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

Chapter 296 Head-to-head confrontation

Yu Zhenzhen looked furious, but due to her status, she couldn't lose her temper in front of him. Her pretty face turned pale and red, and it was unclear whether she was angry or embarrassed.

Qinghe looked at her nose, and then her heart, with a serious expression. Yu Zhenzhen was filled with indignation. If she were in her own house, how could she be treated like this?

Just as the two sides were at a stalemate, a gentle voice sounded in Yu Zhenzhen's ears, "What's going on? Qinghe, why are you blocking the palace door and not letting the second young lady in?"

Perhaps she was really wronged. After hearing these words, Yu Zhenzhen's tears suddenly fell. Through her tearful eyes, she saw Murong Feng's gentle face.

Yu Zhenzhen wiped away her tears and bowed quickly. Qinghe beside her also knelt down hurriedly. The master had returned.

"Royal brother, who is this person? Could he be your new favorite?"

"Yuan'er, don't talk nonsense. This is your sister-in-law's younger sister, the second daughter of the Yu family, Yu Zhenzhen. Father has already arranged her marriage to His Royal Highness the Crown Prince."

"It turns out to be her!"

Murong Yuan looked at the woman in front of her and secretly rated her in her heart. She was quite pretty. Although she was Yu Qingli's sister, she didn't resemble Yu Qingli at all. This made her very satisfied.

Murong Feng took a step forward, walked up to Yu Zhenzhen, and spoke kindly, "Zhenzhen, why are you standing outside the hall alone? It's already dinner time, haven't you eaten yet?"

Yu Zhenzhen was a little embarrassed and didn't know how to start. Although she heard rumors that the eldest prince and the princess did not have a good relationship and had not even consummated their marriage yet, rumors were not to be believed. Therefore, she had no reason to believe that the eldest prince would definitely help her.

However, there is no doubt that ordinary people will sympathize with the weak.

Yu Zhenzhen immediately responded carefully, "Thank you for your concern, Your Highness. Zhenzhen came to invite me to dine with you. This is my first time in the palace, and I don't understand many things about palace etiquette, so I came to ask you. I didn't expect to hear from this palace maid that you've already gone to bed..."

"Nonsense! The lights in the inner hall are still on. Even if Yu Qingli didn't want to see you, she wouldn't have to come up with such a ridiculous excuse. It's only been a while, and she's already gone to bed. Is she planning to steal in the middle of the night?"

Murong Yuan's retort made Murong Feng look a little embarrassed. "Yuan'er, don't talk nonsense. Qingli is not that kind of person. These servants must have acted on their own. Qinghe, why don't you open the palace door quickly and inform the prince's wife."

Murong Yuan gave Murong Feng a mocking look, "Royal brother, I'm not saying anything bad about you, but having a wife like this is truly shameful!"

"Murong Yuan!"

Murong Feng's tone already contained a warning. Yu Zhenzhen thought to herself, judging from the current situation, it didn't seem like the eldest prince had no feelings for Yu Qingli. Fortunately, she didn't speak rashly.

In fact, Murong Feng was already very angry at this time, but he couldn't lose his temper because of his face. Murong Yuan's words were just reminding Murong Feng how rude the concubine he married was.

Soon, the palace door opened wide, and Yu Qingli walked out wearing a silver cloak and lotus steps. Her cold figure was comparable to the cold moon.

Seeing her come out, Murong Yuan deliberately raised her voice, "Royal brother, didn't someone say he had gone to bed? How come you appear now, dressed neatly?"

Yu Qingli didn't say anything after hearing this. She just walked up to Murong Feng and bowed respectfully, "Your Highness is back? I'm sorry, but Your Highness the Princess is here too?"

"Sister, I just heard that you've gone to bed. Zhenzhen is very worried. Could it be that you're not feeling well..."

"Don't worry, Second Miss Yu. I've always been in good health. I just didn't want anyone to spoil my mood for dinner, so I ordered the palace door to be closed."

Yu Qingli's face was expressionless, and she spoke as if it was a matter of course.

"Listen, my royal brother, Yu Qingli really doesn't know what etiquette is. Knowing that there are guests coming, she actually refuses them entry. Your vision is really..."

Murong Yuan was fanning the flames, and Murong Feng's gentle face seemed to be showing signs of collapse.

Yu Qingli took over the conversation calmly and said, "Your Highness, if you say this is a lack of etiquette, then Your Highness doesn't seem to have the right to criticize me. I am now your sister-in-law, and not only do you not show respect to me, you even call me by my first name. May I ask, Your Highness, where is your etiquette?"

"You!" When Murong Yuan heard her say that, it was as if a stone was suddenly stuck in her throat. She couldn't utter a word and could only stare at her.

Yu Qingli smiled elegantly, "Princess, don't worry about it. I don't care about these people who are just being polite. But you are speaking so harshly about me in front of His Highness. Isn't that a bit of a veiled criticism?"

"Yu Qingli, stop spreading rumors!"

Murong Yuan was furious and turned around to look. Sure enough, Murong Feng's face was extremely ugly. In fact, Yu Qingli was right. Now she was the eldest prince's consort. Disrespecting her was disrespecting the eldest prince.

