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

It was a sunny day with a gentle breeze. Princess Xuanhua and her beautiful daughter Jun'er entered the palace. She was dressed in luxurious clothes and her hair was adorned with pearls. She looked like the king of flowers in spring, beautiful and dazzling.

There was laughter and joy in Shoukang Palace. Princess Xuanhua took Jun'er and Princess Changle to play in the yard. Princess Changle's laughter was clear and melodious, like a silver bell. The Queen Mother sat on a stone bench nearby, holding a round fan in her hand and gently shaking it, her eyes full of doting and satisfaction. She watched the children playing in the yard with a happy smile on her face.

At this moment, Zheng Xiyan walked into Shoukang Palace with her two sons. She heard the laughter coming from the courtyard from afar, and a warm feeling rose in her heart. She quickened her pace and took a closer look. It turned out that Princess Xuanhua was playing with the children.

"I heard laughter outside Shoukang Palace. It turned out that Xuanhua entered the palace." Zheng Xiyan said with a smile.

When Princess Xuanhua saw Zheng Xiyan, she quickly stood up and saluted, "I, your son, greet you, mother. May your mother be blessed with good health."

Xiao Chengji also stepped forward and saluted, "Grandson pays respects to the Royal Grandmother."

"Greetings, sister-in-law." Princess Xuanhua bowed respectfully, and Princess Changle beside her also bowed obediently, "Your son pays respects to the Queen Mother."

"Don't be so polite." The Queen Mother said with a smile. She waved to Xiao Chengji, "Ji'er, come to the Royal Grandmother."

Upon hearing this, Xiao Chengji immediately ran over and threw himself into the Queen Mother's arms. The Queen Mother hugged him tightly in her arms, with a kind smile on her face, "Oh~ Grandmother's dear grandson, Grandmother, I haven't seen Ji'er for a few days."

Xiao Chengji raised his little face and said seriously, "Grandmother, can I come to see you every day from now on?"

The Queen Mother felt warm at heart after hearing this. She smiled and touched Xiao Chengji's head, "Good! Ji'er is so good."

At this time, the sun shines in the courtyard of Shoukang Palace, warm and bright. The laughter of children rises and falls, accompanied by the breeze, as if a happy melody echoes in the air.

Xiao Chengji and Princess Changle were playing in the courtyard of Shoukang Palace. Their laughter was as clear and melodious as silver bells, echoing over the quiet and solemn palace. The Queen Mother sat on a stone bench nearby, her eyes following their cheerful figures, her face filled with a kind smile.

Seeing this, the Queen Mother held Xiao Chengyi tightly in her arms and gently rocked his body. She smiled and said, "Yier has gained a lot of weight. Look at how happy he is. He is really lovable."

Zheng Xiyan watched this scene from the side, with a gentle smile in her eyes. She said softly: "Yier is very happy to see the Royal Grandmother. Every time he sees the Royal Grandmother, he is always very happy."

The Queen Mother looked down at Xiao Chengyi's innocent smile, and a warm feeling surged in her heart. She stroked Xiao Chengyi's little face and smiled, "Really? I'm so honored."

Xiao Chengyi giggled in the Queen Mother's arms, clapping his hands non-stop, as if expressing his joy to the Queen Mother. The Queen Mother looked at his innocent appearance, her heart blossomed, the wrinkles on her face smoothed out, as if she was ten years younger. She couldn't help but kiss Xiao Chengyi on the little face and said, "Oh, Grandmother, you believe it now. Yi'er is such a good boy."

Seeing this, Zheng Xiyan also showed a warm smile on her face. She said softly: "Seeing them so happy, I am also happy."

The Queen Mother nodded, turned her gaze to Zheng Xiyan, and asked, "By the way, how is Concubine Zhao these days?"

Zheng Xiyan was slightly startled, then replied: "Very well, the imperial physician said that her pregnancy is very safe."

