The decision was made by Qu Zhizhen, so even if the lady objected, it was of no use.
Since Qu Moying had already agreed, she would certainly not make things difficult for Qu Zhizhen. The lady dowager also gave her advice, and finally it was decided that she would come here once every three days to tidy up the house's internal affairs and do what should be done or what can be done first, and then report to Aunt Wu at Kangmingzhai when the task was completed.
Wait until she comes back in three days and then deal with it together.
If there is any urgent matter, report directly to the British palace.
That day, Qu Moying dealt with some necessary matters and also told the stewards everything he had discussed with the lady before.
The managers agreed and the matter was arranged that way for the time being.
When he returned to Prince Ying's palace, he found Pei Yuanjun already waiting in his room.
"Why isn't the prince in the study at this time?" Qu Moying asked in surprise after changing her clothes in the inner room. Usually at this time Pei Yuanjun would be in the study handling affairs.
"I heard that you have been gone for so long and haven't come back yet, so I came to see you." Pei Yuanjun also had a few memorials at hand, two of which were open, which meant that he came to Qu Moying to see the memorials.
"I'm fine. My father asked me to take care of some matters since my grandmother is old. He is getting married now and asked me to take care of these matters." Qu Moying sat in front of the dressing table, took off the hairpin that matched her previous clothes, and replaced it with a simpler one.
"How long?" Pei Yuanjun paused with his hand on the letter.
"About a month. It's said to be a simple marriage, but it's not simple at all. I can't wrong Xie's daughter. And she has Concubine Zhu Jing behind her. Even for the sake of King Wei, I can't treat Xie's daughter too badly. Let me make this marriage a success. Even if it's simple, it has to be glorious."
Qu Moying curled his lips and said sarcastically.
"Simple and beautiful?" Pei Yuanjun's thin lips curved slightly, "I want you to give face to the Qu family?"
"Many years ago, when I was at the manor, he seemed to be devoted to Yu Shi and doted on her two children. I was just a package that he could throw away at will. Now I am a trump card in his hand. Of course I have to use it as much as possible. Otherwise, how can I show the difference of the Qu Mansion?"
Qu Moying said indifferently.
"You want to use your face to give face to the Qu family. You want to be simple but glorious? Qu Zhizhen really thinks a lot." He tapped the memorial in his hand on the table, "Someone here reported him."
"Investigate him? What's the matter?" Qu Moying's heart moved.
"It is said that when the Changchun Palace was being repaired, some people secretly embezzled money. Although it was not a large amount, the people who submitted the memorials had good reasons and evidence."
Pei Yuanjun said nonchalantly, shaking the memorial in his hand: "Qu Zhizhen has been in the limelight for too long, now he can come down."
"Is this... okay?" Qu Moying thought about it, then turned around and looked at him.
It doesn’t sound like a big deal, and it’s not much.
"If you take advantage of it, it can be of some use." Pei Yuanjun said lazily, "Qu Zhizhen's position as Minister of Works is not stable, and Minister Liu has been keeping a close eye on him. Besides, there is another Minister. Originally... if it was because of you, they wouldn't dare to move, but now..."
Pei Yuanjun tapped the letter in his hand, stood up, went to the dressing table, picked a hairpin for Qu Moying, inserted it into her hairline, and said, "Since he is determined to step on you to save his own face, this king will
I think it’s OK.”
No matter how many reasons Qu Zhizhen gave, and how plausible they seemed, there was only one core point: to use Qu Moying and the Prince of Ying's Palace to save his face.
Laying a higher step for Qu Fu will allow him to go higher.
Qu Moying shook her head, looked at the hairpin in the mirror, and was very satisfied. She smiled and said, "Will there be any trouble?"
This cheap father really has her in his hands. Everything he does is from the perspective of a father. He wants to tie her tightly to the Qu family's boat.
Hearing her say this, Pei Yuanjun smiled and pulled her up, and tucked a strand of hair that fell on her forehead behind her ear. "It's not a big deal, it's just a dog-eat-dog situation."
Qu Moying enjoyed Pei Yuanjun's gentleness, his eyes were like falling meteors, with bits of broken starlight: "That story of the lost pearl in the ocean... is that okay?"
"It's just a prelude, no problem!" Pei Yuanjun knew what topic she was changing and said indifferently, his expression as lazy as ever, as if what she was talking about was not about the secret of his own life experience, but just a very ordinary thing.
Since it is a prelude, there must be a sequel. Qu Moying understands this. The emperor has put forward such a specious statement, which should also be accepted by Pei Yuanjun. Since he can agree with it, it is the best. Given his temperament, if he disagrees, what follows may be a bloody storm.
This is a British king who can stir up some trouble even when there is nothing to do, let alone now that there is something going on.
Qu Moying felt relieved that he could accept the matter so calmly.
"What Madam Yuguogong meant should also be what Duke Yuguogong meant. Duke Yuguogong is not in the capital now, but he will be there soon. When the time comes, he will come to the capital with the envoys from the Northern Frontier, and he will definitely recognize you then." A dark light flashed in Pei Yuanjun's eyes, and he was still satisfied with Madam Yuguogonggonggong's idea.
