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

At Lu Mansion, the lights were on and the night was as dark as ink. Under the interweaving of the bright moonlight and the swaying lights, this ancient mansion looked even more solemn and elegant.

Lu Ran returned in the night and heard laughter coming from the mansion from afar, like a trickle of water, warm and moving. He walked briskly through the winding corridor and headed towards the main hall.

The main hall was brightly lit and full of people. Lu Ran's cousin Lu Chuyi was surrounded by her family in the center. She was wearing a light pink dress, as cute as a peach blossom in spring. Her face was filled with a happy smile, and her eyes were shining with excitement.

Lu Ran walked into the main hall, and his eyes naturally fell on Lu Chuyi. He smiled slightly and walked forward. When Lu Chuyi saw him, she showed a look of surprise on her face. She stood up and bowed gently, and her crisp voice was like jade beads falling on a plate: "Big brother is back."

Lu Ran nodded, looking at his beloved sister with gentle eyes. He reached out his hand and gently patted Lu Chuyi's shoulder, saying in a low and gentle voice: "Chuyi, congratulations, big brother."

Hearing this, Lu Chuyi's smile deepened. She raised her head and looked at Lu Ran, her eyes gleaming with gratitude: "Thank you, brother."

Lu Ran smiled and nodded, his eyes swept across the hall, and when he saw the smiles on his family members' faces, a warm feeling surged in his heart.

At this moment, the Lu Mansion was immersed in joy and peace.

Lu Ran paused in the main hall for a moment, then turned and walked out. His steps were a little heavy, as if he was carrying countless unspoken thoughts. Behind him, Lu Chuyi followed him lightly, her steps were brisk, and she called out softly, "Brother, wait for me."

Lu Ran tilted his head slightly, a complex emotion flashed in his eyes, he said slowly: "What's wrong? Chu Yi, is there something wrong?" The two walked side by side, strolling along the winding corridor, the bluestone floor under their feet glowing in the moonlight.

Lu Chuyi took a few quick steps and walked side by side with Lu Ran. She looked up at Lu Ran with some confusion and dissatisfaction in her eyes: "Brother, I was selected, why don't you look happy?"

Lu Ran was slightly startled, then he smiled bitterly: "Big brother is naturally happy that you were selected."

Lu Chuyi frowned, she looked at Lu Ran with some suspicion, "Brother, you are obviously unhappy. I know what you are worried about, but I have decided, I want to enter the palace."

Lu Ran stopped and turned to face Lu Chuyi, his eyes filled with mixed emotions. He looked at Lu Chuyi deeply and sighed, "Chuyi, the palace is not as beautiful as you think. It is full of intrigues and struggles, and you will be doomed if you are not careful. I must remind you of this."

Lu Chuyi lowered her eyes gently. She was already prepared in her heart: "I know, big brother. But I have made my choice. I will try my best to adapt to the life in the palace. I will act carefully and not put myself in danger."

Lu Ran looked at her, still worried. He didn't want her to enter the palace, but his family's expectations and the rules of the selection made him helpless. He could have gone to Zheng Xiyan to plead for Lu Chuyi to be eliminated, but in the end he chose to remain silent. Lu Chuyi was selected, most likely because Zheng Xiyan wanted to repay him for his face.

He took a deep breath and exhaled slowly: "Just think it through."

Lu Chuyi raised her head slightly, her clear eyes full of doubts. She looked at Lu Ran who was walking in front of her and asked softly, "Brother, why are you so reluctant to get married? Over the years, grandfather and uncle have been worried about your marriage, but why do you always refuse? Could it be that you already have someone you like?"

Hearing this, Lu Ran stopped, turned around, and gently tapped Lu Chuyi's forehead. The force was just right, like the warm breeze in spring, which did not make people feel painful, but also had a bit of pampering. He smiled and said, "You little girl, now you dare to interfere in your eldest brother's marriage?"

Lu Chuyi pouted, a sly look flashed in her eyes: "No way? I'm just curious. After all, you are not young anymore. If you have someone you like, you might as well tell me, so that I can give you some advice."

Lu Ran shook his head, turned around and continued walking. Lu Chuyi hurriedly caught up, not wanting to fall behind: "Brother, brother, just tell me, it won't hurt to satisfy my curiosity."

Lu Ran looked at this cousin, feeling helpless and amused. Lu Chuyi had been weak and sickly since childhood, and a royal doctor once asserted that she might die at any time, so the Lu family was particularly indulgent to her. She grew up carefree in everyone's love, as if the world's sorrows had nothing to do with her. But what no one expected was that she was so lively and energetic to this age, and her health gradually improved. The elders in the family were all worried about her. Who could stand her temper?

Lu Chuyi is lively and active. Her sisters have learned music, chess, calligraphy and painting since they were young and have made great achievements, but she is not good at any of them. In this year's selection, she is the only girl of the right age in the Lu family. Her elder sisters have already married and her younger sisters are still young. She has no choice but to enter the palace to participate in the selection. She was forced to do it. Originally, her family did not have much expectations for her, but she was actually selected.

"You, you are about to enter the palace, why are you still acting like a child?" Lu Ran stopped and turned around, his eyes were a little serious, "After entering the palace, you can no longer be so willful like you are at home. Who will indulge you like your family?"

Lu Chuyi blinked, with a disapproving expression on her face: "Why is there no more? I heard that the Queen is kind and treats the concubines very well. Maybe I can please the Queen?"

Hearing this, Lu Ran couldn't help but laugh out loud: "Girl, you entered the palace to serve His Majesty, not the Queen. You should please His Majesty."

Lu Chuyi curled her lips: "Your Majesty? Your Majesty has so many women, why does he need me to please him?"

The corners of Lu Ran's mouth slightly raised, as if he felt a little helpless towards this innocent sister in front of him, and then he chuckled and said: "Chu Yi, why are you so happy about being selected?"

Lu Chuyi raised her head slightly and said, "Why should I be unhappy? This is not a matter of life and death. I am naturally happy to be selected. If I am unfortunately not selected, I will be just as happy. The sky will not fall because of this. Isn't the purpose of life to be happy and free?"

Hearing this, Lu Ran's smile deepened. He had never thought that he would learn a lot of life philosophy from her today. He stroked his chin and nodded, "You are right. Many people in this world may not have such an open-minded attitude as you in their entire lives."

Hearing this, Lu Chuyi showed a hint of pride on her face. She blinked her eyes and said coquettishly, "Isn't it, isn't it? Big Brother, you also think I'm right!"

Lu Ran sighed softly, his eyes showing a bit of doting, he said softly: "Chu Yi, I don't ask you to get any glory and wealth after entering the palace, I just hope you can spend every day in peace. The Queen is in the palace, she will definitely take good care of you for your sake."

When Lu Chuyi heard this, a trace of surprise appeared on her face. She asked in confusion: "Why is this?"

Lu Ran smiled slightly, and said, "Did you know that my elder brother once saved the life of the Queen? She owes my elder brother a favor, so my elder brother will ask her to take good care of you after you enter the palace."