allonlinenovel Chapter 231 The Queen Arrives
Chapter 231 The Queen Arrives
Just as Murong Yan finished her reply, a high female voice broke through the air, startling everyone present.
It’s just that everyone has different moods!
Murong Yanhui and Murong Shiling were both a little unhappy, but Yu Qingli was delighted and quickly stepped forward to salute the visitor, "Your Majesty, I pay my respects to the Queen."
Queen Li came forward with a kind face and helped Yu Qingli up with her own hands. "Good child, no need to be so polite. From now on, just call me aunt in private."
"Yes! Auntie."
Yu Qingli did not refuse. She addressed him like that in front of the emperor in order to remind Murong Shileng that, in name, he was her uncle.
Empress Li pulled Yu Qingli to a chair to the side and sat her down. She then stepped forward and saluted Murong Shiling. "Your Majesty, the palace is quite bustling today. I just felt a little strange. I clearly ordered Xiao Linzi to go to the Yu Mansion to pick her up this morning, but it's already past noon and Qingli hasn't arrived yet. I didn't expect Qingli to be summoned by Your Majesty for you."
Murong Shiling snorted coldly, "What? I haven't held you accountable yet, yet you're here to accuse me?"
"Your Majesty, what are you talking about? I am only telling the truth. Besides, I am only worried about Qingli's safety."
"If you care so much about me, why don't you take care of Yuan'er? It's all because of you that Yuan'er has become so spoiled today!" Murong Shiling took advantage of the situation.
Queen Li's eyes turned cold, but she finally compromised and said, "Your Majesty is right. Regarding Yuan'er, I was really wrong. I have already taught Yuan'er a lesson. Fortunately, I did not cause any harm to Qingli."
"If this continues, it will be too late by the time any harm is done."
Empress Li, however, did not seem to want to continue discussing this topic. She turned to Murong Yan and said, "Your Highness, I just heard you were going to bring Qingli back to the palace. Doesn't Your Highness know that Qingli is already engaged?"
"So what? My brother has just agreed to reconsider this matter, so don't worry, my sister-in-law. Who knows, maybe I will be the one to marry Lili in the end."
"Your Majesty, is what the King of Yan said true?"
Murong Shiling nodded, "I do have this intention!"
"Your Majesty, this is absolutely unacceptable!"
Queen Li was horrified. She couldn't understand why Murong Shiling would agree to such a ridiculous thing from Prince Yan?
Murong Shiling glanced at Queen Li and said, "I am still considering this matter, so Queen, there is no need to get too excited."
Queen Li hesitated to speak. She knew that the Prince of Yan must not know about that matter. Otherwise, even if he had no such intention originally, he would probably become disloyal because of it.
Thinking of this, Queen Li said, "Your Majesty, since you are still considering this matter, why not let me take Qingli back first? She will have to stay in the palace for some time anyway, so there is no need to rush, right?"
"It seems that the Empress's sister-in-law has already made all the arrangements. In that case, I'll leave Lili to the Empress's sister-in-law."
Murong Yanhui did not continue to pester her. He knew that things would not go so smoothly, but it was worth it to rescue Yu Qingli from Murong Shiling by kneeling down once.
Dignity is not worth mentioning at all in front of love!
Murong Yan exchanged a few polite words and turned to leave. His back seemed to be relieved. Compared to Murong Feng, he was more worried that Yu Qingli would be left in the palace by Murong Shiling. If that was the result, Yu Qingli would probably be living a life worse than death!
The autumn wind was blowing, and Murong Yanhui's clothes were fluttering, looking very free and easy.
After Murong Yanhui left, Queen Li hurriedly ordered her servants to bring Yu Qingli back to the palace first and then make arrangements, while she herself stayed.
Although Queen Li did not know what means Murong Yanhui used to make Murong Shiling compromise, she was very clear about one thing: she had to convince His Majesty, otherwise, everything would be meaningless.
"Isn't the Queen going back yet?"
Murong Shileng was a little surprised. The queen showed up at such a timely moment. It seemed that she was well-informed. However, since her goal had been achieved, why didn't she leave?
Empress Li was dignified and respectful. "Your Majesty, I came here today because I have something to discuss with you."
"Speak!" Murong Shileng was a little impatient. The cooked duck flew away, which made him very unhappy.
Queen Li naturally knew that Murong Shiling was in a bad mood and probably not in a good mood, but some things would be more effective if they were said when he was in a bad mood.
"Your Majesty, do you remember the first time you met me?"
Empress Li suddenly spoke up, completely unrelated to the topic, which surprised Murong Shiling. He then frowned and said, "If the Empress wants to reminisce about the past, please come another time. I still have a lot of memorials to review today, and I'm very busy!"
"Your Majesty, please don't be angry for now. How about listening to what I have to say? What I want to say today is related to the fortune I drew at the Fahua Temple that year!"
Murong Shiling, who was about to turn around and leave, suddenly stopped. It seemed that he was indeed impressed by that.
