EBE Chapter 490: Ridiculous Proposal (2)
Chapter 490: Ridiculous Proposal (2)
Seeing that Yu Qingli was unmoved, Murong Feng could not help but harden his tone a little, "This is just a small favor, but it can help me gain a foothold in the court, so what's wrong with that?"
Yu Qingli looked at him indifferently, her eyes calm and composed, which made Murong Feng's hair stand on end. When did Yu Qingli's eyes become so cold?
After a long moment, Yu Qingli finally opened her red lips and said, "There's nothing wrong with it, but I don't want to! I made it very clear when I severed my father-daughter relationship with Yu Zhengsha. From then on, he is no longer my father, and I am no longer his daughter. How can a father who dares to poison his daughter's wine glass be worthy of my filial piety?"
"Qingli, maybe what happened back then was just a misunderstanding."
"Misunderstanding? Then what about the assassination in the enclosure? Was it also a misunderstanding? Don't think I don't know that among those assassins, there was one sent by Yu Zhengsha."
Murong Feng was shocked. Where did she know such a top-secret thing?
"Anyway, asking me to apologize is out of the question. What did I do wrong? If I did do anything wrong, it was that I didn't deserve to have such a cruel and ruthless father!"
Yu Qingli's words were so decisive that all the events that happened before her mother's death resurfaced in her mind, causing her heart to fluctuate. She clenched her fists, trying to calm her anger, biting her lips tightly with her teeth, hatred swirling in her blood, making her want to kill the man in front of her right now.
Murong Feng and Yu Zhengsha are birds of a feather!
Murong Feng was also very unhappy at this time. Facing Yu Qingli's non-cooperation, he just felt that this woman was ungrateful. If she was not still useful at the moment, based on the scandals between her and Murong Yanhui, it would be too easy for her to be thrown into a pig cage.
Murong Feng suppressed his negative emotions and soothed him gently, "Alright, alright, Qingli, don't react so strongly. I know your mother's death has caused you to have many misunderstandings about Yu Zhengsha, but in the final analysis, he is your father after all. There's no such thing as a father and daughter holding grudges overnight. But if you don't want to, we can talk about this later."
Yu Qingli looked at him suspiciously. Murong Feng would never let go of something he had decided on. It seemed that in addition to this path, he had thought of another one, and it seemed that it was also related to her.
As expected, Murong Feng paused and continued, "Qingli, although I know you are devoted to me, the little emperor's infatuation is also very touching. If possible, I would like to trouble you to accompany the little emperor's uncle more. It can be regarded as a way for me, as a younger generation, to show my respect to the elders."
Yu Qingli was almost laughing out of anger. It was amazing that Murong Feng could say such words about the respect of the younger generation for the elder. She had never seen him respect Murong Yanhui on weekdays. What's more, he even asked her to accompany Mur Yanhui for a while. It was true that the humblest people were invincible!
Yu Qingli waved her hand impatiently, "I understand what Your Highness means. Just tell me what you want. If you keep beating around the bush, I'm afraid you'll never get what you want!"
Murong Feng then smiled and said, "Talking to smart people is really comforting. It's not a big deal, but I just want you to help me get something."
"Commander's seal?"
Yu Qingli raised her eyebrows. This was probably the only thing that Murong Feng couldn't let go of.
"Qingli is indeed smart and lovely."
"Your Highness, how can you be so sure that I will definitely get the seal of command?"
"Qingli, let's be frank. The young emperor's uncle has great trust in you and would love to pluck all the stars in the sky for you. If he hadn't come to find you this time, I don't think he would have handed over the military token to me. Now that he has handed over the military token, what difference does it make whether he has the commander's seal or not?"
Yu Qingli hesitated for a moment, "Let me think about this."
"Of course, but the current situation doesn't wait for anyone. Qingli, you'd better make a decision as soon as possible."
Yu Qingli looked up and glanced at Murong Feng. The desire for power in his eyes was as disgusting as ever. She just didn't know whether this plan was his own idea or someone instigated him secretly.
"Okay! I can promise to help you get the seal of command, but I also have a request."
"You said I would satisfy you as long as I could."
Yu Qingli said disdainfully: "Your Highness, don't worry. I won't make things difficult for you, nor will I ask for anything casually. I only ask that in this palace, no matter what your Highness's status will be in the future, you can't force me to do anything, including my life!"
Yu Qingli knew very well that once Murong Feng got the seal of command, the position of crown prince would be his for sure. As someone who knew about this, she would definitely not be let off easily, so she specifically put forward such a condition.
Murong Feng frowned. This Yu Qingli was indeed the daughter of a merchant. She was so good at bargaining. However, after weighing the pros and cons, he decided to agree to her for the time being. Once he really ascended the throne, she would not have the final say in anything.
"Okay, I promise you!"
"Words are not enough, it's better to have a written agreement!"
"You..." Murong Feng's eyes were cold, but the smile on his lips did not diminish at all, "Qingli, do you not trust me?"
