Qu Linlang was silent for a moment, then asked curiously, "Sister, why don't you go ask the prince? The prince always does things as he pleases. If he joins your business, the Bai family won't dare to act recklessly!"

"I don't want to distract him these days."

"Indeed, I heard that the prince has been feeling unwell these past few days and has caught a fever. Even Yue'er was sent to me. I don't know if she's feeling better now."

Yu Qingli had already guessed something when she heard this. Murong Yan replied that this was because he didn't want Qu Linlang to be involved in this matter. After all, the more people knew about the underground city, the more dangerous it would be. If she hadn't happened to be in Jinxiu Villa and happened to hear about this, he would have kept it a secret even from her.

"What are you talking about? Can I listen too?"

A jade fan lifted the pearl curtain of the private room, and Baili Changjue walked out from behind the curtain. He was startled when he saw Yu Qingli and Xiluo, then smiled and said, "When did Miss Yu come here? Linlang, why didn't you call me?"

"Why are you calling me? Where's Yue'er? Aren't you responsible for taking care of him?"

"Yue'er is going to Qionglou for dinner. I've already asked someone to prepare a car. Didn't I come here specifically to see you? Miss Yu, how about we go together? It's almost dinner time, and it wouldn't be good to go hungry."

Qu Linlang said helplessly, "This child, why did he want to go to Qionglou for dinner out of the blue? You too, why do you just let him do what he wants? If he gets spoiled, I'll see how you'll compensate me with a good son!"

Baili Changjue's heart moved, but he was too embarrassed to say it directly in front of outsiders. "Then just give birth to a child for me." He just touched his nose and said, "How can it be so easy to go bad? Yue'er has always been sensible. This time when she went to Qionglou, maybe she was thinking of packing some food to bring back to the prince!"

There was a hint of envy and jealousy in his tone. This brat didn't try to please his future father, but was obsessed with the prince.

Qu Linlang rolled her eyes at him and ignored him. Yu Qingli couldn't help but find it funny watching their interaction. It looked like Qu Linlang had slowly untied the knot in her heart and began to accept Baili Changjue. Master Baili could be said to have finally seen the light at the end of the tunnel, and good things were about to happen.

When Qu Linlang turned around, she saw Yu Qingli's mischievous eyes. Her pretty face immediately turned red, and the bright red was beautiful. She calmed herself down and said seriously, "Qingli, come with us. Yue'er misses you all the time. The prince has no time to accompany him these days, and he is not in a good mood. If he sees you, he will definitely be very happy."

Yu Qingli could see that Qu Linlang wanted to make up for the maternal love and time that Murong Yue had missed, so she tried her best to give him the best things and to make him happy. She really couldn't refuse a mother's desire to do something for her child.

Yu Qingli agreed and went downstairs with Qu Linlang. As soon as they got downstairs, they heard a soft voice coming from the carriage, "Why hasn't Godmother come yet? Yue'er is almost starving to death!"

A voice beside him soothed him, "Don't worry, young master. The master has gone upstairs to invite him and will be down soon."

Yu Qingli couldn't help but curl her lips, and looked at Qu Linlang beside her, motioning her to go first. Qu Linlang understood and walked in front, blocking Yu Qingli's figure.

"Yue'er, are you being naughty again? I'm just a little late, and you can't sit still? You're like a little monkey!"

Qu Linlang lifted the curtain and got in. Murong Yue quickly threw herself into her arms and pouted, "Yue'er is getting impatient waiting. Why is godmother so slow? Look at Yue'er, her stomach is so empty."

"Yes, yes, it's all my fault. However, I have prepared a surprise for you. Do you want to see it?"

"Surprise, what is it?"

When Murong Yue asked the question, Yu Qingli had already lifted the curtain and got in the car!

"Mother!"

Murong Yue was indeed surprised and happy, as if he had not expected Yu Qingli to appear at all. He suddenly jumped from Qu Linlang's arms into Yu Qingli's arms. Yu Qingli was so scared that she quickly hugged him with both hands to prevent him from falling!

"You kid, aren't you afraid of falling?"

Murong Yue was really happy. Children's emotions are the most real. If they like something, they like it. If they hate something, they hate it. So Yu Qingli's appearance was really a great surprise to him.

Therefore, in order to thank Qu Linlang for giving her such a big surprise, Murong Yue decisively leaned over to Qu Linlang and gave her a big kiss on the face, and Qu Linlang's eyes immediately became wet.

The carriage moved slowly, and all along the way, Murong Yue's little mouth could be heard talking non-stop, while Yu Qingli and Qu Linlang listened patiently.

They soon arrived at the Qionglou, and Baili Changjue took them to the Zi Lan Hall on the second floor. Although it was not as luxurious as the other private rooms, it was fresh and elegant everywhere and very warm. The meals were ordered early, and in just a few moments, the dishes were served. The table was full of food, which really whetted one's appetite!

