"It's not a particularly good solution... But we have to do something under the current circumstances... My father has been demoted and is in a particularly bad mood." Qu Moying sighed and leaned back. "If my father's problem is solved, then those rumors outside will not matter."
This made sense. After thinking about it, Xie nodded.
If Qu Zhizhen was in a good mood, he would not care about the rumors outside, and would not blame her for it. From this aspect, this is indeed the most fundamental thing.
The main reason why she is having a hard time now is because she has no one to rely on.
The lady had gone to the East Palace and it was clear that she would no longer care about their affairs. Qu Zhizhen was in such a state now and she couldn't handle it alone. Add to that the bad rumors outside and it was like adding insult to injury.
She felt that being in charge of household affairs was much more difficult than when she helped the lady dowager before. This was also because those who were in charge were dissatisfied with her and did not take her words seriously.
"But now... how can I help the master... I am powerless even if I want to help." Mrs. Xie looked at Qu Moying, feeling very embarrassed. "I wonder if the princess has any solution?"
"Me?" Qu Moying asked in a low voice, sounding like he was talking to himself.
"Yes, the princess might be able to help with this matter." Mrs. Xie stood up and saluted towards Qu Moying. "If the princess helps, the disaster the master is facing this time will be nothing."
Yuxiu quickly supported Xie and stopped her from continuing the ceremony.
Then he helped her sit down again.
"What can I do?" Qu Moying said with a wry smile.
"You are the Princess of England, you must have a better solution than me... As long as you mention it to the King of England, there will definitely be a solution to this problem."
She hadn't thought of it before, but after being reminded by Qu Moying, Xie immediately understood it. Now seeing Qu Moying retreating and hesitating, she was not willing to let Qu Moying marry her.
"Our prince doesn't want me to interfere in such matters. This is a matter of family and country." Qu Moying shook his head.
"Princess, you are confused!" Xie said anxiously.
"I... what's wrong with me?" Qu Moying had a bewildered look on her face, as if she was intimidated by her. Her little face was raised, her cherry lips slightly parted, and although she looked alluring, Xie could also sense that she was a little at a loss.
Sure enough, the Princess of England is really a fool. Those few seemingly reasonable words she said before were just casual remarks. If she were asked to come up with a good plan, it would be really difficult for her.
Just now, I was almost intimidated by her, thinking that she really had some good idea. Now it seems that the Princess of England is still the useless Princess of England, otherwise the matter of adding makeup to myself would not have turned out like this, making me unpopular both inside and outside.
However, Xie still envied Qu Moying's good luck. Such a fool could become the Princess of England. Even if the King of England did not like her, at least she had secured the position of the Princess of England. Moreover, there were no other women in the King of England's palace. It was heard that the King of England had no plans to get married before and did not like any woman, even if she was sent by the Queen Mother, she would have ended up in trouble.
The fate is really good!
Even a fool like Qu Moying had such a good ending. Xie once again lamented the unfairness of fate.
She is obviously better, but she still has to compete with strength and strategy.
"Princess, do you think... the master is now a minister, and he has been demoted. Isn't your situation in the British palace not...
Almost there?" Xie coaxed. With a goal in mind, she was no longer depressed and wanted to start with Qu Moying.
The master asked her to please the lady, saying that she should first sort out her family's reputation.
Rather than trying to please the useless Madam Dowager, Xie would rather coax the Princess of England in front of her to do things for her. As long as the master could be reinstated, he would definitely praise her, and the previous unpleasantness would not matter.
With the support of the master, she would be able to thrive in the Qu Mansion like a fish in water, and would sit firmly in the position of the second wife of the Qu Mansion. From then on, she would enjoy wealth and glory and make up for all the blessings she had lost in the past.
"I... I'm fine!" When talking about this matter, Qu Moying frowned slightly and said softly.
"Are you okay? Princess, I don't think so." Xie shook her head.
"Why?" Qu Moying looked at her with a pair of bright eyes full of confusion. She was originally young, and now with her sparkling blue eyes, she looked even more naive and ignorant of the world.
"I heard that the additional makeup this time also caused trouble for Princess Ying, and she was reprimanded by the Queen... This is all my fault. If I had refused at that time, the Princess would not have been so embarrassed." Xie said, retreating to advance, looking at Qu Moying with an apologetic look.
"It's not your fault, it's my fault!" Qu Moying said.
"No, this is my fault. The princess doesn't quite understand, but I do. In the end, a good thing turned out like this, and it also tarnished the reputation of the master and the princess. If now... the master was still the minister, he would not let His Royal Highness the King of England criticize you so harshly."
Xie said again.
Qu Moying picked up the teacup beside him and took a sip, then lowered his head, looking a little interested.
