ebookland Chapter 497: Game within a Game (2)
Chapter 497: Game within a Game (2)
Yu Qingli looked calm and composed, her confident and lively eyes were brighter than the stars in the night sky. She refilled Murong Feng's wine glass and served him the food herself.
"Your Highness has been wronged. The food in this cell is always unpalatable. Try this shad. I specially asked the imperial kitchen to send it here."
Murong Feng looked at Yu Qingli, who was so gentle so rarely, and couldn't help feeling emotional. He really couldn't understand this woman in front of him anymore. He said that she had feelings for him, but she always seemed indifferent and distant. He said that she was ruthless to him, but when it was clear that she wanted to keep a distance from him, she secretly came to visit him in the cell. After all, since the incident, even his mother had not set foot in the cell to avoid suspicion.
Murong Feng put down the wine glass in his hand, the sweet aroma of osmanthus wine still lingering in his mouth. "Qingli, it's rare that you still remember me at a time like this. It's really surprising. Aren't you worried that this will be discovered and you'll be implicated?"
"Your Highness is wrong. Since you and I are husband and wife, we should naturally share hardships. Moreover, Your Majesty was only temporarily deceived by the treacherous people. Your Highness will endure the injustice for a few days and will be released soon."
Murong Feng laughed at himself, "Once someone enters the Ministry of Justice's prison, how many people can escape safely? Even if they do, I'm afraid they'll never have a chance of becoming emperor, right?"
"Your Highness...are you ready to give up?"
Yu Qingli held the wine glass in her hand, her eyes burning.
"What else can I do if I don't give up? Father is really angry this time. I know him, he will never allow anyone to covet his position. Frankly, I was a little too impatient."
"For Your Highness, this is indeed a very good opportunity. If it succeeds immediately, it will save you several years of waiting. However, I didn't expect things to change so suddenly. It was really unexpected."
Murong Feng took another sip of wine, feeling a burning sensation in his heart. "Qingli, what's the situation outside now? Are the Crown Prince and the others planning to kill me?"
"Don't worry, Your Highness. I'm here and no one will touch you. Just wait here and you'll be released soon."
Murong Feng looked at Yu Qingli with a hint of suspicion. The confidence in her eyes was contagious, but what could a mere woman like her be capable of? Thinking about it carefully, even when his father abolished his title of Crown Prince, he had never been so angry. He could clearly see the word disappointment in his father's eyes.
Murong Feng sighed, "Qingli, at this moment, even my mother might be helpless, so what can you do..."
"Of course I have my own way. I came here today mainly to tell Your Highness that everything is safe. I have already taken care of the jailers in this prison. Moreover, due to Your Highness's status, I don't think it will be too difficult for Your Highness. However, I am afraid that your life will be a little hard. After today, I am afraid I will not have time to visit Your Highness again. But rest assured, Your Highness, when things turn around, I will come to greet You in person!"
Yu Qingli's words were so confident and sincere that Murong Feng couldn't help but believe her. Moreover, from the moment Yu Qingli appeared in this cell, his opinion of this woman suddenly changed.
A person who can bring you hope in desperate situations will never be forgotten.
Murong Feng's heart was moved, "Qingli..."
Yu Qingli did not linger any longer and put on her cloak again. Before leaving, she turned her head to look at Murong Feng and smiled slightly. This smile made Murong Feng's heart tremble. Yu Qingli, Yu Qingli! If he could walk out of this cell, he would definitely treat her a thousand times better!
What he didn't see was the sudden indifference on Yu Qingli's face after she turned around, as well as the disgust and hatred in her eyes. What he didn't expect was that all Yu Qingli did was to break the ice of doubt in his heart bit by bit, and stab him after he completely exposed his heart.
As soon as Yu Qingli came out of the cell, Xiluo hurriedly came up to her, "Miss."
Yu Qingli was obviously not in a good mood. She just responded softly and then got on a carriage not far away with Xiluo.
"Is the matter done?"
The familiar and low voice made Yu Qingli's expression relax a little. The next second, she fell into a warm embrace. In the darkness, she could even feel the breath of the person behind her.
"Ok!"
"How did the conversation go? Did he... hug you like this?"
Yu Qingli smelled a distinct sourness in the tone and couldn't help but chuckle. She gently took away the hand of the person behind her, feeling inexplicably happy. "Is the prince jealous?"
"So what?" Murong Yanhui admitted generously, "This shows that I care about you, hmm..."
Murong Yanhui only felt a chill on his lips, and something slightly cold and soft came up to him, and then withdrew before he could even react.
"Don't worry, Your Majesty. For the time being, I am more interested in you!"
In the night, Yu Qingli's eyes were so bright and clear that they almost burned Murong Yanhui in the cold moonlight!
