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

Biluo's appearance quietly broke the somewhat solemn atmosphere. She said in a gentle voice, "Everyone, the Queen has woken up. Please move to the main hall. Please come in!"

Upon hearing this, a trace of helplessness flashed across Concubine Xian's face. She gently opened her red lips and said in a soothing tone, "Forget it, forget it. This is Weiyang Palace, and harmony is the most important thing. It would be better for you all to keep quiet."

Xu Zhaorong sneered, her voice mixed with sarcasm: "Sister Xianfei, what you said makes sense. This is Weiyang Palace after all. We all need to be careful with what we say and do."

However, Concubine De seemed not to hear the words around her. She walked firmly, her gorgeous dress sparkling in the morning light, and led the way to the main hall.

Xianfei followed closely behind, with light steps and a look of tenderness and caution in her eyes. Xu Zhaorong was unwilling to be left behind, and she flicked her sleeves lightly, and followed closely into the main hall with her delicate steps.

Yi Zhaoyi was not in a hurry to follow. Instead, she turned and walked towards Lu Chuyi. Her eyes were full of care and tenderness. She whispered softly, "Sister Chongyi, please relax and don't bother with others. You were exhausted from serving her last night. Come in quickly."

When Lu Chuyi heard this, a complex emotion flashed in her eyes, with gratitude for Consort Yi's kindness, but also a hint of barely perceptible contempt. She bowed slightly, and said in a cold and distant voice: "Thank you, Consort Yi."

When Concubine Yi saw this, a hint of embarrassment flashed across her face, but she immediately regained her gentle demeanor and extended her hand gently, "Sister, please."

Lu Chuyi smiled slightly, with a hint of alienation and persistence in her smile: "You are too polite, Empress Zhaoyi. According to the palace rules, your rank is higher than mine, so you should go first."

"Okay." Concubine Yi nodded slightly, and finally took the lead to step into the threshold of the main hall.

At this moment, Li Jieyu, who was standing by, suddenly spoke up, her voice as cold as ice: "Empress Zhaoyi, you'd better hurry up, lest you make us wait here for a long time, which would be impolite."

Upon hearing this, Consort Yi frowned slightly, and a hint of displeasure flashed across her face, but she didn't say a word in the end. She just quickened her pace and walked deeper into the main hall. Afterwards, everyone entered the main hall in turn according to their respective positions, and everyone's face was filled with different emotions and thoughts.

In the main hall, the morning light shines through the carved window lattices, scattering on Zheng Xiyan's phoenix robe, the golden light sparkles, and her dignified face looks more majestic. She sits on the phoenix throne, and the concubines enter in order, dancing in light gauze, jingling pearls and jade, and bowing in unison, with clear and pleasant voices: "Your humble concubine/concubine greets Her Majesty the Queen, may Her Majesty the Queen be blessed with good health."

Zheng Xiyan gently raised her hand, her fingertips glittering with a faint pearly sheen, and said in a gentle voice, "No need to be polite!"

"Thank you, Your Majesty." The ladies moved lightly and found a seat to sit down. Some had smiles on their faces, while others had frowns, each with different thoughts in mind.

Zheng Xiyan's eyes turned slightly, sweeping across the crowd, and finally stopped at Concubine Xian, and she opened her red lips softly: "Just now you were outside the palace, did you have any dispute? I vaguely heard some noises."

Upon hearing this, Concubine Xian's face flashed with embarrassment, then she smiled gently and explained, "Your Majesty, it was just a few jokes between sisters. I accidentally disturbed your peace, which is a sin. It's nothing serious, please don't worry."

Before she finished speaking, Concubine De sneered and said with a sharp tone: "Sister Xianfei is always so magnanimous, but she doesn't know that some mistakes can't be easily covered up."

Upon hearing this, Concubine Xian frowned slightly and looked at Concubine De with a hint of confusion and helplessness in her eyes: "What do you mean, sister? I just don't want any rifts to arise in the palace because of a trivial matter."

Concubine De smiled lightly, her eyes cold: "Sister, you misunderstood. I just admire your broad-mindedness and praised you casually."

