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

The Purple Palace was magnificent, with sunlight shining under the glazed tile eaves, reflecting colorful rays of light. Xiao Xuanchen finished his busy morning court and slowly stepped into this solemn and majestic palace.

The incense burner in the hall exuded a faint fragrance, which made people feel peaceful. The eunuch in front of the emperor lowered his eyebrows, stepped forward, and reported softly: "Your Majesty, there is news from Shou'an Palace that the second princess accidentally caught a cold. Do you think you need to visit her in person?"

The palace maids carefully helped Xiao Xuanchen change his clothes. He was wearing a dragon robe, looking majestic, but at this moment, there was a trace of imperceptible worry on his face. He was silent for a moment, as if he was weighing something, and finally slowly said: "Has the imperial physician seen it?"

The eunuch in front of the emperor quickly replied: "Your Majesty, the imperial physician has already been there."

"What did the imperial physician say?" Xiao Xuanchen asked with a hint of urgency in his tone.

"The imperial physician said that the second princess needs careful care, but there is nothing serious." The eunuch in front of the emperor answered truthfully.

Xiao Xuanchen breathed a sigh of relief, but there was still a trace of worry in his eyes. He said perfunctorily: "Then I don't have to go, let the queen visit more often."

The eunuch was slightly startled, as if he had not expected His Majesty to answer in this way. He said cautiously, "The Queen has already been there."

Xiao Xuanchen nodded, a look of relief on his face. He walked to the desk, sat down, picked up a memorial and began to review it.

Weiyang Palace

Zheng Xiyan slowly returned, her elegant palace dress fluttering in the wind, like a quiet lotus blooming between the palace walls. With a trace of weariness on her face, she looked at Biluo standing beside her and asked softly, "Biluo, have you sent someone to inform His Majesty?"

Biluo bowed her head slightly and replied respectfully: "Your Majesty, I have sent someone to inform you, but your Majesty has been busy with government affairs recently, so I don't think he will go out of his way to visit the Second Princess."

Zheng Xiyan sighed softly and nodded. This was already within her expectations. Xiao Xuanchen had always been indifferent to the princesses in the palace. She knew the reason behind this better than anyone else. The biological mothers of the three princesses had all disgusted Xiao Xuanchen. In this palace, sons were honored by their mothers, so he naturally would not pay much attention to these princesses.

She turned and looked into the courtyard, only to see Zi Rui and Zi Luo playing Cuju happily with Xiao Chengji on the grass. The sun shone on them, and the small figures jumped in the sun, their laughter was crisp and pleasant, echoing like silver bells between the palace walls.

Zheng Xiyan looked at this scene, and a warm feeling welled up in her heart. She couldn't help but smile slightly and called softly, "Ji'er, you are having so much fun."

When Xiao Chengji heard his mother's voice, he immediately dropped the ball, trotted into Zheng Xiyan's arms, and called out sweetly, "Mother~"

Zheng Xiyan bent down, hugged Xiao Chengji tightly, stroked his hair gently, and said softly: "Ji'er is really a good son of your mother." She kissed him lightly on his tender face, her eyes full of pampering and love.

Xiao Chengji nestled in his mother's arms, raised his head and asked, "Mother, where have you been?"

Zheng Xiyan smiled and replied, "My mother has gone to Shou'an Palace. Is she awake?"

Xiao Chengji shook his head slightly, a trace of disappointment on his face, "Not yet."

Seeing this, Zheng Xiyan felt a tenderness in her heart. She gently stroked Xiao Chengji's head and said softly, "Brother is still sleeping. Can mother play with you?"

Xiao Chengji nodded immediately, his eyes gleaming with excitement, "Yeah!"

The mother and son happily played Cuju in the courtyard. Zheng Xiyan sometimes jumped up lightly and kicked the Cuju far away; sometimes she gently caught the Cuju kicked by Xiao Chengji, her eyes full of encouragement and praise. Their laughter echoed in Weiyang Palace, warming the whole palace.

In the following days, Zheng Xiyan appeared in Shou'an Palace every day. Every morning, when the first ray of sunlight fell on the glazed tiles of the Forbidden City, she had already walked into the gate of Shou'an Palace. Her steps were light and firm, like a spring breeze blowing on the face, bringing endless warmth to people.

Zheng Xiyan's careful care gradually relieved the pain of the second princess, and the maids in Shou'an Palace were moved by her meticulous care. Whenever she asked about the second princess's condition in a soft voice or covered her with a soft quilt, her gentle eyes and delicate movements seemed to tell the greatness of maternal love.

On this day, Zheng Xiyan was about to leave after visiting the second princess as usual, but was stopped by Concubine Yi. "Empress!" Concubine Yi's voice was gentle but powerful.

Zheng Xiyan turned around and saw that it was Concubine Yi. She smiled and responded, "It's Concubine Yi!"

Concubine Yi took a few steps forward and bowed respectfully, "Greetings to the Queen."

Zheng Xiyan nodded slightly in return, "No need to be so polite, Concubine Yi."

"Thank you, Queen." Concubine Yi stood up with admiration in her eyes. "In the past few days, the Queen has come to Shou'an Palace every day to visit the Second Princess. We have seen it all. No wonder everyone in the palace praises the Queen for her kindness. Now it seems that the Queen really deserves this praise."

Zheng Xiyan smiled faintly and responded modestly: "Concubine Yi is joking. The Second Princess is your Majesty's daughter. As her legitimate mother, I should come to visit her when she is sick. This is what I should do."

Concubine Yi nodded in agreement, and she admired Zheng Xiyan's character and attitude even more. She continued, "The Queen not only cares about the princess, but also cares about the harmony and peace of the entire harem. This mind and demeanor are really admirable."

Zheng Xiyan smiled slightly to express her gratitude. She looked at the sky, which was getting dark, and said to Concubine Yi: "If there is nothing else, I still have palace affairs to deal with, so I will return to Weiyang Palace first."

Concubine Yi nodded to show her understanding. She watched Zheng Xiyan leave until her back disappeared from her sight. The maid beside Concubine Yi gently reminded her, "Concubine, the Queen has left, let's go back too!"

Concubine Yi retracted her gaze and said with emotion: "Before, I couldn't understand why Xuan Qi treated her... Now I understand a little bit."

"Toffee..." Mammy called softly.

Concubine Yi frowned slightly, as if she remembered something, "Wan Zhu complained to me more than once before, but now she doesn't complain anymore?" There was some confusion and concern in her words.

The nanny replied: "The princess may have let it go. After all, she has to live her life. She is a smart person."

Concubine Yi sighed softly, with a complex emotion flashing in her eyes, "She is indeed a smart person, and can be a good wife to Xuanqi, but it's a pity that Xuanqi has always been lukewarm towards her." Her words revealed her sympathy for the Princess of Xiang and her dissatisfaction with the Prince of Xiang.

Seeing this, the nanny hurriedly advised: "Don't worry so much, Concubine. Children and grandchildren have their own blessings. No matter how much you worry, you can't live for them in the end."

Concubine Yi shook her head, a look of helplessness on her face, "Xuan Qi has only one son, how can I not worry about him? I think he is really crazy. He doesn't cherish such a good princess, and all day long..." She interrupted her words, as if she didn't want to mention what Xuan Qi had done.

Nanny knew that Concubine Yi was worried and helpless, so she comforted her: "Don't be angry, Concubine, your health is more important. The prince... maybe he is just..., one day he will understand the goodness of the princess."

Concubine Yi sighed softly and said nothing more.