"Princess, think about it, if the master is still a minister... and is still valued by the emperor, and has a say in front of the emperor, you will have face, and you will also be respected by more people in the Yingwang Palace." Xie's eyes were slightly red when she said this, "Because I don't have the help of my mother's family, so... the housekeepers don't..."
She couldn't continue talking here, bit her lip and looked at Qu Moying, saying earnestly: "Princess, you are always smart, you should understand what I mean. If a woman is not strong herself, and her family is not strong, sometimes she will be very sad. It's okay for the Princess to be the only one in the Prince of Ying's Mansion now, but if in the future..."
What about the future? No matter how you look at it, His Royal Highness the King of England cannot have only one woman. Xie felt that what she said was right, and this was a win-win situation for both sides.
With the Qu family in power, Princess Ying will have confidence in the future.
"The Queen also intended to send someone to the palace before." Qu Moying's expression darkened.
"Yes! I heard that the Eastern Palace will also have people coming in, and even the Prince's Mansion will be affected, not to mention the Prince of England's Mansion. The princess should also make plans for herself early." Seeing that it was working, Xie continued to lobby.
"But... my father's matter... is a big deal..."
"Even if it's a big deal, it's your family affair. You're the Princess of England... Even if His Royal Highness the King of England says a few more words about your family affairs or says a few good words for the master, it doesn't count." Xie said.
"But this..." Qu Moying was still hesitant, "The prince didn't let me take care of this kind of thing, especially such a big... thing. Besides, the prince wouldn't listen to what I said, so it's useless to say it."
"It is actually useful." Xie's eyes rolled.
"How does it work?" Qu Moying placed her slender white fingers on the teacup.
"Princess, you are the only mistress of the King of England's palace. No matter what, His Royal Highness cares about you. If you are sick... or something happens to you... how could His Royal Highness really not care?" Mrs. Xie picked up the teacup in front of her and took a sip, saying with some excitement.
If she accomplished such a thing for the master, the master would definitely not delve into the past.
"I'm sick?" Qu Moying seemed not to understand and said to himself.
"My lady, if you were sick, His Royal Highness the King would definitely come to see you. If you give him some advice then, maybe it would work out."
"But how can it not be possible?" Qu Moying did not agree, but he looked somewhat moved. His words were not as firm as before, and his expression showed that he was somewhat moved.
"If it doesn't work, it means that your illness is not that serious. If you are seriously ill, there is nothing His Royal Highness the King of England cannot agree to for you." Xie said.
Qu Moying's face turned a little pale.
"I can't get sick for a while... If this is false, the prince might even severely punish my father if he finds out."
"Then it's true, why would it be fake?" Xie was stunned by the question. After a pause, her eyes lit up.
"How did he get sick?" Qu Moying couldn't figure it out. Yingying's eyes darkened and she looked very uneasy.
At this moment, she seemed to be at a loss, as if she was completely led by Xie.
"Princess, please listen to me..." Xie felt that the time was right, so she waved to her, leaned over, and whispered. Qu Moying listened and nodded slowly, as if thinking about something...
Ji Yanyue's letter was delivered to Qu Moying, who took it and read it carefully. It was about Duke Yu. He said that Duke Yu was very excited when he knew that Qu Moying was her biological daughter, and was now rushing to the capital to reunite father and daughter as soon as possible.
At the end of the letter, there were a few words from Lady Yuguo, telling her not to worry and that they would handle the matter and would not let Qu Moying suffer any injustice.
If it is their daughter, then it is their daughter. They will not let their daughter live outside.
Even if he doesn't want the title of Duke Yu, he will still protect her.
Then she asked her what she had been using recently and what kind of clothes she wanted. The Ying Palace naturally had everything, but Lady Yuguo was still worried that Qu Moying had been wronged, and said that she was preparing a new dowry for Qu Moying, and when the time came to recognize her relatives, she could send it back to the Ying Palace.
Their daughter gave her own dowry. Some of Xiao Yue's dowry could be repaid, and the rest would be converted into money. Everything had to be cleared up.
Qu Moying understood the meaning of these words. After reading them, his eyes became solemn. What Qu Zhizhen did was not simple. In the end, the entire Qu family might be in trouble. Fortunately, his grandmother had already gone to the East Mansion, and the relationship between them was very bad. If anything happened in the future, he would have a reason to defend himself.
With Xie in the West Mansion, I can save myself a lot of trouble.
Compared to my adoptive father, Xie is much easier to deal with, especially since she is quite selfish.
After thinking about it, Qu Moying went to the window and wrote a reply letter. Now was not the time to make it public, and at this time he should not have close contact with the wife of Duke Yuguo.
The letter was sent back.
Yuchun, who was delivering the letter, met Yuxiu, who was rushing in at the door. She was holding a note in her hand...