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

After it was over, Xiao Chengji felt a little unsatisfied, but he really couldn't be too unrestrained, so he could only leave her body reluctantly.

Lu Lingyuan was sweating profusely, her cheeks were flushed, her whole body was sore, her hair was stuck to her forehead, and she looked as alluring as a lotus emerging from water.

Xiao Chengji ordered someone to come in and serve her. After getting dressed, he came and lifted the curtain, picked her up from the bed, stroked her hair, and said affectionately, "Sleep for a while! I'll go back to Zichen Palace and have lunch with you at noon!"

Lu Lingyuan felt a little dizzy, but when she heard that he was going to come again, she quickly said, "No need, Your Majesty, why bother with this?"

"I can eat by myself!" Lu Lingyuan said in a soft and weak voice.

Xiao Chengji took her hand, placed it on his lips and kissed it, then said softly, "I want to have dinner with the Queen!"

Lu Lingyuan really didn't want to. If she hadn't closed her eyes, she would really roll her eyes at him!

Xiao Chengji kissed her on the lips again and said in a low voice: "Then I'm leaving!"

After saying that, Xiao Chengji left reluctantly. Lu Lingyuan slept for another half an hour before getting up. After putting on her makeup, she went to Yongzhang Palace near Cining Palace, where several princesses now lived.

Several concubines of the late emperor now live in the Cining Palace.

The biological mothers of the three princesses were all demoted to commoners. Although they had the title of princess, they were not taken seriously.

Zheng Xiyan had never treated the three of them unfairly over the years, and they had never been short of food, clothing or other necessities.

When passing by the Cining Palace, Lu Lingyuan saw several concubines standing outside the palace. Now it was the Queen who was in charge of the harem. When several concubines heard that the Queen's carriage had arrived, they came out to pay their respects. "Greetings to the Queen!" Everyone hurriedly paid their respects.

"Get up!" Lu Lingyuan said gently.

"Thank you, Queen!"

Lu Lingyuan got off the phoenix carriage and bowed to the concubines. "Greetings to the concubines!"

"Your Majesty, you really make us wait for you." Concubine Dowager Xian said respectfully.

"You concubines are our elders, so it's your duty." Lu Lingyuan said calmly.

"Come to think of it, I haven't paid my respects to the concubines since I came into the palace a few days ago. It's my fault." Lu Lingyuan said humbly.

"No, no, no. The Queen is the master of the harem. We are just concubines of the late emperor. How dare we accept the Queen's gift?" Concubine Dowager Xian said hurriedly, and everyone followed suit.

Although the several concubines are elders, they are just concubines of the previous emperor. The empress is the master of the central palace, and she only needs to take care of them on the surface.

"I'm here to see the princesses, so I won't disturb you any more." Lu Lingyuan nodded slightly and walked towards the direction of Yongzhang Palace.

Everyone looked over with envy in their eyes, except Concubine Wen, who turned around and went back after seeing the Queen leave.

The three princesses received the news and were already waiting there. They stood in a row, looking graceful and elegant.

At first glance, it is really eye-catching. They all have the appearance of their biological mothers to a greater or lesser extent.

"Greetings, Imperial Sister-in-law." The three princesses were somewhat timid and cowardly. Although they were carefully brought up by the imperial concubines over the years, their presence in the palace was very low because their biological mothers had made mistakes during their lifetime.

"Get up quickly!" Lu Lingyuan stepped forward and gently helped Princess Changle.

One year after Xiao Xuanchen's death, Zheng Xiyan asked the Ministry of Rites to draft titles for the second and third princesses born to Concubine Chen and Concubine Shu. They were named Princess Qingping and Princess Yong'an respectively.

Now all three of them have reached the age of marriage. Princess Changle is the oldest, now she is seventeen years old, while Princess Qingping and Princess Yongan are not yet sixteen years old.

"It has been a while since I got married to His Majesty, and I have been busy taking over the affairs of the palace. I cannot spare the time to come and visit you, my sisters. I hope you don't mind. These are the small gifts I have prepared for you. I hope you like them." Lu Lingyuan's voice was soft, and her eyes were full of kindness as she looked at them.

"Thank you, Empress-in-law!" The three of them did not dare to say much and expressed their gratitude quickly.

Lu Lingyuan noticed the restraint of the three of them and said, "Come in!"

The three people had different expressions on their faces, all with varying degrees of panic and tension.

"Yes... yes." Princess Changle said hurriedly.

In the main hall, Lu Lingyuan looked at the decorations inside the hall. Although it was not as good as Shu'er's Yuehua Palace, it had never really treated them unfairly.

Lu Lingyuan sat at the top, smiling, and spoke in a gentle voice: "I came here today at the request of my mother, for sister Changle's marriage."

When Princess Changle heard that it was related to her, her face suddenly changed, her fingers trembled slightly, and she was a little at a loss.

"Sister Changle is now seventeen years old, and it's time to arrange her marriage. What does mother mean? She wants to find someone with a clean family background and noble character. I've also thought about it. There are quite a few young talents among this year's new Jinshi. His Majesty will also summon a group of new Jinshi in a few days. If you are willing, I'll beg His Majesty to allow you to watch the ceremony and see if there is anyone you like. If there is, I'll send someone to investigate his family background and character. If there is nothing wrong, I'll arrange a marriage for you. Okay?" The Murong family no longer has a place in Shangjing City, so the choice of Princess Changle's husband is not deeply involved. Among the new Jinshi, there are also quite a few who come from humble backgrounds. If it works out, it will be a good story in the future.

Princess Changle had no idea in her mind. The nanny who served her in her early years said that if she could find a reliable man to marry, leave this place of trouble, and live a happy and comfortable life, that would be enough.

"Sister Changle, do you have any ideas?" Lu Lingyuan asked in a gentle voice.

As soon as these words came out, Princess Qingping and Princess Yong'an also looked at her. Princess Changle said quickly, "I...I dare not. I will follow the arrangements of my brother and sister-in-law."

Princess Changle's features are very similar to those of the imperial concubine who was once very powerful, but her temperament is nothing like Murong Yue's arrogance. Instead, she is timid and submissive.

Princess Qingping, on the other hand, behaved gracefully and appropriately, with the aura of a princess.

Princess Yong'an inherited Concubine Shu's temperament, she was well-behaved and dignified, sitting aside and keeping to herself.

Seeing her flustered look, Lu Lingyuan felt a little distressed, and said in a gentle voice, "Sister Changle, this is your marriage after all. A woman's marriage is a big deal, and I will respect your opinion."

Princess Changle was a little surprised by these words. As a princess, her future fate would be nothing more than marrying a foreign prince or winning over the ministers. Her mother was deposed. Although her mother had never treated her badly over the years, she also knew that in the future she would just be arranged to marry someone and be sent away.

But now, someone told her that her opinion would be respected when it comes to marriage.