12dz Chapter 402: All your wishes come true
Chapter 402: All your wishes come true
Queen Li saw Murong Shiling's anger and was dissatisfied. Wasn't it just a play with a palace maid? Yu Qingli actually found her way here. What a troublemaker.
What made Empress Li even more angry was that the Emperor had been upset about Murong Feng's affairs these past few days. Now, it was all good, completely helping the Crown Prince. Did Yu Qingli do this on purpose? It must be!
The more Queen Li thought about it, the more she found this woman annoying. If it weren't for her special fate, she really wouldn't want Feng'er to marry her.
In contrast, Murong Shiling's eyes were red with anger. He had always been gentle, but this time he was truly furious. "Someone, get someone to bring the eldest prince over!"
Soon, palace servants went to look for him. Empress Li nervously tried to comfort him, "Your Majesty, calm down. This matter has not been concluded yet. We still don't know whether it is true or not. I think Feng'er is not so tactless..."
"Stop talking to me! If you hadn't spoiled him, Murong Feng wouldn't have done such despicable things. It really brought shame to the royal family!"
The queen was scolded for no reason and she hated Yu Qingli even more. This stupid and ignorant woman could have said it at any other time, but she chose to expose this matter at this time. Did she think Feng'er didn't have enough trouble?
However, when Murong Shiling got so angry, Queen Li didn't know what to say for a moment. She knew very well that the more she said, the more mistakes she would make.
The hall fell silent for a moment. The emperor had a stern face, the empress had a cold expression, and Yu Qingli's eyes were blurred with tears. She looked pitiful, which was very consistent with her status and age.
Soon, Murong Feng's tall figure appeared in the hall. It seemed that the prince's actions in the past few days had hindered Murong Feng. Looking at his usually gentle face, there was no trace of gentleness at this moment.
Murong Shiling had a look of rage on his face. From the moment Murong Feng appeared, the atmosphere in the entire palace cooled down. Even Queen Li, who had lived with Murong Shiling for many years, felt a chill. Only Yu Qingli was in a mood to watch the show.
Adding insult to injury probably describes Murong Feng's current situation.
"You beast! Kneel down before me!"
Before Murong Feng got close, he felt something flying towards him. He couldn't dodge in front of the emperor, so he could only let the teacup thrown by Murong Shiling hit his forehead. Blood gushed out immediately, causing Queen Li to let out a low cry.
Murong Feng knelt down properly, but his back was straight, and he looked like he had a clear conscience. Even Yu Qingli couldn't help but sigh that his acting skills were even better than those of the actors on the stage.
"You rebellious son! I used to think you were a clean-minded person who wouldn't get into unnecessary trouble, but now you've been causing me trouble one after another. Being the second daughter of the Yu family was embarrassing enough, and now you're even messing with a palace maid? And a palace maid from the prince's consort? It seems you haven't taken my teachings to heart!"
Murong Feng's face turned pale, and a flash of gloom flashed across his eyes, but it was enough for Yu Qingli to see clearly. Her heart immediately turned cold. She wanted to see how Murong Feng would defend himself now that things had come to this.
Murong Feng kowtowed heavily, and his already injured forehead hit the marble floor, staining the ground with blood.
Queen Li felt extremely distressed and quickly knelt down beside Murong Shiling. Seeing this, Murong Shiling quickly reached out to help her up, "Queen, what are you doing?"
"Your Majesty, even if Feng'er is wrong, we should listen to his explanation carefully. Now that he hasn't said anything, Your Majesty has already punished him. If he knows the truth and it is different from what Your Majesty expected, won't he regret it?"
"I have my own plans in mind."
"Your Majesty, Feng'er has always been calm and composed. This incident is truly bizarre. Even if he is ignorant, he would not provoke Zhenzhen and this maid at the same time."
Murong Shiling fell into deep thought, clearly shaken by Empress Li's words. Empress Li continued, "How many people in the court are watching Feng'er make mistakes now? I don't believe Feng'er would be so foolish. Even if Your Majesty doesn't trust Feng'er's character, shouldn't you trust his wisdom?"
Murong Shiling thought about it and it made sense. His eldest son had always been patient and would definitely not do such things at such a critical moment. But the facts were there, and he wanted to listen carefully to his son's explanation.
"Get up! Queen, you should get up too." Murong Shiling's tone softened a little. "Explain what's going on."
Murong Feng didn't stand up immediately after hearing this, but simply kowtowed again. "Father, I know things have been going wrong in the palace lately. I didn't want to say it, but now that things have come to this, I can no longer care. I did do some ridiculous things, but I didn't do them voluntarily. In fact, someone deliberately drugged me."
"Who is so bold?" Murong Shiling was furious, while Yu Qingli beside him sneered. Drugging? How could he dare to say that?
