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

In the banquet hall, Butler Li hurriedly walked up to Xuanyuan Ping and whispered a few words, saying that the concubine had entered smoothly.

Xuanyuan Ping nodded with satisfaction and went to entertain the guests.

Xuanyuan Ping looked at Pei Zhiyan in the hall. He saw her interacting with everyone with ease, chatting and laughing, making the atmosphere of the whole banquet more lively. He felt dazed.

This woman was very different today than in the past. In the past, the more important the occasion, the more this woman would stick to him and show her affection. But today, from the moment she entered the hall until now, she hadn't even glanced at him.

Oh, it’s better this way. Even though I usually hate her in my heart, I have to be perfunctory to her. Now that she is so smart, maybe I won’t hate her so much.

Xuan'er has already entered the house. Xuan'er is the person that he holds dearest in his heart. Just because this woman is the legitimate daughter of Pei family, he has to marry her, and can only let Xuan'er be a concubine.

Xuan'er is so gentle and kind. She has waited for me for so many years before she had the opportunity to enter the palace. I absolutely cannot let her suffer any grievances again.

Xuanyuan Ping's thoughts drifted to that cold winter, when he first met Pei Zhixuan.

At that time, she was only about five years old, and she was only eight years old. On that day, a group of eunuchs and palace maids suddenly appeared in front of her, like hungry wolves. They kicked her, scolded her, and treated her like a mouse. She was terrified and helpless. In this palace, she had no relatives or friends.

The reason they dared to bully him like this was simply because he was an unfavored prince, his mother was no longer around, and he lived a life of walking on thin ice every day.

At this moment, Xuan'er appeared. She stood in front of him and used her petite body to shield him from the wind and rain.

"Stop! How can you bully a child!" Her voice was clear and her tone was firm.

Perhaps they recognized her, and after her scolding, the eunuchs and palace maids stopped their evil deeds instantly and scattered like birds and beasts.

From that moment on, I was deeply moved by Xuan'er's courage and kindness. Her appearance was like a beam of light that illuminated my dark world.

I was so hungry at that time that I picked up the food that fell on the ground and stuffed it into my mouth.

Xuan'er couldn't help but remind him, "These things are too dirty, they can't be eaten."

As she spoke, she took out a wrapped handkerchief from her sleeve, which contained two cakes, and handed them to herself, "My family secretly asked me to bring these with me when I came here, fearing that I would be hungry before the palace banquet."

Just as she took the cake, she heard someone looking for her, "Miss, Miss, where have you been?"

She made a hushing gesture, stuffed the handkerchief into herself, and was about to leave.

"what's your name?"

"My last name is Pei. If you have time to leave the palace, you can come to Pei Mansion to find me!" She winked mischievously and left quickly.

On the handkerchief were embroidered her small handwriting, "Xuan'er."

When he grew up, he really went to Pei Mansion, but unexpectedly he was entangled by Pei Zhiyan.

Pei Zhiyan used the power in her family to force him to submit and agree to the arranged marriage, which made him feel humiliated again!

When she was young, she was bullied by a group of eunuchs and palace maids because she was weak. Now, she still cannot escape the unfair fate!

Thinking of this, Xuanyuan Ping glared at Pei Zhiyan fiercely again.

Pei Zhiyan's eyelids suddenly twitched at this moment. She couldn't imagine that Xuanyuan Ping was resenting her in his heart at this moment.

Since I'm the principal wife of Prince Jing's Mansion, I have to act like a principal wife. Everyone who comes is a guest, and I have to greet them openly, haha.

Pei Zhiyan was busy entertaining the noble ladies and was having a great time.

There were also those who were curious and knew the relationship between Pei Zhiyan and Pei Zhixuan. Seeing Pei Zhiyan's happy expression, they secretly mocked her in their hearts, thinking that this person must be a fool. She was as happy about her husband taking a concubine as she was about taking a daughter-in-law.

Pei Zhiyan, however, turned a blind eye to it and tried her best to play the role of a qualified princess of Prince Jing's Mansion.

At this time, Mrs. Liang, the wife of the Marquis of Loyalty, came over with a frown on her face and asked in a reproachful tone, "Princess, the auspicious time has passed for a long time, why hasn't the banquet started yet?"

Although she was the wife of the Marquis of Loyalty, she showed no respect in front of Pei Zhiyan, the Princess of Jing. Instead, she often acted like an elder.

After all, although it was a marquisate, they had a queen. The current queen was the eldest daughter of the Marquis of Loyalty, and the prince was the queen's legitimate son. The Marquis of Loyalty was still a prominent family, and there was no shortage of titles in the family. Even the current prince had to call her "Aunt" when he saw her, not to mention the younger generation, the unpopular Princess Jing.

Liang glanced at Pei Zhiyan with contempt, with a sneer on her lips, and continued, "Princess Jing, you are the mistress of the Jing Palace, you can't be so willful. Today is a happy event in the Jing Palace, and everyone is waiting for the feast to begin."

Pei Zhiyan smiled gently and secretly laughed in her heart. This Liang, obviously an elder, only knew how to take advantage of her age and speak so harshly.

However, there is also an advantage. Liang likes to use her status to meddle in other people's affairs and never misses any opportunity to discipline others. Every time I met her in my previous life, I was often ridiculed by her.

However, today Pei Zhiyan hoped that Liang could mind her own business. Maybe she could be of great help.

Pei Zhiyan couldn't help but sigh, and a helpless expression appeared on her face again. She shook her head and replied, "Madam Liang, you don't know that being the mistress of the house is not as easy as you think. Although today is a happy event in Prince Jing's mansion, it is not just my job to host the banquet."

As Pei Zhiyan spoke, like a bullied wife, she involuntarily picked up her handkerchief and gently wiped the corners of her eyes. This small action revealed her inner dissatisfaction and helplessness.

Liang looked at Pei Zhiyan suspiciously, "What do you mean?"

"Forget it, it's just a small matter, not worth mentioning." Pei Zhiyan calmed down and said calmly.

At this time, Yin Liu stepped forward and said, "Miss, please stop covering up for the concubine. You can't bear this grievance alone."

Pei Zhiyan pulled Yinliu's hand, signaling her not to continue.

After hearing this, Liang frowned and said, "What do you mean by this?"

"Princess, even if you don't allow me to, I will say it anyway. I really can't stand it any more." Yin Liu continued.

For a moment, everyone was attracted by the sound, and the guests were whispering and talking.

Pei Zhiyan glanced at everyone casually, and seeing that everyone's curiosity was piqued, she said, "Well, today is a happy event for Prince Jing's Mansion. It is an honor for Prince Jing's Mansion to have you all here. Everyone wait for a moment, and then we can start the feast."

At this time, Liang frowned and said with a puzzled look on her face, "Princess Jing, you are the mistress of the Jing Palace. Who in this palace can let you suffer injustice?!"

Everyone was confused. Although Xuanyuan Ping did not favor Pei Zhiyan, she was the only one in the backyard now. The concubine had not yet entered the house, and there was no serious mother-in-law to make things difficult for her. What kind of grievances could she suffer?

Then, Liang said to Yin Liu, "Tell me, tell me what's going on?"