Chapter 194: A show of force
Chapter 194: A show of force
Yu Zhenzhen couldn't bear to listen any longer. What on earth was this woman who appeared inexplicably in her house so proud of?
"Why are you asking me to move out?!"
Yu Zhenzhen couldn't help but roar, and her originally sweet face now looked a little ferocious.
"Oh? Why?!" Yu Qingli deliberately put her hand up to support her head, pretending to think, "If I say that it's just because of my identity as the eldest daughter of the Yu family, how about that reason?!"
"You..." Yu Zhenzhen was furious. "Don't go too far. Even if you are the eldest daughter of the Yu family, there is always a first come first served system. I have lived in this courtyard for more than ten years. Why do you want me to move out just because you come?!"
"Hmm..." Yu Qingli raised her eyebrows and spoke casually, "I had already changed my mind and was going to just find a yard to live in. However, since you're so provocative, it would be a bit unfair for me not to let you move out, right?"
"What?" Yu Zhenzhen opened her eyes wide. Is Yu Qingli teasing her?
Yu Qingli smiled lightly, her eyes indifferently sweeping across Yu Zhenzhen's face, "It seems that the second young lady's ears are not in good condition either!"
Yu Zhenzhen was furious, gnashing her teeth slightly. Looking at her expression, it seemed that she wished she could eat Yu Qingli alive.
Yu Qingli smiled elegantly, but she walked past Yu Zhenzhen and said to Wang: "Could you please take me to see the courtyard later, Auntie?!"
"Mom, don't listen to her. Why should we let her live here?"
Wang was in a dilemma. Although she didn't want Yu Qingli to live here, this was the Prime Minister's residence. Yu Qingli was Prime Minister Yu's eldest daughter after all. Most importantly, not long ago, His Majesty had granted her a marriage. Her current identity was the future daughter-in-law of the royal family, and they could not afford to offend the royal family.
"Yu Qingli, why are you here?!"
Just when Wang was in trouble, Yu Zhengsha's voice suddenly rang out. To Wang at this moment, it sounded like the sound of nature!
She turned her head in surprise, "Master, you are finally back!"
Yu Zhenzhen, who was standing by, seemed to have seen a savior. She stepped forward impatiently, but with a hint of grievance, "Dad..."
Yu Qingli sneered, raised her head and looked directly at Yu Zhengsha, "Father, long time no see!"
Yu Zhengsha never thought that Yu Qingli would return to the capital. After meeting in Chunfeng Tower that day, Yu Qingli disappeared. Later, he received the news that she had returned to Luoyang. For this reason, he relaxed for a few days.
But it has only been a few days, why did Yu Qingli return to Dijing? Shouldn't she have been eliminated?
Yu Qingli sneered in her heart, but when she saw the shock in Yu Zhengsha's eyes, she suddenly became certain of one thing. It seemed that her father really wanted to kill her!
Yu Zhengsha's expression was complicated, but he only asked in a cold voice: "Yu Qingli, you are not in Luoyang, why are you in the Imperial Capital?"
The smile on her lips deepened, but the coldness in her eyes became more fierce. Yu Qingli said, "Of course it's because I want to be filial to you, father, before getting married!"
Yu Zhengsha had a cold face. He had to say that Yu Qingli's reason was really something he could not refute. Filial piety is the most important virtue, so it was understandable that Yu Qingli wanted to stay in the capital.
What's more, Yu Qingli's identity is special now. As the future princess consort of the eldest prince, she must marry in a grand manner. At the very least, she must live up to the reputation of the royal family.
Therefore, no matter how unhappy Yu Zhengsha was, he still had to agree to Yu Qingli's request, "In that case, you can stay in the mansion for the time being."
Yu Qingli curled her lips and smiled lightly, "Thank you very much, father. Then please arrange a courtyard for me to live in as soon as possible. I believe it will be much more convenient for me to return home to visit my relatives in the future."
Yu Zhengsha's expression changed, and he turned around and told Wang: "Do as she asks."
"Daddy—"
Yu Zhenzhen looked aggrieved. Why should even her father listen to this woman?
Seeing Wang standing there in a daze, Yu Zhengsha shouted angrily, "Hurry up and go!"
Wang and Cui then hurriedly pulled Yu Zhenzhen away. They decided to deal with Yu Qingli first. It seemed that Zhenzhen had to endure the hardship for the time being.
Yu Zhengsha turned his head away with a cold expression, his eyes filled with cruelty, "Are you satisfied now?!"
Yu Qingli smiled and replied, "Of course, since father has taken so much trouble to arrange everything, how can I not be satisfied? Then, please also prepare my dowry. This is my first time in the Prime Minister's Mansion, so I will take a look around first. I will take my leave now."
Yu Qingli bowed slightly, not caring at all about the cold and murderous gaze of Yu Zhengsha behind her.
How can you not make some sacrifices when you're trying to get the skin of a tiger?! It seems like the days before marriage won't be too boring.
Regardless of whether Yu Zhenzhen was willing or not, she eventually moved out of Zhenbaoxuan, and Yu Qingli moved in openly, even changing the name of the courtyard to Liuliju, making it clear that she was going to live there permanently.
