"What is the reason? Just tell me slowly." After all, Liu Jingyu came here in response to Pei Luoan's words. Seeing that Ji Youran no longer put on such a wronged and lovable face in front of the man, his expression softened and he spoke slowly.
"This other blood jade bracelet was given to me by my third sister. One day before the Crown Prince's wedding, my third sister invited me over and said something that seemed to be true but was not. I was busy with the Crown Princess' affairs at the time and didn't pay attention to what she meant. I just comforted her with a few words. Then she gave me the blood jade bracelet in her hand and told me not to leave it outside."
"She said that this was one of my aunt's dowry, and it was my aunt's most precious thing. If such a thing fell into the hands of others, she would definitely let my aunt down... I felt a little uneasy when I heard this, but I didn't think too much about it. After all, she was still a child. I thought that maybe it was because of the Crown Princess's wedding that my third sister was thinking too much. I will accept it for the time being. I will return the bracelet when I have nothing else to do in a few days."
“But... I didn’t expect..." Ji Youran couldn’t continue the sentence.
The elders of the Ji family present all lowered their heads. This was something that the Ji family did not want to face. They all said that Ji Yanyue had eloped with someone, and later they investigated but did not find anything. Not finding out clearly was a shame for the Ji family, and no one wanted to talk about it.
"I don't know about this. There is actually such a reason. Forget it. It's all in the past. There's no point in talking about it now." Ji Yongan sighed and took over the conversation for Ji Youran.
He was receiving the elders of the Ji family today. He had been quietly silent on the side just now, but now he stood up and made up the story for the Ji family.
Two elders looked at Ji Yongan with a little more appreciation.
"What Concubine Ji means is that this matter is related to my cousin, and that my cousin wanted to leave the Ji Mansion, so she left the bracelet to Concubine Ji?" Qu Moying had no intention of letting Ji Youran go just like that. Ji Yongan's words were pulled back by her coldly.
"This matter... is all in the past. There's really no need to mention it again." An elder coughed and spoke in a low voice, not daring to directly disobey Qu Moying's words.
"So... that was really what he had in mind." Another elder couldn't help but grumble, somewhat dissatisfied with the Princess of England. The Ji family didn't want to mention such things again. They didn't expect that the third young lady of the Ji Mansion was really such a woman who didn't follow the rules of the boudoir.
"How dare you talk nonsense in front of the Crown Princess and Princess Ying." Yu Xiu shouted beside Qu Moying, "Our princess is investigating a case, no one is allowed to interrupt."
"This... What kind of case is this..." Ji Yongan looked at his daughter and panicked. Even if the elders were dissatisfied, they did not dare to confront Princess Ying.
Just look at the current seats. The high and mighty Crown Princess is actually sitting on the same level as the Princess of England. Several elderly clan elders knew it at a glance. They are the ones who are shrewd as they grow old. Even if they have resentment now, they only complain in a low voice and dare not really confront them.
After looking at each other, I felt inexplicably uneasy. Is he really here today to see Concubine Ji to prove her innocence
They have received benefits from Ji Yongan, and will say some good things to him later, but the benefits are not enough for them to spend too much, or to go against the Prince of England's Palace. Isn't that courting death
Keep your mouth shut first
wonderful.
The elders had this idea in mind, so they naturally wouldn't say much at this moment. They just listened quietly to what was said above. After all, they were just witnesses, so they just had to say whatever they saw.
"The case in the Ministry of Justice, about my cousin's case, if we follow what Concubine Ji said, can the Ministry of Justice make a final decision?" Qu Moying asked back, "Since Concubine Ji knew about this matter long ago, why didn't Concubine Ji know anything when the people from the Ministry of Justice investigated?"
Although the Ministry of Justice did not directly question Ji Youran, Ji Youran had sent someone to the Ministry of Justice to explain that she knew nothing and had been busy with the Crown Princess's wedding and had not paid any attention to Ji Yanyue's affairs, so this matter had nothing to do with her before.
“At the beginning… I… I was afraid… that my third sister’s reputation would be damaged.” Ji Youran had to explain.
"So you're not worried now?" Qu Moying continued to interrogate.
The direction of these words was different from what Ji Youran had expected. Ji Youran panicked for a moment, but luckily she reacted quickly. After calming down, she smiled bitterly and said, "I can barely protect myself now, so how can I take care of my third sister?"
"So... Concubine Ji is sure that my cousin eloped with someone?" Qu Moying said word by word, revealing in front of everyone the most unbearable thing about the Ji family that they least wanted others to know.
The faces of several elders also turned red, and they couldn't help but blame Ji Youran in their hearts, asking why she said such things at this time. It was okay not to take out the bracelet, since they already had the Crown Princess's bracelet.
"Princess Ying, I... I didn't say that." Ji Youran shook her hand hurriedly.
"But this is what Concubine Ji meant. In that case, how about Concubine Ji and I go to the Ministry of Justice and let the people in the Ministry investigate this matter thoroughly, so that my cousin will not be framed again. Before it was Madam Xiao, and now it's..." Qu Moying's eyes were sharp, and every word was heart-piercing.
