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

Zheng Xiyan's mouth curled up slightly, and her eyes sparkled with satisfaction and approval. She gently placed the account book on the table, then slowly stood up and walked lightly to Lu Lingyuan.

Her eyes were as gentle as water, and she gently held Lu Lingyuan's hand. "If you were my child, I would be so much less worried!" She sighed, her tone full of sincerity and expectation, as if at this moment, she really regarded Lu Lingyuan as her own relative.

When Lu Lingyuan heard this, her heart trembled slightly. She thought that the Queen Mother only said this because the eldest princess was naughty again, and she didn't realize the deep meaning behind this sentence at all.

"You are so smart, sensible, and beautiful. I really don't know which boy will marry you in the future!" Zheng Xiyan joked with a smile. The smile on the corners of her mouth spread like ripples, becoming deeper and warmer.

When Lu Lingyuan heard this, she felt a warm current in her heart, but she was also a little scared. She said slowly, "I dare not. I really cannot accept the praise from the Queen Mother." Her voice was soft and humble.

Zheng Xiyan smiled from ear to ear, her satisfaction with Lu Lingyuan was beyond words, "Biluo, take the account book down! There's no problem, just do it as usual!" she ordered, her tone full of trust and assurance.

Upon hearing this, Biluo hurriedly stepped forward to take the account book and retreated respectfully.

Lu Lingyuan looked at Biluo's departing back, a hint of doubt flashed in her eyes. She asked cautiously, "Madam, don't you want to check it?" There was a bit of trepidation and anxiety in her voice.

Hearing this, Zheng Xiyan's smile became even brighter. "No need. I believe in your ability. Come, sit down!" She greeted Lu Lingyuan kindly.

"Where is Shu'er? Didn't she come to look for you?" Zheng Xiyan asked.

"Your Majesty, I am doing the accounting. Her Royal Highness the Princess may have felt bored so she went to the Imperial Garden." Lu Lingyuan explained.

"This child can't sit still at all." Zheng Xiyan said helplessly.

Lu Lingyuan remained silent and said nothing.

Zheng Xiyan suddenly asked tentatively: "I want to arrange a marriage for you, but I have never asked you what you think. What kind of future husband do you want me to arrange for you?"

"Tell me about it, I will know what's going on and won't delay you."

Lu Lingyuan unconsciously clenched her palms, her face showing a hint of nervousness. For some reason, Chu Sheng's figure flashed through her mind.

Although we only met briefly, his figure has always been deeply engraved in my memory and cannot be forgotten.

Seeing her silent expression, Zheng Xiyan knew what was going on. "Could it be that you already have someone you like?"

Lu Lingyuan's face suddenly changed, and she immediately shook her head to deny, "No...I don't have one!" As an unmarried woman, how could she have someone she liked?

Zheng Xiyan noticed her nervousness and panic, and said with a smile: "I was just saying it casually, look how scared you are."

Zheng Xiyan's eyes were fixed on her, and her reaction was clearly...

"I have met the second young master of the Cui family several times. He is handsome and well-mannered. You two have been engaged since childhood. Now that the marriage is cancelled, do you feel sad?" Zheng Xiyan said again.

When Lu Lingyuan heard this, she was also stunned. Sad? She didn't seem to have felt sad.

The two of them are actually more like familiar strangers. To her, whether it is Cui Zhaoling or Li Zhaoling, there is no difference from beginning to end!

"If I say that I have never been sad, will the Empress Dowager believe it?" Lu Lingyuan whispered.

Zheng Xiyan smiled at her, "I believe you. The Cui family is not worthy of you! The second son of the Cui family is not worthy of you either!"

"Empress Dowager, I think I understand what you mean, but..." A hint of hesitation flashed across Lu Lingyuan's face. She didn't want to enter the palace. The Empress Dowager was very good to her. She could feel it after spending many times with her. But she couldn't stay in this deep palace for the rest of her life.