nycdaug Chapter 505: You Will Suffer From Your Own Evil (1)
Chapter 505: You Will Suffer From Your Own Evil (1)
Murong Shileng was stunned, and immediately felt that this woman was really affectionate and loyal, but judging from Feng'er's behavior, she might not know how to cherish this friendship.
It's such a pity.
When several people were admiring the flowers, a eunuch came hurriedly outside the hall. Eunuch Fu, who was not far from Murong Shiling, quickly stopped the person and asked what was going on. After listening to the report, he couldn't help but frowned. This Concubine Yu was really good at handling things, but judging from the current situation, it was hard to say whether His Majesty still cared about her.
But after all, she is pregnant with a dragon seed. If anything goes wrong, they, the servants, cannot afford it. It is better to inform His Majesty as soon as possible.
Eunuch Fu walked towards the emperor while carefully considering his words.
"Your Majesty, someone just came to report that the one in Wolong Palace is causing a commotion!"
"Yu Liuli? What happened to her?" Murong Shileng raised his eyebrows, obviously unhappy about being disturbed.
Eunuch Fu lowered his voice and said, "I heard that he already knew what the Empress said at the morning court session, so..."
"Hmph! I haven't even asked her yet, and she's already making a scene. Isn't this just trying to cover up the truth? I used to think this woman was smart, but I didn't expect her to be so stupid when she really encountered trouble. She even resorted to all the tricks of crying, making a scene, and even threatening to commit suicide. Isn't she going to make a scene? Let her make a scene!"
"I am worried about the dragon child in your womb. If anything goes wrong..."
"Xiao Fuzi, your intentions are good, but sometimes you just worry too much. If she really cared about the child, she wouldn't make such a fuss. What's more, she, as the child's mother, isn't worried, so what are you worried about?"
Eunuch Fu nodded repeatedly, "Yes, I am too talkative!"
After saying this, he quickly walked aside and stopped talking. Little did he know that these words shocked Yu Qingli, who was standing next to Murong Shiling. As expected, the imperial family was the most ruthless. Even with overwhelming favor, it was just a passing cloud. Their coldness seemed to be engraved in their bones.
Concubine Lin and the others had obviously heard the report. Although they were not clear about what had happened in the court, from Murong Shiling's tone, it was obvious that he was dissatisfied with Concubine Yu. Whenever Concubine Lin thought that Concubine Yu, who had snatched her favor, was now so despised by the emperor, she felt an indescribable joy in her heart, and even the smile on her face brightened a little.
"Your Majesty, since it's so rare for you to come to my place, please have lunch before leaving. It just so happens that the kitchen has developed some new dishes a few days ago. Your Majesty, why not stay and try them?"
"Alright! I remember your Eight Treasure Chicken is really good. I'll ask the kitchen to prepare some for everyone to try."
Concubine Lin was delighted and said, "I will arrange it right away."
Yu Qingli sighed inwardly. She had originally thought of finding an excuse to go back after viewing the plum blossoms, but now that the emperor had spoken, she couldn't leave even if she wanted to!
But then I thought, it’s just a meal, what’s the big deal?
Murong Shiling seemed to notice Yu Qingli's absent-mindedness, and wondered if he had frightened her by being too impatient. He immediately said, "Xiao Fuzi, go to the imperial study and bring the memorial I want to review here."
Eunuch Fu agreed and went to the imperial study to get something himself. Murong Shiling turned to Concubine Lin and said, "We are really being restrained by these children here. Let's go inside and have a chat."
Concubine Lin was overjoyed and followed Murong Shileng into the garden. At that moment, only Liu Caiyi, Yu Qingli and Lin Zhi were left in the garden.
Liu Caiyi looked a little restrained, as if he didn't know how to face Yu Qingli. After all, Murong Feng was still imprisoned in the cell, and it was Murong Cheng who had brought people to arrest him. No matter how close they were before, there would inevitably be some estrangement when the interests of the court were involved.
Therefore, Liu Caiyi found an excuse to leave temporarily without even talking to Yu Qingli, which made Yu Qingli feel a little sad about the fickleness of the world.
She had sincerely wanted to visit Liu Caiyi and treat her as a friend, but in the end, she was so disappointed. Was she too naive, or did women who entered the harem always change a little? She couldn't figure it out for a moment.
Yu Qingli reached out and picked a white plum blossom, playing with it absentmindedly in her hand, while Lin Zhi came up to her.
"Ms. Yu..."
Yu Qingli looked up, but felt strange about being addressed like this. Most people in the palace called her the Crown Prince's Consort, which Lin Zhi should have known, but she called herself Miss, which was really puzzling.
Yu Qingli replied politely: "Ms. Lin, it's such a coincidence today. I didn't expect to meet you here."
"Yes, my father asked me to come and visit my cousin."
After a moment's silence, Lin Zhi spoke first, "Ever since we parted at the front lines, I've been worried about Miss Yu's safety. Now that she's returned safely, I'm relieved."
