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

As the night deepened, the palace lanterns were as bright as day, and the candlelight in the palace swayed in the breeze, as if whispering. Xiao Xuanchen stood in front of the window, looking deep into the boundless night sky, but his heart was surging. He slowly turned around, looked at Zheng Xiyan beside him, and whispered, "It's late, go to bed."

Zheng Xiyan lowered her eyebrows and responded respectfully, "Yes, Your Majesty."

The next morning, the sky was full of morning glow. Xiao Xuanchen had already left the morning court and hurried to the Purple Palace. As soon as he entered the palace, he saw Lu Ran standing there in armor. When he saw Xiao Xuanchen coming, he immediately knelt on one knee and said in a deep voice, "Your Majesty, I am here to see you."

Xiao Xuanchen nodded slightly, and said in a steady voice: "Get up."

Lu Ran stood up with a sharp movement, his eyes gleaming with determination. Xiao Xuanchen got off the imperial sedan chair and walked calmly into the Purple Palace, followed closely by Lu Ran with a firm step.

The eunuch in front of the emperor hurried forward to take off Xiao Xuanchen's cloak. He waved his hand gently, signaling the eunuch to leave, and then sat steadily on the dragon chair. The young eunuch immediately stepped forward, holding hot tea in both hands, and respectfully presented it to Xiao Xuanchen.

Xiao Xuanchen picked up the teacup and took a sip. The fragrance of tea filled the air. He closed his eyes slightly, as if savoring this rare tranquility. Then, he opened his eyes, looked at Lu Ran with a sharp gaze, and asked, "What's the matter?"

Lu Ran took a deep breath and said solemnly, "Your Majesty, I have found clues that King Ming was secretly communicating with a martial arts sect. I have also confirmed that the assassins in the hunting grounds of the palace were indeed ordered by King Ming."

Xiao Xuanchen's face did not show much emotion when he heard this. He just asked calmly, "Is the evidence conclusive?"

Lu Ran nodded, his voice firm: "The evidence is conclusive."

Xiao Xuanchen gently put down the teacup, a cold light flashed in his eyes, and he slowly said: "Then it's not my fault. Bring the King Ming to me immediately, I want to interrogate him personally."

Lu Ran bowed and said, "Yes!" He turned and left, his steps firm, as if he had seen the coming storm. Xiao Xuanchen sat quietly on the dragon chair, his eyes deep, as if he was thinking about something.

Weiyang Palace

Biluo's steps seemed a little hurried in the morning mist. She had received a secret letter from Lu Ran in advance, and her heart was filled with anxiety. She walked through the corridors without stopping until she arrived in front of Zheng Xiyan's bedroom. She slowed down her pace a little and walked in gently.

Zheng Xiyan was sitting in front of the window, dressing in front of a bronze mirror. She looked beautiful and elegant in the mirror. When she heard footsteps, she turned her head slightly and saw Biluo rushing over.

"Your Majesty, Commander Lu sent someone to deliver the message." Biluo walked to Zheng Xiyan and said softly.

A hint of curiosity flashed across Zheng Xiyan's eyes. She turned her head and looked at Biluo: "What's the news?"

"Commander Lu has found evidence that King Ming sent assassins to assassinate Your Majesty, and has informed Your Majesty of the matter. Your Majesty has already ordered people to invite King Ming." Biluo nodded heavily, with a hint of excitement in her tone.

Zheng Xiyan smiled lightly, with a hint of pride on her face: "Really? Then, it will be interesting to watch next."

However, a trace of worry flashed in her eyes. She knew that if the Ming King knew that she was in trouble, he would most likely take extreme measures. Biluo seemed to have noticed her worry. She frowned and asked in a low voice: "My queen, what if the Ming King wants to fight to the death?"

Zheng Xiyan sighed softly. She knew that Biluo was not only worried about the crazy counterattack of Prince Ming, but also that Prince Ming might use Prince Xiang's love for her to threaten her. Prince Ming knew about Prince Xiang's feelings for her early on. If he was really in a desperate situation, he would most likely mention this matter in front of Xiao Xuanchen.

Zheng Xiyan pondered for a moment and spoke slowly: "Tell someone to pass the message to King Xiang."

She whispered in Biluo's ear. After hearing this, Biluo's eyes flashed with determination. She lowered her head and replied respectfully, "Yes! I will do it now."

After saying that, Biluo turned and left. Although her steps were still hurried, her eyes were more determined. She had to pass this news to King Xiang as soon as possible so that he could be prepared. Zheng Xiyan continued to sit in front of the dressing table, looking at herself in the mirror with a turbulent heart. "Next, there will be another storm."

Shuang Ning, who was standing beside her, had a pair of bright eyes full of anxiety. She asked softly, "My Lady, are you really not worried?"

Zheng Xiyan turned her head and looked at Shuang Ning's worried face. She smiled slightly, and her voice revealed unquestionable calmness: "It's useless for me to worry. When enemies come, we will fight them with our soldiers and when water comes, we will block it with earth. This hurdle must be overcome." She believed that King Xiang had already thought of a countermeasure.

However, what she never expected was that Lu Ran had allied with King Xiang in advance, and King Xiang's people were already in King Ming's Palace at this time.

In the study room of Prince Ming's mansion, Prince Xiang and Prince Ming sat opposite each other, with a chessboard placed between them. The atmosphere between the two was somewhat tense, and each move was made carefully, as if each move was related to life and death.

Prince Ming looked at Prince Xiang, a trace of doubt flashed in his eyes. He put down the chess piece in his hand and said with a smile: "How long has it been since Fifth Brother last stepped into this Prince Ming's Palace? It's really unusual today."

King Xiang smiled slightly and replied, "Third brother, you are joking. Today I just want to learn chess from you."

King Ming looked at King Xiang's calm face, but his heart was turbulent. He always felt that King Xiang's visit today was not just for playing chess. He asked in a deep voice: "Is that so? I don't think so. What is your purpose?"

At this moment, the secret guard beside King Ming suddenly rushed in, looking panicked: "Your Majesty!"

Ming Wang frowned and asked unhappily, "What's the matter?"

The secret guard replied breathlessly: "Commander Lu brought a lot of people and surrounded the palace."

Upon hearing this, King Ming became furious and slammed the table: "Lu Ran? Who gave him the courage?" He turned and looked at King Xiang, with a dangerous light flashing in his eyes.

King Xiang calmly placed a piece and said with a smile, "Of course it was given by Your Majesty." There was a hint of cunning in his smile, as if everything was under his control.

King Ming finally woke up from his dream, but it was too late. His face darkened and he asked in a cold voice, "Have you teamed up with Lu Ran?"

Prince Xiang casually picked up the teacup beside him, took a sip, then put it down and said with a smile: "I don't have such great ability. Lu Ran is your majesty's man."

After hearing this, King Ming's eyes flashed with fear, and he angrily retorted: "Your Majesty's man? Is he still your Majesty's man?"

King Xiang smiled leisurely. He looked directly at King Ming, and his voice revealed unquestionable confidence: "Third brother, you should worry about yourself now! If you haven't done anything wrong, why do you feel so guilty?"

The King was deeply hurt by these words, and he slammed the table in anger, "Aren't you afraid that I will drag you down with me? Don't forget that I still have something on you."

King Xiang didn't care. He snorted lightly, his eyes flashing with mockery: "Humph! At this point, do you still think you can drag me down? You framed me before, and His Majesty already knew about it. Do you think he will believe you?"

King Ming was choked speechless by King Xiang's words. His face turned pale and his heart was filled with despair.