"Lili, you always surprise me like this..."
Murong Yanhui's voice was hoarse, but unexpectedly sexy. He tightened his hands, and his warm lips covered the slightly cold red lips again. The force almost pulled Yu Qingli into his arms.
After the kiss, Yu Qingli was a little breathless, but Murong Yanhui still licked the corner of his lips with an unsatisfied look, which was very charming. Yu Qingli blushed a little. She almost forgot that Xiluo was still sitting next to her. When she looked up again, she found that there were only her and Murong Yanhui in the carriage, but Xiluo was nowhere to be found.
Murong Yanhui leaned over to whisper in her ear, "Xiluo left a long time ago. This girl is always smart at critical moments."
Yu Qingli's face suddenly turned pale like a lobster cooked in a pot. She coughed lightly to ease the awkwardness and said, "Let's get down to business."
Murong Yanhui stopped bothering her, even though he wanted to have a romantic moment with her right now, but now was not the best time, not to mention there were a lot of overwhelming things waiting for them to deal with.
"Have you found out the truth about the Emperor?"
"My brother was obviously in a coma due to poisoning. However, for some unknown reason, the imperial doctors never disclosed this fact, only saying that he was ill. As for his sudden awakening, it was probably the work of Imperial Concubine Yu."
"is her?"
"Yes, there is accurate information that Concubine Yu secretly found a highly skilled doctor from outside the palace to come in and prepare an antidote for my brother, which is why he woke up so early."
"It seems that this Imperial Concubine Yu should not be underestimated!"
"How can the person you trained be simple? He is just smart but not loyal enough. This person cannot be kept!"
Murong Yanhui analyzed the situation very seriously, with a hint of bloodthirsty light in his eyes.
Yu Qingli also frowned. "I've been thinking about this too, but I find it strange why Concubine Yu suddenly changed her mind? And who poisoned the Emperor?"
Murong Yanhui was a little hesitant, but soon he said, "My brother's poisoning was actually the work of my mother."
"Queen Mother?"
Yu Qingli quickly understood that Murong Yanhui had gone on the expedition and the emperor was temporarily off guard, which was the best opportunity for the empress dowager to take action. However, even Murong Yanhui probably didn't know this.
"How did the Queen Mother do it?"
"In fact, it was the Queen Mother who poisoned the Emperor through Concubine Yu."
This news surprised Yu Qingli. When had Concubine Yu colluded with the Queen Mother? But if that was the case, why did Concubine Yu suddenly change her mind?
"There's one thing you might not know, Lili. Imperial Concubine Yu is pregnant, and she only learned of this news when the Emperor was in a coma."
"I see!"
Yu Qingli suddenly understood everything. If there was anything that could completely change her previous choice, it would only be her child. For the sake of her child, Concubine Yu decided to give up her cooperation with the Queen Mother and turn to Murong Shiling.
For Concubine Yu, this is undoubtedly the best choice. It seems that this woman's ambition may be more than that!
"So Lili, what are you going to do?"
"Since I can make Concubine Yu appear, I can naturally make her disappear completely!"
"Do you need my help?"
"I won't be polite when necessary!"
Yu Qingli's answer made Murong Yan smile back. His Lili was always so likable.
The carriage slowly drove towards the palace in the quiet night. No one knew what kind of changes the people in the carriage would bring to the future.
In the Imperial Dragon Palace, on the huge dragon bed, Murong Shiling and Concubine Yu slept in each other's arms.
Suddenly, Concubine Yu slowly opened her eyes, turned her head to look at Murong Shiling who was still sleeping, and a happy smile appeared on her lips.
This was the life she had always wanted: a noble status, a husband who loved her, and a smart child. Her child would surely be the center of all love and affection! Before he was born, she would definitely remove all obstacles for him!
As if sensing Concubine Yu's gaze, Murong Shiling slowly woke up. He reached out and stroked Concubine Yu's hair, gently asking, "What's wrong? Can't sleep?"
Imperial Concubine Yu shook her head gently. "I'm just a little worried. Everything is too beautiful now, as happy as a dream. I'm afraid that one day I'll wake up from the dream..."
"No, Yu'er, after this incident, I have fully understood that you are the only one in the harem who truly cares about me."
Murong Shileng had a look of loneliness on his face. During the time he was unconscious, only Concubine Yu was with him day and night, which made him somewhat disappointed. His first wife, the queen, did not accompany him, and his most beloved Concubine Lin had only come to visit him twice. It turned out that only Concubine Yu was his confidant!
"Your Majesty! Besides me and this child, our hearts are with you."
Murong Shiling reached out and hugged her, "Yu'er, you are right. You and the child are the most important people to me!"
"His Majesty……"