ebookland Chapter 586 Participating in Disaster Relief
Chapter 586 Participating in Disaster Relief
What a great opportunity! Murong Feng is not here, Murong Cheng is not here, and Lin Yutang is not here. He is the only one in the entire capital who can accompany Lili.
But if I bring back some aged osmanthus wine, Yu Qingli will definitely be very happy.
Murong Yan thought about it and finally decided that it would be better to stay in the capital with Lili.
He stood up decisively and said, "No!"
"Little Imperial Uncle..." Murong Feng was about to continue speaking when Murong Shiling interrupted him, "Alright, alright, don't you understand your Little Imperial Uncle's temperament? It's useless to say anything. Just let him be."
Murong Feng could only grit his teeth and wait in silence until the court was dismissed.
However, he was unwilling to accept it in his heart. Every time Murong Cheng wanted to take the initiative to participate in something, Murong Feng always felt that there was a problem, just like the last case of cheating in the imperial examination. If it weren't for Murong Cheng's secret investigation, how could he have failed?
Murong Feng hated Murong Cheng's treacherous tactics, and a lingering sense of resentment grew. What should he do? Murong Cheng's calm demeanor revealed a clear plan. He must have known the details of last night's 800-mile express trip, and was just waiting to see how he'd get involved.
The more Murong Feng thought about it, the angrier he became, and he overturned all the tea bowls on the table to the ground.
The finest glass and white jade cup was shattered into thousands of pieces, and a piece of flying debris almost pierced the upper of someone's shoe.
"Oh, who is this blind person who broke my favorite teacup?" A sweet voice reached his ears. Murong Feng turned around and saw Murong Yuan standing at the door with her cheeks slightly flushed. She looked around and saw that there was only one person in the room. She immediately put on a smile and walked over. "Brother, what's wrong? Why are you so angry?"
Murong Feng thought he still needed to use his sister to win over Lin Yutang, so he suppressed his anger and asked, "Why did you have time to come here today? Normally, when I want to see you, you act wild as a horse."
"Brother, Yuan'er is not as you said." Murong Yuan smiled shyly, her brows full of autumn water.
Murong Feng had been around women for a long time, so he naturally understood that Murong Yuan was in love. Her behavior and speech had inexplicably become more feminine, and she was no longer as naughty as before.
"Tell me, what do you want from me? Don't try to fool me with some story about missing your brother."
Murong Yuan smiled when she heard this, "Brother really understands me. I came here because I want to ask you something."
"What is it that you care so much about?"
"It's not a big deal. I heard today that my father was angry in the court about the epidemic in Jiangnan. I want to ask my brother, can I go with him?"
"As a girl, why would you go out and show up in public? You'd better stay in the palace and learn some needlework."
"What's so good about learning that? I'm almost breaking bones from sitting so much." Murong Yuan pouted, "Royal brother, you love Yuan'er the most, so take Yuan'er with you. Yuan'er has never left the capital, let alone what Jiangnan looks like. I don't even know where it is."
Murong Yuan tugged at Murong Feng's sleeve, speaking coquettishly. Murong Feng looked at her, secretly wanting to laugh in his heart. He knew that this girl must have heard that he was going to bring Lin Yutang with him, so she came here to make trouble.
Thinking that the disaster might not be serious, and that he really wanted to win over the talented Lin Yutang, Murong Feng pretended to refuse and finally agreed.
Murong Yuan smiled so much that her eyebrows were not visible, and she hugged Murong Feng and kept praising him.
At this moment, the light at the door dimmed, and the brother and sister turned their heads at the same time, but Murong Yuan exclaimed "Huh" in surprise.
Yu Qingli glanced at the two siblings and bowed softly to Murong Feng. Although there had never been any intimate behavior between the two of them, Yu Qingli would still give Murong Feng enough face in front of others.
"How come you have time to come here today?" Murong Feng was a little surprised. Since Yu Qingli married into the mansion, she rarely came to see him on her own initiative.
"I heard that Your Highness will be going to Jiangnan soon?" Yu Qingli said calmly, "I haven't been back for a long time. I would like to ask Your Highness to take me with you to take a look."
Murong Yuan raised her eyebrows when she heard this, "No!"
"Why not?" Yu Qingli looked at Murong Yuan calmly.
Although this woman is used to being domineering, she still has a childish temper. Her face is moody, but it is all her true nature.
"I said no, and that's it!" Murong Yuan said, her hands on her hips in a domineering manner. "My royal brother is going to visit the disaster victims on behalf of our father. How can you, a female relative, go along? Besides, if you have a problem with the climate or something, my royal brother will have to take care of you. So, is he going to do things for our father, or is he going to take care of you?"
Yu Qingli smiled again upon hearing this. "Thank you for your concern, my dear sister. However, I was born in Jiangnan, so I definitely won't have any problems with acclimatization. Besides, wouldn't it be encouraging for the people of Jiangnan to travel with the eldest prince and his family? It would also give them more confidence to overcome the epidemic. But my dear sister, you have never left the capital. If you accidentally suffer from acclimatization, will His Highness take care of you or will he do things for our father?"
Murong Yuan was interrupted by Yu Qingli and her face flushed red. She stomped her feet and turned around to grab Murong Feng's sleeve, "Royal brother, look at the Royal Sister-in-law bullying me."
