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

The next morning, the sky was just beginning to light up, and the sun shone through the curtains, gently falling on Lu Chuyi's face. She slowly opened her eyes and found herself nestled in Xiao Xuanchen's arms. She couldn't help but frowned slightly, and a hint of barely perceptible disdain flashed in her eyes. Then she twisted her body and turned her back to him, waking up the sleeping Xiao Xuanchen.

Xiao Xuanchen felt the movement of the person next to him, and a faint smile appeared on the corner of his mouth. He quietly tightened his arms around her and whispered softly in her ear: "Awake?"

Lu Chuyi was very disgusted, but pretended to be lazy and whispered: "Did I wake up Your Majesty?"

"No, it's time for me to get up." Xiao Xuanchen chuckled, then called the maid. The room suddenly became busy, helping the two of them change clothes and wash up.

At breakfast time, the two sat opposite each other, with a dazzling array of delicacies on the table, and the aroma filled the air. Xiao Xuanchen took a sip of tea and asked casually, "I heard that you are good at riding?"

Lu Chuyi nodded slightly, with a hint of yearning in his eyes: "Well, I can still control it."

"Then I will take you to the hunting ground later, okay?" Xiao Xuanchen suggested.

Hearing this, Lu Chuyi looked up at him, a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes, and then a smile bloomed at the corner of his mouth: "Okay, thank you, Your Majesty."

Meanwhile, in the distant Chaoyun Palace, Zheng Xiyan was having breakfast with the children, the atmosphere was warm and harmonious. Biluo approached quietly, whispered in Zheng Xiyan's ear, "Your Majesty took Lu Chongyi to the hunting ground."

Zheng Xiyan just smiled faintly when she heard this: "I know."

Xiao Shuyue, who was standing by, heard this and pulled Zheng Xiyan's sleeve and said coquettishly, "Mother, I want to ride a horse too. Can you accompany me?"

Xiao Chengyi stood aside and advised in the tone of an elder brother: "Yuer, you are still young and can't ride a horse yet."

Xiao Shuyue refused to give in, her face full of dissatisfaction: "Why can you all ride horses but I can't? This is not fair!"

Zheng Xiyan gently stroked Xiao Shuyue's head and soothed her tenderly: "Good boy Yue'er, Yi'er is right. Have you forgotten what you promised your mother before? When we return to the palace, your mother will order someone to find a docile pony, okay?"

Hearing this, Xiao Shuyue's grievance gradually disappeared and turned into joy: "Really? Mother wouldn't lie to Yue'er, right?"

"When has your mother ever lied to you?" Zheng Xiyan assured with a smile. The mother and daughter smiled at each other, feeling very happy.

In the hunting ground, Xiao Xuanchen led a group of soldiers, royal children, and ministers to step into this vast world. Lu Chuyi followed closely beside him, dressed in military uniform, looking heroic.

As the commander of the imperial guards, Lu Ran had to protect Xiao Xuanchen's safety at all times. He was really surprised when he saw his sister appear beside Xiao Xuanchen. He kept looking at his sister and was secretly surprised. Since Lu Chuyi entered the palace, she was not favored. Today, she was able to accompany His Majesty to the hunting ground. This favor was unique among all the concubines.

Lu Ran looked for an opportunity and walked side by side with Lu Chuyi. Lu Ran asked in a low voice, "Why did you come to the hunting ground with His Majesty?"

Lu Chuyi shook her head gently, a hint of helplessness flashing in her eyes: "Your Majesty wants to bring me here, how can I disobey." She looked at the vast grassland in the distance, but she was not happy in her heart. She longed to gallop alone, rather than following behind Xiao Xuanchen like this, unable to move freely.

Seeing that she was frowning and seemed unhappy, Lu Ran asked, "Don't you like riding horses the most? We finally got to the royal hunting ground today, but why do you seem so unhappy?"

Lu Chuyi sighed and sneered, "Although this place is called a hunting ground, there are rules everywhere and you have to be careful at every step. How can it compare to a real grassland where you can roam as you wish?"

Hearing this, Lu Ran's smile showed a little more understanding and doting. He patted the horse's back and said slowly, "You should just stay by His Majesty's side and don't think about anything else."

Lu Chuyi felt mixed emotions, and regret surged like a tide. She whispered to herself, "If I had known this would happen, I would not have done it in the first place. Why would I have stepped into the palace and bound myself to this world?"

"Things in this world are often unpredictable, and regret is useless." Lu Ran comforted.

Lu Chuyi smiled bitterly and looked into the distance, with a flash of determination in her eyes: "Yes, it's too late. Once you enter the palace, it's like entering a deep sea. This freedom may only remain in dreams forever."

Seeing this, Lu Ran couldn't bear it and advised gently: "Okay, don't think too much."

"Okay, I understand." Lu Chuyi nodded slightly, with a hint of reluctance in her tone.

At this time, Xiao Xuanchen was riding his horse to chase a nimble deer, looking very heroic. Seeing this, Lu Ran immediately ordered: "Follow His Majesty closely and make sure His Majesty is safe."

"Yes, sir!" The guards responded in unison and rode their horses to follow.

Lu Ran turned to look at Lu Chuyi, his eyes full of concern: "You should also be careful and don't let the guards get too far away from you."

"Don't worry." Lu Chuyi responded.

She continued to move forward at a leisurely pace, muttering to herself: "This is really boring. What kind of riding is this?" Although her voice was soft, it happened to fall into the ears of Lu Moyu, a young guard beside her.

Lu Moyu laughed secretly when he heard this, but soon realized his mistake and quickly put away his smile. But this laugh was still heard by Lu Chuyi.

She turned her head, her eyes as sharp as an eagle, and looked directly at Lu Moyu: "Are you laughing at me?"

Lu Moyu quickly shook his head vigorously, "I dare not."

"You clearly laughed just now, do you think I'm deaf?" Lu Chuyi said angrily.

Lu Moyu was startled and quickly dismounted and knelt on the ground, saying in panic: "Empress Chongyi, please calm down. I have no such intention. It's just...just..." He hesitated for a long time but couldn't make any sense.

Seeing this, Lu Chuyi's anger subsided a little. She looked at the boy in front of her. Seeing that he had a handsome face and a gentle temperament, she couldn't help but feel curious: "What's your name?"

"Your subordinate Lu Moyu pays respect to Madam Chongyi."

"Lu Moyu?" Lu Chuyi read his name and asked, "Are you from the Fanyang Lu family?"

"Exactly!"

Lu Chuyi chuckled and said, "No wonder, he looks like a scholar, how did he become a guard in the palace?"

Lu Moyu answered respectfully, "I have been practicing martial arts since I was young. Although I look a little weak, I am actually quite skilled. I entered the palace as a guard to protect my country and to perform my duties faithfully."

Hearing this, Lu Chuyi smiled slightly, with both admiration and ridicule in her smile: "So that's how it is, get up!"

"Thank you, Your Majesty." Lu Moyu stood up, looked at Lu Chuyi gratefully, and then jumped on the horse.

"I am too lazy to argue with you. Besides, I look really ridiculous right now." Lu Chuyi said self-deprecatingly.