As they became more and more certain of this, the Zhang family became more enthusiastic about Murong Yanhui and his group, and Yu Qingli also felt that Murong Yanhui was really capable. At this time when everyone had been tortured by the plague and looked like neither human nor ghost, and was completely numb, he could still find such a kind family.

Anyway, Yu Qingli and her friends finally settled down. In order not to arouse suspicion, Yu Qingli declared that they were brother and sister. However, before she could finish her words, she was interrupted by Zhang's sister-in-law.

"Madam, it must be very hard to come out with your husband, right? But you are lucky, madam. How many merchants in the world are willing to bring their families with them? Take my cousin, for example. She married a grain merchant, but she doesn't see him for even ten days a year. They say merchants value profit, but no amount of money can compare to a caring and understanding person!"

Mrs. Zhang was very emotional. At the same time, she secretly glanced at Murong Yanhui who was sitting next to her. She leaned over to Yu Qingli's ear and whispered, "Madam, there's something I'm not sure if I should say. Your husband is so handsome. You must seize the opportunity."

Yu Qingli was both shy and embarrassed, but Zhang Dasao's enthusiastic reminder made her unable to muster the slightest intention of rebutting.

On the other hand, Murong Yanhui, who had good hearing, was very satisfied with everything he heard. My husband... It seems that even if Lili claimed that they were brother and sister against her will, the public's eyes are still sharp! For this reason alone, their trip to this family was not in vain.

Changkong and Xiluo secretly laughed. The young lady was really naive sometimes. The prince's careful care for her along the way didn't seem like they were brother and sister, did they?

Yu Qingli remained silent, but felt a little amused. No wonder this family could still maintain their original intentions. It was rare for Mrs. Zhang to have such a cheerful personality. Such people were often optimistic and strong-willed, which was really admirable. And that Brother Zhang could be considered a good man.

In this way, under the arrangement of the enthusiastic and cheerful Mrs. Zhang, Murong Yan settled down with them smoothly, and they were arranged to live in the same room.

Changkong and Xiluo were very tactful and left the two people alone together. They felt that the two masters must have a lot to say.

In fact, Yu Qingli did have a lot of things she wanted to discuss with Murong Yanhui alone.

The sky gradually darkened. After the heavy rain, there was actually some nice starlight. Yu Qingli felt a little embarrassed as the two of them were alone in the room.

"Lili, how about we go out for a walk?"

Fortunately, Murong Yanhui did not push his luck further. As for the title of husband, he was secretly happy about it in his heart. If he really said it in front of Yu Qingli, she would probably be angry and embarrassed.

After spending such a long time together, Murong Yanhui had already figured out Yu Qingli's temper.

Yu Qingli nodded slightly, tidied her clothes, and went out with Murong Yanhui.

The stars were shining brightly, and the cool breeze of early summer made people feel refreshed and comfortable. The two walked side by side, neither of them spoke first, just enjoying the tranquility of the moment.

"Ugh……"

Murong Yanhui suddenly sighed, attracting Yu Qingli's sidelong glance.

"What is the prince sighing about?"

"Nothing, I just suddenly felt that it would be great if I could leave the palace not for the plague in Jiangnan, but simply to enjoy the scenery."

Yu Qingli was somewhat speechless. "At this time, is His Majesty still only thinking about sightseeing?"

"If you don't think about these things, are you still thinking about your family, country and the world?"

Yu Qingli heard the self-mockery in his tone and didn't know how to respond for a moment. She knew that the other party didn't want sympathy or comfort.

Both of them fell into silence. The scene they witnessed today planted the seeds of anger in their hearts. They both wanted to do their best to help, but the fact that this place had become like this meant that it must have been rotten from the root!

Yu Qingli thought about it and changed the subject.

"Was the Bai family's affair the prince's doing?"

"Yes!"

Murong Yanhui spoke frankly, it was just a small deal. Since Murong Feng could take advantage of it, why couldn't he? The Bai family had been doing business for generations. Although Bai Jinshu was respectful to Murong Feng on the surface, he was not extremely loyal.

And this is exactly what Murong Yanhui saw. Between self-preservation and loyalty, a smart person like Bai Jingshu naturally knew how to choose what was best for the Bai family!

Yu Qingli was very curious and turned to ask, "How did you do it?"

"It was just a small trick. If Bai Jingshu wants to preserve the Bai family's foundation, he must choose a new partner. Compared to my brother, he seems more willing to cooperate with me."

Yu Qingli raised her eyebrows. "Your Highness, are you saying that the troops in the underground city have been incorporated by Your Highness?"

"This? Lili, what do you think?"

Yu Qingli turned her head and saw that the person next to her had curved eyebrows and a pair of obsidian eyes that emitted an extremely bright light, making it impossible to look away. The starlight fell into his eyes, as if coating him with a layer of flowing light.

