in2ebook Chapter 146 Secret Love (1)
Chapter 146 Secret Love (1)
If there is anyone who is owed anything in the previous life, it is probably only Murong Cheng!
He should have had a bright future, he should have ruled the world, and with a mean face but a kind heart, he would definitely be a good monarch who sympathized with the suffering of the people.
Everything in the previous life changed because of my appearance, even I ended up in such a miserable end.
Thinking of this, Yu Qingli looked at Murong Cheng with a hint of guilt in her eyes. At the same time, she secretly decided in her heart that in this life, in addition to herself, she must change Murong Cheng's fate, or at least try her best to save his life. Fortunately, now, everything is still in time.
Seeing Liu Jinghong and the others standing there in a daze, the official who came with Murong Cheng scolded them, "How dare you! You don't even kneel down to greet His Royal Highness the Crown Prince!"
The Crown Prince?! Liu Jinghong was shocked and looked up at Yu Qingli. He didn't expect that what she said before would actually become a reality. Could it be that they really had the opportunity to perform in the palace?
Yu Qingli responded with an affirmative look, while Liu Manwu, standing behind them, was filled with enthusiasm. "Crown Prince?!" She had never expected the current Crown Prince to be so handsome and charming. If she could marry him, even if it was just as a concubine...
After learning of Murong Cheng's identity, everyone present immediately knelt on the ground and showed great respect.
Murong Cheng waved his hand and said in a cold voice, "Get up."
Yu Qingli and the others quickly stood up and stood aside with their heads lowered. At this moment, they had no right to speak.
"Who is the owner of this music hall?" asked the official behind Murong Cheng.
Liu Jinghong stepped forward and politely saluted them, "Your Highness, sir, I am the owner of this music hall."
The official glanced at Liu Jinghong and said, "Since you are the boss, then you must listen carefully. From today on, Jinghong Music House will suspend all business hours..."
"Why is this? Sir, our music hall is law-abiding. Why should we stop operating?"
Liu Jinghong asked anxiously. The official was about to scold him, but was stopped by Murong Cheng with a cold look. Murong Cheng stepped forward and said, "Don't worry, young lady. Actually, I want to invite everyone from Jinghong Music Troupe to perform in the palace!"
As soon as these words were spoken, there was an uproar in Jinghong Music House. Performing in the palace?! What a great honor!
The surprise in Liu Jinghong's eyes was self-evident. "Is what Your Highness said true?"
"You bold and unruly commoner, how dare you question what the prince said?" the official behind him scolded.
Liu Jinghong explained repeatedly, "Prince, please calm down, my lord, please calm down. I was just too surprised and lost my manners for a moment. I hope you can forgive me."
Looking at Liu Jinghong's anxious expression as she tried to explain, and thinking of how calm she was on the stage before, Murong Cheng felt a stir in his heart. This woman was truly special.
Seeing Murong Cheng staring at her intently, Liu Jinghong unexpectedly blushed, then suddenly lowered her eyes in panic. What was she doing? How could she behave so disrespectfully in front of the Crown Prince?
Murong Cheng found it more and more interesting. He didn't expect that this seemingly mature and capable woman actually had such a charming side. This was only their second meeting, but why did he feel like he had known her for a thousand years?
There are some people in this world who you have known for a long time but are still like strangers, while there are some people who you have only seen once but it feels like a thousand years have passed.
At this moment, Murong Cheng's heart was inexplicably moved, and he even felt his face getting hot and his ears turning red.
With a cough as if to cover it up, Murong Cheng said coldly: "Don't be too happy too soon, if the performance is not good..."
Murong Cheng didn't continue speaking, but his cold face made people feel afraid.
"Yes, I will definitely urge everyone in the music troupe to practice hard and perform well. I will definitely not let Your Highness down." Liu Jinghong spoke seriously. She naturally knew that once she entered the palace to perform, it would be a matter of great importance and it would not be as simple as an ordinary performance.
Murong Cheng nodded with satisfaction and ordered the officials behind him to sign the relevant procedures with Liu Jinghong. After that, there was still a lot of follow-up work to be done, such as personnel screening.
Although it has been decided that the Jinghong Music Troupe will be responsible for the performances in the palace, it is impossible for so many people to enter the palace at once. Moreover, although His Majesty likes singing and dancing, the palace has already prepared a lot of songs and dances. If it were not for the desire to give His Majesty a surprise, these poor music troupes would not have had the chance to perform.
Murong Cheng glanced at the musicians and dancers present, and finally set his gaze on Liu Jinghong's face, "I will come again!"
After leaving behind this incoherent remark, Murong Cheng turned around and left Jinghong Music House, and the large group of officers and soldiers also left with him.
In one day, Jinghong Music House seemed to have completely changed its appearance. Everyone in the music house was very happy, even ecstatic, and they felt that all this good luck was brought by the sudden appearance of Yu Liuli.
Liu Jinghong suddenly remembered the agreement between her and Yu Qingli. She was like a prophet, knowing everything about things that had not happened. But what she was worried about now was that since she had fulfilled her promise, she might make up her mind at any time in the future.
