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

In Chaoyun Palace, Zheng Xiyan stood alone in front of the window, her eyes as deep as autumn water, looking at the boundless sky in the distance. Her eyes revealed a hint of worry, as if covered by a layer of light clouds. The jade bricks under her feet were as smooth as jade, but it seemed that every step was on the edge of a knife, full of danger and unknown.

The atmosphere in the palace was somewhat oppressive, and the air seemed to have frozen. At this moment, Shuang Ning's voice sounded softly, breaking the silence: "Madam, what are you thinking about?" Her voice was like a spring breeze, with a bit of concern.

Zheng Xiyan came back to her senses and curled up the corners of her mouth into a smile, as if she wanted to hide all her worries in this smile: "Nothing." She turned around and faced Shuang Ning and Bi Luo, a hint of determination flashing in her eyes, "The road ahead is indeed becoming more and more difficult." Although her voice was soft, it revealed an unquestionable determination.

"Empress!" Shuang Ning and Biluo exclaimed at the same time, with worry on their faces.

Zheng Xiyan waved her hand, signaling them not to worry: "Send a message to father and ask him to investigate privately." Although her voice was calm, there was a certain unquestionable majesty in her tone.

"Yes!" Shuang Ning and Bi Luo answered in unison, turned around and retreated.

The lights were bright in the residence of the Ming King. The Ming King was leisurely sipping fine wine with a smug smile on his face. The Ming King's wife raised the wine glass and toasted the Ming King: "Congratulations, Your Majesty." Although her voice was gentle, a trace of worry flashed in her eyes.

King Ming took the wine glass and laughed, "Everything is under my control now. Xiao Xuanqi will definitely die this time." His laughter was full of confidence and arrogance.

When Princess Ming heard this, her heart tightened. She subconsciously thought of Princess Xiang, the close friend she had once been. Although they were now married and sisters-in-law, the friendship between them had never changed. She had tried to persuade Princess Xiang many times, hoping to persuade King Xiang and King Ming to join forces, but ultimately failed.

Prince Ming noticed that Princess Ming looked unhappy and asked, "What's wrong? You don't look very happy."

Princess Ming forced a smile and said, "Of course I'm happy." But a trace of worry flashed in her eyes.

Prince Ming seemed to see through her thoughts and asked, "Are you worried about Princess Xiang?"

Princess Ming quickly shook her head and said, "No." But her tone was a little flustered.

King Ming sneered and said, "Before you married me, you had a close relationship with her. I know that." There was a hint of coldness in his voice.

Princess Ming mustered up the courage and said, "Your Highness, can you help these mother and son? This matter has nothing to do with them after all! If Prince Xiang really... they are orphans and a widow..." There was a hint of pleading in her voice.

King Ming's face darkened and he said, "Princess! What crime is committed by assassinating His Majesty? Don't you know?" His voice was full of majesty and unquestionable.

Princess Ming felt a chill on her back. Of course she understood, but she could never watch Princess Xiang die.

"Okay, let's not talk about it." King Ming waved his hand and said, "Have a few drinks with me. I am happy today."

"Yes!" Princess Ming responded with a forced smile, but her heart was filled with worry and uneasiness.

Inside the Chaoyun Palace, a burst of hurried footsteps broke the silence. The eunuch announced, "Your Majesty has arrived!"

Zheng Xiyan was slightly startled, then quickly calmed herself down and went out to meet them with Shuang Ning and Biluo.

When Xiao Xuanchen walked into Chaoyun Palace, his eyes softened when he saw Zheng Xiyan. He walked up to Zheng Xiyan, gently held her hand and said, "Yan'er, I'm here to have dinner with you." His voice was full of tenderness and doting.

Zheng Xiyan smiled slightly and said, "I am naturally happy that Your Majesty can come." She turned around and told the palace maids to prepare dinner, and then sat at the table with Xiao Xuanchen.

