boyutpedia Chapter 406: An unexpected conspiracy
Chapter 406: An unexpected conspiracy
When Yu Lihan left, it was already evening. Yu Qingli looked at the time and couldn't help being a little surprised. Unknowingly, she had spent an entire afternoon with the son of an enemy.
"Xi Luo, these few days..." Before she finished speaking, Yu Qingli couldn't help laughing. She was used to Xi Luo serving her, and she even forgot that Xi Luo was sent to Mei Hong.
Fortunately, Xiluo was not at home, but there was a clever servant. Xiaoliu quickly stepped forward and asked respectfully, "Miss, do you want to ask about that person?"
Yu Qingli nodded, "Did Xiluo send any news?"
"It's been rumored that she's been very quiet lately. Although there are some people in the palace who are ready to make a move, they've all been suppressed by the Crown Prince. I heard that the Crown Prince has openly acknowledged Mei Hong's identity and announced that he wants the servants to treat her like the Crown Princess!"
As Xiao Liu spoke, he observed Yu Qingli's reaction and was very worried. Fortunately, he did not see any expression of loss or sadness on his master's face, only a cold smile and strong sarcasm.
"It seems that Murong Feng dotes on Mei Hong even more than I thought. I hope this doting can last longer."
Yu Qingli paused, then asked, "Any other news?"
"Also, there was news this morning that the eldest prince took Mei Hong to the East Palace early in the morning."
"East Palace?" Yu Qingli narrowed her eyes slightly, and then her heart skipped a beat as if she thought of something. Could it be as she thought?
"Did Xiluo tell me what they were going to the East Palace for?"
"It is said that she wanted to go pay her respects to the Crown Princess and, by the way, exchange experiences with her about pregnancy. This was all proposed by her."
Yu Qingli sneered, "What a fool! She's so eager to be used as a tool for others. It's really unworthy of her efforts for so long."
Although Xiaoliu didn't understand what Yu Qingli meant, he knew that today might not be so peaceful.
Yu Qingli's uneasiness grew. She tried to guess what Murong Feng meant, but she also hoped she was overthinking it. She said to Xiao Liu with a hint of worry, "I don't know the exact situation. How about this, we go over and take a look at the situation."
After making the decision, Yu Qingli took Xiaoliu with her and rushed to the Prince's Eastern Palace. She always felt a little uneasy if she didn't go there in person to keep an eye on it.
Before the master and servant entered the hall, they heard a sharp scream, which was obviously Mei Hong's voice. Yu Qingli's heart tightened. Could it be that Murong Feng's action had begun!
Yu Qingli didn't care about anything else and ran towards the place where the sound came from.
A quarter of an hour ago.
Mei Hong dressed up early this morning and prepared her outfit very carefully. She was secretly excited because the eldest prince agreed to take her to pay her respects to the Crown Prince's Eastern Palace. To be honest, this was her first time to formally pay her respects to the Crown Princess. This showed that the eldest prince really wanted to improve her status in the palace.
Mei Hong had never dared to imagine that she could get the recognition of the eldest prince, but now it actually happened in front of her. The Crown Princess and Yu Qingli have a good relationship. I wonder what her expression will be when she sees me.
Mei Hong was smiling, looking forward to meeting the Crown Princess. She had specially worn a colorful Suzhou embroidery dress today. The white lilies on the red satin were gorgeous, and even the colorful butterflies flying among the flowers were lifelike. She had a bun on her head that chased the stars and the moon, and she looked completely different from the Mei Hong before.
Looking at the cute and pretty face in the mirror, Meihong smiled with satisfaction, stood up from the bronze mirror, glanced at Xiluo who was standing beside her, and showed a sarcastic smile.
"Xiluo, come and help me!" Meihong's tone was a little arrogant, and there was a sense of arrogance and conceit that made people feel very uncomfortable.
Xiluo raised her eyes and looked at her steadily. Thinking of Yu Qingli's instructions, she lowered her head and said respectfully, "I obey your command!"
As Xiluo spoke, he took a step forward, stretched out his hand, and gave Meihong a light support, but in his heart he was complaining, she was just a little concubine, but this woman really thought of herself as the master. In this harem, even the real masters were probably not as precious as her. She just needed someone to support her to stand up from the chair. It was really ridiculous.
Mei Hong seemed to be quite satisfied with Xiluo's performance. At this time, she heard footsteps at the door. Mei Hong's face lit up with joy and she hurried to greet him. It was Murong Feng.
Murong Feng wore a dark red python robe today, with the collar and cuffs trimmed with silver embroidery thread, which matched Mei Hong's outfit very well, making Mei Hong blush and her heart beat fast.
"Your Highness, you came here so early. Have you had breakfast?"
Meihong walked to Murong Feng with a shy and happy look on her face. Murong Feng looked Meihong up and down, his gentle eyes full of doting, which made Meihong very happy. She was worried that His Highness would be angry because of her rash entry into the palace, but she didn't expect the result to be so much better than she thought. It turned out that His Highness still had her in his heart.
