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

Early in the morning of the second day, the sky was just beginning to turn pale, and the tranquility of the harem was gently torn apart by a faint morning light.

Outside the Weiyang Palace, there was an orderly waiting scene. Concubines of all kinds arrived early in the morning dew, ready to pay their respects!

The leader was Liu Chongyuan, who was wearing an elegant water-green palace dress, with her hair tied high and embellished with pearls and jade, which added a touch of gentleness. She had a gentle smile on her face, like the warmest spring breeze, gently blowing through everyone's heart. Behind her, Yang Jieyu and Gao Jieyu followed closely, both of them had delicate makeup and dignified manners. Yang Jieyu's eyes inadvertently revealed a hint of calculation and comparison. On the contrary, Gao Jieyu's innocent and childish face made people feel very at ease.

Later, Lady Cheng, Lady Meng, and Lady Chen all had graceful figures, some were as cold as frost, some were as charming as flowers, and some were as gentle as water, each exuding a different charm. They nodded to each other or whispered to each other, but they all maintained the proper reserve and distance.

Next came Li Cairen. Although she was not in a high position, she had a cool temperament and a hard-to-see tenacity between her eyebrows. Zhao Baolin, Song Baolin, and Hu Baolin were all gentle and docile. They either talked quietly or stood quietly, waiting for the upcoming call.

The last ones in the line were Lin Yu-nu, Wang Yu-nu, and Qing Cai-nu. Although they looked a little nervous and uneasy, their eyes were full of hope for the future, which was the fearlessness and longing of young women.

Just as everyone was waiting silently, the heavy and solemn gate of Weiyang Palace slowly opened in the morning light.

Yun'er was dressed in a plain palace dress and walked out with light steps, a respectful yet friendly smile on her face.

"I greet all the ladies, may you all be well!" Her voice was clear and pleasant, like a mountain spring, instantly flowing into everyone's heart, bringing a touch of coolness and comfort.

Upon hearing this, Liu Chongyuan smiled even more and said gently, "Miss Yun'er, please get up quickly. Has the Queen gotten up yet?" There was some concern in her tone.

"Thank you, Liu Chongyuan!" Yun'er slowly stood up, folded her hands in front of her waist, and bowed again. The respect and humility on her face made people respect her. "The Queen has just gotten up and is dressing up. Please follow me to the main hall and wait for a while."

After saying this, Yun'er turned around and led all the beauties in the harem towards the main hall of Weiyang Palace.

In the morning light, their figures were stretched out, and in each of their hearts, they had their own secrets and expectations, and all of this would slowly unfold in the magnificent main hall...

Lu Lingyuan sat in front of the dressing table. The bronze mirror in her hand reflected the faint dark circles under her eyes, but they were cleverly concealed by the delicate makeup, leaving only a flawless beauty. She lightly drew her eyebrows and lightly touched her lips. The whole makeup was delicate and elegant. She was wearing a dark purple phoenix robe embroidered with complicated gold thread patterns, which made her look more dignified and graceful, just like the purple star hanging high in the sky, out of reach.

"Your Majesty, all the new concubines have arrived." Yun'er whispered softly, approaching with light steps, her voice full of tenderness.

Lu Lingyuan nodded slightly with a calm smile on her face, "Let's go!" Her voice was gentle and powerful, like a ray of warm sunshine in spring, warm yet majestic.

Yun'er and Qinglan hurried forward, carefully helping Lu Lingyuan up from the left and right. Their movements were gentle and skillful.

Following Lu Lingyuan's steps, the three of them slowly walked towards the main hall, leaving behind a series of crisp footsteps that echoed in this empty bedroom.

When Lu Lingyuan's figure appeared at the gate of the main hall, the entire hall seemed to be shrouded by an invisible force and became extremely quiet in an instant.

Everyone's eyes were focused on her, especially on her slightly bulging belly.

Everyone knelt down immediately, bowed and saluted, their voices in unison, full of awe, "Your Highness/Your Highness greets Her Majesty the Queen, may Her Majesty the Queen be blessed with good health!"

Lu Lingyuan slowly sat on the phoenix throne. The golden phoenix chair seemed to be tailor-made for her, making her look even more noble and extraordinary. She still had that calm and composed smile on her face. "Everyone, get up. No need to be polite." Her voice was gentle and powerful, like a spring breeze that warmed people's hearts.

"Thank you, Her Majesty!" Everyone stood up slowly, with different expressions on their faces, some were excited, some were nervous, and some were indifferent.

