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

On the second day, Pei Zhiyan went to the General's Mansion in person again.

As soon as she entered the mansion, she happened to meet Lin Xiaoyu who was about to go out. Lin Xiaoyu was wearing a blue shirt today, looking very handsome and elegant.

"Are you going out, second cousin?" Pei Zhiyan asked with a smile.

When he saw Pei Zhiyan, a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes, then he scratched his head and smiled shyly, "Sister Yan, are you here to visit grandpa and grandma so early? I just made an appointment with a few friends to go to the Yingbin Building."

Pei Zhiyan looked at Lin Xiaoyu's honest and lovely appearance, and a warm current surged in her heart. She smiled and said, "Second cousin, I actually have something to discuss with you. Can I talk to you for a moment?"

"Sister Yan'er, you are too polite. Just tell me what's the matter. I will definitely help you if I can." Lin Xiaoyu said, patting his chest.

Pei Zhiyan couldn't help but chuckle when she saw Lin Xiaoyu's honest and somewhat embarrassed appearance. She knew Lin Xiaoyu's character very well. He was kind, loyal, and always considered others.

So, she said softly, "Second cousin, seeing that you are in this state, you should go to the appointment first and don't keep your friends waiting for too long. I will go to my grandfather to discuss something first."

Seeing this, Lin Xiaoyu turned around and instructed the servant beside him, "Go tell them that I have something important to do today and cannot keep the appointment. I will treat them to a drink another day to apologize."

The boy responded quickly and left in a hurry.

Looking at the servant's leaving back, Lin Xiaoyu turned around and said to Pei Zhiyan, "Sister Yan'er, let's go see grandfather together."

Pei Zhiyan smiled and nodded, "Okay, let's go together."

So, the two of them walked side by side and went to General Lin's study together.

When Pei Zhiyan and Lin Xiaoyu came to General Lin's study, they saw Song Qingfeng giving acupuncture treatment to General Lin.

Pei Zhiyan immediately stepped forward and asked with concern, "Grandfather, how is your leg disease? Do you feel better?"

General Lin smiled and replied, "With Dr. Song giving me acupuncture treatment every day, I am much better now. It doesn't hurt so much when I walk, so you don't have to worry too much."

Lin Xiaoyu also stepped forward and exclaimed, "Dr. Song, you are really a miracle doctor. Every time I see you treating my grandfather, I feel like you are a god who can dispel all illnesses."

Song Qingfeng smiled slightly upon hearing this, and said modestly, "Mr. Lin, you are too kind. I just tried my best to treat General Lin's leg disease. I am very pleased to see that his condition has improved."

Pei Zhiyan looked at Song Qingfeng's modest and gentle appearance, and she admired this miraculous doctor even more. She said, "Master is not only a superb doctor, but also a righteous person. He is really worthy of our respect."

Song Qingfeng shook his head and said, "Princess, you are too kind. I am just doing my best. Compared with heroes like General Lin who serve the country and the people, my contribution is really insignificant."

Song Qingfeng quickly completed the acupuncture treatment for General Lin. Afterwards, he tidied up the medicine box and said goodbye to everyone.

After Song Qingfeng left, Pei Zhiyan said, "Grandfather, Yan'er came here today because she has something to discuss with you."

General Lin looked at her, his eyes full of love and expectation. He said gently, "Just tell me. No matter what it is, Grandfather will do his best to support you."

Pei Zhiyan took a deep breath and said slowly, "Grandfather, you know that we didn't give Prince Jing the list he wanted last time, and he felt a little bit resentful. He hopes to establish a more direct connection with the General's Mansion so that we can cooperate better in the future."

When General Lin heard this, his brows furrowed slightly. He pondered for a moment, then looked at Pei Zhiyan deeply and asked, "Yan'er, what do you mean?"

Pei Zhiyan frowned slightly, and spoke after a moment, "Grandfather, Yan'er wants my second cousin to be the liaison between the General's Mansion and Prince Jing's Mansion."

As soon as she finished speaking, Lin Xiaoyu, who was leisurely drinking tea, was stunned. He put down the teacup in his hand and looked at Pei Zhiyan in surprise, "Me?" There was a hint of uncertainty and doubt in his voice.

Pei Zhiyan looked at Lin Xiaoyu and nodded, saying, "My second cousin is young and promising, smart and resourceful, and he has no official position and has not been involved in officialdom. Close contact with him will not attract the attention of those who are interested."

General Lin nodded slightly after hearing what Pei Zhiyan said. "Since Yan'er trusts your cousin so much, let him have a try."

Hearing what General Lin said, Pei Zhiyan breathed a sigh of relief and said softly, "Thank you, Grandfather."

General Lin turned to Lin Xiaoyu again, a trace of worry flashed in his eyes, and said earnestly, "Yu'er, although you are smart and resourceful, you have always been a little naughty and lazy. This mission is very important. It is related to the cooperation between our General's Mansion and Prince Jing's Mansion. You must be extra careful and cannot be negligent in the slightest."

Hearing what General Lin said, Lin Xiaoyu muttered in dissatisfaction, "Grandfather, how can you say that to your grandson?" But then he looked at Pei Zhiyan and said with a firm look in his eyes, "Grandfather, I will be careful. Since Sister Yan trusts me so much, I will definitely not let her down."

Pei Zhiyan looked at Lin Xiaoyu and smiled, "Thank you for your hard work, second cousin. Please be on time to attend the Cuju competition at the Princess's residence on the fifth day of next month."

"Then, my second cousin can take the opportunity to join Prince Jing's Cuju team. This way, it will be easier for my second cousin to contact Prince Jing in the future."

"No problem." Lin Xiaoyu replied with a smile.

On this day, Pei Zhixuan returned to the Pei Mansion with bags of gifts. After all, Cui Yue'e was pregnant, and she couldn't pretend not to know. It was just the right opportunity to go back and see her aunt.

When she arrived at the Pei Mansion, she symbolically paid a visit to Old Madam Pei and Cui Yue'e, exchanged a few polite words, presented a few gifts of moderate value, and then could not wait to go to Madam Yun's courtyard.

After Pei Zhixuan said goodbye to Cui Yue'e, she hurried to Yun's courtyard. She walked through the familiar corridors, around the flower-filled gardens, and finally arrived at Yun's door. She knocked on the door gently, her heart full of anticipation and excitement.

Aunt Yun's life in the mansion was not easy at the moment. Her power as housekeeper had been taken away, and she had to stay in the yard all day preparing meals for Cui Yue'e.

Cui Yue'e's taste became more and more picky. The food sent to her was either too salty or too bland. Sometimes, Aunt Yun had to cook a bowl of bird's nest porridge two or three times before she was satisfied.

When Pei Zhixuan walked into Aunt Yun's yard, she was shocked. There was no longer the radiant Aunt Yun. Instead, she saw a middle-aged woman with a haggard face and a depressed spirit. She had completely lost her former confidence and charm.

Aunt Yun was pleasantly surprised to see Pei Zhixuan standing outside the door. She took Pei Zhixuan's hand, gently stroked her cheek, and said, "Xuan'er, you're back."