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

A trace of doubt flashed in Zheng Xiyan's eyes. She frowned slightly and looked at Lu Ran in front of her, with a puzzled tone: "Why do you want to lend a helping hand to the King of Xiang? As His Majesty's confidant, you should be well aware of His Majesty's vigilance and fear of the King of Xiang. How could you choose to go against him?"

Hearing this, Lu Ran's eyes flashed with complex emotions, as if Zheng Xiyan's words touched something in his heart. He raised his head slightly, as if he was recalling something, and after a moment he slowly spoke: "I know that your majesty has some doubts about King Xiang, but I also know that King Xiang has made contributions and is loyal to Daliang. He fought bloody battles on the border and defended Daliang. How can this achievement be erased by unwarranted suspicion?"

He raised his head, looked at Zheng Xiyan firmly, and continued: "Prince Xiang was wronged, and I know a little about the reasons. But more importantly, Prince Xiang is good for the Queen. He sincerely hopes that the Queen can get what she wants. As a minister, I am just following the trend and doing my part for the Queen."

Zheng Xiyan couldn't help but feel a little shocked when she heard his words. She looked at the man's determined eyes, as if she could see his inner struggle and determination.

Zheng Xiyan's jade fingers gently twisted the delicate jade pendant in her hand, her face panicked. Her eyes revealed a hint of confusion and doubt, as if she was shrouded in a layer of mist.

"How do you know all this? You..." Zheng Xiyan's voice trembled a little. She looked at Lu Ran standing in front of her, her eyes full of confusion.

Lu Ran nodded slightly, his eyes firm and deep, he explained softly: "Your Majesty, don't worry about anything. I will keep my mouth shut and help you get what you want."

Zheng Xiyan took a deep breath and calmed down her panic. She said softly, "You saved me and His Majesty. I am grateful, but I don't know whether I should believe you now."

A trace of determination flashed in Lu Ran's eyes. He cupped his hands and said, "Your Majesty! I will prove it, and please wait and see. But today I just want to tell you that King Xiang cannot die."

Zheng Xiyan frowned, a hint of helplessness flashed in her eyes, she sighed softly: "I am powerless now. As the queen, if I plead for the prince, it may arouse the suspicion of His Majesty."

Lu Ran smiled slightly, a glimmer of wisdom flashed in his eyes, and he said slowly: "Your Majesty, there is no need to beg for mercy."

Zheng Xiyan was slightly stunned. She looked at Lu Ran in confusion and asked, "You mean my father?"

Lu Ran nodded, a hint of confidence flashing in his eyes: "With the influence of Duke Zheng and King Chu in the court, it is not difficult for them to plead for King Xiang. What's more, there is the matter of Princess Ronghua marrying into the Southern Frontier. Those old ministers will naturally not stand idly by."

Zheng Xiyan sighed softly. She looked at Lu Ran with a complicated look in her eyes and said, "This is indeed a method, but are you sure you want to do this? Have you ever thought about the consequences?"

Lu Ran smiled slightly, a trace of determination flashed in his eyes, and he said firmly: "Consequences? I don't care about them anymore. I only know that Prince Xiang is good for the queen. As long as I can do my part for the queen, I will not hesitate even if I die."

His words were full of firmness and determination, as if he was ready to face all challenges. Zheng Xiyan looked at him, and an inexplicable feeling of being touched surged in her heart. She had never thought that in this deep palace, there would be someone willing to make such sacrifices for her.

She bit her lip lightly, looked at Lu Ran, a complicated look flashed in her eyes, and said: "Then why do you want to help me?"

Lu Ran was slightly stunned. He shook his head, with a hint of confusion in his voice: "I don't know either. I just want to help the queen get what she wants."

Zheng Xiyan chuckled and said, "You are my savior. I want to trust you once, but you are His Majesty's man after all. I still have leverage over you. I don't know whether I should trust you or not."

Lu Ran smiled slightly, his eyes full of sincerity, and he said softly: "If I had done anything bad to Your Majesty, I would not have kept it to myself."

Zheng Xiyan looked at him, a warm feeling welling up in her heart. She nodded gently and said, "Okay! I believe you. You saved me before, so I will believe you this time."

Lu Ran showed a smile from the bottom of his heart. He cupped his hands and said, "I will not let your Majesty down. Your Majesty will definitely get what you wish for."

Zheng Xiyan nodded slightly, a hint of determination flashed in her eyes, as if she had made up her mind.

After Lu Ran left, Biluo frowned slightly, with some worry in her eyes. She asked softly, "Madam, do you really want to believe that Guard Lu? After all, he is..."

Zheng Xiyan closed her eyes slightly, as if she was deep in thought. Her eyelashes fluttered gently like butterfly wings, as if they could carry thousands of thoughts. After a moment, she slowly opened her eyes, with a firm light flashing in her eyes: "I don't know why, I want to believe him this time. There is a sense of honesty in his words. The King of Xiang is indeed beneficial to me. This is an indisputable fact."

Biluo was slightly stunned, and seemed a little puzzled by Zheng Xiyan's decision: "But didn't Your Majesty always avoid getting involved with King Xiang?"

Zheng Xiyan sighed softly, with a hint of helplessness in her voice: "Things are different now. The King of Ming is ambitious, and the court is turbulent. It is better to have one more friend than one less. If the King of Ming succeeds this time, what will happen to the court? You and I cannot predict it."

Biluo seemed to understand something. She nodded and said, "Your Majesty is right. If King Xiang loses power, King Ming will surely gain power..."

"If Prince Ming gains power," Zheng Xiyan interrupted her, her voice firm, "it would naturally threaten the power of my father and grandfather in the court."

Biluo suddenly understood, and she nodded: "I understand."

Zheng Xiyan smiled slightly, with a hint of self-mockery in her smile: "I have always thought about protecting myself, but now it seems that this is not a good idea. I need allies and more power."

After Biluo heard this, she whispered: "My queen, the king is sincere to you, then Guard Lu..."

Zheng Xiyan looked up at her, with a complicated light flashing in her eyes.

"Your Highness, please forgive me for being so talkative."

She shook her head gently: "I will not speculate on his thoughts for now, as long as he does not betray me."

"Yes!"