"I have already had breakfast, so there is no need to bother. It is better to go to the Crown Prince as soon as possible. I think he must be anxious."
"Yes, I will pack it right away."
"No need to clean up, you're already looking great like this. Meihong, you're naturally beautiful, so why would you need to dress up?"
"Thank you for the compliment, Your Highness. I was just worried that I might have been impolite."
"I'm here for you, don't worry."
Meihong snuggled shyly in Murong Feng's arms. This scene made Xiluo beside her feel disgusted. The eldest prince was really blind. He didn't pamper such a good lady, but fell in love with such a thing. But it was better this way. He didn't worry about her, and there would naturally be someone who would cherish the lady.
Murong Feng's eyes were deep, but his tone was gentle, "Let's go, don't let the prince wait anxiously."
The two walked towards the Crown Prince's Eastern Palace. Xiluo wanted to follow but was stopped by Murong Feng, "Meihong and I will be back soon. You don't need to follow us."
Xiluo responded, but she felt a little puzzled. If it was just an ordinary visit, why didn't he even bring servants? Subconsciously, she felt that there was something fishy going on, so she quickly passed the message back.
Besides, Murong Feng and Mei Hong came to the Prince's Eastern Palace. Along the way, everyone in the palace knew that Mei Hong was the eldest prince's new favorite. Although her birth was not noble, she was more favored by the eldest prince than the legitimate prince's wife. In addition, with Murong Feng's previous deliberate creation, no one dared to neglect Mei Hong.
The two entered the hall, and soon the palace maids brought them exquisite snacks. Then, after an incense stick of time, Murong Cheng and Liu Caiyi still had not appeared, which made Mei Hong feel a little unhappy.
Someone had already informed her before she came, but the Crown Prince and the Crown Princess avoided her and really didn't take her seriously.
Thinking of this, Mei Hong took a sip of tea and complained softly, "Your Highness, could it be that the Crown Prince and the Crown Princess are unwilling to meet me? I've been waiting for so long..."
Murong Feng also frowned. "Don't worry, be careful not to disturb the fetus. They don't want to see you, but do they not want to see me either? Just sit here and I'll go see what's going on."
Mei Hong obediently lowered her head and responded. Murong Feng stood up and left. Mei Hong's eyelids twitched, and she felt vaguely uneasy. What was going on? Mei Hong shook her head, hiding the panic in her heart. Perhaps she had been too nervous recently, always worried that Yu Qingli would harm her after entering the palace. She even felt a little paranoid. Now she was in the prince's East Palace, and she was considered a guest. Who would come to harm her?
Meihong shook her head and smiled to herself.
Soon, a figure walked in from outside the palace. Mei Hong was delighted and hurried to greet him, "Your Highness!"
The visitor frowned. Mei Hong was startled and asked with concern, "Your Highness, what's wrong? Could it be that the Crown Princess and the others don't want to see us?"
The visitor looked at Mei Hong strangely, "What are you talking about? Where is the emperor? Didn't you say that the emperor came with you?"
Mei Hong was increasingly puzzled. She had no idea what the eldest prince was talking about. What "royal brother"? Wasn't the eldest prince the most powerful prince in the palace?
The visitor was also very puzzled. He glanced around as if looking for someone. Mei Hong took a step forward charmingly and took the visitor's hand. "Your Highness, even if the Crown Princess and the others don't see me, Your Highness, don't be angry. As long as Your Highness has me in his heart, I don't care about anything else."
The man waved his hand, and Mei Hong stumbled and almost fell to the ground. The man asked coldly, "What are you doing?"
Mei Hong was shocked. What happened to His Highness? He was fine when he left just now, but why did he suddenly become so cold in such a short while?
Mei Hong stood up straight, looking aggrieved. Just as she was about to say something, she suddenly felt a sharp pain in her abdomen, causing her to involuntarily grab the sleeve of the person who came. "Your Highness, I, my stomach hurts... Help me..."
"What's wrong with you?" The visitor's face was also very serious. He hurriedly called for someone to find the imperial physician, but he found that the palace servants who were supposed to serve in the hall were nowhere to be found.
"Your Highness..." Mei Hong's face was pale with pain. She was fine just now, how could she suddenly have a miscarriage? Could it be that someone was trying to harm her?
"Let go first, I'll go get someone to call the doctor!"
"No, you can't leave! Your Highness, you can't abandon me..."
Mei Hong grabbed the sleeve of the person who came tightly. She didn't want to stay here alone!
At this moment, the palace door suddenly opened, and another familiar figure appeared in the palace. Seeing the face of the newcomer, Mei Hong was stunned and even forgot the pain. What was going on? Why were there two great princes?
Murong Feng almost ran over to Mei Hong's side, his gentle face showing extreme anxiety. "Mei Hong, what's wrong with you?"
Severe pain attacked her abdomen, and then a bloody smell emanated from the hem of her skirt, causing Mei Hong to scream, "Ah..."