Yu Qingli did not directly answer Murong Yanhui's question. She looked at Murong Yanhui, and the trust in her eyes was obvious.

"No matter what, I believe this army is the best choice in the hands of the prince!"

"Lili..."

Murong Yanhui was delighted. Regardless of anything else, he was already very satisfied to have Yu Qingli's trust.

"By the way, how did the Bai family prince deal with it?"

"Don't worry, Lili. They are all smart people and will certainly be useful. Moreover, such a large army needs people to manage it, and they are the most suitable people."

"How could the prince trust them so much? After all, they were once used by the eldest prince..."

"When you employ someone, trust them. Moreover, the current situation doesn't allow them to have second thoughts. With Bai Jingshu's understanding of Murong Feng, I don't need to tell him how to choose."

"That's true, but I'm afraid this will arouse the emperor's suspicion. If he is accused of treason, wouldn't it be more trouble than it's worth, Your Highness?"

Murong Yanhui smiled confidently, "Lili, are you worried about me? Don't worry. Not to mention that my brother won't know the truth for the time being, even if he does, he may not directly tear his blue skin apart and go against me."

Looking at Murong Yanhui's proud and confident smile, Yu Qingli's heart moved. This man was really so powerful that it was shocking.

Two flowers bloom, one on each side!

Just when Yu Qingli and the others left the inn alone and came to the outside of the county town, Murong Feng and his group had another dispute.

The cause was naturally Murong Yuan.

After Yu Qingli left, Murong Yanhui also left a letter and left together. Murong Yuan was jealous, so she made up Yu Qingli's faults in front of Murong Feng in a sarcastic way, and did not miss the opportunity even at the dinner table.

"Royal brother, I told you to pay close attention to Yu Qingli, but you still didn't believe me. As the prince's consort, even though she appears pure and innocent on the surface, who can tell what she's really like?"

In fact, Murong Yuan said this to Lin Yutang, probably to hint to Lin Yutang that Yu Qingli was not as pure as she looked. However, what Murong Yuan did not take into account was that even if Yu Qingli was really a bad person, she was the eldest prince's consort after all. By exposing her shortcomings like this, she was actually slapping Murong Feng in the face.

In Lin Yutang's heart, Yu Qingli was his savior. Although he could not express his belief in Yu Qingli, he hated to hear such words.

As for Crown Prince Murong Cheng, all his thoughts were now focused on the plague, and he had no time or mood to pay attention to these gossips.

Murong Yuan felt a little disappointed when she saw that no one supported her words. She glanced at Lin Yutang with a hint of grievance in her eyes.

"What I said was the truth. I said I was coming to Jiangnan with my brother, but now I've secretly...run away with my uncle."

Murong Yuan originally wanted to say that she eloped, but when she saw Murong Yanhui's warning look, she had to change her words, although she was very unconvinced in her heart.

"I'm full, everyone, enjoy your meal!"

Prince Murong Cheng put down his bowl and chopsticks, frowned slightly, and left the table with his guards. He didn't even look at Murong Yuan from beginning to end. He was talking about people behind their backs. It seemed that this princess was becoming more and more unreasonable. However, Murong Feng could actually tolerate such a thing to happen. It was really...

Murong Cheng shook his head secretly. Forget it. The disputes between these women were not the purpose of his trip. The spies he sent out reported that tens of thousands of disaster victims were in dire straits. His current mood could be accurately described by the word "anxious".

At this moment, he admired Yu Qingli and Murong Yan for coming back. If possible, he would like to leave quietly without having to go with Murong Feng.

"Your Highness, Princess, please enjoy your meal. I will take my leave now."

Lin Yutang's expression did not change at all, but a trace of coldness and disgust flashed across his lowered eyes. No matter how beautiful this gossipy woman was or how high her status was, she was not even one ten-thousandth as good as his young lady!

But this woman has no self-awareness at all. She is truly a disgrace and joke to the royal family.

Lin Yutang left without a word, and Murong Feng did not try to stop him. He only growled when Murong Yuan was about to put down her bowl and chopsticks and chase after him.

"Murong Yuan, please stop!"

It wasn't often that Murong Feng called Murong Yuan by her full name, and every time this happened, Murong Yuan knew very well in her heart that he was angry.

Murong Yuan understood her brother's character very clearly. She was not like those ignorant people who were deceived by her brother's gentle appearance and failed to see his cold and selfish nature. His insidiousness was also frightening.

Murong Yuan secretly swallowed her saliva, a flattering smile hung on her lips, and she slowly walked to Murong Feng's side. She leaned on Murong Feng's shoulder and said coquettishly: "Royal brother, why are you so fierce? I didn't say anything wrong."

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