in2ebook Chapter 288 All your wishes come true
Chapter 288 All your wishes come true
The words that Concubine Yu had whispered to him earlier suddenly echoed in his ears, making him feel embarrassed.
Liu Gongquan had never been involved in government affairs, but he had considerable influence in the opposition, making him an excellent candidate.
"The imperial decree has been issued. Do you want me to change it every day? If I change the decree, how can I explain it to Prime Minister Yu?"
"Is your Majesty going to let me down? And ruin my life's happiness? Your Majesty, if I cannot marry Miss Liu, I would rather die!"
"How dare you!" Murong Shiling angrily waved his sleeves, closed the door and entered the hall.
Murong Cheng had a determined expression on his face and knelt in front of the imperial study, refusing to leave.
Yu Qingli stood in front of the window and listened to Xiluo's narration. She smiled faintly and said, "Don't worry, the prince will be fine."
After hearing Yu Qingli's words, Xiluo was very sure. Since the young lady said it was okay, then it must be okay.
In the Wolong Hall, Murong Shiling leaned against the bench with a tired look on his face. After all, he was old and could not stand these trivial things. He closed his eyes slightly, frowned, and his well-maintained face still had some annoyance on it.
Although he had begun to waver in his heart, the decree had already been issued. What should he do now?
Murong Shiling sighed slightly. Everyone said that being an emperor was easy, but few knew that he had to walk on thin ice every step of the way. He had to carefully maintain the balance between the court and the people, and he had to cautiously protect the reputation of the royal family.
However, this is the price to pay for becoming an emperor.
The door of Wolong Palace was gently pushed open, and a white figure walked in. Murong Shiling looked up and saw Concubine Yu with a fair complexion and enchanting beauty. Although it was already autumn, she did not seem to be afraid of the cold and was still wearing her late summer dress, especially the white gauze covering her outside, which outlined her graceful figure like a poem.
Murong Shiling's unhappiness suddenly disappeared, "Yu'er, why are you here?"
Imperial Concubine Yu smiled and said, "I heard from Eunuch Fu that Your Majesty hasn't even had lunch today. This is unacceptable. Your Majesty is the ruler of a country, so you must take care of your health. I specially ordered someone to bring you some Eight Treasures Rice, Your Majesty, please try it."
Murong Shileng was about to refuse when a refreshing fragrance wafted past his nose. The fragrance made him suddenly hungry and his appetite increased greatly.
Upon seeing this, Concubine Yu smiled but said nothing. She just placed the tray in front of Murong Shiling. On the tray, there was a bowl of crystal clear rice, which seemed to be mixed with various ingredients. The colors looked very tempting. Next to the rice was a bowl of soup. At first glance, there was nothing special about it, but upon closer inspection, it was discovered that there was something else in the soup.
Murong Shiling must have been really hungry, so he ate the Eight Treasures Rice with the soup until not a single grain was left. After finishing, he praised it highly, saying, "It's really delicious! I didn't expect the imperial kitchen to be so thoughtful today."
"As long as Your Majesty likes it, it will not be in vain for my efforts."
Murong Shiling looked up in surprise, "My beloved, are you saying that you made the rice and soup yourself?"
Imperial Concubine Yu nodded slightly, "I was worried that your Majesty wouldn't honor me with my poor craftsmanship!"
Murong Shiling was overjoyed, "I didn't expect my beloved concubine to have such skills. This really surprises me."
After Murong Shiling had eaten and drunk his fill, he stood up from his chair and reached out to take Concubine Yu's hand. "I have no regrets in my life because I have found such a wonderful person."
"It is a blessing for me to have met Your Majesty. Even if I cannot share your worries, I will do my best to make you feel a little more comfortable, right?" Imperial Concubine Yu paused. "Then, what is it that has Your Majesty so worried today?"
Murong Shiling sighed and told her everything about the marriage granted to the Crown Prince. Finally, he said, "I am the Supreme Lord. How can I change my decree overnight? But I feel that this decision was a bit hasty this time."
"In that case, I have an idea. What do you think, Your Majesty?"
Murong Shileng looked up at Concubine Yu, and saw her burning gaze, which made him deeply attracted and unable to extricate himself.
When Imperial Concubine Yu finished explaining her idea to Murong Shiling, Murong Shiling's eyes lit up immediately. He reached out and hugged Imperial Concubine Yu, pecked her cheek several times, and said, "Yu'er, you are truly my sweetheart. What reward do you want?"
"Your Majesty's favor is the best reward."
Concubine Yu's words made Murong Shiling feel deeply hurt. He didn't care that it was still daytime, and ordered people to close the palace door and be gentle and affectionate with her.
In Yu Qingli's courtyard, Xiluo was staring at a bowl of the same Eight Treasures Rice. Yu Qingli washed her hands and glanced at her. "What? Don't you think it tastes good?"
"How could that be? Young lady's cooking skills are unparalleled in the world. I just think it's a pity that such a delicious thing was eaten by someone who shouldn't be eating it."
