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

"I would like to thank you for saving my life." King Xiang looked at Lu Ran, his tone full of gratitude.

Lu Ran lowered his head slightly and said softly: "I didn't do much, so I don't deserve your thanks, Your Highness." A hint of humility appeared on his face.

King Xiang had ordered Jing Yang to investigate. If it weren't for Lu Ran's help, she might not have taken action. But he still wanted to hear Lu Ran's explanation in person, "Why did you help me? I don't have any friendship with you. What is your purpose in helping me?"

Lu Ran raised his head and looked at Prince Xiang firmly, "I am not helping the prince, but the queen."

When King Xiang heard her, a gleam flashed in his eyes. He had already gotten the answer from Lu Ran's eyes, but he still wanted to hear more from him. "I see." King Xiang nodded gently, as if everything was within his expectations.

Lu Ran took a deep breath and continued, "Your Highness! I only hope that you can help the Queen get what she wants, so that my help will not be in vain this time." His voice was full of earnestness and expectation.

King Xiang nodded again, and his admiration for Zheng Xiyan increased a little more. "I understand, but I really underestimated the queen. Even you have become her man?" There was a bit of joking in his words, but more of it was praise for Zheng Xiyan.

Lu Ran smiled and shook his head, saying, "It has nothing to do with the Queen. I am happy to do it. The Queen's kindness and wisdom make me admire her. The Queen is worthy of my service."

"Of course she is worth it." King Xiang also smiled. He understood that Lu Ran's loyalty was not groundless. Zheng Xiyan did have the charm that made people willing to give for her.

"Yes! I will take my leave." Lu Ran bowed and turned to leave. His back looked more determined in the morning light.

After Lu Ran left, King Xiang sighed and chuckled, "So that's how it is!" He looked into the distance, as if recalling the past with Zheng Xiyan.

Seeing Prince Xiang like this, Jing Yang, who was standing by, could not help but ask, "Your Highness, could it be that he treated the Queen..." He did not finish his words, but his meaning was already very clear.

King Xiang smiled slightly and recalled last year's autumn hunt, "Remember last year's autumn hunt? He saved the queen once."

"It's good this way. At least in this palace, she has a reliable person by her side." King Xiang smiled, with a hint of relief in his eyes.

Jingyang looked at him, frowning, and asked in confusion: "Why is the prince so happy?"

King Xiang turned around, looked at Jing Yang, and explained, "Why am I unhappy? His Majesty has issued an order to appoint Lu Ran as the commander of the imperial guards to protect the entire palace. This is naturally a good thing for her. With Lu Ran, she will be more satisfied in this harem."

Jingyang scratched his head, still a little confused: "But Your Majesty, in this case, this is right for Your Majesty..."

King Xiang gently waved his hand and interrupted Jing Yang's words: "Just like Lu Ran said, she is worth it, worth everything we do for her."

Jing Yang sighed, becoming more and more confused about his own prince's behavior. He felt that Prince Xiang had developed deep feelings for the queen, and was even a little obsessed: "Prince! I really don't understand why you are like this..."

King Xiang smiled slightly and patted Jingyang on the shoulder: "When you meet that person, you will understand. Let's go back to Shou'an Palace."

"Yes!" Although Jing Yang still had doubts in his heart, he still responded and continued to move forward with King Xiang.

Shou'an Palace, late autumn dusk, the faint golden light shines through the carved window lattice, falling on the slightly old face of Concubine Yi. She sits beside the soft couch, her eyes full of expectation and anxiety. When the familiar figure appears outside the palace door, Concubine Yi's eyes instantly burst into crystal tears, and her voice trembles slightly: "Xuanqi, you are finally back."

Prince Xiang Xuanqi stepped forward quickly, knelt at the feet of Concubine Yi, and bowed deeply: "Mother, I am sorry to have made you worried." There was a hint of self-blame and guilt in his voice.

Concubine Yi held the hand of the King of Xiang tightly with trembling hands, as if she wanted to pour all her emotions into it. Her tears fell like pearls from a broken string, dripping on the back of the King of Xiang's hand, warm and moist. "As long as you are safe, as long as you are safe." She whispered repeatedly, her voice filled with endless relief and relief.

Prince Xiang gently lifted Concubine Yi up and helped her to the couch, saying softly, "Be careful, mother." His eyes were full of concern and love. The palace was silent, with only the mother and son relying on each other. Prince Xiang gently wiped away the tears from the corners of Concubine Yi's eyes, and looking at his mother's red and swollen eyes, he felt a pang of pain in his heart: "Mother, I have made you worry, I am really unfilial."

"It's my fault, mother. It's all because I'm so useless."

"How can you blame mother for this?" Prince Xiang consoled.

Concubine Yi looked at Prince Xiang, her eyes full of heartache and helplessness: "If you were the Queen Mother's son, the throne would have been yours long ago. But you were born from your mother's belly, and you are destined to have no chance of that position." There was a hint of sadness and unwillingness in her voice.

"Mother! What are you talking about?"

"Your father has always chosen you as the crown prince, but your mother has always been bothered by your status as a concubine." Even though so many years have passed, Concubine Yi has never let it go and has never accepted her fate.

Upon hearing this, Prince Xiang's heart was moved. He held Concubine Yi's hand tightly and said firmly: "Mother, I no longer want that position. I only wish to be by your side and let you enjoy your old age." His eyes were full of firmness and determination.

Concubine Yi's face suddenly changed. She stared at Prince Xiang with wide eyes, as if she couldn't believe her ears: "What did you say? You don't want to fight anymore?" There was a hint of fear and disappointment in her voice.

King Xiang took a deep breath and said slowly: "Mother, I have seen through all the intrigues and struggles. Although that position is extremely noble, the bitterness and pain involved are not something that ordinary people can endure."

Concubine Yi was stunned for a moment, and then a complex emotion flashed in her eyes.