As they ate and chatted, the topic of Yu Qingli soon came up. Baili Changjue thought for a moment with a serious expression before speaking, "Miss Yu, although I don't know what exactly happened between you and the Crown Prince, I'm afraid you need to handle this matter properly. I don't know much about business matters, but if you need anything, I can help you contact Ye Lixue, who knows more about business matters."

Yu Qingli said sincerely: "Thank you!"

After the meal, several people came out of the box and met the culprits who had troubled Yu Qingli.

Yu Qingli didn't expect Murong Feng and the others to talk until now, and Murong Feng didn't expect Yu Qingli to appear with Qu Linlang and the others.

The princess consort of a prince actually went in and out with a singing girl. If this got out, wouldn't it be embarrassing?

Murong Feng wanted to pretend that he didn't see Yu Qingli, but Chen Simin beside him had already caught a glimpse of the pretty figure coming towards him. It was hard not to notice such a stunning woman.

"Your Highness, isn't that the prince's consort?"

A hint of displeasure flashed across Murong Feng's eyes, but his expression remained gentle. He simply smiled and said, "Yes, it seems that Qingli is really angry with me, otherwise she wouldn't choose to eat with others rather than stay."

"Ultimately, it's all our fault. Do you want us to go and apologize?"

Shopkeeper Rong's somewhat servile proposal would benefit him greatly from pleasing the eldest prince. However, Bai Xu, standing by, clearly disagreed with his approach and seemed unwilling to leave with them. He took the initiative to say goodbye, "Your Highness, I have some unfinished business. I will not bother you any more. I will take my leave."

Murong Feng was happy to see that someone left on their own initiative. In fact, he hoped that the other two would also leave on their own accord, rather than staying to watch the joke. He now had a better impression of Bai Xu.

When Murong Feng saw Yu Qingli and the others, Yu Qingli had also seen Murong Feng, and Baili Changjue and Qu Linlang beside her had also seen Murong Feng.

The two couldn't help but look at each other. This really is a case of enemies meeting on a narrow road!

"Royal cousin!"

The first one to say hello was Murong Yue. He was Murong Yanhui's adopted son and had also been recognized by Murong Shiling. So according to seniority, it was not wrong for him to call Murong Feng "brother".

Murong Feng responded, and now it was impossible to pretend not to see.

"Qingli, are you having dinner here too? Why don't you come find me?"

Yu Qingli lowered her eyes and said, "I thought His Highness had already gone back a long time ago. I happened to meet two friends, so naturally we had dinner together."

Baili Changjue and Qu Linlang bowed respectfully and said, "Greetings to the Crown Prince. It's truly fate that we can meet His Highness even while having a meal!"

Murong Feng said gently, "That's true. Master Baili is quite refined. He even brought the proprietress of the Beauty Shop with him to dinner. He's truly blessed."

Although the tone of the words was gentle, they were full of sarcasm, which made Baili Changjue furious. It was clear that he looked down on Qu Linlang!

Yu Qingli's eyes dimmed as well, and her jade hands in her sleeves were clenched into fists, trying hard to suppress the anger in her heart.

Qu Linlang, on the other hand, looked nonchalant. The world was fickle and she had been accustomed to these sarcasms since the day she became a singer. Moreover, with Murong Feng's status, he was indeed qualified to look down on her.

So she smiled sweetly and said, "Your Highness, I haven't seen you for quite some time. Could it be that you've found a better place than my Beauty Shop and are no longer taking care of my business?"

Upon hearing this, Murong Feng couldn't help but look at Yu Qingli, fearing that she cared, but he found that she didn't react at all, and immediately felt a little sad.

"Boss Qu, you're joking. The entire Imperial Capital knows that the Beauty Shop in Wuyi Lane is unique, and it's also a place that the young emperor's uncle often visits. How could I not show my support? It's just that I've been so busy with work lately that I haven't had the time."

"I see. Then when Your Highness is not busy, please come and take care of the business of the Beauty Shop. However, even if there are three thousand beauties in the Beauty Shop, they are not as good as one prince's wife. With such a beauty by your side, it is understandable that Your Highness does not patronize my Beauty Shop."

Qu Linlang's words were extremely appropriate, and made Murong Feng feel a little better.

Murong Feng's eyes swept over Baili Changjue, and he spoke half-warningly, "Mr. Baili, it's getting late. Due to our different statuses, Qingli will not bother you. Qingli, come here quickly."

Yu Qingli lowered her eyes, concealing the anger in her heart, and whispered to Qu Linlang, "I'm going back first. I'll come find you later."

Qu Linlang nodded, pulled Murong Yue from Yu Qingli's side to her side, and said to Murong Feng with a smile: "In that case, Master Baili and I will not disturb Your Highness. Be careful on your journey."

Murong Feng snorted coldly, took a step forward, grabbed Yu Qingli's hand, and walked downstairs.

Baili Changjue looked at their leaving backs and sighed deeply. Qu Linlang shook her head at him, then left the Qionglou with Murong Yue.

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