After rebirth, the Queen of Madness has gone against the will of Heaven

Chapter 460 Underwater Escape

Yu Qingli, who was thousands of miles away, knew nothing about what was happening in Canghe Palace. She was wholeheartedly preparing herbs for Xiluo, and the rumors in the palace about her and the Prince of Dongtang were becoming more and more exaggerated.

Some say that Yu Qingli is the prince's new favorite singer, some say that she is the prince's lover among the common people, and some even say that she is the prince's childhood sweetheart, but for various reasons they have not recognized each other for so many years. These rumors are really laughable.

Yu Qingli didn't take it to heart, because she only wanted to leave the imperial city as soon as possible and return to Canghe. She had no idea about the current situation in the Canghe court, which was really worrying.

However, such rumors made some people in the Dongtang Palace restless. For example, Tang Yi's concubines urged Princess Xingluo to find trouble with Yu Qingli. However, after having a heart-to-heart talk with Tang Yi that day, Princess Xingluo did not think that Yu Qingli was in any danger. On the contrary, she was very grateful that there was such a person who could bear the rumors on her behalf.

But nothing in this world is perfect. In order to give Yu Qingli a reason to be criticized, Tang Yi often went to Yu Qingli's place to sit for a while these days, and kept giving her jewelry. Sometimes he even looked at Yu Qingli with gentle eyes and behaved intimately in front of everyone.

All of this made Princess Xingluo extremely jealous. Although she and Tang Yi loved each other, it seemed like they were being secretive in comparison.

So at this time, even though the concubines in the harem were complaining around her, she patiently went along with them.

"Sister Xingluo, tell me, what's so good about that vixen? She has a cold and grave face all day long, but His Highness doesn't find it embarrassing."

"That's right, I heard that woman is already married. Isn't it a disgrace to the royal family for her to stay in this palace without observing her husband's chastity?"

"Sister Xingluo, you are the most senior among us. If you don't want to help us, we will be left with nowhere to go."

"..."

These concubines were talking to each other, which gave Princess Xingluo a headache. Although she was very angry about Yu Qingli's deception, she also admired Yu Qingli as a brave woman. Moreover, she also understood Tang Yi's intention, and she felt conflicted for a while.

When everyone had finished speaking, they looked at each other in bewilderment at seeing Princess Xingluo sitting there without saying a word. They had been talking for half a day, but the future Crown Princess had no reaction at all?

Princess Xingluo looked up in a daze. Noticing the complete silence around her, she blinked innocently, "Are you done?"

All the concubines nodded in unison, and then several pairs of eyes stared at Princess Xingluo, waiting for her to speak.

Princess Xingluo sighed, "Sisters, I don't know who gave you the idea to come here and cause trouble, but I want to tell you that instead of talking nonsense around a figurehead like me, it's better to tell the people with real power. As for the punishment, it's not our business to worry about it."

After being reminded by Princess Xingluo, the concubines seemed to have suddenly come to their senses and took their leave one after another and headed towards Feifeng Palace.

"Clap clap clap!"

Applause rang out from behind Xingluo Commandery Princess, and a faint smile appeared on her lips. "Why are you here?"

"If I hadn't come, how would I have known that my little fiancée was so smart and clever?"

Facing Tang Yi's teasing, Princess Xingluo blushed slightly, "Your Highness, are you making fun of me again? I just think they've been talking here for so long and it's really boring. It just so happens that the Queen has been free these days, and I think they haven't paid their respects to her for a long time, so it's natural to go over and chat with them.

Tang Yi reached out and touched the tip of Princess Xingluo's nose. "Girl, you are still as naughty as when you were little."

Princess Xingluo rolled her eyes at him and said coquettishly, "Didn't you teach me that?"

Tang Yi hugged her in his arms and took advantage of the fact that no one was around to peck her on the face, causing Princess Xingluo to blush.

This scene happened to fall into the eyes of Yu Qingli and her servant who came to look for Princess Xingluo. Yu Qingli seemed to be thinking about something. It seemed that the Crown Prince really had feelings for Princess Xingluo, but she didn't know why he was so cold to her at other times?

However, matters of the heart are like drinking water, only the person who drinks it knows whether it is hot or cold. As an outsider, she naturally has no idea.

Xiluo, who was standing by, said awkwardly, "Miss, let's come back later so as not to disturb these two people."

"Now that we're here, are we going to go back? Besides, those who did the bad things didn't even blush, but you, girl, are blushing. You're really shameless."

Xiluo felt more and more embarrassed as she was talked about. She just felt that Princess Xingluo's attitude towards them didn't seem as enthusiastic as before. Sometimes the look in her eyes when she looked at the young lady was strange, making it hard to tell what was going on. Could it be that she also believed the rumors in the palace, which was why her attitude changed so much?

