HCB Chapter 218 Strange Dowry
Chapter 218 Strange Dowry
Now that I think about it, the reason why I suffered such harm in my previous life was partly due to my own indulgence. Because of my trust in Mei Hong, I told her everything, and I forgave her betrayal again and again, which eventually sent me to the cold and dark cold palace.
Human greed is always endless. After getting something the first time, people will want it the second time. After getting a little, people will want more.
Xiluo quickly ate up the plate of cakes and praised, "Not bad."
Mei Hong thought to herself, of course, her craftsmanship has always been the best, even the eldest prince has praised it before.
Thinking of Murong Feng, Mei Hong's pretty face couldn't help but feel a little hot. Thinking about it this way, it seemed like she hadn't seen the eldest prince for a long time.
Coming back to her senses, Mei Hong saw Yu Qingli staring at her intently. She couldn't help but feel guilty and quickly lowered her head. While tidying up the tray of cakes, she said, "Miss, I heard that the second young lady is coming back today, so Butler Jiang started setting off firecrackers early in the morning. It's even more lively than the New Year's!"
"Really? That's really good. How is the second young lady's injury?"
"I heard that although the external injuries have been almost healed, there has been no progress in the internal injuries. I heard that she will have to lie down for at least a month! Most importantly, the Second Young Lady's leg is probably crippled."
Yu Qingli's brows were cold, "That's really a pity."
Meihong was very curious. The young lady looked very strange when she came back from the palace that day. What happened when they were in the palace?
However, although she was curious, Mei Hong would not ask and ask, as the master had expressly forbade anyone from asking too many questions about the Mid-Autumn Festival banquet in the palace, especially after Yu Zhenzhen returned home.
Mei Hong glanced at Yu Qingli. Could it be true as the rumors she heard were true, that the second lady became like that because of the eldest lady?
How is this possible?! The young lady normally wouldn't even dare to crush an ant, so how could she possibly do something like that? However... the young lady now was indeed a little different.
As they were talking, firecrackers were heard outside the door again. After a while, everything became quiet. Only a lot of noise could be vaguely heard coming from outside, and it was very lively with people coming in and out.
Meihong was a little puzzled. It wasn't necessary to be so exaggerated just to pick up the Second Young Miss, was it? Even if they wanted to set off firecrackers to celebrate the wedding, wasn't the noise a bit too loud?
Yu Qingli also felt something was wrong. It seemed that the noise was getting closer and closer, and was directed at her!
After a moment, Yu Qingli finally understood the reason for the noise. More than a dozen maids came in one after another, holding trays of different sizes in their hands, and behind them, there were servants carrying seven or eight large boxes.
Yu Qingli seemed to have never seen these people before. The maid in the lead bowed to her and said, "Miss, this is the dowry that the master ordered specially prepared for you. He said it should be placed in your yard first."
Mei Hong was a little surprised, "Miss, this is the dowry..."
Yu Qingli didn't even look at the dowry. She glanced at the maid who spoke and asked, "Where's my father?!"
"The master has gone to pick up the second young lady."
Yu Qingli sneered. It seemed that her good father really listened to her words and prepared the dowry so quickly. But judging from the amount, wouldn’t it be too shabby?
Yu Qingli ordered the maids to remove the curtains on the tray one by one. There were only some ordinary jewelry, not even top-grade ones. It seemed that there would not be anything good in the box.
Yu Qingli's eyes slid across the tray and were attracted by a set of headwear. Although the style was very ordinary, the material was made of the finest red coral, and the beads on it were also made of the finest luminous pearls, each of which was crystal clear and very beautiful.
Yu Qingli narrowed her eyes slightly. What on earth was the meaning of something like this being mixed in with those ordinary jewels?!
Yu Qingli took a step forward and smelled a strange fragrance at the tip of her nose, like the smell of powder, but slightly lighter than that smell, with an inexplicable sweetness.
Yu Qingli's mind trembled, and she suddenly understood. So that's how it was. Her good father really hated her to the core! However, it seemed that she was underestimated.
Yu Qingli calmly ordered, "Everyone go down and put the things here."
The maids then carefully put down the things in their hands. Yu Qingli suddenly asked, "Who bought these dowries?"
The leading maid said, "I heard that the Second Madam bought these things. The First Madam has been in a bad mood recently, so the Master didn't let her buy these things."
Yu Qingli nodded slightly. From the way these maids spoke, she seemed to be very familiar with the affairs of the mansion. However, why had she never seen any of these maids before? Suddenly, she thought of something. Perhaps these people were the maids in Yu Zhengsha's shop in the capital.
They went to so much trouble to send an unfamiliar maid to deliver the dowry, it's hard to believe that there are no problems with these things.
