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

Zheng Xiyan gently stroked Xiao Shuyue's soft black hair, her eyes full of love and reluctance, and slowly said: "You stay in the palace obediently. After the New Year, you will be eighteen years old. Although the marriage has not yet been settled."

"But the Princess's Mansion has already been built according to your preferences. Shu'er, your mother is thinking that you should move into the Mansion after the new year!" After saying that, Zheng Xiyan sighed softly, her eyes revealing her expectations for the future and a hint of imperceptible worry.

When Xiao Shuyue heard this, her eyes suddenly lit up, like the brightest stars in the night sky, and her face was full of disbelief, like a flower just blooming in spring, with a bit of tenderness and surprise. "Mother, are you true to your words? You didn't mean to lie to me?" She asked cautiously, fearing that she was dreaming.

"Your son... Can your son really live in his own princess mansion?" Xiao Shuyue's voice trembled slightly, and her eyes flickered with the desire for freedom.

You must know that in this dynasty, princesses can leave the palace and enjoy life outside the palace only after they get married. Otherwise, they will be like a bird in a cage, trapped in this magnificent but boring palace.

Seeing this, Zheng Xiyan raised a gentle smile, which was like the warm spring sun, warm but not dazzling. "Well, when has your mother ever lied to you?" She whispered softly, her tone full of pampering and helplessness, thinking to herself that with Shu'er's lively and active personality, if she continued to stay in the palace, she would probably be suffocated.

"Thank you, mother. You are the best!" Xiao Shuyue's joy was beyond words when she heard that. She threw herself into Zheng Xiyan's arms, hugged her mother's neck tightly with both hands, her face filled with childlike innocence and excitement, as if she had received the most precious gift in the world.

Zheng Xiyan was infected by her daughter's enthusiasm. The corners of her mouth slightly raised, and a smile flashed in her eyes. However, she pretended to be a little disgusted. She gently patted Xiao Shuyue's back and said with a smile: "Look at you, child. You are so old, but you are still so spoiled."

"Then mother, can I leave the palace and live in the princess's mansion today? It is said that it is better to do it today than to wait for a good day. Since mother has suggested this today, why not let me move in immediately, okay?" Xiao Shuyue's eyes flashed with impatience, the corners of her mouth raised, her smile was as beautiful as a blooming spring flower, and her face was full of excitement and joy.

"I've already told you that we'll move out of the palace after the New Year. What's the matter? Are you so anxious to leave the palace that you don't even want to spend a little more time with your mother?" Zheng Xiyan frowned slightly, with a hint of pretended anger at the corners of her mouth, her words mixed with a hint of blame and doting.

"How could this be possible? Mother, you have misunderstood me." The next second, Xiao Shuyue gently swung her skirt and approached lightly, with a bit of coquettishness and grievance in her voice, "Even if I leave the palace, I will definitely enter the palace every day to accompany you, mother."

"I don't believe your sweet words!" Zheng Xiyan shook her head gently, her eyes flashing with a bit of teasing and helplessness, her voice low and powerful, "When you really leave the palace, I don't know where you will go to have fun all day, and you will have forgotten about me long ago!"

When Xiao Shuyue heard this, a sly look flashed in her eyes, and then she changed into a coquettish expression. She gently held Zheng Xiyan's arm with both hands, shaking it and said, "Mother, please agree to my son's request, okay?"

"I said it's after the New Year, so it's after the New Year. There's no room for negotiation on this matter!" Zheng Xiyan gently shook off Xiao Shuyue's hand, her face regaining its former majesty, her eyes firm and unquestionable.

"Shu'er, if you don't want to get married, your mother won't force you. If you feel that the palace is too dull and boring, your mother will allow you to live outside the palace. But your mother has only one request, that is, you must take good care of yourself, don't get into trouble, and don't make your mother worry. Your mother only hopes that you can be happy in this life, which is the best." Zheng Xiyan's tone gradually softened, her eyes full of love and expectation.

"The matter of leaving the palace requires long-term consideration. Your mother hasn't discussed this matter with your brother yet, so don't be anxious!" She persuaded patiently, with a tone of comfort and admonition.

"Yes, mother, I understand." After hearing these words, Xiao Shuyue felt a warm current in her heart and her eyes turned slightly red. Then she held back her tears and stopped acting silly.

Xiao Shuyue stayed by Zheng Xiyan's side all day long, playing chess, drinking tea, and watching flowers and fish with her. No matter what Zheng Xiyan did, she would quietly accompany her, and sometimes she would take the initiative to help, such as tidying up the chessboard or pouring tea. Her every move showed her gentleness and virtue.

For a moment, Zheng Xiyan was a little uncomfortable with Xiao Shuyue like this. She looked at her daughter's busy figure and felt mixed emotions.

In the evening, Lu Lingyuan and Xiao Chengji brought An'er to Shoukang Palace, and Xiao Chengyi also brought the princess and Hua'er into the palace.

It is quite rare for the whole family to gather in Shoukang Palace.

Xiao Chengyi's princess came from a family of military generals and had a rather aggressive personality. She had followed her father and brothers to the battlefield before, so Hua'er might have inherited her boldness.