"County Lady, but this... How could it be true? It's too much of a coincidence!" A woman standing next to Liu Jingyu frowned and said.
This was really a coincidence. It all started with a steward from the Liu Mansion. This steward saved a man, who was said to be a tenant of the Qingyun Temple. This tenant was extremely lucky. He dug out a box from the land of the Qingyun Temple. When he dug it out, he found that it was a little different, with several flashes of golden light.
Because of the golden light, people around also saw it and reported it to Qingyun Temple. After all, this land must belong to Qingyun Temple.
Qingyun Temple sent a real person to take the wooden box from the tenant and gave him only a small amount of silver. The tenant was dissatisfied and wanted to go to the city to file a complaint with the government. In his hurry, he accidentally fell into the river. It happened that the rent collector of the Liu Mansion passed by and saw someone fell into the water, so he asked someone to rescue him.
The tenant was so grateful to the manager for saving his life that he told the story.
When the steward heard this, he thought it was unusual. He also heard that the people in Qingyun Temple did not take the box seriously and just threw it in an empty room. So the steward secretly went to Qingyun Temple and indeed got a box from there. After returning home, he delivered the box to Liu Jingyu.
The golden light before had already been described as sparkling rays of light, and it was obvious at first glance that it was an extraordinary thing.
The people in Qingyun Temple didn't know what the thing was. They just took the box from the tenant and threw it around casually. It was obvious that they didn't take the matter seriously.
After the manager took it away, there was no reaction from Qingyun Temple. It seemed that it didn't matter to Qingyun Temple whether the box was lost or not.
Because this box was shining brightly when it was unearthed and looked like an ancient item, even though it was very inconspicuous, it was sent to Liu Jingyu. Liu Jingyu asked someone to open the lock on the box, and he saw the phoenix-head guqin, which was exquisite and simple.
It is completely different from some of the musical instruments today.
She was also a connoisseur of value. She could tell at a glance the difference in the wood used for the guqin. Her eyes lit up immediately, and after carefully appreciating it, she was overjoyed.
She had heard of the Phoenix-head Guqin.
“Those people in Qingyun Temple think they are extraordinary people, but if they were really extraordinary, why would they rely so closely on the royal family? They usually do some divination techniques. In fact, their knowledge is just that.” Liu Jingyu curled his lips sarcastically and reached out to touch the carvings on the phoenix head.
Qingyun Temple became famous because of the master of Qingyun Temple, and it only exists because of the master of Qingyun Temple, not to mention the former master. The current master is said to be very capable as well. Liu Jingyu had never seen him before and felt a little skeptical.
In the past, she was respectful to the abbot of Qingyun Temple, but the abbot always gave people the feeling of a hermit. Although he would come to the palace from time to time, he had no contact with her. At that time, when she accompanied her mother, Madam Liu, to Qingyun Temple, she wanted to meet the abbot of Qingyun Temple, but was also unable to do so.
It is said that it is a blessing to meet the master of Qingyun Temple.
Liu Jingyu went there several times and was turned away several times, so he became quite dissatisfied with the master of Qingyun Temple.
However, the last time she went to Qingyun Temple, the abbot of Qingyun Temple actually took the initiative to invite her. After she went there, he said that he had missed a lot with her before, mainly because they were not destined to be together. Every time Liu Jingyu came over, the abbot of Qingyun Temple had something to do.
This meeting between the two people can be regarded as a conversation.
She was very happy. The Master of Qingyun Temple gave her the impression that he was indeed a great man with a noble character. It was as if he could see many things through her. Some of his words were very accurate, which made Liu Jingyu secretly alert, but she was only alert towards the Master of Qingyun Temple.
Liu Jingyu still felt that the others were not up to standard.
Take this incident for example, if someone had some knowledge, they would have kept this phoenix-head guqin well and would not have let it be lost again.
He reached out and gently pressed the string above. Even though it had been buried in the soil for a long time, it was only slightly stiff when he plucked it again. As long as he tuned it properly, it could be used.
"The county lady is blessed with unparalleled luck, and is surrounded by the aura of a phoenix."
"Your Excellency should have something very good happen to you recently, which can prove what I said."
"I missed you again and again before because it was not our destiny. Or maybe I was afraid that I would reveal the secret. God has his own mysteries. Some things, if missed, do not necessarily mean that we are not destined to be together. It may be because there is still some lack of destiny. From my point of view, I can see some of your future even in the dark."
The abbot of Qingyun Temple said this with his eyes closed, his smiling face was gentle and respectful, revealing his respect for Liu Jingyu. Liu Jingyu had never thought about it before, that the abbot of Qingyun Temple, who was so famous in the capital, should really respect him. He thought that the abbot of Qingyun Temple must really have some skills and had seen something, otherwise he would not have been so respectful to him.
As for what he saw, Liu Jingyu understood even if some words were not spoken.
