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

Chapter 240 Wedding Banquet Incident (1)

The streets in front of the Yu Mansion were filled with red decorations for ten miles. Early in the morning, there were sounds of gongs and drums, firecrackers, and all kinds of colorful lanterns hanging everywhere, making the entire Yu Mansion look extremely festive.

The guests had already come to the house in groups of three or four to offer congratulations. It made sense for them not to show up when the Prime Minister was marrying off his daughter.

Liuli was in the middle, while Yu Qingli sat in front of a bronze mirror with a cold expression. The noisy sounds in her ears seemed to have nothing to do with her. She just let the matchmakers invited by the Yu Mansion help her dress up.

Mei Hong specially wore a pink double-breasted blouse today, which made her already pretty face look even more rosy. Compared with the slightly pale and indifferent Yu Qingli, she looked more like the one who was about to get married.

At this time, Mei Hong was rushing around preparing things, and she seemed to be the boss. Yu Qingli couldn't help but sneer in her heart.

Yu Zhengsha was receiving guests in the front hall, while Wang stood by with a hypocritical smile on her face. Even though she hated Yu Qingli to the core, she couldn't afford to lose face for the Yu family at this time. Moreover, they would have to go to the palace together to attend a state banquet soon!

The bridesmaids combed Yu Qingli's hair into the most beautiful bun and put on the phoenix crown and bridal robe specially prepared by the queen. The bright red color and the colorful phoenix all demonstrated the royal dignity and grandeur.

Yu Qingli looked at herself in the bronze mirror expressionlessly. Her delicate and beautiful face was like a dream. In the gorgeous phoenix crown and bridal robe, Yu Qingli looked exceptionally noble.

However, those eyes were extremely cold, without any joy or happiness of being a newlywed.

"Miss, you look so beautiful today."

Mei Hong, holding a pair of glass earrings in her hands, looked at Yu Qingli in the mirror with envy on her face.

Meihong lowered her eyes, a trace of jealousy flashing across her eyes. It was obvious that the man who was so affectionate with her yesterday was going to marry the young lady today.

But this is also good. From now on, she can go to Murong Feng at any time with a legitimate reason, right?

Good and bad fortune are interdependent, this is probably what it means.

Yu Qingli didn't say anything. Everything that happened last night emerged in her mind: Murong Yanhui's domineering and affectionate, Murong Feng's hypocrisy and betrayal, and her own inner contradictions and emotions.

But now, it’s all in vain to say anything!

From today on, she will marry into the palace and accompany Murong Feng day and night, even though just facing that man makes her feel nauseous. She wants that man to taste the pain she suffered in her previous life!

The higher you stand, the harder you will fall! Murong Feng, just wait!

The door of the room was suddenly opened, and Cui came in with a tray, her face full of joy.

"Aunt Cui, why are you here?"

Cui walked forward and took out a fine ox bone comb from the tray. "Today is the day the young lady is getting married. It's the mother who should be combing her hair. I'm overstepping my bounds. How about I act as the young lady's mother for a while?"

Yu Qingli felt a warm current surge in her heart. She didn't expect that Cui had such a side to her. But it made sense. She had no children all these years. After she showed her goodwill to her last time, her attitude suddenly changed. Although she didn't know how much of it was true, the feud between her and Wang was definitely true.

"Thank you, Auntie!"

Cui smiled and turned around and ordered, "All of you go out. I have a few private words to say to the young lady. Besides, this wedding head cannot be seen by others."

The bridesmaids naturally knew the rules and quickly left. Although Meihong felt strange, she still followed the rules and left the room with Xiluo.

After everyone left, the smile on Cui's face suddenly disappeared, replaced by a look of fear and anxiety.

"Miss, you'd better leave quickly. The master wants to kill you!"

Cui's words didn't seem like a lie. Yu Qingli was surprised and said, "Don't panic, Auntie. If you have something to say, speak slowly."

Cui then told Yu Qingli everything about the conversation between Yu Zhengsha and Jiang Bai that she had overheard earlier.

After finishing speaking, Cui said, "Miss, this time the master is determined to harm you, so..."

Yu Qingli stood up and held Cui's hand. "Auntie, don't worry. In fact, I have already known what father is thinking. I also knew about the carriage last night. But don't worry, Auntie. I already have a plan to deal with it."

Yu Qingli's hands were slightly cold, but they held a firmness that Cui Shi couldn't refuse. For some reason, Cui Shi actually felt a little sad. "Miss, how wonderful it would be if you were my daughter!"

Yu Qingli was startled, then lowered her head and smiled faintly, "Auntie, if you're willing, you can treat me as your daughter. However, starting today, I'm afraid I'll have to sever ties with this Yu Mansion. So, do you still want me to be your daughter?"

"Of course!" Cui answered without hesitation!

"Auntie, thank you so much!"

Cui Shi didn't have time to be moved. She only said worriedly: "Miss, then today's wedding banquet..."

"Don't worry, Auntie. I told you everything has already been arranged."

