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

Xiao Xuanchen thought for a moment and said, "The Queen is right. They are still my concubines. Let them attend the New Year's Eve banquet this time!"

Concubine Xian was stunned. She thought he would not allow it. After all, they were mixing up the royal bloodline...

"Yes, I understand." Concubine Xian said in a low voice.

"I still have memorials to read. If you have nothing else, you can go back first!" Xiao Xuanchen began to urge her to leave without even looking at her.

"Yes, I'll take my leave." The expression on Concubine Xian's face was very lost. She opened her mouth but said nothing. She turned around and left quietly.

Xiao Xuanchen sat on the dragon throne and casually picked up a memorial on the table and started reading.

The virtuous concubine's eyes became dull, the corners of her lips drooped slightly, and she felt very bad, as if she was left with endless loss.

Your Majesty has not visited her for a long time. Your Majesty has the Queen, Wen Chongyi, and Concubine Yi in his heart, but not her.

Weiyang Palace

Biluo informed Zheng Xiyan of this matter. As she expected, she said calmly, "I know."

"Your Majesty, what does His Majesty mean? He wouldn't really be soft-hearted!" Shuang Ning said.

"I'm not so soft-hearted. When Xi Muyao gave birth to twins, he was very happy and specially promoted her to be the Consort. Unfortunately, it was a scam. The outside world believed that the Third Prince died young and didn't know the truth. At this time, if she didn't attend the New Year's Eve banquet, it would definitely arouse suspicion."

"It's just a New Year's Eve banquet, and we just let them show up. It's no big deal." Zheng Xiyan said calmly.

"But Concubine Chen and Concubine Shu will definitely not sit still and wait for death. I am afraid..."

Zheng Xiyan curled her lips and sneered, "It doesn't matter, let them do whatever they want. His Majesty will never forgive them. How could he let go of such a good opportunity?"

"This New Year's Eve banquet is really going to be lively." Zheng Xiyan raised her eyebrows slightly, and the teasing on the corner of her mouth deepened a little.

"you do not say."

Yong'an Palace

Xi Muyao came to the side hall. They had not seen each other since they were confined. This time, Xi Muyao took the initiative to come to them, "Ao Ning, our chance has come."

After Shen Aoning knew about this, the expression on her face was calm and dull compared to Xi Muyao's excitement. She had been imprisoned here for these days and looked much more haggard. Her eyes revealed a deep helplessness, but her whole person was more calm.

"Aoning!" Xi Muyao raised her voice.

Shen Aoning didn't even raise her head, and asked coldly, "What are you doing here?"

"Your Majesty has allowed us to attend the New Year's Eve banquet. Didn't you hear it?" The light in Xi Muyao's pupils deepened a little, and she regained her previous sharpness.

Shen Aoning changed direction, facing away from her, and continued to lie down, "So what? It's just that Your Majesty doesn't want to cause controversy, and it can't change anything."

After Xi Muyao sat down, she said, "No matter what the reason is, the fact that we can leave Yong'an Palace means we still have a chance to turn things around."

After hearing this, Shen Aoning straightened up, as if she had heard a huge joke, and sneered: "Turn over? Do you think we still have a chance?"

"How can there be no chance? His Majesty has not yet abolished us, and His Majesty has not punished the Xi and Shen families. How can there be no chance?" Xi Muyao retorted.

Shen Ao's eyes flashed with impatience, "Your Majesty has no affection for us, and has always been wary of the Xi and Shen families. Do you think Your Majesty will miss such a good opportunity?"

"Xi Muyao, don't be silly."

"No! There must be another chance. I, Xi Muyao, am unwilling to fail like this." Xi Muyao was very emotional and pulled her hand fiercely.

Shen Aoning shook him off and said coldly, "What you want to do has nothing to do with me, and don't even think about using me."

"Shen Aoning! Are you willing to go to this extent?" Xi Muyao was furious and glared at her fiercely.

"So what if I am unwilling? At this point, do I have any other options?"

"There will definitely be."

Xi Muyao advised: "Even if you don't think about yourself, you should think about your daughter, right?"

"She is your Majesty's daughter and a princess in the palace. Your Majesty will not treat her unfairly no matter what. What's more, your Majesty sent her to Shou'an Palace to be taken care of by the concubines. The concubines have lived in the deep palace for a long time and will definitely raise her well until she grows up. Now, without me, her sinful mother, she will only live a better life." Shen Aoning no longer expects anything. She only hopes that she will not implicate her daughter.

Xi Muyao smiled and said, "Who do you think would respect a princess who has lost her biological mother? Would the concubines be so kind as to take care of her as if she were their own granddaughter? Shen Aoning, I think you are the one who is stupid!"

Shen Aoning remained indifferent and continued, "Don't try to provoke me, let alone drag me down. My daughter is a princess, your majesty's third princess. Even if your majesty hates me, she is still your majesty's daughter. Princesses of the royal family have only two paths in the future, either marrying a foreign prince or winning over the ministers. If they are useful to your majesty, he will definitely raise them well."

"Shen Aoning, Shen Aoning, you are really the biggest fool in the world."

"No matter what you say, I will never be fooled by you again. I won't make the same mistake a second time." Shen Aoning said with a firm look in his eyes.

"Hmph!" Xi Muyao left angrily.

Jinhua Palace

Murong Yue was shocked when she learned about this. "What did you say? Your Majesty wants the Concubine Chen and the Concubine Shu to attend the New Year's Eve banquet?"

"Yes! The news has spread."

"Your Majesty, what do you mean? Are you going to lift their house arrest?"

Dieyun said, "Don't worry, Madam."

Murong Yue then denied this conjecture, "This is impossible. The two of them mixed up the royal bloodline and committed the crime of deceiving the emperor. How could His Majesty forgive them so easily?"

"Your Majesty is right. Maybe it's just to shut others up."

"That's right. After all, it is the New Year's Eve banquet. All the clan members and ministers will be present that day. After all, Concubine Chen and Concubine Shu are the princess' biological mothers. It would be unreasonable if they didn't show up." Murong Yue's mind suddenly became smarter and she was no longer confused.

"That's what the queen said!"

Murong Yue calmed down and asked, "Over at Shou'an Palace, how are the two princesses?"

"The princesses are taking good care of them, and the two princesses are doing well." Die Yun replied.

"Changle is raised in Shoukang Palace. Do you think His Majesty still cares about me? Otherwise, how can I feel at ease if Changle is sent to Shou'an Palace?" Compared with the second princess and the third princess, it is much better for her Changle to be raised by her grandmother, the Empress Dowager.

"Yes! Princess Changle is raised by the Empress Dowager. In the future, no one can surpass her except the legitimate princess born to the Empress." Dieyun replied carefully.