"Is it related to our house?" Mrs. Duan raised her head and looked at Qu Moying in surprise. Qu Moying had never told her about this before.
"Yes, it was a steward of your house, named Xiao, who conspired with that merchant to plot against Yuejin Pavilion. It was he who told that merchant to take the Yuejin Pavilion. He also said that your house would hold you back and not let Madam go out to deal with the matter. In the end, the store collapsed and naturally became someone else's."
After Qu Moying smiled, his expression turned cold.
"What?" Madam Duan looked at Qu Moying in surprise, then turned to Madam Ji, "Madam, is there a steward named Xiao in the mansion?"
Madam Ji really didn't know much about the steward named Xiao. She was not in charge of the affairs of the mansion before and now.
"What manager named Xiao?" These were the words spoken by Qu Moying. Madam Ji naturally did not like this. She snorted coldly and asked in dissatisfaction.
"There is a steward named Xiao who plotted to seize Yuejin Pavilion, which is why such a thing happened. I don't know how a steward could be so capable that he dared to do such a thing, and made such a big fuss. His appetite is really extraordinary, especially since he said he could trip up Madam Duan. His ability is even more extraordinary. I have told my cousin before, and he also said that Yuejin Pavilion should be left to the bloodline of the Yue family. Ling'anbo Mansion cannot keep it, so it is better for me to buy it and then deal with this matter."
Qu Moying smiled and spoke slowly.
She looked calm and composed, and even though she was wearing an eye veil and looked a little weaker, her demeanor somehow reminded Madam Ji of her second granddaughter, who was always calm and composed no matter what she was doing or anything else.
After all, they are cousins, so they must have some similarities.
But it was this resemblance that made Madam Ji speechless for a moment. Then she thought that Yue Wenhan also knew about this. If this person really showed up, Yue Jinge would not be able to come back in the end. She was angry and hateful for a moment, secretly hating Xiao for being useless. Not only did she fail to accomplish anything, but she also made such a big mistake.
Anger rose in his heart. Xiao had always boasted in front of him, but now it seemed that she was useless. She couldn't even handle such a small matter. Not only did she push her own property away, but in the end she made the young man from Minister Qu's house speechless.
"I have also asked about this matter. It was originally the dowry of the Yue family. Since the Ling Anbo Mansion intends to sell it, Ying girl wants to take on this responsibility, and I agree. We can't let Lord Yue think that our two families don't even have the ability to keep the Yue family's dowry!"
Madam Qu naturally stood on the side of her granddaughter. Although she felt that her granddaughter was not kind to Madam Ji, she thought that her granddaughter was extremely respectful to her cousin. And what Madam Ji meant just now was that it was obvious that she preferred the second house of the Ji family, the concubine.
Thinking about the first wife of Ji Mansion, Madam Qu couldn't help but sigh for her in her heart. The Ling'an Marquis Mansion used to be at its peak, but now it is just a pity.
The whole lineage of the first wife is gone, and the Madam Ji in front of her is still so partial. Ying girl is not convinced and speaks provocatively. Although it is inappropriate, it is understandable.
Madam Ji was again upset by Madam Qu's words, but she couldn't think of any reason to object. She was angry in her heart and her face turned cold.
"It's getting late, and it's almost time for us to rest. Madam Qu, we'll leave first!" Madam Ji stood up, not wanting to continue talking here.
"Mrs. Ji, please!
"Mrs. Qu said with a smile.
Qu Moying stood up and bowed sideways, being extremely respectful to Madam Ji and unable to find any fault with her.
But this made Madam Ji even angrier. She turned around and left with Madam Duan. She was afraid that if she stayed, she would get sick from anger. All this was Xiao's fault. Not only was she unable to accomplish anything, but she also did more harm than good. She also didn't tell her anything, which made her not only embarrassed but also insecure.
Watching Madam Ji leave angrily, Qu Moying's eyes turned cold.
She knew Mrs. Ji's temper very well, and she would probably vent her anger on him now. She had never had the chance to bring this matter up in front of Mrs. Ji, and since Mrs. Ji had come to her herself, she would certainly not be polite.
"Ying girl, she is the lady of the Ling'an Marquis's mansion." Seeing Lady Ji leaving, Lady Qu reached out and grabbed Qu Moying's cold little hand, reprimanding in a low voice.
Just now in front of the people from the Ji Mansion, Madam Qu was wholeheartedly protecting Qu Moying, and even stabbed Madam Ji in the end. But this time without Madam Ji, Madam Qu still felt that she should have a talk with her granddaughter, as her attitude was wrong.
After all, Madam Ji is a person of "high moral character and high esteem", and Qu Moying is a junior, so he shouldn't speak to Madam Ji like that.
