xu to keep it carefully.

"Your Highness, what did you say to your sister about the monthly allowance?"

Xuanyuan Ping sighed and said, "Xuan'er, I know you have lived a life of luxury since you were a child, but you also know that your sister is now the mistress of the palace, and the affairs of the backyard of this palace still have to be handled by her."

"I know you feel wronged, but I have no choice. For the stability and harmony of the entire palace, I cannot deny your sister any face."

Oh, this Xuanyuan Ping is so hypocritical. He is obviously reluctant to let Pei Zhixuan squander the money in his mansion, but he speaks so righteously.

Pei Zhixuan lowered her head and bit her lips, feeling very annoyed. It seemed that the prince did not change her sister's decision. She didn't know what shameful means her sister had used behind her back!

"Your Highness, I understand your difficulties." Pei Zhixuan raised her head, tears flashing in her eyes, and choked up a little as she said, "It's okay for me to suffer some grievances. As long as Your Highness and the palace can be safe and stable, that's the best."

Xuanyuan Ping hugged Pei Zhixuan in his arms and said, "I know that Xuan'er is the person who understands me the most in this world. From now on, if you don't have enough money in your courtyard, just tell me and I will give it to you from my private treasury."

Oh, private treasury? How can private treasury be as convenient as public treasury? I am not stupid enough to go to the prince for a few dozen taels of silver every day.

If he did this for a long time, the prince would surely get tired of it, right? If the prince really wanted to, he should be like his father and aunt, giving him a few hundred taels of silver to spend whenever he had nothing to do, so why would he need to ask for it himself?

Pei Zhixuan felt annoyed, but she still had to smile and entertain Xuanyuan Ping.