novelaction Chapter 401 A Good Plan
Chapter 401 A Good Plan
Seeing that more and more people were gathering around, Xiluo immediately stepped forward to block Yu Qingli behind him, and shouted at Meihong, "Where did this lowly servant come from? Let go of the lady's skirt!"
Yu Qingli was indeed a little scared by Mei Hong before. She didn't expect to meet Mei Hong in such a place, and she didn't expect that she would approach her in this way. If she delays any further in public, it will only ruin her reputation!
Yu Qingli sneered in her heart, she just didn't know whether Mei Hong's appearance here was accidental or someone deliberately exposed her whereabouts. However, since Mei Hong was performing so hard, she didn't mind helping her. Since she was unkind, don't blame herself for being unjust.
"Xiluo, let her get in the car!"
Xiluo was surprised and said, "Miss, this..."
"No need to say more, we can talk when we get back!"
Xiluo gritted his teeth, lowered his head and said hatefully: "Yes!"
Yu Qingli took Mei Hong onto the carriage, turned the carriage around, and found a new restaurant. She wanted to see what Mei Hong would say to her.
This time, Yu Qingli and the others directly found a private room and brought Mei Hong in.
Yu Qingli's expression was very calm. She had actually vaguely guessed Mei Hong's intention. However, as to whether it was true or not, it depended on what Mei Hong said.
Yu Qingli sat down on a chair by the window. After Xiluo asked the waiter to bring tea, she stood guard at the door to prevent outsiders from disturbing her.
Mei Hong was quite tactful. She knelt down in front of Yu Qingli as soon as she entered the room. A hint of sadness could be seen on her unrecognizable face. It was a pity that the man in front of her was not a man who was gentle with women.
Mei Hong kowtowed heavily, "Miss, I know you have a kind heart, please save me."
Yu Qingli glanced at Mei Hong, hiding the treacherous look in her eyes, "Why should I help you?"
Mei Hong was stunned. She obviously didn't expect Yu Qingli to speak to her in such a tone. Her cold eyes seemed to see through all her little tricks.
Mei Hong's heart skipped a beat. Could it be that the young lady already knew that she had been involved in her kidnapping? However, since the young lady hadn't said anything, she naturally wouldn't say it herself.
The only solution now is to be submissive and hope that Yu Qingli will allow her to re-enter the palace because of their past friendship. Thinking of this, Mei Hong's face showed a pleading look.
"My lady, I know I've let you down, but this child is innocent. I'll just consider it a favor from you. I don't want him to be unwanted from the moment he's born."
Yu Qingli looked down at her, her eyes so deep that it was hard to tell the emotion in them, which made Mei Hong dazed for a moment, as if she had already known these words for a long time.
"Tell me, what have you done to me?"
"Miss……"
Yu Qingli sneered, "I am not your lady, Meihong. From the moment you decided to betray me, I was no longer your lady."
Mei Hong's face turned pale. It turned out that she really knew it.
"What? You dare to do it but you don't dare to admit it? Meihong, you didn't really think that no one in the palace knew about what happened between you and Murong Feng?"
Mei Hong's expression became increasingly ugly. She bit her lips tightly, not knowing how to respond. After a long moment, she opened her eyes wide, her round eyes filled with tears, looking pitiful. "Miss, do you really think that this servant betrayed you?"
Yu Qingli sneered and did not answer, but the irony in her expression was self-evident.
Mei Hong gritted her teeth and continued to make up her story, "I am indeed sorry, young lady. I shouldn't have been forced by the eldest prince to have sex with him, and I shouldn't have kept the matter of this child a secret. Ultimately, everything is my fault."
Mei Hong paused, then continued, "At this point, Miss, I have no say in how you treat me, but this child is innocent. He is the eldest prince's child. Please be kind and let me give birth to this child."
Yu Qingli didn't say anything. She picked up the teacup beside her and took a sip of tea. There was no expression on her cold face, and she was as cold as a stranger.
"Today, you will return to the palace with us."
Yu Qingli spoke lightly. Although Xiluo felt a little dissatisfied, she could not influence her master's decision. Moreover, she vaguely felt that Yu Qingli must have her own reasons for doing this.
Mei Hong was pleasantly surprised when she heard this. She looked at Yu Qingli in disbelief, "Miss, are you really going to take me back to the palace?"
"Of course! Since you are pregnant with His Highness's child, we can't just let the royal bloodline flow out into the world."
"Miss……"
"Okay, now that you understand, get in the car. Xiluo, take Meihong with you, and let's go back to the palace!"
Xiluo pursed her lips, glared at Meihong coldly, and pulled Meihong into the carriage without saying a word.
Mei Hong was surprised. She didn't expect that Yu Qingli would bring her into the palace so easily. She thought it would take some time.
They traveled in silence, with only the sound of wheel tracks coming from their ears, which made Mei Hong feel inexplicably uneasy. Although she could return to the palace as soon as possible, Yu Qingli's attitude was really unpredictable.
