The so-called affinity between the eyes is referring to Qu Moying!
Qu Moying's identity is at most a concubine. The meaning of the Queen's words is very clear. If Pei Yuanjun does not decide on a principal wife, this so-called concubine will not be able to enter the palace.
Even if Pei Yuanjun liked Qu Moying, it would be impossible.
The Queen's words were obviously a test. Was the woman who could make Pei Yuanjun give in really just an excuse to be casually brought over
"Thank you, Queen. I don't know where my wife is, so I'm afraid I can't find her for the time being. Fortunately, I'm not in a hurry. I'm sorry to bother you, Queen." Pei Yuanjun stood up, smiled and bowed slightly, saying with an ambiguous meaning, "When I was leaving just now, the emperor asked me to go and come back early, saying that there was something important to discuss at the border."
After saying that, he flicked his sleeves, turned around and left.
The Empress behind him had a face ashen with anger. No matter how well-mannered she was, she could hardly control herself at this moment.
Pei Yuanjun was really outrageous. In front of so many people, he actually made up such an excuse for himself. The emperor clearly told him that this time, no matter what, he had to let Pei Yuanjun make up his mind and choose one, or give in and choose one.
"Prince Yun!" The Queen couldn't help but speak.
"Your Majesty, do you have anything else to say to the Emperor?" Pei Yuanjun stopped, turned around and chuckled.
The queen suppressed her anger and suddenly smiled: "I don't have anything to tell the emperor, but I feel that the matter of Prince Yun is always ordered by the emperor. If Prince Yun doesn't do a good job, the emperor will be dissatisfied."
"Thank you for the reminder, Her Majesty. I will personally apologize to the Emperor later." Pei Yuanjun said with a lazily smile, blocking all other meanings in the Queen's words. But if it were rude, this remark would sound extremely polite.
The Queen's face turned pale for a moment, but she exhaled deeply, a smile reappeared on her face, and she waved her hand and said, "In that case, Prince Yun, please come in!"
At least one thing is certain, the fourth young lady of the Qu family is not really in Pei Yuanjun's eyes, it is just an excuse for her to shirk responsibility. However, it is also good this way. As long as there is a chance to enter the Prince of Yun's Mansion, and Pei Yuanjun himself agrees, she can win over the fourth young lady of Qu and make her her own.
The empress watched Pei Yuanjun leave with sinister eyes. After calming down, she put away the gloom in her eyes and smiled at the three princes sitting on both sides with their heads down. Her voice became gentler and gentler: "Your father also asked you to think about what kind of young lady from aristocratic family you want to choose. I will help you to choose. You are not young anymore, and none of you have married a wife. The emperor is really worried!"
Qu Moying had no idea that the dispute in the Pepper Palace would eventually fall on her.
She was on her way to see Qu Caiyue.
Something happened to Qu Caiyue. The news was passed to her by the Madam Dowager, who asked Wu Ma to go and see Qu Caiyue when she and Qu Qiuyan were free. Qu Caiyue was currently living in the courtyard of the West Mansion and had not returned to the East Mansion.
No one in the mansion knew exactly what happened yesterday. Even when Nanny Miao went to investigate, she found nothing. They only said that Qu Caiyue accidentally fell into the lotus pond and nearly drowned. Luo from the East Mansion was not there at the time, so the only way for such an incident to be reported was to the Madame Dowager.
The lady was furious, and she scolded Luo who had hurried back, and then left Qu Caiyue in the West Mansion.
The lady did not say what happened specifically, but only mentioned Qu Qiuyan and Qu
Mo Ying called them over and asked them to comfort Qu Caiyue when they had nothing to do.
The so-called enlightenment, of course, is that Qu Caiyue's affair was not just an accident.
Qu Moying was not too surprised by this guess. It can be said that she had been prepared for this ever since Qu Qiuyan stayed to talk to Qu Caiyue.
The courtyard where Qu Caiyue lives is not big, it can even be said to be a bit remote, but it is also one of the large courtyards in the West Mansion. Qu Moying stood outside the courtyard, looked at the traces of cleaning outside the courtyard gate, his eyes were gloomy.
This courtyard had never been used before. There were not many masters in the West Mansion, so this courtyard had been empty all the time. But now it is occupied by Qu Caiyue. It seems that all the utensils have been replaced. After all, they are old things for so many years, how could they still be used
This yard has been empty since Qu Moying's biological mother passed away. The lady's intention was to leave a trace of her biological mother for Qu Moying, but in fact, apart from the appearance that it seemed to be preserved, all the objects inside were no longer what they were when Yue lived here.
Even if there are some furniture, they are not used much and are placed here haphazardly, just like they are piled up in a utility room.
It's even better now. The yard has officially changed its owner. It seems that the owner plans to let people from Dongfu come and live here often in the future.
He took a deep breath and walked in slowly.
A maid saw Qu Moying coming and hurried in to report. After a while, another maid came to invite him in.
The curtains were lifted high, and when you walked inside, you would see that all the furniture was new.
