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

"I've said too much." There was some reluctance and self-blame in Lu Moyu's voice. He lowered his head and his fingers twisted together unconsciously.

Seeing this, Lu Ran's eyes softened a bit, and he gently patted his shoulder, like an elder, "Mo Yu, there are too many helplessness and destiny in this world. The fate of some people is like the vast stars, which are dazzling but not in their own hands."

Hearing this, Lu Moyu looked up at Lu Ran, his young eyes flashing with confusion and unwillingness. He pursed his lips tightly, as if he wanted to refute, but couldn't find the right words. "This shouldn't be the case!"

He was only seventeen years old this year, in the prime of his youth, with his heart full of longing and desire for the future. Many things in the world were still vague to him, like flowers in the fog. He was straightforward and reckless, and at this moment, the confusion and doubt were all written on his face, which seemed particularly real.

Seeing this, Lu Ran smiled lightly, with a hint of deep meaning and tolerance in his smile. "You are still young, and you still have a long way to go. Some things require you to experience them yourself before you can understand how many things in this world are beyond human control. No matter how you struggle or how much you want to change, in the end you can only follow fate and learn to let go."

Hearing this, Lu Moyu was silent for a moment, then slowly nodded. Although there was reluctance in his eyes, he also felt relieved. "I understand. Thank you for your teachings, Commander."

Two days later, Xiao Xuanchen ordered to return to the palace. In Weiyang Palace, Zheng Xiyan returned from the palace, dressed in gorgeous clothes, dignified and elegant. She gently raised her hand and instructed Biluo beside her: "Biluo, you go to Yuhua Palace in person to see Concubine Yi."

Biluo was about to accept the order and leave, but she heard a slight sound outside the door. Ziluo had already walked into the hall. She was in a hurry, but she did not lose her manners. She bowed and said, "Greetings, Your Majesty. Ziluo is back."

Zheng Xiyan smiled slightly and waved her hand to exempt her from the courtesy. "Hurry up and get up. How is the situation with Concubine Yi?"

Zi Luo's expression relaxed, and she replied, "Don't worry, Your Majesty. Your Majesty Yifei is recovering very quickly, and I think she will be fully recovered soon."

Zheng Xiyan nodded gently after hearing this, with a hint of relief in her eyes, "That's good, I've been staying in the palace for more than half a month, and I'm still worried about her..."

After that, she changed the subject and asked about the recent situation in the palace, "During the days when I was away, has there been any unusual movement in the harem?"

Zi Luo's expression was slightly restrained, and she replied in a low voice: "Your Majesty, there seems to be some movement in Minghua Palace."

"Xu Zhaorong?" Zheng Xiyan frowned slightly when she heard this, as if she was thinking about something. After a moment, she sighed softly, as if she felt helpless and tired of the endless struggle in the harem. She quickly regained her usual calmness and composure, and ordered: "Continue to pay attention to Minghua Palace's every move. I want to see what she wants to do?"

"Yes!"

Inside Shoukang Palace, the hall was filled with a faint scent of ambergris, creating a solemn atmosphere. Zheng Xiyan, wearing a gorgeous phoenix robe, stepped in lightly.

Entering the main hall, I saw the queen mother sitting on the phoenix chair, her face kind and majestic. Zheng Xiyan slowly walked to the front of the hall, knelt on both knees, and said in a gentle and clear voice: "Your son greets you, the queen mother. May you be blessed with good health."

The Queen Mother smiled faintly upon hearing this, raised her hand gently, signaled the maid beside her to leave, then slowly stood up and walked towards Zheng Xiyan with steady steps. She gently helped her up, her tone full of love: "Queen, please don't be polite."

Zheng Xiyan stood up and said softly, "Thank you, mother." The two walked side by side to the soft couch beside them and slowly sat down.

The Queen Mother gently stroked the Buddhist beads in her hand and asked, "I heard recently that the Emperor is quite fond of Lu Chongyi in the palace. He not only accompanies her all the time, but also takes her hunting."

Zheng Xiyan heard this without showing any emotion. She nodded slightly and said, "What my mother said is very true. His Majesty is very kind and generous to all the concubines in the harem. This Lu Chongyi is indeed favored by His Majesty and often accompanies him."

The Queen Mother smiled slightly, with a glimmer of approval in her eyes: "Her cousin Lu Ran once bravely rescued the emperor. I have also met Lu Chongyi a few times. She is indeed a smart and straightforward woman, but her temperament is a little wild."

Having said that, the Queen Mother sighed softly, her eyes revealing a complex emotion, as if she admired Lu Chuyi but also had a little worry about him.

Seeing this, Zheng Xiyan pondered in her heart, then opened her red lips and told the Queen Mother in detail: "Your Majesty, you don't know, Lu Chongyi has been suffering from a weak body and many illnesses since she was a child. The imperial physician once asserted that her life span was unpredictable. Therefore, the elders of the Lu family doted on her, and she grew up in love and pampering. Because of this, she has been naughty since she was a child and doesn't like to be restrained by nature."

When the Queen Mother heard this, a trace of deep thought flashed across her eyes, and she nodded slightly and said, "So that's how it is."

"Yes! It's my fault that I didn't know the situation at the time and chose her to enter the palace. Her personality is indeed not suitable for entering the palace."

The Queen Mother nodded slightly and changed the subject: "However, this time, the Lu family only has this one daughter. Her entry into the palace is the family's destiny and it is inevitable. But looking at her behavior, she is somewhat fresh and unworldly, unlike the likes of Yi Zhaoyi, who only know how to use their beauty to please others and flatter the emperor and seduce the master."

At this point, the Queen Mother changed the subject again and asked with a half-smile, "I also heard that Yue'er is quite close to her, and the two of them often play together. Is this true?"

Hearing this, Zheng Xiyan's lips unconsciously lifted up, with a warm light flashing in her eyes: "It is true, Yue'er really likes Lu Chongyi, the two of them get along very well, which is rare."

When the Queen Mother heard this, a hint of satisfaction flashed in her eyes, and she sighed softly: "Yue'er has always disliked the emperor's concubines, but she looks at her differently. Children's hearts are the purest, and they will never lie."

While the two were talking, a clear and pleasant voice sounded from outside the door: "I heard that the Empress's sister-in-law is back, so Xuanhua came here specially to pay her a visit." Before the words were finished, the person had arrived.

She walked into the hall lightly and bowed respectfully to the Queen Mother: "Greetings, Mother. May you be blessed with good health." Then she turned to Zheng Xiyan and said with a smile: "I am well, sister-in-law."

Seeing this, the Queen Mother smiled lovingly and said, "No need to be so polite."

Princess Xuanhua got the order and stood to one side, saying with a smile: "Sister-in-law, we haven't seen each other for quite some time. We must have a good chat today."

Zheng Xiyan also smiled and replied, "Yes, it has been a few months since we last met. If you have time, stay in the palace for a few more days and we can have a good chat."

"That would be great!" Princess Xuanhua agreed happily.