Chapter 120 Entering the Palace to Meet the Queen
In the evening, the queen's lady-in-waiting brought envoys to the inn to pick up Yunli and Helian Chi to enter the palace.
The carriage followed them and drove towards the palace.
After about half a quarter of an hour, they finally arrived at the gate of the palace. The carriage could not enter the palace, so Yunli and Helianchi had to get off the carriage.
An Ye, An Bai and Bai Zhi did not come with them. The two children were coaxed to sleep by Yun Li and put into the space.
Helian Chi held Yun Li's hand and went to see the queen under the guidance of the female official.
The palaces of Lanxi Kingdom are very beautiful. Although not as grand as the Yueqi Kingdom Palace, they have a unique and exquisite style. Most of the palaces have white walls and golden roofs. Even in the evening, you can feel the unique scenery in the palace.
There is a faint floral scent everywhere you go
Yunli and Helian Chi were brought into a beautiful palace. The gilded plaque on the door read "Orchid Palace".
The people of Lanxi Kingdom really like all kinds of flowers. As they walked along, most of the palaces were named after flowers.
The female official said at the entrance of the Orchid Hall: "The prince and princess invite you in! Your Majesty has been waiting for a long time."
Yun Li smiled and nodded, and was led by Helian Chi into the palace.
Yun Li was stunned by the woman sitting above the main seat in the main hall. Murong Qingling, the queen of Lanxi Country, was surprisingly so young! She looked to be in her thirties. How could she maintain such good looks?
How could she have the nerve to acknowledge her as her mother when she was the same age as her and looked like a sister?
Murong Qingling was wearing a bright yellow robe that made her skin look white and proud. She had delicate features and delicate makeup on her face. She looked so noble just sitting there that she looked like a painting.
Yunli and Helian Chi walked to the center of the hall, bowed and saluted
"Greetings, Her Majesty!"
Murong Qingling was stunned for a long time when she saw Yun Li. Why did the woman in front of her look so similar to her daughter?
When she left, her daughter was only ten years old. Although the woman in front of her looked twenty years old, her facial features had many similarities with her daughter.
I unconsciously saw the woman in front of me and imagined whether my daughter would be as beautiful and charming when she grows up.
Murong Qingling subconsciously slowed down her tone and said, "Prince Yu and Princess Yu have come from afar, so don't be polite!"
Then she came down from the stage and walked up to the two of them. When she got close to Princess Yu, she inexplicably wanted to get close to her. She felt an indescribable sense of familiarity with Princess Yu.
So he asked: "Why haven't I heard about the news of Prince Yu's marriage? If not, I would definitely send a generous gift to express my congratulations."
Helian Chi smiled and said, "Your Majesty, you are too polite! My father has granted us a marriage, but Li'er and I haven't held our wedding banquet yet."
Murong Qingling's beautiful eyes flickered. Li'er? Princess Yu's name also has the character "Li" in it?
This caused ripples in her heart.
Then he took Yun Li's hand and said, "I see! I wonder where Princess Yu comes from? She is so beautiful, a delight to the eyes! Your Highness is truly blessed!"
Yun Li smiled slightly: "Your Majesty, you are too kind. I am the daughter of the Prime Minister of Yueqi Kingdom!"
There was a flash of shock in Murong Qingling's eyes. Could it be that the woman in front of her was Yun Li?
He hurriedly asked, "My father is Yun Qingshan? Then which daughter are you?"
Yun Li nodded: "My father is Yun Qingshan, and I am the third child in the family! I am the concubine of the Prime Minister's Mansion!"
After the words fell, Murong Qingling unconsciously tightened her grip on Yun Li's hand.
Yun Li saw all her reactions. Judging from her reactions, she should not have lost her memory. She recognized herself!
She didn't mind Murong Qingling's touch. Ever since she met her, she had been wondering if she had any unspeakable secrets. She had caught the surprise and panic in the other person's eyes when he knew she was Yun Li.
Murong Qingling adjusted her thoughts, looked at the two of them with a smile, and said, "I'm hosting a banquet to welcome you two who have come from so far away! I hope you have a wonderful evening tonight!"
"Thank you, Your Majesty!"
The banquet hall was in the next room. Murong Qingling, followed by Helian Chi and Yun Li, entered the hall together. At this time, the hall was already full of civil and military officials from Lanxi Kingdom. When they entered, all the civil and military officials knelt down to salute.
"Your Majesty, I pay my respects to you!"