"Thank you Miss Lin for your concern!"
Yu Qingli was a little surprised. She didn't expect Lin Zhi to be so friendly to her, and she was a little confused about her purpose.
Lin Zhi's eyes were a little dazed, and she smiled self-deprecatingly and said, "Miss Yu, you and Brother Yan are truly in love, right?"
Yu Qingli didn't know how to answer for a moment. Were she and Murong Yanhui truly in love? Sometimes even she couldn't figure it out. At first, she had only had the intention of using him. There were few men in the world who were trustworthy, let alone the suave and romantic Prince Yan.
But after going through so many things along the way, the feelings between them have become deeper and deeper, to the point that she now wants to discuss everything with him. Her trust in him is probably more than she expected.
Without waiting for Yu Qingli to answer, Lin Zhi muttered to herself, "Even if he knew, what does it matter? Brother Yan only has you in his heart."
Yu Qingli didn't know how to answer. She wanted to comfort Lin Zhi and tell her that it was okay, that Murong Yanhui would definitely fall in love with her one day. But she felt that she couldn't say such words, because even thinking about it made her feel unbearable pain in her heart.
I was shocked instantly. It turned out that Murong Yanhui had already had such a significant impact on me without me knowing it?
Yu Qingli's eyes were dark and unclear, and her long eyelashes covered her eyelids, making it difficult to see the emotions in her eyes.
Fortunately, Lin Zhi wasn't really here to be sad and depressed. After a moment, she regained her usual optimistic smile and said, "Miss Yu, even if Brother Yan doesn't like me, it doesn't stop me from liking him. If I could just stay by his side as a concubine for the rest of my life, I would be willing to do that."
Looking at this woman who was so similar to her in her previous life and gave everything without any grudges, Yu Qingli suddenly felt a pang in her heart, "Why are you doing this? Aren't you going to waste your whole life?"
"Instead of spending my life with someone I don't even know, it's better to be with someone I love. Besides, I don't think Brother Yan is a stingy person. He will at least let me eat well and wear well. After all, I am the concubine bestowed upon him by His Majesty!"
Yu Qingli was speechless for a moment, sighing inwardly, it turned out that the word love was the most hurtful!
Yu Qingli did not speak again, and Lin Zhi also fell into silence. At the moment when the plum blossoms bloomed gorgeously, this scene was engraved in people's hearts.
Just when Yu Qingli was brought to Concubine Lin's palace by Murong Shiling, the Wolong Palace was in a mess. Everything was smashed to pieces, and the palace maids were kneeling on the ground. A woman was sitting on the only phoenix chair in the palace. She was holding a small porcelain bottle in her hand. She was Concubine Yu.
Next to Concubine Yu stood an expressionless palace maid. She lowered her head slightly and said something in Concubine Yu's ear. As she spoke, Concubine Yu's expression became complicated.
"Is this true? Are you sure it won't harm the baby in my belly?"
"Of course! Don't worry, Your Majesty. This medicine will only weaken your pulse. Don't forget, Your Majesty, the Queen is truly preparing to take action against you!"
Concubine Yu still seemed hesitant and anxious at the same time. She was about to smash all the things in the palace, but the emperor had no intention of coming over.
This made Concubine Yu feel a little uneasy. Logically speaking, the emperor had always been very fond of her, so why did he have no reaction after hearing such news? He even asked Eunuch Fu to send someone to convey a message, asking her not to make trouble even for the sake of the child in her belly.
The emperor's reaction simply illustrates one fact: he was either tired of her or believed the queen's words. Judging from the fact that he was still so affectionate to her when he left this morning, he must have been instigated by the queen and listened to what she said during the morning court session.
However, when she heard that the emperor went to see Concubine Lin and was traveling with Yu Qingli, Concubine Yu could no longer remain calm.
If Murong Shiling and Yu Qingli were together and talked about nonsense together, then the secret she had been keeping would be ruined. Thinking about her own attitude these days, Concubine Yu felt that she needed to call Murong Shiling from Concubine Lin.
So she believed the words of the palace maid beside her and made a big fuss at first. When that didn't work, the palace maid named Shuyi took out a small bottle from her side.
Concubine Yu was still hesitant, but Shu Yi was not in a hurry. She stood quietly aside waiting for Concubine Yu's decision.
Concubine Yu bit her lip, her slightly swollen face showing anxiety. She couldn't help but ask again, "Is His Majesty not here yet?"
"Your Majesty, we've already sent people. This is the second time. I'm afraid Your Majesty is unwilling..."
A deacon eunuch spoke respectfully, but was interrupted by Shu Yi before he could finish his words, "What do you know? How do you know whether His Majesty is willing or not? Could it be that you didn't even go in to report it?"
The young eunuch was so shocked that he dared not say a word. He just knelt there timidly and did not move. However, he was very dissatisfied in his heart. Shu Yi would not be able to be proud for many days. She was so proud before because Concubine Yu was favored. When the day comes that Concubine Yu is out of favor, how will she live?