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

Xiao Xuanchen's eyes were like deep lake water, slowly flowing over King Xiang, as if he wanted to penetrate the calm surface and explore the secrets deep in his heart. He sighed softly and then turned his eyes to the window, as if he was looking for some clues that could solve the mystery.

"King Xiang." He spoke slowly, his voice low and powerful, with a hint of barely perceptible majesty, "I summoned you here because I have a question in my mind that has been bothering me, and I want to hear your opinion."

Upon hearing this, King Xiang stood up straight, his back straightened, and a hint of vigilance flashed in his eyes. He cupped his hands and said, "Your Majesty, please speak. I am all ears."

Xiao Xuanchen retracted his gaze and looked back at King Xiang, with a hint of complex emotions in his eyes. He said slowly, "I was assassinated yesterday. Lu Ran and his men interrogated the assassins overnight. They insisted that you ordered them to assassinate me. How do you explain it?"

King Xiang's expression froze for a moment, then he regained his indifference and shook his head, "Your Majesty, do you believe it? Have you already determined that this was done by me?"

Xiao Xuanchen did not answer directly, but said calmly: "Then you come and explain to me why they pointed at you?"

King Xiang took a deep breath and said, "It is not uncommon to be tortured into confessing under severe torture. When Your Majesty was assassinated yesterday, I and King Ming were chasing a white deer in the deep forest. There are many people who can testify to this. If I really wanted to assassinate Your Majesty, how could I have such a refined interest to be hunting in the forest when Your Majesty was assassinated?"

Xiao Xuanchen was silent for a moment, his face still cold. He had already determined in his heart that the matter was related to King Xiang, but on the surface he still maintained a fair attitude and said, "You said it was not you, then show me the evidence and make me believe it was not you."

The King of Xiang frowned, and for a moment he really couldn't come up with any solid evidence. Just as he was lost in thought, Zheng Xiyan's voice suddenly rang out: "Your Majesty, I think we can't just listen to what those assassins say. They may have been instructed by someone to deliberately frame the King of Xiang."

Xiao Xuanchen's eyes flashed with shock when he heard this. He didn't expect his queen to stand up and speak for the King of Xiang at this time. He looked at Zheng Xiyan, only to see that she looked calm and continued, "Your Majesty, I just think that the King of Xiang is not so stupid. If he really wanted to assassinate Your Majesty, those assassins would have committed suicide after the mission failed. How could he be interrogated by Lu Ran and others overnight? I always feel that there is some conspiracy behind this that we can't see."

Prince Xiang was shocked. He didn't expect Zheng Xiyan to speak up for him at this time. He looked at Zheng Xiyan with gratitude, then bowed and said, "The Queen is right. Your Majesty, I don't think I am a very smart person, but I am definitely not a stupid person. In the early years, I led the army and made great achievements. Your Majesty really thinks that I am so stupid that I can easily expose myself by sending someone to assassinate Your Majesty? Then your Majesty underestimates me."

Xiao Xuanchen sneered in his heart. He knew that the King of Xiang was not a fool. But he didn't care who was behind it. As long as there was a chance to overthrow the King of Xiang, how could he let it go? He said calmly: "There are witnesses. I also want to believe that it was not you. But you have no evidence to prove your innocence."

When Zheng Xiyan heard this, she immediately understood Xiao Xuanchen's intention. Her heart tightened, but she remained calm. She knew that she could no longer speak for King Xiang at this time, otherwise it would only make things more complicated.

Sitting on the magnificent dragon throne, Xiao Xuanchen frowned slightly, as if he was thinking about something.

Xiao Xuanchen raised his head, a sharp light flashed in his eyes, and then he regained his composure and said lightly: "Come here."

Li Yan pushed open the heavy palace door, walked in, and performed a standard courtier's etiquette: "Your Majesty!"

Xiao Xuanchen waved his hand gently and said, "Take Prince Xiang away first."

Li Yan was stunned, as if he had not expected Xiao Xuanchen to say that, but he quickly concealed his emotions and responded respectfully: "Yes!"

Soon, King Xiang was brought up by two guards. His face was cold, but his eyes showed a hint of unyielding pride. He said calmly, "Your Majesty, you have been tricked. You will regret it."

Xiao Xuanchen smiled slightly, a hint of amusement flashed in his eyes, and said: "Take him away and keep him under good care."

"Yes!" Li Yan responded again and signaled the guards to take King Xiang away.

After the King of Xiang was taken away, Zheng Xiyan came forward with a trace of worry on her face and asked softly, "Your Majesty, do you really believe that the King of Xiang did this?"

Xiao Xuanchen turned around and looked at Zheng Xiyan, with a complex emotion flashing in his eyes. He chuckled and said, "Queen, you have to understand that I am an emperor. Anyone who threatens me should not live in this world."

Zheng Xiyan was slightly startled, then smiled faintly and said, "I understand." She was frightened, thinking of Xiao Xuanchen's cruel methods in her previous life. Even the King of Xiang and the King of Ming were no match for him. In this life, she must not interfere in this matter again. The King of Xiang could only wish for the best.

"Okay, the Queen doesn't need to ask about the affairs of state." Xiao Xuanchen gently patted the back of Zheng Xiyan's hand and said, "I know what's going on."

Zheng Xiyan smiled calmly and said, "Okay! I understand that the harem cannot interfere in government affairs. I have always kept this in mind."

The two chatted for a while, and Zheng Xiyan took her leave and returned to Chaoyun Palace. As soon as she entered the palace, Biluo and Shuangning came up to her. Biluo asked anxiously, "My queen, will His Majesty kill King Xiang?"

Zheng Xiyan sighed slightly and said, "I don't know either, but judging from the current situation, Prince Xiang is in great danger."

"Your Majesty clearly wants to kill him. He won't even give Prince Xiang a chance to prove his innocence." Biluo said somewhat dissatisfiedly, "This..."

"Your Majesty knows it very well." Zheng Xiyan interrupted her and sneered, "He will not let go of such a good opportunity. Even if he knows that it was Prince Ming who did it, he will get rid of Prince Xiang this time."

Shuang Ning asked in confusion: "Why is this? Isn't this also an opportunity to get rid of King Ming?"

Zheng Xiyan shook her head and said, "Because Prince Xiang was the candidate for the crown prince that the late emperor had appointed. For so many years, His Majesty has been brooding over it and has never let it go. So compared to Prince Ming, he wants to get rid of Prince Xiang first. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, and he will not let it go. And Prince Ming also grasped this point, so he dared to take action in the palace."

"So that's how it is." Biluo and Shuangning nodded in sudden realization. Zheng Xiyan looked at them, with a hint of complicated emotions in her eyes.