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

The next morning, the sun shone through the layers of palace walls, dappling onto the bluestone slabs. The ladies from outside the palace followed the rules and entered the palace to pay respects to the Queen Zheng Xiyan. Zheng Xiyan sat on the jade throne in the Weiyang Palace, her golden phoenix crown gleaming brightly in the sun, her eyes deep and peaceful, as if she could see into people's hearts.

The ladies came forward to pay their respects one by one. Their manners were dignified and their words were respectful, revealing their awe and admiration for the young queen. After everyone had paid their respects, they filed out, and the door of the Weiyang Palace slowly closed, leaving only silence.

However, in this silence, Princess Xiang did not leave. She sat on the armchair beside her, holding a celadon teacup in her hand, the fragrance of tea curling against her peaceful face. Zheng Xiyan glanced at her lightly, and guessed in her heart that she must have something to say. So, she waved her hand and signaled the palace people to leave.

"Everyone, please leave." Zheng Xiyan's voice was calm and majestic. The palace servants bowed and left one after another. Only she and Princess Xiang were left in the hall.

Zheng Xiyan looked at Princess Xiang, her deep eyes revealing a bit of inquiry and scrutiny. She asked, "Princess Xiang, do you have anything else to say?"

Upon hearing this, Princess Xiang put down the teacup in her hand, raised her head, and looked directly at Zheng Xiyan, as if she wanted to see through her heart. She spoke slowly, with a bit of tenderness and helplessness in her voice: "I just want to take a good look at the Queen, the woman who has made my prince so worried."

Zheng Xiyan's expression remained calm when she heard this. She smiled softly and said, "I don't know what Princess Xiang is talking about."

Princess Xiang looked at Zheng Xiyan's calm face and couldn't help but feel a little admiration in her heart. She took a deep breath and continued, "Queen, let's not beat around the bush. I already know everything about the relationship between you and my prince."

"Why? Princess Xiang is here to blame me today?"

"I dare not, but I hope you can understand that you are the queen of a country and have given birth to two sons for His Majesty. When His Royal Highness the Crown Prince ascends the throne in the future, you will be the queen mother in name only. If I were you, I would never get involved with another man."

Zheng Xiyan listened to the words of Princess Xiang and said calmly: "Princess Xiang is right. I know exactly what to do and what not to do. Thank you for your reminder."

When Princess Xiang heard this, a complex emotion flashed in her eyes. She was silent for a moment, then slowly stood up and bowed to Zheng Xiyan: "I understand. What I said today was just what I felt in my heart, and I have no other intentions. I hope the Queen will forgive me."

"I appreciate your kindness, Princess." Zheng Xiyan looked at her with scrutinizing eyes. Princess Xiang bowed again and said, "Then I will take my leave first."

Zheng Xiyan looked at the departing figure of Princess Xiang and couldn't help but feel an inexplicable emotion in her heart.

"Xiao Xuanqi, Xiao Xuanqi, you really are..." Zheng Xiyan hesitated, but didn't know how to scold him? After all, he helped her, after all, he...

After Princess Xiang left, Biluo hurried in, "Your Majesty! Princess Xiang..."

"Nothing." Zheng Xiyan said perfunctorily.

Biluo didn't ask any more questions, "Yes!"

Days flowed slowly like flowing water, and in the palace after the spring, everything revived and was full of vitality. However, in this season full of vitality, a piece of news came from Yihua Palace that made some people feel uneasy.

Shuang Ning walked into the main hall of Weiyang Palace with an unhappy look on her face. She walked to Zheng Xiyan and whispered, "My queen!"

Zheng Xiyan was concentrating on the account book in her hand. She asked without raising her head, "Who provoked you again? You look so resentful."

Shuang Ning took a deep breath, calmed down her emotions, and then replied, "News came from Yihua Palace that Concubine Zhao is more than two months pregnant."

Zheng Xiyan paused for a moment when she heard this, but her expression remained calm as usual. She said softly, "This is also a good thing."

"What good news? What kind of good news is this?" Shuang Ning said excitedly, her voice revealing dissatisfaction and indignation that was difficult to conceal.

Zheng Xiyan put down her pen, raised her head, looked at Shuang Ning with a smile, and said, "It is naturally a good thing that the concubine is pregnant. How can it not be a good thing that your majesty has many children?"

After hearing this, Biluo and Zirui on the side felt a little complicated, but they both understood that some things in this palace cannot be changed.

Shuang Ning wanted to say something else, but Biluo gently grabbed her sleeve and whispered, "Okay, why are you worrying about this? The Queen will make the final decision on these matters."

Shuang Ning pursed her lips and finally said nothing. At this time, Zi Luo came in from outside. After she bowed to Zheng Xiyan, she said, "Your Majesty, Concubine Zhao is here to pay her respects to you."

Shuang Ning's face turned even uglier when she heard this. She said unhappily, "Shouldn't she be staying in Yihua Palace at this time, waiting for His Majesty to come and see her? She keeps coming to our Weiyang Palace every few days, but no one welcomes her here."

Biluo glared at Shuangning and said, "Stop talking."

Zi Luo was slightly startled when she heard this, but then she returned to normal. She replied respectfully: "Your Majesty, please see..."

Zheng Xiyan waved her hand, signaling Ziluo not to say anything more. She stood up, straightened her dress, and said calmly, "Please ask her to come in."

After a while, Concubine Zhao came in with the help of a palace maid. When she saw Zheng Xiyan, she immediately knelt down and saluted, saying, "Your Majesty, I pay my respects to you. May you be blessed with good health."

Zheng Xiyan nodded slightly, motioning her to stand up. She looked at Concubine Zhao's slightly round face and the joy in her eyes, and said with a smile: "Concubine Zhao, you are pregnant, so there is no need to be polite. Come, please take a seat."

Upon hearing this, Concubine Zhao hurriedly thanked him and, with the help of the palace maid, sat on a chair nearby.

"You are pregnant, which will surely make His Majesty happy." Zheng Xiyan looked at Concubine Zhao, her voice gentle and steady.

Concubine Zhao's eyes sparkled with excitement. She folded her hands in front of her belly, with a happy smile on her face. She said gratefully, "I am where I am today thanks to the support and care of the Queen. I will always remember the Queen's great kindness."

Zheng Xiyan nodded slightly, her eyes were deep and bright, as if she could see through people's hearts. She smiled faintly and said, "I help you, of course, I have my own considerations, and I hope you don't let me down."

Concubine Zhao nodded quickly, her face full of humility and gratitude. She said, "I will definitely keep in mind the Queen's teachings and will not let her down."

"it is good!"