Qu Moying didn't care about the many prying eyes and continued to sit there calmly, gently waving the round fan in his hand, looking relaxed and natural.
When Ji Hanyue was around, no matter where she went, she would become the center of attention, and many people would look at her. She didn't care about the meaning of these looks and could face them calmly.
The same is true now!
With just a few young ladies, she really doesn't feel any burden at all.
"This fan of Miss Qu Si is very nice. Can I take a look at it?" Princess Xiangrong suddenly smiled and her eyes fell on a jade fan on Qu Moying's waist.
When Qu Moying came in just now, she noticed that this jade fan was so well-worn, neither too simple nor too ostentatious.
A maid standing behind her just reminded her in a low voice. This maid was sent by her mother to help her today and was someone close to her mother.
Qu Moying smiled slightly and stood up. Yuchun stepped forward to help her take off the jade fan. Qu Moying took it and handed it to Princess Xiangrong: "Princess, please."
A maid behind Princess Xiangrong stepped forward, took it from Qu Moying's hand, and after taking a careful look at it, she nodded to Princess Xiangrong, and Princess Xiangrong took it.
After looking through it for a few times, he couldn't help but praise it again: "It's really good jade. It's very ingenious to make it into a fan like this. Good, really good."
Qu Moying sat down with a smile and glanced at the old woman who had stood behind Princess Xiangrong again.
Although this old woman was also standing behind Princess Xiangrong, she was obviously different from the other maids and old women. The others were a little further away from her, and seemed to have hidden her in the innermost part. She was standing behind Princess Xiangrong. Was she Princess Xiangrong's most trusted old woman
"Where did Miss Qu Si get this jade fan? Where was it made?" Princess Xiangrong became interested and asked after flipping through it for a few more times.
Qu Moying shook his head: "This is a hand-me-down. I don't know where it was made. I was looking for it when I saw this small jade fan. I liked it very much, so I put it on."
Princess Xiangrong looked through it a few more times, looking like she couldn't let it go. A young lady nearby saw how much Princess Xiangrong liked it and couldn't help but say, "Since Princess Xiangrong likes it so much, then buy it. Fourth Miss Qu quoted a high price, and if Princess Xiangrong buys it, then neither of us will lose out."
"Yes, yes, that's best."
"Neither the princess nor Miss Qu Si will suffer any loss." Several other young ladies immediately echoed.
Princess Xiangrong seemed to be moved and looked up at Qu Moying: "Fourth Miss Qu... Is this okay?"
"Princess, this is something left by our ancestors. I dare not sell it. Otherwise, it would be extremely unfilial. I hope you can understand." Qu Moying refused frankly.
Although there was a hint of smile at the corners of his lips, he looked a little cold.
It has been said since ancient times that there is no good wine at a party and no good banquet at a banquet. This is a test from Princess Xiangrong, and also a test from these young ladies!
Fortunately, when she came, she had already thought it through clearly. She would not back down in such a difficult situation. If she was frightened at the beginning, not only would people not feel pity for her, but would also look down on her.
No one expected Qu Moying to refuse without hesitation. The hall suddenly became quiet again. Even if she really didn't want to, she should have said it tactfully, or found another thing to make up for it. How could she be so blunt and unfilial? If she was unfilial, then...
How should Miss Xiangrong, who had bought the jade fan from her, deal with herself
This is a gathering of young ladies, but it is also closely related to the previous dynasty. This kind of high-profile title is extremely important to them.
"Since Fourth Miss Qu doesn't want to, then forget it." Princess Xiangrong's face turned cold. She put the jade fan in her hand on the table, looking very unhappy.
Qu Moying stood up and bowed deeply to Princess Xiangrong: "Princess, I am so sorry."
"It's okay!" Although Princess Xiangrong said it magnanimously, it was obvious that she didn't look very happy. After that, she even ignored Qu Moying and only talked to the other ladies.
Qu Moying hung the jade fan again and sat down on the chair. Even if no one spoke to her, she was still smiling calmly. Her eyes, covered by the veil, seemed to be paying attention to everyone present. She was very calm and composed.
A maid came in hurriedly: "Report to the princess, Jingyu County Lord is here!"
"County Lady Jingyu is here. I heard that she is about to become successful. Let's go together to meet her." Princess Xiangrong raised her head, said jokingly, and stood up.
Once she stood up, everyone else stood up as well.
Everyone knew what Princess Xiangrong said. Right now, Princess Jingyu was only a county lady, several levels lower than a princess. But if she married into the Eastern Palace and appeared again, they should all go to greet her, including Princess Xiangrong.
Of course not right now, but if it is said jokingly, they can accept it as a joke. Anyway, as long as they can be on good terms with Jingyu County Lord, they really don't need to care whether their status has been lowered this time.
In the future, when Liu Jingyu's status becomes higher, they will have to accept him.
Of course, there were some who were reluctant, but since Princess Xiangrong said so, no one could refuse and just go along with her. They couldn't show that they were not on good terms with County Lord Jingyu!
