Qu Moying learned about the quarrel between Prince Jing and the Crown Prince when he came to a palace.
After giving instructions to the palace maids on duty, Qu Moying followed the Queen's maids to the Pepper Palace.
The atmosphere in the Pepper Room was as depressing as ever.
The Empress was there, and Concubine He was there too. Besides these two, there were Pei Luoan and Pei Yusheng. On the other side were Liu Jingyu, Liu Lanxin, and Qu Qiuyan, who was wearing a veil and covering her head. She leaned weakly on her maid, and from time to time she used a handkerchief to wipe her tears from under the veil, but she dared not make a sound.
Qu Moying came over, bowed, and also sat down on the side.
"Princess Ying, I heard that you met Concubine Qu yesterday?" asked the Queen with a serious face.
"I did see him yesterday. It was my grandmother's idea. He just said a few words and then left." Qu Moying looked at Qu Qiuyan on the side calmly and said.
"Just two sentences?" the Queen asked again. The eyes of the people present were all on her, with some scrutiny and pressure.
"Yes, I just said two sentences. If the Queen doesn't believe it, you can ask Concubine Qu." Qu Moying said lightly, her eyes moving for a moment, "Concubine Qu is also here, the Queen can ask her directly."
"Why did Princess Ying suddenly go to see Concubine Qu yesterday? I heard that you and Concubine Qu don't have a good relationship. On a day like this, shouldn't you avoid suspicion?"
The queen was silent for a moment and then asked again.
Is he trying to force me to admit that I have something to do with this? Looking at the people around me who are related to Concubine He, is he trying to find a scapegoat for this matter
Qu Moying sneered, her long eyelashes fluttering, and she raised her eyes, which were filled with indifference and mockery. "Reporting to Her Majesty the Queen, the relationship between me and Concubine Qu has always been like this. This is a grudge left over from the previous life. I dare not speak nonsense. As for what my grandmother asked me to say, it was also because of a day like yesterday. It was not what I wanted to say."
What day was yesterday? It was the day of Prince Jing's wedding. As Prince Jing's concubine, Qu Qiuyan was a person who could cause trouble. At this time, Madam Qu deliberately asked Qu Moying to say a few words, but it was actually nothing.
The original intention was to warn Qu Qiuyan.
The queen was at a loss for words and frowned. Concubine He had already made a fuss about this matter and she must say that it was Ji Youran's fault and demanded that the Eastern Palace give them an explanation, otherwise she would go and make a fuss in front of the emperor.
The Queen now knows about what happened yesterday. Not to mention that Liu Jingyu was too deeply involved and it was inconvenient for him to be dragged into the conversation, it would be inconvenient for Ji Youran to be involved either. It would be better to have someone to block it. After much thought, the Queen could choose Qu Moying, who had no relationship with the Crown Prince's Eastern Palace.
As long as this matter shows that it has a little bit of relationship with Qu Moying, things will be much easier to handle...
But she didn't expect that Qu Moying could explain it clearly without panic. Even with so many people present, he was not panicked and was able to sort out the situation.
“Princess Ying, the grudge between you and Concubine Qu is from your previous life. Let’s just leave it at that. Don’t get involved any further. It will not do any good for either of you.” Although the Queen was still not satisfied and there was no smile on her face, her voice had softened a lot.
Looking at this situation, it’s just a slight reprimand, not a big deal.
Qu Moying understood the emperor
The Empress raised her watery eyes and shook her head gently: "Empress, let's not talk about the grudge between me and Concubine Qu, let's just talk about what happened yesterday. I heard that Concubine Qu was sick. This matter has nothing to do with me. Concubine Qu's health should not be affected by my health, or..."
Qu Moying paused here, looked at Pei Luoan opposite, and curled her lips slightly. The charming look on Yan's face looked a little cold at this time: "Or... it's just like the matter of Concubine Ji... are you blaming me?"
Ji Youran's matter? What's Ji Youran's matter
Was it a fake pregnancy or was she deceived into thinking she was pregnant? No matter which one it was, Ji Youran was not innocent, and this was something that the Eastern Palace was trying hard to suppress.
Thinking that this matter also involved Liu Lanxin, she couldn't help but hum. She had suffered so much injustice because of this matter. She was even given a jade ruler by the Queen Mother on the day of her wedding and slapped in the face in public. Whenever she thought of this, Liu Lanxin was filled with resentment.
"Princess Ying, this is a matter between you and Concubine Qu. What does it have to do with Concubine Ji?" The Queen's face turned cold again and she scolded.
"Empress, there is nothing going on between me and Concubine Qu. What happened in the past has nothing to do with us now. I and Concubine Qu are only burdened with a reputation now." Qu Moying spoke more calmly.
She told the Queen frankly that she and Qu Qiuyan were only sisters in name, and any talk of affection was fake, they were just unrelated passers-by.
The Queen took a deep breath, feeling a tightness in her chest, and thought that Qu Moying was a person without any vision.
