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

In Shoukang Palace, the air was filled with fragrant mist and the scent of ambergris. The Queen Mother sat on a soft couch, stroking a string of crystal clear jade Buddha beads, with a look of majesty and dissatisfaction in her eyes.

After learning about this, the Queen Mother frowned slightly and said, "This Concubine Yi, as a mother, can't even teach her own children well. She is really useless."

Yu Ma stood aside and advised respectfully: "Queen Dowager, please calm down. The Fifth Prince is still young and does not understand many things. You just need to discipline him more in the future."

The Queen Mother sighed softly, "It's all the Emperor's indulgence. Ji'er and Yi'er are legitimate sons, so he naturally doesn't dare to offend them, so he bullies Ye'er and Jing'er. Bullying the weak and fearing the strong, isn't this harming the child by Concubine Yi?"

Seeing the Queen Mother was angry, Nanny Yu quickly comforted her, "Don't let your Queen Mother get angry and make her sick. Concubine Yi just had a miscarriage, and Your Majesty feels sorry for her. Please don't be angry with her."

The Queen Mother's anger subsided a little after hearing this, but she still snorted coldly: "If she hadn't just had a miscarriage, I would have taught her a lesson."

Seeing that the Queen Mother's mood was gradually stabilizing, Nanny Yu gently advised: "Quickly calm down, Queen Mother, and take care of your body."

The Queen Mother took a deep breath, calmed down, and said calmly: "Forget it, since the Emperor has already punished her, I can't say anything more. I just hope that she can teach the children well in the future."

"That's what the Queen Mother said."

In Shoukang Palace, the atmosphere gradually returned to calm with the breeze outside the window. The Queen Mother took a sip of the fragrant tea, her eyes revealing a bit of depth: "It's almost the day of the selection, and the palace is going to be lively again."

Yu Ma stood aside and echoed softly, "Yes. With the newcomers entering the palace, the palace will be in full bloom again."

The Queen Mother frowned slightly and suddenly asked, "How is the investigation going into the incident where Biluo, who was with the Queen, left the palace late at night?"

Nanny Yu reported respectfully, "Her Majesty, I have already found out. Biluo's leaving the palace seems to be related to Concubine Shu."

"Shufei?" The Queen Mother was a little surprised. "Shufei is no longer alive. How could Biluo be related to her?"

"Your Majesty ordered that Concubine Shu's body be thrown into a mass grave, but Biluo led people to bury her in a Feng Shui treasured site. I think it was the Queen's order."

The Queen Mother pondered for a moment, her brows furrowed, "The Queen and Concubine Shu have never been on good terms, why are you doing this?"

Nanny Yu smiled slightly and explained, "The Queen is kind-hearted. Perhaps she couldn't bear to see Concubine Shu's body thrown into the wilderness, so she asked Biluo to bury her."

The Queen Mother sighed and shook her head. "I always feel that this matter is not as simple as it seems. Concubine Shu killed the baby in Concubine Yi's belly. The Emperor was furious, but the Queen collected her body. There must be something fishy about this."

Yu Ma Ma comforted her, "The Queen Mother may be overthinking. The Queen has always been virtuous, and this is also a way to accumulate virtue and do good deeds."

The Queen Mother nodded, but still had doubts in her heart: "I hope I am overthinking it."

In Weiyang Palace, Zheng Xiyan sat on the couch, looking pale and haggard. Shuang Ning brought a cup of tea and asked with concern: "Madam, why do you look so bad? Did you not sleep well last night?"

Zheng Xiyan shook her head gently and said weakly: "Nothing, I just feel a little uneasy."

Biluo walked into the hall and saw Zheng Xiyan looked unhappy. She said softly, "My queen!"

"Has Concubine Shu's funeral been arranged?" Zheng Xiyan asked.

Biluo nodded, with a hint of fatigue in her tone: "It's all taken care of."

"Thanks for your hard work."

Biluo waved her hands quickly: "Your Majesty, you are too kind. This is what I should do."

Shuang Ning looked at Zheng Xiyan worriedly. She asked softly, "My Lady, do you think His Majesty will blame Consort Yi?"

