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

Zheng Xiyan stood silently in the deep and solemn imperial mausoleum for a long time. The ancient trees around her were towering, and the dappled sunlight filtering through the branches and leaves reflected on her expressionless face, adding a bit of tranquility of time.

Finally, she slowly stood up, her movements showing an unquestionable determination.

Lu Lingyuan was standing aside, a hint of worry flashing across her eyes that was hard to conceal. She hurried forward, placed her hands lightly on Zheng Xiyan's arms, and moved her lips slightly, as if she had a thousand words to say, but she didn't know where to start. Her eyes were full of concern and uneasiness.

Zheng Xiyan felt the warmth from the bottom of her heart. She gently patted the back of Lu Lingyuan's delicate hand, her voice gentle but firm: "Don't worry, I'm fine." After she finished speaking, an imperceptible tenderness revealed in her eyes.

"Mother, let's go back to the palace now!" Upon hearing this, Lu Lingyuan felt relieved and her tone contained a hint of relief and ease.

"Okay." Zheng Xiyan nodded gently, her eyes full of kindness.

On the way back to the palace, the carriage rumbled, and Lu Lingyuan's eyes would secretly glance at Zheng Xiyan from time to time, with complex emotions flashing in her clear eyes.

Whenever their eyes accidentally met, Lu Lingyuan's face would always flash with embarrassment. She had to hurriedly pick up the teacup beside her to cover up her gaffe, and said with a smile: "Mother, would you like to have a cup of tea to moisten your throat?"

Zheng Xiyan lowered her eyes and smiled softly, with a hint of helplessness in her smile, "I'm really fine now. I came to the imperial mausoleum just to completely resolve the knot in my heart." Her voice was calm and firm, revealing a kind of open-mindedness and composure after experiencing vicissitudes of life.

"From now on, you don't have to worry about the past." Zheng Xiyan's face was filled with a relaxed and happy expression. There is really no need to be too obsessed with many things. Letting go is the best relief.

Upon hearing this, Lu Lingyuan smiled embarrassedly and said softly, "It's great that you think this way, mother." There was a gleam of joy in her eyes.

"In a few days it will be time for hunting in the palace. Mother, come with us! It's been a long time since you left the palace to relax." Lu Lingyuan suddenly suggested, with a hint of anticipation and excitement in her tone.

"Okay, let's bring all the children this time and have some fun!" Zheng Xiyan's face broke into a happy smile when she heard that. That smile was like a flower blooming in spring, bright and brilliant. She seemed to be several years younger, full of vitality.

"I will listen to my mother." Lu Lingyuan smiled gently and responded softly, with a hint of joy and peace of mind in her voice.

At the palace gate, the steps sparkled in the sunlight.

When Xiao Chengji learned that they were about to return to the palace, he came here early because he was worried. His figure was as tall as a pine tree, and his brows revealed the majesty of an emperor and the warmth for his relatives. He looked into the distance from time to time, looking forward to the long-awaited figure.

When the carriage slowly came into view, Xiao Chengji's eyes lit up instantly. He immediately took a step forward and said in a deep and respectful voice: "Your son greets the Queen Mother!"

Inside the carriage, Zheng Xiyan gently pulled open the curtain. Her eyes were gentle and deep, and she said softly, "You are busy with government affairs and have a lot of things to deal with every day. Why bother coming to greet us in person, so as not to delay state affairs?" Her words showed both love for her son and concern for state affairs.

Hearing this, Xiao Chengji slowly stood up, a warm smile appeared on his lips, and he said, "No matter how busy I am, I cannot ignore the safety and feelings of my mother."

At this time, Lu Lingyuan had taken the lead in getting off the carriage lightly. Seeing this, Xiao Chengji hurriedly stepped forward and reached out to help her, his actions full of care and consideration.

"Mother, His Majesty is worried about you and has come here specially to greet you." Lu Lingyuan explained in a gentle voice.

Then, Lu Lingyuan turned around and helped Zheng Xiyan slowly get off the carriage, "Mother is fine, you don't have to worry." Her words were like a spring breeze, warming people's hearts.

Xiao Chengji watched this scene from the side, and his worries finally disappeared. Lu Lingyuan nodded slightly at him, then breathed a sigh of relief and said, "Your Majesty, you've been on a bumpy journey, so I think you're hungry. I had someone prepare lunch early in the morning. They are all the dishes that your Majesty likes to eat. Please have some!"

"Okay." Zheng Xiyan nodded with a smile, her eyes flashing with satisfaction and relief, as if at this moment, all the fatigue and hard work disappeared.