In her previous life, she placed all her trust in the maid Mei Hong who grew up with her, and had her handle all matters, big or small, alone. However, she ended up being betrayed so thoroughly.

You have to get up where you fell. It seems that if she wants to avenge her great hatred in this life, she still needs to cultivate some strength of her own, a personal maid, a shop owner, and even some guards with strong kung fu skills.

Yu Qingli couldn't help but sigh, she really lacked nothing now, except people!

Thinking of this, Yu Qingli couldn't help but frown.

This birthday party lasted from the time the sun rose in the east until the lights came on and dusk fell.

Red candles were lit everywhere in the Xiaoyao Hall, and big red lanterns were hung high outside the hall. The entire villa was brightly lit, adding a touch of joy to the night.

The moon was bright in the sky, the night was clear, and a slight cool breeze made everyone in the hall feel much more awake.

Murong Yanhui was half leaning on the couch. He had drunk a lot of wine today and was a little tipsy. He supported his head with one hand, his beautiful peach blossom eyes seemed to be open and closed, with long eyelashes covering his eyelids. He had lost some of his usual wildness and added a bit of tenderness.

"Your Majesty, the fireworks His Majesty sent are ready. May we set them off?"

Qingjiu came forward to inquire about the matter. Murong Yanhui responded in an almost inaudible voice, but did not look up. Yu Qingli next to him glanced at him as if unintentionally. Could it be that Murong Yanhui was really drunk?

Qingjiu received the order and told his servants to set off fireworks, while he arranged for the guests to watch the fireworks. Most of the guests in Xiaoyao Hall had drunk a lot of wine today, so it was perfect to go out and get some fresh air to sober up.

Because it was already too late, Murong Yue could no longer bear this boring banquet and fell asleep on Yu Qingli's body.

Yu Qingli also wanted to take the opportunity to leave, so she took advantage of the moment when everyone was walking out of Xiaoyao Hall and said to Murong Yan, "Your Highness, Yue'er has fallen asleep. I'll take him back first."

As Yu Qingli was speaking, she was about to leave. Before she could take a step, Murong Yanhui pulled her wrist and said, "Someone, take the young master back to Jinse Residence!"

Soon a servant came over, took Murong Yue from Yu Qingli's hands, and walked towards Jinseju.

Yu Qingli frowned slightly and tried to pull her hand out of Murong Yanhui's hand. She felt a little tired after sitting at this boring banquet for a whole day. She was thinking of slipping out to rest, but was stopped by Murong Yanhui again.

"Lili, how about giving me a hand?"

Murong Yanhui's voice was a little low and hoarse, floating gently over with the cool breeze, carrying an incomparable charm.

Yu Qingli scoffed, "What? Is it true that Prince Yan, who is said to be able to drink a thousand cups without getting drunk, is also drunk?"

A slightly resentful look swept across Yu Qingli's face, giving her goosebumps. Murong Yan replied, "What's with that look? It wasn't me who got him drunk?!"

"Even if I can drink a thousand cups without getting drunk, I am still a mortal, right?" Murong Yanhui sighed softly, and there was an indescribable heartache in his tone.

From the moment they met, in Yu Qingli's eyes, Murong Yanhui was an arrogant, unruly playboy. He always appeared in front of her with a strong face, sometimes cunning, sometimes indifferent, but he had never seemed so fragile.

I don’t know if it’s the effect of alcohol, but there is no trace of wildness in Murong Yanhui’s eyes. He is like an innocent child, looking at Yu Qingli with a pair of misty eyes.

Yu Qingli felt very uncomfortable being stared at like that. She wanted to ignore Murong Yanhui and turn around and leave, but he held her tightly. After weighing the pros and cons, Yu Qingli decided to comply with his request for the time being.

Yu Qingli helped him up from the chair. His steps were a little unsteady, as if he had really drunk a lot. He leaned on Yu Qingli's shoulder and put his head on her neck, but still whispered: "Lili, I want to watch the fireworks."

Yu Qingli was speechless. Most of the guests had already arrived at the grass outside Xiaoyao Hall. The cool breeze from the lake blew away some of the drunkenness. When Yu Qingli helped Fei Murong Yan back out of the hall, the fireworks had just begun.

Fireworks of various colors rose high from the ground, cutting through the night sky. After blooming brilliantly, they were quickly swallowed up by the night and disappeared into thin air.

Yu Qingli looked up, her eyes ignited by the beautiful and brilliant fireworks, but quickly extinguished. Such a short and fleeting life was very similar to Yu Qingli in her previous life!

After her unparalleled bloom, what awaits her is a life of imprisonment in endless darkness. The beautiful moment, like a short-lived flower, is soon swallowed up by the darkness!

The huge lake reflected the beautiful moonlight, and the firelight that fell on the lake from time to time broke the full moon into pieces again and again. The brilliant fireworks in the sky made the people in Luoyang City unable to forget them for a long time.

Yu Qingli stared at the colorful night sky. It seemed like she hadn't attended this birthday banquet at this time in her previous life. What was she doing that day? Oh, right, she was grieving over Murong Feng's departure. Although she had heard the servants discuss the fireworks that had stunned the entire city of Luoyang, she hadn't had the heart to truly appreciate them.

