coobybook Chapter 492: Commander's Seal
Chapter 492: Commander's Seal
Yu Qingli had an idea in mind, but she couldn't figure it out. As expected, the person who tied the bell must be the one to untie it. It seemed that she should go and take a look in person.
Having made up her mind, Yu Qingli immediately set a time, but it definitely wouldn't be possible in the next few days. She had promised Murong Feng that she would get the commander's seal first. It seemed that she still had to discuss this matter with Murong Yanhui!
After returning to the palace, Murong Yanhui was busy with various things. First, he was called by the Queen Mother and scolded, blaming him for handing over the military order without considering the consequences. Then he was told that during the time he was away from the capital, Yu Zhenzhen, who was originally given to him, married Murong Feng. Then, the Queen Mother told him clearly that the date of his wedding with Lin Zhi had been set, and it was set on the Lantern Festival.
Putting aside these miscellaneous personal matters, the affairs of the court also troubled him greatly. Now that the prince was regent, there were many things he had no idea about, and many ministers in the court were taking a wait-and-see attitude. The prince had no choice but to ask his father-in-law Liu Gongquan for advice. After Murong Yan returned to the palace, his former teacher gave him the task of assisting the prince, but he had just given the military command to Murong Feng.
For a moment, Murong Yanhui's originally neutral position became wavering, and the Queen Mother got involved, making him very confused.
When Yu Qingli arrived at Anle Palace that day, besides Murong Yanhui, Murong Cheng was also in the palace.
Seeing Yu Qingli coming over, Murong Yanhui's mood improved a little. Murong Cheng was also very tactful. He stood up and prepared to say goodbye, but there was a bit more inquiry in his eyes when he looked at Yu Qingli.
Yu Qingli didn't care. She smiled gently at Murong Cheng and saluted respectfully, "Your Highness the Crown Prince."
Murong Cheng nodded slightly, turned around and said to Murong Yan, "Since the young uncle has an appointment, I won't bother you any more."
As he was speaking, he hurriedly prepared to leave, but Yu Qingli stopped him, "Your Highness, please stay. I haven't visited the Crown Princess since returning to the palace. I wonder if she is doing well recently."
Murong Cheng looked up at her with a complicated expression, as if trying to guess what she meant by this. However, after meeting her sincere gaze, he felt that he had been being mean-spirited and immediately replied, "Thank you for your concern. She is doing well."
"That's good. I wonder if I can go visit the Crown Princess?"
Murong Cheng hesitated for a moment, then glanced at Murong Yan again and replied softly, "Okay!"
"Thank you!"
Yu Qingli sincerely thanked Murong Cheng for his trust. She knew very well in her heart that at this time, there was no room for error. The fight between Murong Cheng and Murong Feng was almost in the open, so it was reasonable for him to be on guard against her.
Murong Cheng did not stay for long and quickly left Anle Palace.
As soon as Murong Cheng left, Murong Yanhui's lips curved into a devilish smile, "Lili, you're so anxiously looking for me, but do you miss me?"
Yu Qingli slapped his restless hand away, "Your Highness! I'm here for a serious matter today!"
"For this king, every moment spent with Lili is a serious matter!"
Yu Qingli's ears warmed. This Murong Yanhui was really full of sweet talk. No wonder he was called the romantic prince before. She collected her thoughts and said, "Since the prince doesn't want to listen to my business, then I will go back first and let Xiluo pass on the message later."
Murong Yanhui finally calmed down a bit and quickly reached out to grab Yu Qingli's sleeve. "Good Lili, I was just joking with you, why did you take it so seriously? Tell me, what do you want from me?"
Upon hearing this, Yu Qingli did not beat around the bush and told Murong Yanhui everything Murong Feng had said to her before. From the moment she decided to give her heart to this man, she had no intention of keeping any secrets between him and her.
After Murong Yanhui finished listening, her expression was somewhat complicated, and her peach blossom eyes drooped, looking a little lost. Yu Qingli asked curiously, "What's wrong?"
"Lili, are you still going to force me to make a choice for Murong Feng?"
Murong Yanhui's tone was a little sad, as if all his efforts along the way had been in vain. After returning to the palace, Yu Qingli was still the eldest prince's consort, and he was still the wishful thinking Prince Yan.
The long eyelashes concealed the emotions in Murong Yanhui's eyes, but made Yu Qingli feel a little more distressed for no reason. However, she was also a little amused. This King Yan is actually a child, right?
"Murong Yanhui! If you keep pretending, I'll really get mad!"
Yu Qingli became serious. Murong Yanhui's expression suddenly changed when he heard this. With a flattering smile on his lips, he stepped forward and pulled Yu Qingli, saying, "Lili, don't be angry. I'm just teasing you!"
Yu Qingli sighed inwardly. For some reason, the more she got along with Murong Yanhui, the more childish he became. Sometimes it even made her feel that such a person would never live in the palace. His former noble and cold demeanor, his unruly nature, seemed to have been gradually smoothed out by time, leaving only a pure heart for her.
