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

Lu Ran sighed softly, and said slowly: "Okay, Chu Yi, it's getting late, go back quickly. We should also leave the palace."

Hearing this, Lu Chuyi frowned slightly, with a hint of displeasure flashing in her eyes, but she still managed to force a smile and replied softly, "I know, brother."

Seeing this, Zheng Wanyan gently held Lu Chuyi's hand and comforted her softly, "Chuyi, don't be sad. The next time I go to the palace to visit my sister, I will definitely send someone to give you a message in advance. If you have anything to say to your family, tell me and I will convey it to them without missing a word."

When Lu Chuyi heard this, the corners of her mouth rose, and she looked grateful, "Okay! Thank you, sister-in-law."

"Then we won't bother you anymore and will take our leave first." Zheng Wanyan bowed.

"Well, brother and sister-in-law, take care." Lu Chuyi watched the two of them leave reluctantly. She stood there for a long time until their figures gradually disappeared. Since entering the palace, she has not had a single day that she was truly happy.

Seeing this, the palace maid beside her whispered to comfort her: "Jieyu, the wind is blowing, let's go back to the palace..."

Lu Chuyi nodded gently, "Let's go!"

The two walked out of the palace and got on the carriage that had been prepared long ago.

Zheng Wanyan took a sip of the fragrant tea. As the tea aroma lingered, she seemed to remember something and asked softly, "By the way, is Chu Yi favored?"

Lu Ran shook his head, his eyes deep, "It can't be considered favored. You saw it today. The most favored person in the palace is Zhang Xiuyuan."

"But the Lu family is an important family in the court after all. How could Your Majesty not take them into consideration?" Zheng Wanyan frowned in confusion.

Lu Ran chuckled, and there was a hint of bitterness and vicissitudes in that smile. "Your Majesty today is no longer the young emperor who had just ascended the throne and needed to rely on the support of the aristocratic families. The power in his hands has long been as solid as a mountain, and most of the families that could pose a threat to him have been eliminated by him. My Lu family is just one of his many ministers, so why should he care about it?"

Zheng Wanyan heard this, a flash of realization flashed in her eyes, and then she became a little more worried, "So that's the case, then Chu Yi is really pitiful?"

Lu Ran sighed and said coldly: "Who wouldn't feel pity for a woman who enters the palace? Isn't the Queen pitiable?"

The interior of the carriage fell into silence for a moment, with only the sound of the carriage moving forward.

"Sister is the master of the six palaces. Her son, a child of destiny, stands at the top of the East Palace and will be the future emperor. How can he not be pitiful?"

Lu Ran chuckled, with a hint of bitterness in his smile, and said slowly: "People only see the splendor, not the sorrow. The scenery within the palace walls is often nothing more than a dream of vanity, with only a superficial appearance."

Hearing this, she opened her red lips and said, "Sister doesn't care about these things. If she really cared, why would she step into this cage and become the queen in the high and lonely place? What she wants is never the temporary favor of your majesty."

Hearing this, Lu Ran was shocked, and his eyes fell on her involuntarily. There was a strange light flashing in her clear eyes, which made him lose his mind for a moment. He was stunned for a moment, then sighed softly, with some doubts: "Do you know the Queen well?"

She looked back and smiled, with a hint of playfulness and pride in her smile: "Of course I understand. If I don't understand, do you understand?"

He nodded slightly, his tone becoming more sincere: "I hope that as you said, the Queen really doesn't care."

At this time, the surroundings were quiet, with only the occasional sound of palace music coming from afar, melodious and profound, as if telling the unknown stories within the palace walls.

On this day, at dawn, Zhang Mengxi and Lu Chuyi walked side by side, stepping on the scattered sunlight, into the Weiyang Palace, and paid their respects to the high and mighty Queen Zheng Xiyan. The two walked into the palace, their sleeves fluttering, Zhang Mengxi's figure was graceful, and Lu Chuyi was indifferent, with a faint smile on her lips.

"Your servant pays homage to Her Majesty the Queen. May Her Majesty be blessed with good health and longevity." The two people's voices were clear and pleasant.

Zheng Xiyan sat upright on the phoenix chair, her phoenix robe gorgeous and her face gentle. She gently raised her hand and said in a soft and majestic voice: "Get up!"

"Thank you, Your Majesty." The two of them stood up lightly.

After the two of them sat down, Zheng Xiyan's eyes were filled with tenderness: "Your elder brother got married a few days ago. I was busy with affairs and was unable to take care of everything. I should have let you and your brother meet here to comfort your longing for each other."

When Lu Chuyi heard this, a hint of warmth flashed in her eyes, and then she smiled and said, "I had the chance to see my elder brother that day, and I was very happy. Your Majesty, there is no need to worry about this."

Zheng Xiyan nodded slightly, and then asked with concern: "It has been a while since you entered the palace. Are you used to living here? If there is anything missing in the palace, just tell me and the Internal Affairs Bureau will make proper arrangements."

Lu Chuyi said softly: "Everything is fine, thank you Queen for your consideration."

Zheng Xiyan's eyes fell on Zhang Mengxi, and a complex emotion flashed in her eyes: "You have been serving me frequently these days, it must be very hard. Have you taken the supplements that I sent to you on time?"

Zhang Mengying blushed when she heard this, and she lowered her head and replied amiably, "Thank you for your concern, Your Majesty. Those supplements are all top-grade, and I am grateful. Your Majesty sent too many supplements, and I have not yet finished them."

Zheng Xiyan sighed softly and said earnestly, "You two are both the best among this group of concubines, and His Majesty loves you very much. But when you are favored, there will definitely be others who are out of favor. They will inevitably be jealous of you, but you don't need to take it to heart. You just need to be obedient and serve His Majesty with all your heart and soul."

"Yes, we will follow the Queen's instructions." Zhang Mengying and Lu Chuyi responded in unison.

Although Lu Chuyi had only slept with the emperor a few times since entering the palace, she was extremely calm and didn't care. Even if the emperor didn't like her, she was happy and comfortable, and she didn't care whether he was favored or not.