In my previous life, I killed my whole family. In my next life, I killed the royal family.

At the Second Princess' birthday party, everyone became more restrained.

Princess Yong'an developed hostility towards the Qi family's daughter for some reason, and deliberately mentioned Lan Ting in front of everyone, using this to humiliate the Qi family and the Qi family's eldest daughter Qi Wan. She even pointed out in public that Lan Ting was a prostitute, trying to make Qi Wan feel ashamed and embarrassed.

The ladies present were afraid of accidentally offending Princess Yong'an and bringing innocent humiliation upon themselves, so they did not dare to say a word.

It was the aunt of the Qin Mansion who was present who stepped forward to smooth things over for Qi Wan and resolved the embarrassing situation. Princess Yong'an had to give up temporarily, but she showed a smug smile on her face.

Princess Yong'an turned to the Second Imperial Concubine and whispered, "The eldest daughter of the Qi family is just like this. She didn't dare to say a word when I insulted her."

The Second Imperial Concubine smiled and thought to herself that it would be wise for Miss Qi to remain silent in such an occasion. After all, her quarrel with the princess would only cause more trouble.

Qi Wan glanced at the triumphant Princess Yong'an and saw that her face was full of smiles, as if she had won a great victory and had taken advantage of everything.

Qi Wan thought to herself, "I will find a chance to teach this shallow and ignorant Princess Yong'an a lesson later."

Facing Princess Yong'an's provocative gaze, Qi Wan looked at her calmly and smiled faintly.

Some people feel jealous when they see others are better than themselves, which is a normal emotion.

As long as you understand that everyone's destiny is different and what they have is different, you will become more calm.

Some people, after becoming jealous, turn their feelings into hatred, and want to see the other person live a worse life than themselves, and even want to destroy the other person.

After doing this, it seems that the hatred in my heart will disappear.

In Qi Wan's opinion, the person who suffered the most was actually the princess herself because she was jealous and made things difficult for the lady of the Qi family in public.

The ladies present are all the mistresses of high-ranking families. Princess Yong'an, you will not marry in the future? You will not propose marriage?

You rely on the emperor, but can the emperor live forever?

"I'll wait and see what happens to you." Qi Wan's mouth curled up.

When the palace maids came in to serve tea and fruit snacks.

The Second Imperial Concubine and Princess Yong'an were talking quietly upstairs.

The Second Consort whispered, "Princess, if your sister-in-law's brother Li Zhi can marry the eldest daughter of the Qi family, it will only benefit your brother."

"What's the benefit?" Princess Yong'an curled her lips.

She wasn't pretending not to understand, she really didn't understand.

Yong'an was an unfavored princess. Above her was Princess Yongping, born to the queen, who was favored by the emperor.

Princess Yong'an was controlled by the Queen since she was a child in the harem and suppressed by her sister Yongping, so what she could learn was very limited.

The Second Royal Consort bit Princess Yong'an's ear and said, "There are many benefits. There are people to help you. There is money to be made. Do you know the strange fragrance shop in the East Market? It is owned by the Qi Mansion."

"Hmph." Princess Yong'an became even more unhappy after hearing this.

She liked a box of Lan Qingxiang from Qixiang Shop, but they actually asked for five hundred gold coins, which made her very dissatisfied. She was planning to ask her second brother to send someone to forcibly get dozens or hundreds of boxes back.

"So it's a shop opened by the Qi family. No wonder they are so rich. She even dares to take my money." Princess Yong'an said softly.

She thought that if the princess liked something and wanted to buy it, shouldn't the merchant be grateful and give it to her immediately? How could she still charge the original price?

Her maid repeatedly told the incense shop owner, "It is Princess Yong'an who wants to buy this box of incense."

"I understand, sir. Five hundred taels of gold." The shopkeeper said with a smile.

He also introduced another box of incense, "This one is worth a thousand gold coins. The Crown Princess likes it the most. She buys a box every month."

