Early the next morning, Qu Moying got up, said goodbye to the lady, and got on the carriage to the Prince's Mansion alone. Today was the day of Ji Hanyue's funeral, and those who came were the closer relatives. Qu Moying was the only one in the Qu Mansion who had this qualification. As for the others, they could only set up an altar on the road to worship.
When they arrived at the Prince's Mansion, it was still early, but there was already a maid waiting in front, who led the Qu family's carriage into the gate of the Prince's Mansion and stopped in the parking lot.
Qu Moying got off the carriage and the old woman came forward to greet him.
"Miss Qu Si, please follow me."
Qu Moying nodded, and took Yudong with her to follow the old woman. When they arrived at the flower hall, they found that there was no one there except her.
This flower hall is not big, and it doesn't look like a place that can accommodate many people.
After a moment of hesitation, he understood what Ji Youran meant. It seemed that his duty today was to accompany Ji Youran.
This is actually not difficult to guess. If her younger sister was here, it would be her younger sister who would be accompanying Ji Youran right now, but now that her younger sister is not here, Ji Youran thought of herself.
Pei Luoan has always boasted that he has deep affection for Ji Hanyue. Even if there are concubines in the mansion, they are just some palace maids who were awarded by the palace and have no official status. The only lady in the inner courtyard, Ji Youran, entered the mansion just to take care of Ji Hanyue. It is impossible for anyone from the East Palace to accompany Ji Youran.
As for the royal family, although there are princesses, counties and some others in the royal family, it is basically unlikely that they would accompany a concubine. With their status, they are much higher than Ji Youran. Although Ji Youran's concubine in the Eastern Palace has a bright future, she is still just a concubine after all. It would be disrespectful for them to accompany her.
When I think about it this way, I really am the most suitable one.
The corners of his lips curled up coldly. It was really ironic that in this life, he was accompanying his enemies and attending the funeral of his previous life.
Life's circumstances at this point really leave one speechless.
Suddenly, there was a voice coming from the door. It was the voice of a maid. Then two maids were seen leading a beautiful lady in palace dress over.
She was wearing a light snow-colored gauze dress, which was plain yet feminine. She had a slender waist, sharp shoulders, and cloud-like black hair. Even with a simple hairpin in her hair, she looked more beautiful than a flower. The two strands of hair on her cheek made me think of her more than anything else and I couldn't help but take a few more glances.
In fact, she was dressed in plain clothes from head to toe. At a time like today, no one would dress up in bright colors. This would be disrespectful not only to the Crown Princess, but also to the Crown Prince.
Qu Moying's gaze fell on the face of this beautiful lady and he was slightly surprised. He actually knew her. Not only in the last life, but he had also seen her from afar several times in this life.
Jingyu County Lord Liu Jingyu!
The daughter of Minister Liu of the Ministry of Works, or it can be said that she is the daughter of her step-father Qu Zhizhen's immediate superior.
Why is she here
Qu Moying didn't think that she had any close relationship with Ji Hanyue, nor could she have any close relationship with Ji Youran. She was not a county lord of the royal family. She only got the title of county lord because her grandfather, Duke Qi, had left his influence on her. In fact, she had nothing to do with the royal family.
Why is she here at this time
Qu Moying saw Jingyu County Lord, and Jingyu County Lord also saw Qu Moying. After he stopped, he frowned and glanced at the sitting Qu Moying with a bit of pride and an indescribable look. Then he turned and left, without any regard for Qu Moying.
It means to say hello.
"County Lady, I have led us to the wrong place." The maid who led the way seemed to have not expected that there were people here, and hurriedly explained.
Liu Jingyu said something outside the door, very softly, and Qu Moying didn't hear it clearly. Then he left with footsteps, and actually left, completely ignoring Qu Moying who was sitting there. Or rather, it was not ignoring, but just walking away indifferently.
Qu Moying frowned slightly. She really couldn't remember how she had offended the Lord of Jingyu County. She always felt that the indescribable look in her eyes just now contained a hint of disgust, and also... fear
There is no figure of Lady Jingyu in my memory at all. Where do these complicated and inexplicable thoughts of hers come from
Looking at the slightly open door, Qu Moying thought about it again and again, but still couldn't figure it out.
As far as I can remember, I have only met this Lord of Jingyu County a few times, including this time, and he seemed unfriendly every time.
Last time, she thought she was having an illusion, but now it seems that it is not an illusion at all, but the reality that the Lord of Jingyu County does not like her.
Where did you come to this conclusion
Qu Moying didn't have to wait long. Ji Youran appeared at the door with a few maids. She was wearing a very simple white dress, her eyes were red and swollen, and her look was haggard. Anyone who saw her would comfort her and felt that she was very sad about the death of the Crown Princess.
"Cousin, sorry for waiting!" Ji Youran came over and called out.
Qu Moying stood up and saluted respectfully: "My Lady Concubine."
"Cousin, please sit down first." Ji Youran said softly and sat down in the middle. Qu Moying also sat down beside her. When she bowed just now, her sleeves fell a little more, revealing the shadow of a blood-red bracelet and a faint emerald green.
