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

Zheng Xiyan walked down the jade steps slowly, her figure light and graceful. She personally extended her hand and helped Zhang Mengxi up warmly and powerfully. She patted the back of Zhang Mengxi's hand and said softly, "Relax, since I have agreed, I will make your wish come true."

Zhang Mengying's eyes flashed with gratitude when she heard this. She bowed slightly and said with a hint of hesitation, "I dare to say that there is one thing I don't understand. I hope Your Majesty can help me solve this problem."

"Just say it." Zheng Xiyan raised the corner of her mouth with a faint smile.

Zhang Mengying took a deep breath, and finally mustered up her courage and said, "I would like to ask you if the tonic soup that Your Majesty had sent to the Purple Palace recently... contained anything unusual?"

Hearing this, Zheng Xiyan's eyes narrowed slightly, and the faint smile on the corner of her mouth became more meaningful. As she expected, she smiled and said, "You are indeed as meticulous as a hair. Yes, I asked someone to add some things."

Zhang Mengying's heart trembled. During these days of serving the emperor, she clearly felt all kinds of abnormalities in Xiao Xuanchen. It must be caused by the drugs. She sighed softly and continued, "I understand. The king of Xiang sent some things earlier. I think he and the queen had the same idea."

Zheng Xiyan heard this, a hint of surprise flashed in her eyes, and then she regained her composure: "He also..."

"That's right." Zhang Mengying said with a hint of helplessness, "It's just that I have never used it. Now it seems that there is no need to use it anymore."

Zheng Xiyan heard this, her eyes flashed with a gleam of light, and the corners of her mouth curled up with a meaningful smile: "Just because you can't use it doesn't mean that others don't need it. There will always be someone in the harem who can use it."

Zhang Mengying heard this and a look of doubt appeared on her face: "What do you mean, Madam?"

Zheng Xiyan sneered, her eyes revealing a bit of coldness: "You have been favored for a long time. How can those people in the harem sit idly by? Soon, someone who can't stand his temper will come to visit Yuhua Palace in person. How should you respond then? I think there is no need for me to say more."

Zhang Mengying understood everything after hearing this. She bowed slightly and replied respectfully, "I understand."

Zheng Xiyan's eyes involuntarily fell on Zhang Mengying's flat belly, and her tone was a little inquiring: "You have been in the palace for a while, but your belly has not moved. Could it be..."

Zhang Mengying shook her head gently, a trace of determination flashed in her eyes: "I don't want to have a child, and I don't want to be trapped in this palace by a child."

Zheng Xiyan nodded slightly after hearing this, with a hint of appreciation in her eyes: "Okay, I understand."

"Thank you for your understanding, Your Majesty. I will take my leave now." Zhang Mengying bowed again and turned to leave.

"Well, let's go."

Zhang Mengying's back gradually faded out of the palace gate, leaving the room in silence. Zheng Xiyan's lips curled up with a meaningful smile. She whispered, "This is a sensible person. It's rare to find such a sober person within the palace walls."

Biluo and Shuangning walked into the palace with slow steps. Shuangning looked anxious. She almost couldn't wait to speak: "Your Majesty, what did Concubine Yi say to you?"

Zheng Xiyan smiled lightly, with a hint of relief in her smile: "She has confessed her feelings to me, so there is no need to be wary of her in the future. She poses no threat to me."

When Shuang Ning heard this, her astonishment was beyond words. She opened her cherry lips slightly and squeezed out an "ah" after a long while, her eyes full of disbelief.

"The King of Xiang is indeed a man of insight. The people he selects and trains carefully, so how could they become stumbling blocks for me?" Zheng Xiyan's words were full of trust in the King of Xiang, and also revealed her approval of Zhang Mengying.

Upon hearing this, Biluo quickly agreed: "Your Highness is absolutely right."

Although Shuang Ning still had doubts in her heart, she could only nod helplessly and whispered, "I understand."

Zheng Xiyan saw this and looked at the two of them. She knew very well that they were loyal to her, so she said softly, "I remember your kindness in my heart. But time is unforgiving, and you have reached the age where you should plan for yourself." As she spoke, a hint of reluctance flashed in her eyes.

Upon hearing this, Biluo and Shuangning's faces suddenly changed. They looked at each other, then both knelt on the ground, tears welling up in their eyes: "My queen, are you going to chase us away?"

Zheng Xiyan hurried forward and helped the two of them up. She said in a gentle but firm tone, "Why would I chase you away? I want to find a good home for you. You are old enough to get married."

Shuang Ning shook her head and said firmly: "I don't want to leave you, my lady. I just want to serve you for the rest of my life."

Biluo also agreed, "The same goes for me, Madam, please don't chase us away."

Zheng Xiyan felt a surge of warmth in her heart, but it was also mixed with a bit of helplessness and sadness. She sighed softly and said slowly: "I understand your feelings. But life is long, and you always have your own path to walk. Although I am reluctant, I also hope that you can have your own happiness."

She glanced at the two of them tenderly, thinking to herself that she would definitely find a good husband for them and let them marry in style.

"You can't stay with me in this palace forever."

Biluo replied, "Why not? Madam, we grew up with you. You are the closest person to us. Shuang Ning and I are not going anywhere. We will stay in the palace to accompany you. Besides, what's the point of getting married?"

"That's right, there is not a single good man in this world. I don't want to get married." Shuang Ning said with a firm face.

Zheng Xiyan's heart warmed up, and tears welled up in her eyes. She said gently, "Okay! If one day you have a lover you want to spend your life with, you must tell me. I will personally prepare your dowry and let you marry in style."

"Thank you for your kindness, Madam Queen." The two responded in unison, their voices choking with sobs, expressing gratitude and reluctance. Biluo and Shuangning looked at each other, tears glistening in each other's eyes.

Zhang Mengying walked out of Weiyang Palace slowly, riding on a carved jade sedan chair, and slowly walked towards Yuhua Palace. When passing through the Imperial Garden, hundreds of flowers were in full bloom, competing for beauty, but none of them could compare to her peerless beauty at the moment.

At this time, Consort Yi came in, wearing a light and elegant palace dress, with a gentle and sad look on her face. Seeing Zhang Mengying in such a glorious position, she felt mixed emotions. She bowed slightly, with a barely perceptible bitterness in her voice: "I pay my respects to Consort Yi, and wish you the best of health and happiness."

Zhang Mengying raised her hand gently, signaling the sedan chair to stop. She walked out slowly and said in a calm tone, "Sister Yi, please don't be polite."

Concubine Yi looked up, her eyes full of envy for her. She smiled bitterly, "Things are different now. Your Majesty is now the Concubine Yi. How dare I accept your address as 'sister' again?"

Zhang Mengying shook her head gently, her eyes full of sincerity: "Sister Yi entered the palace earlier than me, and gave birth to the fifth prince. You are naturally worthy of being called sister."