nycdaug Chapter 213 The Emperor Loses His Control
Chapter 213 The Emperor Loses His Control
With the emperor's special permission, the carriage went directly into the inner hall and did not stop until it reached the outside of Yanqing Hall.
The Yanqing Palace had already been newly decorated, and the palace maids and eunuchs were making final preparations.
In addition to Yu Qingli, the families of some concubines in the palace were also invited into the palace. When they saw Yu Zhengsha and his family coming in, some people hurried forward to greet him, and the palace was very lively for a while.
Even some concubines who were not of very high status in the palace took the initiative to come and greet Yu Zhengsha, which shows that Yu Zhengsha's position in the court was unshakable.
"Ladies and gentlemen, it's getting late, please take your seats!"
A shrill voice interrupted everyone's greetings. Yu Qingli looked up and saw that it was the eunuch who went to the Fahua Temple with them.
After receiving the instructions, everyone hurriedly ended the topic and sat down at the table according to the seats that had been arranged in advance.
Yu Qingli looked over and saw the name of King Yan Murong Yanhui clearly written on the table diagonally opposite her, but there was no sign of him behind the table.
For some reason, I felt a little lost.
"The Emperor has arrived... The Empress has arrived..."
Following the eunuch's announcement, Murong Shileng appeared in front of everyone with the Queen and Concubine Lin. Everyone stood up from their seats and respectfully saluted Murong Shileng and others.
"Let's all get flat!"
Murong Shiling waved his hand and sat down with great momentum. Empress Li and Concubine Lin sat on his left and right.
Murong Cheng and Murong Yuan, who followed closely behind Murong Shiling, also sat in their respective seats. Only Murong Yanhui was absent.
"Where's my seventh brother?!"
Murong Shiling asked the eunuch beside him in a low voice. The eunuch said respectfully, "Your Majesty has forgotten that today is the anniversary of the death of the prince's biological mother. The prince is probably in his own bedroom."
Murong Shiling's expression changed, "Then there's no need to wait for him, clear the table!"
The eunuch responded and quickly cleared the table where Murong Yan was supposed to sit.
Yu Qingli, sitting across from him, was stunned. What was going on? What happened to Murong Yan?! But now wasn't the time to think about that. She had felt a vague sense of unease since entering the palace today. Could someone be plotting something bad against her? But who could it be?
Sitting on the main seat, Murong Shiling looked around and said, "Today is a day of reunion. I've invited you all to the palace today. It can be considered a family reunion. Everyone here is my family, so don't be restrained today. Just feel free to come as you please!"
"Thank you, Your Majesty!" Someone at the table raised their glass. It was Concubine Lin's father, a Grand Secretary of the Hanlin Academy. He raised his glass high and said with deep emotion, "Your Majesty has invited us to spend the festive season with you today. I am deeply grateful. I wish Your Majesty good health and all your wishes come true! I, this old minister, will drink first as a token of my respect!"
"I appreciate your kind words! I also wish you a long life and hope you will make more contributions to our Canghe."
"Hahaha……"
The king and his minister couldn't help but burst into laughter at the same time. Then, Yu Zhengsha stood up to toast. Murong Shileng glanced at the people in the Yu Mansion, and when he saw Yu Qingli, he opened his eyes wide in surprise.
"Empress Yu?!"
Murong Shileng suddenly stood up from his chair, the glass cup in his hand fell to the ground, and he stared at Yu Qingli who was sitting at the table with a fiery gaze.
Yu Zhengsha was shocked, while the Queen and Concubine Lin looked puzzled. The ministers present also looked in the direction Murong Shileng was looking.
Yu Qingli sat in the crowd, quiet and beautiful. Her golden dress outlined her graceful figure with charming curves. Although her makeup was simple, it could not hide her stunning beauty in every gesture, like a bright moon shining among the stars.
But, what did the Emperor call her just now?! Imperial Concubine Yu?!
Yu Qingli didn't move. She was not worried about being recognized, but she didn't expect it to happen so soon. However, she didn't intend to admit it. She believed that Yu Zhengsha, who knew the truth, would not betray her.
Murong Shiling couldn't hide his inner excitement. He strode down from the dragon throne and arrived in front of Yu Qingli in just three or two steps.
"Yu Liuli, you are Yu Liuli!" Murong Shileng's expression was very complicated, with happiness, excitement, blame, and anger!
These countless emotions made his well-maintained face look extremely scary. Yu Qingli then stood up from the chair in pretended panic, looking at Murong Shileng with a bewildered look.
"Your Majesty... Your Majesty has recognized the wrong person. Your servant... Your servant..."
Murong Shiling looked at her panicked face. Her stunning appearance looked exactly like Yu Liuli who performed a stunning dance at the birthday banquet that day.
Yu Qingli, Yu Liuli, the names are very similar, aren’t they?
Murong Shiling's eyes were filled with fanaticism as he stepped forward and grabbed Yu Qingli's arm, causing everyone present to gasp in disbelief.