Although the wife of the Duke of Yuguo was frail and had been dragging her sick body for so many years, and had lived a simple life in seclusion after returning to the capital, she was still very decisive. She was indeed the daughter of a military general, and she would never back down from something she had decided on.
Qu Moying seems to be indifferent to family affection, but in fact she has always longed for it. Others may not be able to see through it, so how could Pei Yuanjun not see through it
It's just that they are afraid of getting hurt, and getting hurt again and again, just like the attitude of the Duke of Qi's Mansion.
Regarding Xiao Yue's background, the Duke of Qi's Mansion hesitated and weighed the pros and cons again and again, thinking that it would be best if both parties could sit down calmly and become sisters. In fact, this had already hurt Qu Moying deeply.
Madam Liu was not innocent in the incident that harmed Xiao Yue, and she was cruelly framed again and again. Who would be willing to accept this? Who can be willing to accept this
Even though Xiao Yue was not Qu Moying's biological mother, she protected the young Qu Moying with her last breath. Just for this reason, in Qu Moying's heart, Xiao Yue was her mother and her relative.
However, she could regard Xiao Yue as her biological mother, but could not regard Qu Zhizhen as her biological father. At that time, before her life experience was revealed, Qu Moying felt that Qu Zhizhen was just a adopted father. Not to mention blood relationship, because there was none at all, there was only a relationship of interest, and it was the most cold-blooded relationship of interest.
In terms of recognizing relatives, Lady Yuguogong did a great job, which made Pei Yuanjun like her even more.
"Do you think I... should admit it?" Qu Moying was still hesitant. These words had been echoing in his mind for the past few days. Sometimes he felt that it was natural, and sometimes he felt that it was inappropriate.
She leaned into Pei Yuanjun's arms,
In his arms, my nose felt inexplicably sour.
"I still have my grandmother and my mother. If I acknowledge them, what will happen to them in the future?" Qu Moying bit her lip, feeling inexplicably aggrieved.
"Your grandmother is still your grandmother, and your mother is still your mother. This does not prevent you from recognizing her as the wife of Duke Yu." Pei Yuanjun gently pinched her shoulder with his slender fingers.
The force used was just right, just enough to make Qu Moying's tired body feel a little more comfortable. Her long eyelashes fluttered twice, and then she simply closed her eyes.
"Even if you are no longer the fourth daughter of the Qu family, will you be unfilial to Madam Qu? Will you not pay homage to Madam Qu?"
"No!" Qu Moying shook his head affirmatively without any hesitation.
"If that's the case, then whether you are the daughter of the Qu family or not, what does it have to do with them?" Pei Yuanjun had already figured out Qu Moying's thoughts, and he tried to comfort her according to her thoughts. His fingers were still massaging her shoulders to make her relax a little. "You are the daughter of the Duke of Yu, but you still respect Madam Qu. Who dares to look down on Madam Qu?"
The living Madam Qu will not be affected by Qu Moying's recognition of her as a relative. As for the deceased Madam Qu Er, Qu Moying's constant worship of her all year round can also comfort Xiao Yue in her nine springs.
"One more thing, what should the Prince of Yuguo do?" Pei Yuanjun knew that Qu Moying still had a knot in his heart.
"Mother said... that she didn't want him to be recognized. She had already told everyone that they were twins." Qu Moying shook his head. That was his mother's biological son, who was raised by her. He had been very filial to her over the years. There was no way his mother would want him to be recognized by the Qu family.
But if I don't recognize her, then my mother will be in hell and she won't have any children, right
When he thought of this, Qu Moying felt uncomfortable again. His long eyelashes drooped limply on his eyelids, revealing a listless mood and a low spirit.
This was also a thought that tormented her greatly.
The Prince of Yuguo is a good person. His mother said that if she were still alive, she would return him. But now that she is gone, his adoptive father has raised him to be like this. It is obvious at a glance that he is not dedicated. Moreover, his adoptive father has ulterior motives. If she returns her son to him, she is afraid that he will be tormented and implicated.
Qu Zhizhen is not a good father. He is a profit-driven and cheap father. We have not yet figured out what he is planning behind the scenes. But one thing is certain: Qu Zhizhen will not end well.
Thinking in this direction, it seems that the Prince of Yuguo should not recognize him back, so as not to be implicated by this adoptive father.
Seeing her like this, Pei Yuanjun knew that she still had some knots in her heart, so his men continued to persuade her, "It's okay to admit it or not, but at least not now. Qu Zhizhen is self-righteous and thinks he can sacrifice a lot. He has done a lot of things in secret. If we let the prince of Yuguo recognize it now, the final result may be that he will be sacrificed."
Qu Moying's heart skipped a beat when he heard this, and he subconsciously grabbed Pei Yuanjun's sleeve: "Does he even care about his own son?"
Pei Yuanjun lowered his head, with a hint of sarcasm on his handsome face, and curled his lips slightly, "Yes, he doesn't care about his son. He should have better ideas."
So what does Qu Zhizhen care about
All the memories of the past came to his mind. He didn't care about Qu Moying, Yu Shi, Qu Qiuyan, or Qu Mingcheng. When Qu Moying thought of this, he was startled and an answer that he could hardly believe came out of his throat...