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

Half a month later, at dawn, Zhang Mengying, dressed in elegant palace clothes, hurriedly stepped into the Weiyang Palace with a hint of barely perceptible panic. Zheng Xiyan's bedroom was still immersed in tranquility, with only the occasional bird calls outside the window breaking the silence.

Shuang Ning came forward and smiled gently, leading the guests to the main hall. She carefully instructed the palace servants to prepare exquisite tea and snacks, and said softly, "Empress Yi, please sit here for a while. The Empress has not yet risen. When she wakes up, let us know immediately."

Zhang Mengying sighed lightly, tried to remain calm, and responded, "I'm fine, thank you Miss Shuangning." After that, she stroked her trembling hands, and a hint of uneasiness flashed in her eyes.

Shuang Ning turned and walked into the bedroom, her steps light, and whispered softly in Zheng Xiyan's ear: "Your Majesty, Concubine Yi is already waiting in the main hall. Judging from her expression, she seems to be worried."

Zheng Xiyan heard this, a trace of doubt flashed across her brows, and she opened her red lips slightly: "Why would she suddenly come to visit at this time?"

Shuang Ning said, "My lady, I see that Concubine Yi doesn't look well. Is there something important?"

Zheng Xiyan sat up and ordered, "Change your clothes quickly, and move faster."

After getting dressed, Zheng Xiyan walked into the main hall and saw Zhang Mengying sitting on a chair, her hands clenched, her face tense and anxious. When she saw Zheng Xiyan, she stood up suddenly, her voice trembling a little, "Empress."

Upon hearing this, Zheng Xiyan ordered, "All of you, leave!"

"Yes!"

Biluo led everyone to retreat, leaving only two people in the hall. Zheng Xiyan asked, "What's wrong? What happened?"

Zhang Mengying looked at a loss and said, "My Queen, I think I'm pregnant."

Zheng Xiyan's eyes flashed with surprise when she heard this, but she regained her composure immediately. She walked forward slowly and asked softly, "Are you serious? Can you ask the imperial physician to confirm this?"

Zhang Mengying lowered her head, tears welling up in her eyes: "My period has been late for more than a month, and I am worried and anxious. I am afraid... I am afraid it is true."

Zheng Xiyan was not surprised. She had been so favored before and had slept with the emperor for many days in a row. If she really was pregnant, it would not be surprising at all.

"What do you think?" Zheng Xiyan asked.

Zhang Mengying looked helpless. This child came at the wrong time. "Empress, I have been secretly drinking the contraceptive soup, but why am I still pregnant? Why does God treat me like this?"

Zheng Xiyan pondered in her heart, but remained calm on her face. She only said lightly: "Although the contraceptive soup can prevent pregnancy, it is not foolproof. This is not surprising."

Zhang Mengying could no longer suppress her emotions after hearing this, tears streaming down her cheeks: "Empress, I never thought this day would come. I don't want to give birth to his child. I really don't want to give birth to his child."

Zheng Xiyan looked at her with a trace of pity in her eyes, and sighed softly: "Since this child has been reincarnated into your belly, it means that you are destined to have this child. You must think it through."

Zhang Mengying suddenly fell to her knees, tears falling like beads from a broken string, sobbing: "Empress, I beg you to help me, please? Help me to abort this child. I can't give birth to his child. This child will trap me here. I don't want to spend the rest of my life in this deep palace. Please help me!"

Zheng Xiyan stretched out her hand to help, but her hand stopped in mid-air. She knew the stakes involved and understood Zhang Mengying's despair and struggle. After a moment's silence, she slowly said, "You get up first. This matter is very serious. Let me think about it carefully."

In front of the Empress, Zhang Mengying's eyes flashed with determination and reluctance. She took a deep breath, as if to turn all her hesitation into determination: "Empress, I have finally made up my mind to leave the palace and regain my freedom. I can't regret it because of this child, and I don't want to be tied down by him for the rest of my life. Please help me."