Murong Feng remained calm and said, "That is indeed the case. However, because so much time has passed, and this is such a despicable thing, I feel guilty for not reporting it to you in time."
"So, have you found the person who drugged you?"
"This...it's hard for me to say, but he's definitely someone who can't stand seeing me do well. I guess he can't do anything else to me, so he resorts to such dirty tricks."
Murong Feng lowered his eyes, his tone respectful and reasonable. The lie became the truth in his mouth. Even Yu Qingli, who had seen enough, couldn't help but sigh. Why hadn't she noticed Murong Feng's lies before? It was like those promises he'd made to her, perhaps just lies he'd made on a whim.
Yu Qingli secretly clenched her fists to calm her restless heart.
No rush! No rush! Since things have come to this point, she might as well take advantage of the situation!
So Yu Qingli stepped forward in this moment of silence and saluted the Emperor and Empress, "Your Majesty, Your Majesty, Qingli has a favor to ask."
Queen Li was somewhat dissatisfied. What tricks was Yu Qingli up to? Before she could even open her mouth, Murong Shiling spoke up, "If you have anything to say, just say it. Regardless of whether Feng'er was willing or not, she has hurt you and wronged you."
Yu Qingli's eyes reddened at the right moment, but she no longer looked sad. Instead, she held a resolute look in her eyes and eyebrows. "I beg you, Father, the Emperor, and Mother, to let Meihong follow His Highness!"
This request surprised Empress Li, and the Emperor as well. Murong Feng even turned to look at her. He was truly confused by this woman. Logically, she had brought this matter before her father, the Emperor, and the Empress Dowager. Wasn't she just trying to make fun of him? He even began to suspect that Yu Qingli was doing this for the Crown Prince.
But at this moment, Murong Feng was really a little uncertain. What was this woman's purpose?
Mei Hong, who was kneeling on the side, couldn't help but open her eyes wide, with a look of disbelief. Just before this, she was still worried that she would be imprisoned or beheaded. After all, having an affair with the master and causing trouble in the palace was indeed not a glorious thing in the palace, and the palace's traditional way of dealing with it was nothing more than handling it secretly.
But now, Mei Hong heard words that made her completely unbelievable. Yu Qingli actually suggested that she follow the eldest prince. This was like a dream. If she had proposed it herself, it would definitely be rejected. However, if Yu Qingli proposed it, the situation would be completely different.
Not to mention Mei Hong, the person involved, even Xiluo couldn't understand why the young lady did this. However, Xiluo soon understood Yu Qingli's thoughts. At this time, kicking someone when they are down would not only do no good, but might even make Empress Li hold a grudge against them. It would be better to go with the flow and let the eldest prince take Mei Hong in first, and then make other plans later.
"Qingli, do you know what you are saying?"
"Your Majesty, Qingli knows!" Yu Qingli lowered her head, making it impossible to see her expression.
"Then may I know what you think?"
"This matter is ultimately a private matter of the royal family. Rather than letting the news leak out and damage the royal reputation, it would be better to let the eldest prince marry Mei Hong. Besides, Mei Hong is pregnant with royal blood, isn't she?"
Yu Qingli's tone was very flat, as if she was talking about something that had nothing to do with her. This attitude was very different from her previous grievances, and it made Murong Feng very uneasy.
"It's rare that you have such a broad mind and character, Qingli." The emperor was very pleased. "But wouldn't this be unfair to you?"
Everyone knew very well what Yu Qingli's decision meant. It not only acknowledged Mei Hong, but also acknowledged the child in her belly. There are three unfilial acts, and the worst is to have no descendants. Even if Yu Qingli has her own child in the future, Mei Hong's child will still be the legitimate eldest grandson of the emperor.
Yu Qingli laughed at herself, "Thank you for your concern, Father. It's not like I feel wronged at all. It was Qingli's own negligence. Besides, Meihong has been with me for many years. I had been thinking of letting His Highness take her in as a concubine. Now it's just the right time."
After Yu Qingli finished speaking, she felt Murong Feng's gaze. She simply looked up at him, with a look of grievance and forbearance in her slightly red eyes. This expression made Murong Feng believe that all she did was because she still had him in her heart.
"Your Majesty, since Qingli has said so, let's do it. It's not a big deal anyway." Queen Li began to make a big deal out of a small matter.
Murong Shileng sighed, looked at Yu Qingli with complicated eyes, and said only, "Queen, you make the decision." Then he turned away without even looking at Murong Feng.
As soon as the emperor left, Empress Li waved her sleeves and said, "Then, this matter is settled. Meihong will return to the palace for the time being. She will choose a day later and go directly to serve the eldest prince."
Mei Hong was delighted and expressed her gratitude profusely. Queen Li felt a little annoyed and waved her hand to let her go first, but left Murong Feng alone.