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

"Ji'er acted too impulsively in this matter. Even though he prevented the marriage between the Cui and Lu families, it was indeed an unexpected disaster for Miss Lu." Zheng Xiyan sighed.

Biluo said in a deep voice: "But fortunately, yesterday's incident has not yet caused a stir, and His Majesty is willing to compensate Miss Lu, so the matter has not reached a serious level."

"I hope so!" Zheng Xiyan sighed deeply.

……

In the following days, Lu Lingyuan stayed in the palace. Zheng Xiyan would often call her to her side, play chess with her, drink tea, arrange flowers, listen to music and watch plays. She lived a very comfortable life.

Lu Lingyuan was very restrained at first, but she gradually relaxed later on. She was no longer as depressed as before and sometimes she would join Xiao Shuyue in making Zheng Xiyan happy.

On this day, Lu Lingyuan and Xiao Shuyue were playing chess. Zheng Xiyan was holding an ancient book and looking at them with a loving face.

Xiao Shuyue's chess skills were very poor, and after a while she had no way out. "This..." Xiao Shuyue's expression became anxious, "You..."

Lu Lingyuan smiled slightly and said gently, "Princess, you need to be patient and take your time when playing chess. Don't rush it!"

Xiao Shuyue was angry and unwilling to accept the result. She pouted and said, "Why do you always win?"

When Zheng Xiyan heard the noise over here, she turned her head to look over there, a smile that was both doting and helpless appeared on her face. Shuang Ning was standing aside, looking at the chess game, her eyebrows slightly furrowed, and she fell into deep thought.

"The princess loses every time, but she still insists on playing chess with Miss Lu!" Biluo said softly.

"She! She has a very impetuous temper. Playing chess, which is a temper-testing activity, is not suitable for her at all." Zheng Xiyan slowly put down the book in her hand, slowly stood up, and walked to the two of them.

Seeing this, Lu Lingyuan quickly stood up and saluted, "Empress Dowager!"

"No need to be polite!" Zheng Xiyan took a look at the current situation of the white chess pieces, raised her eyebrows, and said in a deep voice: "You are so unpredictable in attack and defense. You are destined to lose this game miserably!"

"Mother..." Xiao Shuyue said dissatisfiedly.

"I have been learning to play chess since I was young. The princess is several years younger than me, so my victory was unfair." Lu Lingyuan said in a gentle voice.

Xiao Shuyue raised her chin high and pouted her lips as she said, "That's right, if I study for a few more years, I will definitely be able to beat Sister Lu."

Zheng Xiyan's eyes were filled with a doting smile, and she said softly, "Okay!"

Lu Lingyuan lowered her eyes and smiled softly, her face looking very relaxed.

At this moment, the eunuch's loud voice came from outside: "Your Majesty has arrived!"

Lu Lingyuan immediately stepped aside and saluted with Biluo and the others, "Your Majesty, I pay my respects to you. May your Majesty be blessed with good health!"

"Your Majesty, may your Majesty be blessed with good health!"

Xiao Shuyue couldn't help but feel a little nervous when she saw her brother, "Greetings, brother!"

"Your son pays his respects to the Queen Mother. May your Majesty be blessed with good health!" Xiao Chengji would come to Shoukang Palace to pay his respects almost every day, and Lu Lingyuan had gotten used to it.

"Get up!" Zheng Xiyan said gently.

"Thank you, mother!" Xiao Chengji stood up and sat directly on the right seat, saying, "Get up!"

"Thank you, Your Majesty!" Lu Lingyuan bowed and was about to follow the palace maids to leave, but Xiao Chengji took the initiative to call her, "Miss Lu, wait a minute!"

Lu Lingyuan's expression changed slightly, and she immediately reacted and said, "I wonder if your majesty has any instructions?"

"The Ministry of Rites is almost ready for the appointment of a princess, but I haven't decided on the title yet. After all, it's a title for you. What do you think, Miss Lu?" Xiao Chengji said in a gentle voice.

Zheng Xiyan's eyes drooped slightly, a knowing smile appeared on her lips, and she casually picked up a cup of tea on the table and took a small sip.

"I dare not. I will follow your majesty's arrangements in everything." Lu Lingyuan said respectfully.

Xiao Chengji didn't know what title to give her, so he looked at his mother and asked in a deep voice, "What do you think, mother?"

Zheng Xiyan held her forehead slightly and said softly: "Your Majesty, please decide on this title yourself! I have no objection!"

"Then...then I will let the Ministry of Rites select a few titles, and Miss Lu can choose one herself, okay?" Xiao Chengji frowned slightly and turned to speak.

"Yes, I obey your command!" Lu Lingyuan said respectfully, then bowed and left.

Xiao Shuyue pouted and walked forward, looking puzzled and asked, "Brother Emperor, why did you confer the title of Princess on Sister Lu?"

Zheng Xiyan pretended not to hear anything and obviously didn't want to explain anything.

A flash of embarrassment flashed across Xiao Chengji's face, then he turned serious and said in a solemn voice: "Shouldn't you be in class at Zhaoren Hall at this time? Are you skipping class again?"

Xiao Shuyue looked guilty, having actually forgotten about this matter, and quickly retorted: "No, I didn't. I... I'm not feeling well today, so I asked the Grand Tutor for leave. If you don't believe me, ask the Queen Mother!"