After Pei Luoan received a note from a maid, he came out of the living room, turned a corner and went to a corridor.
Ji Youran saw Pei Luoan coming out in a hurry: "I... I greet His Highness."
"What's the matter?" Pei Luoan asked with his hands behind his back.
"Princess Ying just came to me... I was afraid something might happen..." Ji Youran said in a panic, raising her eyes, her eye sockets slightly red, and her eyes were panic-stricken and helpless, it was obvious that she had cried before.
Ji Youran's condition has been very unstable these days. Whenever she thought of that incident, she would cry continuously. Sometimes she would cry for half a day and then become dazed. The imperial physician said that this kind of thing is a heart disease and she needs to recuperate slowly and not stimulate her, otherwise it will get worse.
During this period of time, Pei Luoan forbade Liu Jingyu's people to go over, and Ji Youran seemed to be feeling much better.
"Why does the Princess of England want to talk to you?" Pei Luoan asked unhappily, and he disliked Qu Moying even more.
“I don’t know either, but she pulled me and said… some half-truthful words, and I… I was afraid something might happen.” Ji Youran was trembling, looking extremely panicked and frightened.
"What did you say?" Pei Luoan asked, not caring about her fragility.
Ji Youran saw that the time was almost up, so she had to continue, "She told me about the Crown Princess' death that day, and that I was also responsible... I was so heartbroken that day, how could I say such things to Princess Ying? I... I was afraid that this matter would affect His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, so I hurried over to tell you about it."
Ji Youran pushed all the responsibility onto Qu Moying, her expression becoming more and more terrified and pitiful, and she cried as she looked at Pei Luoan: "Your Highness, I... can do anything, even pay with my life, but Your Highness, I can't let Princess Ying doubt Your Highness..."
Some things don't need to be said, both of them understand.
Ji Hanyue's death is a secret that neither of them can tell.
Pei Luoan's face darkened. This Princess of England was really tactless. When he asked Ji Youran to show her kindness, she had repeatedly refused. And now she said such things. Did she think that after marrying Uncle Wang, she would be able to rest easy and be superior in the future
"What else did she say?"
"She also said...she also said that if I told her the details of the Crown Princess, she would...she would help me and could deal with anyone I wanted. I...I was so scared that I hurried to find Your Highness." Ji Youran wiped her tears with a handkerchief and sobbed, "Your Highness, if there is really anything, just put the blame on me. I...I have brought this upon myself, and I have no regrets. I only hate that...I was plotted against by someone."
Ji Youran's words had two meanings. One was to talk about Qu Moying's matter now, and the other was to explain the previous "fake pregnancy". She would never admit that she knew about the "fake pregnancy" and had repeatedly explained the matter secretly. Now was such an opportunity, and she would certainly not let it go.
The wind blew, and Ji Youran shivered.
In the past few days, on the one hand, she was really hit hard, and on the other hand, in order to seek Pei Luoan's pity, Ji Youran's body was so thin that she almost fell down with a gust of wind. This situation made Pei Luoan feel most pity.
At the beginning, she was able to gain Pei Luoan's favor and exchange money with the prince under Ji Hanyue's nose. It is even more possible now.
No matter how powerful Liu Jingyu is, he is not as good as Ji Hanyue in winning Pei Luoan's heart, right
As for pushing oneself out, it seems like protecting
The Crown Prince admitted what happened to Ji Hanyue last time. If it was really his fault, how could the Crown Prince get away with it
She was just a young lady in the Ling Anbo Mansion at that time. It was not something she could handle, especially since her uncle's affairs were also involved...
Therefore, Ji Youran was not worried at all that she would be pushed out by the prince. Of course, she also did not believe that the prince would push her out. The prince had affection for her. Even though the prince kept recalling Ji Hanyue, it was only because Ji Hanyue was gone and the prince remembered some of her good qualities.
If Ji Hanyue were still alive, this position of favorite concubine would also be mine...
Seeing her shrinking like this, yet still caring about him wholeheartedly, Pei Luoan's heart softened, and he became more and more displeased with Qu Moying.
"Okay, it's nothing. This matter has nothing to do with you. I know." Pei Luoan's voice softened a little. The British Princess was becoming more and more presumptuous. He had to give her a lesson to his uncle, lest the British Princess ruin the relationship between him and his uncle and make his uncle feel a little uncomfortable in the eyes of outsiders.
It is true that one should marry a virtuous wife!
“But... that’s the Princess of England..." Ji Youran obediently held back her tears, concern was obvious in her eyes. She didn’t move and had no intention of leaving. She must have been worried.
"So what if you're the Princess of England? You're from the Prince's Mansion, you're my person. Even the Princess of England can't trample on you at will." Pei Luoan said unhappily.
“But…” Ji Youran was still worried. The look in her eyes must have shown that she was wary of Qu Moying’s identity as the Princess of England.
