HCB Chapter 216 Hints Behind the Scenes
Chapter 216 Hints Behind the Scenes
Murong Feng looked at the panicked people in the Yu Mansion and ordered his servants, "What are you all standing there for? Why don't you go get the imperial physician?!"
Soon a eunuch went to invite the imperial physician, and for the convenience of treatment, Yu Zhenzhen was sent directly to Yichun Palace.
Looking at the busy palace maids and eunuchs, Yu Qingli sneered, "Yu Zhengsha, is this considered stealing a chicken but losing the rice?"
Shortly after Yu Zhenzhen was rescued, the palace maid who was knocked unconscious by Xiluo was soon found and sent to the palace, waiting for her to wake up and inquire about the situation.
The palace maids came in and out, and basins of warm water were brought into the room. Then, basins of blood were brought out. The strong smell of blood made Yu Qingli's stomach churn.
Yu Qingli frowned slightly. This feeling was really bad, reminding her of the days when her hands and feet were broken in the cold palace.
Yu Zhengsha stood in the room, his eyes and brows full of worry, he really is a good father.
"Father, if there is nothing else, I will go back home first."
Yu Qingli stepped forward and bowed respectfully to Yu Zhengsha. Yu Zhengsha clenched his fists, with veins popping out on the back of his hands.
"Yu Qingli, what are you talking about? Your sister's life or death is uncertain, and you're still thinking about going back? Don't you have any mercy or guilt?"
Yu Qingli looked into Yu Zhengsha's eyes seriously, a sarcastic smile playing on her lips. "Kindness, I'm kind to others, so what if they treat me? Besides, I wasn't the one who caused her life or death, so why should I feel guilty? I'm afraid there's someone else who should feel guilty."
"Yu Qingli!"
Yu Zhengsha's tone was filled with resentment. It seemed that he was too careless and did not expect that Yu Qingli would be so scheming.
"In that case, Qingli will take her leave."
Yu Qingli said as she turned around and prepared to leave.
"The Queen has arrived——"
Following the eunuch's announcement, Queen Li appeared in everyone's sight, and Murong Feng, who was originally at the door, walked in with her.
Queen Li was filled with resentment. She should have been the one serving the emperor in the Wolong Palace at this moment, if not for this terrible incident.
However, although she was depressed, Queen Li was not impatient at all. After all, this incident happened in the harem, and the injured person was the second daughter of the Yu family.
This matter is not as simple as it seems. It is so bold that someone would want to take advantage of the Mid-Autumn Festival banquet to kill people.
No matter who the other party is, he may not ignore the royal family.
A cold look flashed across Queen Li's eyes. If she were to find out who was the mastermind behind this, she would definitely not let that person go. He actually did something that damaged the royal reputation.
Simply unforgivable!
Seeing Queen Li coming, Yu Qingli's eyes turned and she stepped forward to say goodbye. Queen Li was a little surprised, "Qingli, are you ready to leave now?"
Yu Qingli nodded slightly, pretending to be afraid. "Too many things happened today. Qingli is a little scared. I think it's better to go back early."
Queen Li thought so too. Today was indeed unusual. First, the emperor behaved abnormally, and then such a thing happened. It was quite unexpected.
"Alright, then, let the wind take you back."
Yu Qingli nodded slightly. "In that case, thank you very much, Your Majesty. By the way, Your Majesty, there is something I'm not sure if I should tell you."
Hearing Yu Qingli say this, Yu Zhengsha suddenly became nervous and raised his voice a lot, "Yu Qingli, it's getting late, you'd better go back early. It's already chaotic enough here today, don't add to the Queen's troubles."
After hearing what Yu Zhengsha said, Yu Qingli hesitated to speak, and even looked at Yu Zhengsha in fear. The Queen caught a glimpse of this action and said after a moment of thought, "In that case, Feng'er, you can send Qingli back."
"Yes, I obey your orders."
Murong Feng understood the Queen's hint and prepared to leave Yichun Palace with Yu Qingli.
"Wait a moment, Your Highness!"
Yu Zhengsha suddenly called out to Murong Feng, "Although Zhenzhen can't leave the palace now, it is indeed inconvenient for so many people to stay in the palace. Since the eldest prince wants to send Yu Qingli back, could you please take the opportunity to send my humble concubine back as well?"
After Yu Zhengsha finished speaking, without caring whether Murong Feng agreed or not, he said to Wang and Cui, "You can go back for now. I will stay in the palace today to wait for news. With the imperial physicians here, you don't have to worry too much."
Wang covered her face and cried, but still obediently followed Yu Zhengsha's instructions.
"Yu Qingli, your Aunt Wang is in a bad mood today. You should ride in the same car with her so you can spend more time with her."
Such an obvious cover-up made Queen Li more suspicious. It seemed that there was indeed something wrong.
