novelaction Chapter 206: Trip to Fahua Temple (1)
Chapter 206: Trip to Fahua Temple (1)
"Prime Minister Yu, I believe you have heard the rumors in the capital these days. Please explain to me what is going on."
"Your Majesty, calm down. The story about my daughter being born with an unlucky star is completely nonsense. Some unlucky things have happened in my residence recently. My wife was anxious and asked someone to perform a ritual. I didn't expect those monks to make up nonsense. The Prince of Yan and the First Prince were also present at the time."
Yu Zhengsha answered cautiously. Although he did not agree with Yu Qingli marrying Murong Feng, he could not do it in a way that would ruin his reputation. He has always been very concerned about his reputation. If Yu Qingli was rejected because of this, even Zhenzhen's future marriage would be affected. So he must try his best to save the situation.
Murong Feng stepped forward and said, "Father, this is indeed a misunderstanding. Those monks barged in recklessly and forced their way into the courtyard of the eldest daughter of the Yu Mansion. After being scolded and stopped by the eldest daughter, they must have felt resentful and said such a ridiculous thing. In my opinion, those monks are not high-ranking monks of the Fahua Temple at all. They are just scammers who eat and drink for free."
Murong Shiling narrowed his eyes slightly, his gaze moving between Murong Feng and Yu Zhengsha. Since both of them said so, he should believe it. However, why did he always feel uneasy in his heart? She was born with bad luck. If this woman's fate was really like this, wouldn't it be detrimental to the royal family? It seemed that he had to come up with a foolproof plan.
Murong Shiling was silent for a moment. "Regardless of whether this is true or not, this rumor is extremely detrimental to the royal family's reputation. Prime Minister Yu, within three days, I want you to find a way to suppress this rumor. Can you do it?"
"The minister obeys the order!"
Yu Zhengsha finally breathed a sigh of relief. No matter what, at least the reputation of the Prime Minister's Mansion was saved. However, only those who were present at the time knew about this matter. Afterwards, he even strictly ordered everyone not to spread this matter. Unexpectedly, someone still spread the rumor. Could there be a traitor in the Prime Minister's Mansion?
After the court session, Yu Zhengsha hurried back home. He wanted to get to the bottom of this matter, but Murong Shiling was not relieved. He came to the harem with a heavy heart.
When I came to my senses, I was already in the queen's bedroom with Murong Feng.
"Your Majesty, these are grapes that were just picked this autumn. Your Majesty, please try them and see how they taste."
Murong Shileng's arrival made Queen Li's face look more charming. She changed into a bright red peony dress, and she looked charming, graceful and decent.
Murong Feng stood aside politely, his face gentle and respectful.
Murong Shiling reached out and pushed Queen Li's hand away, frowning as he asked, "Feng'er, is this really as Prime Minister Yu said?"
Murong Feng nodded, "That's true. Besides, those monks look so shabby, how can they look like great monks?"
"Don't judge a person by appearance. Moreover, this matter of fate is very important. It's better to be cautious..."
Queen Li listened for a long time and asked curiously, "Your Majesty, what are you and Feng'er talking about monks? Are you planning to go to the temple to pray?"
"Mother, this is what happened..."
Murong Feng explained the whole story, and Queen Li smiled and said, "Is this the only thing Your Majesty is worried about?"
Murong Shiling asked, "Does the Queen have any good ideas?"
"Isn't this simple? Mid-Autumn Festival is coming soon. I originally planned to go to Fahua Temple to pray for blessings. Why not bring Yu Qingli with me? Master Qiuchan, the eminent monk at Fahua Temple, has always been very accurate in his interpretations of divination. Wouldn't the rumors be self-defeating then?"
"That's a good idea. I'll trouble you, Queen, with this matter."
"Your Majesty and I are so polite to each other? Besides, this matter is for Feng'er, right?"
Murong Shiling nodded slightly. In fact, the main reason for him was himself. If the eldest daughter of the Yu family was really doomed, then he would never let her enter the palace. He would not allow anything that would threaten the throne to exist, even if it was just a possibility!
Yu Zhengsha's efficiency was quite high. Within two days, all the rumors about Yu Qingli in the capital disappeared.
In Anle Palace, Murong Yanhui's expression changed when he received the news. He smiled and said, "The old fox is worthy of being an old fox. He is so powerful."
"Master, what should we do next?" The person who came looked up and saw that it was Xiaoliu who was supposed to be looking after Yu Qingli's shop.
Murong Yanhui had instructed him to spread the rumor in the capital, thinking that this would force Murong Feng to cancel his engagement with Yu Qingli. However, he didn't expect that the old fox Yu Zhengsha would help Murong Feng for the sake of his own face.
What a mistake!
Murong Yanhui took a sip of tea, his expression cold, "You should go back first. It seems that this matter ends here."
Xiao Liu lowered his brows and said respectfully, "I obey your command!"
After bidding farewell to Murong Yanhui, Xiaoliu hurriedly left the palace, feeling a little sorry for the prince. If there was no way to cancel the engagement between the eldest prince and Yu Qingli, then when would the prince be able to win the beauty?