The Queen Mother sighed softly, still feeling dissatisfied with Concubine Zhao. But considering that she was pregnant now, for the sake of the well-being of the heir, she could only put the past aside for the time being. She said calmly: "This Concubine Zhao, I really underestimated her. I didn't expect that she could turn things around and now she is pregnant with the heir."

Upon hearing this, Zheng Xiyan hurriedly tried to comfort her, "Mother! Concubine Zhao has already realized her mistakes. It is a great virtue to know one's mistakes and correct them. Now she is pregnant with a prince, adding a child to the royal family. This is a great joy. Mother is kind-hearted. Please don't embarrass her for the sake of the prince."

The queen mother's weathered eyes seemed to be able to see through people's hearts. She stared at Zheng Xiyan, her eyes full of admiration and emotion for the young queen. She opened her red lips slightly, and her voice was full of vicissitudes and depth: "Queen, you are kind-hearted, and you are really a model for the harem."

Princess Xuanhua stood aside, and when she heard her mother's praise, a trace of envy and admiration flashed in her eyes. She quickly joined in with a clear and pleasant voice: "What your mother said is very true. The kindness and tolerance of the emperor's sister-in-law are really admirable. If it were me, how could Concubine Zhao have a chance to turn things around?"

The Queen Mother looked at Princess Xuanhua lovingly, with a faint smile on her lips, as if she was particularly fond of this innocent daughter. However, she did not say much, but just nodded slightly, indicating that she should continue.

Zheng Xiyan and Princess Xuanhua walked out of Shoukang Palace side by side. The golden sunlight shone on the palace wall, adding a bit of warmth to this solemn palace. Princess Xuanhua suddenly stopped and turned to look at Zheng Xiyan, with a trace of concern in her eyes: "Sister-in-law, the Concubine Chen passed away a few days ago. Did you go to see her off?"

Zheng Xiyan nodded slightly, with a trace of sadness on her face: "Well, what's wrong?"

Princess Xuanhua sighed, her voice full of regret: "Sister-in-law, you are always so kind. But sometimes, I really feel that you are very tired. As the queen, you are the mother of the country, but you also have many unknown bitterness and grievances, and some grievances can only be swallowed in your stomach."

Zheng Xiyan shook her head slightly, a smile on her face: "You should do your job. As the queen, I naturally have to take on the responsibility of a queen. There are some things that I don't want to do, but I have to consider the overall situation. At least on the surface, I have to do it well and not give people anything to talk about."

Princess Xuanhua sighed helplessly, her eyes full of sympathy: "Alas! Being a queen really has many frustrations. But sister-in-law, you are always the person I admire the most."

Zheng Xiyan smiled slightly, and a warm feeling surged in her heart. She turned her head and looked at Princess Xuanhua, her eyes full of gratitude: "I am very happy to have such a caring sister like you."

Princess Xuanhua saw that it was getting dark, so she said goodbye to Zheng Xiyan: "Sister-in-law, I'm leaving the palace first. Next time I come to the palace, I will bring you some rare things from outside the palace, maybe they can help you relieve your boredom."

"Okay, I'll wait." Zheng Xiyan responded with a smile.

Princess Xuanhua bowed respectfully and left with her personal maids Biluo and Shuangning. Zheng Xiyan looked at her back as she walked away, feeling an inexplicable emotion in her heart. She turned to the maid beside her and said, "Sometimes I really envy her. Although she was born in the royal family, she has never suffered any hardship, nor has she suffered any grievances. She lives a carefree life every day and is really happy."

The maid comforted him softly, "Your Highness, you are the queen and the mother of the country. This is what many people dream of."

Zheng Xiyan nodded, took a deep breath, and a determined light flashed in her eyes: "Let's go back to the palace!"

The maid responded respectfully, and then accompanied Zheng Xiyan back to Weiyang Palace. The afterglow of the setting sun shone on them, adding a bit of tranquility and peace to this solemn palace.