During dinner, the two chatted about some daily matters, and the atmosphere was very harmonious. However, Zheng Xiyan's heart was still restless, and her eyes kept drifting away from time to time, as if she was worried about something.

After dinner, Xiao Xuanchen did not leave immediately, but walked with Zheng Xiyan in the courtyard of Chaoyun Palace. The moonlight sprinkled on them like water, covering them with a layer of silver light.

"Your Majesty, you are still injured, so you should rest early!" Zheng Xiyan couldn't help but persuade Xiao Xuanchen as she looked at his slightly pale face.

Xiao Xuanchen chuckled and said, "It's just a minor injury and it will be healed in a few days." There was a hint of indifference in his tone but a hint of tenderness flashed in his eyes.

"Your Majesty!" Zheng Xiyan wanted to persuade him again but Xiao Xuanchen held her hand tightly.

"I will accompany you to appreciate the moon tonight." Xiao Xuanchen said softly.

"Yeah." Zheng Xiyan responded softly, her eyes full of tenderness and attachment.

At the guard post, Lu Ran was lying on the bed resting. Although his face was a little pale, he was in good spirits. Li Yan came to see him and felt relieved when he saw him like this.

"Just lie down quietly these days and don't worry about anything else." Li Yan instructed.

"I heard that His Majesty ordered you to imprison King Xiang." Lu Ran suddenly asked, with a hint of urgency in his voice.

Li Yan nodded and said, "Yes."

"Your Majesty, did you believe it so easily? This is clearly a frame-up of Prince Xiang. How could Prince Xiang be so stupid as to assassinate Your Majesty in the palace?" Lu Ran said excitedly. He kept coughing, "Cough cough cough cough." As if he wanted to vent all his dissatisfaction.

Seeing this, Li Yan quickly poured him a glass of water and said, "Drink some water!"

After Lu Ran drank a few sips of water, he felt much better and asked again, "Didn't you persuade His Majesty?"

Li Yan sighed and said, "What's the point of my persuasion? His Majesty has already determined that it was Prince Xiang who did it, so no one can persuade him." There was a hint of helplessness and sadness in his voice.

Lu Ran took a deep breath, a hint of determination flashed in his eyes, and he said in a deep voice: "This is clearly a frame-up. What kind of situation is the person behind this plotting? I want to see His Majesty."

After saying that, he struggled to lift the quilt and stood up to go to Zhaoyang Palace. However, just as he was moving, a big hand suddenly pressed his shoulder.

"Why are you doing this?" Li Yan advised softly, but accidentally touched the wound on Lu Ran's left shoulder.

"Ah!" Lu Ran couldn't help but groan, his face instantly turned pale as paper. He clenched his teeth, cold sweat poured down his forehead, and the wound on his left shoulder was like a raging fire, the pain was unbearable.

Li Yan panicked when he saw this, and quickly let go of her hand, saying nervously: "I'm... I'm sorry, I... I didn't mean it."

Lu Ran took a few deep breaths and slowly calmed down the anger in his heart. He looked at Li Yan, a trace of helplessness flashed in his eyes, and slowly said: "Forget it, you are also confused because of your concern. It's just that this wound... Well, it's better not to mention it."

Li Yan was relieved to see that Lu Ran no longer blamed him. He looked at Lu Ran, a trace of worry flashed in his eyes, and said: "Your injuries have not healed yet. If you force yourself to see His Majesty, I'm afraid it will be counterproductive. Moreover, His Majesty has already made up his mind to kill the King of Xiang, so why do you have to touch this bad luck again?"

Hearing this, Lu Ran's eyes flashed with determination, and he said in a deep voice: "Of course I know that your majesty is determined to kill Prince Xiang, but I can't just watch him being framed and do nothing. Your majesty is a wise ruler, but sometimes he can be blinded by villains."

Li Yan was silent for a moment after hearing this, then sighed, "But this matter is very serious, you should think twice before acting."