As if she could see Liu Jinghong's worry, Yu Qingli said frankly, "Sister Jinghong, don't worry. I won't leave Jinghong Music House before His Majesty's birthday banquet."
In other words, after this, her stay or departure is no longer up to others.
Liu Jinghong suddenly understood that perhaps from the very beginning, this woman had been heading for the palace. She was just looking for a stepping stone, a stepping stone that would allow her to hide her identity and enter the palace.
"Who are you?"
Yu Qingli was stunned and turned to answer Liu Jinghong's question, "It doesn't matter who I am. What's important is that Jinghong Music Club is no longer the same Jinghong Music Club from now on, right?"
Yu Qingli turned and left, with an indescribable seriousness in her expression, which made Liu Jinghong not know how to continue asking questions.
But there is one thing she is very sure of, that is, the small Jinghong Music House cannot possibly keep this woman with a mysterious identity.
The good weather in early autumn made people's mood much better, or maybe it was because people were in high spirits due to happy events. Although Jinghong Music House was not open, the dancers were still practicing their dance very seriously, even though they knew they might not be selected.
Yu Qingli came to the music hall early in the morning. She didn't practice or play. She was waiting, waiting for Murong Cheng to come again. Based on her understanding of Murong Cheng, he would definitely come today!
The autumn weather was crisp and the sky was blue and quiet. The occasional white clouds floating by also made people feel relaxed. Yu Qingli half leaned on the railing of the corridor, watching the dancers in the courtyard working hard. A pot of magnolia next to her was still proudly on the branch, not withered at all by the autumn.
"Jade Liuli!"
An angry voice came from behind Yu Qingli. Even without turning around, she could tell who it was. Ever since she lost to her in the Oiran Contest, this woman named Liu Manwu had been causing trouble all day long.
Yu Qingli withdrew her gaze from the scenery and glanced at Liu Manwu casually, "What's up?"
The beautiful ribbons flew straight towards Yu Qingli, but she dodged them calmly, with a cold look in her eyes. The dancers watching nearby all gasped. Although such scenes had become commonplace in recent days, such a direct confrontation still made everyone very worried.
No matter whether it is Yu Liuli or Liu Manwu, if something happens at this time, the entire Jinghong Music House will probably be affected.
"Yu Liuli, how about we compete again for the chance to perform in the palace?"
Liu Manwu was full of confidence. The reason she lost before was because she underestimated her opponent. She believed that if she tried her best, she would not lose to this woman who had only been here for half a month.
Yu Qingli thought it was extremely childish. She stared coldly at Liu Manwu in front of her. She was too well protected by Liu Jinghong. "What if I don't agree?!"
"Are you scared? Knowing that your previous win was a fluke, you don't have the courage to continue?"
Yu Qingli looked at Liu Manwu seriously and said, "I'm not competing with you because I don't want to embarrass you again, and I'm also doing it for Boss Liu's sake."
"What did you say?!"
Liu Manwu was so angry that even her hands holding the ribbon began to tremble. What was this? Wasn't she even given a chance?
"Yu Liuli, don't think that you'll be the mainstay here just because you won once! Let me tell you, I'll always be the only top courtesan in Jinghong Music House!"
As Liu Manwu spoke, the ribbon in her hand flew out again. Whether it was intentional or unintentional, the ribbon hooked onto the pot of magnolia and flew straight towards Yu Qingli's face.
A red figure rushed towards Yu Qingli in a hurry, and the flowerpot hit the back of the person and shattered.
"elder sister……"
"Boss Liu!"
With a muffled groan, Liu Jinghong fell on Yu Qingli. Yu Qingli suddenly opened her eyes wide. She saved herself!
Blood flowed out of Liu Jinghong's mouth, dyeing Yu Qingli's eyes red. A hint of coldness flashed across her eyes, and her sharp eyes looked straight at Liu Manwu. Liu Manwu stood there, at a loss.
Xun Niang, who was originally teaching the dancers on the stage, ran over hurriedly, helped Liu Jinghong up, and said to Liu Manwu, "Manwu, what are you doing?"
Before Liu Manwu could say anything, a cold voice rang out from behind her, "She hurts others just because she's not as skilled as them. Such a character is not worthy of performing in the palace. Her show is over!"
Everyone turned their heads in shock. Murong Cheng, dressed in black, stared at everyone in front of him with a stern face. He had seen everything that had just happened.
"Your Highness the Crown Prince?!"
"Your Highness the Crown Prince has come to visit unexpectedly. Please forgive me... cough cough cough..."
Liu Jinghong struggled to stand up and salute, but was stopped by Murong Cheng, "I came here incognito today, no need for formalities."
He paused after extending his hand, and finally retracted it, only to give a cold order, "Why don't you go find a doctor?!"
Soon someone went to find a doctor. Looking at the scene in front of her, Yu Qingli seemed to be thinking about something. She was not unfamiliar with the look in Murong Cheng's eyes, but, this, was not very likely?