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

The corners of Zheng Xiyan's mouth curved into a gentle arc. She did not show the slightest dissatisfaction with her answer. Instead, her deep eyes contained a hint of imperceptible satisfaction and relief.

Lu Lingyuan cautiously watched her expression and secretly breathed a sigh of relief, "Your Majesty ruined my marriage. I did have resentment at first, but Your Majesty has compensated as agreed, and I am grateful." After saying this, she lowered her eyes slightly, and the expression on her face became more and more peaceful, like a pool of still water, without any ripples.

"If the Empress Dowager and His Majesty really want to issue an imperial decree..." Lu Lingyuan paused for a moment, her tone revealing a hint of helplessness and compromise, "I dare not disobey, I can only obey!"

Zheng Xiyan's eyes locked onto her, and there seemed to be thousands of words in her eyes, but in the end, they all turned into a faint smile at the corner of her mouth. The previous persistence disappeared at this moment, and was replaced by a deep sense of relief.

"Okay, don't worry. I promise you that if you meet someone you like, just tell me and I will make the decision for you. If you don't want to get married, I will also protect you." Zheng Xiyan smiled and her voice was gentle but firm.

A sincere smile finally broke out on Lu Lingyuan's face, and her gratitude was beyond words: "Thank you, Queen Dowager!" There was an imperceptible tremor in her voice.

Zheng Xiyan's smile was filled with relief. She reached out her hand affectionately and gently stroked the top of Lu Lingyuan's head. Her movements were full of love and doting. She instructed, "Shuang Ning, remember there are still a few pieces of brocade left from the tribute from Jiangnan last year. Go and tell the clothing bureau to have them sew a few clothes carefully according to the princess' stature."

"Yes." Shuang Ning agreed with a smile, with joy shining in her eyes.

"Thank you, Your Majesty." Lu Lingyuan did not refuse.

……

When Lu Lingyuan left the palace, she felt extremely relaxed. The heavy stone that had been weighing on her heart for days was finally lifted at this moment.

"Girl, you are much more beautiful today than usual." Yun'er followed closely behind her and said sweetly.

"Really?" A rare playful look appeared on Lu Lingyuan's face. This was the happiest day she had had in many years. The heartfelt joy was like a flower blooming in spring, bright and vivid.

However, just as she was about to walk out of the palace gate, she unexpectedly met Xiao Chengji.

Xiao Chengji was in a bad mood at the moment, feeling depressed and irritable. After summoning the ministers, he was about to go to the horse farm to gallop a few laps to relieve his depression, but he didn't expect to meet her again here.

The moment Lu Lingyuan saw Xiao Chengji, the smile on her face froze instantly, and she was a little overwhelmed for a moment. Seeing this, Yun'er beside her quickly tugged at her sleeve and whispered, "Girl, salute quickly!"

Xiao Chengji took in all the changes in her facial expressions, and his brows furrowed involuntarily as an inexplicable anger arose.

Lu Lingyuan came back to her senses, lowered her head quickly, stepped aside, knelt down and saluted, with a barely perceptible tremor in her voice: "Your Majesty, I pay my respects to you, may your Majesty be blessed with good health!"

"Get up!" Xiao Chengji waved his hand nonchalantly, with a hint of impatience in his tone.

"Thank you, Your Majesty!" When Lu Lingyuan stood up, she deliberately took a few steps back, keeping a greater distance from Xiao Chengji's imperial carriage.

Xiao Chengji took in all her little movements with a glance, a hint of displeasure flashed across his face, and he asked in a low voice: "What? Are you afraid of me?"

Lu Lingyuan's face was calm and she replied in a gentle voice: "Your Majesty has misunderstood. I have only awe and respect for Your Majesty, not fear." Although her voice was soft, every word was clear.

Xiao Chengji turned his head, looked at her deeply, and asked without hesitation: "What were you laughing at just now? What made you so happy?" After saying that, he seriously recalled these days, it seemed that he had never seen her smile so happily.

When Rong An heard this, his expression was slightly surprised, and he muttered to himself: What on earth does His Majesty mean by this?

Lu Lingyuan's eyes changed slightly. Although she was puzzled, she still answered politely: "I was just joking with Yun'er. It's just a small matter, not worth mentioning. Your Majesty is busy with many things, so I dare not say more."

Xiao Chengji seemed to realize that his words seemed a little deliberate, and he couldn't help but feel a little regretful and secretly annoyed in his heart.