novelaction Chapter 456: Garden Tour (1)
Chapter 456: Garden Tour (1)
In just half a day, the news that the Crown Prince was hit by Yu Qingli with jewelry had spread throughout the Dongtang Palace. The concubines in Tang Yi's harem were envious and jealous, and they wanted to tear Yu Qingli to pieces.
However, Tang Yi ordered the concubines not to disturb Yu Qingli, so these concubines dared not speak out.
Yu Qingli and Xi Luo sat opposite each other in the hall, both with melancholy looks on their faces. Now that they were trapped here, how could they spread the news?
"Xiluo, with your current skills, can you get out on your own?"
Xiluo hesitated. "I'm afraid it will be difficult. There are so many experts in this palace, and there's no one outside to help us. Even if we get out, I'm afraid we won't be able to escape from this imperial city."
"Are we going to be trapped here forever? I don't know what the current situation is in the capital."
"Don't worry, young lady. Now that we've defeated the Northern Kingdom, I'm sure the generals in the army will be rewarded..."
"I'm not worried about this..." Yu Qingli stood up from the chair, walked to the window, and looked at the changing clouds in the sky. What she was worried about was that Murong Feng would use this opportunity to completely suppress the prince, or even put the prince in jail. She had not forgotten the hateful look in the prince's eyes before his death in her previous life.
Xiluo saw that Yu Qingli's face looked strange, and knew that she must be worried about something important. She did not dare to disturb her and just stood quietly by her side.
Soon, Yu Qingli came out of her thoughts. She murmured softly, "Xiluo, it looks like we need to find a way to leave the palace!"
"That being said, how are we going to get out?"
Yu Qingli's eyes were cunning. "Perhaps, we can make use of that Xingluo Princess."
Next, Yu Qingli told Xiluo about her plan. Xiluo's eyes lit up when she heard it. This was indeed a good idea. No matter what, at least they could figure out the route out of the palace.
Early the next morning, Yu Qingli sent someone to tell Princess Xingluo that she wanted to see her. Although Princess Xingluo was a little confused, she still went to see Yu Qingli.
"The princess is here, please take a seat. Xiluo, serve tea!" Yu Qingli greeted politely.
Princess Xingluo glanced at Yu Qingli with an inquiring look, "Miss Qingli, why did you ask me to come here?"
"Nothing, I just feel bored staying here alone, so I want to find the princess to talk to."
While the two were talking, Xiluo had already brought tea, and Yu Qingli began to chat with Princess Xingluo, looking like she really just wanted to have a chat with the princess.
"Qingli, I heard that Yi gave you a lot of good things yesterday, but you threw them all away."
Princess Xingluo took a sip of tea and finally couldn't help but say what she was thinking. When she heard the news yesterday, the shock in her heart was indescribable. Over the years, there were many women who were favored by the prince, but only a handful of them were able to receive treasures from the prince on their own initiative. What's more, she heard that the woman in front of her not only threw the jewelry on the prince's head, but also ridiculed him for looking too feminine.
However, Tang Yi did not seem to be angry, at least he did not treat her the same as other people, because before this, almost all those who dared to say that he looked feminine were killed, and the lightest punishment was to have their tongues pulled out.
In the Dong Tang Palace, Tang Yi's appearance was a taboo. Apart from the emperor and empress, no one else dared to comment on it casually.
Yu Qingli raised her eyes and glanced at Princess Xingluo with a slightly aggrieved look. "I was just about to tell you about this. I don't know what happened to His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, but he inexplicably gave me a bunch of things. I know that you shouldn't accept gifts without merit, so I returned them to the Crown Prince. Although there were some minor incidents when returning them, fortunately, the things have finally been returned to their rightful owners."
"Puchi!" Princess Xingluo laughed out loud. She found it funny when she thought of the eunuchs passing by who saw Tang Yi's embarrassed look. They had known each other for so many years, but she seemed to have never seen Tang Yi in such an embarrassed state. It was a pity that this honor was not given to her.
Thinking of this, Princess Xingluo took another look at Yu Qingli. This woman was indeed very delicate and beautiful, and her temperament seemed a little cold. Although she would always greet her politely when she came, she could not hide the coldness and alienation in her bones.
Could it be that this is actually the type Tang Yi has always liked?
Seeing that Princess Xingluo looked at her with an inexplicably cold look, Yu Qingli thought to herself that this was not good. She had asked the princess for help, but she couldn't let the other party have a grudge against her before she could help.
Yu Qingli quickly changed the subject, "Actually, I came here today to ask the princess for a favor."
"If you ask me to let you out, I'm afraid this won't work!"