The three of them quickly returned to the palace. Yu Qingli did not delay and the first thing she did after returning to the palace was to take Meihong to see the queen.
Xiluo was very puzzled by Yu Qingli's behavior, but she believed in Yu Qingli very much and believed that the young lady would not do anything that would be detrimental to her.
All of Yu Qingli's actions seemed very strange to Mei Hong, but they were in line with her wishes and even made her very happy. In any case, if the Queen knew about this, her current situation would be improved.
Ever since the empress was confined to her house, she has never left the Chaofeng Palace. In addition, His Majesty has ordered that no one is allowed to disturb her, so Yu Qingli has saved herself the trouble of visiting her morning and evening. As a result, she has not seen her aunt, who appears graceful but is actually mean, for a long time.
After the announcement, Yu Qingli and the others entered the hall.
As soon as she entered the hall, Yu Qingli felt that the atmosphere was a little strange. Everyone in the Chaofeng Hall was trembling with fear, and even the eunuch who helped them report was speaking in a low voice.
Yu Qingli understood that Queen Li was in a bad mood today. She wondered if she would feel a little better after hearing about Mei Hong.
Yu Qingli and the others followed the eunuch who had reported them into the hall. The main hall was filled with the scent of sandalwood incense, creating a quiet and solemn atmosphere. Yet, in that somewhat empty hall, Yu Qingli unexpectedly spotted a figure that surprised her. Murong Shiling? Why was he here?
But after thinking about it, Yu Qingli finally understood. No wonder the palace maids in the palace were so cautious. It turned out that the emperor was here. She said, when did the queen become so straightforward? She actually let her into the palace directly.
"Your servant greets the Emperor, Father, and the Empress." Yu Qingli bowed politely, while Mei Hong, who was accompanying her, knelt on the ground, lowered her head and refused to look up.
"Stand up, Qingli, what's the matter with you?"
Murong Shiling's tone was very kind, which made the queen beside him a little unhappy. She had not forgotten what happened in the past.
Yu Qingli stood up, but Meihong was still kneeling on the ground behind her. Queen Li glanced at Meihong and turned away calmly, but there was a hint of doubt in her eyes. What was this lowly maid doing here?
Yu Qingli's eyes were already red before she opened her mouth. She stood aside without saying a word.
Murong Shiling and Queen Li looked at each other and asked curiously, "What's going on?"
Queen Li took over and said, "Yes, Qingli, if you have anything to say, just say it directly. Looking at you like this, did Feng'er bully you?"
Yu Qingli remained silent upon hearing this, but burst into tears in an instant, looking extremely aggrieved. Murong Shiling felt extremely distressed, and his eyes swept over Yu Qingli and the others. There were two maids following behind Yu Qingli, one of whom had scars all over her face, as if she had been beaten. The maid who looked like she had been beaten had been kneeling on the ground without saying a word, and even refused to stand up when asked to.
Could it be that Yu Qingli came here just for this maid?
Murong Shiling thought about this and said to Xiluo, the other girl following behind Yu Qingli, "Tell me, what exactly is going on?"
Xiluo hesitated for a moment, then bent his knees and knelt on the ground again, "Your Majesty, Your Majesty, please make the decision for the Crown Prince's Consort!"
As soon as Xiluo finished speaking, Meihong, who had been kneeling on the ground in silence, suddenly burst into tears. "Your Majesty, Your Majesty, this servant deserves death! I shouldn't have concealed my affair with the eldest prince, and I shouldn't have left the royal bloodline without permission!"
These words have made the shrewd Canghe, the Emperor and the Empress know the whole story!
Unconcealable anger appeared on Murong Shileng's face. The fierce aura made Mei Hong shiver all over, and made her regret her recklessness a little!
"Do you know what you're talking about?" Seeing Murong Shiling's unfriendly expression, Queen Li quickly took over the conversation, then glanced at Yu Qingli and said, "Qingli, what's going on?"
Yu Qingli suppressed her sadness and said dignifiedly and elegantly, "Father, Queen Mother, I just learned about this as well."
Upon hearing this, Empress Li glanced at the wound on Mei Hong's face and said, "If that's the case, how could you just do that to her? If you're so jealous, how can Feng Er take a concubine in the future?"
"Empress, this injury is not the princess's fault. Actually, the situation is like this..."
When Xiluo heard Queen Li's words full of dissatisfaction with her master, she couldn't help but speak up to defend her. Although she knew that this was against the rules, if the young lady was really accused of jealousy, who knows how the queen would punish her in the future!
After Xiluo's explanation, Empress Li's expression darkened, a flash of murderous intent flashing across her face. How dare a mere maid directly challenge her? It seemed she was tired of living!
Murong Shiling was furious when he heard this. The prince's faction had just submitted a memorial to accuse Murong Feng. Now, before the matter was properly dealt with, he was charged with causing chaos in the palace. Was Murong Feng born to make him angry to death?