In Yu Zhengsha's study, Wang, Cui, and Yu Zhenzhen were all standing in the room with serious expressions, while Yu Zhengsha was sitting behind the desk with his eyes slightly closed.
"Father, are we just going to let Yu Qingli do whatever she wants in the mansion? You've only just arrived today, and you've already kicked my daughter out of Zhenbaoxuan. If she really stays here, won't there be endless troubles?"
"Watch your words!" Yu Zhengsha suddenly opened his eyes. "She is your sister."
Yu Zhengsha's words made Yu Zhenzhen even more angry. What did her father mean by this? If he really wanted her to acknowledge this sister, why wait until today?!
"Daddy!"
Yu Zhengsha said sternly, "Do you think I'd be willing to let Yu Qingli live in my mansion? Over the years, I've tried my best to conceal your existence so that Yu Qingli and the others wouldn't be involved in the family affairs here. But now, she knows everything. If she comes here and I don't treat her well, and such news gets to the ears of the royal family, what do you think the consequences will be?"
Yu Zhenzhen gritted her teeth and said, "So, do we have to endure this forever from now on?"
"Isn't it only two months?" Yu Zhengsha said seriously, "After she gets married, everything will be back to normal."
Wang sighed and consoled her, "Alright, Zhenzhen, don't make things difficult for your father. It's only about two months. Your father is right. As long as you can endure this period, your sister will marry into the palace. By then, her days out of the palace will be numbered."
Yu Zhenzhen was helpless. Is the result still like this? No, she was unwilling to accept it!
"Father!" Yu Zhenzhen suddenly called out, "Although I'm willing to compromise temporarily, Father didn't say that if Yu Qingli wants to leave on her own..."
"It's fine if you can really do it!"
Yu Zhengsha interrupted Yu Zhenzhen, but his words hinted at agreement. In fact, this was also what he meant. No matter what, Yu Qingli could not be allowed to marry Murong Feng smoothly.
As long as the bride disappears before the wedding, even Murong Feng will have no reason to cause trouble for him. Most importantly, he can preserve his power in that way.
Yu Qingli, since you've come to me yourself, don't blame your father for being cruel. A man without ruthlessness is not a hero. Who told you to choose the wrong person? You chose your own path, so you must pay the price for it!
The autumn wind was bleak, but the Prime Minister's Mansion was busy with... moving.
Yu Qingli looked around the courtyard. It faced east and south, and had plenty of light. There was a small lotus pond in the courtyard, with koi fish swimming happily. Presumably, the lotus flowers here would bloom beautifully in the summer.
There is a osmanthus tree planted in the corner of the yard, and the whole yard exudes a sweet fragrance.
Yu Qingli walked into the room. The decoration inside was fresh and elegant. It seemed that under Yu Zhengsha's education, Yu Zhenzhen's taste was similar to hers. The difference was that the things here were all high-quality treasures. Even the vases placed casually in the room were valuable antiques made by masters.
It seems that Yu Zhengsha really holds this daughter in the palm of his hand and loves her dearly! They are both daughters, but they are so different.
Mei Hong was shocked as she looked around at the various decorations and precious items in the room. "Miss, these things are very valuable, right?"
"I guess so!"
Yu Qingli looked at these things with a dull expression. They were just external possessions. Besides, she didn't like having so many flashy things in her room. What should she do with them? !
Just as she was thinking this, she heard Yinhuan's slightly anxious voice, "Miss, this is not good..."
A moment later, Yinhuan appeared in front of Yu Qingli, panting, with a look of panic on his face.
"What happened?" Yu Qingli asked.
"Miss, I saw the second young lady coming over here with a few maids in a menacing manner. I wonder what they are going to do?"
Yu Qingli raised her eyebrows, her eyes full of interest. "Oh, so aggressive? Meihong, Yinhuan, bring me a chair. Today, I will sit here and wait for them to come. Each of you go and prepare a wooden stick."
"But Miss, what if they do something bad to you?"
Yinhuan was very worried. Seeing the ferocious look on the second young lady's face, she was really worried about her young lady.
Yu Qingli laughed and said, "Oh, do I look like someone who is easy to bully?"
Yinhuan was stunned, "That's not the case..."
Mei Hong, who was standing by, had already moved a chair over. Yu Qingli sat down calmly. She wanted to see how Yu Zhenzhen was going to provoke her.
Not long after, Yu Zhenzhen was seen walking towards Liuliju with a few maids, looking proud.
Yu Qingli pulled out a sneer on her lips. Looking at the momentum, it really looked like she was going to call for an explanation. This made her start to look forward to it. Yu Zhenzhen, please don't let her down.
The autumn wind, accompanied by falling leaves, even tinged the air with a sense of solemnity. When Yu Zhenzhen and the others arrived at the door, a pretty maid stepped forward first and saluted Yu Qingli, "Miss, please make way. We need to go in and get the second lady's things."
Yu Qingli slowly curled her lips, "What if you don't let me?"
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