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

The Queen Mother smiled gently, and the wrinkles at the corners of her eyes seemed to be smoothed out by this smile. She waved her hand and said gently, "Okay, you all go back! Let Concubine De have a good rest and recuperate."

The concubines all stood up and saluted respectfully: "Yes! I'll take my leave." Their sleeves fluttered in the wind like clouds. When they turned around, expressions of joy or sorrow flashed across their faces.

After the concubines in each palace left one by one, Zheng Xiyan came forward. She lowered her head slightly with a trace of concern on her face: "Your Majesty and the Queen Mother must be tired, so go back to the palace and rest early! I will take care of it here, so your Majesty and the Queen Mother can rest assured."

The Queen Mother looked at her with approval in her eyes and nodded repeatedly: "The Queen is truly virtuous and kind. I feel relieved to have the Queen with me. I will return to Shoukang Palace first."

Zheng Xiyan hurried forward, gently held the Queen Mother's arm with both hands, and said respectfully: "Your son respectfully bids farewell to you, Mother."

The Queen Mother carefully handed the Fourth Prince to the wet nurse. Upon seeing this, Nanny Yu immediately stepped forward and held the Queen Mother's other arm steadily. The Queen Mother tilted her head slightly and told the wet nurse, "Take good care of the Fourth Prince. If there is anything wrong, report it immediately."

The wet nurse nodded her head and held the fourth prince tightly in her arms, fearing that anything might go wrong. The queen mother then turned around with relief and slowly left Zhonghua Palace with Yu Ma.

After the Queen Mother left, Zheng Xiyan turned her gaze to Xiao Xuanchen. He stood in front of the window, looking at the scenery outside, and seemed to be lost in thought. She walked up and asked softly, "Your Majesty, are you going back to the Purple Palace?"

Xiao Xuanchen came back to his senses and glanced at her, a trace of fatigue flashing in his eyes. He walked up to her, patted her back gently, and said in a gentle tone: "I am indeed a little tired, so I will go back first, and leave this to the Queen."

Zheng Xiyan nodded slightly, with a hint of a smile on her face: "Your Majesty, rest assured, I will take good care of Concubine De."

Xiao Xuanchen nodded and turned to walk out of the palace. Zheng Xiyan followed closely behind him and accompanied him to the palace gate.

The night was as dark as ink, and the lights in Zhonghua Palace were as bright as day. Zheng Xiyan walked in lightly, with a hint of deep concern. She walked through the corridor and came to the bedroom of Concubine De, only to see several palace maids busy taking care of Concubine De.

"Defei, are you feeling better?" Zheng Xiyan asked softly. Her voice was like a spring breeze, carrying with it endless tenderness.

De Fei was lying on the bed, her face pale, but her eyes sparkled with gratitude. She nodded slightly, her voice weak but firm: "Thank you for your concern, Queen. I am much better now."

Zheng Xiyan walked to the bed and gently held Defei's hands. Although her hands were slender, they were full of strength. She looked at Defei with tenderness in her eyes: "Rest well, your health is the most important. If you need anything, just tell me."

Defei smiled and nodded, with a glimmer of relief in her eyes. Zheng Xiyan watched Defei fall asleep peacefully before leaving the bedroom quietly.

After leaving the bedroom, Zheng Xiyan instructed the palace maids, "You must take good care of Concubine De tonight. If there is anything wrong, report it immediately." The palace maids bowed their heads and responded in unison and respectfully.

The night was as dark as water. Zheng Xiyan was walking on the way back to the palace. Biluo beside her said softly, "Your Majesty, Concubine De gave birth to a prince. I see that His Majesty and the Queen Mother are very happy."

Zheng Xiyan smiled slightly, with a hint of depth in her voice: "Your Majesty and the Queen Mother are naturally happy. This is what they have been looking forward to for a long time."

"I always feel that the Queen Mother favors Concubine De very much." Biluo said again.

Zheng Xiyan nodded, a trace of deep thought flashed in her eyes: "Defei was raised by the Queen Mother, and she and Your Majesty have a childhood sweetheart relationship, so she is naturally different from other women in this palace."

She paused and asked, "Has your majesty returned to the Purple Palace?"

Biluo shook his head: "No, after His Majesty came out of Zhonghua Palace, he went to Yihua Palace."

Zheng Xiyan sighed softly: "I don't know if Concubine Zhao will be lucky enough to get pregnant with a royal heir again?" There was a barely perceptible hint of worry in her voice.

Shuang Ning said unhappily, "From what I can see, she is not so lucky."

Zheng Xiyan shook her head: "It's hard to say. It depends on her luck." There was a hint of helplessness and sigh in her voice.

When they returned to Weiyang Palace, they saw that the lights in the palace were dim and the place was quiet. Zheng Xiyan sat down in front of the dressing table. Shuang Ning and Bi Luo removed her makeup. Zi Rui walked in and said softly, "The queen is back."

Zheng Xiyan asked: "Are Ji'er and Yi'er asleep?"

Zi Rui nodded: "His Royal Highness the Crown Prince and the Third Prince have both gone to bed, Your Majesty, there is no need to worry."

Zheng Xiyan nodded slightly, a trace of fatigue on her face, and said: "Okay, you all can leave! Go back and rest!"

As soon as Zheng Xiyan finished speaking, the palace maids bowed and took their leave. "Yes! I'll take my leave." The sound of their footsteps gradually faded away in the empty palace until it was finally silent.

Zheng Xiyan stood alone in the bedroom, her exhausted body seemed to have been drained of all its strength. She gently rubbed her temples, trying to relieve her fatigue.

She walked to the window and gently pushed it open. A gust of cold wind blew in her face, and she shivered all over.

Zheng Xiyan closed her eyes, took a deep breath, and felt this rare tranquility and peace.

After that, she closed the window, walked back to her bedroom, sat on the edge of the bed, lay down gently, and closed her eyes.

In the early morning of Yihua Palace, the sun shines through the gauze-like curtains into the room, adding a bit of warmth to this quiet palace. Concubine Zhao stands beside Xiao Xuanchen, carefully selecting clothes for him today. She carefully smoothes the hem of the clothes, making sure every part is perfect.

Xiao Xuanchen looked at her haggard face and couldn't help but feel a little worried. He asked softly, "Didn't you sleep well last night? Why do you look so bad?"

Concubine Zhao smiled slightly, trying to hide her fatigue, "I'm fine, Your Majesty, don't worry."

However, Xiao Xuanchen was such a smart man, how could he not see through Concubine Zhao's cover-up. He sighed softly and gently pinched her little face, "You are thinking about our unborn child again!"

Concubine Zhao was slightly stunned by what he said, and then tears welled up in her eyes. She nodded gently, her voice choked with sobs, "Your Majesty..."

Seeing this, Xiao Xuanchen felt even more compassion in his heart. He gently hugged Concubine Zhao and comforted her gently: "The child will come back, don't worry. You have to believe that you and I will have another child."

Concubine Zhao felt Xiao Xuanchen's warmth, and the grief and longing in her heart seemed to be comforted a little. She nodded heavily and forced back her tears, "Well, I believe your majesty."

After they hugged each other for a while, Xiao Xuanchen let go of Concubine Zhao and tidied her hair. "Okay, I have to go to court. You should have a good rest today and stop thinking about random things."

Concubine Zhao nodded obediently, "I obey your order."

Xiao Xuanchen smiled with satisfaction and turned to leave. Concubine Zhao watched him leave until his figure disappeared at the end of the palace. She sighed softly and then returned to her bedroom.