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

Under the moonlight, Princess Xiang coaxed the two children to sleep, their tender faces filled with pure dreams. She quietly got up, walked out of the door, and returned to her room with light steps. She walked to the exquisite dressing table and sat down gently. The bronze mirror reflected her slightly tired but still beautiful face.

The maid gently removed her makeup, each stroke was meticulous, as if she was painting an exquisite painting. Suddenly, the maid asked softly: "Princess, the prince has not come to visit the prince and princess for some time, why don't you take them to see the prince?"

Princess Xiang smiled slightly, reached out and took off the jeweled earrings, and turned them gently, as if thinking about something. She smiled faintly and said, "If the prince doesn't want to see us, why should I force him to do so and make him dislike me?"

The maid was startled when she heard this. She looked up at the princess and saw a hint of sadness flash across her eyes, but then it was replaced by determination. She was a little puzzled and hesitated to speak.

Princess Xiang seemed to see through her thoughts and sighed softly, "After so many years of ups and downs, I should figure out some things. The prince's heart has never been with me. After so many years, I should wake up."

The maid felt mixed emotions after hearing this, and she couldn't help but persuade him, "Princess, the prince still has you in his heart. Over the years, he has never summoned anyone else, and he only has two children, the prince and the princess. This is enough to prove his love for you."

Upon hearing this, Princess Xiang sneered and shook her head gently, saying, "Even though he has never summoned anyone to his favor, it doesn't prevent him from having other women in his heart."

After hearing this, the maid was even more confused and didn't know how to comfort the princess. Princess Xiang didn't seem to want to talk about this topic anymore. She stood up gently, walked to the window, looked at the bright moon, and said softly: "Let's take things one step at a time in the future. At least, I am still his princess, and my son is the prince of this mansion."

The moonlight sprinkled on her, stretching her shadow very long, as if it also carried endless sorrow and determination.

On this day, the morning sun was just breaking, and the sky was full of morning glow. Xiao Xuanchen finished his morning court and hurried to Shoukang Palace to pay his respects to the empress dowager. He walked into the main hall of Shoukang Palace and saw the empress dowager sitting on a soft couch, with a room full of colorful flowers behind her, and the palace servants bowed their heads and stood in silence.

Xiao Xuanchen took a few steps forward, bowed deeply, and said respectfully: "Your son greets the Queen Mother, and wishes the Queen Mother good health and happiness."

The Queen Mother nodded slightly, with a hint of majesty in her voice: "Get up."

"Thank you, mother." Xiao Xuanchen stood up and sat on the brocade cushion below the empress dowager. The empress dowager looked up at him with a hint of inquiry in her eyes: "Why did the emperor come here at this time?"

Xiao Xuanchen calmed himself down and spoke slowly: "I came here today to discuss something with my mother."

The Queen Mother nodded slightly, signaling him to continue. Xiao Xuanchen hesitated for a moment, then said softly, "Zhao Jieyu is pregnant, and I want to restore her position as Chongrong."

When the Queen Mother heard the name "Zhao Jieyu", her originally peaceful expression instantly became serious. She frowned and said with a hint of displeasure: "The Emperor has already made the decision, why are you still asking me?"

Seeing the Queen Mother's reaction, Xiao Xuanchen knew that she was deeply prejudiced against Concubine Zhao, but he still insisted, "Mother, I know you are prejudiced against her, but please put aside these prejudices for the sake of the dragon heir in her belly."

The Queen Mother looked at Xiao Xuanchen's determined eyes. Although she was unhappy, she also understood his determination as the emperor. She took a deep breath and spoke slowly: "The emperor can make the decision himself. After all, you are the master of this world."

Xiao Xuanchen was delighted when he heard this, and he quickly stood up and bowed again: "Thank you, mother, for your understanding."

"Has the Emperor discussed this matter with the Empress?" the Empress Dowager asked again, with a hint of scrutiny in her eyes.

Xiao Xuanchen replied respectfully: "My dear mother, I have not discussed this with the Queen yet, but I think the Queen will not object. She has always been sensible."

The Queen Mother chuckled and said, "It is better for the Emperor to discuss this with the Queen. After all, she is the master of the harem and is in charge of many affairs of the harem. I also want to remind the Emperor that the Queen is your wife and your wise helper. I will not interfere too much in your favor for Concubine Zhao, but if this wrongs the Queen, I will definitely not sit idly by."

Upon hearing this, Xiao Xuanchen immediately replied solemnly: "Don't worry, mother, I know my limits. I will never wrong anyone, but I will never wrong the queen."

The Queen Mother nodded with satisfaction and said slowly: "I hope the Emperor can remember what you said today/"

Xiao Xuanchen once again answered solemnly: "Okay! I will remember my mother's teachings and live up to the queen."

The Queen Mother waved her hand, signaling him to leave. "I will take my leave."

The Queen Mother sat in the gorgeous bedroom, her eyes as sharp as torches, staring at Xiao Xuanchen's receding back meaningfully. The back figure gradually walked away in the long corridor of the palace, and finally disappeared in the shadows of the corner. Yu Ma stood aside. She noticed that there was some unspeakable worry in the Queen Mother's expression, so she asked softly: "Queen Mother, what are you worried about?"

The Queen Mother shook her head slightly and sighed, with a hint of uncertainty in her voice: "Has Concubine Zhao really restrained her edge, or is she still secretly plotting to retreat in order to advance? If she really gives birth to a prince, I'm afraid there will be another bloody storm in the harem."

Yu Ma Ma comforted her, "Queen Mother, you worry too much. With the Queen Mother here, even if Concubine Zhao has some plans, they won't cause any big waves."

The Queen Mother shook her head gently, with a complex emotion flashing in her eyes: "In the past, I thought the Queen was a kind person. But now, I have begun to doubt whether she is really as simple as she appears."

Yu Ma was stunned for a moment, then she tried to comfort him: "Queen Dowager, you may have thought too much. The Queen is kind-hearted and treats the concubines and palace maids well. Who in the harem doesn't praise her virtue?"

The Queen Mother sighed softly, her doubts still lingering in her heart: "I don't know why, but I always have a feeling in my heart that the Queen is not as simple as she appears to be. After all, she is the daughter of Duke Zheng and Princess Chengyang, and the granddaughter of the King of Chu. She has royal blood flowing in her veins."

Seeing the Queen Mother so worried, Nanny Yu comforted her: "Your Majesty, the Queen Mother is the daughter-in-law you personally chose. You are of course aware of her character. Don't you still believe in your own judgment?"

The Queen Mother was silent for a moment, but finally she sighed softly and said, "You are right, I should trust my own judgment. But... the hearts of people in the harem are hard to predict."