Princess Yong'an only now realized that the incense shop was the property of the Qi family. She felt resentful and wanted to take it away. "I will ask my second brother to take the incense shop away."

The two aunts and sisters-in-law sat in the upper seats, ignoring the guests sitting below, whispering to each other, and looking at Qi Wan from time to time.

The second imperial concubine, Li, was a daughter of the general's mansion and acted rather freely and casually.

Whether in terms of scheming or etiquette, she could not compare with the ladies from aristocratic families.

The ladies sitting in the palace were all smart and guessed that the Second Royal Concubine wanted to take this opportunity today to arrange a marriage for her brother Li Zhi with Madam Qi.

The ladies looked at Mrs. Pei, and when the people above were not paying attention, they looked at Miss Qi, then at Mrs. Pei, constantly making eye contact and making gestures.

Mrs. Qi Pei also understood what was going on. She felt uneasy and looked at her daughter with worry.

Pei was very nervous. "What should I do if the Second Imperial Concubine personally proposes marriage in front of everyone?"

Qi Wan looked at her mother, her eyes soothing her, "Don't be afraid," without a trace of shyness on her face.

Pei understood her daughter's thoughts: "I don't want to settle this marriage."

She believed that her daughter's lifelong happiness was more important than anything else. She could not agree to the marriage proposal even if someone put pressure on her on the spot.

Pei calmed down and quickly thought of a solution.

The banquet was about to begin, and a female official stepped forward and shouted, "Present a gift."

The royal wedding banquet is different from the banquets at officials' homes. Tables are set up to receive gifts, and all royal affairs are presided over by female officials, so that everything is in order.

The women in the Prime Minister's Mansion stood up first and presented birthday gifts to the Second Imperial Concubine.

"It's just a small gift to show my respect." Madam Pei presented a box respectfully, "Happy birthday to the Second Imperial Concubine. May you have this day every year."

The maid in charge took the box and brought it to the Second Princess, who took a look at it. Inside was a priceless white jade pendant.

The Second Princess smiled and nodded, "That's thoughtful."

The other ladies also came forward in order to present their gifts.

First the civil officials, then the military generals.

It was Mrs. Qi Pei's turn to come forward and present gifts.

"I wish the Second Princess a happy birthday and may everything go well for her."

The maid in charge took the box and felt it was a bit heavy, and showed a surprised expression.

She took it to the upper seat and opened the box. The Second Prince's wife and Princess Yong'an widened their eyes. The box contained gold bars.

The Second Princess smiled brightly. Compared to those jewelry, she preferred practical gold bars.

"Take it." The Second Princess waved her hand.

The maid in charge took the gift box.

After the gift was presented, a team of palace maids came in and replaced a cup of new tea for each person. The ladies took a sip of the tea to show their gratitude to the host.

After a while, the Second Imperial Concubine really spoke to Pei: "Madam Qi, the Li family has asked an official matchmaker to propose marriage. I wonder what Madam Qi thinks about it?"

Pei's face was full of smiles. She stood up and saluted, and first praised Li Zhi, "Mr. Li is handsome, talented in both civil and military affairs, and has a bright future."

The Second Empress and Princess Yong'an nodded in agreement.

Just when everyone thought that Pei would agree to this marriage in public, Pei suddenly changed her tone and refused directly, saying, "It's just that they are not compatible, and I'm afraid it will affect Mr. Li's future. Unfortunately, we have to give up."

As soon as these words came out, it was like a stone that stirred up a thousand waves. Everyone was shocked and cast their eyes on Pei. They secretly wondered in their hearts that she dared to openly disobey the Second Imperial Concubine's wishes. Wasn't she afraid of offending her? After all, the Second Imperial Concubine was of noble status. Who would dare to provoke her easily?

The Second Imperial Concubine and Princess Yong'an were also stunned. They obviously did not expect Pei to refuse so decisively. Their faces, which were originally smiling, suddenly darkened, and their eyes revealed anger.