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

Zheng Xiyan sensed his resistance, and a hint of helplessness appeared in her eyes, but she still softened her tone and said softly, "Ji'er, don't worry too much. As long as you don't want to, your mother will never force you to make any decision. The position of queen is not only the mother of a country, but also your wife. Your mother sincerely hopes that the woman who can spend the rest of your life with you is the one you truly cherish and love in your heart."

There was a hint of earnestness and expectation in her words, and her eyes were full of love and understanding.

"As to who will be the queen, your mother leaves it to you to decide. I will never interfere!" There was an unquestionable firmness in Zheng Xiyan's voice.

Hearing this, Xiao Chengji frowned slightly, and a complicated look flashed in the depths of his eyes. He subconsciously looked up at his mother, his eyes were as deep as the sea, his face was full of worry, and his heart was like surging waves, not knowing how to choose.

Zheng Xiyan was filled with mixed feelings when she saw this, but she still tried to remain calm and continued, "My mother has decided to go to Qingyun Temple in the suburbs in three days to pray for the people of Daliang. In addition, the concubines of the late emperor will also follow. Biluo will be in charge of palace affairs. She will handle things in a safe and reliable manner, so you can rest assured."

Zheng Xiyan also wanted to take this opportunity to leave the palace and calm down, and also to find a good home for those young concubines.

Hearing this, Xiao Chengji couldn't help but feel a little surprised and puzzled, and asked quickly, "Why did the Queen Mother suddenly think of praying for blessings?"

Zheng Xiyan smiled lightly and said in a deep voice: "Your Majesty, you have nothing to do anyway. Going out of the palace to pray for blessings can be considered a good deed for the people. Your Majesty has already arranged everything. You are busy with government affairs, so you don't have to worry about these trivial matters."

"You will be the one taking care of Shu'er and Yi'er as they stay in the palace. You are right, they are indeed spoiled by our queen mother. You should take good care of them while our queen mother is away." Zheng Xiyan advised.

"Yes, mother, don't worry. I will take good care of them both." Xiao Chengji promised.

"Yeah." Zheng Xiyan nodded slightly.

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Three days later, Zheng Xiyan set out from the palace. Xiao Chengji, Xiao Chengyi and Xiao Shuyue saw her off at the palace gate.

Xiao Shuyue and Xiao Chengyi were quarreling with Zheng Xiyan. Xiao Shuyue pouted and said, "Mother, please take me with you! I will be obedient and behave myself."

Zheng Xiyan had a serious look on her face and said in a deep voice: "In the palace, listen to your royal brother and don't act willfully. Do you understand?" Zheng Xiyan's eyes swept over the two of them coldly.

Xiao Chengyi knew that this was a complete failure, so he had no choice but to lower his head and whispered, "Yes, I obey your command!"

"Empress Dowager, the time has come and you should set off." Shuang Ning walked forward and said respectfully.

"Well, let's set off!" Zheng Xiyan said in a deep voice.

"Yes."

Xiao Chengji led everyone to bow and send off the queen, "Your son respectfully sends off your mother!"

"Congratulations to the Queen Mother!"

After an hour's journey, Zheng Xiyan arrived at Qingyun Temple. The abbot and others outside the temple had been waiting for a long time. "I am honored to meet you, sir!"

Zheng Xiyan was dressed in plain clothes, with no expensive jewelry on her head, only a few Suyu hairpins, "Amitabha!"

Zheng Xiyan clasped her hands together and bowed to greet him with a pious look on her face.

Afterwards, Zheng Xiyan led everyone to worship in front of the Buddha, and for many days afterwards, they prayed wholeheartedly every morning, noon and evening!

Just like that, a month later, Zheng Xiyan suddenly felt like going out for a trip with Shuang Ning and a few guards.

Zheng Xiyan disguised herself as an ordinary woman and wandered around the market in the suburbs. The last time she went out for fun without any restrictions like this was probably before she entered the palace.

Shuang Ning helped her get off the carriage and said with some emotion: "I still remember that when the young lady was still in the manor, she liked to live in the farm in the east of the city. There are mountains and water there, and it is very refreshing in the summer!"

"There is an old man on the farm. The fish he grilled was so delicious that I still remember it." Shuang Ning was drooling as she spoke.

Zheng Xiyan smiled and said softly, "That's true. I still remember that every summer, my mother was afraid of the heat and would stay in the manor for two months. I was the same. I liked staying in the manor the most."

"Yes! Come to think of it, I haven't been there for many years. Otherwise..." Shuang Ning spoke carefully.

Zheng Xiyan lowered her eyes slightly, thought for a while, and felt that since she had finally come out, she should go and take a look. "Okay, let's go! If we don't go this time, we don't know when we can go next time."

"Great! Maybe, I can eat the fish grilled by the old man again?" Shuang Ning said excitedly.