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

Inside Shoukang Palace, soft sunlight shines through the intricate window lattices, casting patches of light on the bluestone floor.

Lu Chuyi walked into Shoukang Palace with light steps. Her figure looked particularly slender in the morning light. She stood outside the palace, looking at the vermilion gate in front of her with gentle eyes, but her heart was full of thoughts, speculating on everything she was about to face. Yu Ma came out of the palace, her steps were steady and her face was kind.

"Empress Chongyi, the Queen Mother is worshipping the Buddha. Please wait here for a moment." Yu Ma said.

Lu Chuyi smiled slightly, "Okay, I'll stay here, listen to the wind, and wait."

Hearing this, Yu Ma nodded slightly, turned around and walked into the hall. The door slowly closed behind her, isolating the noise from the outside world. The Queen Mother sat on the couch. She had already finished worshipping Buddha. She was just testing her.

"Empress Dowager, I have tested it according to your instructions, and there is nothing unusual about Lu Chongyi." Nanny Yu returned to the Empress Dowager and reported in a low voice.

The Queen Mother gently fiddled with the Buddhist beads in her hand, her eyes deep, "Let her stand outside for a while. Half an hour is enough to reveal a person's character."

Yu Ma Ma looked embarrassed, hesitated for a moment, and said: "Queen Dowager, is this too harsh? After all..."

"It's alright." The Queen Mother interrupted her. "What I want is not only her talent and appearance, but also her character. What does this mean?"

"Yes!"

Outside the palace, Lu Chuyi stood quietly, the breeze blowing past, causing her clothes to flutter. She closed her eyes and concentrated, as if she was feeling everything around her.

Seeing this, the maid beside her was puzzled, but she could only ask in a low voice: "Your Majesty, does the Queen Mother have any other meaning behind this action?"

Lu Chuyi slowly opened her eyes. "The Queen Mother asked me to wait here, so I will wait here. Why ask more questions?"

The maid's face was full of worry. She whispered softly, "Your Majesty is weak. The palace bricks are cold. If you stand for a long time, I'm afraid..." Before she finished speaking, she saw a flash of impatience between Lu Chuyi's eyebrows. "No point in talking any more. Leave."

Upon hearing this, the maid turned pale, lowered her head, and said in a trembling voice: "I know I am wrong, please forgive me, Your Majesty."

Lu Chuyi's expression remained calm, but she was thinking to herself: Since I was a child, I have been punished and blamed. How many times have I been punished since I was a child? She sighed softly, as if to herself and the palace maid, "I have been punished so many times since I was a child, and this time is not bad."

"How can this be the same?" The maid wanted to say more, but was interrupted by Lu Chuyi's gentle wave of her hand: "Forget it, no need to say more."

Time passed slowly, and half an hour passed quietly. The Queen Mother in the palace ordered: "Let her in."

Nanny Yu responded and walked out, walking lightly in front of Lu Chuyi, speaking respectfully and gently: "Empress Chongyi, the Empress Dowager has finished worshipping the Buddha. Please move into the hall."

Lu Chuyi smiled slightly and said softly, "Thank you, Madam." After that, she was supported by the palace maid and slowly walked into the main hall.

She knelt down slowly in front of the empress dowager, with a dignified posture and sincere words: "Your Highness, I pay my respects to you. I wish you the best of luck and happiness."

The Queen Mother looked gentle and raised her hand gently: "Get up, no need to be polite."

Lu Chuyi stood up as she was told, and the palace maid carefully supported her. Seeing this, the Queen Mother gently waved her hand and said, "You can leave now. I want to talk to Lu Chongyi alone."

"Yes, I obey your command." The palace maids and eunuchs responded in unison and left one after another. Suddenly, only the Queen Mother and Lu Chuyi were left in the hall.

After Lu Chuyi sat down, she asked, "I wonder why the Queen Mother summoned me?"

The Queen Mother smiled gently and said slowly, "I made you wait outside this palace for half an hour. Do you have any resentment towards me?"

Upon hearing this, Lu Chuyi bowed gracefully, with a dignified yet humble attitude, and said softly: "Your Majesty the Queen Mother, your words are too serious. How dare I have the slightest resentment? You are the Queen Mother, who is worth a million dollars, and an elder whom I respect the most. Moreover, Your Majesty was immersed in the solemnity of worshiping Buddha just now, and her mind was not distracted. I was waiting outside, which was my duty, so how dare I slack off?"

The Queen Mother's face was more satisfied when she heard this. Her eyes flickered with approval and she said, "You are a well-educated, sensible and considerate child."

Lu Chuyi smiled slightly, and she continued, "My grandmother is also a Buddhist. She worships Buddha every day, just like the Queen Mother. When my grandmother worships Buddha, no matter how important the matter is, she should not be disturbed easily. Therefore, I understand this very well. Waiting a little longer, for me, is just to have more awe for the Buddha and respect for the Queen Mother."

The Queen Mother heard this and laughed even louder. "I have heard that you have a stubborn temper and thought you were a wild horse that is difficult to tame. I never thought that I would see you several times at palace banquets and you were always gentle and polite, which is completely different from the rumors."

Hearing this, Lu Chuyi bowed her head slightly and explained, "I was a bit naughty when I was young, and I didn't know how high the heaven was and how deep the earth was, and I got into a lot of trouble. But since I entered the palace, I know that the palace rules are strict, and the majesty of the Queen Mother and Your Majesty is inviolable, so I always remind myself to put away my naughty heart, and try to behave properly, and be careful in what I say and do."

The Queen Mother nodded gently upon hearing this, her eyes full of appreciation: "You are absolutely right. No wonder the Emperor has been so fond of you these days."

Hearing this, Lu Chuyi blushed slightly and quickly said humbly, "Your Majesty's favor is all my luck."

The Queen Mother heard this and her laughter became even more pleasant, as if it could dispel all the haze: "Luck? Humph, luck is also a part of strength. Since it has come to you, it is your blessing and your good fortune. You should take good care of yourself and don't let this blessing pass away in vain."

"I will always remember the Queen Mother's teachings." Lu Chuyi bowed again.