in2ebook Chapter 300: Indifference and Warmth
Chapter 300: Indifference and Warmth
Murong Yanhui had never wanted to see Yu Qingli as much as he did at this moment. When he learned that Aunt Qing's real target was Yu Qingli, he felt a lingering fear and even felt relieved for a moment that the person who was poisoned was not Yu Qingli. This was really great.
It is better to act than to be moved. Murong Yanhui has always been a man of action.
So after a moment, he quietly sneaked into Ju'an Hall.
The hall was deserted, with only two or three eunuchs standing guard outside. Murong Yanhui quietly entered the inner hall, thinking that Yu Qingli had already fallen asleep, but he did not expect to hear voices.
Xiluo knelt on one knee in front of Yu Qingli, with a look of guilt on her face, "Miss, I'm sorry, the mission failed! Please punish me!"
Yu Qingli reached out and pulled Xiluo up, her eyes falling on the small wound on her neck. If she hadn't dodged in time, she would probably be a corpse now, right?
"Xiluo, is that little eunuch so powerful?"
"That person is not a big deal. The powerful ones are the people behind him."
"You mean Aunt Qing?"
Xiluo nodded slightly, and although a little reluctant, she still said seriously: "Yes, in fact, her kung fu is better than mine!"
Yu Qingli seemed to be lost in thought. When she had met Aunt Qing before, she had felt that this person was no ordinary person. Now, after hearing what Xiluo said, she felt even more that her judgment was correct.
"There's one more thing. I'm afraid the prince already knows about Concubine Qing's affairs. I'm afraid the person who rescued me today was the prince..."
"It seems that the comfortable life these days hasn't buried your intuition!"
The sudden sound made Yu Qingli alert, but she felt a little relieved when she saw the person coming. For some reason, she had a feeling that Murong Yan might bring her danger.
"Thank you, Your Highness, for saving my life." Xiluo bowed politely.
Yu Qingli glanced at Murong Yan calmly and said, "It's the middle of the night, Your Highness, instead of resting, you came to my bedroom. Isn't that a bit inappropriate?"
Murong Yanhui didn't say anything, just looked at her steadily, then told Xiluo, "Go down and rest first, I have something to say to Lili."
Xiluo did not leave immediately, but used his eyes to ask Yu Qingli what she thought. Until he saw Yu Qingli nodded slightly, he quietly walked out the door.
There was only one palace lantern lit in the room, making it seem a little dim. After Xiluo left, the atmosphere instantly became awkward and ambiguous.
Yu Qingli raised an eyebrow, "Your Highness, you have something to say. If you have something to say, why not say it quickly and leave? It's getting late, don't disturb my rest!"
The next second, Yu Qingli felt her shoulders sink, and she was already embraced by Murong Yan.
A familiar warm breath came from the tip of her nose, causing Yu Qingli's heart to tremble and she felt a little confused. But after a moment, Yu Qingli came to her senses and asked in irritation, "Your Highness, what are you doing?"
"Lili, don't move. It will only take a moment, just a moment."
The voice that had always been unrestrained and somewhat evil was unexpectedly low today, and even sounded a little sad. Yu Qingli seemed to be infected by this sadness, and her hand that should have pushed Murong Yanhui away was also suspended in mid-air.
"Do you know that Aunt Qing framed me?"
"I'm sorry, Lili. I loved and protected you, but I didn't know the person who attacked you was actually someone close to me. I'm sorry, Lili. It's all because I didn't realize there was such a danger lurking around you."
Murong Yanhui spoke earnestly, but Yu Qingli's expression remained sullen. "Your Highness, you are worrying too much. There are many dangers in the harem. I have understood this since the day I entered the palace. What does it have to do with you?"
Murong Yanhui couldn't help but smile, feeling extremely happy in her heart, "Lili, are you comforting me?"
Yu Qingli was startled awake by the laughter. What was she doing? She actually felt sympathy for this playboy?
Yu Qingli pushed Murong Yanhui away and shouted coldly, "Little uncle, please respect yourself and don't push your luck!"
Murong Yanhui, who was suddenly pushed away, felt that his arms were empty, just like his mood at the moment.
"Lili..."
Just as Murong Yanhui was about to reach out and hug the beauty, Yu Qingli brought over a cup of cold tea and splashed it on Murong Yanhui's face, "Is the prince calm now?"
The cold tea slid down Murong Yanhui's cheek, and when blown by the cold night wind, it made people feel gloomy and cold.
Murong Yanhui smiled bitterly and nodded, "Very calm."
Yu Qingli then sat down on the chair next to her. "In that case, let's talk about what happened today. Before that, I want to ask, how much do you know about Aunt Qing's affairs? Are you the mastermind behind this?"
Murong Yanhui became agitated upon hearing this. "Of course it wasn't me. How could I have issued such a ridiculous order and even accidentally implicated Yue'er?"
Yu Qingli nodded slightly to show that she believed what he said.