Lu Lingyuan's gaze swept over them one by one. Her deep eyes seemed to be able to see into people's hearts. "On the day of the selection, I was unable to see you properly due to my health. Now, I am looking forward to your entry into the palace." Her voice was gentle and kind, as if she was reuniting with long-lost relatives, making people feel close to her involuntarily.

"Once you enter the palace, you will all be sisters. As concubines, you need to get along harmoniously with others, work together to help the emperor solve his problems, and give birth to children for his majesty. This is your duty." Lu Lingyuan said softly.

"Yes, your humble servant will follow the Queen's instructions!" everyone said hurriedly.

Afterwards, all the concubines knelt on the ground and kowtowed to show their respect to the empress.

Except for Qing Cainu, all the others knelt slowly on the ground, kowtowed three times with a dignified posture and meticulously, then stood up and knelt again, repeating this three times.

"The ceremony is over!" The voice of the chief eunuch of the Imperial Household Department echoed in the empty hall, with a bit of majesty and solemnity, announcing the end of this red tape.

Lu Lingyuan raised her hand gently, her voice gentle but majestic: "Okay, sisters, get up quickly!"

"Thank you, Her Majesty!" All the concubines responded in unison.

After everyone sat down one after another, Lu Lingyuan opened her red lips and spoke slowly and forcefully: "Your Majesty's harem now only has a few of us. Although there are not many of us, we must live in harmony. Although Qing Cainu has a low position, she served Your Majesty earlier than the other sisters. From now on, the other sisters must treat her with courtesy and not be negligent in the slightest."

"Yes." Everyone replied hurriedly, thinking about it in their hearts, but they also understood the weight of the Queen's words.

"By the way, Qingcainu?" Lu Lingyuan changed the subject and looked at Qingcainu tenderly, "I have discussed with His Majesty and decided to promote you to the title of Imperial Concubine. The ceremony will be held next month. You should prepare well and do not let His Majesty and I down."

When Qing Yu Nu heard this, she was surprised. Her clear eyes instantly shone brightly, like the brightest stars in the night sky. She was stunned for a moment, and it took her a while to react. She knelt down hurriedly, and her voice was trembling: "Thank you very much... Thank you for your kindness, Queen."

"Thank you, Your Majesty!" Qing Yunu kowtowed again, her voice filled with endless gratitude and awe.

Seeing this, Lu Lingyuan smiled gently, "Okay, get up quickly! The person you should be most grateful to is yourself. You have served His Majesty wholeheartedly, and His Majesty and I have seen it all."

"Yes." Qing Yunu stood up, her face filled with joy. From now on, she would no longer be the lowest-ranking concubine in the harem.

The air around her seemed to become exceptionally fresh, and the sunlight shone through the window lattice onto her body, covering her with a layer of golden glow.

Lu Lingyuan inadvertently caught a glimpse of Gao Jieyu. Gao Jieyu was the little girl who looked very cute on the day of the talent show. She had a pair of bright eyes, rosy cheeks, and baby fat. She was very cute. At first sight, Lu Lingyuan fell in love with this little girl.

Gao Jieyu also noticed Lu Lingyuan's gaze, smiled sweetly at her, and then lowered her head embarrassedly.

Lu Lingyuan was touched by her cute behavior, and the corners of her mouth rose unconsciously. The little action between the two of them happened to be seen by Liu Chongyuan, and her expression sank slightly. She whispered: "What are you laughing at, Miss Gao?"

"Sister Liu, I just think the Queen is so beautiful. Seeing her today is as happy as seeing my own sisters." Concubine Gao smiled, with a bit of embarrassment on her face. She glanced quickly at Lu Lingyuan and quickly moved away.

Yang Jieyu snorted in her heart, thinking it was a little ridiculous. Sisters? What a joke.

"What Concubine Gao said is right. Now that you sisters have entered the palace, you are naturally a family. In the future, you can get along with each other in harmony as if you were at home!" Lu Lingyuan echoed softly.

"Yes." Everyone responded in unison.

Then, Lu Lingyuan ordered Yun'er beside her: "Go and bring up the things I prepared."

"Yes." Yun'er agreed and hurried to get it.

"Today is the first time that I meet all of you, my sisters. I have prepared a small gift, and I hope you will like it." Lu Lingyuan looked at them all with gentle eyes.

"Thank you, Queen."

The reward that Lu Lingyuan gave to Liu Chongyuan, Yang Jieyu and Gao Jieyu was a pair of white jade round bracelets; the reward that Cheng Meiren, Meng Meiren and Chen Meiren gave was a pair of hollow orchid pearl hairpins; the reward that Li Cairen gave was a pair of pearl-hanging crescent-shaped hairpins; the reward that Zhao Baolin, Song Baolin and Hu Baolin gave was a cloud-foot pearl curly hairpin.

