After killing four concubines, the queen was sentenced to death and reborn

"She doesn't have the courage to do that. Besides, what did I do? I clearly didn't do anything! I just asked her to be in charge of the harem temporarily. It's such a good thing. There are many people in the palace who want to serve me." Zheng Xiyan lowered her eyes and chuckled, replying nonchalantly.

"Your Majesty, are you trying to win over Concubine Xian?" Biluo asked in a deep voice.

Zheng Xiyan smiled and said, "Win him over? She is not qualified yet. The Second Prince is still young, and his qualifications are still unknown. In this palace, the only person she can rely on is His Majesty, but His Majesty is not a reliable person either."

"If she is smart and can always behave herself, I will not make things difficult for her and her son. But if she has thoughts that she shouldn't have, then don't blame me." She has never been a kind person. Anyone who dares to covet her and her son's things will only end up with one outcome...

"My slave understands."

After Concubine Xian left Weiyang Palace, her legs went weak and she almost fell down. The palace maid supported her and said, "Your Majesty, be careful..."

"It's okay!" Concubine Xian waved her hands, her whole body was uncertain and her face looked very ugly.

"Your Highness, what does the Queen mean by this? Your Highness has always been law-abiding and has never offended the Queen. Why would the Queen…"

Xian Fei was so frightened that her lips trembled as she said in a deep voice, "I gave birth to the second prince. The queen must be wary of him. He can't escape no matter what."

"Your Majesty, let's go to the Zichen Palace to find His Majesty and tell him. He will definitely make the decision for you." The palace maid said naively.

Concubine Xian raised her voice and said self-deprecatingly, "Tell Your Majesty? What evidence do I have? The Queen asked me to take charge of the harem. If I tell Your Majesty at this time that the Queen wants to harm Ye'er? Will Your Majesty believe it?"

"But you..."

"In the past, I only thought that the Queen was tolerant and fair, but now, I have a new understanding of her." Concubine Xian said in a deep voice. It seems that the quiet and peaceful days are gone forever.

"My lady, what should we do next?"

"What should I do? What else can I do? I can only do as she says. She is the queen and I am just a concubine. Should I disobey her?" Concubine Xian said while gritting her teeth.

The maid complained: "Her Majesty the Queen usually seems considerate, gentle and kind, but now why is she so..."

"Who can't put on a good show? Everyone in this palace wears a mask, and they are best at disguising themselves." Concubine Xian said coldly.

Princess Shion

Xianfei came with cakes and waited outside. The eunuch in front of the emperor came out and said with a smile: "Xianfei, His Majesty invites you in."

"Thank you, eunuch." Concubine Xian said softly.

Xian Fei carried the cakes and stepped into the Purple Palace. "Your Majesty, I pay my respects to you. May your Majesty be well."

"Get up!"

"Thank you, Your Majesty."

"Why are you here at this hour?" Xiao Xuanchen looked up at her and continued to read the memorial in his hand.

The virtuous concubine placed the cakes in front of him and said, "I made the cakes that your majesty likes to eat. Your majesty, please try them!"

Looking at the plate of water chestnut cake in front of him, which was Xiao Xuanchen's favorite, a smile appeared on his face. The water chestnut cake was what Concubine Xian was best at making.

Seeing that he was not moving, Concubine Xian asked, "Your Majesty, why don't you eat?"

"I just remembered the past." Then he picked up a piece and tasted it, "It still tastes the same as before."

"As long as Your Majesty likes it." Concubine Xian said with a smile.

Xiao Xuanchen looked at her, took her hand and said, "The Queen has told me, I also think it's a good idea for you to take charge of the harem. I believe you will do a good job."

"Thank you for your trust, Your Majesty, but I'm afraid I can't do it." Concubine Xian said hesitantly.

Xiao Xuanchen smiled and said, "It's okay. If you don't understand something, just ask the Queen. The Queen will definitely teach you."

"But..." The virtuous concubine came this time, still hoping that His Majesty would revoke his order.

"What's wrong?" Xiao Xuanchen frowned and became suspicious when he saw her evading the request.

"I just feel that I am not good at management. What's more, I don't know anything and I am afraid that I won't be able to do it well when the time comes." Concubine Xian looked embarrassed.

Xiao Xuanchen patted her hands, "How could that be? You have always been careful and attentive. I am most relieved to leave this matter to you. Besides, since the Queen has chosen you, I cannot refute her decision."

"Empress Rong is narrow-minded. The Queen and I will not feel at ease if we leave the harem to her to manage. Only you are the most suitable." Xiao Xuanchen said in a deep voice.

They both said the same thing, she knew she couldn't shirk it, "Yes, I will obey your command."

"I believe you can manage the harem well." Xiao Xuanchen trusted her very much.

"Thank you, Your Majesty!"

"Okay, if there's nothing else, go back first! I still have a lot of government affairs to deal with." Xiao Xuanchen said to her with a smile.

The virtuous concubine asked carefully: "Your Majesty, you haven't been to Chonghua Palace for a long time, and Ye'er misses you. I know that the Queen and Concubine Yi are both pregnant, and your Majesty's heart is naturally on them, but I also want to ask your Majesty to spare some time to come to Chonghua Palace and sit down, okay?" This was the first time she asked for favor, and now, she could only rely on him.

Xiao Xuanchen smiled at her and said, "I will. I will go to see you and your son tomorrow."

"Not today?" asked the virtuous concubine.

Xiao Xuanchen said with some embarrassment: "I promised Concubine Yi that I would go to Yihua Palace to have dinner with her. Tomorrow I will go to Chonghua Palace."

"I understand. I'll take my leave."

"it is good!"

After paying her respects, Concubine Xian left the Purple Palace.

The maid saw that her face was not right and asked, "My lady, what's wrong with you?"

"Your Majesty is really doting on Concubine Yi more and more now. Perhaps they are right. Concubine Yi will become the second me." These days, Concubine Xian has heard the palace people discussing privately. After Concubine Yi gives birth to a prince, she is afraid that she will be on equal footing with her.

The palace maid laughed and said, "How is that possible? She would have to be lucky enough to give birth to a prince."

"Look at Concubine Yi now. After she got pregnant, she is no longer the Zhao Cainu who just entered the palace."

"If women in the harem don't compete for favor, then what is the point of entering the palace? In the past, I really overestimated myself." She always thought that the way His Majesty treated her was different from that of others, but now it seems that she is no different from others.

Weiyang Palace

Xiao Chengji was sitting next to Zheng Xiyan, eating cakes obediently. Zheng Xiyan wiped his mouth with a handkerchief and said, "Eat slowly."

Zi Rui walked in at this time, "Your Majesty, Concubine Xian just came out of the Purple Palace."

"Did she say anything to Your Majesty?" Zheng Xiyan asked. There were always her people in the Zichen Palace, and she knew everything that happened in the Zichen Palace.

"That's not the case, but His Majesty promised Concubine Xian that he would go to Chonghua Palace to visit them and their son tomorrow."

Zheng Xiyan smiled and said, "I understand."