Someone from the Prince’s Mansion
In the main room, the wife of the Duke of Qi was still sitting in the host seat, while the person sitting in the guest seat was Ji Youran, who was wearing a formal but gorgeous gradient palace dress. The long skirt had eight panels and a jade-colored belt around the waist. There was a jade pendant hanging on the belt, and it was obvious that it was not an ordinary item. The wife of the Duke of Qi looked at the jade pendant again and again, and her face became heavy.
The Mingfeng Jade Pendant, I heard it was owned by the Empress when she became the Crown Princess, but now it has fallen into the hands of Concubine Ji. His Royal Highness the Crown Prince likes Concubine Ji so much, does he really love her to this extent
The princes all knew that the Crown Prince was deeply in love with the original Crown Princess. Even now he is still ill. It is said that it is because he misses the Crown Princess.
The maid came in to report, Liu Jingyu and Qi Xiangyu walked in, and after seeing Ji Youran was slightly stunned for a moment, the two of them stepped forward and saluted calmly.
In the past, Ji Youran was not as good as them, but now Ji Youran has a rank. Liu Jingyu's rank is a little lower than that of the prince's concubine. She is a county lady without a fiefdom. Unlike those real blood relatives of the royal family, who have fiefdoms and titles, their ranks are also higher than hers.
"You are so polite, ladies. Please take a seat." Ji Youran said with a smile, raising her exquisitely dressed face to look at the two ladies, and finally to Liu Jingyu. Her smile became more and more gentle, "I heard that there was a happy event in the Duke of Qi's Mansion. The prince was originally going to come, but he was not feeling well, so he specifically asked me to come."
Actually, there is a reason why the Duke of Qi's Mansion is holding a banquet today. Today is the birthday of the Duke of Qi's wife, but the Crown Princess passed away not long ago, and this is not a birthday party. The Duke of Qi's wife has no intention of making a big fuss about it, nor has she publicized it. She only invited a few families and told others that it was just an ordinary banquet.
"Thank you for your thoughts, Your Highness. It's really no big deal. I just visited a few relatives, the ones I'm close with." The wife of the Duke of Qi smiled appropriately and explained politely that those who came today were basically related to the Duke of Qi's mansion.
Even if the Qu Mansion had no dealings with the Duke of Qi in the past, the two daughters of the Yue family had dealings with the Duke of Qi's Mansion when they married into the capital. Later, although the Ling'anbo Mansion did not have much dealings with the Duke of Qi's Mansion, they were still old friends. As for the Qu Mansion, since Qu Moying's biological mother died and Qu Moying was sent to the manor, they had no dealings with the Duke of Qi's Mansion for so many years. Now that Qu Moying is back, it makes sense for him to have dealings with the Duke of Qi's Mansion again.
The reason why Qu Zhizhen was able to get the letter from the Duke of Qi's Mansion was because of this reason. Otherwise, it would be useless even if Qu Zhizhen was more eloquent.
"Madam Duke, you are too polite. This is a gift that His Royal Highness the Crown Prince asked me to prepare specially." Ji Youran said with a smile. The four palace maids standing behind her stepped forward, opened the brocade box in their hands, and presented it to Madam Duke of Qi.
The wife of the Duke of Qi frowned and looked at Ji Youran calmly. It had been a while since Ji Youran entered the mansion, and the two of them had had a conversation before. But this gift had to be presented at this time. How could she not think too much
Lady Qiguogong's wife knew her daughter's thoughts. Previously, her daughter and granddaughter had set their sights on Prince Jing, and it was said that they had even discussed the matter with Concubine He in the palace. It was just that they had not made up their minds for the time being. But these few days, when her daughter came over, she talked to her about the Crown Prince.
The position of Crown Princess was left vacant. The daughter said that she also had her eyes on him, which made Lady Qi Guogong unhappy. How could she explain to Prince Jing and Concubine He that the position was changed so soon? Moreover, the heir of the royal family, and the Crown Princess, was not someone who could
If she wanted to, she could just reach out, but my daughter looked so confident and said it was no big deal.
So what does this Concubine Ji in front of us mean
Wearing a jade pendant representing the noble status of the Crown Princess, dressed so gorgeously, every piece of her body is a fine product, and now she has come to give herself a gift, asking her to give gifts when she calls her granddaughter and granddaughter in, what does it mean? The wife of the Duke of Qi did not think that this concubine Ji was dignified and decent.
It's obvious that they are here to demonstrate.
Although the Crown Princess is not here, it is obvious at first glance that this concubine who entered the Crown Prince's Eastern Palace when the Crown Princess was seriously ill is highly valued by the Crown Prince. The deeper the Crown Prince's feelings and hatred for the Crown Princess, the more affection he will have for this concubine. The later Crown Princess may not be able to suppress such a concubine.
Compared to the Crown Prince's Mansion, Lady of the Duke of Qi felt that Prince Jing's Mansion was cleaner. At least Prince Jing did not have a woman of equal status and deep affection for him. With regard to what had been reported in the palace before, Lady of the Duke of Qi felt that Prince Jing was just unlucky and had been plotted against.
The second young lady of the Qu family is not of high status and is nothing to be afraid of.
As for the third young lady of the Qu family, with what happened to the second young lady, even if the third young lady of the Qu family is valued by King Jing, her status and position can be suppressed. If his granddaughter marries into King Jing's mansion, it will not be a problem for the third young lady of the Qu family. With a low status and position, how can she be a match for her granddaughter.
