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

Outside the city, the breeze was blowing gently, bringing a bit of coolness, and the fallen leaves were flying like drifting thoughts, falling in disorder.

The carriage that Zheng Xiyan was riding in slowly drove into the city, and the wheels rolled over the bluestone road, making a slight sound. She did not inform the palace of her return to Beijing this time, and she had a secret thought in her heart, wanting to take this opportunity to stay in the Duke's Mansion for a few days.

Shuang Ning sat beside the carriage, and inadvertently lifted the curtain, her eyes swept across the bustling streets, where the crowds were weaving and countless stories were hidden in the hustle and bustle. However, her eyes suddenly stopped and fixed on a familiar figure. With a tone of confusion and surprise, she whispered, "Eunuch Rong?" There was a bit of disbelief in her voice.

In the car, Zheng Xiyan was resting with her eyes closed. When she heard the words, her eyes slightly opened, like a ripple on still water. Her face was calm and she asked calmly, "What are you so scared of?" There was unquestionable majesty in her voice, but also a subtle tenderness.

Shuang Ning quickly lowered the curtain and replied solemnly: "Your Majesty, I just caught a glimpse of Eunuch Rong beside Your Majesty. How come he is here?" Her words were full of doubt and confusion.

Zheng Xiyan slowly opened her eyes upon hearing this, and a trace of deep thought flashed across her eyes, like a meteor across the night sky, fleeting. She whispered to herself, "He has always been by Ji'er's side, almost inseparable. Could it be that... Ji'er has also left the palace?" Thinking of this, Zheng Xiyan frowned slightly.

She stretched out her hand to pull aside the curtain, and her eyes passed through the bustling crowd. As expected, she saw Eunuch Rong helping a young man get off another carriage. How could she not recognize that figure? It was her son, Xiao Chengji.

"Stop the car!" Zheng Xiyan's voice was steady and firm, with unquestionable strength.

"Whoa!" Upon hearing this, the driver immediately tightened the reins and the carriage stopped.

Zheng Xiyan got up and got out of the car before it stopped, and followed the familiar figure in a hurry.

Outside the wing room, the servant standing by saw His Majesty arriving and hurriedly pushed open the door. A gust of cold wind took the opportunity to rush in, bringing with it a bit of the bleakness and sadness of autumn.

Lu Lingyuan was already uneasy, and now she was even more alert. Her face tensed and she looked towards the door sharply, only to see a person slowly walking in.

Lu Lingyuan was wearing the bright red wedding dress she had worn yesterday, with intricate gold patterns embroidered on the sleeves, which set off her cool temperament. She was silent for a moment, then slowly stood up, bowed and greeted, her voice steady and polite: "Your Majesty, I greet you, may your Majesty be blessed with good health!"

Xiao Chengji walked into the room, his eyes lingering on her for a long time, as if he was examining her, or as if he was considering her. He raised his hand slightly, and said in a gentle tone, "Miss Lu, there's no need to be polite." There was a hint of fatigue and helplessness in his voice that was barely perceptible.

"Thank you, Your Majesty." Lu Lingyuan responded in a deep voice, with a hint of indifference and alienation in her voice.

"You want to see me, what do you want to say?" Xiao Chengji walked straight over and sat down next to her casually.

Upon seeing this, Lu Lingyuan sat back calmly, tilted her head slightly, and said in a deep voice: "Your Majesty has put on such a show now, have you thought about how to arrange for your servant?" Her words were full of sarcasm and dissatisfaction.

Xiao Chengji raised his eyes slightly and looked at her directly, and said in a low voice: "How do you want me to arrange you?" There was a hint of subtle guilt and helplessness in his voice.

Lu Lingyuan retracted her gaze and said in a cold voice: "Now, my marriage with the Cui family is off. I have been missing for a whole night. Although the news has not spread yet, in order to protect the reputation of the Fanyang Lu family, all that awaits me is a life of meditation and worship!" Her words were full of reluctance.

Xiao Chengji's eyes drooped when he heard this, and a strong sense of guilt came over him. The Lu family of Fanyang attaches the most importance to reputation and rules. Last night, she was kidnapped by a group of people in public...

"I had no intention of letting you fall to this point..." After saying this, he felt that he was extremely hypocritical and said guiltily: "Whatever compensation you want, I will do my best to satisfy you."

"Compensation? Your Majesty, what kind of compensation do you think I need most now?" Lu Lingyuan sneered and looked at him sarcastically, as if she was looking at a hypocritical actor.

"I will tell my mother to adopt you as her daughter and confer the title of princess on you. This matter will be kept a secret and will not be spread out." Xiao Chengji's voice was filled with urgency and determination. He really wanted to make up for the harm he had caused her.

"My mother is at the manor outside the city right now. I will send someone to take you there and tell everyone that I met you by chance and that you two had a very pleasant conversation, so my mother will keep you by her side. Then you can go to the palace with my mother, and I will naturally confer you the title of princess. This way, your father shouldn't say anything."

Lu Lingyuan frowned and looked at him with hatred. But now, she had no choice but to do as he arranged.

Xiao Chengji's brows were furrowed deeply, and the emotions in his eyes were very complicated. Guilt and embarrassment flashed across his face one by one.

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