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

Zheng Xiyan's face was as calm as water, and she exchanged a deep and tacit look with Duke Zheng. Duke Zheng then stepped forward, bowed, and spoke with unquestionable respect: "Empress, this is an important place of the previous dynasty. People in the harem cannot easily enter. His Majesty passed away suddenly, and the Queen Mother fell ill due to convulsions. The harem needs you to manage the overall situation. As for the affairs of the previous dynasty, the ministers in the court will assist His Royal Highness the Crown Prince."

As soon as these words came out, all the ministers in the hall nodded in agreement, and echoed: "We second this motion!"

Zheng Xiyan took light steps, turned around slowly, and her eyes fell on Xiao Chengji. She gave him an encouraging and trusting nod, and then said softly: "You all are right. As a woman, I have my own duties and I dare not interfere in the affairs of the court. His Majesty has passed away, and the whole country is in sorrow. The funeral will be entirely up to you all. I would like to thank you in advance."

"Your Majesty, you are too polite. This is our responsibility." The ministers responded in unison, their tones full of respect.

Afterwards, Zheng Xiyan slowly walked out of the Hall of Supreme Harmony in a solemn atmosphere. The phoenix carriage had already been prepared. She gently stroked the armrests carved with dragons and phoenixes. She felt mixed emotions in her heart, but she showed no sign on her face. She only left behind a back that walked away indifferently.

Inside Shoukang Palace, the atmosphere was solemn and depressing. Imperial Physician Yang was examining the Empress Dowager with a frown on his face.

Zheng Xiyan stepped into the bedroom, her pace quickened involuntarily, and she asked anxiously: "Imperial Physician, how is my mother...?"

At this time, Nanny Yu came out from behind the screen, her eyes were complicated, with both grief and deep vigilance. She stood in front of Zheng Xiyan without fear, her voice trembling but firm: "Queen, please stop!"

Upon seeing this, Biluo immediately frowned and shouted, "How dare you! Who gave you the courage to stop the Queen?"

Zheng Xiyan had a calm expression on her face. She raised her hand slightly, signaling Biluo to leave.

Nanny Yu did not move, with an unyielding light in her eyes: "You know very well what the Queen did, so why do you have to pretend to be so hypocritical?"

Zheng Xiyan's face remained calm. She sighed softly, her tone gentle but with unquestionable strength: "Madame Yu, you are my mother's confidant, and you are also an old lady who watched the late emperor grow up. I respect you. For the sake of the two of them, I will forgive you this time, but if you do it again, I will never forgive you easily. Get out of the way!"

"Don't even think about it. I will never let you get close to the Empress Dowager!" Nanny Yu had a determined look on her face and refused to give way even at all costs.

Zheng Xiyan would never tolerate her, she raised her hand slightly, Biluo immediately understood and said coldly: "Come here, hurry up and drag this bitch who is disrespectful to the Queen away!"

"Yes." Immediately two eunuchs dragged Nanny Yu away.

Yu Ma struggled, her face became distorted, and she shouted: "His Majesty was killed by you, a vicious woman, you bitch..." Biluo stepped forward and blocked her mouth directly, and ordered in a cold voice: "Take her away and keep her under strict supervision. If anything goes wrong, you will be held responsible!"

"Yes."

At this time, Doctor Yang had finished taking the patient's pulse. He knelt in front of Zheng Xiyan and trembled as he said, "Your Majesty, the Queen Mother was so frightened that she..."

"Speak!" Zheng Xiyan said with dignity.

"The Empress Dowager has suffered a stroke. Although it is not serious, but...but whether she can recover in the future, I...I..." Imperial Doctor Yang kowtowed to the ground, his body shaking uncontrollably.

Zheng Xiyan's eyes flashed with a subtle emotion, and she said expressionlessly: "Doctor Yang, I want you to do your best to cure my mother's illness, otherwise you will be beheaded!"

"Yes, I will try my best. Please rest assured, Your Majesty!" Doctor Yang said hurriedly.