Anyone could have brought this up, but not Ji Youran. After hearing Qu Moying's words, Ji Youran felt angry and clasped the handkerchief tightly with her ten fingers. She guessed that Qu Moying would not believe it, but she did not expect that Qu Moying was so difficult to deal with. Besides, shouldn't this be said about the blood jade bracelet? How did it get to the point of Ji Yanyue's disappearance
He made up his mind and said, "Princess Ying, this is our Ji Mansion's business. The Ministry of Justice has investigated it before, but it didn't get to the bottom of it. Ji's side thinks that since this is the case, let's just leave it at that. I'm afraid further investigation... won't be good."
Of course, it is completely different whether this matter is verified or not.
Although several elders did not dare to speak, they nodded one by one. They really did not want to bother with this matter any further, and it would be best if they did not investigate it. It had been a while since this incident happened, and there were many doubts. The case had even been settled in the Ministry of Justice, but there was no verified evidence, which meant that Miss Ji San might not have eloped. These doubts had not completely destroyed the reputation of the Ji family.
But if it is really true, it is hard to say. There are many unmarried girls in the Ji family. After hearing what Ji Youran said just now, I feel that this is most likely true.
"Since this matter was raised by Concubine Ji, it must be investigated. When I came here just now, I happened to meet a few people from the Ministry of Justice. They were also going to come to the mansion to investigate this matter, so I brought them in. Now I am waiting outside. After the matter is settled, I can directly invite the people from the Ministry of Justice in."
Qu Moying narrowed his eyes and said.
One sentence
, Ji Yongan and Ji Youran’s faces changed drastically.
Ji Youran was still able to remain calm, but her hand trembled a little. Ji Yongan could no longer sit still, his face was pale and he was fidgeting. When he looked up at Ji Youran, he looked flustered and at a loss. It was obvious that among this father and son pair, Ji Youran was the one who made the decisions.
“Princess Ying, what… do you mean by this?” Even though Ji Youran was afraid of Qu Moying, she had to speak up at this time. “I am the prince’s concubine. If there is anything, His Royal Highness should ask about it. How can I let the people from the Ministry of Justice investigate this matter?”
After she finished speaking, she looked at Liu Jingyu with tears in her eyes: "Crown Princess, even if I did something wrong, I should be interrogated by His Royal Highness the Crown Prince and the Crown Princess. How can the Ministry of Justice interrogate me directly? How can this save His Royal Highness the Crown Prince and the Crown Princess?"
She was also anxious at this time and had to ask Liu Jingyu for help.
Liu Jingyu is the Crown Princess of the Eastern Palace, and now she has surrendered. No matter for what reasons, Liu Jingyu has to refuse Qu Moying's face.
But Liu Jingyu smiled slightly: "Since the people from the Ministry of Justice have arrived, it won't be a big deal to ask a few questions later."
She would never confront the Prince of England's Palace head-on for Ji Youran. Who the hell is Ji Youran? Does she think she is so smart that she can be manipulated at will
Seeing that Liu Jingyu did not respond, Ji Youran's face turned red. Ever since Ji Hanyue's death, she had always been the one who had the final say in the Ji Mansion and the Ji family, and she was high and mighty. She never thought that one day she would be stepped on in front of so many people.
"Concubine Ji, let's talk about the Ministry of Justice later. There are officials from the Ministry of Justice asking Concubine Ji, so let's talk about the blood jade bracelet first. Concubine Ji, can you bring the blood jade bracelet over so that I and the Crown Princess can take a look." Qu Moying asked, not caring about Ji Youran's resentment.
"Of course it's my duty." Ji Youran said hurriedly after being stunned for a moment.
Qu Moying changed the topic too quickly, leaving her at a loss for a moment, but this topic was consistent with what she had thought of before, so she felt a little relieved.
The maid behind Liu Jingyu brought over a tray, and Ji Youran took out a pair of blood jade bracelets from her hands and put them on the tray.
The tray was brought up and placed on the coffee table between Liu Jingyu and Qu Moying for the two concubines to see.
Liu Jingyu picked up a blood jade bracelet and looked at it carefully. The jade was good and very unusual. He then looked at the jade bracelet on the tray. The jade color was the same. They were indeed a pair, without the slightest difference. It was obvious that they were made of one piece of jade, so there was no problem with this pair.
Qu Moying didn't look at it. She picked up the tea beside her and took a sip, then slowly put it down. Her long eyelashes fluttered, hiding all the emotions in her eyes.
Liu Jingyu put one down and picked up the other one. After looking at it, he nodded and said, "Princess Ying, this is a pair of blood jade bracelets."
"Let them see it too!" Qu Moying said.
Liu Jingyu ordered the maid to carry the tray down one by one so that everyone present could have a look.
Some of the elders in the tribe had seen it, but they were not very clear. However, this jade bracelet was a pair, cut from a piece of jade, so they could still see it clearly. However, they did not dare to confirm it at this time and only vaguely described it as something like this.
Ji Yongan insisted. After seeing it, Madam Duan remained silent like Qu Moying. After turning around, she placed the blood jade bracelet between Liu Jingyu and Qu Moying...