Now, sitting here under the night sky, looking at such a beautiful scenery, the aroma of wine emanating from the man half leaning beside her made her feel as if she were in another world.

"Lili, meeting you is truly the happiest thing that has ever happened to me."

Murong Yanhui murmured softly, and the low and gentle voice sounded in Yu Qingli's ears like the whispers of lovers, but Yu Qingli did not take it seriously. In her heart, this romantic prince would probably say such words to any beautiful woman.

There's nothing to worry about!

Seeing that Yu Qingli was unmoved, Murong Yanhui seemed a little unhappy. He reached out and pulled Yu Qingli's shoulders, looking at her, "Lili, you don't believe me?!"

Yu Qingli said seriously: "No, I believe it!"

Yu Qingli really believed what Murong Yanhui said at this time, because his eyes were very sincere and a little confused, as if Yu Qingli's appearance made him feel very troubled.

Murong Yanhui heard this, and a trace of joy flashed across his eyes, "Lili, so you are willing to..."

"No!"

Yu Qingli refused decisively. Believing in his words did not mean that she had to follow his arrangements. She, Yu Qingli, had her own life. If she were to live her life again, she would never be manipulated by others. She had her own plans and life, and this time, she would hold it tightly in her own hands.

"Is it really because of Murong Feng?"

There was a hint of questioning and anger in her voice. Yu Qingli turned her head to look at him, "Today is the prince's birthday, can you please not talk about this?"

A rare touch of emotion appeared in her peach blossom eyes. After a sigh, Murong Yanhui finally changed the subject, "So, what kind of gift has Lili prepared for me today?"

Yu Qingli frowned. She really hadn't prepared anything for Murong Yan. She had only thought it was Murong Yue's birthday, so she prepared a small gift for the child. She didn't expect that this person would have the nerve to ask her for a gift. Did he think she was still a three-year-old child?

"What if I say I'm not prepared?"

Murong Yan raised her eyebrows, her pair of peach blossom eyes were extremely charming, and a trace of disappointment flashed across her eyes. She was not prepared at all!

With a slight turn of his brows, Murong Yanhui stared at Yu Qingli's face for a long while. Under the illumination of the gorgeous fireworks, her face was shining brightly. The faint blush on her cheeks added a bit of touching shyness, and her pair of ink-black eyes were crystal clear, shining with a beautiful and colorful beauty.

In an instant, Murong Yanhui felt a slight loosening in his chest, as if a treasure had fallen into his heart, making him unable to remain unmoved.

Almost without hesitation, a pair of sexy thin lips fit against Yu Qingli's sweet and plump cherry lips, warm and soft, lingering and affectionate in the gorgeous night.

Yu Qingli opened her beautiful eyes wide, neither taking the initiative nor refusing. A faint puzzlement hung between her brows. What was this? A punishment? Or an expression of his dissatisfaction?

But I have to say, this way of expression is really strange!

As if realizing that Yu Qingli was distracted, Murong Yanhui let go of her slightly with a hint of dissatisfaction.

"Yu Qingli, didn't anyone tell you to close your eyes when kissing?" Murong Yan replied in a hoarse voice, a little low with emotion.

Yu Qingli's eyes darkened slightly, but became clearer and brighter. She pushed Murong Yanhui away and retorted, "Don't you ask for permission before kissing someone, Your Highness?"

Murong Yanhui was not angry, and smiled lightly: "Lili, you are not someone else. Tonight, you are the gift I want most!"

Yu Qingli snorted coldly upon hearing this, "It seems that the prince has sobered up and has started to tease women. In that case, please go back on your own. Qingli will not accompany you any longer."

As he spoke, Yu Qingli stood up from the grass, reached out to pat the dust and grass debris on his robe, and left.

"Lili, where are you going?"

The charming figure didn't even turn around, only a calm voice floated by, "Prepare the fragrant soup, take a shower and change clothes, if you are bitten by a dog, you must wash it properly! Also, never be sincere to me, I can't let you down!"

What? You actually treated him like a dog...

When he came to his senses, he was filled with anger, but he could not see the beautiful lady in front of him. He could not help but smile awkwardly and sat back on the grass. He looked at the fireworks in the sky that His Majesty the Emperor had specially selected to celebrate his birthday. The smile on the corner of his lips gradually disappeared, and his pair of dazzled eyes were as cold as ice.

In this world, how many people are sincere?!

In the royal inner court, he was used to intrigue and careful planning. He indulged himself in this way because he was forced by the situation and because he was disappointed and disillusioned. Life is just like this: find a place he likes to live in, find a woman he likes, work from sunrise to sunset, and rest from sunset to sunrise. This kind of life is actually what he wants.

But the people in the court never seemed to believe that his wish would be so simple. After repeated suspicions and tests, he felt that he would not be able to live in peace if he did not do something.

So he was arrogant and wanton, wandering among flowers and living a dissolute life. But when that clear shadow entered his eyes, his heart was moved.

Yu Qingli, this woman, he is determined to be with her!

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