"hiss……"
Murong Feng's face was extremely ugly. He regretted letting his mother give Jin Xialuo to Yu Qingli. Qingli was already outstanding in appearance. She usually went without makeup and often wore simple clothes, which made her not eye-catching. But today she was dressed like this. Even his father was confused?
Yu Qingli's big eyes were filled with tears, but she didn't dare to say anything. She just looked at Murong Feng not far away with a pleading look, which made him very embarrassed.
Yu Zhengsha took a step forward and stood in front of Yu Qingli. "Your Majesty, Your Majesty must have recognized the wrong person. This is my eldest daughter, Yu Qingli."
Murong Shiling was skeptical, but when he thought about it carefully, how could Prime Minister Yu's daughter become a dancer in the music hall? It seemed that he had recognized the wrong person.
Empress Li also stood up from her chair and walked over to Murong Shiling. She gently took his arm and spoke, half in a warning, half in an admonishment, "Your Majesty, how could Qingli be the mysterious Imperial Concubine Yu?! Qingli is dignified and polite, and comes from a noble family. Moreover, not long ago, Your Majesty personally issued an edict agreeing to her wedding with Feng'er."
Murong Shiling frowned. Could it be that he really saw it wrong?
Murong Shiling reluctantly let go of Yu Qingli's hand, but he couldn't calm down the excitement in his heart.
He looked at Yu Qingli again reluctantly. They looked so similar, especially her eyes. No matter how he looked at her, he felt like they were the same woman.
Seeing Murong Shileng let go, Queen Li finally breathed a sigh of relief. She looked at Yu Qingli thoughtfully, and then returned to her seat with Murong Shileng.
However, Murong Shiling seemed to have no interest in appreciating the moon anymore. His gaze was always fixed on Yu Qingli, with inquiry and indescribable emotions in his eyes.
Queen Li, sitting beside her, was terrified. What had happened to His Majesty? Why was he so obsessed with Yu Qingli, whom he had only met once?
Thinking of Yu Qingli's previous marriage fortune-telling sign, the Emperor Swallow! Could it be that the Emperor mentioned here is not Murong Feng, but the current Emperor Murong Shiling?
Thinking of this, Queen Li's expression became more complicated. If this was true, she really needed to be on guard against Yu Qingli.
Queen Li looked towards Yu Qingli, only to see her shrinking back into her chair, a look of worry and fear on her face. Although that face was somewhat attractive, it was in no way the same as the mysterious woman who had captivated the whole city with her dance at the birthday banquet that day.
Perhaps she was thinking too much. Murong Shiling was only obsessed with Yu Liuli because he didn't get it. The most unforgettable things in life are what you haven't got and what you have lost.
It just so happens that Yu Liuli possesses both of these qualities. It seems that she is a very scheming woman.
What Queen Li didn't understand was that since she had gone to such great lengths to perform a dance in the palace, why did she escape from the palace after Murong Shiling fell in love with her?
Although it seems that he was reluctant to accept the invitation, the woman has not been heard from since then.
Murong Shileng stared at Yu Qingli, but seeing her cautious look, he suddenly felt that he had recognized the wrong person. How could the arrogant Yu Liuli look like this?
I couldn't help feeling a little disappointed and didn't even have the mood to continue the banquet.
"I am a little tired. I will return to Wolong Palace first. The rest of the matter will be left to the Queen."
Murong Shiling stood up and left. Empress Li and Concubine Lin felt relieved. It seemed that His Majesty had really admitted his mistake.
Soon, Queen Li could no longer sit still. She thought that this was a time when Murong Shiling was extremely depressed, but it was also the best time to express her concern.
After giving a few instructions, Queen Li also left. Concubine Lin naturally thought of this, so she would not let Queen Li take the lead alone, so she followed Queen Li's footsteps and left together.
The banquet continued, and with the departure of Murong Shiling and others, the scene became much more relaxed and lively, and some people even started to make fun of Yu Qingli.
"The Prime Minister is truly blessed to have two daughters who are both so charming and beautiful."
"Not only that, I heard that the Yu family will be having a wedding soon. When the time comes, the Prime Minister must reward us with a glass of wine."
Yu Zhengsha was burning with anger, but he still put on a smile as he dealt with these court ministers.
Yu Qingli, this troublemaker, he will never let her off today!
Seeing that Yu Zhengsha was not angry about the previous incident, the ministers felt a little bored. After a brief greeting, they went to drink and enjoy the moon.
Yu Zhengsha also had time to arrange the next things.
"Jiang Bai!"
Yu Zhengsha called out softly, and Jiang Bai quickly stepped forward, "Master, is it time to start?"
Yu Zhengsha asked, "Is everything ready?!"
"Yes, everything is ready, just waiting for the prey to take the bait."
Yu Zhengsha nodded slightly, "Well done! Then, let's take action!"
Jiang Bai retreated respectfully, his figure disappearing into the darkness. Yu Qingli saw all of this. He wanted to harm her?! It wouldn't be that easy!
A faint smile appeared on his lips, but it was still unknown who would win!