This time, Madam Ji made up her mind that no matter what her second son and daughter-in-law said, she must take care of Concubine Xiang's affairs.
After all, Yuan Hai is not old enough to become Ling Anbo, but Aunt Xiang can become his co-wife immediately. If he does nothing, his granddaughter might come to find him in the middle of the night.
Thinking of this, Mrs. Ji became more frightened and shrank into the quilt.
The two old women looked at each other, and seeing the fear in each other's eyes, they clasped their hands together, bowed their heads and prayed silently.
Madam Ji was frightened to death and wanted to express something even more, so she used the matter of Concubine Xiang as an example. Anyway, this would not bother the Madam Ji. Even if Concubine Xiang became the co-wife of the first wife, it would not be a problem for the Madam Ji at all. As for whether it would cause any hindrance to the second wife.
Mrs. Ji felt that it was not something she needed to consider right now.
Don't let the second granddaughter come to find me, just seek revenge on the Ji family.
Finally, a few scoundrels were thrown to the Qu Mansion. The people from the Ji Mansion beat them up and threw them all to the Qu Mansion. After Madam Qu took them in, she also beat them severely.
A few scoundrels now put all the blame on the man surnamed Qian, saying that he was the one who led them there, and they also implied that Qian was in collusion with the maids in the Qu residence.
The other scoundrels were released, except for Mrs. Qu, whose surname was Qian. She was taken into custody and prepared to be brought back to the house to be interrogated by her second son.
After being reminded of this by his granddaughter, he thought more and more that it was not right. This Nanny Qing had only been in the mansion for a short time, but she was valued by both Qu Qiuyan and Yu. No matter how you looked at her, she was not a simple person. Maybe she was sent by his son's enemy to draw his attention.
The gates of the capital city open at around 3 p.m., so it was even later when the lady received the news. It was not convenient for her to go down the mountain at this time. Moreover, Qu Zhizhen also brought a message, which made the lady feel more at ease.
Something did happen to Qu Caiyue, but she accidentally fell into the lake in her panic and someone rescued her immediately, so it wasn't really a big deal.
Speaking of this matter, Qu Zhizhen was very reserved. He only said that when Qu Caiyue went to find Prince Jing, she didn't look at the road carefully and suddenly fell into the lake. Thinking about the fact that she had just entered the mansion yesterday and was in a hurry to find Prince Jing, it sounded inappropriate. The lady was ashamed after hearing this.
I think it's better not to bother with her affairs from now on.
The scoundrel named Qian was sent to Qu's house overnight, and Qu Zhizhen was asked to investigate the man in detail. Of course, Qu Qiuyan was also sent to deal with Nanny Qing, who was by her side, and she was also told about the plan to harm Qu Moying. She also said that after she came back, she would definitely give Qu Moying an explanation and that Qu Moying should not be wronged like this anymore.
The lady's words were very harsh this time. She not only scolded Qu Qiuyan, but also reprimanded her second son, saying that he was foolish to marry Yu, a spendthrift, and now he has repeatedly caused such troubles.
At nightfall, Qu Moying, wearing a pure black cloak, left his own yard and followed the people sent by Pei Yuanjun to another yard quietly.
Compared with the two courtyards in Qu Mansion, this courtyard is about the same size, but the layout inside is much more exquisite. Many objects can be seen as if they were brought by themselves, even the cushions are carefully made.
When she entered the room, the maid Chunxiu was already waiting there. She came over and helped her wash and change her clothes. Then she helped her into the inner room and sat down. There was a curtain outside.
Through the light gauze and pink embroidery, I could vaguely see a figure inside, but I couldn’t make it out clearly.
Qu Moying took off her veil and sat quietly on a large chair inside without wearing a veil.
Not long after they sat down, they heard a noise coming from outside, and a maid led Prince Jing Pei Yusheng in.
Pei Yusheng was dressed very simply, wearing only a simple green brocade robe, like an ordinary young master from a noble family. He was holding a folding fan in his hand, and looked extremely confident.
After entering, Qu Moying stood up through the gauze curtain and bowed deeply to Pei Yusheng, "Greetings, His Royal Highness Prince Jing1"
"You're welcome, Miss Liu!" Pei Yusheng waved his hand and sat down on the large chair in front of him.
Qu Moying inside also sat down.
"Why is Prince Jing so anxious to see me?" Qu Moying asked.
This meeting was only possible after repeated invitations from His Royal Highness Prince Jing.
"I heard that Miss Liu is going back to the border?" Pei Yusheng twirled the fan in his hand, looking at the slender figure behind the gauze curtain with a smile, his expression extremely gentle.
"Indeed, it has been a while since I arrived in the capital. My father has also sent people to inquire about me several times. Calculating the time, I think I should have returned."
Qu Moying continued speaking according to what Chunxiu said.
Miss Liu is leaving Beijing, and she will have nothing to do in the future. She is relieved to say that, at least for the time being, Miss Liu will not return to Beijing immediately.