"Miss, that's not what I meant. I've seen this happen many times. I just feel that Princess Xingluo doesn't seem to like us these days, so..."

"Are you worried that I will hit a wall?" Yu Qingli laughed dumbly.

Xiluo nodded. She did have this concern, but she was more worried that the young lady was framed without knowing it. She really doubted how those rumors in the harem spread. Without the approval and acquiescence of Princess Xingluo, how could those concubines who didn't even have a rank dare to be so presumptuous?

Yu Qingli saw Xiluo's thoughts and was touched. She comforted him, "Xiluo, am I so vulnerable in your heart?"

"Of course not!"

"That's it. Besides, don't forget that we are not from this palace. What's the point of saving face? We just need to make full use of what we can."

Yu Qingli spoke frankly. She pulled Xiluo forward and stepped into their sight.

Princess Xingluo pushed Tang Yi away awkwardly. Tang Yi remained calm, but the look in his eyes grew slightly colder. "Why are you here?"

Yu Qingli raised an eyebrow. "Why? As the Crown Prince's new favorite, don't I even have the right to move around freely? Besides, I'm just here to bond with the future Crown Princess."

As soon as the words came out, Tang Yi's face became stiff, "You!"

Yu Qingli looked directly into Tang Yi's eyes and said indifferently, "Your Highness, am I wrong?"

Tang Yi was speechless for a moment. He glared at Yu Qingli and walked away. After he was far away, Yu Qingli walked up to Princess Xingluo and said, "My princess, you are polite. It was just a joke. Please don't take it to heart."

"Okay, I understand. Qingli, is there something you want to talk to me about?"

Princess Xingluo's tone was very flat, but Yu Qingli didn't care. They were just chance acquaintances, and not everyone was as open and frank with her as Xiluo. Fortunately, she had a good impression of Princess Xingluo before and even wanted to make friends with her.

Putting aside the unhappiness in her heart, Yu Qingli said, "I do have something to ask of you."

Princess Xingluo felt a little contempt when she heard this. Something happened to Yu Qingli the moment she met her. Thinking of what Tang Yi had said to her before, she felt even more disdainful of this woman.

"Just say what you want to say."

Princess Xingluo said this without greeting Yu Qingli. She sat down by herself, her eyes filled with arrogance.

Yu Qingli still smiled faintly and said, "Princess, I've actually been having trouble sleeping these past few days, so I wanted to ask if you have any sleeping incense."

"If you want these things, just report them to His Royal Highness the Crown Prince and have the Imperial Hospital prepare them. Why ask me?"

"If I were to trouble the Crown Prince for such a small matter, wouldn't people accuse me of being arrogant because of my favor?"

"I do have this sleeping incense, but I don't use it often, and there aren't many in the palace. If you want me to send some to you later, how about that?"

Yu Qingli smiled and said, "Thank you so much, Princess. But can I ask for some first? This sleepless night is really hard to endure."

"This……"

"I don't think the princess would be so stingy, right? It's just some spices."

Princess Xingluo and Yu Qingli met each other's eyes, and they examined each other while looking at each other. When Princess Xingluo finally confirmed that Yu Qingli really didn't seem to have any other purpose, she ordered the palace maid to find the things and hand them to Yu Qingli.

Satisfied, Yu Qingli took the spices and left the palace with Xiluo. Seeing the smile in Yu Qingli's eyes, Xiluo was a little confused, "Miss, what do you want these things for?"

"It's to prepare for our escape, of course. I'm developing a medicine that just happens to be missing this spice."

"But how did you know that Princess Xingluo had it here?"

"It's simple. She has this scent on her body. Although it's very faint, it appears frequently. So I concluded that she must use this stuff frequently."

"I see. Oh, right, I went down there again and checked. It's indeed a cave entrance. And judging by the light transmittance, it should lead directly to the outside."

"Very good, then we will prepare for action tonight!"

That night, the moon was bright and the stars were sparse. The entire imperial city was shrouded in silence. Lights had been turned off in every part of the palace. Yu Qingli and Xiluo also turned off the lights early, waiting for the night to fall.

The midnight bell rang, and Yu Qingli suddenly sat up from the bed. Xiluo beside her had already regained consciousness. The two of them got up on tiptoe and lit the sleeping spices that Yu Qingli had improved.

In a short while, all the palace maids and eunuchs in the palace where they were imprisoned fell to the ground and fell asleep unconscious. Xiluo held a few spices in his hand and led the way. Anyone who smelled the spices fell into coma without even having time to speak.

The master and servant walked towards the lotus pond.