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

Shoukang Palace

When Zheng Xiyan heard what happened in Weiyang Palace this morning, her expression was as calm as still water, not showing the slightest sign of being moved.

As time passed, she became more and more indifferent to worldly affairs. On weekdays, she was only absorbed in tasting tea and illustrating. Occasionally, she would grow some vegetables in the quiet little garden behind Shoukang Palace. She lived a leisurely and contented life, as if she was isolated from the world.

Lu Lingyuan would often bring a few children to accompany her. The children's laughter, like the warmest sunshine in spring, dispelled some of the loneliness in her heart.

Xiao Chengyi was also worried that his mother would feel lonely, so he sent his three-year-old daughter into the palace.

However, within half a month, the little princess had already given Zheng Xiyan a lot of headaches with her mischievousness beyond her age. Every day, she was like a deer in the woods, nimbly avoiding the sight of the palace servants, climbing trees and over walls, and causing a lot of trouble.

Zheng Xiyan could only shake her head helplessly and finally decided to send her back to the palace.

"Your Majesty, His Majesty's favor for the Queen has caused dissatisfaction among many concubines in the harem, and they have many complaints in private." Zi Luo whispered in a low voice with a hint of worry in her words.

"Your Majesty, shouldn't you go and persuade His Majesty to treat all the concubines in the harem equally..."

Zheng Xiyan gently interrupted her, her voice full of unquestionable calmness, "Let the two of them decide on this matter! I am old, exhausted, and don't have the heart to deal with these trivial matters. Besides, in all dynasties, the emperor's favoritism to a certain concubine often aroused public anger; but now, Ji'er's favoritism to the queen alone is considered a mistake? This is a fallacy!"

After saying this, a trace of indifference that showed insight into the world flashed in Zheng Xiyan's eyes. Over the years, she had already seen through that Ji'er's feelings for the Queen were not a momentary impulse, but a sincere love that came from the bottom of her heart.

In this regard, his son is much better than him.

At this moment, a cheerful call suddenly came from outside the palace: "Mother..."

Zheng Xiyan's brows unconsciously frowned slightly, and a complicated expression passed across her face.

The person who came was Xiao Shuyue.

Xiao Shuyue is now a beautiful young lady, graceful and pretty. She has reached the age for marriage, but she has not been able to find a satisfactory partner, so the marriage has been delayed until now.

Recalling the "masterpiece" that Xiao Shuyue and Xiao Chengyi's youngest daughter left in her back garden a few days ago, Zheng Xiyan's face still looks a little gloomy.

"Mother~" Xiao Shuyue leaned on Zheng Xiyan's shoulder and said coquettishly, "I haven't seen Hua'er for a long time. I want to go out of the palace to see her. Is that okay?"

Zheng Xiyan's expression changed slightly, and she gently pushed her away, saying in a serious tone: "You stay in the palace obediently and are not allowed to go anywhere."

"Mother~" Xiao Shuyue refused to give up. She pulled her hand, pouted her lips, and continued to act coquettishly.

"Mother, I promise you that I will be careful this time and will not get into trouble, okay?" Xiao Shuyue promised eagerly, with anticipation gleaming in her eyes.

"The last time you left the palace, you sneaked out under the pretext of visiting Changle and ran to the suburbs to have fun. Fortunately, nothing happened. Otherwise, do you know the consequences?" Zheng Xiyan frowned, with a bit of kindness in his majesty.

"Mother, I promise that I will never sneak away. Please believe in my sincere promise!" Xiao Shuyue looked at her sincerely.

However, Zheng Xiyan raised her eyebrows, obviously not believing it, and said in a low voice: "I don't believe your words."

Upon hearing this, Xiao Shuyue looked embarrassed and had to take a step back and said, "Then...then could mother allow my third brother to bring Hua'er into the palace to accompany me? That should be fine, right?" There was a hint of pleading in her voice and a gleam of anticipation in her eyes.

Speaking of Hua'er, a gentle smile unconsciously appeared on Xiao Shuyue's face. Now she is the only princess waiting to get married in the palace. It is really boring to stay in this palace every day!

"Mother, although Hua'er sometimes behaves naughtily, that is all a manifestation of her pure nature. Everything she does is just to make you smile." Xiao Shuyue continued.

"Hua'er climbed the tree that time to catch the magpie singing on the branch. She wanted to present it to the queen mother so that you can also hear its clear and melodious singing. She climbed the wall to catch butterflies, even more so to give them to the queen mother..."

However, Zheng Xiyan shook her head gently and interrupted her: "Okay, Hua'er is indeed a good child. She is my granddaughter. How can I really be angry with her? It's just that this child is too lively and her character is unsettled. There are many rules in the palace. With her personality, she is really not suitable to stay here for a long time. I asked Yi'er to take her back to the palace for her own good."

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