Before Yu Qingli could finish her words, Princess Xingluo took the lead in giving her a heads-up. Yu Qingli's eyes dimmed, and then she smiled, "Of course. I'm aware of my current situation, which is probably no different from being a hostage. I'm already incredibly grateful for Princess Xingluo's kindness. I just find it boring to be stuck here all day, so I want Princess Xingluo to take me around the palace to see if the scenery in Dongtang's palace is any different from that in Canghe."
"This one……"
Princess Xingluo hesitated. The Crown Prince hadn't specifically forbidden Yu Qingli from leaving the palace, and she, a woman, couldn't possibly escape just by looking around. But after yesterday's events, she wasn't sure what Tang Yi really thought of Yu Qingli. If he truly considered her a hostage, why would he have given her such priceless jewels?
"What? Did I embarrass the princess?"
"Oh, that's not the case. It's just that I'm not the Crown Princess yet. I'm afraid that the affairs of the harem must wait until the Empress is informed. If you really want to leave, Qingli, how about I inform the Empress after I do?"
"In that case, I'll have to trouble you, Princess..."
"No need to go through so much trouble!"
The sudden male voice made Yu Qingli frown. How annoying! Why did Tang Yi come here again?
Princess Xingluo was delighted. "Your Highness, why are you here?"
Tang Yi observed Yu Qingli's expression with a smile on his face. When he heard Princess Xingluo's question, he simply replied, "I have something I want to talk to Qingli about, so I'll naturally be here."
Princess Xingluo felt sad when she saw the obvious difference in his attitude before and after. It turned out that he had a special feeling for this woman.
Yu Qingli felt that Tang Yi was a man who was only interested in creating chaos in the world and would do something bad at any time. Thinking of this, she couldn't help but feel annoyed. She immediately fell silent, walked aside and sat down to drink tea, and had no intention of talking anymore.
The atmosphere suddenly became a little weird. Princess Xingluo looked around, not knowing how to continue the conversation.
Tang Yi smiled and said, "Why don't you say anything? Weren't you just talking about going out for a walk? How about I take you for a walk in the garden?"
"I appreciate your kindness, Your Highness, but it's not appropriate for men and women to touch each other. It's better for Your Highness and Qingli to keep some distance to avoid any misunderstandings."
"If I'm not worried, then you don't have to worry either. As for this misunderstanding? The women in this harem are all intelligent and virtuous. I don't think there would be any criticism, right? Xingluo?"
Princess Xingluo quickly lowered her head, with bitterness in her eyes. Tang Yi really thought that she was here to cause trouble for Yu Qingli, and actually questioned her like that. Thinking of her own efforts in the early years, she felt really chilled.
Seeing this, Yu Qingli said with some dissatisfaction, "Your Highness, I invited Princess Xingluo here. Even if she wants to visit the garden, it should be us who go together."
Princess Xingluo looked at Yu Qingli with a complicated expression.
"In that case, the three of us can go together. It just so happens that a few pots of orchids were delivered today. I heard they are very beautiful."
As Tang Yi spoke, he pulled Yu Qingli's hand and walked out without saying a word. Xiluo, who was standing by, didn't even have time to stop him. Princess Xingluo was extremely sad. After so many years of friendship, it turned out that it was not as good as that of a woman who had just entered the palace. How could she feel?
Yu Qingli initially struggled to break free from Tang Yi's shackles, but she found that the more she struggled, the more sarcastic the looks from the people watching around her became. She simply gave up struggling and continued to let Tang Yi pull her forward.
Feeling that Yu Qingli had given up struggling, Tang Yi asked curiously, "Why don't you resist?"
“I just thought I was walking the dog!”
Tang Yi didn't react for a moment. After a moment, his face was filled with anger, and he tightened his grip on Yu Qingli's hand, "You are so brave!"
Yu Qingli didn't beg for mercy, but sneered, "Isn't this what you, Your Highness, did voluntarily? You dragged someone out without regard for their wishes. Your behavior is no different from that of an animal."
Tang Yi was speechless for a moment. He just let go of Yu Qingli's hand and walked forward with big strides.
Yu Qingli shook her wrist, which had been pinched blue, and turned to smile at Princess Xingluo beside her, "Let's go."
Princess Xingluo sighed, "Why did you deliberately provoke him?"
"Does the princess want me to fall in love with someone else and obey the prince's preferences?"
"This……"
"Since the princess doesn't want this, why bother saying one thing and thinking another? In fact, I'm afraid the princess wants me to leave here as soon as possible even more than I do."
Princess Xingluo smiled bitterly, "So what? Even if I have such an idea, it will be of no use. Your Highness will not be shaken by my opinion."
"How can you know if you don't try?" Yu Qingli winked at Princess Xingluo, "Perhaps the prince is not so ruthless towards you."
Yu Qingli said this and followed Tang Yi's footsteps. She did not forget her original intention. This was her first time walking out of that small palace, so she naturally had to familiarize herself with the routes in the palace!