What's more, she raised her granddaughter quite well, and she was even more satisfied with her than her daughter.
Since childhood, Lady Qiguogong felt that she was not close to her daughter, and she didn't know why. However, this granddaughter had been smart and lovely since childhood, and she was always very affectionate when she saw her.
The gifts were all high-quality, very exquisite, but just ordinary exquisite. With the strength of the Prince's Mansion, they could come up with better ones.
"Thank you, Concubine Ji." The smile on the face of the wife of the Duke of Qi faded.
"Madam Duke, you are too polite. I haven't seen Lady Jingyu for a long time. She looks more and more outstanding. I didn't recognize her when I glanced at her just now. I just wondered whose fairy she was. It took me a few more glances to see clearly that it was Lady Jingyu." Ji Youran said with a smile.
"Your Highness, thank you for your kind words." Lady Qiguogong said politely.
Liu Jingyu stood up, turned sideways and bowed with a smile, generous and appropriate, but did not respond. Since the elder, the wife of the Duke of Qi, was here, it was not her turn to speak.
"When I met County Lord Jingyu before, the Crown Princess was still here. At that time, the Crown Princess and His Royal Highness were still so beautiful, a perfect couple. But now, His Royal Highness is left alone. Every time I see His Royal Highness's emaciated appearance, I... I always feel uncomfortable. If the Crown Princess was still here, His Royal Highness would not have ended up like this."
Ji Youran's eyes turned red as she spoke of her sorrow. She leaned over and gently pressed the handkerchief on Yan Shi, then turned around and looked at Madam Qi Guogong embarrassedly, "I'm really sorry, whenever I think of my second sister, I can't help it. I'm sorry to make Madam Guogong laugh."
"Your Highness the Concubine is too polite. How could I possibly embarrass you? Your Highness the Crown Princess is truly stunningly beautiful." Lady Qiguogong's wife sighed. She truly believed that.
Of course she had seen Ji Hanyue before. Her bearing, her appearance, and her usual behavior were worthy of the title of Crown Princess. Lady Qi felt that among all the young ladies from noble families in the capital, only the second young lady from the Ling Anbo Mansion was as good as her in bearing and behavior.
In terms of appearance and even family background, she is the most worthy of the prince.
I heard that the prince also had deep feelings for her, but it was a pity that she was so beautiful but had a tragic life.
"When the Crown Princess was around, she and the Crown Prince were deeply in love, but now... something like this has happened. Every time the Crown Prince thinks about it, he is deeply saddened. I also advised the Crown Prince to let it go since it has passed, but the Crown Prince said that he will never forget his second sister in his life. From now on, his second sister is in his heart and he will never forget her again. Wait, wait..."
Ji Youran paused here.
"How about later?" Liu Jingyu couldn't help but interrupt and ask.
“He said that if he marries a Crown Princess in the future, the first child born will be adopted under the Crown Princess’ name. She will not be left without support in the future, without even a descendant to offer sacrifices to.” Ji Youran wiped her tears again, and the faces of the Lady of the Duke of Qi and Liu Jingyu changed.
Qi Xiangyu lowered her head, her eyes fell on the ground in front of her, calm and composed. This matter had nothing to do with her!
"The child born by the future Crown Princess will also be a legitimate son. How could it be possible for him to be adopted by the former Crown Princess? This... the new Crown Princess will definitely not want to do that."
The wife of the Duke of Qi glanced at her granddaughter and spoke slowly.
Although the status of the former Crown Princess was more honorable, it was the latter Crown Princess who lived. How could she let her eldest son become someone else's son, even in name only? If he was really adopted, then the child would not be hers after a hundred years, and the eldest son would most likely inherit the throne. Thinking about this, which woman would be willing
Besides, to be able to become a Crown Princess, her background must be quite impressive. How could she watch her own flesh and blood become another daughter's child? Even the deceased Crown Princess would not do that.
"In fact, he doesn't have to be the eldest son." Ji Youran lowered her head, her face slightly red. "The prince wants the eldest son to be fine."
As soon as these words came out, Liu Jingyu suddenly raised his head, his eyes fell coldly on Ji Youran's face, and a gloomy flashed in his eyes. What did Ji Youran mean by coming to Duke Qi's Mansion to say these things at this time? Was he warning him, or demonstrating to him, or was he implicitly expressing the prince's other intentions
Want Mr. Ji Youran to give birth to a firstborn son? Then adopt him under the name of Ji Hanyue. Then this child will be the eldest son. Even if I marry into the prince's mansion and become the crown princess in the future, I can't snatch the title of the eldest son.
"Look at me, I can't help but say more when I talk about the Crown Princess. This is because I used to follow the Crown Princess and felt close to the Duke's wife when I saw her. I hope the Duke's wife won't dislike me." Ji Youran wiped the corners of her eyes with a handkerchief again, a shy smile appeared on her face, and she looked very embarrassed.
"Concubine Ji, you are too polite." The wife of Duke Qi said calmly. She looked up at her granddaughter who looked unhappy and frowned slightly. Does her granddaughter really want to enter the Prince's Mansion
Isn't it all about your daughter's intention
My granddaughter once told me implicitly that she was in love with King Jing. Has she changed her mind now
This feeling was not good, and the wife of the Duke of Qi did not like it very much.
"Why don't you see my cousin? I heard that my cousin also came to the mansion. I wonder if I can meet her in private." Ji Youran had almost said what he wanted to say to the wife of the Duke of Qi and Liu Yiran. Now he looked up and looked around, and asked with a smile.