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

"It seems that mother has also guessed it." Zheng Xiyan's eyebrows raised and her expression became cold.

"Your Majesty! Could it be that Prince Ming and Prince Xiang..."

"Prince Xiang is not a threat, but Prince Ming is ambitious and we should be careful. Prince Ming was the candidate for the crown prince chosen by the late emperor. He has military merits and has always been feared by your majesty. Prince Ming has wanted to seize the throne for a long time." Once Prince Ming takes action, there will be chaos in the court.

Biluo said worriedly: "Then..."

"The position of crown prince can only belong to Ji'er, but now I have to be wary not only of the princes in the harem, but also King Ming and King Xiang." Zheng Xiyan frowned.

"I have lived in the deep palace for a long time, and some things can only be left to my father. Now it seems that the confinement of the Chen Consort and the Shu Consort will definitely be lifted. Your Majesty cannot lose the support of the Xi and Shen families for the time being."

Biluo sighed: "What a great opportunity, just like this..."

"It doesn't matter. His Majesty has already abandoned them anyway, and it is even more impossible for them to give birth to princes, so they can't pose a threat to me." Now, only if Xiao Xuanchen sits firmly on the throne, her son can rest assured in the future.

"Yes!"

Shoukang Palace

Xiao Xuanchen arrived at Shoukang Palace at noon, "Your son pays his respects to the Queen Mother, may the Queen Mother be blessed with good health and good health."

The Queen Mother waved her hand and said in a deep voice, "Don't be so polite."

"Thank you, mother." Xiao Xuanchen's face looked very bad.

Xiao Xuanchen sat opposite the Queen Mother and ordered in a deep voice: "Everyone, leave!"

"Yes!"

The mother and son were the only ones left in the palace. "Does the emperor know everything?"

"I already know." Xiao Xuanchen's face was gloomy. He thought for a long time and finally decided...

The Empress Dowager said helplessly: "Concubine Chen and Concubine Shu, it's time to let them out."

Xiao Xuanchen took a deep breath and said, "I think so too. I will issue an order tomorrow to release them from house arrest and send the two princesses back to their care."

The Queen Mother pondered for a moment, shook her head and said disapprovingly: "It is better for the two princesses to continue to stay in Shou'an Palace, and allow them to visit."

"Okay! I'll listen to my mother."

"The people in Shou'an Palace sent news that the Princess and Princess Xiang had gone to see the two princesses. Concubine Shu and Concubine Yi have lived in the deep palace for a long time, so this matter cannot be concealed."

The more Xiao Xuanchen thought about it, the angrier he got. He held his breath in his heart and said, "I am such a useless emperor. I am being led by my ministers by the nose."

"The emperor is still young, and has only been on the throne for a few years. Some things cannot be rushed." The Empress Dowager said earnestly.

"Mother! I really don't want to endure it anymore. I am the emperor!" Xiao Xuanchen was feeling very aggrieved now. His face was full of anger and he had no place to vent the rage in his heart.

The Queen Mother soothed him gently, "Emperor, you must keep calm now. Now is not the best time to attack Prince Ming and Prince Xiang. They have military merits and hold military power. You may not win if you confront them head-on. It may even shake the foundation of the country!"

Xiao Xuanchen was unwilling to give in again and again like this, "But I am not completely without a chance."

The Queen Mother said sternly, "You are not 100% sure. I won't allow you to do anything stupid."

"Mother!" Xiao Xuanchen lost his temper, all his emotions were written on his face.

"You are the only son my mother has. Nothing must happen to you again." The Queen Mother thought of her two sons who died young, and tears welled up in her eyes. It seemed as if God had never favored her. If her two sons had grown up, Prince Ming and Prince Xiang would have never had the chance to be valued by the late emperor, and Xiao Xuanchen would not be in such a passive situation today.

Xiao Xuanchen held her hand tightly and endured the frustration, "Don't worry, mother, I will always be with you."

The Queen Mother patted his hands and said gently, "Okay, let's eat first!"

"Ah."

That night, Xiao Xuanchen came to Weiyang Palace. After they had dinner, Zheng Xiyan saw him standing in front of the window, looking depressed, as if he had something on his mind.

Zheng Xiyan walked over with her belly bulging and asked softly, "Your Majesty, what are you thinking about?"

Xiao Xuanchen turned around and looked at her, took her hand, and said helplessly: "My mother and I have already decided. We will issue an order tomorrow to release Concubine Chen and Concubine Shu from their house arrest."

This was within Zheng Xiyan's expectations. She remained calm, lowered her eyes, smiled slightly, and said nothing.

Xiao Xuanchen smiled and asked, "It seems that the Queen already knows my decision?"

"When Princess Ming and Princess Xiang entered the palace today, I had already guessed something. Princess Chen and Princess Shu have been under house arrest for some time, and the rumors in the palace will inevitably spread outside the palace." Zheng Xiyan said calmly.

Xiao Xuanchen raised the corner of his mouth slightly, not knowing how to face her, "My queen is really smart."

"Your Majesty! No matter what you want to do, I will support you." Zheng Xiyan held his hand gently.

Xiao Xuanchen looked at her with a complicated expression and asked in a deep voice, "Won't you blame me?"

"Why should I blame Your Majesty? Although Your Majesty is the Son of Heaven and holds the life and death of the people in the world in your hands, the emperor also has his difficulties. I, as the queen, also have many difficulties. Naturally, I can understand why Your Majesty made this decision." Zheng Xiyan replied sympathetically.

Xiao Xuanchen held her in his arms and said, "In this palace, besides my mother, you are the only one who understands me."

"I am your Majesty's wife. Isn't it often said in the folks that the husband sings and the wife follows? No matter what your Majesty does, I will stand behind your Majesty. I am willing to share your Majesty's burden." Zheng Xiyan said softly. The two of them were not her opponents before, and they would not be her opponents in the future.

"it is good!"

The next morning, Xiao Xuanchen issued an order to lift the house arrest on Xi Muyao and Shen Aoning.

The gate of Yong'an Palace opened. Xi Muyao and Shen Aoning came out of the bedroom and couldn't believe it when they saw this scene.

"Empress Chen, Empress Shu, His Majesty has ordered that your house arrest be lifted effective immediately." The eunuch in front of the emperor stepped forward and said.

Xi Muyao was very excited when she heard this, and said with trembling lips: "Is this true?"

"Look at what Empress Chen said, it is of course true." The eunuch in front of the emperor said with a smile.

"What about the princess? Did His Majesty say to return the princess to me for raising?" Shen Aoning asked anxiously.

The eunuch in front of the emperor replied, "His Majesty said that the two princesses should continue to be raised in Shou'an Palace and be raised by the concubines, but you two are allowed to visit them."

Shen Aoning was extremely excited and was very satisfied with the result. She was already content to be able to see her daughter often. "Thank you, Your Majesty, and thank you, Queen Dowager." They both knelt down to express their gratitude.

After the eunuch left, Xi Muyao smiled and said, "Ao Ning, is this true? We are really released from house arrest. We are free."

Shen Aoning smiled bitterly and said, "Freedom? How can there be any freedom after entering the palace?"