"Brother, don't listen to her nonsense..."

Murong Yuan argued anxiously, but it was of no avail. She was used to being unscrupulous because of the emperor's favor, and she didn't respect Murong Feng very much. It was just that Murong Feng's status in the palace seemed to be changing quietly in recent days, which made Murong Yuan's attitude change slightly.

"That's enough! Qingli is right, Yuan'er, you should go back and reflect on yourself! It's getting late today, you should go back as soon as possible."

Murong Yuan was already unable to bear the anger, and after hearing what Murong Feng said, she could not help but said angrily: "Go back if you want to, who wants to come to your place?"

As Murong Yuan spoke, she turned and left, only glancing at Yu Zhenzhen thoughtfully before leaving. A future Crown Princess who was so disliked by Yu Qingli, perhaps she could be used to her advantage.

"I'm sorry to have embarrassed you, Second Miss. My sister has always been spoiled." Murong Feng turned and spoke to Yu Zhenzhen.

Yu Zhenzhen felt a little embarrassed and only said perfunctorily, "Your Highness, you are too kind."

After comforting Yu Zhenzhen, Murong Feng turned to face Yu Qingli, but saw her eyes shining brightly and aggressively. She didn't say a word, but just stared at Murong Feng, with an expression in her eyes and eyebrows... moved?

"Thank you, Your Highness, for rescuing Qingli. Qingli truly has no way of repaying your kindness."

Before Murong Feng could speak, Yu Qingli had already interrupted him, causing Murong Feng to swallow back the question that was about to come out of his mouth and then speak in a gentle tone again.

"Qingli, why did you go to bed so early today? Could it be that you're really feeling unwell like Yuan'er said?"

"Your Highness, don't worry. In fact, I just don't want to see anyone from the Yu Mansion. Your Highness already knows that my father's actions when I got married have hurt my heart. In addition, not long ago, my father said that he would sever the father-daughter relationship with me. Seeing Yu Zhenzhen now will only remind me of my father's cruelty..."

Yu Qingli spoke so sadly that her eyes turned red. Her forbearance made people feel distressed.

After Yu Qingli said this, it was hard to find any fault with her.

To put it bluntly, I just don't want to see you! I'm lying! What can you do?

"Sister, what father said was just angry words. Besides, in Zhenzhen's heart, you have always been my sister." Yu Zhenzhen took the opportunity to back down and found a way out for herself. She would have to live in this palace in the future. Her father once taught her that it was very necessary to retreat in order to advance.

So, even though Yu Zhenzhen hated Yu Qingli very much, for her own happiness, she didn't mind compromising temporarily, especially in front of the eldest prince.

Sure enough, Murong Feng comforted her after hearing this, "Yes, Qingli, Zhenzhen is right. It's better to resolve a feud than to create one. Besides, Prime Minister Yu is your biological father after all. Even if he has many faults, Zhenzhen is not at fault, right?"

Yu Qingli remained silent, shedding tears as she spoke, "From what Your Highness said, is this meant to bind Yu Zhenzhen? I've been so concerned about Your Highness's dignity and reputation, yet Your Highness brushed it off so lightly. It really chills my heart. Well, if that's the case, I'll just leave."

Yu Qingli's tearful appearance made Murong Feng very distressed. He had been used to seeing Yu Qingli's toughness and coldness these days, and when he suddenly saw her so fragile, Murong Feng felt like his heart was melting.

At this moment, he seemed to have really fallen in love with this changeable woman.

Ignoring Yu Zhenzhen's presence, Murong Feng reached out and put his arm around Yu Qingli's shoulders, pulling her into a hug. "Qingli, what are you saying in anger? It's getting late, where else do you want to go? Besides, everyone in the world probably knows your identity as the Crown Prince's consort by now. This Ju'an Palace is your home."

Yu Qingli rested her head on Murong Feng's shoulder, tears still lingering in the corners of her eyes, but her gaze grew colder. "If that's the case, then Your Highness, please let Yu Zhenzhen leave. Letting her live in the side hall is my last compromise. Please don't force me."

Yu Zhenzhen was extremely embarrassed. She just wanted to get some information, but she didn't expect it to turn out like this. Besides, looking at the way the two of them looked now, how could it look like there was any relationship discord between them?

It seems that the rumors are not credible!

"Since Sister is still unwilling to forgive Zhenzhen, then Zhenzhen should go back for now. It's Zhenzhen's fault for bothering Sister today, but Zhenzhen meant everything she said just now. I hope Sister can resolve this knot in her heart soon."

Yu Zhenzhen took the initiative to leave. After a long time, Yu Qingli gently pushed Murong Feng away and whispered, "Thank you, Your Highness!"

Murong Feng looked down at her. In the moonlight, Yu Qingli's usually cold face was full of temptation, which made him feel a little lustful for no reason. Her slightly red eyes looked pitiful, and her red lips seemed to be inviting him.

"Qingli..."

Murong Feng called softly, and the tenderness in his voice could not be concealed. Yu Qingli thought to herself that something was wrong. Just as she was about to say something, Murong Feng's face came closer. The warm breath made Yu Qingli panic, and she subconsciously turned her head to the side.