The curtain of the inner room has been raised, and Qu Caiyue should still be resting inside.
Qu Moying walked in and saw Qu Caiyue lying on the bed. Her face was extremely pale and she didn't look like she was well at all.
Is this the most important reason to live in Xifu
"How is your health, second sister?" Qu Moying said lightly after looking up and down at Qu Caiyue lying on the bed.
"Fourth sister, please sit down first." Qu Caiyue coughed weakly twice.
Qu Moying nodded and sat down on a chair beside her: "What happened to my second sister?"
"I... nothing happened." Qu Caiyue lowered her head. Although she said that nothing happened, her expression made people feel that something big happened.
"Second sister is here with us. If you need anything, just tell third sister directly." Qu Moying's gaze fell on Qu Caiyue's face and he spoke after a long while.
He didn't even ask for any reason and pushed all the blame onto Qu Qiuyan.
"Fourth sister, I heard that you and third sister are in charge of the West Mansion now." Qu Caiyue lowered her head and spoke slowly after a long while.
"That's what grandma said, but actually it has always been my third sister who has been in charge. I haven't formally learned how to be in charge from her yet." Qu Moying straightened up, his smile becoming even more frivolous.
It is true that she has not yet taken charge. Although Qu Qiuyan has asked the manager to come and report to her since yesterday, she only listens. The specific decision is still left to Qu Qiuyan.
"Third and fourth sisters are so nice." Qu Caiyue murmured in a low voice with envy.
The words were not spoken loudly, but Qu Moying happened to hear them.
"Isn't the eldest sister nice to the second sister?" Qu Moying smiled slightly.
"Big sister is naturally good to me, but..." Qu Caiyue defended, but at this point
He immediately realized that he had said something wrong and shook his head hastily, "No, I'm not talking about the lady..."
"Since you are here, second sister, please have a good rest. If you need anything, just ask third sister." Qu Moying stood up and looked like she was about to leave. She had only been there for a while and had only said a few words. She didn't even ask Qu Caiyue what had happened.
"Fourth sister, do you have anything else to do?" Qu Caiyue raised her head, with a pleading look on her pale face, looking particularly pitiful.
"Indeed, I have something to do and I need to learn the rules." Qu Moying nodded.
"Was he sent by the palace?" Qu Caiyue asked, moving the corners of her lips.
"She was sent by Concubine Qu. She said she would teach me a lesson, and then take me and my third sister to the palace to see Concubine Qu." Qu Moying said openly.
This matter cannot be hidden from the people in the East Palace.
“You guys… are so nice to be able to go together…” Qu Caiyue was full of envy again, and looked at Qu Moying, seeming to be hesitant to speak.
"Second sister, just have a good rest!" Qu Moying didn't seem to hear the other meaning in Qu Caiyue's words.
Seeing that she was about to leave again, Qu Caiyue became anxious and said hurriedly: "Fourth sister, can I... can I ask you for a favor."
"What's the matter?" Qu Moying stopped and asked.
“When you enter the palace, can you… take me with you? I… I will go into the palace with you.” Qu Caiyue blushed and lowered her head.
"Come into the palace with us?" Qu Moying raised his eyebrows.
"Yes... enter the palace with my third and fourth sisters." Qu Caiyue nodded vigorously.
"Grandma, do you know what you mean?" Qu Moying asked in surprise.
“Madam doesn’t know… but… but I just want to go to the palace with my two sisters to take a look… If I don’t go to the palace this time, I may never have such an opportunity in my life.” Qu Caiyue’s expression became sad. She pressed her hand on a corner of the quilt, rubbing it, flattening it, and then rubbing it again.
It can be seen that she is very complicated.
This time, Qu Caiyue can be said to be much weaker and more pitiful than in the past, not only in her current situation, but also in what she said.
It was as if the Qu Caiyue who was aggressive towards Qu Moying in the past was no longer there.
"This is not something I can decide." Qu Moying said after a moment of silence.
"It doesn't matter what Fourth Sister does. Just mention it to the Madam. I will tell her about the rest myself." Qu Caiyue raised her eyes anxiously and looked at Qu Moying. She reached out and gently pulled the hem of Qu Moying's skirt. "Fourth Sister, just this once, can you help me? I... If I had no other choice, I... How could I do such a thing?"
The so-called such thing is what happened this time.
There was a gloomy look in Qu Moying's eyes, so it was Qu Caiyue herself who caused the accident, and she was able to cause the Luo family to be reprimanded, which showed that she was quite capable.
Qu Caiyue is quite capable, but she is so pitiful as to ask for help from me
"If Second Sister really wants to go, go find Third Sister. In front of Grandmother, Third Sister has the most say, and everything in the mansion is now under Third Sister's control. Even if she doesn't mention it, someone will go to Grandmother to help her mention it. Whether it succeeds or not, Third Sister can handle it easily."
Qu Moying smiled slightly and gave Qu Caiyue an idea, but saw Qu Caiyue's slightly stiff smile.