Seeing this, Zheng Xiyan frowned slightly, and a hint of displeasure appeared on her face. She sighed softly and said earnestly: "It is normal for sisters to have occasional disputes. But remember, in this deep palace, every move must be cautious. As His Majesty's concubines, we should pay more attention to our words and deeds, so as not to lose our manners and make the palace people laugh at us."

Upon hearing this, all the concubines were startled and quickly bowed their heads and responded, "Yes! I will remember the Queen's teachings."

At this moment, light footsteps were heard outside the door. Shuang Ning walked into the hall, bowed and reported: "Empress, there is news from Shoukang Palace. The Empress Dowager has ordered Lu Chongyi to go to Shoukang Palace immediately."

As soon as these words came out, there was an uproar in the palace. The concubines looked at each other, unable to hide their surprise. Usually, the Queen Mother stayed at home and rarely went out, so it was difficult for them to see her on weekdays.

Zheng Xiyan turned her eyes to Lu Chuyi gently and said softly, "In that case, the Queen Mother has summoned you, so you should go quickly and don't keep her waiting for too long."

When Lu Chuyi heard this, although a thousand thoughts were running through her mind, her face remained calm. She stood up and bowed, saying, "Yes, I'll take my leave." After that, she took light steps and slowly left the hall.

After Lu Chuyi disappeared outside the door, Zheng Xiyan gently raised her hand and signaled everyone to leave: "Okay, there's nothing else to do today, let's all go."

The concubines bowed again and left the main hall, each with their own ulterior motives. Only Zheng Xiyan was left, sitting quietly on the phoenix throne.

"I will take my leave."

Biluo took a step forward, with a look of confusion and worry between her brows, and said, "My queen, why did the queen mother suddenly summon Lu Chongyi?"

Zheng Xiyan frowned slightly when she heard this, and a hint of confusion flashed in her eyes. She sighed and said, "I don't know either. I have to wait until Chu Yi comes out of Shoukang Palace to find out."

"Yes, your majesty." Biluo responded.

Outside the Weiyang Palace, as everyone stepped out of the palace gate, a cool autumn breeze blew on their faces. At this moment, a beautiful figure came into view. It was Princess Xuanhua, who walked slowly into everyone's sight with her two children.

"Princess Xuanhua." Everyone bowed, their voices full of respect and intimacy. Princess Xuanhua smiled back, her manners showing the royal demeanor. She gently raised her hand, signaling that everyone was exempt from the formalities. The two children behind her also imitated their mother, bowing and greeting in a baby voice: "Greetings to everyone."

Seeing this, Concubine De couldn't help but take a few steps forward, and asked with a smile: "Xuanhua, why didn't I see you at this autumn hunting event? I remember that you liked to go to the palace the most, why did you change your temper this year?"

Princess Xuanhua smiled slightly, "Year after year, the scenery is beautiful, but it is hard not to get tired of it. This year I will stay in the palace and accompany my mother. It can be regarded as a filial piety."

Before she finished speaking, Jun'er couldn't wait to tug at her mother's sleeve, "Mom, mom, I want to go play with my sister Yue'er!"

Princess Xuanhua patted Jun'er's head lovingly and replied softly, "Okay, mother will take you to find Yue'er right away, but before that, we have to go and pay our respects to my aunt." After that, she turned her head to look at Concubine De and said softly, "I won't talk to you any more. I still have to pay my respects to the emperor's sister-in-law."

Concubine De was puzzled and could only nod with a smile, watching Princess Xuanhua and the children walk away. When their figures disappeared deep into the Weiyang Palace, the smile on Concubine De's face gradually faded.

Xu Zhaorong watched coldly from the side, a sneer appeared on the corner of her mouth, and she said lightly: "Sister Defei, you and Princess Xuanhua have had a deep friendship since childhood. It is strange that you are so estranged now."

Upon hearing this, Concubine De smiled self-deprecatingly and replied calmly, "Princess Xuanhua is eager to pay her respects to the Empress, how can I stop her?"

"Sister Defei, what you said makes sense." Xu Zhaorong nodded slightly.