Murong Qingling walked all the way to the main seat in the hall, sat down, waved her hand and said: "Everyone, stand up! Today we have distinguished guests coming from afar, so please don't be polite!"
Helian Chi and Yun Li, led by the maid, went to the place that had been arranged for them in advance, on the right side of the queen.
Yun Li observed that after Murong Qingling came in, everyone in the room saluted, but only the man sitting opposite them remained indifferent, as if he didn't even look at Murong Qingling.
Yun Li approached Helian Chi and whispered, "Who is that man across the street? He looks quite impressive."
"He is the regent of Lanxi Kingdom!"
I see! The Regent, he's powerful and influential. He probably has a lot of power, otherwise he wouldn't be so unscrupulous!
The banquet started, the music started playing in the hall, and the wine and food were brought in one by one.
The dancers danced in beautiful costumes
During the banquet, ministers from Lanxi Kingdom came to toast Helian Chi. After all, the prince's reputation was so well-known that they both respected and feared him.
Finally, the banquet was over. Because Helian Chi drank a lot of wine, Murong Qingling ordered them to be placed in the palace.
Yun Li raised her eyebrows. As she expected, she wanted to see if Murong Qingling would meet her privately tonight.
In the side hall, Yun Li had just taken the two children out of the space and placed them on the bed when the voice of the palace maid came from outside the door.
"Your Highness, our Queen invites you to see her!"
Helian Chi said: "Li'er, go ahead, I'll take care of the two children."
"How about I send you all into space?"
"That's fine too! Then be careful!"
"Um"
After that, Yun Li took Helian Chi and a child into the space.
Then he flashed out and went to see Murong Qingling under the guidance of the palace maid.
"Meet Her Majesty the Queen"
Just as she was about to bow, Murong Qingling stepped forward and took her hand.
She said softly, "Li'er, can I call you that?"
Yunli nodded: "Yeah"
Murong Qingling reached out and touched Yunli's face unconsciously, rubbing it gently on her face.
"My child, you have suffered..."
Yun Li frowned and asked, "Did you recognize me?"
Murong Qingling looked around and nodded: "Yes! Aunt Zhao also told you, right?"
Yun Li blurted out: "Well! Why don't you send someone to find me?"
"Li'er, if I say I have a secret, would you believe me?"
Yun Li looked at her with tears in her eyes and a face full of sorrow, and nodded to comfort her: "I believe it! But if you believe it, you can tell me about it. Maybe I can help you!"
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Murong Qingling told Yunli all the palace changes she had experienced in the past year.
Of course, she concealed the fact that the real Murong Qingling was dead and she replaced her, but such a miraculous thing, even she herself could not believe it, how could she tell others?
It's rare for her to feel so close to Yunli. She will treat Yunli as her own daughter.
So that's how it was. Yun Li was relieved instantly. She gently took the initiative to hug Murong Qingling. Her embrace made her feel very warm, like her mother's. She could feel the other person's care and warmth for her, which were all sincere and from the heart.
So she had no doubt about Murong Qingling's words. The sense of security she felt made her feel like her mother.
Murong Qingling also hugged Yunli tightly, secretly sighing in her heart, maybe it was really God's way of making up for her, Yunli was so similar to Nannan, sometimes she felt in a trance that they were the same person.
After a long time, the two finally let go, but the excitement and joy in their eyes still did not fade away.
Murong Qingling took her hand and said lovingly:
"Li'er, can you stay a little longer this time? The palace is your home. Can you stay here and accompany your mother?"
Yun Li nodded and agreed softly: "Okay"
She didn't want to leave early. Since she had already recognized Murong Qingling, she felt it necessary to help her.
Murong Qingling took Yunli's hand and walked all the way to her bedroom. She took out a golden nanmu box from the drawer of the dressing table and handed it to Yunli.
"Li'er, this is what Queen Mother prepared for you. I've been trying to find a suitable opportunity to send it to Yue Qiguo, but I don't have anyone I can trust. Queen Mother is afraid that your identity will be exposed and bring you harm. I've wronged you all these years! Will you blame Queen Mother? Just like now, even if we recognize each other as mother and daughter, Queen Mother cannot restore your identity openly..."
Yun Li shook her head and sighed, "How could that be! I can't thank Mother enough! Thank you for resolutely choosing to give birth to me and giving me life! I know Mother did this to protect me, so how could I possibly resent her?"
Yun Li thought that even the original owner wouldn't resent her mother...
