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

Lu Chuyi sat quietly, gently twisting a piece of delicate pastry in her hand, but her eyes never lingered on it, only occasionally a trace of impatience and boredom flashed across her face.

Zheng Xiyan's voice sounded at the right time, "I have personally presented the list of people to your majesty for your review. We will soon know who will go and who will not. You don't have to be so anxious."

"Yes! Your Majesty." All the concubines responded in unison, with a hint of awe in their voices.

A hint of hesitation flashed across Yi Zhaoyi's brows, and she finally asked, "Empress, Concubine Yi is not feeling well. I'm afraid she won't be able to accompany you on this trip to the palace, right?"

As soon as these words were spoken, Xu Zhaorong curled up the corner of her mouth into a sneer, and spoke sharply: "Empress Zhaoyi is wrong. Are you really hoping that Concubine Yi cannot go to the palace?" As she spoke, her eyes were full of disdain and provocation.

Yi Zhaoyi's face changed slightly. She wanted to explain, but her cheeks turned red and her eyes flickered. She finally stammered, "I didn't mean that. Don't misinterpret it."

Xu Zhaorong sneered even more and was about to say something else when she was interrupted coldly by Defei: "Hmph, just now you thought that Xianfei asked what everyone was thinking. Now, hasn't Yi Zhaoyi also asked what everyone was thinking? How did you become talking about ulterior motives? Who among you doesn't want to know whether Yi Fei will go to the palace? What are you pretending for now? The wind in the palace changes so quickly." There was a hint of sarcasm and disdain in her voice, which made everyone present feel chilly.

Xu Zhaorong was speechless for a moment and could only stare at Concubine De angrily, but had no words to say.

"You are so ridiculous." Defei mocked again.

"Enough!" Zheng Xiyan finally couldn't bear it anymore. She slammed the table and shouted angrily, "If you don't want to go to the palace, then go and report to His Majesty and stay in the palace honestly. Otherwise, you will continue to make noise when you go to the palace and disturb His Majesty's peace." Her eyes were as sharp as swords, and she swept across everyone, making people feel afraid.

"I dare not." The two of them hurriedly bowed their heads to admit their mistakes, and the atmosphere became solemn for a moment.

Zheng Xiyan said unhappily: "Alright, everyone, leave! I still have a lot of things to deal with."

Everyone stood up and bowed, "I will take my leave."

After everyone left, Lu Chuyi stood up gently, walked slowly to Zheng Xiyan's side, and whispered softly: "Your Majesty is so wise and powerful. They dare not act presumptuously in front of you."

Zheng Xiyan smiled slightly, her eyes softened a little: "You, stop praising me. Go find Yue'er, she's waiting for you."

"Well, I'll take my leave." Lu Chuyi bowed and turned around with a hint of expectation in her eyes. She slowly walked towards the side hall.

Outside the Weiyang Palace, Xu Zhaorong stood outside the palace gate. Seeing that Lu Chuyi had not come out yet, she sneered, "Lu Chongyi is smart and far-sighted. She has already been trying to curry favor with the Fourth Princess. Look how much the Queen dotes on her now."

Upon hearing this, Concubine De snorted coldly: "They have that ability, but we don't. Why should we be dissatisfied? Envy and jealousy are only bringing shame upon ourselves."

Xu Zhaorong's face turned ashen, her lips were tightly pursed, and her eyes flashed with unwillingness and resentment. She said coldly: "What Empress Defei said is absolutely right. His brother is a trusted minister of Your Majesty, and he married the Empress's cousin. This is a relationship of family kinship. Such a prominent family background is naturally beyond the reach of us." After that, she flicked her sleeves, turned around and was about to leave, her back revealing an indescribable loneliness and stubbornness.

A scornful smile appeared on Defei's lips, her eyes full of disdain and arrogance. She snorted lightly, then led the palace servants, walking away with light steps, leaving behind a string of crisp sounds of rings and bracelets.

Upon seeing this, Li Jieyu quickly bowed to Concubine Xian, then hurriedly caught up with Xu Zhaorong, and the two of them soon disappeared around the corner of the palace wall.

Just as Concubine Xian was about to leave, she was stopped by Concubine Yi's voice: "Sister Concubine Xian, wait a minute." She took light steps and slowly walked forward.

Concubine Xian stopped and looked at Concubine Yi with a gentle gaze, and asked softly, "Sister Zhaoyi, is there anything important?"

Yi Zhaoyi smiled and said, "It's on the same route as my sister, why don't we go together?"

It was difficult for Concubine Xian to refuse, so she agreed to her request, "Okay!"

The two walked side by side. Concubine Xian guessed something and said, "Just say whatever you want to say! There's no need to hide it from me."

Consort Yi smiled at her faintly, and her smile seemed to hide countless thoughts. She whispered, "Sister, the road in this palace is like walking on thin ice for you and me. We are born in a humble family, so it is inevitable that we will be looked down upon. In front of these noble ladies from aristocratic families, we can never hold our heads up. Even if we give birth to a prince for His Majesty, in this deep palace, the son is honored by the mother. Our child is still inferior to other princes."

Upon hearing this, Concubine Xian couldn't help but sigh, and that sigh contained too much helplessness and sadness, "Origin is beyond human control. This is the way the world is, dividing people into different classes. How easy is it to break this thousand-year-old shackle?"

"Perhaps someone will change the world in the future, but it won't be us. Besides, no matter how the world changes, human nature will never change. There will always be people born into wealthy families, and there will always be people born into humble families."

Yi Zhaoyi looked at her and asked, "Sister, are you willing to join forces with me?"

"Are you crazy?" Concubine Xian said softly.

Concubine Yi said with a determined look, "I'm not crazy. We have to fight for our son, right? Even if the hope is slim, we should try."

Upon hearing this, Concubine Xian couldn't help but waver. Didn't she want to fight for more for her children? But reason told her that this road was too difficult, and if she was not careful, she would be doomed. Not everyone could sit on that seat. She said softly, "Sister Zhaoyi, you are wrong. The current situation is already very good for me, and I don't want to change anything. I will pretend that I didn't hear anything you said today, and you can do whatever you want." After that, she didn't stay and left in a hurry with the palace people. Her back looked both determined and lonely.

Concubine Yi looked at Concubine Xian's figure going away. She did not chase after her, but just stood there quietly, as if waiting for something. Caiwei behind her looked confused and stepped forward to ask softly, "My queen, what did you say to Concubine Xian?"

Yi Zhaoyi smiled slightly, and there was a deep meaning in that smile. "Nothing, just some casual talk. But I believe that she will come to see me one day."

Caiwei was even more puzzled when she heard this, but seeing that Concubine Yi looked calm, she did not dare to ask any more questions and could only reply, "Yes, Madam, I will serve you back to the palace right away."

Yi Zhaoyi nodded slightly, and when she turned around, a hint of firmness and determination flashed in her eyes, as if she had made up her mind.