"Okay, let's go back. I know what's going on." Pei Luoan looked back. He had been out for too long and was afraid of attracting other people's attention. He just heard that Uncle Wang had come, so it was even more inconvenient for him to stay outside for a long time.
After saying that, he waved his hand, ignored Ji Youran, turned around and led his people back to the living room.
Ji Youran watched him leave with a gentle expression, and felt a little relieved.
She was really panicked just now because all her plans were disrupted by Qu Moying. She was afraid that something would happen and people would link it to her.
It's always good to get some shelter from the prince first.
The prince is a very suspicious person. It is better to file such a matter early than to have it brought up after it happens. There were many people around at the time, so the matter could not be concealed.
Ji Youran had a feeling that she and Qu Moying would not get along well, and they might clash head-on at any time. It would be good for her if the prince could understand this as soon as possible.
She had thought of ways before, but now that she had tried all methods, she found that she and Qu Moying were still incompatible, so she would no longer suppress herself to please Qu Moying.
So what if she is the Princess of England? Can she be favored like me
The corners of his lips curled up slightly, and a smile flashed with sarcasm. Xie Feng was right. Among all the living women, the prince cared about herself the most, otherwise such a big thing would not have happened. The prince was still able to keep herself safe and not let the prince's wife's people disturb her.
Just for this reason, there will be unlimited possibilities for me in the future.
Xie Feng must have noticed this point about me and came back to me. This girl had been unfaithful to me before, but now she was using her just right. If she continued to be so loyal in the future, she might even spare her life...
Pei Yuanjun came in and sat down. The servant brought him tea. Pei Yuanjun glanced lazily at the people present.
"Why, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince is not here?"
There were two first ones, one belonged to the prince, and the other to him.
The Crown Prince is of high status and should be the first. The King of England is older than the Crown Prince and is favored by the Emperor. If he is put below, there is a fear that he will get angry and cause trouble.
Besides, Pei Yusheng would be happy to let Pei Yuanjun suppress Pei Luoan, so he had two first-place positions prepared.
"The prince has just arrived. He went out for a while because of something. Uncle Wang wants to see the prince?" Pei Qingmin sat below Pei Luoan and coughed softly.
Even in such weather, he was still wrapped in heavy fur clothes, looking very sick and pale.
The Prince Jing's mansion didn't dare to give him a seat near the window, for fear that the wind would make the Prince of Wei sick again.
Therefore, only one side of the window in the room was open, and the other side was closed, out of consideration for the fact that the King of Wei was too weak.
"Uncle Wang is looking for me?" Pei Luoan's voice suddenly came from the door. He came in with a gentle smile and bowed to Pei Yuanjun after entering the door: "Uncle Wang."
Even though he was the crown prince of the current dynasty, his behavior was quite rational, and people nodded in agreement when they saw him.
"I'm not looking for His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, but I think today, the Crown Prince will definitely come early to help. I came here, but I didn't see the Crown Prince, which is very strange."
Pei Yuanjun said casually, with a faint smile on his handsome face, as if he was smiling but not laughing.
Many people lowered their heads and smiled knowingly. The relationship between the Crown Prince and King Jing did not seem like one where they would come to help, but more like one where they came to put on a show.
King Jing is getting married, and the elder brother, the Crown Prince, will definitely come and put on a good show. He got up early and came early, which was not so noticeable at first, but after Pei Yuanjun said this, it really has some meaning in it...
Pei Luoan felt a tightness in his chest. Just now it was because of the Queen of England, and now it was because of the King of England. Are this couple deliberately trying to jinx him
He suppressed his anger, but didn't show it on his face. He sat down in the first seat with ease. Pei Yuanjun happened to be sitting next to him.
"I did go out for something just now, and it was because of the matter of the Princess of England. Uncle, I don't know what to do about this matter, and I just want to ask your opinion."
After Pei Luoan sat down, he was not in a hurry to drink tea. He turned to Pei Yuanjun with a helpless look on his face, "Originally, it was just some inner courtyard matters. It's not a big deal, but if someone with ulterior motives heard it, they would inevitably criticize me and Uncle Wang. This kind of thing... It's hard to say, no one wants to be criticized, and besides..."
Pei Luoan paused here, a trace of grief on his face: "It's been so long, I feel so sad when I think about it... I'd rather not say it. Today is my second brother's big day. If I make a fuss, my second brother might think that Uncle Wang and I... are dissatisfied with him."
On the one hand he was pulling Pei Yuanjun back, and on the other hand he wanted Pei Yusheng to misunderstand. Pei Luoan even thought he played this trick beautifully.
The room fell silent, the original voices of talking were gone, and everyone listened to their next words quietly...
No one present was stupid. They could all hear that Pei Luoan's words had a hidden meaning, and it was directed at the King of England. Was the Crown Prince going to attack the King of England
Does this mean that the prince wants to restore order and take the throne, and step on the head of the King of England