I heard that the abbot of Qingyun Temple would have contacts with the palace, and other ladies and young ladies from noble families wanted to meet her and ask her for help, but it all depends on fate.
She took a deep breath and her gaze once again fell on the guqin in front of her. She knew that the guqin gathered phoenix energy, so her position as the Crown Princess would be secure without a doubt. After that, as the heir to the throne, there would be no doubt that the Crown Prince would be the next in line. Jing Yu was indeed nothing to be feared.
"Put the box away and put it in my dowry list." Liu Jingyu pondered for a moment and had an idea in his mind.
"My Lady, how should it be written?" The old woman standing aside was startled and asked hurriedly. The dowry list had already been written, and if it was written on it again, the mark would be too obvious and it might not be a good idea.
"Just add it to the back." Liu Jingyu said disapprovingly.
"My Lady, the Prince's Mansion has already checked this list. If you add another one like this, it will be too obvious. We may have to check it again later. Can this thing... be seen by others?" Although the old woman didn't quite understand what the guqin represented, it was of ill-gotten origin after all. It would not be good if others knew about it.
If someone is so blind as to shout it out at the wedding, it would bring shame to the entire Liu family.
Liu Jingyu shook his head: "No one will know. Qingyun Temple has never opened the box. Even if they want to look at it now, what can they do? They didn't get it because of lack of fate. Now it's in my hands, and I got it from Qingyun Temple. In fact, it's the fate between Qingyun Temple and me. Through their hands, this phoenix-headed guqin was sent to me."
Those who can attend the prince's wedding are all from aristocratic families. How could there be anyone from Qingyun Temple? Even if we take a step back, the people from Qingyun Temple don't know what is in the box.
"My lady, do you want to throw away this box and put it in another one?" the old woman asked after a moment's silence.
"The box needs to be changed
, put it in a large guqin case, locked it, and said it was just an ordinary guqin. I had quite a few guqins as a dowry, so I just added one. As for… if they were not conspicuous, I added a few more at the back and said they were specially sent by my grandmother later. "
As Liu Jingyu spoke, his face darkened.
She was shocked by the meager gifts from the Duke of Qi's Mansion. She remembered that her grandmother had repeatedly said that if she got married, she would give her many fine things.
She was still young at that time, and in order to cheer her up, Madam Qi specially took out those treasures for her to see, but now there was not a single one.
Although those things were still very generous, in Liu Jingyu's opinion, they were incomparable to the previous ones. Why didn't she give her the things that were originally intended for her? Why did she change them
Inexplicably, she thought, if he didn't give it to her, was he planning to give it to Qu Moying? She felt depressed, as she and Qu Moying were natural enemies.
Not to mention seeing it, even thinking about it made her feel annoyed, and she hated Qu Moying for taking away her grandmother and grandfather who loved her the most.
I heard that the Duke of Qi's Mansion also gave Qu Moying a generous dowry, even more generous than hers. Why did she do that
I feel inexplicably troubled.
"My Lady, this is good. It's inconspicuous. I'll do it right away. But what about the painting?" The old woman responded repeatedly. If they sneaked in like this, they would be inconspicuous. It would be best if they could not attract attention. The origin of this thing was unknown. The old woman felt nervous and afraid of causing trouble.
In her opinion, it would be best to throw this thing away. It didn't seem to be that valuable. The county lady had quite a few guqins, so one more or one less wouldn't make much difference. So why would she need to get such a thing? Not having it made people feel uneasy and inexplicably fearful.
But the old woman could also see that the county lady liked it very much, so she could only say that this method was good, at least she could get in.
Now that this matter has been resolved, we need to pay more attention to the next matter.
"The painting is hung in the inner room on the side. You can see it when you enter the inner room. With Miss Qu's current status, she cannot enter the inner room of the East Palace."
Liu Jingyu sneered.
Qu Moying was at most a spectator. As for being sent to the bridal chamber, her status at that time was not high enough, so it was not her turn to go to the bridal chamber. Those who could come were princesses and princesses of the royal family, or Liu Mansion's close relatives.
"My Lady, what if... what if His Royal Highness the King of England comes in and takes Fourth Miss Qu into the inner courtyard of the East Palace?" The old woman frowned and said, Fourth Miss Qu's status is not enough, but the King of England is. He has never been a polite person. If he brings a few people and insists on coming over to make some noise, who can stop him
"The King of England can hardly protect himself right now, yet he has the leisure to do such boring and rude things. Besides, I am the Crown Princess, and no matter how powerful the King of England is, he is still a subject. How can he be so presumptuous?" Liu Jingyu raised his eyebrows, thinking of the grievances in the past. He had endured this anger until now, and a trace of resentment flashed in his eyes.
She was going to get married soon and would be the Crown Princess. She would no longer be the Lady Jingyu who had to endure humiliation.
In fact, that painting can also be used in different places. My previous thoughts were too soft. Anyway, the King of England can take care of himself. Without the King of England, what is Qu Moying now...