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

The next morning, the sunlight was like golden silk, gently shining through the intricately carved window lattices of the Weiyang Palace, and sprinkled on the cold and hard ground, casting mottled light and shadows. Under the reflection of the morning sun, this solemn palace seemed to become a little softer, adding a rare touch of warmth.

Zheng Xiyan woke up early from her deep sleep. She sat in front of the dressing table. The woman in the mirror had a beautiful face and an indescribable majesty between her brows. She let the palace maids Biluo and others busy around her, combing her long hair like a waterfall and embellishing it with luxurious hair accessories.

After breakfast, Zheng Xiyan gently called Biluo and whispered, "Go, ask Imperial Physician Zhang to come over. I have something important to ask you." Although her voice was soft, it carried unquestionable majesty.

Biluo nodded, turned around and left in a hurry. Zheng Xiyan sat quietly in front of the window, looking at the sky in the distance, with a lot of thoughts in her mind. She looked at the blue sky, as if she could see the endless struggles and conspiracies in the harem. She knew very well that this seemingly prosperous palace was actually a huge vortex. If she was not careful, she would fall into an irretrievable place. She had to be vigilant at all times to protect herself and the people around her.

Soon, Biluo came hurriedly with Doctor Zhang. Doctor Zhang looked solemn and hurriedly came to Zheng Xiyan. He knelt down and saluted, with a trembling voice: "Your humble servant greets the Queen, may the Queen be blessed with good health."

Zheng Xiyan nodded slightly and said calmly: "No need to be polite, get up."

Upon hearing this, Doctor Zhang quickly stood up and stood aside respectfully. Zheng Xiyan looked at him deeply and asked, "Doctor Zhang, how is Wen Chongyi's pregnancy?"

Doctor Zhang's face became even more solemn when he heard this. He hesitated for a moment before slowly speaking, "Your Majesty, Wen Chongyi's pulse is weak and the fetus is a little unstable. If you don't take care of her, I'm afraid..." He didn't say anything else, but the meaning was self-evident.

Zheng Xiyan frowned upon hearing this. She said in a deep voice, "Doctor Zhang, you must use the best medicinal materials to help Wen Chongyi recover."

Doctor Zhang quickly responded: "Don't worry, Your Majesty, I will do my best to ensure that Wen Chongyi has a smooth delivery."

Zheng Xiyan nodded and waved to let Doctor Zhang leave. She looked at the figure walking away, and her heart felt as heavy as if a huge rock was pressing on it.

Soon after, Emperor Xiao Xuanchen selected a date for the trip, and the entire palace was immersed in joy and anticipation. He was going to lead his ministers and concubines to the temporary palace for a grand hunting event, which was not only a celebration of the country's prosperity, but also a grand gathering of the royal family.

Zheng Xiyan followed Xiao Xuanchen to the temporary palace, and she still lived in the familiar Chaoyun Palace. Just like last year, every place here made her feel kind and familiar, as if time had stopped here and had not changed.

Walking into Chaoyun Palace, Zheng Xiyan's eyes swept around gently. Biluo had already ordered people to tidy up the palace in an orderly manner. Every place was clean and tidy, exuding a faint fragrance. Zheng Xiyan seemed not to notice these. She just sat in front of the window blankly, looking at the lush bamboo forest outside the window, but her mind was full of thoughts.

Shuang Ning came forward with a plate of exquisite pastries and said softly, "Your Majesty, you must be tired after sitting in the carriage for a long time. Have some pastries first. These are freshly made by the imperial kitchen and taste very good."

Zheng Xiyan withdrew her thoughts, turned her head gently, looked at the snacks in Shuangning's hand, smiled slightly, and said, "Okay." She took the pastry, took a light bite, and the sweet but not greasy taste spread in her mouth, as if it also took away a trace of boredom in her heart.

One day, Zheng Xiyan was taking a walk in the yard and saw hundreds of flowers blooming in the garden, a scene full of vitality.

Suddenly, a burst of hurried footsteps broke the tranquility of the early morning. Zheng Xiyan looked back and saw a young eunuch running towards her, panting and looking panicked.

"Your Majesty, this is bad!" The young eunuch knelt in front of Zheng Xiyan in a panic and said in a trembling voice, "Your Majesty encountered an assassin while hunting, and the situation is critical now!"

Zheng Xiyan was startled, but she quickly regained her composure. She knew that at this moment, she had to keep a clear head.

"Don't panic, what's going on?" Zheng Xiyan asked in a deep voice.

The young eunuch calmed down and told Zheng Xiyan the whole story. "Your Majesty, for some reason, several assassins suddenly appeared in the hunting grounds. They were very agile. Although the guards fought hard to protect them, Your Majesty was still injured."

Zheng Xiyan's heart tightened as if it had been hit by a heavy hammer, but she knew very well that she must not panic at this moment. She took a deep breath, calmed down, and then asked anxiously, "Where is Lu Ran?"

The young eunuch whispered, "Reporting to the Queen, Guard Lu was also injured, but not seriously. He has been guarding Your Majesty the whole time, and Your Majesty only suffered minor injuries."

Zheng Xiyan's frown relaxed slightly, but the worry in her eyes did not diminish at all. "Has your majesty returned to Zhaoyang Palace now?"

"Your Majesty is on his way back to the palace and will soon arrive at Zhaoyang Palace."

"Go to Zhaoyang Palace quickly!" Zheng Xiyan's voice revealed unquestionable determination.

"Yes!"

On the way to Zhaoyang Palace, Zheng Xiyan's mind was full of thoughts. She knew that this assassination was not accidental, and someone must have planned it for a long time.

When Zheng Xiyan hurried to Zhaoyang Palace, she saw Xiao Xuanchen already sitting on the imperial sedan chair. His injury was not serious, only a shallow scar on his left arm. But even so, Zheng Xiyan's eyes were still full of worry and anger.

"Your Majesty! Your Majesty!" Zheng Xiyan stepped forward quickly and asked with concern: "How are you? Are you seriously injured?"

Seeing her so nervous, Xiao Xuanchen couldn't help but feel warm in his heart, and shook his head gently, "I'm fine, Queen, don't worry."

Zheng Xiyan's face was filled with anger. She turned to the guards beside her and shouted, "How did you protect His Majesty? You actually let His Majesty's body be damaged!"

Upon hearing this, Lu Ran and other guards knelt on the ground and said in unison: "Your Majesty, Queen, please forgive me!"

At this time, Zheng Xiyan noticed Lu Ran standing beside her. He was pale, and the wound on his left shoulder was still bleeding, and the blood had stained a large area of ​​his clothes red.

Seeing her like this, Xiao Xuanchen couldn't help but feel soft in his heart, and whispered to comfort her: "Okay Queen, I really just suffered a minor injury."

Zheng Xiyan's anger subsided a little after hearing this. She said in a deep voice, "I am really scared to death. If anything happens to Your Majesty, I will not live any longer."

"Okay, okay, it's nothing serious."

Zheng Xiyan ordered again: "Go and call the imperial physician immediately."

"Yes!"

Zheng Xiyan then turned around and held Xiao Xuanchen's hand, saying softly: "Your Majesty, I will help you return to the palace."

Xiao Xuanchen nodded and let her help him walk into Zhaoyang Palace. The two figures gradually faded away in the afterglow of the setting sun, leaving only silence.