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

Pei Zhiyan called Manager Yu over for questioning and carefully checked the account books. In just a few months, the shops under her name had frequent transactions and the managers of many shops had been replaced. Seeing this series of records, Pei Zhiyan nodded with satisfaction.

Xuanyuan Ping naturally didn't notice these things, or he didn't care about them at all. After all, Prince Jing's Mansion was not short of money now, and even if it was short of money, Pei Zhiyan would naturally make up for it.

He is now focusing on more concerning matters, such as the court's dynamics and the deployment of officials.

He also did not notice the silent personnel changes in Prince Jing's Mansion. Some new faces appeared among the maids and servants in each courtyard, and some people given by General Lin had quietly entered the palace guards. These people were elites who had been strictly screened and trained, and they only obeyed Pei Zhiyan's orders.

Now is not the time to turn against Xuanyuan Ping. On the contrary, she needs to gain more of his trust. She will continue to keep a low profile and strengthen her control over Xuanyuan Ping. In this way, she will be able to better implement her plans and prepare for future actions.

On the way back home, because this was a secret trip, Pei Zhiyan just took an ordinary carriage. The carriage drove slowly on the busy streets, and Pei Zhiyan and Yin Liu sat quietly in the carriage.

Suddenly, a loud and arrogant shout came from the front, "Get out of the way, everyone!" The voice was full of arrogance and disdain.

The coachman quickly stopped the carriage to the side of the street. Pei Zhiyan lifted the curtain and looked out.

A group of people riding on tall horses swept through the busy streets like a gust of wind. They were dressed in gorgeous brocade clothes, wearing golden crowns on their heads, with swords hanging from their waists. They were aggressive and their horses' hooves stomped on the ground, making a deafening sound. Pedestrians on the roadside avoided them one after another, and no one dared to approach them.

A child was knocked to the ground on the roadside and was crying non-stop. His mother hurried over, picked up the child, and caressed his wounds with heartache. The scene of the mother and child was so pitiful.

Pei Zhiyan looked at this scene and couldn't help feeling angry, and she clenched her fists involuntarily.

"Who just passed by?" Pei Zhiyan asked.

"Princess, it's His Royal Highness the Crown Prince." The driver replied respectfully.

Pei Zhiyan frowned. She knew that the Crown Prince was always known for his arrogance and domineering behavior, but she didn't expect that he would be so disregarding of the safety of the people.

At this time, many people had gathered on the roadside. They watched His Royal Highness the Crown Prince's team go away and started talking.

"This prince is really too much. He actually treats the people like this!" said a middle-aged man.

"Yeah, if he was an ordinary person, I would have taught him a lesson long ago." Another young man said gritting his teeth.

"Yinliu, go down and see what's going on." Pei Zhiyan signaled, and Yinliu jumped off the carriage.

Yinliu walked up to the mother and son, said a few words of comfort, handed them a purse, and then turned back.

Sitting in the carriage, Pei Zhiyan knew that she had been a little cold towards Xuanyuan Ping these days, which had made him suspicious. It seemed that it was time to give him some sweet treats.

After returning home, Pei Zhiyan came to Xuanyuan Ping's study again. This time, Xuanyuan Ping was the only one in the room.

It turned out that because of what happened last night, Pei Zhixuan was in a bad mood with Xuanyuan Ping. It was said that when Xuanyuan Ping went to Yuxiangxie last night, he was turned away, and Pei Zhixuan ordered people to lock the door after she returned.

Pei Zhiyan had no intention of caring about these trivial matters, but she had an extremely gossipy Yin Liu by her side. As long as there was any movement in Yuxiangxie, she would definitely nag in Pei Zhiyan's ear for a while.

Pei Zhiyan gently pushed open the door of the study and saw Xuanyuan Ping sitting at the desk, frowning, as if thinking about something. She walked over gently, smiled, and said, "Your Highness, it's getting late, you need to take care of yourself."

Xuanyuan Ping raised his head and saw that it was Pei Zhiyan. A hint of surprise and disappointment flashed across his eyes, but he immediately regained his composure, smiled slightly, and said, "Thank you for your concern, Princess."

Pei Zhiyan took in his expression calmly. Haha, he was so disappointed because he didn't see Pei Zhixuan.

Pei Zhiyan asked softly, "Your Majesty, you look a little tired today. Is there something bothering you?"

Xuanyuan Ping smiled slightly and shook his head, "Nothing, just some government affairs, not worth mentioning."

Pei Zhiyan said softly again, "Your Majesty, you don't have to hide it from me. We are husband and wife, we should support each other and face difficulties together."

Xuanyuan Ping looked at the concern in her eyes, sighed, and said, "Recently, some people in the court have raised some doubts and dissatisfaction with this king, which makes this king feel a little pressured."

Pei Zhiyan frowned slightly after hearing this, "Your Highness, you are now in the ascendant in the court. Could it be that someone is behind these people's doubts and dissatisfaction?"

Xuanyuan Ping nodded, a hint of coldness flashed in his eyes, "The Crown Prince has always been dissatisfied with me, and I'm afraid he has something to do with this incident."

Pei Zhiyan pondered for a moment and said, "Your Majesty, I think we should turn the passive situation into the active one."

Xuanyuan Ping looked at Pei Zhiyan, a gleam in his eyes, "Oh? Princess, do you have any good ideas?"

Pei Zhiyan smiled slightly and said, "Your Highness, the prince seems to be a little idle recently. It's time to find something for him to do. This way, he won't have the energy to stare at you."

Xuanyuan Ping nodded and looked up at Pei Zhiyan, "Well, the princess is right, but what can we find for the prince?"

Pei Zhiyan smiled slightly, with a sly look in her eyes, and said, "Recently, floods in the south have become increasingly serious, and the people have been displaced and are living in misery."

"If the prince can take the initiative to volunteer and personally go south to provide disaster relief, he will surely win the hearts of the people and also show that he cares about the country and the people."

"But the prince will definitely compete with the prince to go south..."

Before Pei Zhiyan finished her words, Xuanyuan Ping's mind lit up and he understood what she meant. He knew the prince's character too well. He was rash, impulsive, and competitive. If he asked for permission to go south, Xuanyuan Zheng would certainly compete with him to provide disaster relief. According to the emperor and the ministers, they would definitely send the prince.

The emperor has always favored the prince. Although Xuanyuan Ping now has a seat in the court, the emperor still values ​​the prince more. He will definitely think that if the prince takes action, the disaster relief will be safe.

However, Xuanyuan Ping knew that the prince lacked thoughtful wisdom. If he did not have the help of wise men during his trip south to provide disaster relief, there would probably be chaos.

However, if Xuanyuan Zheng can really successfully control the flood, then after returning to Beijing, his reputation will surely soar and his position will be more stable. Wouldn't it be even more difficult to deal with him?