Hearing this, Zheng Xiyan gently helped Zhang Mengxi up, her eyes full of understanding and pity: "Don't worry. Zi Rui and Zi Luo, who are by my side, are both female doctors. I'll let them come in and help you feel your pulse and confirm whether you are pregnant. After confirmation, we can make plans, okay?"

Zhang Mengying bit her lower lip and forced a smile: "Okay, Madam Queen, I'll make the arrangements."

Zheng Xiyan called out softly, "Biluo."

Biluo responded and entered, waiting respectfully: "What do you want, Madam?"

"Call Zi Rui and Zi Luo."

"Yes!" Biluo responded and left. Not long after, Zirui and Ziluo walked into the main hall and performed the ceremony as per the etiquette.

Zheng Xiyan opened her red lips and said, "You two should check Concubine Yi's pulse..."

Zi Rui and Zi Luo exchanged glances, then Zi Rui stepped forward, lightly touched Zhang Mengying's wrist, closed her eyes and concentrated. After a moment, she frowned slightly, and concentrated again to examine carefully, and finally confirmed that it was correct.

"Empress Yi is pregnant." Although Zi Rui's voice was soft, it struck Zhang Mengying's heart like a heavy hammer.

Zi Luo then stepped forward and repeated the test, also giving a positive answer: "It is definitely a pregnancy pulse."

Zhang Mengying's face turned pale instantly, and the light in her eyes dimmed. She fell to her knees helplessly, her voice trembling: "I beg the Queen to help me abort this child. I will be grateful to you for the rest of my life."

Seeing this, Zheng Xiyan slowly squatted down and looked at Zhang Mengying at eye level: "You stand up and talk first."

"Empress, if you don't agree to my request, I won't get up. I beg you."

"Tell me, why are you so determined to abort this child?"

Zhang Mengxi burst into tears and finally revealed her true feelings: "Now that things have come to this, I don't have to hide it from you. I have been engaged to a man since I was young. We grew up together. But my father wanted to give me to the king of Xiang in order to repay his kindness. Our engagement was just a joke made by our elders when we were children, and few people know about it."

"Later, when King Xiang saw my stunning appearance, he decided that if I entered the palace, I would definitely receive His Majesty's favor. After hearing this, my father agreed without hesitation. My marriage with him was also completely over."

Zheng Xiyan was filled with emotion when she heard this. She knew very well how much was beyond one's control and how much love, hate and vengeance there were within the palace walls.

"Are you still thinking about him?" Zheng Xiyan's voice was gentle, but it was like a spring breeze mixed with a barely perceptible chill, gently brushing across Zhang Mengying's heart.

Zhang Mengying smiled bitterly and sweetly when she heard this. "Marrying him has been a dream I had since childhood. But things are unpredictable, just like autumn wind sweeping fallen leaves. Those beautiful visions eventually turned into bubbles, scattered all over the ground, and difficult to pick up."

Zheng Xiyan's eyes were gentle and deep, looking directly into the sorrow deep in Zhang Mengying's soul. "You want to leave the palace, is it also for him? Is he still waiting for you?"

As soon as these words came out, Zhang Mengying's eyes instantly turned red, and tears fell silently like pearls from a broken string, dripping onto her clothes, spreading wetness one after another. She nodded gently, and that action contained too much helplessness and persistence, "Yes! He is still waiting for me. He once vowed that he would never marry anyone but me in this life, and no matter how time passes, he will stand there and wait for me to return."

Zheng Xiyan looked at Zhang Mengxi, and an indescribable feeling of emotion welled up in her heart. She had never expected that such a deep love story could be hidden in this deep palace. She sighed softly, her tone full of emotion: "I understand. This deep love is really rare."

Upon hearing this, a glimmer of hope flashed in Zhang Mengying's eyes, "Empress, have you... agreed?" Her voice trembled slightly, full of anticipation.

Zheng Xiyan smiled slightly, "I will help you, you go back and wait for news."

Zhang Mengying was overwhelmed with gratitude when she heard this. "Thank you, Queen, for your kindness. I will never forget it!" She knelt on the ground and bowed deeply, tears in her eyes.