Zheng Xiyan nodded slightly, a sneer on her face, "Blame? How could that be? She just lost her child, she must be in great pain, how could Your Majesty blame her at this time."

Shuang Ning frowned, still puzzled, "So this matter is over just like that?"

Zheng Xiyan shook her head gently, "Why are you in such a hurry? The selection will be held soon, and there hasn't been a new person in the palace for a long time. Do you think Consort Yi can still be as favored as before?"

Shuang Ning's face showed confusion. She tilted her head slightly and asked doubtfully, "Why are you so sure, Madam?"

Zheng Xiyan gently stroked the jade cup in her hand, her eyes deep, "Men, who doesn't like young and beautiful women? Beauty fades easily, youth is hard to maintain, do you think His Majesty will still love her as much as before? In this harem, where is there a flower that stays beautiful forever?"

"Your Majesty is different from them. You are the queen who rules the country. Who can be compared with you?"

Zheng Xiyan smiled softly upon hearing this. She nodded slightly and said, "Yes, I am the queen and the master of the harem."

On this day, Xiao Xuanchen suddenly had an idea and ordered Zheng Xiyan to accompany him for dinner. Zheng Xiyan was moved when she received the order. She dressed up carefully and went to the Zichen Palace.

When I arrived outside the Purple Palace, I happened to see Prince Xiang and Lu Ran walking out of the palace. Prince Xiang was wearing a purple-gold robe, looking elegant and graceful, while Lu Ran was wearing a green robe, looking handsome and extraordinary.

"Your Highness the Queen is here to pay his respects. May the Queen be blessed with good health and longevity." Prince Xiang and Lu Ran bowed in unison, speaking in a respectful tone.

Zheng Xiyan smiled slightly and said gently, "You two don't need to be so polite."

"Thank you, Queen." Prince Xiang and Lu Ran responded in unison, then slowly retreated.

The glazed tiles of the Purple Palace glowed with a cool light, as if guarding some unknown secret.

After the two of them left the Purple Palace, Lu Ran suddenly asked, "Your Majesty, the selection will be held soon. Who have you planted in the selection?"

King Xiang smiled slightly, his eyes deep: "I remember that your cousin is also one of the beauties in this selection."

Hearing this, Lu Ran smiled softly and said, "It is an honor for our family that my cousin is participating in the talent show. This is also the arrangement of the family. I can't do anything about it, but it's different for the prince."

King Xiang snorted coldly, a trace of disdain flashed across his face: "I have my own plans, no need for you to say more."

Lu Ran frowned slightly and said in a deep voice: "Your Majesty, have you discussed this matter with the Queen?"

King Xiang's eyes fixed, and he said calmly: "She doesn't need to know about this."

Lu Ran looked at him with a trace of worry in his eyes: "Prince, I still want to remind you that if you hide this from her, I'm afraid there will be many inconveniences in the future."

The corners of King Xiang's mouth slightly raised, and he said confidently: "I know what is going on. Don't worry, I will make arrangements for this matter."

Seeing this, Lu Ran knew that it was useless to persuade him any further, so he could only sigh and said, "In that case, I won't say any more. Please take care, Your Majesty."

The purple palace was filled with fragrance and the candlelight flickered. Zheng Xiyan came to Xiao Xuanchen's throne and bowed, "Your Majesty, I pay my respects to you. May your Majesty be blessed with good health."

Xiao Xuanchen looked up at her and said, "No need to be polite."

"Thank you, Your Majesty." Zheng Xiyan stood up and walked to sit next to Xiao Xuanchen. Xiao Xuanchen ordered someone to serve the meal, and the two sat opposite each other.

Zheng Xiyan mentioned the upcoming talent show, "Your Majesty, the talent show will be held in a few days, and everything is ready. Your Majesty must be present at the time."

Xiao Xuanchen smiled nonchalantly and said, "It's up to the Queen to decide."

Zheng Xiyan was slightly stunned, then joked: "Your Majesty, you must come that day, otherwise if you are not satisfied with the beauty I have chosen and blame me, I will be too wronged." There was a bit of coquettishness and playfulness in her words.

Xiao Xuanchen laughed loudly upon hearing this, "Okay! I will definitely go."