If this matter happened in the Eastern Palace, it would be a big event for the Eastern Palace and Prince Jing's Mansion, but for Qu Moying, it was really not a big deal.
Given Qu Moying's identity and the grudge between her and Qu Qiuyan, even if she did something, so what? Besides, she was the Princess of Ying. Could Pei Yusheng really do anything to her for a concubine
"You are now the Princess of Ying, and Concubine Qu entered the Palace of Prince Jing. With your status, even if you have some disagreements with Concubine Qu, it is nothing. I have heard about the grudges between the two of you... I have also heard that Concubine Qu's biological mother killed the biological mother of Princess Ying. I can actually understand some things."
The Queen Mother looked at Qu Qiuyan who was sitting on the side with disdain after she finished speaking, "For what Concubine Qu's biological mother did, dying a thousand times would not be enough, but... after all, it's all a matter of the last life, Princess Ying doesn't have to care about it. Even if there is any problem, the King of Ying is here."
The Queen's words had already hinted to Qu Moying, suggesting that it was no big deal for Qu Moying to take on this matter.
His attitude was no longer as aggressive as when Qu Moying came over just now. It had softened a lot, but no matter how much it had softened, his intention to push the matter onto Qu Moying was still very obvious.
"Empress, I did not harm Concubine Qu, and I did not have the chance. If I had made Concubine Qu sick by just saying a few words, I would not admit it." Qu Moying said bluntly, her eyes calm and composed, without a trace of panic.
She didn't know how Qu Qiuyan was, she just thought she was sick.
Many people now know what happened in the palace today. It doesn't matter if she knows this. Even if she doesn't know, can she not allow Pei Yuanjun to know anything
The Queen's Face
The conversation dragged on. Qu Moying was unmoved and her voice became cold. "Princess Ying, I know that you and Concubine Qu are not on good terms. No one else saw Concubine Qu yesterday. When Princess Ying came, Concubine Qu became ill. I don't believe that Princess Ying didn't know anything about it."
The Queen was also annoyed. Was she forcing Qu Moying to admit it
"If the Queen doesn't believe it, you can go to Prince Jing's mansion to check. If this matter has anything to do with me, I am willing to die to atone for my crime." Qu Moying stood up and bowed deeply to the Queen. Her frail body stood straight. Her voice was not loud, but she did not seem guilty at all.
A pair of charming eyes, at this moment, were as cold as water.
"You... I was just asking about this matter. Why did Princess Ying say that? Are you trying to blackmail me with this?" The Queen slammed her hands on the table.
"I dare not. I am just speaking frankly. I don't know what happened in Prince Jing's mansion yesterday, but I know that someone dug up the truth about who harmed me yesterday. The prince wants to bring this matter up in front of the emperor." Qu Moying said.
"Are you going to tell this in front of our father?" Pei Luoan was startled, looked at Liu Jingyu and said.
"This matter concerns my reputation and that of the King of England. Even if this matter is suppressed, it will be disadvantageous to me and His Royal Highness the King of England. Moreover, it may be used by others to make trouble. It is better to expose it early to avoid being framed by others again and again."
Qu Moying said calmly.
Pei Luoan couldn't sit still. When he left just now, Pei Yuanjun was still there. Although he didn't say anything at that time, there was no guarantee what he said after he left.
"Princess Ying, I heard that Prince Jing, the Crown Prince, and King Ying were all there yesterday. Hasn't it been investigated clearly and handled?" The Queen asked with a gloomy face.
Before one wave of troubles had subsided, another wave came. The Queen was very upset. Between Liu Jingyu and Ji Youran, she would of course protect Liu Jingyu.
"That's what I said, but our prince feels it's hard to swallow it." Qu Moying said softly.
"What's there to be angry about? The royal family is naturally based on harmony. You are the King of England's wife, so you should persuade the King of England. How can you let him do such a reckless thing? The Emperor has a lot of things to deal with every day. Why do you want to embarrass him with such a small matter?" The Queen said sternly.
Qu Moying sighed softly: "I don't know if the prince has said anything at this time. If not, I can persuade him."
"Mother, I'll go and take a look." Pei Luoan couldn't sit still anymore and stood up.
The queen nodded. She was also afraid that this matter would be brought up again. Liu Jingyu was not a concubine, but her son's official crown princess. Even if she disliked her, she had to protect her.
"Mother, I'll go and take a look too." Pei Yusheng stood up worriedly. This matter was also related to him, so he had to go, lest Pei Luoan push the blame on him again.
He didn't say anything just now because he was the victim and was happy to see the Queen forcing Qu Moying. No matter what the outcome was, it would be beneficial to him. It didn't matter who took on the responsibility. What the imperial doctors said was the biggest reason.
"Empress, the King of England has arrived!" A eunuch came in to report and grabbed the two brothers' feet. The two looked at each other and retracted their feet...