Early the next morning, there was a bustle in the Yanwang Villa. Colorful lanterns were hung everywhere, making it look lively and beautiful. The servants had already cleaned every corner of the villa, and a banquet had already been set up in the hall by the lake. It seemed that a grand celebration was going to take place.

Yu Qingli was awakened by the noise. When she woke up, she saw Murong Yue sitting next to her without saying a word, just staring at Yu Qingli's face.

Yu Qingli was a little surprised. Although she had known this child for a short time, she knew clearly that he was definitely not a taciturn child. But today, when he should have been happiest, why did he have such a serious expression that was not suitable for his age?

"Murong Yue..."

Yu Qingli called out softly. Because she had just woken up, her voice was still a little hoarse and a little low, but it was also very gentle, just like the breeze blowing on the face, making people feel comfortable.

The wrinkled little face suddenly smiled like a flower, as if everything just now was Yu Qingli's dream. He suddenly threw himself on Yu Qingli, "Mother!"

Yu Qingli did not push him away. Today was his birthday, so she might as well just accommodate this child temporarily.

The door was pushed open at this moment, and Murong Yanhui walked in with a smile on her face, "Lili, are you awake?"

Yu Qingli responded softly and sat up from the bed. In fact, in Yu Qingli's opinion, this birthday party had nothing to do with her, but since she couldn't sleep, she might as well get up and take a look.

Murong Yanhui seemed to have gotten used to Yu Qingli's indifference. He clapped his hands and four or five maids walked in from outside. They were all dignified, beautiful and pleasing to the eye.

"Greetings to the prince, greetings to the young master!"

The maids politely saluted Murong Yanhui, then stood respectfully aside, holding various trays in their hands.

Yu Qingli felt a little strange. She had been in this villa for several days, but she had never seen so many beautiful maids before, nor had she seen the various beauties as rumored. Could it be that Murong Yanhui had placed them somewhere else?

What Yu Qingli didn't know was that although Murong Yanhui liked beautiful women, he had never brought them back to the villa. As for these maids, they were just temporarily transferred from other places to help.

Murong Yanhui, who appears to be a playboy and unrestrained, is actually a very cautious person at heart. He doesn't like too many people of unknown identities appearing in his life, so his life is usually taken care of by Qingjiu, who has followed him for many years.

"Dad, did you bring something for Mom?"

Children are very curious. After seeing the pile of trays, Murong Yue couldn't help but go forward to take a look, but was stopped by Murong Yanhui who stretched out his long arm.

"Good girl, Yue'er, do you want to see a beautiful and incomparable mother? Then Yue'er will go out with daddy and let mother dress up for you, okay?"

Murong Yue nodded expectantly. Although he felt that even without dressing up, his mother would be the most beautiful woman in the banquet, since his father liked his mother to dress beautifully, he was naturally happy to do so.

Yu Qingli frowned, "What does your Highness mean? Where are my own clothes?"

"Do you think I will allow you to wear a plain green dress on such a festive occasion? That would be disrespectful to me!"

What he said made some sense. Yu Qingli walked to one of the trays and uncovered the red silk on it. A dress made of the finest colorful snow satin appeared in front of everyone.

This kind of colorful snow satin is extremely rare, and only the royal family has the opportunity to wear clothes made of this fabric. In Canghe, even the concubines in the palace have to be favored to get one or two clothes made of colorful snow satin.

The two cloth shops under Yu Qingli's name had never had such goods. Yu Qingli reached out and touched the colorful snow satin. It felt as smooth and cool as the surface of water. It was really suitable for wearing in this early summer when the weather was already getting hot.

I casually opened another tray next to it and found a necklace made of red coral. Each coral on it was round and smooth, translucent, and of the highest quality.

Yu Qingli was secretly surprised. She had not thought that Murong Yan would be as extravagant as the legend said. But now it seemed that these things alone were enough to show the financial strength of the King of Yan.

On the third tray was a pair of earrings made from the tears of mermaids from the South China Sea. They were crystal clear and exuded a faint scent of the tide.

Seeing this, Yu Qingli began to feel a strange feeling in her heart. Why did this scene feel so familiar? Yes, in her previous life, when Murong Feng ascended the throne, he had also received many rewards like this, but after this great honor, there was no further news.

Yu Qingli sneered. The royal favor has always been as thin as a cicada's wing!

Seeing that Yu Qingli did not look unhappy, Murong Yanhui ordered the maid to change her clothes, as she had to attend the banquet today.

Yu Qingli felt a little strange. Was it necessary to celebrate a child's fifth birthday so extravagantly? Looking at the lights and decorations in the villa and the banquet tables set out, the scene was almost as grand as her father's fiftieth birthday!