As for what happens in the future, we’ll talk about it later!
"Did General Liu say anything in his letter?" Pei Yusheng asked with a gentle smile on his handsome face, looking like a man with a very good temper.
But if anyone knew that this person had just slapped Qu Caiyue, no one would think so.
"My father's letter didn't say much, just said..." Qu Moying paused here, as if he didn't know how to start.
"What did the General Fuguo say?" Pei Yusheng asked again.
"Actually, he didn't say much. He just asked me to thank King Jing for his care when I was in the capital, and also asked me to thank King Yun." Qu Moying slowed down his voice a bit.
This Miss Liu followed Pei Yuanjun to the capital. It was heard that she had another purpose for going to the capital. The General Fuguo asked Pei Yuanjun to take care of his daughter, so she definitely thanked Pei Yuanjun. Then why did she thank King Jing Pei Yusheng
Speaking of which, His Royal Highness Prince Jing and Miss Liu have only met a few times so far, or it can be said that even these few times they have only seen the veil and have not seen the real face. So the words of the auxiliary general have a deeper meaning.
Pei Yusheng thought for a moment and said gently, "General Fuguo, you are too polite. Did he tell you anything else besides this?"
"There's nothing else to say, except to say thank you very much to His Royal Highness Prince Jing." Qu Moying shook his head.
"Miss Liu, I don't know when I will see you again. It's such a pity." Pei Yusheng changed the way he spoke, his eyes falling on the gauze curtain with a bit of affection.
"Maybe he won't come again in the future." Qu Moying said.
"Miss Liu is such a good person, does she really have to stay at the border forever? There are many young ladies from noble families in the capital who are not as good as Miss Liu, who can live a comfortable and noble life, but Miss Liu has to accompany the general to suffer hardships at the border. It is really admirable." Pei Yusheng sighed and opened the folding fan in his hand and shook it.
"You should follow my father." Qu Moying said in a concise and shocking manner.
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"If Miss Liu can marry into the capital, she can live here forever and don't have to live a hard life on the border." Pei Yusheng said with a smile. He said this casually, but it was a bit rude to say it to a woman. Fortunately, there was no one else around at that time.
The slender figure behind the gauze curtain made no sound, and seemed to lower her head, looking a little shy. Her thin figure under the pink gauze made her look even more charming and attractive.
Are you shy
Pei Yusheng was in a very good mood and thought that he was determined to get Miss Liu.
Qu Caiyue, who was sent to the Qu Mansion, was a stupid and despicable woman. She had just entered the mansion yesterday. Last night, because he had ignored her, she came with her maid and just happened to meet an assassin. She was so scared that she fell into the lake. For a moment, Pei Yusheng even thought that it would be better to let her die.
But later someone was sent to rescue her.
Today, Qu Caiyue actually came to him crying, looking delicate and weak, and told him about her grievances. Pei Yusheng was about to leave, but he was annoyed by her crying, so he slapped Qu Caiyue on the spot and knocked her to the ground. Then she calmed down.
Qu Caiyue, Qu Qiuyan, Liu Jingyu, and the woman in front of him, Liu Lanxin, Pei Yusheng has already thought clearly that the woman in front of him is the woman he wants. Although he has not seen her appearance, he has heard that she is a rare beauty, even the most beautiful woman in the border, so she must be extraordinary in appearance.
This background is even better, it can even be compared with that of the Crown Princess, which will be a great help to me.
Compared with other things, Pei Yusheng cares more about military power.
At the beginning, the prince chose Ji Hanyue because of Ling Anbo's military power. Unfortunately, Ling Anbo later returned to the capital, and the military power was reduced by half, so it was not that helpful to the prince anymore.
"Life at the border isn't bitter at all." The woman's voice behind the gauze curtain was not loud, but it was a little gentle.
"How can it not be bitter? I think a woman like Miss Liu should live a life of luxury. All the good things in the world should be given to Miss Liu." Pei Yusheng spoke more tenderly and affectionately.
Qu Moying found it boring.
The meaning of King Jing was extremely obvious. He was clearly hinting that Miss Liu could marry him, and could have the best position and everything that a woman could have.
All of this, of course, is the position of queen, the first among women.
"I'm… not that good."
"How is it possible? In my opinion, Miss Liu is the best woman in the world. All the women in the capital are shallow. They are far inferior to Miss Liu." Pei Yusheng was still praising the woman inside, and the more he spoke, the more he felt it made sense.
Compared with the others, this Miss Liu was indeed different. Other women were delicate and charming even when Liu Jingyu saw them, but this Miss Liu seemed to always keep a distance from him, just like now, with a gauze curtain separating them.
As the distance between them increased, Pei Yusheng's heart began to warm up. He was about to leave Beijing, and he couldn't have not really met Miss Liu yet.
Thinking this in his heart, he stood up and walked to the front of the gauze curtain, saying, "Miss Liu, I have never seen Miss Liu's beautiful face. Now that Miss Liu is going on a long journey, can I see Miss Liu's beautiful face?"