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

"Sit down!" Zheng Xiyan said softly. After that, she moved lightly and sat in the seat above.

Lu Lingyuan sat at the bottom, looking dignified, with a calm and composed temperament between her brows, as if nothing could disturb her heart.

"I heard that Miss Lu will be getting married to the second son of the Cui family soon. Congratulations!" Zheng Xiyan's eyes flickered with a subtle light, and the corners of her mouth raised a hint of smile, looking at her deeply, "Miss Lu and the second son of the Cui family are a match made in heaven, with talent and beauty, and equal family backgrounds. In the future, they will surely become a legend widely circulated in Shangjing City!"

Lu Lingyuan nodded slightly and thanked him: "Thank you for your praise, Queen Mother. I hope everything will come true as you said."

Zheng Xiyan's expression changed slightly, a hint of sharpness flashed in her eyes, and then turned into tenderness in an instant: "After seeing you today, I felt that I had a destiny with Miss Lu, and I like you very much. Everyone present knows why this flower-viewing banquet is held today." She paused and continued, "Although the Qinghe Cui family is a famous family with a history of hundreds of years, how can a clan lady compare to the dignity of the queen who is the mother of the country?" Her eyes became more intriguing, as if she wanted to catch something from Lu Lingyuan's reaction.

Lu Lingyuan smiled lightly, and that smile was like a ray of warm sunshine in spring, not affected by Zheng Xiyan's words at all. She asked directly: "The Queen Mother has been sitting on the throne of the Queen for decades. How do you feel about being the Queen who rules the country?" As soon as these words came out, the air seemed to freeze for a moment.

Zheng Xiyan almost lost her ability to maintain her facial expression. This sentence directly pierced the most vulnerable part of her heart. For a moment, she could only use a sneer to cover up the fluctuations in her heart, and that smile hid a bit of helplessness and bitterness.

"I am stupid and I am afraid I cannot shoulder this responsibility. I hope the Empress Dowager will forgive me!" Lu Lingyuan's eyes were firm, without any concessions. "Besides, I am already engaged. If I break the engagement and marry someone else, the Fanyang Lu family must never do such a thing!" Although her voice was soft, every word was loud and clear, revealing her unquestionable determination.

Zheng Xiyan's eyes were slightly cold, but she was more appreciative of her integrity: "She is worthy of being a girl taught by the Lu family of Fanyang. I admire her!" There was some sincere admiration in her tone.

"Biluo, prepare a generous reward for Miss Lu!" Zheng Xiyan ordered in a deep voice, with irresistible majesty in her voice.

"Yes." Biluo agreed quickly, then turned and left to prepare the reward.

"I thank the Empress Dowager for her kindness, but I cannot accept any reward without merit. I hope you can revoke your order!" Lu Lingyuan replied neither humbly nor arrogantly. Her voice was calm and firm, revealing an indescribable charm.

Zheng Xiyan smiled indifferently and said gently, "Keep it! I have learned a lot today." After that, she slowly stood up and Shuangning immediately stepped forward to support her.

"Yes, I respectfully send the Queen Mother off!" Lu Lingyuan stood up and bowed respectfully. In fact, she had been very nervous just now, but she had been pretending to be calm, not wanting others to see her inner turmoil.

Now, she finally breathed a sigh of relief, and the tension and anxiety in her heart gradually dissipated.

After a while, Biluo brought a group of people behind him, and presented rewards to Lu Lingyuan in a grand manner, "The Queen Mother has a reward!"

Everyone immediately knelt down to receive the decree. Biluo said slowly, "The Queen Mother rewards Miss Lu with a jade ruyi, a red wedding dress with mandarin ducks playing in the water, and a pair of fairy-like earrings..."

For a moment, everyone's eyes fell on Lu Lingyuan. "Thank you very much, Queen Mother, for your reward. May you live a thousand years!"

"Miss Lu!" Biluo stepped forward and bowed slightly.

Yun'er helped her up and bowed slightly, "Thank you, auntie!"

"Then I will take my leave first!" Biluo bowed and turned around to leave.

"Aunt, take care!" Lu Lingyuan said gently.

Everyone present had their own thoughts and glanced at Lu Lingyuan frequently, either with envy or jealousy.

Xiao Shuyue was very interested in her. She walked up to her and looked her up and down. "Lu Lingyuan?"

"Yes, it is you!" Lu Lingyuan replied neither humbly nor arrogantly.

"Among so many female relatives present, you are the only one who has won the favor of our queen mother. You must have some outstanding qualities!" Xiao Shuyue said in a deep voice.

Lu Lingyuan was not in a hurry and replied in a gentle voice: "Princess, you are too kind. I am not outstanding. It is Her Royal Highness, the Princess, who is graceful and elegant. She is a role model for women in our dynasty. I am far behind her!"