Yu Qingli looked him in the eye without backing down. "It's not that I don't trust Your Highness, but matters of life and death require caution. Besides, with this written document in hand, I can do my best to serve you, right?"
Murong Feng snorted coldly and finally chose to compromise. He heard that the prince had already sent people to look for a doctor with excellent medical skills. Once the emperor woke up, the military power in his hands would definitely be taken back. No matter how great his merits were, he could not get the position of prince for no reason. Therefore, now is the only chance and the best chance.
"Someone! Get some pen and ink!"
Murong Feng gave an order and soon a servant came in. After preparing the pen and ink, he left again. Murong Feng wrote down Yu Qingli's request word for word and engraved his official seal on it. Yu Qingli blew the ink dry and then put it away with satisfaction.
"So, that's the good news your highness has been waiting for me."
"I have done what I promised you, but you have to give me a specific time!"
Murong Feng's voice became a little colder, no longer as gentle and affectionate as it was at the beginning. It was obvious that he was very dissatisfied with Yu Qingli's behavior.
"Don't worry, Your Highness. Within three days at the most, I will definitely get the seal of command."
Murong Feng was finally satisfied. He stood up with a hint of impatience and said, "In that case, you can rest first. I won't disturb you as you are tired from the journey."
"Farewell to Your Highness."
Yu Qingli did not try to keep him. In fact, Murong Feng was quite at ease after leaving her. Not long after, Xiluo came in. Yu Qingli handed the things signed by Murong Feng to Xiluo and said, "Put them away!"
Xiluo asked in confusion, "Miss, Murong Feng just suggested that you have more contact with the prince. Isn't that a good thing? Why did you refuse?"
Yu Qingli said calmly, "You don't understand. What's going on between Murong Yanhui and I is between the two of us. When is it his turn as an outsider to dictate our decisions? I have my own opinions on whether to break up or stay together. Besides, I don't want to give in to Murong Feng's wishes and be used by him."
"Then why did the young lady agree to his request?"
Yu Qingli's eyes were somewhat blank. "I know Murong Feng. No one can stop him from doing what he wants. So if I refuse now, he will definitely think of worse ways to force me to agree. Rather than being passive, it is better to take the initiative and take power into my own hands."
"I see."
"Xiluo, go to Anle Palace later and tell them that I'm going to play chess with King Yan tomorrow."
Xiluo smiled ambiguously, "When the prince hears this, he will definitely skip dinner and set up the chessboard early, waiting for the young lady to come."
"You girl, you actually teased me. I think you're asking for a beating."
Yu Qingli pretended to pick up the plum blossom branch on the table and wanted to hit Xiluo, but Xiluo dodged left and right, and Yu Qingli couldn't catch her at all. For a while, the master and servant laughed and played together. Yu Qingli seemed tired of chasing her, and half leaned on the soft couch to rest. There was a little blush on her pink face, her lips were slightly open, and she was breathing slowly. The plum blossom branch in her hand was half hanging on the couch. She was really more beautiful than the flowers, and her beauty was beyond compare.
This scene fell into the eyes of Murong Feng who had returned. He was amazed for a moment. He had previously thought that Yu Qingli was just a pretty sight, but now, she was like an unripe fruit that gradually shed its dry outer layer, revealing plump and ripe flesh. The fragrance was so tempting that he was reluctant to let her go.
But when he thought about the fact that this woman was already having an affair with someone else and that he even needed her help, he felt very unhappy. He could only look at such a beauty but not eat her. Well, he would use her for the time being. When his great cause was accomplished, he would definitely possess this woman!
Murong Feng looked at Yu Qingli with an extremely fierce gaze, which scared Yu Zhenzhen who was walking over next to him.
"Your Highness, why are you standing here instead of going in?" Yu Zhenzhen calmed herself down and asked respectfully and reasonably.
Murong Feng snorted coldly, but said nothing. He turned and left with a very ugly look on his face. This made Yu Zhenzhen feel very strange, but she did not ask anything. After looking into the hall thoughtfully, Yu Zhenzhen walked in.
Yu Zhenzhen's current identity is no longer a secret, but her sudden arrival still surprised Yu Qingli. Maybe it's because she's already married, but Yu Zhenzhen looks much more mature and her dress is much more simple than before. Her long black hair is tied into a bun, dignified and elegant, and her beautiful face is less arrogant and more approachable and peaceful.
Yu Qingli frowned. What was Yu Zhenzhen up to? Was she trying to build a relationship with him?
Yu Qingli secretly guessed the purpose of Yu Zhenzhen's visit, and Yu Zhenzhen also politely saluted Yu Qingli.
As the saying goes, you shouldn't hit a smiling person. Yu Zhenzhen's humble attitude made Yu Qingli feel uncomfortable to say anything bad to her. She just accepted her courtesy with a little alienation and asked Xiluo to bring in some tea and snacks. She wanted to see what this uninvited woman was going to do.