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

Outside Yihua Palace, the autumn wind has started to blow, bringing a slight chill. Concubine Yi stood outside the palace gate, gazing into the distance. Caiwei came forward gently, holding a gorgeous cloak in her hand, and gently put it on her, her voice as gentle as the spring breeze: "My queen, the wind has started to blow, you need to take care of yourself, let's go back to the palace."

Concubine Yi sighed softly, looked up at the high sky, and a trace of worry flashed in her eyes. She spoke slowly, with a bit of loneliness in her voice: "It's already this hour, those concubines must have entered the palace."

Caiwei nodded and responded softly: "Yes, Madam, I think they have all entered the palace and are getting familiar with the rules of the palace."

Concubine Yi sighed softly, a trace of sadness appearing on her face: "I will go to pay my respects to the Empress tomorrow, I think I will be able to see them."

Seeing this, Caiwei quickly comforted her, "Your Highness, you don't have to worry about anything. You still have the Fifth Prince, he is your support."

Yi Zhaoyi shook her head gently, with a hint of determination in her eyes: "Don't persuade me, I know it all in my heart. But life in this palace is always hard to feel at ease."

Seeing this, Caiwei wanted to say something but stopped herself, and finally said nothing.

This night seemed particularly long in the palace. Many people tossed and turned, unable to fall asleep. They were both repulsive and excited about the coming tomorrow.

The next morning, concubines from all palaces arrived at the Weiyang Palace early. Newly-appointed ladies also arrived one after another, their faces showing both longing and anxiety for the future.

Lu Chuyi came to Weiyang Palace in a daze with a tired face. She always slept until she woke up naturally at home and had never gotten up so early. Along the way, she kept yawning, and two palace maids supported her on the left and right, fearing that she would fall.

After entering the Weiyang Palace, Lu Chuyi yawned again, not noticing that everyone's eyes were on her. She rubbed her eyes and saw Zhang Mengying at first sight. A happy smile appeared on her face, and she walked over happily: "Sister Zhang, you came here so early."

Zhang Mengying kept winking at her, and Lu Chuyi only then noticed that there was a group of people standing behind her. She realized her mistake belatedly and quickly bowed to them and said hello: "Greetings to everyone, may you all be blessed with good health."

Her voice was clear and melodious, echoing in the empty Weiyang Palace. The concubines around her cast their eyes over to her, some sizing her up curiously, while others whispered about something.

Xu Zhaorong stepped forward lightly, her eyes moving slowly over Lu Chuyi, as if she was looking her over from head to toe, and then she asked softly, "Are you the cousin of Commander Lu who is rumored to be here?"

Lu Chuyi bowed her head slightly, folded her hands in front of her stomach, and replied respectfully: "Your Majesty, it is my concubine."

Upon hearing this, Concubine Xian raised a playful smile and said jokingly, "I have heard that the girls of the Lu family are all talented, dignified and elegant. After seeing you today, how come..." She paused, her eyes wandered over Lu Chuyi, as if looking for some shortcomings, "You are a little different from what was rumored."

Lu Chuyi's face froze for a moment, then returned to normal. She looked up at Concubine Xian, a hint of embarrassment flashed in her eyes, but she smiled politely, "Your Majesty is right. A dragon gives birth to nine sons, and each is different. Although the Lu family is a scholarly family, it is common for daughters to have different personalities."

Upon hearing this, Concubine Xian snorted and said nothing. Meanwhile, Concubine Yi's eyes had already been drawn to another person - Zhang Mengying standing in the crowd. This was the first time she had seen Zhang Mengying. Her face was like a finely carved jade, breathtakingly beautiful. Concubine Yi couldn't help but sigh inwardly, this was the true beauty of a city.

She walked forward, looked at Zhang Mengxi carefully, and exclaimed: "Zhang Jieyu really has a face that can topple a country and a city! Even I am moved when I see her."

Zhang Mengying bowed her head slightly when she heard this. She bowed to Consort Yi and said in a clear and calm voice: "I am ashamed to accept this. Your Highness, Consort Yi, you are too kind to praise me."

Concubine Yi looked at her with some surprise, as if she had not expected her to be so modest. She smiled slightly and asked, "Do you know me?"

Zhang Mengying raised her head and looked at Consort Yi, a trace of respect flashed in her eyes: "Your Highness is His Majesty's favorite concubine, I naturally recognize you."

As soon as she finished speaking, people around her cast their eyes over to her, their eyes full of curiosity and scrutiny. Zhang Mengying stood among them calmly, without the slightest bit of nervousness or anxiety.

At this time, Biluo walked out of the main hall. Her voice was clear and loud: "My ladies, the queen has woken up. Please move to the main hall."

Upon hearing this, everyone responded and lined up according to their rank, walking towards the main hall. Consort Xian and Consort De walked in front, followed by Consort Yi and Consort Xu, and the others entered in turn according to their rank.

Zhang Mengxi, Lu Chuyi and other beautiful ladies stood outside the palace, waiting for the Queen to summon them. They were both anxious and expectant, not knowing what would happen next.

In the magnificent palace, the sun shines through the carved window lattices, casting mottled shadows on the ground. After everyone greeted the Queen Zheng Xiyan in turn, they each found a seat and sat down. Zheng Xiyan's eyes swept across everyone's faces, and saw that they all had solemn expressions, with a bit of sadness between their brows, as if they were carrying a heavy burden on their hearts.

Zheng Xiyan sighed softly and said coldly: "Today is the day when the concubines enter the palace. If you put on such a bitter face, won't it make them laugh at you?"

"Yes! Her Majesty." Everyone answered in unison.

Zheng Xiyan nodded slightly, then glanced at the maid Biluo beside her. Biluo understood, bowed immediately, and said softly: "My queen, I will invite them in now." After that, she turned around and left the hall.

After a while, Biluo returned to the outside of the palace and said to the ladies waiting outside: "Ladies and gentlemen, the Queen invites you."

Zhang Mengying smiled slightly when she heard this, stepped forward and bowed: "Thank you for your help, young lady."

Biluo smiled and nodded, then stepped aside to make way. Zhang Mengying took a deep breath, adjusted her mentality, and led everyone into the main hall. Their eyes swept through the hall, and they saw that the queen on the throne was dignified and majestic, which made people feel awe. The people sitting below had their own thoughts and different expressions.