"Cousin, what about your bracelet?" Ji Youran glanced at her, was stunned for a moment, and asked hurriedly.
Qu Moying seemed to wake up suddenly, his face changed slightly, he stood up and bowed deeply to Ji Youran again, saying shamefully: "I came here in a hurry and forgot to take off the bracelet. I wonder if I can borrow the concubine's place to take off the blood jade bracelet."
The color of the blood jade bracelet is very colorful. Although it is not particularly bright and it is also natural, it is better to take it off on a day like today.
"Someone, go get a jewelry box." Seeing that Qu Moying had misunderstood his meaning, Ji Youran did not explain much. He turned around and called a maid to give her instructions.
The maid responded and went downstairs, and soon returned with an empty and exquisite jewelry box.
Qu Moying lifted up her sleeves, took off the bracelet from her wrist, and carefully placed it in the jewelry box.
"Miss Qu Si, this pair of bracelets is very beautiful. I wonder where you bought them from?" Ji Youran asked in surprise, her eyes falling on Qu Moying's pair of bracelets.
She never expected that the bracelet still existed, and now she only had one in her hand.
Ji Youran had always coveted that pair of bracelets, and the prince had praised them more than once. But no matter how envious she was, they were not hers. One belonged to Ji Hanyue, and the other to Ji Yanyue.
Now Ji Yanyue's bracelet is in her hand. Only Ji Hanyue's bracelet has been broken for a long time and cannot be used. She secretly asked someone to fish it out from under Linyuan Pavilion after a long time without letting the prince know.
She felt very sorry about this, but she didn't expect to see another pair in Qu Moying's hands today.
The first person I thought of was Qu Moying's mother.
The relative is also from the Yue family. Could it be that the Yue family also sent a pair of blood jade bracelets
Can I make a pair now? A trace of greed arises in my heart.
"This was not bought. It was left by my mother. I heard it was my mother's dowry." Qu Moying explained softly.
She also brought a bracelet today. After putting it in the jewelry box and closing the box, Yudong stepped forward and was about to take it away.
"Can you let me take a look? I'll ask the prince to help me find a pair later." Ji Youran stopped him, feeling eager in his heart.
"You're too polite, Concubine." Qu Moying nodded.
Yu Dong stepped back, and a maid from the Prince's Mansion came forward, took the box and brought it to Ji Youran. Ji Youran was excited. She took the box and opened it. It turned out to be a bracelet exactly the same as her own. She was overjoyed for a moment. Such a good bracelet, but she lost one, which made her deeply regretful.
It is really unexpected that there is still one now.
Not only the appearance, but also the color, thickness and size of the blood jade are exactly the same. Ji Youran has seen Ji Yanyue's jade several times and stroked it carefully several times. He remembers it very clearly and sees it very clearly, so the one in front of him is the one that matches him.
That’s great!
"Why is there only one?" After a long while, Ji Youran calmed down, put down the bracelet in her hand, and motioned for the maid to take it and return it to Qu Moying.
Yudong took it and retreated behind Qu Moying.
"Originally there were a pair, but I heard that my mother accidentally broke one of them, and then only this one was left. Then I wore this one on my hand to commemorate my mother." Qu Moying lowered his head, pulled the handkerchief in his hand, and explained. From Ji Youran's perspective, Qu Moying's expression was gloomy.
The affairs of the Qu Mansion are no secret. Although it happened so long ago, Ji Youran has found out a lot recently and therefore understands Qu Moying's feelings.
The biological mother had passed away, but a concubine took the position and took the biological mother's place. She caused the concubine to suffer from eye disease and was then sent away. Anyone would feel unhappy and depressed.
When Yu's daughter Qu Qiuyan came up again, she felt disgusted again.
She knew clearly what happened between herself and the prince. The origin of it was her vague collusion. That day in the mourning hall, Qu Qiuyan had the same idea in mind, right
This is how she got to the top, and she suspects that everyone else thinks the same way.
Although it was heard that Miss Qu San and Prince Jing were having an affair, Prince Jing did not have as bright a future as the Crown Prince. Qu Qiuyan must have other ideas in her mind, but she was projecting these ideas onto the Crown Prince without even considering whether she had the nerve to do so.
Ji Youran really hates Qu Qiuyan.
"It's not a good idea to keep it in the maid's hands now. It's better to put it in the East Palace and wear it when you go back later." Ji Youran no longer talked about what happened in the past, but suggested with concern.
"Thank you, Your Majesty. I'd rather not trouble you. It's no problem." Qu Moying declined politely.
"Well... okay, tell the maid to be careful. Bracelets are the most fragile things." Seeing that she couldn't persuade him, Concubine Ji said something kindly.
Qu Moying nodded and thanked him. While she was speaking, another maid came to report that the prince asked them if they were ready.
Ji Youran stood up, and Qu Moying followed suit. The two walked out one after the other. The funeral ceremony was about to begin...