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

Weiyang Palace

Xiao Xuanchen walked into Weiyang Palace at lunch time, his steps light. He stepped into the palace and smelled a faint fragrance, the incense that Zheng Xiyan specially prepared for him, fresh and pleasant. Zheng Xiyan had been waiting at the dining table for a long time. When she saw Xiao Xuanchen coming, she stood up gently, bowed, and then served him a bowl of carefully cooked duck soup.

"Your Majesty, try this duck soup." Zheng Xiyan's voice was as gentle as water, with a faint smile on her face.

Xiao Xuanchen picked up the bowl, blew away the hot steam on the soup, took a sip, and praised: "Hmm, the taste is mellow and delicious, very good."

Zheng Xiyan was delighted to see Xiao Xuanchen satisfied, and her face showed a bit of anticipation, "If your majesty likes it, I will be relieved."

After lunch, Xiao Xuanchen put down his bowl and spoon, gently wiped the corners of his mouth, and then said, "Queen, I have something to discuss with you."

Zheng Xiyan was slightly startled, then regained her composure, "Your Majesty, please speak. I am all ears."

Xiao Xuanchen pondered for a moment and said, "I want to restore Concubine Zhao's position as concubine."

Zheng Xiyan had expected this, but she was still slightly startled when she heard Xiao Xuanchen say it himself. However, she quickly regained her composure and smiled faintly, "This is as it should be. Concubine Zhao is pregnant now. Restoring her position as a concubine will make her happy and will also be good for the heir. I have no objection."

Seeing Zheng Xiyan being so generous, Xiao Xuanchen couldn't help but feel a little uneasy. He thought Zheng Xiyan would be unhappy about this, but he didn't expect her to accept this decision so calmly. He looked at her calm face and couldn't help but feel an inexplicable sense of guilt.

"I thought you would be unhappy?" Xiao Xuanchen asked again.

Zheng Xiyan smiled slightly and said, "Why should I be unhappy? As long as Your Majesty is happy, I will be happy too."

Her smile was still as gentle as water, but Xiao Xuanchen felt that it seemed to hide a bit of helplessness and bitterness. He looked at her bright eyes, and the guilt in his heart became heavier, and he even wanted to avoid her gaze.

"Yan'er, I've wronged you over the years." Xiao Xuanchen sighed softly, with a hint of guilt and helplessness in his voice.

Zheng Xiyan was slightly startled, then smiled faintly, "Your Majesty, your words are too serious. I don't feel wronged. It is my honor to be able to accompany Your Majesty and help you solve your problems."

"it is good!"

After returning to the Purple Palace, Xiao Xuanchen sat in front of the dragon table. He picked up the imperial pen and wrote in one stroke, issuing an edict to restore Concubine Zhao to her position as concubine.

Inside Yihua Palace, the palace servants had already learned the news, and they all knelt on the ground, congratulating in unison: "Congratulations to Empress Chongrong, congratulations to Empress Chongrong!" The voices were clear and joyful, echoing in every corner of the palace.

Yi Chongrong was extremely happy at the moment, with a bright smile on her face. She waved her hand to let everyone stand up, her voice full of joy: "Everyone, get up, everyone will be rewarded today."

"Thank you, Empress Chongrong!" everyone said in unison, with joyful smiles on their faces.

"Everyone go and do your own thing. Caiwei, remember that each person will be rewarded with two taels of silver." Yi Chongrong ordered.

"Yes, your majesty." Caiwei responded respectfully.

After hearing this, everyone smiled even brighter and thanked her: "Mother Duo Yi Chong Rong!"

"Okay, everyone leave." Yi Chongrong waved his hand, signaling everyone to leave.

"Yes, your majesty." Everyone retreated happily, their hearts full of gratitude and respect for Yi Chongrong.

Caiwei stepped forward and whispered, "Your Majesty can rest assured now. His Majesty always has you in his heart."

Yi Chongrong gently stroked her belly with a smug smile on her face: "I hope this pregnancy can give birth to a prince. This way, I can truly gain a foothold in this palace."

"Your Majesty will definitely get what you wish for." Caiwei comforted.

"Yeah." Yi Chongrong nodded, a determined look on his face.

Yi Chongrong ordered, "Tomorrow, go to Weiyang Palace to pay respects to the Empress, and bring the bellybands I made for the Crown Prince and the Third Prince."

"Yes!" Caiwei responded respectfully.

Yi Chongrong was very good at embroidery. She had nothing to do before and wanted to repay the queen, so she made a few bellybands herself as a token of her appreciation.

The next morning, Yi Chongrong came to the Weiyang Palace with the carefully crafted bellyband. She presented it respectfully and said, "Your Majesty, this is the bellyband I made for the Crown Prince and the Third Prince. Please don't dislike it."

Zheng Xiyan took the bellyband and looked at it carefully. She saw that it was embroidered with exquisite patterns, bright colors but not tacky, and smooth and beautiful lines. She couldn't help but admire: "I didn't expect your craftsmanship to be so good. I think the embroiderers in the palace are not as good as you."

Yi Chongrong smiled modestly and said, "Your Majesty, you are too kind. I am just doing some needlework when I have nothing to do. These bellybands are a little gift from me. I hope the Crown Prince and the Third Prince will like them."

Zheng Xiyan smiled and nodded, her eyes falling on the exquisite bellyband in Yi Chongrong's hand: "I have received your kindness, the Crown Prince and the Third Prince will definitely like it."

Yi Chongrong replied respectfully, "It's good as long as the Queen doesn't mind."

Zheng Xiyan nodded with satisfaction, handed the bellyband to Biluo beside her, and instructed: "Put it away."

"Yes, your majesty." Biluo took the bellyband respectfully and put it away carefully.

Zheng Xiyan turned to Yi Chongrong again, and said in a soft and caring tone: "You have now resumed your position as Chongrong. This is also the favor of His Majesty. You must not let His Majesty down."

Yi Chongrong quickly responded: "Yes, I will keep it in mind. I will always remember the Queen's teachings."

Zheng Xiyan nodded with satisfaction, and then asked with concern: "How's your appetite these days? Are you still vomiting a lot?"

Yi Chongrong smiled gratefully, "It's getting better now, thanks to the Queen who has been ordering the Imperial Kitchen to improve my meals, changing them every day. I've become a much pickier eater now."

Zheng Xiyan smiled and comforted her, "It's inevitable that you have a picky appetite when you're pregnant. Everything is for the sake of the heir in your belly, so nothing is too much. If you want to eat anything, just tell the imperial kitchen, they will prepare it for you."

Yi Chongrong was filled with gratitude and said quickly, "Thank you, Your Majesty. I will never forget your kindness."

Zheng Xiyan smiled and signaled that she didn't need to be so polite: "We are all sisters, there is no need to be so formal. You take good care of your baby, and I will be at ease."

Yi Chongrong nodded gratefully, her heart filled with anticipation and longing for the future.