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

Zheng Xiyan's lips curled up slightly, revealing a gentle yet meaningful smile. Her voice was as soft as the wind, as if it could blow away the dust in people's hearts: "You are getting bolder and bolder now. You even dare to make a joke like me."

Biluo's heart trembled when she heard this, and then she knelt on the ground, with a look of fear and determination: "I dare not, I just feel that Your Majesty is really going to be trapped within these palace walls for the rest of her life, observing those cold rules of chastity?"

After the trip to the south of the Yangtze River, Biluo's horizons were broadened and he began to have other ideas.

In the south of the Yangtze River, people are open-minded and women can start businesses. Biluo had witnessed Tong, the shopkeeper, turn a small pawnshop into the second largest business in the south of the Yangtze River with his own efforts. Her vigorous and resolute style made her admire him and even fantasized that one day she could have her own business like Tong and live a different and wonderful life.

Zheng Xiyan frowned slightly when she heard this, and her eyes showed some surprise and confusion: "Biluo, when did you have such an idea?" There was no blame in her tone, only deep concern and curiosity. When she was in Jiangnan, she vaguely felt that Biluo seemed to have some secrets in his heart, but she never expected that it would be such a bold idea.

Biluo realized that she had spoken out of turn and felt flustered. She quickly kowtowed and apologized: "I was talking nonsense. Please forgive me, Your Majesty!" There was a tremor in her voice and it was obvious that she was extremely uneasy.

Zheng Xiyan sighed softly, reached out to help Biluo up, and said softly: "Biluo, ever since I came back from Jiangnan, I have always wanted to talk to you, but I have been busy with trivial matters and have not been able to do so. Do you... want to leave the palace?" Her eyes were full of understanding and tolerance, as if she had already seen through Biluo's thoughts.

When Biluo heard this, her heart tightened and her eyes involuntarily turned red. Although she did have this intention, she was unwilling to leave the Empress' side: "Your Majesty... your servant..." Before she finished her words, she had already knelt on the ground, tears welling up in her eyes.

Zheng Xiyan felt a pang of sadness when she saw this. She quickly grabbed her hand and said softly, "Biluo, I have no other intentions. I just hope you can live happily and comfortably. I told you guys at the beginning that if you want to leave the palace, I will never stop you." Her tone was full of sincerity and reluctance.

Biluo plucked up her courage, looked up at Zheng Xiyan, and said slowly: "Your Majesty, I... I admire Manager Tong very much. She is a woman, but she has single-handedly supported the family business left by her parents. Now she has become a leader in the business world of Jiangnan, and the Tong family's business is spread all over Daliang. How can we not admire such an extraordinary woman?" There was determination and yearning in her eyes.

Upon hearing this, Zheng Xiyan's eyes flashed with relief and admiration: "Manager Tong is indeed an extraordinary person. Since you admire her so much, do you also want to be a woman like her?" There was some encouragement and expectation in her tone.

Biluo hesitated for a moment, and finally nodded firmly: "I want to!" Although her voice was soft, it was full of strength and determination.

Zheng Xiyan gently stroked Biluo's hair, her eyes full of tenderness and guilt: "Okay, since you have this ambition, then go for it. I believe you can achieve something. It is I who wasted your best years. If I had known you had this ambition, I would have let you go out of the palace earlier. Who knows, you might have become a wealthy businessman now."

Upon hearing this, Biluo's eyes could no longer hold back the redness and tears welled up in her eyes: "Your Majesty..." Her voice was choked with sobs, filled with gratitude and reluctance to leave the Majesty.

Zheng Xiyan patted her back gently and comforted her, "I am very pleased that you have such an idea. Biluo, life is short. Since you have something you want to do, do it as soon as possible. No matter what the result is, at least there will be no regrets. Although I am reluctant to let you leave, I hope you can live your own wonderful life."

Biluo finally couldn't help but burst into tears. She was the most reliable and steady one among the four, and also the confidant that Zheng Xiyan relied on the most.

"Thank you, Madam!" Biluo knelt on the ground, bent her knees, and knocked her forehead heavily on the bluestone floor tiles, making a dull sound. Her eyes were slightly red, tears flashed, but with a hint of determination.

Seeing this, Zheng Xiyan took light steps and slowly bent down. Her jade-like hands gently rested on Biluo's thin shoulders. She personally helped her up, and said in a soft but firm voice: "Okay, Biluo, why do we have to be so polite? How could I not know your loyalty?"

Biluo stood up, lowered her head, twisted the corners of her clothes tightly with her hands, and said in a voice as thin as a mosquito: "My lady, what I just said was very disrespectful, but it is not without precedent in the previous dynasty. I am worried..."

"What are you worried about?" Zheng Xiyan interrupted gently, her eyes full of concern and encouragement, as if she could see through what Biluo was thinking.

Biluo looked up and met the queen's clear eyes. She mustered up the courage to say, "The queen is still young. Do you have to stay in this deep palace for the rest of your life? Even if the queen... I think His Majesty and the prince will not object too much..." Having said that, she paused slightly, as if she was choosing her words.

She actually felt that the queen also had some affection for Mr. Xue.

Mr. Xue was a teacher they met by chance when they were in Jiangnan. He had an unhappy marriage in his early years and was engaged three times. However, each time, the bride met with misfortune before the wedding. Some fell into the water and died; some suddenly fell ill and passed away; some even ran away from the marriage. This series of misfortunes made him bear the bad reputation of "unlucky wife". From then on, he gave up the idea of ​​getting married and devoted himself to studying, determined to pass the imperial examination and bring honor to his family.

However, it seems that God has never been kind to him. After more than ten years of hard study, he failed the exams many times. In the end, he could only be a teacher and make a living by writing.

This person is talented in writing, has an extraordinary conversation style, and his every move shows a scholarly elegance. Moreover, he is just a teacher, so he is easy to handle...

Zheng Xiyan smiled with relief. This kind of thing was not something she was bothered by due to the rules or Ji'er and the others' feelings, but she was really not interested in love between men and women.

"Mr. Xue is a good person, but I have no interest in him." Zheng Xiyan said in a deep voice.

"I thought that Your Majesty was interested in him?" Biluo said softly.

"If it is destined to happen, it will happen eventually. If it is not destined to happen, don't force it. Some things, if it is destined to happen in my life, will happen when the time is right." Zheng Xiyan said calmly.

"Yes." Biluo replied in a low voice.