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

Zheng Xiyan walked into Weiyang Palace under the scattered sunlight and met Lu Chuyi who had not left yet in front of the palace.

Lu Chuyi was wearing an elegant palace dress, with pearls and jade in her hair, and a faint smile on her face, just like a flower just blooming in spring, fresh yet gentle. She was stroking the slightly old shuttlecock in her hand. Yesterday, she was invited by Xiao Shuyue, and today she came to play shuttlecock with the little princess.

"Your servant greets Her Majesty the Queen." Upon hearing the voice, Lu Chuyi turned around and bowed gracefully, with a hint of surprise and respect in her voice.

Seeing this, Zheng Xiyan raised her lips in a gentle arc, "You haven't left yet."

"The princess's kindness is hard to refuse, so I stayed a little longer." Lu Chuyi stood up, "The princess invited me to have lunch with her, and I dared not refuse. Now that the princess has fallen asleep, I am about to leave."

"It seems that Yue'er really likes you." Zheng Xiyan said with a smile.

"I also like the princess. She is innocent and lovely. Being with her always reminds me of the happiness of my childhood." Lu Chuyi said.

Hearing this, Zheng Xiyan chuckled, "Yue'er is lucky to have you by her side. She is pure and innocent, and it is rare that she can bring back your childhood memories. In this case, you should come to Weiyang Palace more often in the future to accompany Yue'er."

When Lu Chuyi heard this, a trace of gratitude flashed in her eyes, and she quickly bowed and said, "I couldn't ask for more. Thank you, Queen, for your consideration. It is also my blessing to be able to accompany the princess."

After some greetings, Lu Chuyi respectfully took his leave, his steps light and with a hint of reluctance. Zheng Xiyan watched him leave, thinking secretly in her heart, and then walked into the side hall, only to see Xiao Shuyue sleeping soundly with a sweet smile on her little face.

When the nurse saw the queen coming, she stood up and saluted. Zheng Xiyan waved her hand gently, indicating that she didn't need to be polite. Then she slowly walked to the bed and looked at her daughter gently. "Did Yue'er have a good time today?" she asked softly.

"Your Majesty, the princess had a lot of fun today. She played shuttlecock with Lu Chongyi for half an hour. Although we did not dare to let the princess overwork herself, she was in high spirits and did not show any signs of fatigue." The wet nurse replied respectfully.

Zheng Xiyan nodded gently, secretly relieved in her heart, "I think she really likes Lu Chongyi."

The nurse smiled brightly upon hearing this, "Your Majesty is right! Lu Chongyi is lively and very popular with children. The princess is young and playful, so she gets along well with Lu Chongyi."

"It's good this way. It's rare to have someone like this to accompany her in this deep palace." Zheng Xiyan sighed softly, with a gentle smile on her lips.

"What are you worried about, Madam?" asked the wet nurse.

"It's nothing, as long as Yue'er is happy." Zheng Xiyan said with a smile.

The nurse felt relieved when she heard this, but she also noticed the subtle worry in Zheng Xiyan's eyes. "Yes!" she replied respectfully.

"Take good care of Yue'er. I'm going back first."

"Yes! Farewell, Queen."

Zheng Xiyan slowly stood up, left the side hall, and returned to the main hall. Back in the main hall, Zheng Xiyan sat on the couch. Biluo hurried forward, offered her a cup of fragrant tea with both hands, and said with concern: "My queen, you have been tired for a long time, have a cup of tea to relieve your fatigue."

Zheng Xiyan took the teacup and touched the warm porcelain wall with her fingertips, as if it could dispel a trace of fatigue. She took a sip, and the fragrance of tea filled the air. "Where are Ji'er and Yi'er? Are they asleep?"

"Your Majesty, both princes have gone to bed." Biluo replied softly.

Zheng Xiyan nodded slightly, a soft light flashed in her eyes, and then turned into an imperceptible worry.

"My lady, you are tired too, go to sleep for a while!"

"Okay!" Zheng Xiyan said softly. Biluo agreed and carefully helped her into the bedroom.

Yihua Palace

After Consort Yi returned, she locked herself in the bedroom, ignoring the noise and bustle of the outside world. Caiwei wandered anxiously outside the door, looking at the closed palace gate from time to time, her heart full of worry. "My queen, you haven't eaten anything since you came back. How can your body bear this?" She whispered softly, but Consort Yi shouted angrily: "Get out, get out!" The voice was filled with endless fatigue and despair, which made people shudder.

