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

"Are you dissatisfied with me for not spending enough time with you?" Lu Ran said in a low voice, his voice unable to conceal the self-blame and helplessness in his heart.

Zheng Wanyan nodded gently, with a barely perceptible sense of disappointment flashing across her eyes. She whispered, "Well, since we got married, can you count how many days you've been with me?"

Hearing this, Lu Ran's face flashed with deep apology. He stretched out his hand, wanting to touch her but stopped, and finally sighed softly, "It's my fault. I won't be busy in a few days, can I take you out for a walk?"

Hearing this, Zheng Wanyan smiled faintly and said, "Don't talk big, wait until you are really free before you talk!"

Lu Ran's heart suddenly tightened, and he asked, "Do you regret marrying me?"

Zheng Wanyan looked up, a complex emotion flashed in her eyes, and she smiled: "I regret it, but it's no use now. The die is cast, and it's hard to reverse it." Her smile contained some self-mockery and some relief.

"It's useless." Lu Ran repeated.

Seeing this, Zheng Wanyan raised the corners of her mouth slightly, and a hint of cunning flashed in her eyes, "So you have to be nice to me, otherwise, I will divorce you and make you a laughing stock in this Shangjing city." There was a hint of threat in her tone, but also a bit of arrogance.

"Divorce?" Lu Ran frowned slightly.

"What? No?"

Lu Ran then smiled and said, "Of course not."

"Why?" Zheng Wanyan pretended to be dissatisfied and looked at him provocatively.

"Because you are my legally married wife. Although I, Lu Ran, am not a saint, I will never do anything to let you down. So, don't mention the word divorce again." Lu Ran's words were loud and clear, and every word struck Zheng Wanyan's heart.

Hearing this, Zheng Wanyan finally smiled sincerely. She raised her eyebrows proudly, "Just because you don't have it now doesn't mean you won't in the future. Men are always prone to change their minds."

"Not now, and not in the future." Lu Ran said seriously, "You'd better give up on this idea. There won't be such a day between us."

Zheng Wanyan was secretly happy in her heart, but her expression remained calm. "That's better." She snorted.

As the night deepened, Lu Ran finished his last bite of wonton, wiped his mouth contentedly, looked at Zheng Wanyan, and said gently: "It's getting late, go to bed!"

"Yeah." Zheng Wanyan responded softly.

The next day, in Taiji Hall, Xiao Xuanchen sat on the dragon chair and yawned several times in succession, looking exhausted. Seeing this, the eunuch in front of the emperor became even more worried. He silently observed the expressions of the ministers of the palace.

Prince Xiang stood in the palace, taking it all in, feeling secretly proud.

When the morning court finally ended, Xiao Xuanchen sat on the imperial sedan chair as if relieved and left the Taiji Hall. On the way back to the Zichen Hall, he was still yawning and looked very sleepy. Seeing this, the eunuch in front of the emperor gently advised: "Your Majesty, you look very tired. Why don't you go back to the Zichen Hall and take a rest for a while."

Xiao Xuanchen nodded, looking sleepy but dignified, "Okay." After saying that, he closed his eyes.

In front of the Purple Palace, Concubine Yi, dressed in a light and elegant palace dress, stood outside the palace gate, with a gentle smile on her face, but a little bit of subtle worry in her eyes. Seeing Xiao Xuanchen return, she moved her lotus steps lightly, bowed gracefully, and said in a gentle voice like a spring breeze: "Your Majesty, you are back. I have been waiting for your Majesty for a long time."

Xiao Xuanchen's steps were a little heavy, and there was a hint of fatigue between his brows, as if he had almost exhausted the strength to speak. He nodded slightly, as a response to Yi Zhaoyi's greeting. Seeing this, Yi Zhaoyi understood a little, and hurried forward to gently support his arm with her hand.

Entering the inner hall, the servants quickly and orderly helped Xiao Xuanchen take off his heavy court clothes and put on comfortable pajamas. Concubine Yi carefully adjusted the height of his pillow until he lay down with satisfaction, and then gently covered him with a soft quilt. She sat by the bed, looking at him gently, and said in a voice as gentle as the sound of nature: "Your Majesty, you can rest in peace. I will be here and accompany you all the time."

