“The two old women said that they would let me escape on purpose, and then kill me outside. They would just say that I… wanted to run away… and I couldn’t blame anyone if I died!” Ming Xian’er fell to the ground crying. She looked at Ji Youran coming out, her body trembling. She crawled on her knees a few steps towards Ji Youran, and then kowtowed heavily a few times.
Her pretty face looked even more embarrassed and pitiful. She was originally an opera singer. Ji Youran looked pitiful now, and she looked even weaker and more pitiful.
She had been starving until now, and was wearing mourning clothes that had just been washed clean. Not only was her hair disheveled, but her head was also bruised from kowtows. The kowtows were so heavy that people around her could hear the sound of her forehead hitting the floor tiles. It was obvious that she sincerely wanted to beg Ji Youran for forgiveness. Looking at her appearance, she was crying so hard that even her eyebrows were almost invisible.
If someone is not really forced into a desperate situation, how could he dare to do such a thing at the risk of his life
This concubine in the prince's mansion is so pitiful.
Ji Youran was also trembling, she was trembling with anger. She didn't expect that she looked so weak, not only did she not get other people's sympathy, but was instead outshined by Ming Xian'er. As for what Ming Xian'er said about hearing what the old woman said, she didn't believe it at all. It must be that Ming Xian'er herself noticed something and said that on purpose.
I just didn't expect that her acting was more realistic than mine.
Glancing at Pei Luoan's expression, he knew that he was already very angry with him at this moment, and such a thing must not be allowed to happen at Ji Hanyue's funeral.
"Someone actually took advantage of the time when His Highness and I were keeping vigil for the Crown Princess to cause such a thing. I will not let it off easily. You should go back and rest first. I will find the two old women and confront you later." Ji Youran suppressed the anger in his heart and spoke softly.
Ming Xian'er had caused trouble in front of the Crown Princess's mourning hall, and she also lost her life. Now she could see the Crown Prince's impatience, so she didn't dare to say anything more. She wiped her tears, turned her body to the center, and kowtowed several times towards the mourning hall in the middle, "Thank you, Concubine. Your Highness and Concubine, the Crown Princess was kind and saved my life that day. I would like to keep vigil for the Crown Princess."
"Are you going to keep vigil for the Crown Princess?" Pei Luoan lowered his head and looked at Ming Xian'er carefully.
"Yes, please grant me your permission, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince and His Royal Highness the Concubine." Ming Xian'er kowtowed several times more. When she raised her head again, her forehead was already bleeding. The bright red blood slowly slid down her white forehead. "If it weren't for the Crown Princess, I would have died long ago. I am willing to keep vigil for the Crown Princess for three years."
"Are you willing to keep vigil for the Crown Princess for three years?" Pei Luoan's expression looked better and he asked gently.
"Yes, I am willing. The Crown Princess's two maids are no longer around. I am willing to keep vigil for them." Ming Xian'er nodded again.
The Crown Princess's two personal maids? Many people frowned secretly. This sounded strange. What did they mean by gone? Could it be that the Crown Princess passed away, and the two maids, who were loyal servants, also died with her
But I haven't heard of such a thing. If the two maids really followed him loyally, the Prince's Mansion would definitely praise them greatly. How is it possible that we haven't heard of anything at all
"Since you are so loyal and grateful, it's naturally a good thing. But you are not the Crown Princess's servant, so just wait for half a year!" Ji Youran had to speak.
How could she not know where the two maids had gone? One of them died and the other followed her. Where did the two personal maids come from? If others didn't know about this, how could the people in the mansion know
I don’t know.
It was revealed at this time. Could it be that Ming Xian'er knew something? How could Ji Youran not panic? She originally had no intention of letting Ming Xian'er off.
She made a scene in front of the Crown Princess's mourning hall. The crime of disrespecting the Crown Princess alone was enough to make Ming Xian'er die a hundred times. Even His Royal Highness the Crown Prince could not say anything openly.
But now, she had no choice but to give in. If Ming Xian'er revealed that one of Ji Hanyue's maids was now her own maid, she would be in trouble.
He suppressed the anger in his heart, walked down slowly, and reached out to hold Ming Xian'er's hand: "Sister, get up and change your clothes first. Even if you are guarding the Crown Princess's body, you can't be so embarrassed. The Crown Princess has always been kind, and she can't stand seeing people like this."
Ming Xian'er stood up tremblingly with her hand, and without saying anything, she cried to Ji Youran, "Thank you, Concubine. You are so kind. I was wrong before. After I finish guarding the Crown Princess's spirit, I will go to you to apologize."
Since you have acknowledged that I am your sister, I also acknowledge that you are kind.
Both of them looked extremely weak, and their eyes communicated these words silently. Then Ji Youran nodded and said nothing more. Ming Xian'er retreated, and someone changed her clothes to keep vigil for her.
"Your Highness, it's okay, it's just a misunderstanding." Ji Youran came back to Pei Luoan and said softly.
Pei Luoan looked at her, nodded, said nothing, and turned back in.
