Once the news left the palace, it was immediately spread within a certain area.
Before, Ji Youran's death was only known to the aristocratic families, and everyone was reluctant to say too much. But now almost everyone knows it. Due to the negligence and misunderstanding of the Crown Princess, she did not look favorably upon Concubine Ji, who had a bad heart to begin with, and she committed suicide. Many things have become mysteries.
Originally, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince had already discovered Concubine Ji's problem and was intentionally trying to slowly trick her into telling the truth.
Now there is nothing.
Hearing these rumors outside, Qu Moying put down the satin in her hand. She was now in Yueyi Pavilion. Aunt Yang brought some new five-color brocade over and reported to her the rumor that almost everyone knew.
After she finished speaking, Aunt Yang asked curiously, "Master, is it really like this?"
"Aunt Yang, do you think it's true?" Qu Moying smiled and picked up another piece. This piece of material was new and looked lighter and thinner than the previous ones. It was the best satin for this season, different from the heavy satin in winter, not gorgeous enough, but light and flowing.
"If it's true... the Crown Princess has a lot of responsibility." Aunt Yang thought for a moment and said, "If she's just an ordinary concubine, it's nothing. The identity of Concubine Ji is not ordinary, and... it sounds like there's something unusual going on here. Is someone plotting against the Crown Prince?"
"Why did Aunt Yang say that?" Yuchun asked curiously.
"It is said that Concubine Ji replaced the former Crown Princess's engagement letter. It is impossible if there is no one behind this! If the Crown Prince knew about this, he would take advantage of the situation and bring the person into the Eastern Palace to investigate slowly. This means that someone wants to deal with the Eastern Palace. The Crown Prince wants to see who is the mastermind behind this matter. Now Concubine Ji has suddenly died, which is even more telling."
"The Crown Prince originally wanted to investigate Concubine Ji, but the Crown Princess ruined the plan. From this point of view, the Crown Princess ruined the Crown Prince's plan."
Aunt Yang spoke one sentence after another.
Qu Moying seemed to be thinking about something...
"In that case, it's really the Crown Princess' fault." Yu Xiu smiled and continued, "Is this what everyone is talking about now?"
"No one mentioned it before, but it suddenly came out, and the whole capital was shocked. Originally..." Aunt Yang glanced at Qu Moying and said, "Originally, everyone was talking about the affairs of the mansion and what kind of person this stepmother is. Now compared with the affairs of the Eastern Palace, everyone thinks it's nothing."
"It's mainly about Concubine Ji... She had such a good reputation before, and she entered the Eastern Palace with the help of the former Crown Princess. Now she has such a vicious reputation. Who would have thought that she would have always harbored ill will towards the former Crown Princess? The former Crown Princess probably didn't know until she died that the woman she regarded as a sister was actually a poisonous snake."
Speaking of Ji Youran, Aunt Yang was also filled with indignation.
It can be said that most people in the entire capital city hate Ji Youran so much that they curse her whenever they mention her.
How good the reputation was before, how bad the reputation is now, one can say that the smell is so bad that it can be smelled for three miles in the wind.
"Ji Youran is talked about the most, followed by the Crown Princess. Many people sympathize with the Crown Prince?" Qu Moying thought for a moment and smiled coldly.
Therefore, Pei Luoan was once again given an innocent reputation in this matter.
Even though some people in the aristocratic families doubted him, his reputation among the common people was still very good, and with the help of Liu Jingyu, his reputation was restored a lot.
Liu Jingyu is not someone else, she is his legal wife.
Aunt Yang nodded and said, "That's exactly what they say. They all say that the Crown Prince has a crush on the former Crown Princess.
Although he found that the concubine Ji was behaving strangely, he was afraid that punishing her would make her even more unwell, because the former crown princess was still there. So he agreed to the former crown princess' request and took her in. He originally wanted to keep an eye on her and see who was behind the attack on the East Palace. "
"I didn't expect that because of the Crown Princess' negligence, she didn't take good care of him, and he actually... jumped into the lake and died. I don't know if it has anything to do with the Crown Princess."
Aunt Yang went back to entertain other guests. Qu Moying frowned slightly, as if thinking about something...
"Master, there must be someone from the Crown Prince behind this, should we help push it forward?"
Qu Moying shook his hand and sneered, "No need... The Queen has already warned me not to mention the fact that Ji Youran killed my cousin again."
"But this matter is clearly related to Concubine Ji." Yuxiu said.
"There is no evidence... There is no direct evidence. Even if I insist, there is no factual evidence to prove Ji Youran's wrongdoing." Qu Moying said.
Her long eyelashes fluttered, hiding the coldness in her eyes.
Actually, there is. She is the evidence, the most direct evidence, the witness.
"Is this the only way now? Are you not going to investigate anymore?" Yu Xiu couldn't help but ask again, "Is Concubine Ji really dead?"
"We can only stop here for now." Qu Moying said, pointing to the five-colored brocade in front of him, "Let the guys pack it up later."
"Master, why do you want such a piece? This piece is too old-fashioned and not suitable for you." Yu Chun looked over and saw a piece of gray material. Although the material was very good and there were patterns on it, the pattern was not suitable for the master's current age.
