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

Lu Lingyuan stood at the side of the hall, her face as calm as water, without any ripples. She whispered softly, "Daughters always listen to their mothers." After that, her eyes gently dropped to the hem of her skirt embroidered with elegant orchids, and her gentleness concealed some unspeakable emotions.

Upon hearing this, Madam Lu's lips curled up into a warm smile, her eyes full of love and relief, and she said softly: "Okay, my Yuan'er is always so sensible."

At this time, in the main hall, Cui Zhaoling and Lu Xuan were talking about state affairs or family matters, and the atmosphere was harmonious and friendly. With the entry of Mrs. Lu and Lu Lingyuan, the atmosphere in the hall became even warmer.

Upon hearing the voice, Cui Zhaoling quickly put down the teacup in his hand, stood up and saluted, his movements showing the demeanor of a modest gentleman, "Madam, how are you? How is Sister Lu?" There was a bit of respect and closeness in his words, and his eyes fell gently on Lu Lingyuan.

Lu Lingyuan bowed slightly and saluted, her movements neither hurried nor slow, showing the demeanor of a lady from a noble family. Her eyes were drooping, her long eyelashes were like a fan, and as they trembled slightly, it seemed that endless thoughts were flowing in her heart. After the ceremony, she slowly raised her eyes and met Cui Zhaoling's eyes in the air. Her eyes were deep and clear, like a clear spring in the mountains, and like the stars in the night sky, hiding the shyness and innocence of a girl, and seemed to contain the gentleness and tenacity of having experienced the world.

Cui Zhaoling's eyes flashed with an imperceptible tenderness and delicacy, as if he could see into the deepest secrets of people's hearts. The two looked at each other without saying a word, but it seemed as if they had exchanged thousands of words. There was an indescribable tacit understanding and goodwill in the air.

Outside the window, the breeze blew, bringing with it waves of light floral scents, which intertwined with the scent of tea and ink in the hall, forming a warm and elegant picture. The sunlight shone through the window lattice onto Lu Lingyuan and Cui Zhaoling, adding a touch of golden brilliance to this peaceful time.

"Okay, everyone sit down!" Lu Xuan said with a smile.

"Yes."

……

Weiyang Palace. Zheng Xiyan has been preparing to move to another palace these days. The palace has started preparing for His Majesty's wedding and other matters early in the morning. It would be against the rules for Zheng Xiyan to live in Weiyang Palace any longer.

"Are you saying that the eldest daughter of the Lu family is in danger in the suburbs?" Zheng Xiyan frowned slightly and spoke with a heavy face.

"Yes, your majesty, that's what the messenger said." Biluo said in a deep voice.

Zheng Xiyan slowly stood up and said in a deep voice: "Who is so bold as to attack the Fanyang Lu family!"

Biluo immediately stepped forward to support her and whispered, "It seems like a group of bandits entrenched in the mountains outside the city?"

"Bandits? What are the Jingzhao Yin who came to the capital doing? They are just a bunch of small minions, and they are causing trouble!" Zheng Xiyan frowned and said in a cold voice.

"Your Majesty, please calm down!" Biluo advised in a deep voice.

"Is the eldest daughter of the Lu family okay?" Zheng Xiyan asked again.

"She was just a little frightened, nothing serious. But I heard that the carriage was startled and the eldest daughter of the Lu family was taken away alone in the carriage. When the Lu family found her, there was no one around her. Although there are few people in the suburbs, it is inevitable that there would be someone around her. This..." Biluo didn't dare to say anything else.

Zheng Xiyan's eyes changed instantly, a hint of sharpness flashed across them, and she said in a deep voice: "Go check, there will always be people entering and leaving the city passing by, and someone will definitely see it."

"Yes, I'll send someone to check it out right away!" Biluo bowed and then withdrew.

The Lu family of Fanyang and the Cui family of Qinghe are famous and prestigious families with a history of hundreds of years. If they are allowed to form an alliance to consolidate their power, it may endanger Ji'er's throne.

Zheng Xiyan still didn't dare to gamble. This marriage must be stopped!

"Your Majesty, the invitation list for the flower-viewing banquet has been prepared. Would you like to take a look?" Shuang Ning slowly stepped forward and handed the list to her.

Zheng Xiyan took it casually and flipped through a few pages. Another idea suddenly came to her mind. Her eyes moved slightly and her eyebrows frowned slightly.

Shuang Ning said in a deep voice: "Madam, is there something wrong with this list?"

"Draw up a new list and invite all unmarried young men and women above the third rank in the court and from royal families to enter the palace and attend the flower-viewing banquet!" Zheng Xiyan said in a deep voice.

"Yes." Shuang Ning understood instantly, and then added the names of Lu Lingyuan and Cui Zhaoling, as well as several unmarried young men.