Several people left the palace together. Although Yu Zhengsha gave such instructions, Wang was already worried about Yu Qingli, not to mention the situation today, so she hurriedly pulled Cui and got on a carriage together.
Yu Qingli smiled secretly. This was an opportunity they had given up on their own and had nothing to do with her. In this way, she had the chance to speak freely.
Yu Qingli was in a state of confusion before she got into the carriage with Murong Feng.
As soon as they got in the car, Murong Feng pretended to be concerned and asked, "Qingli, you look a little strange today. What happened?"
Yu Qingli nodded, "Brother Feng, there is actually something I am very afraid of."
"Scared?!" Murong Feng was stunned. "What's wrong?"
"Brother Feng, do you still remember what I said to you when we met before?"
"Does it mean that someone is trying to frame you?"
Yu Qingli nodded seriously. "Now that I think about it, if I hadn't gotten separated from that palace maid, I would probably be the one lying in the palace right now. Brother Feng, don't you think this is too strange?"
"There is indeed something fishy. The fact that someone pretended to be the Queen Mother and summoned you is already very strange."
Yu Qingli lowered her head, looking a little depressed. "Brother Feng, tell me, did I accidentally offend someone?"
Murong Feng's expression grew serious upon hearing this. "Don't worry, Qingli. Mother and I will investigate this matter thoroughly."
"In that case, thank you very much, Brother Feng."
Yu Qingli finally calmed down a little, but her face was still pale, which made Murong Feng feel distressed. It was understandable that such a nice Mid-Autumn Festival banquet would encounter such a bloody incident, which was really unpleasant!
Yu Qingli remained silent all the way, trying her best to play the role of a frightened girl, but she was already very happy in her heart.
Anyone who wants to harm her will get his comeuppance sooner or later, whether in the past life or this life!
As for Yu Zhenzhen, although she didn't hate her that much, it could only be considered that she was just unlucky.
After a somewhat long journey, Yu Qingli and her group finally returned to the mansion. After bidding farewell to Murong Feng, Wang and Cui also hurried back to their own courtyards. Presumably, from now on, these two women will never have any illusions about the harem again.
Yu Qingli returned to Liuliju in a good mood. Mei Hong saw Yu Qingli and hurriedly greeted her, "Miss, you're back. Is it fun in the palace? Did you meet the Crown Prince?"
Yu Qingli glanced at Mei Hong's slightly excited face and suddenly regretted not bringing Mei Hong with her. Perhaps, she was the most suitable person to fall from the pavilion.
Seeing Yu Qingli's strange expression, Mei Hong suddenly stopped talking and asked cautiously: "What's wrong, Miss? Did something happen?"
Yu Qingli said coldly: "It's nothing, just a small incident. I'm a little tired today, you can leave first."
Meihong didn't dare to say anything more and just quietly retreated. She was in a very low mood. She was already very depressed because she was not brought into the palace with her. She didn't expect the young lady to have such an attitude now.
No matter how she looked at it, she felt that the young lady didn't trust her as much as before, especially after Xiluo came.
Yes! All of this was caused by Xiluo!
After Mei Hong left, Yu Qingli slowly walked to the bookcase, opened the secret compartment, and took out a note from it. The note clearly stated the plan that Yu Zhengsha and Jiang Bai were going to use against her in the palace.
Yu Qingli took a look at it, then put the note close to the candle flame and burned it ashes.
It seems that it is time to reward the person who has been loyal all the time. If I hadn't heard from him, I might not have been able to get through this difficult time so easily.
She is never stingy towards those who have helped her.
As the night deepened, Xiluo came in with a basin of water, "Miss, it's time to wash up."
Yu Qingli responded and walked to the basin. Under the light of the red candle, the clear water seemed to be stained with blood red, which frightened her. She took a few steps back involuntarily, and even her breathing became rapid.
"Miss, what's wrong with you?"
Xiluo asked with some concern. Yu Qingli fell down on the chair beside the table and covered her eyes with her hands. Even though she had already agreed to abandon her kindness and soft-heartedness, she would not hesitate to become a devil in hell for revenge!
But... she still couldn't face such a bloody scene calmly. What's more, Yu Zhenzhen was innocent. But it was too late to say anything now. In order to get revenge, she had already fallen into the bottomless abyss.
Yu Zhengsha did not return home all night, and Wang also did not sleep all night. It seems that Yu Zhenzhen's condition is not optimistic.
It was not until dawn that Yu Zhengsha came out of the palace. There was even some stubble on his chin, and he looked very decadent.
As soon as he entered the mansion, Yu Zhengsha walked towards Liuliju. His face was full of anger, which made the servants passing by involuntarily hide aside.
"Yu Qingli, come out!"
Yu Zhengsha's voice woke Yu Qingli from her sleep. She opened her eyes and looked at the still dim sky outside, frowning.
Not long after, the door was suddenly pushed open and Mei Hong rushed in with a panicked look on her face.