Yu Qingli heard the hidden meaning in her words and couldn't help but laugh: "If that's the case, you're probably the only one who could say that. So who do you think should be eaten?"
Xiluo curled her lips and said nothing, and Yu Qingli did not ask any more questions. They both knew the truth, so there was no need to ask.
"If you don't eat, I'll pour it out and feed it to the dogs, so that no one will find out. My identity as Concubine Yu will probably be suspected. I don't want anyone to reveal my true identity just because of a meal."
Before Yu Qingli finished speaking, Xiluo had already started to eat voraciously. Soon, the whole bowl of rice was gone, and even the bottom of the bowl looked as clean as if it had been licked.
Xiluo savored the sweet taste in her mouth with a lingering feeling, "Miss, where did you learn this skill?"
Yu Qingli just smiled without saying anything. Only she knew that this was brought from her previous life. At that time, she did everything to please Murong Feng. She even asked the folk chef for advice on cooking skills. She never thought that before she had time to cook a delicious meal for Murong Feng, he could not wait to banish her to the cold palace.
Now that I think about it, it’s really sad that this infatuation was trampled upon like this.
Since Yu Qingli didn't say anything, Xiluo knew there was no need to delve into the matter. However, there was one thing she had to ask, "Miss, today you can make the Eight Treasures Rice for Concubine Yu. If His Majesty wants to eat this delicacy again in the future, won't it be exposed?"
"You've thought it through very carefully." Yu Qingli's eyes were filled with admiration. "That's exactly what I was thinking, which is why I quietly summoned Concubine Yu yesterday. Aren't you curious about what we did in the room? Actually, I didn't make this Eight Treasures Rice today. I taught Concubine Yu how to make it."
Xiluo was a little surprised and licked her lips involuntarily. She was always sensitive and could not tell the difference between the taste of this rice and the bowl of rice she had yesterday.
"It seems that Concubine Yu is quite talented."
"She is more than just gifted, she can be called a genius. However, this makes me feel more at ease. The identity of Concubine Yu will not be exposed."
"But Miss, I am worried. What if this Imperial Concubine Yu continues to play the role for too long and really thinks of herself as Imperial Concubine Yu? What should I do then? Not everyone can resist the glory and wealth in this world. Besides, that woman is aiming for that glory in the first place."
Yu Qingli glanced at Xiluo's face, "Xiluo, you really are winning my heart more and more."
"Miss, you are too kind. I am just being objective."
"You're absolutely right. This is exactly what I'm worried about. People always have desires and pursuits. Besides, we're not plants or trees, so who can be heartless? Besides worrying that Concubine Yu will be controlled by greed, I'm also worried that she'll truly fall in love with the Emperor and want to spend her life in this cage like the other women in the palace."
"So, Miss, do you have any solution?"
Yu Qingli shook her head. In this world, the most difficult thing to control is probably the human heart. For the time being, she can still use the fake identity of Concubine Yu to make her listen to her. If one day, Murong Shiling no longer cares about her identity but only cares about her as a person, she will probably become the real Yu Liuli!
Xiluo was a little worried, with a sad look on his face. Yu Qingli smiled and said, "Why? Are you afraid and backing off? If you really want to follow me, you will face more difficult and even more dangerous situations in the future. So I don't mind you making a new choice."
"My lady, I swear allegiance to you until death. I am only worried about you, but if you are in danger, I will definitely stand before you."
Yu Qingli smiled and said, "I was just joking with you. There's no need to be so reserved."
Xiluo finally relaxed a little, and Yu Qingli also stopped smiling. She said seriously, "Xiluo, what we should do is not to worry about nothing, but to do everything we can to avoid the worst possible outcome."
"My subordinate understands."
Fortunately, everything is still under her control. Yu Qingli looked out the window, thoughtful.
Murong Cheng knelt outside the imperial study all night. When he went to court the next day, he even had difficulty walking.
When they arrived at the court, Murong Cheng was still kneeling. Therefore, everyone was particularly curious during the morning court session. The prince, who had just been granted marriage yesterday, was kneeling like this. Could it be that he wanted to cancel the engagement?
A minister who was on good terms with Yu Zhengsha jokingly asked, "Prime Minister Yu, what's wrong with your future son-in-law? Judging from his behavior today, he seems a little dissatisfied with the marriage granted by Your Majesty!"
Yu Zhengsha remained silent, his face turning red and white.
As for those political enemies who had always been at odds with Yu Zhengsha, they were all just watching the show.
Yu Zhengsha walked up to the prince and asked in a low voice, "Your Highness, what are you doing today? Are you deliberately trying to make a fool of yourself?"
Murong Cheng did not answer, but continued to kneel, waiting for the emperor's arrival. If he could not make the emperor compromise with his sincerity, he even thought about exchanging the position of crown prince that everyone envied for it.
"Your Highness!" There was a hint of reprimand in Yu Zhengsha's tone. In his early years, Yu Zhengsha had been a tutor to the crown prince, so such a tone was not excessive.