Seeing Yu Qingli's determined eyes, Cui decided to trust her. Picking up the ox bone comb, Cui said, "Miss, let me comb your hair for once."

Yu Qingli nodded and sat back in front of the bronze mirror. Cui in the mirror had a serious look in her eyes, as if she was treating a rare treasure with the same care. She used the delicate comb to gently stroke the already combed bun while speaking in a low voice.

"Combing once to the head, the couple will grow old together; combing twice to the tail, the couple will raise their heads and eyebrows will be even..."

While singing the hair-combing song unique to her hometown, Cui gestured on Yu Qingli's hair very seriously.

Meihong, who was waiting at the door, only heard Cui's singing after a moment of silence. She felt very strange. When did the young lady and Concubine Cui become so close?

Not long after, Cui came out of the room, and the carriage from the palace that came to welcome Yu Qingli had already arrived outside the Yu Mansion.

The sound of firecrackers had already begun, and the bridesmaids came in one by one, helping Yu Qingli out. A bright red veil had been placed on Yu Qingli's head, and the whole mansion was filled with joy.

Yu Qingli walked out of the room calmly. She knew what was waiting for her ahead, but even so, she would move forward bravely!

"Miss, watch your step..."

Mei Hong reached out her hand to support Yu Qingli, but was pushed away by Yu Qingli. Then, she said calmly, "Mei Hong, you don't have to go to the palace with me. In fact, I have already chosen the maid for the dowry. Just let Xiluo go with me."

Mei Hong was surprised!

Yu Qingli ignored her and continued to move forward with Xiluo's support.

Looking at the dazzling figure walking further and further away, Mei Hong anxiously chased after it, "Miss, why, didn't you agree before that you would bring me into the palace..."

Yu Qingli stopped and looked through the red veil, "Really? I don't remember when I told you about this. Besides, wouldn't it be more meaningful for you to stay in the mansion and guard this courtyard for me? You are my personal maid, so you will definitely do a good job of this, right?"

Upon hearing this, Meihong staggered and fell to the ground. "Miss, have you discovered anything?"

Yu Qingli doesn't have time to pay attention to her now, as there is a bigger conspiracy waiting for her ahead.

"Xiluo, are all the things ready?"

"Yes! Don't worry, Miss. Everything has been prepared."

"That's good."

Yu Qingli's voice was cold, lacking the joy a bride should have. Xiluo asked with some concern, "Miss, is this really okay? I still think you shouldn't marry the eldest prince."

Yu Qingli paused. What choice did she have now? She couldn't hesitate any longer.

"Let's go!" Yu Qingli said coldly.

Xiluo didn't say anything else, but just supported Yu Qingli and continued to move forward. Although she didn't know why the young lady was so persistent, this was the young lady's own life, and all she had to do was try her best to protect the young lady's safety.

The autumn wind blew by, and the sweet-scented osmanthus in the courtyard exuded a faint fragrance. Walking along the bluestone road, Yu Qingli walked towards the hall step by step.

The hall was already full of guests. The bridesmaids supported Yu Qingli as she walked through the guests and came to Yu Zhengsha.

Yu Qingli stopped and bowed respectfully, "Father, today is the day my daughter is getting married. How about I toast you with a glass of wine?"

Yu Zhengsha looked serious. Although he didn't know what Yu Qingli was doing, he still ordered his servants to pour wine.

Soon, a maid brought the wine to the two of them.

Yu Qingli took one of the glasses of wine and said respectfully, "Thank you, father, for your cultivation over the years. Qingli offers you a toast!"

Yu Zhengsha also raised his glass and said symbolically: "When you marry into the palace in the future, you must be respectful and humble and do your duty well."

"Yes, my daughter will follow your instructions!"

As Yu Qingli spoke, she drank the glass of wine in one gulp. At the same time, Yu Zhengsha also finished the wine in the glass.

After a glass of wine, Yu Qingli said to the bridesmaid, "You can go now."

So, led by several bridesmaids, Yu Qingli walked out the door.

Looking at her back, Yu Zhengsha felt very strange. Was it really just a daughter's parting words to her father? Why did he vaguely feel that something was wrong?

Yu Zhengsha felt his heart pounding, which made him a little panicked!

Yu Qingli's steps were very slow, and the red figure was as dazzling and proud as a phoenix reborn from Nirvana, which made Yu Zhengsha even doubt his own judgment. Was it a wrong decision to give up his daughter?

Suddenly, Yu Qingli, who was walking to the door, staggered and fell to the ground like a withered flower.

"Miss!"

Xiluo shouted loudly, focusing everyone's attention on Yu Qingli. The red veil suddenly fell to the ground, revealing an extremely pale face, with blood even oozing from her mouth.

"Wine, there's poison in the wine!"

Xiluo suddenly looked at Yu Zhengsha and shouted at the top of his lungs, "Master, how could you do this? Even if you don't like the young lady, you shouldn't poison her!"

As soon as these words were spoken, the guests couldn't help but talk about it, and their suspicious eyes kept falling on Yu Zhengsha's face.