After rebirth, the Queen of Madness has gone against the will of Heaven

Chapter 531 Let’s go out together

"How difficult is that? Although I've noticed the talents of several people these days, there's a difference between men and women. I've only been observing from the sidelines and haven't spoken directly to them."

"It's okay, just ask Lili to tell me which people can be used by me."

Yu Qingli nodded repeatedly, and after a moment's thought, she named a few names. "I've heard that there are several very good candidates this year, such as He Guang from Luozhou, Hong Shan from Jingzhou, and Chen Simin from Bianzhou. Although I don't know how they will fare after the exam, at least for now, these people are considered outstanding among the candidates, especially Chen Simin. I heard that he is very prestigious among these students."

Murong Feng was surprised and delighted, with many surprises in his heart. He originally thought that Yu Qingli was just looking for an excuse to go out, but he didn't expect that she would actually go and get to know the candidates one by one for his sake. He felt mixed emotions at the moment, but was also deeply moved.

Since he was a child, his mother, the queen, told him that women are the most untrustworthy people in the world. The more beautiful a woman is, the more likely she is to lie. Especially in the royal family, no one will treat him sincerely. Anyone who treats him well either wants money or power, or wants his life.

Murong Feng always kept this in mind, so when it came to matters between men and women, although he acted like a gentleman, he also kept an appropriate distance from the other party. To him, women were just tools that he could use at will, but this time, he began to feel a little confused about his own feelings.

At the beginning, he did marry Yu Qingli as his principal wife for her identity and status, but unfortunately she broke off relations with her father on the day of her wedding, completely ruining his plan. After that, if it weren't for her special horoscope, he would never be interested in such a woman.

But it was precisely this kind of woman that made him want to cherish her and possess her, and he even got angry when he heard that she had frequent contact with others.

All the people that Yu Qingli mentioned just now were people that he had secretly investigated. Their identities, backgrounds and talents made them very suitable to be his retainers.

The fact that Yu Qingli was able to find out about these people in such a short time shows that this woman is indeed extraordinary.

Looking at Murong Feng's very satisfied face, Yu Qingli sneered in her heart. The people she was talking about now were just a few of Murong Feng's many retainers in her previous life. The reason why Yu Qingli was so impressed by them was because Murong Feng attached great importance to these people at that time. Even after he became emperor, he promised them high positions and generous salaries, especially Chen Simin, who was even canonized as Marquis Dingguo.

These people can be regarded as Murong Feng's right-hand men in the future. She had always wondered where Murong Feng had met these people. Now it seems that Murong Feng had probably started paying attention to them before they had achieved fame.

"Your Highness, have you heard of them?"

Yu Qingli deliberately asked directly, and Murong Feng did not hide it. "Qingli, in fact, someone has asked me to pay attention to them before."

"Oh? Who is it?"

Murong Feng hesitated to speak, but Yu Qingli had already guessed the identity of this person. In the entire Canghe, there was really no one else with such political vision except her father who was very resourceful.

On this point, even if Yu Qingli didn't want to admit it, she had to admit it. Yu Zhengsha was born to be a superior. He knew exactly when to do what, and his perspective on people was also very unique. Otherwise, he wouldn't have asked Murong Feng to pay attention to a few candidates who hadn't yet achieved academic success.

"So it's Prime Minister Yu." Yu Qingli's tone was very calm, with a hint of displeasure. "Your Highness should have told Qingli earlier, so that Qingli wouldn't have done so much in vain."

"Are you angry?" Murong Feng raised an eyebrow, but his voice became gentler. "Okay, Qingli, to be honest, this is also my fault. I didn't tell you about this in advance. But after all, you and the Prime Minister are father and daughter..."

"Father and daughter? Has he ever treated me like his own daughter? Your Highness, you've seen how innocent I am. All I wanted was a simple father-daughter relationship, but what happened? I came all the way from Jiangnan to the capital, only to see Prime Minister Yu's family living in harmony. My mother and I felt like outsiders."

Yu Qingli's eyes turned red as she spoke. Although she didn't cry, her forbearing expression made people feel even more distressed.

Murong Feng felt extremely regretful. If he had known that Qingli and Prime Minister Yu had such a deep grudge, he should not have brought up this matter and saved Qingli from feeling upset.

Yu Qingli's performance this time only contained three-tenths of real emotion, but she knew that her display of weakness would definitely make Murong Feng feel distressed.

Sure enough, after Yu Qingli expressed her pain, a trace of heartache flashed across Murong Feng's eyes. He quickly grabbed Yu Qingli's hand and said, "Okay, Qingli, let's not talk about the past anymore. I know you feel bad, but don't worry, from now on, I will take care of everything."

Yu Qingli gradually calmed down and said rather embarrassedly, "I'm sorry, Your Highness. I was so anxious just now that I lost my temper with you."

"It's okay! I know you didn't mean it, Qingli. Speaking of which, Prime Minister Yu is also at fault in this matter. However, Prime Minister Yu and I are on the same side now. Can you please, for my sake, let go of the past?"

