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

After returning to Weiyang Palace, Biluo brought a cup of fragrant tea. Zheng Xiyan was breathing slightly, obviously because she had walked a little too fast on the way. She picked up the teacup and drank it in big gulps to relieve her fatigue.

Biluo Shuangning, who was standing by, saw that Zheng Xiyan looked a little pale. She frowned slightly, then gave Shuangning a look without saying a word.

"My queen, are you feeling unwell?" Biluo asked softly, her tone full of concern.

Zheng Xiyan shook her head slightly, put down the teacup in her hand, and smiled, "I'm fine, you don't have to worry."

Before she finished speaking, Zi Rui and Zi Luo came in with Xiao Chengji, Xiao Chengyi and Xiao Shuyue. When Xiao Shuyue saw Zheng Xiyan, she threw herself into her arms like a little bird returning to its nest, and called out in a baby voice, "Mother~"

Zheng Xiyan's heart melted instantly. She looked down at Xiao Shuyue in her arms, a long-lost smile on her face, "Yuer." She gently stroked Xiao Shuyue's head, her eyes full of love.

Xiao Chengji and Xiao Chengyi stepped forward and bowed respectfully to Zheng Xiyan, "Your Highness, I pay my respects to you, Queen Mother."

"Get up, no need to be polite." Zheng Xiyan said with a smile.

"Thank you, mother." The two brothers answered in unison.

Xiao Shuyue looked at Zheng Xiyan's expression and seemed to sense that her mother was in a bad mood. She blinked her big eyes and asked, "Mother, are you unhappy? Where is my father? Why isn't he with you?"

Zheng Xiyan sighed softly and touched Xiao Shuyue's head. "My queen mother is not unhappy. Your father has gone back to the Purple Palace to handle government affairs. He is the ruler of the world, so naturally he has many things to do."

Xiao Shuyue pouted and said dissatisfiedly: "But father is always so busy. He hasn't played on the swing with Yue'er for a long time."

Zheng Xiyan's heart softened. She squatted down and looked at Xiao Shuyue at eye level. "Then can the Queen Mother accompany you to swing?"

"Okay! Thank you, mother!" Xiao Shuyue jumped up happily, took Zheng Xiyan's hand and walked out.

Zheng Xiyan held Xiao Shuyue's hand and walked out of the main hall. In the yard, Xiao Chengji and Xiao Chengyi were playing Cuju, and they were having a lot of fun. Zheng Xiyan accompanied Xiao Shuyue on the swing, and the swing swung back and forth in the air, accompanied by the children's laughter, forming a warm and beautiful picture.

Biluo, Shuangning, Zirui and Ziluo stood aside, watching this scene, with knowing smiles on their faces.

Princess Shion

Xiao Xuanchen walked steadily back to the Purple Palace and slowly sat on the throne inlaid with dragon patterns. His eyes wandered over the piles of memorials, but his mind seemed to be far away. From time to time, Zhang Mengxi's face would appear in his mind like the moon reflected in spring water.

The corners of his mouth slightly raised, as if he was recalling something. The eunuch beside him, with sharp eyes, caught this subtle change and speculated in his heart. He walked forward, smiled lightly, and joked: "Your Majesty, I see that you are in a particularly happy mood today, but is there any good news? Let me share in the joy."

However, Xiao Xuanchen's face suddenly darkened and became serious. He replied calmly, "Nothing."

The eunuch in front of the emperor knew that the emperor had never shown his emotions since he was a child. He had been serving Xiao Xuanchen since he was a child and had long learned to read people's expressions. Although he could not completely guess the emperor's thoughts, the look the emperor gave Zhang Mengxi in Baohua Palace today gave him some guesses.

"Your Majesty, during the selection today, I saw that girl, she is truly stunningly beautiful, the most beautiful woman in the world." The eunuch in front of the emperor said cautiously, fearing that he might anger the emperor.

When Xiao Xuanchen heard this, a strange look flashed in his eyes. He turned his head slightly and looked at the eunuch in front of the emperor. There was a little more interest in his voice: "Do you think so too?"

The eunuch nodded and said, "Yes, I have been with your Majesty for so many years. Thanks to your Majesty, I have seen all kinds of beauties. This girl is absolutely stunning."

Xiao Xuanchen sighed softly, as if he was lost in thought: "This Minister of War actually has such a beautiful daughter, and I didn't even know about it."

Seeing this, the eunuch in front of the emperor hastily comforted him, "Your Majesty, it's not too late to know now. Miss Zhang is very beautiful and talented. She will enter the palace sooner or later."

Xiao Xuanchen nodded slightly, "That's true."

In Weiyang Palace, the evening breeze brought a hint of coolness, gently brushing the corners of Zheng Xiyan's clothes. After dinner, she stood alone in front of the window, gazing into the distance, with a myriad of thoughts in her mind.

Outside the window, the moonlight was like water, sprinkling on her jade-like skin and reflecting her cold and determined eyes.

Thinking back to the talent show in the previous life, Zhang Mengying was not among them, and there were no stunning beauties appearing.

When Zhang Mengying walked into Baohua Palace, Zheng Xiyan hesitated whether to keep her. But Xiao Xuanchen happened to come in and saw her face, which was enough to charm everyone.

"It seems that everything is destined."

Biluo came over and asked softly, "My lady, it's late, I will help you to rest."

Zheng Xiyan withdrew her thoughts, glanced at her calmly, and asked, "Who did your Majesty summon to sleep with you today?"

Biluo replied respectfully: "Your Majesty did not summon the concubines tonight."

Zheng Xiyan nodded slightly, with a sneer on her lips. She said softly, "I guess His Majesty is looking forward to the girls entering the palace."

Hearing this, Biluo showed a worried look on her face. She carefully advised: "My queen, you could have eliminated Zhang Mengxi today."

Zheng Xiyan glanced at her calmly, with a hint of disdain in her tone: "How did she lose? Your Majesty saw her face. What reason do I have to let her lose?"

Biluo was frightened by her gaze, and her heart trembled. She could only bow her head and said, "Your Majesty, please forgive me. I spoke too much."

Zheng Xiyan sighed softly, and her tone softened: "You are also thinking about me." She paused, and then continued: "However, this harem is really going to be lively again."