Yu Qingli felt that she was lucky because she was the only one who had seen Murong Yanhui like this. Even in front of the Queen Mother, Murong Yanhui seemed never to be so relaxed. Did this mean that she was unique to him?
Yu Qingli straightened her expression and said seriously, "Murong Yanhui, I won't say this a second time. Since I have already chosen you, I will not betray you easily. But please forgive my selfishness. Before my wish is fulfilled..."
"I know!" Murong Yanhui interrupted Yu Qingli and gently hugged her in his arms. "Lili, I know. You don't have to feel burdened. I was just talking just now. Seeing the woman I love staying with another man every day, I feel like a radish soaked in a vinegar jar. But I believe in you. If one day you feel tired, as long as you turn around, you will find that I have always been standing behind you waiting for you!"
Yu Qingli's eyes suddenly turned red, and her voice was choked with sobs, "You are always like this..."
Murong Yanhui gently wiped away her tears and placed an ancient and exquisite square box on the table in Yu Qingli's hands, "Lili, take it."
"This is……"
"Commander's Seal!"
Yu Qingli hesitated, as she was worried that if she took away the seal of command, the situation in the court would really change.
Murong Yanhui firmly placed the seal of command in Yu Qingli's hand, and wrapped his broad and warm hand around hers. "Don't worry, as the saying goes, there is no construction without destruction. You and I might as well wait and see what happens to this court!"
Yu Qingli nodded. The shoulders behind her were broad and strong, and the hand holding hers was warm and peaceful. At this moment, she had no fear in her heart. She even felt that even if there were mountains of swords and seas of fire ahead, she could still walk through it with this person!
Yu Qingli put away the seal of command, and then he remembered another thing, "The emperor fell ill for no reason, do you think there is something strange about this?"
Murong Yanhui frowned, seeming to be hesitant to speak. After a moment, he said, "Lili, could you please not interfere in this matter and let me handle everything?"
Yu Qingli was stunned for a moment, then nodded slowly. It seemed that Murong Yanhui might have known something, so he took the initiative to deal with the matter.
Yu Qingli did not continue to ask. She believed that since Murong Yanhui had taken the initiative to instigate this matter, he would surely handle it properly. However, she was still worried that Murong Feng would take some action after obtaining the seal of command, especially now that Yu Zhengsha's position seemed to have changed, and the entire court seemed to be about to face a bloody storm.
As if seeing Yu Qingli's worry, Murong Yanhui comforted her: "Lili, don't worry, I'll take care of everything!"
Yu Qingli was very conflicted at this moment. On the one hand, she knew that if Murong Feng successfully took advantage of this opportunity to ascend to the throne, he would definitely be ruthless to Murong Cheng. However, if he could not successfully ascend to the throne this time, the prince would consolidate his position, and it would be much more difficult for Murong Feng to successfully ascend to the throne again.
But soon, Yu Qingli had another idea in her mind. Perhaps, she could take advantage of this opportunity to help Murong Feng and bury her own people at the same time.
However, this matter still needs to be communicated to Murong Yanhui. Otherwise, if the two people's actions are contradictory, it may be more harm than good.
Having made up her mind, Yu Qingli did not waste any time and directly told Murong Yanhui about her plan.
Murong Yanhui didn't react much, as if he had already expected Yu Qingli to do this. In fact, he also felt that this approach was correct. Judging from the current situation, the prince's party seemed to have a slight advantage on the surface, but it might not last long.
In comparison, Murong Feng is good at strategy, and has the help of a cunning person like Yu Zhengsha, plus Queen Li's party, he should not be underestimated.
Moreover, Murong Yanhui vaguely felt that Murong Feng seemed to want to make a big fuss about the emperor's coma, so the most important thing he had to do now was probably to find ways to save the prince.
Yu Qingli also thought of what Murong Yan recalled. In comparison, Yu Qingli was worried about more than that. In the matter of the emperor's coma, the most eye-catching Concubine Yu was actually the most suspicious. Yu Qingli had a vague feeling that Concubine Yu was using her own way to escape from her control. No matter for what purpose, she seemed to have really regarded herself as a member of this palace.
"Lili, don't think too much about some things. Thinking too much won't help. It's better to let nature take its course."
"Of course I understand the logic, but how can I not think about it when the situation is right in front of me? Murong Yanhui, do you think it's really interesting to see these people fighting like this?"
Yu Qingli finished speaking, and before Murong Yan could reply, she mocked herself, "Those who point out others' shortcomings are truly ignorant of their own shortcomings. I'm clearly struggling in this big dye vat as well, and I've long lost sight of my true self. How can I possibly have the right to criticize others?"
Murong Yanhui felt heartbroken for her fleeting sadness. What kind of pain had this woman experienced?