Murong Feng glanced at Yu Qingli. She stood calmly with her back to the light, her whole body coated with a layer of gentle light gold. Her eyebrows and eyes were filled with her usual calm and faint smile, a temperament that made him feel ashamed of himself.
Murong Feng was very unhappy, however, Yu Qingli was very confident. She really couldn't understand Murong Feng any better. This man and Yu Zhengsha were essentially the same. Both were people who would do anything to achieve their goals. In a sense, Murong Feng was even more despicable than Yu Zhengsha. After all, Yu Zhengsha still had the bottom line of a scholar's pride, while Murong Feng had no bottom line at all.
As long as it is beneficial to him, he can always retreat again and again. This time, she deliberately mentioned the benefits of taking her with her, just to let Murong Feng make his own choice.
Seeing Murong Feng remained silent for a long time, Murong Yuan could only say, "Yu Qingli, you were born in Jiangnan, so you're naturally familiar with the place. But I've never been there once. You should stay at home and take care of the residence for your brother. What's wrong with me going there?"
Yu Qingli smiled faintly, "Royal sister, wouldn't it be better if you and I go together? It would be better for the sisters-in-law to look after each other."
"Who wants to look after you?" Murong Yuan was truly irritated. Although she was arrogant and domineering, she was not stupid. She had noticed that day during the Yeyan period that Lin Yutang treated Yu Qingli differently. This time, she had originally gone after Lin Yutang, but Yu Qingli had also intervened. How could she not resent him? She had originally thought that she could get rid of Yu Qingli, and that she could use this opportunity to get more contact with Lin Yutang, and that Lin Yutang would definitely fall at her feet.
After all, according to the Queen Mother, what man doesn't appreciate beauty? Furthermore, his status could bring Lin Yutang many benefits, so why would he still be obsessed with a woman who was already married to someone else?
The more Murong Yuan thought about it, the angrier she became. Wasn't this Yu Qingli born to be against her?!
"How can you be so ungrateful? Look at your small body that never leaves the house. If you go to the disaster area, you will definitely cause trouble. Just wait quietly in the mansion."
Yu Qingli looked at Murong Yuan slightly, sizing her up and down. Although she didn't say a word, Murong Yuan felt her scalp tingling. She felt a little uneasy in her heart, turned around and grabbed Murong Feng, silently asking for help again.
Murong Feng had already thought it through. Murong Cheng went to the territory of his mother's family, so it would be a good idea for him to take Yu Qingli with him. Although he had never seen through this woman, she was his concubine after all. The officials in the Jiangnan area would more or less be on his side. In addition, it was just as Yu Qingli said, as long as he took her with him, his popularity among the people of Jiangnan would definitely be different.
Murong Cheng gained a lot of fame through this imperial examination, and he couldn't fall behind.
"Yuan'er, don't make a fuss. Jiangnan is your sister-in-law's hometown. I haven't been there for many years. It's only right that I take her with me this time." Murong Feng stood up and said with a smile: "Speaking of which, it's my negligence that I haven't brought you back to visit for so long."
Yu Qingli took a step back without leaving any trace, lowered her head and said, "Your Highness is busy with official duties."
Murong Feng's hand, which was stretched out midway, froze for a moment, and then he said, "Alright, it's settled. You all go down and make your preparations. I'm afraid we'll have to leave tomorrow. I still have some people and things to decide, so you all go back."
Yu Qingli had achieved her goal, so she naturally didn't stay any longer. She nodded slightly and walked out.
Murong Yuan looked at Yu Qingli, then at Murong Feng, and suddenly realized that she was alone and helpless. Even Murong Feng, who had always loved her the most, was now partial to Yu Qingli.
She snorted fiercely and forcefully, ran out of the house quickly, and bumped into Yu Qingli hard as she passed by her.
Xiluo hurriedly supported Yu Qingli and was about to curse, but was stopped by Yu Qingli.
She looked at Murong Yuan's back as she trotted out and shook her head helplessly.
The King of Xiang had feelings, but the goddess had no intention, but now the situation is exactly the opposite. Life, as Lin Yutang wrote in his poem, is always annoyed by the heartless.
But sometimes, I envy Murong Yuan, who can express herself so freely. Even if she cries, she can cry freely and without reservation. But I have to be cautious and tread carefully. What's the point of all this?
In an instant, she felt a little bored. Yu Qingli returned to the yard and went into the house, leaning against the table without saying a word. A piece of gold-sprinkled floral paper on the table was lifted up by the wind and flew out of the window like a butterfly.
Yu Qingli was too lazy to pick it up. She just looked up at the flowery note rising and falling, as if her life was always out of her control. Suddenly, a hand clamped the flowery note, with slender and strong fingers, with the strength she was familiar with.
"Being affectionate yet being annoyed by the heartless?" Murong Yan looked towards the window.
Inside the carved window lattice, a woman with picturesque features sat upright, a hint of melancholy between her brows, like a melancholic lilac maiden in a rainy alley. An unknown flower bush slanted across the window lattice from the eaves, casting a faint, small shadow just across the woman's forehead. The plum blossom-like lines on her forehead further blurred her features into the distant mountains.