Several young ladies followed Princess Xiangrong out to greet them. Qu Moying did not walk fast and fell to the end. She did not squeeze with the others. She was just there to go through the motions.
Liu Jingyu appeared at the entrance of the flower hall, followed by several young ladies. Seeing Princess Xiangrong coming out to greet them, she was very proud, but she said she dared not. She hurriedly took two steps forward and greeted first: "Greetings to Princess Xiangrong."
"I heard that you are going to be rich soon, so I brought these ladies to welcome you. Don't forget it someday!" Princess Xiangrong smiled and reached out to hold the hand of County Lord Jingyu.
The two had always had a good relationship, but in the past Princess Xiangrong viewed her as the future Princess Jing, but now, she is the future Crown Princess.
His status has even increased.
"Princess Xiangrong, you are too polite. But there is no such thing as becoming rich. I am still myself." When Liu Jingyu mentioned her marriage, a faint blush appeared on her face and she said shyly.
The more she looks, the more beautiful she seems. She is already very good-looking, and now that she is dressed up, her appearance is even more exquisite and outstanding.
Several young ladies looked at her with secret jealousy. It was no wonder that she was favored by the Queen Mother and chosen by the Prince. It really was true that being good-looking was good.
"You, you are still hiding it from us!" Princess Xiangrong smiled and turned around. Just as she was about to go in, she suddenly saw Qu Moying on the side. She pointed at Qu Moying and said with a smile: "The ladies here are all those you have seen before, except for this Fourth Miss Qu. I don't know if you have seen her before. She is the lady of Minister Qu's residence."
Liu Jingyu was actually looking for Qu Moying as soon as he entered the room, but
Mo Ying was not tall and was at the back of the crowd, so he could not be spotted for a while. But when he saw Qu Mo Ying's appearance and dress, he found that she was so outstanding, even with a veil, he could still see her beauty. He thought of his previous plans, which had failed again and again, and his eyes were cold.
How could Qu Moying, an ignorant bumpkin, dress so well? How could it be possible
But then she showed a smile on her face, walked forward affectionately, and stretched out her hand as if to hold Qu Moying's hand: "Fourth Miss Qu, of course I recognize you. I talked to Fourth Miss Qu before in Grandpa's house, but Fourth Miss Qu came and went in a hurry, so we couldn't be intimate in the end."
Qu Moying stepped back, then turned sideways and saluted, just avoiding her hand, as if he just wanted to salute her and didn't notice her hand.
"Meet the Lord of Jingyu County."
"Miss Qu Si, you are too polite. How have you been recently? I originally thought that the person coming to the Qu Mansion would be Miss Qu San, but I didn't expect it to be Miss Qu Si." It was impossible for Liu Jingyu to keep his hand out awkwardly, so he slowly let it fall. A hint of sternness flashed in his eyes, and he secretly cursed Qu Moying for not knowing how to appreciate his kindness.
There was a gentle smile on his face.
It looks very kind and generous.
"Thank you, County Lord Jingyu. I'm fine. My third sister was not feeling well, so she asked me to come." Qu Moying replied softly, neither humble nor arrogant, and there was no deviation in his behavior.
Princess Xiangrong stood aside with a smile on her face, watching the two people talk quietly, but there was a thoughtful look in her eyes. She knew best what the future identities of these two people would be.
Although Qu Moying is not as good as Liu Jingyu, she has a higher seniority in the future. Not only is she of a higher seniority, but she is also the Prince of Yun's person. Just for this reason, the East Palace has to look up to her.
Just now, my mother's people also hinted to me that the jade fan should belong to the Prince of Yun's Mansion. It seems that my nominal cousin does not care so much about this concubine. At least there has never been such a woman for whom the Prince of Yun prepared ornaments before, and there may not be such a woman in the future.
Of course, it is impossible to make Prince Yun truly cherish women. He only cares about women a little bit. They can be considered as playthings that he likes a little bit, and sometimes they are still useful.
This cousin has never been an easy person to get along with.
"The jade fan worn by County Lord Jingyu and the jade fan worn by Fourth Miss Qu look similar. Could they be made in the same place? Fourth Miss Qu just said it was inherited from her ancestors!"
A young lady suddenly let out a low exclamation.
Liu Jingyu lowered her eyes. In fact, she had seen it when she saw Qu Moying just now. Originally, the thing she was most satisfied with in her outfit today was the jade fan as a pendant. So when she looked at people, she couldn't help but look at the ornaments hanging around their waists. When she saw that the ornament on Qu Moying's waist was actually a jade fan, the smile on her face froze, but she concealed it very quickly.
"I think Lady Jingyu and Miss Qu Si have already agreed on this!" A young lady in a gold-embroidered skirt said with a smile, waving a round fan. It was hard to tell whether her words were meant well or badly.
But saying this at this time always feels like there is a different meaning behind it.
Qu Moying raised her eyes and looked at the lady who was speaking. She knew her. She was Chen Hailan, the second daughter of the Left Prime Minister's Mansion. She should have thought about marrying into the Crown Prince's Mansion before.
So, was she trying to stir up trouble or to help Liu Jingyu establish his authority