The Qingcai girl wore a pair of white jade earrings.

Lu Lingyuan gave them a few simple instructions, and Qinglan walked forward and said in a deep voice: "Madam, you should take the pregnancy-preserving medicine."

"Well, let's stop here for today! You sisters got up early in the morning and must be exhausted. Go back and rest! You don't have to come to pay your respects every day. Just come once every three days." Lu Lingyuan felt a little tired after sitting for a while. Ever since she got pregnant, she always felt very tired.

"Yes, your concubine would like to thank Her Majesty." Everyone stood up and saluted.

After Lu Lingyuan returned to the bedroom, she immediately removed her makeup and then leaned back on the couch while Doctor Zhao knelt on the floor to feel her pulse.

After a moment, Doctor Zhao withdrew his hand, cupped his hands and asked, "How has the Empress been eating these days?"

"It's okay!" Lu Lingyuan whispered.

"Your Majesty has been in a low mood these days, which will also affect the dragon fetus in your belly. Now that Your Majesty is four months pregnant, you can go out for a walk appropriately. You must keep a happy mood, which will be beneficial to the development of the dragon fetus." Doctor Zhao said respectfully.

"I understand." Lu Lingyuan replied in a low voice.

"Also, Your Majesty, you must drink this pregnancy-preserving medicine on time and never throw it away." Doctor Zhao said bravely, risking being punished.

"I know. I only poured the medicine out once or twice before. I didn't expect that I couldn't hide it from Doctor Zhao. I have confidence in Doctor Zhao's medical skills." Lu Lingyuan knew that she was in the wrong. Those two times, she was in a bad mood and she poured the medicine out secretly.

"Thank you for your praise, Your Majesty. But this pregnancy-stabilizing medicine was prescribed by me specifically for the dragon fetus in your belly. You must drink it on time." Imperial Physician Zhao still reminded her worriedly, fearing that something might happen to the Queen and the dragon fetus in her belly.

"I have given my word to Imperial Physician Zhao." Lu Lingyuan said seriously.

Doctor Zhao's expression was a little heavy. He sighed softly, bowed and said, "I'll take my leave!"

Lu Lingyuan took the medicine, gritted her teeth, and drank it all in one breath.

"Your Majesty, please eat a piece of candied fruit to get rid of the bitter taste in your mouth." Yun'er immediately handed over a piece of candied fruit.

In fact, after drinking it more often, it no longer tasted bitter. The expression on Lu Lingyuan's face was very calm, with a piece of candied fruit in her mouth.

The next second, Qinglan walked in slowly and said in a deep voice: "Your Majesty, Concubine Gao wants to see you."

"Gao Jieyu?" Lu Lingyuan frowned slightly, somewhat unexpectedly.

"Yes, Your Majesty, do you want to see her?" Qinglan asked carefully.

"She looks like a lovely girl, let her in!" Lu Lingyuan said slowly.

"Yes." Qinglan bowed and went out to invite Concubine Gao in.

Gao Jieyu had a smile on her face, and her eyes were filled with joy when she looked at Lu Lingyuan, which made people feel happy. "I pay my respects to the queen, and wish the queen good health and happiness."

"Get up!" Lu Lingyuan looked at her tenderly. She always had an inexplicable liking for her, which made people want to get close to her.

"Thank you, Your Majesty!" She was always smiling, with curved eyebrows and shallow dimples on her cheeks when she smiled. She looked pure and pretty, and a little naive and cute.

"Didn't I tell you to go back? Why are you back again?" Lu Lingyuan asked in a gentle voice.

Gao Jieyu's cheeks were round and rosy, and her big round eyes were dark. She smiled and said, "My mother said that after entering the palace, I must listen to the Empress and spend more time with her."

"I just entered the palace yesterday, so it was inconvenient for me to disturb Your Majesty. Today I wanted to talk to you." Concubine Gao smiled very naturally, and the dimples on her face were faintly visible, which was very cute.

Lu Lingyuan smiled but didn't say anything.

"Your Majesty, do you think I'm noisy?" Gao Jieyu looked at her cautiously, the little expression on her face was so adorable.

"No." Lu Lingyuan replied with a smile.

"Thank you, Your Majesty!" Gao Jieyu had a simple and cute look on her face. From the moment she came in until now, the curve of her mouth had never dropped, which made Lu Lingyuan very envious.