"You mean, the Emperor Swallow!"
Queen Li burst into laughter, "Your Majesty has a really good memory..."
"Stop talking nonsense and get to the point!"
Queen Li bowed and said, "Yes! Actually, not long ago, another woman won this Imperial Swallow!"
Murong Shiling suddenly turned around, his sharp eyes fixed on Queen Li's face, "Who is it?!"
"Yu Qingli!"
"It's actually her!" Murong Shiling was surprised but also felt it was natural. A woman like that was indeed not an ordinary person. His brows furrowed, and his face was expressionless. "So, what is the Queen's intention in telling me this now?"
"I was just thinking that the fact that Yu Qingli drew the Emperor's Swallow is probably not just known to us. Maybe others know about it too, such as... the King of Yan!"
Murong Shiling's expression was gloomy and unclear, but he vaguely felt that what the queen said made sense. The Prince of Yan had always been romantic and passionate, but also unruly. He had never been heard of giving up his dignity and begging others for a woman.
The reason Murong Yanhui went to such lengths was probably not just because he liked Yu Qingli. Could it be that his real purpose was...
Murong Shiling's eyes turned cold. It seemed that there was no need to discuss the matter of arranged marriage any further!
Seeing the coldness in Murong Shiling's eyes, Queen Li smiled as if she was bathed in spring breeze. This world can only belong to her son, and no one can take it away before Feng'er ascends the throne.
"Your Majesty, regarding Feng'er and Qingli's marriage..."
"Proceed as usual!"
After saying this, Murong Shiling strode away. The Emperor Swallow, that woman actually drew the Emperor Swallow! Was this fate?
Murong Shiling actually thought of the scene when he met Empress Li and her sisters in the Fahua Temple more than ten years ago. He even clearly remembered that the marriage lot that Empress Li drew at that time was Emperor Yan.
Perhaps, this is the legendary destiny!
The matter was resolved smoothly, and Queen Li even walked with a spring in her step, especially when she thought that Murong Feng's wedding would be soon, she felt a vague feeling of double happiness.
Meanwhile, Yu Qingli was taken to Chaofeng Palace to wait. Chaofeng Palace was the central harem, so it was more solemn and dignified than the other concubines' palaces. Even the courtyard was only planted with a few albizzia trees, presumably ordered by Murong Feng. He had a paranoid love for albizzia trees.
It was autumn, and Yu Qingli gathered the cloak around her shoulders and waited patiently and respectfully. The Queen had just rescued her, and it was only right that she should thank her sincerely!
"Let me go, you lowly slaves! Open the door and let this princess out!"
There was a faint sound of angry shouting, which made Yu Qingli frown slightly. It should be Murong Yuan. She must have been punished for what happened just now. However, based on Yu Qingli's understanding of her, after this, Murong Yuan would only hate him even more.
"Qingli girl..."
The intimate low call brought Yu Qingli back to her senses. She turned her head and saw the face that looked 50% similar to her mother. She looked a little dazed. At that moment, she seemed to hear her mother's voice. Her mother didn't seem to like calling her name either. She always called her "girl".
Yu Qingli stood up from her chair and knelt down to pay respect to the Queen. "Qingli greets Her Majesty the Queen. May Her Majesty be blessed with good health."
The Queen grabbed Yu Qingli's hand, helped her up, and said, "Girl, you are too polite. From today on, in the palace, except for His Majesty, I will allow you not to bow!"
"This...I'm afraid it's a little inappropriate."
"What's wrong with that, Qingli? You are my niece, so your status is naturally much more noble than others. Just remember this!"
Yu Qingli lowered her eyebrows and closed her eyes, "Qingli will remember it."
Queen Li then smiled with satisfaction, pulled Yu Qingli to sit down together, and her eyes fell on Meihong and Xiluo behind Yu Qingli.
"These two are..."
Yu Qingli quickly introduced them, "Your Majesty, these are Qingli's personal maids, one is Meihong and the other is Xiluo." Then she said to Meihong and the others, "What are you standing there for? Hurry up and pay your respects to Your Majesty!"
"Meihong, Xiluo pays respects to the Queen, may the Queen be blessed with good health and happiness!"
"Alright, everyone, get up. They are all pretty, especially Xiluo. She is brave and knowledgeable. I like her very much."
"Your Majesty, you are too kind. Compared to the sisters in the palace, they are nothing!"
The queen showed a satisfied smile on her face. This Yu Qingli was quite sensible.
"Qingli, Yuan'er was naughty earlier and made you stand outside the palace gate for over an hour. I've already taught her a lesson. I hope you won't be angry with her."
"How could that be? Her Highness the Princess has a straightforward personality. Qingli is envious, so how could she be angry?"
"That's good, but if you do something wrong you must be punished, otherwise you will be lawless after you get married. I have already punished her to face the wall and reflect on her mistakes. She can only come out of the room when she has figured it out."
Yu Qingli secretly found it funny. In fact, whether she was punished or not had nothing to do with her.