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

"Yeah! It really seems like it was just yesterday."

Zheng Wanyan's eyes sparkled with curiosity, and she asked softly, "Sister, you must know something about Lu Ran. What kind of person is he?" When she mentioned the name of her soon-to-be husband, her cheeks unconsciously turned red, with shyness and anticipation intertwined, but there was also a little bit of imperceptible uneasiness hidden in her heart.

Zheng Xiyan smiled gently and comforted him, "He is a very good person, you can rest assured."

"How good is it? I have never met him before." Zheng Wanyan's words revealed a hint of eagerness and curiosity.

Zheng Xiyan pinched her cheek lovingly and said with a smile: "When you get married, you will know how good he is."

Zheng Wanyan frowned slightly, with a worried look on her face: "But if he doesn't like me, after all, we have never met before, and he may not have a place for me in his heart."

Upon hearing this, Zheng Xiyan asked a meaningful question: "What about you? Will you definitely like him?"

Zheng Wanyan sighed softly, her tone full of helplessness and relief: "Alas, what's the use whether I like it or not? Since the engagement has been made, I can only let nature take its course and accept my fate."

Zheng Xiyan smiled bitterly, feeling mixed emotions: "That's right."

"Sister, I often wonder why women must get married? It seems that not getting married is a great disgrace. What's the reason for this?" Zheng Wanyan's eyes flashed with confusion and puzzlement.

Zheng Xiyan was stunned by this sudden question. She had never thought deeply about this question and was speechless at the moment.

"Even your sister doesn't know?" Zheng Wanyan asked.

Zheng Xiyan smiled bitterly and shook her head, unable to hide her helplessness: "In this world, women are often bound by constraints and follow established rules. Marriage seems to be a natural and inescapable fate."

"My sister is the queen, but she doesn't seem to be very happy. How much joy can I, a little girl, have when I get married in the future?" Zheng Wanyan's words were filled with self-mockery and sadness.

Zheng Xiyan couldn't help but laugh when she heard this. She patted her shoulder and said with a smile, "How can you, little brat, have such deep feelings? You must have heard these nonsense from somewhere, right?"

Zheng Wanyan answered seriously: "There is no need to listen to it. It is just what I think in my heart and I speak out my feelings."

"Don't let those distracting thoughts disturb your mind. You just need to concentrate on preparing for this happy event and get married happily," Zheng Xiyan said gently.

"Okay, I got it." Zheng Wanyan replied softly.

Then, Zheng Xiyan's carefully prepared dowry slowly came into view, with red silk fluttering and gold and silver jewelry sparkling. Each piece revealed its extraordinary and heavy. Zheng Wanyan looked at the room full of dowry, with a flash of surprise in her eyes, and then turned into emotion, "Sister, this... this is too heavy."

"Where is it heavy?" Zheng Xiyan smiled softly and touched Zheng Wanyan's head lovingly. "When a woman gets married, she should be glorious. These are just a little token of my appreciation as a sister."

"Thank you, sister. I have a sister who is the queen. When I marry into the Lu family, naturally no one will dare to look down on me." Zheng Wanyan's words were filled with a bit of arrogance.

Zheng Xiyan's eyes were gentle, and she said earnestly: "Wanyan, no matter where you are, no matter what situation you are in, remember that being happy is the most important thing. Do you understand?"

"Okay, I've got that, sister." Zheng Wanyan nodded solemnly, then reluctantly said goodbye to her sister, and slowly walked out of the palace under the escort of Biluo and others.

Time flies, and in the blink of an eye, the wedding date has arrived. On the day of Lu Ran's wedding, Shangjing City was bustling with celebrities and nobles gathered to celebrate the event. In order to avoid arousing Xiao Xuanchen's suspicion, King Xiang did not come in person, but he also sent someone to deliver a heavy gift to express his blessings and respect.

As the night fell and the stars twinkled, Lu Ran, surrounded by the crowd, slowly walked into the wedding room. The door opened slightly, and a cool breeze with the fragrance of flowers blew in. Zheng Wanyan sat upright on the wedding bed, holding the exquisite round fan tightly in her hand, covering her shy face, with both expectation and nervousness in her eyes.

As Lu Ran's footsteps approached, Zheng Wanyan's heartbeat accelerated, and she held the round fan in her hand tighter. Finally, the figure stopped in front of her. She raised her head slightly, and through the gap in the round fan, she tried to peek at the man who was about to become her husband, but she only saw a hazy outline, which added a bit of mystery and expectation.

"Everyone, leave now." Lu Ran's voice was deep and powerful, with unquestionable majesty. When everyone in the room left one by one, and only the two of them were left, the air seemed to freeze, and it was so quiet that only the sound of each other's breathing could be heard.

Zheng Wanyan's palms were covered with beads of sweat. She tried to maintain a dignified posture, but her heart was beating like a deer, with both anticipation and fear. Lu Ran slowly approached her, and every step seemed to step on her heart, making her heart beat more violently.

Lu Ran stood in front of her, his fingertips trembling slightly, and he slowly reached out to take the round fan in her hand. The fan was painted with spring peach blossoms, with a hint of subtle sadness in the splendor, just like his mood at the moment. But at the moment he was about to touch it, he stopped moving, and a hint of hesitation flashed in his eyes. He wanted to escape and was struggling, but he had to face it, and he finally slowly took off the round fan.

Under the round fan, Zheng Wanyan's face was like the gentlest breeze in spring. She raised her head slightly, her eyes sparkling with anticipation, a smile on the corners of her mouth, and looked towards Lu Ran.

Lu Ran's face was calm and he turned his head away deliberately, not daring to look directly at the smile that was enough to make him feel upset. His eyes wandered, as if he was looking for an excuse to escape. Zheng Wanyan's smile gradually faded, replaced by a disappointment that was difficult to conceal. She opened her lips slightly, with a hint of questioning in her voice: "Why don't you look at me? What are you avoiding?"

This question was like a thunderclap in Lu Ran's heart. He was slightly shaken. He obviously had not expected his thoughts to be revealed so bluntly. He was stunned for a moment, and finally whispered, "I'm sorry." Although the two words were light, they carried too many unspoken emotions.

Then, almost subconsciously, he gently placed the round fan in his hand on the wedding bed beside him. The round fan seemed to be silently telling of an unfinished love. He turned around and walked towards the dining table with a slightly heavy step. The table was filled with delicious food and fine wine.

Seeing this, Zheng Wanyan was filled with anger and grievance. She stood up suddenly, her skirt fluttering like a blooming peony, and pressed forward step by step until she reached Lu Ran. "What do you mean?" Her voice trembled a little.

Lu Ran did not respond, but silently picked up the wine pot and filled a glass for himself. He raised the glass and drank it all in one gulp.

Seeing this, Zheng Wanyan was furious. "How dare you humiliate me like this?"

Lu Ran put down his wine glass. He was a little tipsy, but he calmed himself down. He turned around and looked at Zheng Wanyan, his tone more sincere: "I don't mean to humiliate you."

"Isn't this humiliating me?" Zheng Wanyan's voice was choked with sobs. "This wine, the wedding wine, should be drunk by you and me together. It means that the husband and wife are of one mind, but you drank it alone. What's the meaning of that?" Her eyes were red.

Lu Ran looked at her with mixed feelings in his heart. He took a deep breath and said slowly: "I was negligent, but please believe me, I have no intention of looking down on you."