"In fact, I just learned about this from that little eunuch. I never thought that Concubine Qing, who has been with me for so many years, would actually betray me."
Murong Yanhui seemed a little disappointed. Although he was not sure whether Aunt Qing had betrayed him or not, it might not be a bad idea to use a self-torture trick occasionally in front of Yu Qingli.
Sure enough, as soon as Murong Yanhui finished speaking, Yu Qingli took over and asked, "You said betrayal? Isn't Aunt Qing the mastermind behind this?"
Murong Yanhui shook her head as a matter of course, "Probably not. Her words revealed that there must be someone behind her, but she has never been willing to reveal who this person is."
Yu Qingli seemed to be lost in thought. After a moment, she looked up at Murong Yanhui with a bright gaze. "Actually, there's something that has been puzzling me for a long time. Now that you've said that, it seems to connect the dots."
"Oh? What's the matter?"
"Actually, a few days ago, when I went to the Empress Dowager's palace to pay my respects, I unexpectedly saw Aunt Qing. I thought it was a bit strange at first, but now it seems that this is not a coincidence."
"Are you saying that Aunt Qing is involved with the Queen Mother?"
"I didn't say that. I just feel that there seems to be some connection between the two. If I have to connect these things together, this is probably the only reason I can think of."
Murong Yanhui thought about it for a moment and felt that it made sense, but then he frowned again, "Lili, the Queen Mother has not been involved in affairs for many years. Why would she suddenly want to kill you this time?"
Yu Qingli seemed unable to understand this point, but since she could make the empress dowager take action, it meant that she must be plotting something behind the scenes. It seemed that she could only find out something from the emperor through Concubine Yu.
Seeing Yu Qingli silent, Murong Yanhui did not speak either, but just stared at her eyes. She had a pair of unforgettable eyes. When they first met, they seemed very ordinary, but after getting along with each other, he discovered the intelligence and alertness in her eyes, which often made people deeply attracted by it.
Noticing Murong Yanhui's gaze, Yu Qingli couldn't help but frown. "Since there's nothing to discuss about this matter, Your Highness, please return to the palace as soon as possible. If someone sees us, it will ruin my reputation!"
"How could anyone see us in the dead of night? Lili, I don't want to go back to the palace today. How about I take a nap here with you?"
"What? Murong Yanhui, don't push your luck!"
Murong Yanhui sighed and stood up. Yu Qingli thought he was going to leave, but unexpectedly he walked straight to the soft couch beside him, snuggled up in the couch which was not very large, and then closed his eyes.
"Lili, I'll sleep here today. Don't worry, I'm an upright man and I won't do anything to you."
Yu Qingli's brows twitched slightly, and she gritted her teeth. Is this man relying on her?
She walked up to Murong Yanhui in two or three steps and said coldly, "Murong Yanhui, if you don't leave, don't blame me for being rude!"
Murong Yanhui just closed his eyes and said nothing, looking like he had really fallen asleep. Yu Qingli was annoyed, but facing this man's shameless behavior, she was really at a loss whether to laugh or cry.
Yu Qingli reached out to pull him up from the couch, but just as she stretched out her hand, Murong Yanhui pulled her over. She immediately lost her balance and fell directly on Murong Yanhui.
Yu Qingli was extremely embarrassed and met Murong Yan's teasing gaze. "Lili, are you ready to throw yourself into my arms? Although I don't mind."
Yu Qingli gritted her teeth, "Let me go!"
How could he let go of the beauty he had already captured so easily? Murong Yanhui tightened his arms, pressing Yu Qingli's waist against his own. Yu Qingli felt both ashamed and angry, her pretty face flushed red, but she was powerless due to the disparity in strength and could only let Murong Yanhui hold her.
If someone broke in at this moment, I'm afraid these two people would be torn into pieces!
"Lili, don't be nervous. I just want to hug you for a while, just for a while!"
Yu Qingli looked up and met Murong Yanhui's lowered eyes. They were so close that they could feel each other's breathing and even hear each other's heartbeats.
Yu Qingli's ears turned slightly red. Her mind told her that she should drive this man away immediately, no matter what method she used, but her emotions made her extremely greedy for this warm embrace.
Yu Qingli had to admit that Murong Yanhui had a face that could captivate everyone. Even she, who was known as the most beautiful woman in Jiangnan, might not have facial features as delicate as his. Her skin was as smooth as a baby's, her eyebrows were just right, her eyes were bright and lively, and her thin red lips were compared to Murong Feng's gentle and elegant appearance. Murong Yanhui's appearance could be described as enchanting.
It is said that beauty is the root of all trouble. Such a stunning man may bring disaster to the country and the people, especially his beautiful almond-shaped eyes with slightly raised corners, full of peach blossoms. I wonder how many romantic debts he has owed?
Yu Qingli should have hated this kind of man the most, but now she likes him more and more. She couldn't help feeling depressed. How come after living a new life, even her aesthetic taste has changed?