Yu Qingli lowered her eyebrows, looking a bit struggling. After a moment, she bit her lip and said, "The most I can do is to not provoke him. If he or someone from the Yu Mansion provokes me, I won't let them bully me!"

"Of course! You're the eldest prince's consort. I don't think anyone in the Yu Mansion would be so foolish. To offend you is to offend me! If that day ever comes, I won't let them go, even without you, Qingli!"

Yu Qingli then nodded with red eyes, "Thank you for your consideration, Your Highness."

"That's fine. Go change your clothes. Today we're going to meet some scholars and literati. How about you dress as a man? I remember you often dressed as a man in Jiangnan."

Yu Qingli smiled upon hearing this and said, "Your Highness, you still remember. Even if Your Highness doesn't say it, I have the same idea. I think those Confucian scholars would disdain to talk too much with women. If they were disguised as men, they wouldn't have to worry about this."

Murong Feng nodded with great satisfaction. This was exactly what he had in mind. Although he agreed to let Yu Qingli show up in public, he did not want her to reveal her true identity. That would definitely not be an honor for the royal family.

However, Murong Feng was well aware of Yu Qingli's talent. Furthermore, he had heard that she had taken over her mother's business after her death and had even opened a shop in the Imperial Capital. For a woman to be able to do this was truly admirable! Therefore, he hoped that this woman could wholeheartedly help him. At least before he ascended the throne, he desperately needed such a virtuous wife.

Yu Qingli quickly changed her clothes and walked out of the cubicle. Murong Feng's eyes lit up and he couldn't take his eyes off her.

The woman in front of him was wearing a white brocade robe, and her long jet-black hair was simply tied up with a jade hairpin, which made her face look even more elegant and beautiful. Her cold eyes added a bit of heroic spirit to this already cold and beautiful face, making people feel noble and cold, unparalleled in the world.

"It's wonderful!"

Murong Feng sighed. He had thought that a woman dressed as a man would always be covered in powder and cosmetics. However, he did not expect that Yu Qingli only made people feel cold and noble, and it was difficult to tell whether she was a man or a woman, but people could not recognize her identity as a woman at first glance.

Yu Qingli smiled, which made Murong Feng dumbfounded again. He was secretly pleased in his heart that such an extraordinary woman was his, Murong Feng's wife!

"Your Highness, can I take Xiluo with me? Even though we're just sightseeing, there are bound to be some unexpected things..."

"If you want to bring him, then take him. I've also heard that Xiluo, who is by your side, is a loyal protector and has good martial arts skills. I feel more at ease with someone like him by your side."

"Thank you, Your Highness!"

Not long after, Xiluo also came out ready. She was wearing a black outfit today and did not cover herself up. However, the aura she exuded was so strong that even if people knew she was a woman, they might not dare to step forward.

Murong Feng became more and more satisfied, and prepared to go out with Yu Qingli and his servant.

As the three of them stepped out of the yard, they saw Yu Zhenzhen coming towards them.

Seeing Murong Feng coming out of Yu Qingli's yard, Yu Zhenzhen was stunned at first, then lowered her head unwillingly and saluted Murong Feng and Yu Qingli politely.

"Your Highness, sister."

Yu Zhenzhen then looked up at them and saw that Yu Qingli had a flushed face and was wearing men's clothes. Murong Feng was standing beside her, and his words and actions were full of concern. Even the look in his eyes when he looked at Yu Qingli just now was full of tenderness.

Yu Zhenzhen was puzzled. How could their relationship progress so quickly in just one night? What happened?

However, Yu Zhenzhen didn't dare to ask directly, so she just asked tentatively, "Are you and your sister going out?"

Murong Feng responded, "That's right."

"That's quite a coincidence. I was planning to go out too, and wanted to ask if I could go with you."

"Oh, where are you going?" Murong Feng became curious, "Could it be to the Prime Minister..."

"It's not that my father and I have an appointment. It's the Queen Mother's will. She wants my sister and I to go to Jinxiu Villa to pick up the dress she ordered and make some spring and summer clothes. She said there will be a banquet in the palace in a few days and we should attend."

Murong Feng rubbed his brow with his hand. "Now that you mention it, I remember it. Mother's birthday is in a few days. Father might be planning a grand celebration for her this year. I've been so busy these past few days that I forgot about it. You'd better get ready early."

"Yes!" Yu Qingli and Yu Zhenzhen responded in unison.

Murong Feng thought for a moment and said, "Since it is the Queen Mother's wish, then Zhenzhen, you should come with us."

"Will this delay the important matters between Your Highness and my sister?"

Yu Zhenzhen lowered her head and looked submissive, feeling extremely aggrieved!

Murong Feng was moved and said soothingly, "It's okay. We are just strolling around. If there is something important, we can go our separate ways."

Yu Qingli didn't say anything. Since Murong Feng decided to let Yu Zhenzhen go with him, she had nothing to say. She just had to wait and see.