Xiao Xuanchen's eyes closed slightly, a reassuring smile appeared on the corner of his mouth, and he said softly: "Yeah."

After his breathing gradually stabilized, Concubine Yi whispered to the eunuch, "I will take care of this place, you can leave now." Upon hearing this, the eunuch respectfully replied "Yes", and glanced at the sleeping Xiao Xuanchen, with a trace of worry in his eyes.

After leaving the palace, the young eunuch followed closely behind the eunuch in front of the emperor, lowered his voice, and asked doubtfully: "Master, I think His Majesty seems to be a little bit unwell today..." Before he could finish his words, he was interrupted by the eunuch in front of the emperor with a stern look: "Stop talking!"

The young eunuch shrank his neck in fear and said, "Master, something is really wrong. Your Majesty has never looked so haggard. You just finished the morning court and you're already asleep? This has never happened before!"

"Shut up!" the eunuch shouted angrily.

The eunuch in front of the emperor sighed and said earnestly: "Remember, in this deep palace, too much talk will lead to mistakes, especially when it comes to matters concerning Your Majesty, you must be extremely careful."

"Master, I have learned your lesson. I have learned your lesson."

In Weiyang Palace, the morning light shines through the window lattice onto Zheng Xiyan's delicate face, adding a touch of gentleness and elegance to her. She is having a leisurely breakfast, while Xiao Chengji and Xiao Chengyi have already gone to the study room. Zi Rui is taking good care of the young Xiao Shuyue. The little princess is holding the spoon with her tender little hands, trying hard to put the food into her mouth. She looks very cute.

Biluo quietly approached Zheng Xiyan and whispered in her ear, "My Queen..."

Upon hearing this, Zheng Xiyan asked, "Really?"

"It's absolutely true. Many people in the palace saw it." Biluo replied.

Zheng Xiyan's lips curled up into a barely perceptible smile, and she was secretly thinking about her next plan. She nodded slightly and said, "Okay, I understand."

Xiao Shuyue looked up and saw the subtle interaction between her mother and Biluo. She asked curiously, "Mother, what are you whispering about?"

Zheng Xiyan gently touched her head and said with a smile, "It's nothing, Yue'er, be good, and have your meal."

"understood."

She looked into the distance, thinking to herself, that thing was slowly hollowing out Xiao Xuanchen's body, pushing her step by step to the pinnacle of power, and all this was just the beginning...

In Shoukang Palace, when the Queen Mother learned about this, her anger erupted like a volcano, uncontrollable. "What?" She stood up suddenly, her body trembling slightly, and her eyes that had experienced vicissitudes of life flashed with thunder. Then, she used all her strength and slapped the table with one hand. There was a loud "bang" and the tea set on the table also shook.

"Empress Dowager, please calm down and take care of yourself!" Upon seeing this, Nanny Yu hurried forward and gently stroked the Empress Dowager's back with both hands, her eyes full of worry and concern.

The Queen Mother took a deep breath, trying to calm her inner turmoil, but the corners of her mouth still showed a hint of anger that was difficult to conceal. "You are really getting more outrageous."

Nanny Yu continued to comfort her, "Queen Mother, please take care of yourself."

The Queen Mother ordered the maidservant standing by her side: "Hurry and prepare the sedan chair. I want to go to the Purple Palace."

"Yes!" The palace maid took the order and left, walking hurriedly, not daring to be negligent in the slightest.

Supported by Nanny Yu, the Queen Mother slowly walked out of Shoukang Palace, and every step seemed so heavy.

As soon as the Queen Mother left Shoukang Palace, someone spread the news to Weiyang Palace. In Weiyang Palace, Zheng Xiyan sat in front of a bronze mirror, reflecting her calm face, as if the storms in the outside world had nothing to do with her.

Zheng Xiyan said calmly, "The Queen Mother will definitely send someone to invite the imperial physician. Has everything been arranged with Imperial Physician Yuan?"

Biluo bowed and replied, "Don't worry, Madam. I have arranged everything according to your instructions. There won't be any mistakes."

Zheng Xiyan smiled faintly when she heard this. That smile showed both satisfaction with the plan and anticipation for the upcoming show. "Okay, then let's wait for good news."