Qu Moying smiled and shook his head: "Pack it up and send it to a place."
"Who is it for?" Yuxiu blinked and suddenly understood, "The Miss Dong who escaped and returned?"
"Master, this guy really takes himself seriously. I heard from An Dong that when you hurriedly returned from Qu Mansion that day, this guy got the news and sent a maid to find our prince, saying that their young lady suddenly fainted. He really knows how to find an opportunity. He came here so quickly, but he has no good intentions."
Yuchun said angrily.
Although An Dong is in charge of this matter, Yu Chun also knows some information about it.
Hearing that her master had subsidized her parents' family and was "disdained" by the prince, the "sickly" Miss Dong reacted immediately and sent a maid over immediately. If her own prince really went over, she would definitely speak softly and tenderly, and it would be best if her own prince brought her into the mansion to avoid being an eyesore to her own master.
Yuchun became furious when she thought of Miss Dong who was watching her closely from the side.
This one is not a good one no matter how you look at it.
"With An Dong here, nothing will happen." Qu Moying smiled and said meaningfully, "This material will be sent to her later. Since she can... find it back and has nothing to do in the capital, this material must be sent to her. Since she has such an idea, it is good to settle her mind."
It is impossible for a weak woman to do this, and this one looks frail and delicate, and doesn't look like someone who has suffered while fleeing. Yu Dong observed clearly that this Miss Dong must have been living a pampered life as a master for so many years, so how could she not have even the last bit of money
Qu Moying was not clear about what happened back then, but he knew that Miss Tong was unharmed in that situation. Even though Pei Yuanjun deliberately let her go, there was also someone behind the scenes who was very powerful. He protected so many people with one move.
Years ago, and now it seems more like it came for Pei Yuanjun...
After waiting for so many years, the events of the past have calmed down a lot. Miss Tong's reappearance with a new look will not arouse other people's suspicion. The timing is just right.
In a few years, Miss Tong will be old...
"Yes, I'll take it back and ask An Dong to deliver it later, so that he won't come to your house again and again." Yuxiu said unhappily.
Ever since An Dong met Miss Tong in women's clothing, the former eldest lady of the Duke of Jingguo's Mansion seemed to have stuck to the door of the King of England's Palace. She would send people to find An Dong from time to time, hinting that she wanted to meet Pei Yuanjun.
But what she didn't expect was that there was never Pei Yuanjun, only Qu Moying was acting in secret...
The color of the material looks like brocade, extremely light, thin and beautiful.
"The material is not suitable because the person who selected it doesn't understand it." Qu Moying said lightly.
Yuxiu turned her head to think for a moment, then suddenly clapped her hands, "Master, I understand now. This must have caused Miss Tong to misunderstand that I helped her choose it. How could someone like me understand colors? It's fine as long as it looks good."
The last time she saw the satin her master gave to his mistress, the material was excellent, but it was really not suitable. But her master thought it was very good and said it was given by her personally. She was dazzled by the sight of it. The large patches of patterns were like a sea of flowers, and the colors were hard to describe.
"But... Master, this material is not suitable even if it is given to Miss Tong. She is too old. She looks like she is in her 40s or 50s."
Yuxiu picked up the material and shook it. It was indeed good material in the sunlight, but the color was hard to describe when Miss Tong wore it.
Qu Moying did not stay in Yueyi Pavilion for long. He then went to a farm outside the city, where he secretly met the wife of Duke Yu. If everything was ready, he would just wait for Duke Yu to return to Beijing. It was said that he was already on the way, accompanying the envoys from Northern Xinjiang for peace talks.
Lady Yuguogong came with Ji Yanyue. Seeing Qu Moying, Ji Yanyue was very excited. She stepped forward and grabbed Qu Moying's hand. Her eyes were red and it was obvious that she had been crying. "Cousin... Ji Youran... Did Ji Youran kill my sister? It was her... It was both her and the prince..."
Qu Moying stretched out his finger and pressed the corner of her lips: "Cousin, please be careful with your words."
Ji Yanyue calmed down and bit her lip. It took a long time for her to calm down: "Cousin, should I go to the government office now? I'm back, I can investigate this matter... Even if other people don't have this reason, I do!"
She is Ji Hanyue's only close relative in public. If she wants to ask about this matter, she naturally has a reason and can ask for it.
"Do you have the ability to make the Eastern Palace feel taboo? What can an unmarried lady do?" Qu Moying sighed and stopped him, "You can't show up now, don't do anything for the time being. You also know that you are the one with the most reason to investigate now, but what if you are gone?"
If Pei Luoan wanted to deal with Yan Yue, it would only take a word. It would be best to hide in the dark.
Ji Yanyue was startled by these words, and her fingers trembled as she held Qu Moying's hand tightly.
"Cousin... I... I can't do anything?" Ji Yanyue's tears fell, "I... I am so useless, so..."
Having said this, I was already crying.
"No, you are useful, very useful!" Qu Moying hugged her gently and whispered a few words in her ear. Ji Yanyue's eyes lit up...