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

Looking at Pei Zhixuan's back, Pei Zhiyan showed a scornful smile at the corner of her mouth. She picked up the teacup and sipped it gently.

"Miss, why did you agree to take Concubine Xuan to the Empress Dowager's birthday banquet? Concubine Xuan is..." Yin Liu asked in confusion.

Pei Zhiyan glanced at Yin Liu calmly, put down the teacup in her hand, smiled gently, and said, "Since she loves acting, let's give her a bigger stage to perform."

Yin Liu was confused after hearing this and frowned in confusion. Yin Ping smiled and said, "Young lady has her reasons for doing this. We just need to serve her well."

Pei Zhiyan smiled faintly and said nothing more. Since Pei Zhixuan wanted to go so much, she would just let her go. She knew in her heart that even if she disagreed, she would ask Xuanyuan Ping to take her there. There was no need for her to be a bad person.

However, this kind of palace banquet is not an ordinary banquet. If it were not for socializing, I really don’t want to go.

In the previous life, I suffered a loss at the Queen Mother’s birthday banquet, but in this life, I will let myself watch a good show.

A few days later, Pei Zhixuan came to see Pei Zhiyan again. How could she not buy some decent clothes to attend the Queen Mother's birthday banquet?

Pei Zhiyan was quite straightforward and directly allocated some money to her. Well, since the money came from Prince Jing's mansion, she didn't need to be stingy.

The day of the Queen Mother's birthday banquet soon arrived. This time Pei Zhixuan learned her lesson and planned to take a carriage to the palace with Pei Zhiyan.

After seeing the luxury of Princess Jing's special carriage, she didn't want to go out alone in such a shabby carriage again. What's more, she was going to the palace this time, and there would definitely be dignitaries and noble ladies at the palace gate. If they saw her coming out of such a carriage, how could she still have face?

Pei Zhixuan was waiting at the gate of the palace early, waiting to go out with Pei Zhiyan. When she saw Pei Zhiyan coming out, she went to greet her.

When Pei Zhiyan saw her, she just greeted her briefly, and Pei Zhixuan shamelessly followed her into her carriage.

In the carriage, Pei Zhixuan sat opposite Pei Zhiyan, her face full of excitement and anticipation. She kept arranging her dress and hair accessories, making sure every detail was perfect.

Although she had participated in many banquets in the capital, this was her first time attending a palace banquet. It was also her first time showing up in front of the nobles in the palace, so she had to perform well.

"Sister, does this outfit suit me today?" Pei Zhixuan asked coquettishly.

Pei Zhiyan looked at her, sneered in her heart, but smiled on her face and said, "Sister has been a beauty since she was a child. She looks good in anything she wears."

Pei Zhixuan was secretly proud when she heard this. She had always been very confident about her appearance. Now hearing Pei Zhiyan's praise, she felt that she was even more stunningly beautiful.

I have made full preparations for this palace banquet and will definitely shine at this banquet.

"Thank you for the compliment, sister. It was all thanks to the money you gave me that I was able to look so good." Pei Zhixuan said modestly, but there was a hint of pride in her tone.

Pei Zhiyan sneered in her heart. The Queen Mother has always been frugal and dislikes luxury. Pei Zhixuan is dressed in so many jewels today that she must be wishing she could take all her belongings with her.

Such an outfit would not only arouse the empress dowager's disgust at the palace banquet, but would also become a laughing stock among other noble ladies.

When they arrived at the palace gate, Pei Zhiyan walked out of the carriage gracefully. She was wearing a long green dress, which swayed gently with her steps, like a blooming green lotus. Her face was pure and elegant, and there was a faint elegance flowing between her eyebrows, which made people feel refreshed.

Seeing this, some noble ladies who were on good terms with him came forward to greet him. One of them, the family of Lord Chen, the assistant minister of the Ministry of Revenue, smiled and complimented him, "It's been a long time since we last met. The princess is still as graceful as ever."

Pei Zhiyan responded modestly with a faint smile on her face, her demeanor revealing a sense of calmness and nobility.

At this time, Pei Zhixuan also took a deep breath, concealed her inner joy and excitement, and got off the carriage happily.

As soon as she got out of the car, she immediately became the focus of everyone's attention. Some ladies were talking in low voices, pointing and looking at her strangely.

Pei Zhixuan noticed these reactions and felt secretly proud in her heart. Haha, it seemed that her beauty and temperament were enough to attract the attention of these people.

At this time, Pei Zhiyan saw the carriage from the General's Mansion arrived. A look of joy appeared on her face. She hurriedly greeted everyone and walked over there.

The carriage door slowly opened, and Madam Lin, Liu, and Chen got off the carriage one by one. Pei Zhiyan saw this and immediately went up to them, holding Madam Lin's hand, and asked with concern, "Grandma, you've worked hard all the way."

Old Madam Lin was also very happy to see Pei Zhiyan. She held Pei Zhiyan's hand, looked left and right, her eyes full of love and pride.

At this time, Chen suddenly spoke with a hint of sarcasm in her tone, "Oh, that Concubine Xuan is really eye-catching today." As she spoke, her eyes glanced at Pei Zhixuan who was chatting with several noble ladies in the distance.

Pei Zhiyan raised her eyes slightly and looked from afar, only to see Pei Zhixuan, like a beautiful butterfly, chatting happily with a few noble ladies with whom she was on good terms.

Her hair was decorated with all kinds of gorgeous hair accessories, which sparkled as she moved. She was wearing a gorgeous pomegranate red dress, the hem of which fluttered gently as she walked, and she was laughing so hard that her whole body was shaking.

Pei Zhiyan naturally understood what Chen meant and smiled gently, "Oh, she really put a lot of thought into it, just hoping to add some joy to everyone at this palace banquet."

Chen smiled softly, with a sly gleam in her eyes, "As long as she doesn't cause trouble for the princess, that's the best."

"Thank you for your advice, aunt. Don't worry." Pei Zhiyan replied with a smile.

Pei Zhiyan's gaze moved among the crowd and suddenly fixed on Cui Yue'e in the distance.

Cui Yue'e was wearing a purple dress today, with her sleeves fluttering in the wind, like a blooming violet, which made her face more beautiful and her figure more graceful.

Pei Zhiyan couldn't help but sigh inwardly, it seemed that Cui Yue'e was living a very comfortable life in Pei's house, and her complexion was much better than before.

At this time, Cui Yue'e also looked at Pei Zhiyan and nodded to her across the crowd. Pei Zhiyan smiled slightly and responded to her greeting.

The time had come for the palace gates to open, and everyone put on their clothes and headed towards the banquet hall.

Pei Zhiyan also calmed down and entered the banquet hall with Madam Lin and the others.