The longer I spend with Yu Qingli, the more I feel that only Miss Yu is worthy of the prince. It is such a pity that she married Murong Feng.
After Xiaoliu left, Murong Yanhui frowned, and even the hand holding the teacup tightened involuntarily. Aunt Qing beside him sighed and said, "Your Highness, perhaps this is fate. The eldest prince is determined to win Miss Yu. If Your Highness insists on snatching her away, I'm afraid it will only cause unnecessary trouble. Besides, His Majesty's vigilance against Your Highness has not diminished..."
Murong Yanhui smiled bitterly, "Aunt Qing, I know exactly what you're saying, but if I can let go, why would I force it so much?! I've never asked for anything in my life, except Yu Qingli, and I can't let go!"
"Your Highness..." Aunt Qing looked at Murong Yanhui like this, and she couldn't help but feel worried. Could it be that Your Highness really wanted to push himself into the spotlight for a woman? No! This absolutely couldn't happen!
"Auntie, I want to be alone for a while."
Aunt Qing knew that the prince would not listen to anything she said now. His temperament was exactly the same as his deceased mother. He would never give up on something he had decided on, no matter what. Even if the process was difficult and he had to endure pain that ordinary people could not bear, he would persist to the end as always. I really don't know whether such a temperament is good or bad?
In the huge Anle Palace, only Murong Yanhui was left drinking. Looking at the magnificent palace, which was empty and cold, Murong Yanhui felt for the first time that the days without Yu Qingli by his side were so difficult and lonely!
If he has to spend every day in such loneliness in the future, then he might as well give it a try!
The news that the Queen was going to the Fahua Temple to pray for blessings soon reached the Yu Mansion, and Yu Qingli was also invited to go with her. For this, Yu Zhenzhen was very dissatisfied.
"Daddy, why can she go but my daughter can't?!"
After hearing the news, Yu Zhenzhen went to Yu Zhengsha to discuss it immediately. If they went to Fahua Temple to pray, the royal nobles in the palace should also go with them. They should be able to see Murong Yan and come back to them. It might not be too much for her father to let Yu Qingli go alone for such a good opportunity.
Yu Zhengsha glanced at Yu Zhenzhen and said, "This is the Queen's order. The people going to Fahua Temple have been decided long ago. Except for the ladies and princes in the palace, no one else is allowed to go."
"but……"
"Okay, stop messing around. If you want to go to the Fahua Temple to burn incense, you can ask your mother to go with you later. But this time, absolutely not!"
Yu Zhengsha's voice became stern. From the moment the Queen issued an edict requesting Yu Qingli to go to Fahua Temple with her, he knew that this was probably the Emperor's intention. Master Qiu Chan of Fahua Temple was very good at divination. The Emperor probably wanted to take this opportunity to see whether what he said before about Yu Qingli being born with bad luck was true.
This is a test from the emperor. If things go wrong, the Yu family might be accused of deceiving the emperor, so this matter is of great importance.
"Daddy..." Yu Zhenzhen was unwilling, but seeing that her father had no intention of compromising, she couldn't help feeling depressed.
At this time, Liuli was in the middle, and Meihong was in a particularly happy mood, as if the person going to Fahua Temple was not Yu Qingli but her.
"Miss, luckily I ordered some new clothes a few days ago. I didn't expect them to be put to use so soon. It's really great."
Yu Qingli, who was sitting at the table flipping through a medical book, glanced at Mei Hong calmly. What was there to be happy about? It was just a test. The Emperor must have been a little suspicious about her fortune, so he asked the Empress to make such an arrangement. Otherwise, how could she, a consort who had never even married a prince, be qualified to participate in such a grand royal event?
"Meihong, you don't have to rush. I've asked Xiluo to prepare the clothes for the trip to Fahua Temple. If you have nothing else to do, go and rest first."
Mei Hong was stunned. Ever since Xiluo came, the young lady had stopped her from doing many things. Although this made her feel much more relaxed, did this mean that the young lady no longer trusted her as much?
Tears immediately fell down and Meihong knelt on the ground with a look of grievance on her face.
Yu Qingli frowned, feeling extremely disgusted, "Meihong, what are you doing?"
Mei Hong sobbed, "Miss, is it that I have done something that has displeased you? These days, you don't need me to do many things. Do you think I am not doing a good job?"
Yu Qingli was stunned. She had not expected Mei Hong to be so perceptive. She immediately tried to appease him, "What are you talking about? You've been with me for so many years. How could I possibly dislike you? I only gave things to Xiluo because she's new here. Naturally, she needs to be trained well. If she develops lazy habits right from the start, what will happen to her in the future?"
Mei Hong finally smiled and said, "So that's how it is."
"Now that you know, then get up. Look at that tearful face. Didn't I tell you that if you want to follow me, you must first change this crybaby habit!"
Mei Hong quickly wiped away her tears and said, "I know I was wrong, Miss, don't be angry. I will punish myself by not eating lunch today."
"That's not necessary. Just be more careful in the future."
Only then did Mei Hong turn around and leave Liuliju.