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

Five months later, Liu Chongyuan gave birth to the third prince, and Xiao Chengji took the opportunity to order a large-scale conferment of honor in the harem to celebrate.

Liu Chongyuan gave birth to a dragon offspring and was promoted to Consort Xian. At the same time, Consort Gao also took advantage of this opportunity to be promoted to Consort Shu, and Consort Yang was promoted to Zhaoyi. For a while, the harem was filled with flowers and joy.

The other concubines were also promoted one level each, and Lu Lingyuan also prepared generous rewards for everyone.

Even Zheng Xiyan took advantage of this auspicious day to reward the princes and princesses.

In the harem, the years were peaceful. Although the concubines occasionally had conflicts, they were able to restrain themselves and maintain superficial harmony. Minor quarrels were just a spice in the life of the harem and never really caused any waves.

After the full-moon ceremony, Lu Lingyuan took Xiao Muyao back to Weiyang Palace, while Xiao Chengji went to Lanyue Palace where Concubine Xian lived to show his favor.

In Weiyang Palace, Lu Lingyuan sat at the desk, her eyes as gentle as water, carefully checking Xiao Muyao's homework, with a loving smile on her lips: "An'er answered very well!"

Hearing this, Xiao Muyao showed a smug look on his face, his chin slightly raised, and the innocence and pride unique to children were evident in his words: "It's all thanks to the good teaching of the Grand Tutor and the Queen Mother!"

Before he finished speaking, there were light footsteps outside the palace, and then Xiao Chengji appeared at the door. He deliberately put on a stern face and said unhappily, "It's only your mother and your tutor's credit, but not mine?"

The mother and son looked in the direction of the sound. A hint of surprise flashed in Lu Lingyuan's eyes, and then she asked softly, "Your Majesty, didn't you... go to Lanyue Palace?"

Upon hearing this, Xiao Muyao immediately bowed politely and said, "I, your son, greet you, father!"

Xiao Chengji patted the back of his head lightly, saying in a nonchalant tone, "Get up!"

"Thank you, father!" Xiao Muyao looked up and smiled at him, his eyes full of flattery and closeness.

"Your Majesty's contribution is naturally the greatest. I will always remember your teachings in my heart." Xiao Muyao tugged at Xiao Chengji's sleeve, his face full of childish innocence and cleverness.

"I don't know who you learned this smooth talk from, kid!" Xiao Chengji glared at him, his eyes full of doting.

Seeing this, Lu Lingyuan spoke at the right time: "Your Majesty, didn't you go to Lanyue Palace? Why are you back again?" There was some confusion and concern in her words. Today was a good day for Concubine Xian and the Third Prince. It was really inappropriate for him to suddenly come to Weiyang Palace like this.

Xiao Chengji pinched her palm and sat down on the couch. He did not answer her question directly, but picked up the book on the table and continued to question Xiao Muyao.

Lu Lingyuan stood aside, with a gentle smile on her face, but she was inevitably a little melancholy in her heart. Today is a good day for Concubine Xian, but Xiao Chengji's move will undoubtedly make Concubine Xian dissatisfied. But because Xiao Muyao was present, she couldn't continue to ask.

After two quarters of an hour, Xiao Chengji finally nodded with satisfaction, gently put the book down, and said in a gentle but powerful voice: "Okay, that's all for today, go back and rest!"

"Yes!" Xiao Muyao bowed respectfully, then walked up to Lu Lingyuan and whispered, "Mother, I want to eat the chestnut cake you made."

"Okay, mother will make it for you tomorrow!" Lu Lingyuan squatted in front of him and touched his head tenderly, "Go to bed early and don't read at night."

"Yes, I will listen to you, mother." Xiao Muyao was very happy. He picked up the book on the table and jumped away.

After Xiao Muyao's figure disappeared outside the palace gate, Lu Lingyuan finally spoke: "Your Majesty, today is a good day for Concubine Xian and the Third Prince. Isn't it a slap in the face of Concubine Xian and her son if you come to Weiyang Palace at this time?" There was some worry and helplessness in her tone.

Xiao Chengji's face changed slightly, and a hint of dissatisfaction flashed in his eyes: "Isn't it true that I can stay wherever I want in the harem?"

"But today is different..." Lu Lingyuan became a little agitated. She didn't want to create a rift with Concubine Xian.

"Alright!" Xiao Chengji gently patted the back of her hand, his tone carrying a bit of comfort and determination, "The virtuous concubine gave birth to the mistress, which was the grace I gave to their Huai Wang Mansion. But this is the limit of the grace their Huai Wang Mansion can get." After saying this, his eyes were deep, and he had his own calculations in mind.