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

When Shen Aoning heard this, she raised her eyebrows and glared at her and said coldly, "It's most likely the prince? This is just a guess. The imperial physician has not confirmed that it is the prince. Concubine Xu, don't speak so early. If you get slapped in the face, it will become a joke."

Then Shen Aoning turned to look at Murong Yue, covered her lips, and said in a sarcastic tone: "Empress Rong, don't you agree?"

Murong Yue's eyes changed slightly, her expression tense, and she looked at Shen Aoning fiercely, but she calmed down after a moment and said calmly: "Shen Zhaorong is right, Xu Jieyu should not be too happy too soon. Before the fruit is ripe, no one can guarantee anything."

Concubine Xu was still courting death, and continued to say smugly: "May I ask, Lady Rong Guifei, did the imperial physician ever tell you that when you were pregnant with Princess Changle, you were definitely carrying a prince?"

Murong Yue's expression became even uglier. Everyone was waiting to see the show, and they all watched with cold eyes.

Shen Chongyuan frowned slightly and wanted to step forward to persuade her, but when she was about to take a step, she was stopped by Chen Baolin who was standing beside her. Chen Baolin whispered, "Sister Shen, please don't interfere. Concubine Xu is asking for trouble. Why should you interfere?"

When Shen Chongyuan heard her words, she thought it made sense, so she stepped back and chose to stand by and watch the matter.

Concubine Xu looked very proud and continued, "The imperial physician is very sure that it is more likely that I am pregnant with a prince."

Murong Yue could no longer tolerate this. The way she looked seemed as if someone was mocking her for not being able to give birth to a prince.

Xi Muyao and Shen Aoning smiled at each other, both waiting for Murong Yue to get angry. They had long disliked Concubine Xu, but because she was pregnant, they did not dare to do anything to her openly.

But Murong Yue was different. She was the head of the concubines and had just given birth to the eldest princess.

Murong Yue walked up to Concubine Xu and said with cold disdain, "Concubine Xu, don't show off here just because you are pregnant with the dragon fetus. Do you think you can sit back and relax after giving birth to a prince? Can your son compare with the Queen's legitimate son?"

"Among the people present here, your father was just a sixth-rank official in terms of family background, and there are many people who are more beautiful than you. What are you so proud of?" Murong Yue stared at her coldly.

"Not to mention that you haven't given birth to a prince yet, even if you did, so what? Your Majesty is in his prime, so are the concubines in the palace worried about not having the chance to conceive a prince?"

"Besides, in this palace, although the mother is honored by her son, the son is also honored by his mother. Does your background make you worthy of showing off in front of me?" Murong Yue even wanted to slap her, but held back because she was pregnant.

This series of words left Concubine Xu speechless. She couldn't refute a word and just stared at her.

Shen Chongyuan finally couldn't stand it anymore and walked over to speak up for Concubine Xu, "Your Highness, Concubine Xu is ignorant, please don't bother with her."

Shen Chongyuan tugged at Concubine Xu's sleeve, signaling her not to say anything more.

When Murong Yue heard Shen Chongyuan's words, her expression eased a little, and her anger subsided a little. She said in a cold voice: "Shen Chongyuan is more sensible after all. She has never taken advantage of her pregnancy to become arrogant. You have served His Majesty the longest, so it's no wonder that His Majesty dotes on you."

"The Imperial Concubine is so magnanimous. Why don't you apologize to her immediately?" Shen Chongyuan signaled to Concubine Xu with her eyes and winked at her.

Concubine Xu's eyes were filled with reluctance, and she said reluctantly: "My concubine has spoken out of turn, please forgive me, Your Majesty."

"Hmph!" Murong Yue snorted coldly, not taking her seriously at all.

At this time Biluo came out from the main hall. She had been eavesdropping and did not come out to stop them. She hid behind the door and watched the show.

"The Queen has gotten up, please come in." Biluo walked forward, bowed, and said with a smile.

Zheng Xiyan sat upright on the Phoenix Throne. She already knew what had just happened outside the palace.

Everyone walked into the main hall and bowed to her, "Your servant/concubine greets Her Majesty the Queen, may Her Majesty be blessed with good health."

"Everyone, get up! Please sit down!" Zheng Xiyan waved her hand lazily.

"Thank you, Queen."

After everyone sat down, Zheng Xiyan's expression gradually became serious, and she said, "What were you arguing about outside the palace just now? I was in the bedroom and heard it all."

Concubine Xu looked guilty and immediately lowered her head, clutching her handkerchief in both hands, looking helpless.

Zheng Xiyan glanced at everyone, her eyes fell on Shen Chongyuan, and asked, "Shen Chongyuan, you have served His Majesty the longest and have the most experience, you go ahead and speak."

Shen Chongyuan's face changed slightly. Thinking that a big thing could be made small, a small thing could be made nothing. She stood up and reported, "Your Majesty, it's not a big deal. It's just a few words between sisters. You don't have to take it to heart."

As soon as Shen Chongyuan finished speaking, Shen Aoning sneered, "Shen Chongyuan is really kind-hearted. She even wanted to cover up this matter for Concubine Xu. Did she think that all of us are blind?"

"Empress Zhaorong, I dare not." Shen Chongyuan said hurriedly.

Zheng Xiyan then looked at Shen Aoning and said solemnly, "Then Shen Zhaorong, you speak."

Shen Aoning chuckled and told the whole story in detail, adding some exaggerations.

After Zheng Xiyan understood, a hint of understanding flashed in her eyes, and she said in a cold voice: "Shen Zhaorong, it seems that you are also involved in this matter!"

Shen Aoning frowned slightly, looking dumbfounded, with an innocent look on her face, "Empress, what does this have to do with me?"

"Empress Rong didn't say a word, but you were the one who added fuel to the fire, escalating the conflict between the two of them?" Zheng Xiyan looked at her sharply, with an expression that showed her majesty without even being angry.

"Empress, your humble servant..." Shen Aoning stammered, not knowing how to refute, and immediately looked at Xi Muyao for help.

Xi Muyao said with a smile, "Empress, Shen Zhaorong just responded casually, it was not intentional."

Zheng Xiyan chuckled, her face becoming more gloomy, and she said in a cold voice, "Whether it's intentional or not, I don't want to care about it, but this matter is closely related to her."

Xi Muyao wanted to open her mouth to defend herself, but was interrupted by Zheng Xiyan, "Xi Zhaoyi, do you think that I am intentionally favoring someone?"

"I dare not." Xi Muyao replied quickly.

Zheng Xiyan then looked at Concubine Xu and said in a deep voice, "Concubine Xu, you are taking advantage of your pregnancy to become arrogant and repeatedly provoke Concubine Rong. You are committing a crime of insubordination. Do you know that you are wrong?"

Concubine Xu had lost her momentum long ago, and she didn't even dare to look Zheng Xiyan in the eye. She could only nod and say, "I know I was wrong, please forgive me, Queen."

"Xu Jieyu relied on her favor to become arrogant and committed insubordination. But because she is pregnant with the royal heir, I will give her a lighter sentence and deduct one month's salary so that she can take good care of her pregnancy in Jinyang Palace." Zheng Xiyan said coldly.

"I obey your command. Thank you, Queen."