After a moment of silence, the people waiting outside prepared to worship again. When they came out, they looked at each other. What they had just heard was that the woman was indeed a concubine of His Royal Highness the Crown Prince. Concubine Ji even called her sister!
This is really rude.
Even in a wealthy family, when the mistress of the house had an accident and was being buried, such a low-ranking concubine would not appear in front of everyone. The Crown Prince's mansion actually let such a woman rush to the Crown Princess's funeral hall. Although she finally explained that she was keeping vigil for the Crown Princess, a low-ranking concubine keeping vigil for the Crown Princess? Is this in accordance with the rules
Why not the Crown Princess’ own personal maid
What did the concubine say just now? The maidservant beside the Crown Princess is gone? Why is she gone? The master is gone. The two personal maidservants disappeared early. Is there something else going on
Could it be that there was something strange about the Crown Princess's death? Otherwise, why wouldn't there be even a personal maid in front of the Crown Princess's coffin
No one dared to say anything just now, but now they couldn't help but whisper to each other.
Yue Wenhan was standing in the corridor, he had seen what had just happened, his handsome face was as gloomy as water, his eyes fell coldly on the mourning hall. He was the Shaoqing of Dali Temple, he used to handle some cases, by now he had already heard something about the accident, he had been in the mourning hall several times.
But he didn't notice this detail. Ji Hanyue and he hadn't met many times before, so he didn't know why none of the maids guarding inside were the Crown Princess's maids. What did that mean
Could it be that the Crown Princess’ death was not caused by illness as it seemed
"Master Yue." A woman's voice suddenly came from behind.
Yue Wenhan calmed down and looked behind him. He saw a maid who was the one he had seen in the mourning hall before. She was the maid beside Qu Moying. He asked, "Cousin Qu's maid?"
"I am Yudong, the maid of Miss Qu Si. Our young lady would like to invite Lord Yue to come over once, is that okay?" Yudong bowed politely again.
"Lead the way." Yue Wenhan nodded.
After walking a few steps, he turned back to look at the Crown Princess's mourning hall and took a deep breath. He was not a reckless person and knew that even if there was a mystery surrounding the Crown Princess's death, he had no evidence at the moment. It was impossible for him to find out the truth about the Crown Princess's death based on the half-truths of a concubine.
With doubts in his mind, he would slowly investigate. If the Crown Princess really died unjustly, he would definitely find clues. As for this Concubine Ji, although she looked gentle and fragile on the surface, Yue Wenhan inexplicably felt that this woman was not simple.
My heart suddenly tightened. Could it be that the death of the Crown Princess was related to this woman
The scene I just saw made me feel that it was somewhat inconsistent with the situation in front of me, but I couldn’t remember what was inconsistent for a moment.
When he arrived at Qu Moying's guest house, Qu Moying had already washed and dressed and was waiting for him in the main room. Seeing Yue Wenhan coming in, Qu Moying bowed deeply to him.
"You are too polite, cousin Qu." Yue Wenhan waved his hand, motioning her to excuse herself, and then sat down on the guest seat at the side. His expression had recovered. "Cousin, are you feeling well? If you need any herbs or anything else, just tell me. You don't have to trouble the Crown Prince's Mansion."
The two people who said this knew very well that if Ji Hanyue was still alive, they would be considered formal relatives to the Prince's Mansion. Now that Ji Hanyue is gone, the status of relatives between the two and the Prince is not that relevant anymore.
After all, the person who is currently in charge of the inner courtyard of the Prince’s Mansion is Ji Youran. Although Ji Youran also has the surname Ji, it has nothing to do with the two of them.
"Thank you, cousin." Qu Moying said softly, and took the message over. "I heard that something happened in front of the Crown Princess's mourning hall just now. It was a matter of jealousy between a concubine and Concubine Ji. What happened? Did it disturb the Crown Princess?"
Jealousy? Yue Wenhan's face changed, and he immediately understood where the strange feeling he had just felt came from. When this concubine Ji entered the palace, didn't she say that she was only here to take care of the Crown Princess, and the Crown Prince also said that he was devoted to guarding the Crown Princess. The two of them haven't consummated their marriage yet. In fact, it was said that Ji Youran had no intention of entering the East Palace, and the Crown Prince didn't like her. So what was the jealousy now
"Cousin, I'm sorry." Qu Moying seemed to realize that his words were inappropriate and lowered his head. "I'm just too angry. The Crown Princess's body is still warm, but they are actually... jealous of each other here. Did they do this in front of the Crown Princess's sickbed in the past? How can the Crown Princess recover properly?"
Qu Moying stopped talking here, but the meaning of his words was very clear. If Ji Youran had been jealous of the concubines in the past and had even made a scene at the Crown Princess' bedside, even if the Crown Princess was in good health, she would have been furious.
On the other hand, Ji Youran’s so-called reason for entering the Eastern Palace to take care of the Crown Princess’ illness was all fake
Yue Wenhan stood up suddenly.
"Cousin, what's wrong with you?" Qu Moying also stood up with a look of panic.
"I... nothing, I want to go and take a look." Yue Wen said coldly, and was about to go out. No, he had to go to the Crown Princess's mourning hall to see how Ji Youran and the concubine got along.