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

Pei Zhixuan looked at Xuanyuan Ping's back with tears in her eyes, and a hint of anger flashed in her eyes. Xuanyuan Ping had not been to Yuxiangxie for many days.

Ever since he and Pei Zhiyan came back from the south, he has been neglecting and ignoring me.

Pei Zhixuan recalled how Xuanyuan Ping had been gentle and considerate to her before. The two of them had drunk tea, admired flowers, listened to music, and chatted with each other, but now, all of this has become a thing of the past.

When Pei Zhixuan thought of this, she couldn't help feeling sad. No, she couldn't just watch Pei Zhiyan snatch him away like this. She wiped the tears from the corners of her eyes, turned around and left, returning to her room.

Xuanyuan Ping came to Yimei Garden. At this time, Pei Zhiyan was sitting in the courtyard, studying a book. Her eyes were shining with intelligence, her snow-white cheeks looked even more delicate in the sun, and her long eyelashes trembled gently as she turned the pages of the book, which made people feel very amazing.

Seeing Xuanyuan Ping walk in, the maids and servants who were sweeping the yard were about to greet him, but Xuanyuan Ping waved his hand to stop them.

He walked lightly towards Pei Zhiyan and saw that she was concentrating on the book and did not notice his coming. He stared at her quietly, with an inexplicable emotion welling up in his heart.

However, he quickly shook his head to wake himself up. This woman was not simple and he must not be fooled by her.

Xuanyuan Ping couldn't help coughing. Pei Zhiyan raised her head and looked at him in surprise. She quickly put down the book, stood up and bowed slightly, "Greetings, Your Majesty!"

"Princess, there's no need to be so polite." Xuanyuan Pingxu helped her and helped her back to the chair.

"When did the prince come?" Pei Zhiyan asked, with a hint of surprise in her tone.

Xuanyuan Ping smiled slightly and said softly, "I have been here for a while. Seeing that you are concentrating on the book in your hand, I can't bear to disturb you."

"The weather has turned cooler recently. Princess has always been in poor health, so you must remember to put on more clothes." Xuanyuan Ping said softly.

"Thank you for your concern, Your Highness." Pei Zhiyan lowered her eyes and said softly.

Whether in the past life or this life, Xuanyuan Ping has come to Yime Pavilion only a few times. He didn't come here today just to care about her health. He must have something to ask of her, Pei Zhiyan sneered in her heart.

"Why did your Highness come to Yime Garden today?" Pei Zhiyan asked directly.

Xuanyuan Ping pondered for a moment, then said softly, "I came here today to discuss something with the princess."

"Please speak, Your Highness." Pei Zhiyan said with a smile.

Xuanyuan Ping glanced around, Pei Zhiyan understood, and then she told the maids and old women who were sweeping the floor, "Everyone, leave."

Everyone responded and left the yard one by one.

When no one was around, Xuanyuan Ping took a deep breath and spoke slowly, "Princess, I know that the General's Mansion has always supported me, but up to now, I have no direct contact with the people in the General's Mansion..."

Xuanyuan Ping said this while observing Pei Zhiyan's expression.

Pei Zhiyan understood Xuanyuan Ping's meaning very well. He just wanted to take everything into his own hands.

"Your Highness means..." Pei Zhiyan deliberately dragged out her tone, hesitating to speak.

In the previous life, because of her passion for him, she listened to him and helped him persuade the General's Mansion to hand over the list of soldiers who were willing to surrender to Xuanyuan Ping. Xuanyuan Ping established contact with them one by one, and finally made the General's Mansion empty.

As soon as he secures his position as the emperor, he will get rid of him and wipe out the entire General's family.

Humph, how could I possibly make the same mistake again in this life?

"I want to establish closer ties with the General's Mansion so that I can better control the current situation." Xuanyuan Ping finally expressed his thoughts.

"Your Majesty, His Majesty has always been averse to court officials and princes forming cliques for personal gain. It is for this reason that I served as the liaison between the General's Mansion and Prince Jing's Mansion. Does Your Majesty no longer trust me?" Pei Zhiyan said calmly.

"How could I not trust the princess?" Xuanyuan Ping explained hurriedly, "It's just that the princess is a person in seclusion after all. The situation in the court is complicated and changes rapidly. Sometimes, even experienced court officials can't figure it out. The princess has never been to the court, and she may not understand the people in the court. I'm afraid that sometimes she will delay the opportunity."

Pei Zhiyan smiled and said, "Your Majesty is right. Since I have married you, I will always put you first in everything."

"It's good that Princess can understand me." Xuanyuan Ping took a few steps closer and took Pei Zhiyan's hand.

Pei Zhiyan calmly withdrew her hand and continued, "Grandfather is in a high position and has great power. If he frequently interacts with the prince, it may arouse the emperor's suspicion."

"I think my second cousin from the General's Mansion, Lin Xiaoyu, is a good candidate. Cousin Lin does not hold an official position now, and has a reputation in the capital as a lazy and dissolute man. If he often goes in and out of Prince Jing's Mansion, or meets with the prince at some places of entertainment, he will definitely not attract too much attention from others."

This Lin Xiaoyu is the second son of General Lin of the General's Mansion. Although he is from a military family, he just drinks and has fun all day long. But Pei Zhiyan knows that this is just an appearance. This Lin Xiaoyu is not a simple playboy. It's just that the General's Mansion asked him to hide his edge.

Xuanyuan Ping frowned, and couldn't help but feel a little worried, "Can this Lin Xiaoyu succeed?"

Pei Zhiyan smiled slightly, "Don't worry, Your Majesty. Although Cousin Lin seems to be unlearned and unskilled on the surface, he is actually very smart and resourceful. I believe he will be able to do the job."

Pei Zhiyan knew that the General's Mansion had always responded to her requests, so they would definitely agree to this matter.

In the previous life, it was Lin Xiaoyu who took the initiative to get involved in Xuanyuan Ping's team. Finally, in the factional dispute between Xuanyuan Ping and the prince, Lin Xiaoyu took the initiative to stand up and take the blame for Xuanyuan Ping, and ended up being executed immediately.

In this life, since I was the one who involved Lin Xiaoyu first, I must ensure his safety and prevent him from following the same fate as in the previous life.

Xuanyuan Ping nodded hesitantly, "In that case, let's listen to the princess."

Pei Zhiyan bowed her head and pondered for a moment, then said, "On the fifth day of next month, the Princess's Mansion will hold a Cuju competition. At that time, I will arrange a meeting between the prince and Cousin Lin."

"Before that, I will also communicate with the General's Mansion."

"Okay, let's wait for the princess's arrangements." Xuanyuan Ping said.

Next, the two of them looked at each other in silence. There was an awkward atmosphere in the air. Their goal had been achieved, and Xuanyuan Ping had no intention of staying in Yime Garden any longer.

"I guess Your Highness still has some official business to deal with. Please go ahead." Pei Zhiyan spoke to break the awkwardness.

Xuanyuan Ping showed a trace of relief on his face, and stood up, "Then I will go back first."

Pei Zhiyan bowed slightly and said, "Goodbye, Your Highness." Then she watched Xuanyuan Ping leave.

After Xuanyuan Ping left, Pei Zhiyan ordered with a cold face, "Someone, bring a basin of water."

A little girl quickly brought over a basin of water for washing face. Pei Zhiyan reached in and rubbed her hand vigorously, which had just been held by Xuanyuan Ping. She felt nauseous in her heart.