The maids quickly left Liuliju. Meihong looked at the dowry with a hint of dissatisfaction and said, "Miss, what does the master mean by this? After all, you are marrying into the royal family. I'm afraid this dowry is not even comparable to that of ordinary wealthy families, right?"
Yu Qingli smiled faintly, "Okay, Meihong, stop complaining. Pack up your things and find two things you like to take away."
Mei Hong's eyes lit up, but she pretended to be reserved and said, "How can this be? Miss, this is given to you by the master, how can this servant..."
"Just take it if I tell you to." Yu Qingli added, "Keep that headgear for me."
"Yes!"
Xiluo frowned at the side, and after Meihong left, she stepped forward and said, "Miss, there might be something wrong with that headgear."
"You can see it too."
Xiluo nodded slightly, closed the door, pulled out a small dagger from his side, and scratched the part of the head where the skin was touching. Some fragrant powder diffused in the air.
"Miss be careful!"
Yu Qingli raised her hand to comfort him, "It's okay, I've seen this thing before."
This is a kind of poison called bone-eroding poison. It looks like flour on the surface, but it can penetrate into human skin and invade into the bone marrow.
When the poison takes effect, all the bones in the body will be slowly corroded, and eventually the whole person will be able to crawl like a mollusk. Of course, they still have to endure the pain of bone corrosion, but most people die from the pain before all their bones are corroded.
What a cruel poison! Cui?! It seemed she had overlooked a powerful figure in the palace. Although this was supposedly a task assigned to Cui by Yu Zhengsha, she was truly no ordinary figure, capable of such meticulous planning.
If I hadn't seen a palace maid die from this thing in the palace in my previous life, I would probably have been plotted against this time. Among that pile of ordinary jewels, I would have chosen this headpiece to wear no matter what.
After a moment's silence, Yu Qingli suddenly asked, "Xiluo, tell me, should I retaliate against those who want to kill me?"
Xiluo lowered her head and said nothing. She knew that Yu Qingli didn't want her answer at this moment, but just wanted to tell others.
In fact, she had probably already made up her mind, and this decision was extremely correct.
Those who harm others will be harmed!
Afterwards, Yu Qingli instructed, "Xiluo, put this thing away and find another jade craftsman with exquisite craftsmanship. I want to make a pair of bracelets for you."
"Yes! I will arrange it right away."
Xiluo worked very efficiently. In just one day, a pair of exquisite and elegant bracelets appeared in front of Yu Qingli.
Yu Qingli was very satisfied. The only thing left now was how to return this great gift to Cui.
It seemed that she needed to find a good reason. After careful consideration, Yu Qingli stood up from the chair, and Xiluo followed closely behind.
After walking out of Liuli Residence, Yu Qingli felt that the atmosphere in the mansion was a bit weird. The servants seemed to avoid her when they saw her. It seemed that it was related to Yu Zhengsha.
"Xiluo, is the Second Miss coming back today?"
"This is the information I received."
"Well, go call Meihong, we're going to meet the Second Young Lady at the gate of the mansion."
"Yes! I'll be right there."
Not long after, Yu Qingli had someone move a chair and placed it under the osmanthus tree at the gate of the Yu Mansion. She also prepared some cakes and sat there calmly. Meihong and Xiluo stood behind her. After seeing this scene, many servants in the mansion found it very strange and talked about it a lot.
"Miss, why don't you go back first? I'll stay here and wait for the second young lady to come back. I'll notify her as soon as she comes back."
"How can that be?! I'll be waiting here. Today, I want to comfort the Second Young Miss."
Mei Hong was increasingly confused. What on earth was the young lady doing this for? It was clear that the master disliked her, yet she still tried to get close to him. Wasn't this asking for trouble?
What's more, the rumor has spread throughout the mansion now, saying that the second young lady became like this because of the eldest young lady. Although the young lady did not admit it, she did not deny it either. Perhaps, this matter is really related to the young lady.
If that's the case, shouldn't the young lady have stayed further away? How could she walk right into someone's path?
Meihong sighed in her heart, her mind in turmoil, but since the young lady had already given the order, she couldn't disobey it at will, right?
Thinking of this, Mei Hong could only move her body into the dark and reduce her presence to the minimum. Even if something happened, at least she wouldn't have to be a scapegoat.
Time passed by minute by minute, but the carriage that Yu Zhengsha brought to the palace to pick up Yu Zhenzhen did not appear in front of her for a long time. Yu Qingli slowly closed her eyes. The pale sunlight shone through the osmanthus tree onto Yu Qingli's face, making it mottled and distinct, making her expression obscure.