Murong Qingling's eyes were blurred with tears. When she heard Yun Li not blaming her and even calling her mother, her heart softened. How could such a good girl have such a miserable life? Alas, both of them had miserable lives.
In the future, she will treat Yunli as her own daughter and love her well to make up for the maternal love she has lacked for more than ten years.
Yunli took a handkerchief and gently wiped the tears from Murong Qingling's face
The box was opened, and inside was a box full of jewelry, rubies, emeralds, sapphires... each one was as big as a pigeon egg... each piece of jewelry was exquisitely designed, and at the bottom of the box there was a thick stack of silver bills.
This may be why the deeper the love for one's child, the more far-reaching the plan. The deeper the love, the more thorough the care!
Murong Qingling's love is real and she puts herself in her shoes. How can she not be moved?
"Li'er, these are little gifts from my mother. Please accept them all! When you get married, I will give you another big gift! Sigh..."
"Why are you sighing again, mother?"
Murong Qingling said with regret: "I don't know if my mother will have the chance to attend your wedding. I can't send you off, but at least she can take a look..."
"Don't worry, mother! Yes! You will marry me off!"
The mother and daughter smiled at each other
"Mother, let me take your pulse! This way I can feel more at ease."
Murong Qingling asked in surprise: "Li'er, you also know medicine?"
Yun Li nodded: "Well, my daughter likes to read medical books in her spare time, and she knows a little bit."
After saying that, she pulled up Murong Qingling's arm and felt her pulse. She thought that Murong Qingling, a woman, had escaped from the palace and was now being held captive by the Mo family. She must have suffered a lot.
This pulse is really problematic. There are two kinds of poisons in her body. The antidote required for these two poisons is difficult to find, otherwise she would have solved it long ago.
However, these two kinds of poisons are no problem for her spiritual spring water!
Yun Li asked, "There are two kinds of poison in my mother's body, and they haven't been cured yet. Is she missing a medicinal ingredient?"
Murong Qingling was shocked. She originally thought that even if Yun Li had some knowledge of medicine at such a young age, it was probably just a hobby. She never expected that she could see the two poisons in her body just by taking her pulse!
It seems that Yunli's talent in medicine is comparable to her daughter's.
"Li'er, you're right! But it doesn't matter whether the poison in my mother's body is cured or not. These two poisons are not life-threatening."
Yun Li shook her head: "Although her life is not in danger, my mother will have trouble sleeping and will be mentally uneasy in the long run. I'm afraid she will become confused and her memory will decline over time, and her mental state will be affected!
So don't be careless! I can cure this poison for you, Queen Mother! I'll prepare the antidote and send it to you tomorrow!"
Murong Qingling said happily, "Li'er can really cure the Queen Mother's poison?"
Yun Li nodded: "Seriously! I never lie!"
Murong Qingling said excitedly: "Mother is so lucky! She has a precious daughter like you! Thank you, Nannan!"
Yun Li was in a daze. Did she hear it right? Murong Qingling just saw her daughter?
Nannan... Nannan is what her mother often calls her... Is she hallucinating?
Yun Li recalled the conversation with Murong Qingling just now. She called out so naturally, as if it came out of her mouth.
Seeing Yun Li lost in thought, Murong Qingling asked softly, "Li'er, what are you thinking about?"
"I just heard my mother call me Nannan, and I was wondering what that meant..."
Murong Qingling said proudly, "Nannan...Nannan means daughter! It means my precious daughter!"
Yun Li looked at her expression, and it seemed as if there were two images in front of her eyes. Sometimes it was her mother's face, and sometimes it was Murong Qingling's face. Finally, the two faces overlapped.
What's wrong with her? Is she missing her mother too much?
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"Li'er, when you deliver medicine to the Queen Mother tomorrow, bring Prince Yu with you. I'll cook a meal for you myself! How about we have a reunion dinner?"
Yun Li came back to her senses and looked at Murong Qingling with a smile: "Just let the palace maids do it, mother, why should I bother you so much!"
The main reason was that she saw Murong Qingling was so well-maintained, her hands were as soft as tofu, and her fingers looked like they had never touched water. How could she possibly cook?
"No trouble! Queen Mother hasn't cooked in a long time! Tomorrow is a perfect time to show off! Don't worry, Queen Mother's cooking is pretty good!"
Seeing her so confident, Yun Li didn't say anything else and just smiled and nodded.
It was late, so Yunli returned to the side hall under the guidance of the palace maid.
"Li'er, how is it? Did the talk go well?"
As soon as he entered the space, Helian Chi lay on the sofa and asked
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