The young maid Qingya didn't understand what she meant, so she asked Caiwei softly, "Sister Caiwei, what happened to the queen? The queen slept with you last night, and now she is back in favor. Isn't this something to be happy about? Why is the queen still..."

Caiwei could only shake her head helplessly and ordered: "Don't ask anymore, just have someone heat up the food and send it over."

"Yes!" Qingya responded and left.

At this time, the fifth prince quietly appeared beside Caiwei, his young face full of worry. "Aunt Caiwei, what happened to mother?" He asked in a low voice, his eyes flashing with confusion and concern.

Caiwei squatted down, gently stroked his head, and said softly: "Your Highness, the queen is very sad, can you go and comfort the queen?"

"Why is mother sad?" asked the fifth prince.

Caiwei didn't know how to explain it, so she said, "Your Highness, the Queen is very sad, but she won't be sad when she sees you."

After hearing this, the Fifth Prince nodded, then opened the door and stepped into the bedroom. Upon hearing this, Concubine Yi wanted to scold him again, but when she saw that it was Mu'er, her anger instantly turned into endless tenderness.

"Mother, it's your son."

She hugged Mu'er tightly in her arms, tears falling silently. "Mu'er, my Mu'er..." The mother and son hugged each other.

Inside the Yaohua Palace, Zhang Mengying was enjoying her lunch leisurely, seemingly unconcerned about the disturbances in the outside world.

Seeing her indifferent, the maidservant Yudie said, "Your Majesty, I heard that the Queen Mother went to the Purple Palace twice, and Doctor Yuan has also been there. The Queen has been guarding Your Majesty the whole time, but what happened? Why don't you care at all?"

Zhang Mengying looked up at her with a cold face and said, "Don't worry about things you shouldn't worry about, and don't ask about things you shouldn't ask."

"Yes! I am sorry for speaking too much, please forgive me, Your Majesty."

Just when the atmosphere was a little dull, Lu Chuyi's shouting broke the silence. "Sister, sister!"

Lu Chuyi walked into the hall and took a seat without any greeting. Seeing this, Yudie quickly ordered people to add more bowls and chopsticks, creating a harmonious scene.

Zhang Mengying looked at her with eyes full of doting: "Chu Yi is here."

Yudie presented the bowl and chopsticks, "Your Majesty, please." Zhang Mengying asked, "Did you just come out of Weiyang Palace?"

"Yes! My sister is having a meal now, so I will accompany her to eat something." Lu Chuyi didn't eat enough in Weiyang Palace, and she played shuttlecock for so long, so she was very hungry now.

Zhang Mengying raised her lips slightly and said softly, "Okay! Eat more, these are all your favorites."

When Lu Chuyi heard this, a hint of joy flashed in her eyes. She lightly picked up the tempting eight-treasure duck leg from the plate with chopsticks, a satisfied smile appeared on the corner of her mouth, and said, "My favorite eight-treasure duck. It seems that I will have a treat today. I won't be polite then." After that, she took a bite gracefully, her face filled with happiness and enjoyment.

"Eat slowly, don't choke." There was a hint of doting in Zhang Mengying's words. She gently raised her hand and handed Lu Chuyi a cup of warm tea.

After lunch, Yudie walked into the room lightly, holding a few plates of exquisite and delicious cakes in her hands, and gently placed them on the table. The cakes exuded an alluring aroma, making people salivate. Lu Chuyi reached out and picked up a piece of cake, took a bite, and then changed the subject and said, "Sister, on the way here, I accidentally heard the eunuchs talking privately, saying that the Queen Mother went to the Purple Palace today, and the Queen also stayed there for the whole morning. I wonder if something big happened in the palace again?"

Zhang Mengying narrowed her eyes slightly upon hearing this, then smiled calmly, shook her head gently, and said, "The affairs of the palace are complicated and intricate, and many times, they are beyond our control. Since this matter has nothing to do with us, there is no need to worry too much."

Hearing this, Lu Chuyi frowned slightly, and a bit of indignation appeared on her face. She said indignantly: "I also heard that His Majesty had already turned over my sister's card last night, but Concubine Yi ran to the Purple Palace by herself and used this method to compete for favor. What she did was really unkind!"

Zhang Mengying gently patted the back of Lu Chuyi's hand to comfort her, and said with a smile: "Yi Zhaoyi is a favorite concubine, and it is not uncommon for His Majesty to summon her to sleep with him.

"She obviously did this on purpose." Lu Chuyi was still indignant, but looking at Zhang Mengying's calm and composed appearance, she always felt that she was weak in character.