The guest followed the host's wishes, and Yu Qingli obediently changed into the gorgeous clothes. She had a cold temperament to begin with, but she managed to make this set of clothes look a bit cool and elegant.

When Yu Qingli walked out from behind the screen in gorgeous clothes, Murong Yanhui felt that her breathing held for a moment. During the time they had known each other, most people saw her wearing simple green clothes. Although she was aloof and arrogant, she lacked some grandeur after all.

Today's brocade dress made Yu Qingli look incredibly gorgeous and stunning! There was a hint of a king in her, and her beautiful eyes were awe-inspiring.

Yu Qingli moved gracefully and elegantly with her lotus steps. In her previous life, she had once been a queen and had been proud and elegant!

Although all these things seem like a lifetime ago, they are still deeply engraved in her bones.

Murong Yanhui's eyes were filled with undisguised admiration and pride. He took a step forward, his face full of joy, "Lili really suits this outfit!"

Yu Qingli remained silent. After being reborn, she had become indifferent to many things. A woman dresses up to please herself. If there is no one in this world who appreciates her, what is the point of having beautiful clothes?

After fifteen years in the cold palace, Yu Qingli has already deeply understood this truth.

Little Murong Yue clapped her hands and smiled, saying, "Mom is so pretty, so pretty!"

Being praised so frankly, Yu Qingli felt her face getting hot. She thought her face might be as red as a cloud at this moment.

There are four trays, and one has not been opened yet. Yu Qingli felt a little curious. What could be inside?

Although she was curious, Yu Qingli did not continue to uncover the last piece of red silk. Instead, Murong Yue, with a sly look in her big eyes, said, "Mother, there is one more, don't you want to take a look?"

As he spoke, he stepped forward and uncovered the red silk, only to see a small dagger lying inside!

The real dagger is revealed!

These words suddenly flashed through Yu Qingli's mind. Could it be that after receiving this seemingly heaven-shattering honor, Murong Yan would intend to harm her?!

This idea was quickly rejected. If that was the case, why would he go to so much trouble to save himself? Wouldn't it be better to just let her father bury him in the earth? It would even save a lot of trouble.

Murong Yanhui had already stepped forward and took the dagger, saying to Murong Yue, "Be careful, this is not your toy."

Murong Yue nodded obediently. He knew that this was not a toy and was very dangerous.

The slender white hand grasped the dagger and placed it in front of Yu Qingli's eyes, "This is specially prepared for you by the king."

Yu Qingli was puzzled, but she heard the deep and charming voice beside her ear explain: "After today, you will go back. I don't know what to give you after we have known each other for so long. This dagger is made of black iron and can cut iron like mud. It can be used for self-defense."

Yu Qingli took the dagger from Murong Yanhui's hand, and felt a little emotional. Giving her a dagger on her birthday party was he reminding her that her future would be more dangerous?

But this dagger is indeed a good thing. It is so light and flexible. If I wear it on my body in the future, it may really save my life at a critical moment.

Just as she was about to say thank you, she heard a hearty laugh coming from outside the door. "I was wondering where the prince had gone, and I guessed he was with Miss Yu."

Baili Changjue and Ye Lixue appeared in front of Yu Qingli together, but Murong Yanhui did not miss the look of surprise in Baili Changjue's eyes.

Murong Yanhui frowned almost inaudibly, and began to regret giving this woman such expensive clothes. Such beauty should belong to him alone. Thinking that there would be many guests at the banquet today, if everyone looked at Yu Qingli like this, wouldn't that go against his original intention?

He must hide this woman's beauty well!

Thinking of this, Murong Yanhui made a decision in his heart, "Qingjiu!"

Qingjiu, who was standing outside the door, ran over happily. After seeing Yu Qingli's outfit, he was stunned for a long time. This made him more certain of Murong Yanhui's decision.

"Go find a small-sized men's suit for Lili to wear!"

"Aye?"

Yu Qingli was puzzled. What was Murong Yanhui doing? She had spent half a day putting on these clothes, but now she was forced to take them off and wear men's clothes? This was Murong Yue's birthday party, not a dress-up party.

Baili Changjue on the side couldn't help but laugh. However, after not seeing each other for a day, the prince's jealousy had improved a lot!

Ye Lixue said frankly, "Isn't this pretty to wear? Why...?"

Before he could finish his words, Baili Changjue covered his mouth and replied to Murong Yan with a smile: "We will take our seats first, you guys can take your time!"

Ye Lixue was dragged away by Baili Changjue with a puzzled look on her face, and Murong Yue, who was yelling for Ye Lixue to play with him, was also taken away.

For a moment, Murong Yanhui and Yu Qingli were the only ones left in the room.

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