"Grandmother, the second branch of the Ling Anbo Mansion really wants to seize my aunt's dowry. Before, the concubine refused to return it. Now that she has returned it, she wants to make trouble again and set a trap in secret. Madam Duan has no choice but to not let them leave the mansion. With such a big thing happening, do you think Madam Ji really knows nothing?"
Qu Moying held the lady's hand with his backhand and explained softly.
"Madam Ji knows? Then... then why does she know, since the first house has a prince?" Madam Qu really didn't know that there was such a thing, and asked in surprise.
"The eldest son of the first wife is not the second wife's. In Madam Ji's opinion, as long as he is a son, it's fine. Both the first and second wives are her sons. There is no difference between falling into the hands of the first wife and falling into the hands of the second wife. As for the eldest son, even if he is gone, doesn't the second wife still have a son?"
Qu Moying said indifferently, her eyes turning cold under her veil.
"This... this is unlikely... The eldest wife's children belong to the eldest wife, and it's not like there's no one in the eldest wife's house!" Mrs. Qu took a breath. Although they were both sons, there were differences between the two sons.
Ordinary people also make a clear distinction, especially in aristocratic families, where the rules are extremely strict. If the two rooms are not distinguished, it is like not distinguishing between legitimate and illegitimate children, which is the source of family chaos.
"Grandma, you think so, but Mrs. Ji may not think so, as long as..." Qu Moying took a deep breath and calmed down, "Grandma, the first house in the Ji Mansion belongs to my aunt, and I will not let everything she has fall into the hands of the second house in the Ji Mansion."
After hearing what she said, Mrs. Qu couldn't say she was wrong, and clapped her hands helplessly: "After all, she is your aunt's mother-in-law."
This is a warning to Qu Moying not to be so impulsive.
Qu Moying nodded and said softly, "Don't worry, grandma. I will pay attention to it in the future."
She had indeed rushed forward in one breath just now and said some excessive things, but some of that was intentional. She knew Madam Ji well enough. She knew she was a weak person. There were not many people around at the moment, so she couldn't argue with them and could only hold her anger in.
Qu Moying was very happy to see her going to Xiao family with this anger!
Today is the day to commemorate the Crown Princess, it is indeed a good day!
"Is this the fourth young lady of Minister Qu's house?" The person at the window looked at Qu Moying helping Madam Qu leave in the yard, and the corners of his lips curled up slightly.
This is the abbot of Qingyun Temple. Although she is old, one can still vaguely see her youthful appearance. She must be a rare beauty.
The so-called talented and beautiful person refers to such a person. Unfortunately, he has a bad fate and was implicated in the end. He ended up being unable to marry and became a nun!
"Yes, it is said that her eye disease has not been fully healed." Ji Youran curled her lips, stood up, and stood in front of the Qingyun Temple Master. She looked out the window and saw only the backs of Qu Moying and Madam Qu. "Master, what do you think of her future fortune after meeting her?"
"It's hard to say about her luck." The master of Qingyun Temple shook his head, smiled, turned back to the table and sat down, saying mysteriously.
"What do you mean?" Ji Youran asked anxiously, and turned to sit across the table.
"When I got up just now, it was already a little late to see. I only saw a little bit and then she left. I could only vaguely see that she must be a beauty." The master of Qingyun Temple answered very lightly.
"I didn't expect that she would leave just after arriving. I originally wanted to keep her so that the master could take a good look at her fortune." Ji Youran said angrily.
"Why does the Concubine care so much about her?" asked the Master of Qingyun Temple in a gentle tone.
"This Fourth Miss Qu looks weak, but she doesn't seem to be. I'm curious and want to ask about her fortune." Ji Youran certainly wouldn't tell the truth, so she smiled and answered, "Master, do you think her fortune is better or worse than mine?"
For some reason, Ji Youran would always think of this Fourth Miss Qu inadvertently, and always felt in her heart that this Fourth Miss Qu would be her opponent, but if she had to specify why, it seemed that there was no such thing. At most, she would help the eldest wife of the Ling Anbo Mansion to fight against her mother, which was actually nothing.
Ji Hanyue is already dead, and it is useless for this Fourth Miss Qu to fight for her. But she feels uncomfortable when she thinks of her. Since she saw the master of Qingyun Temple today, Ji Youran deliberately lured Qu Moying over, wanting the master of Qingyun Temple to help her watch her fortune and see if she will suppress her or conflict with her.
"This... how can it be compared? You are the concubine of the Crown Prince's Eastern Palace. Although the fourth young lady of Minister Qu's mansion has an unclear fortune, she should not be as good as the concubine." The master of Qingyun Temple smiled implicitly.
These words strangely comforted Ji Youran, and she felt a little relieved. It seemed that she was overthinking it. She immediately smiled like a flower and the corners of her lips curved up.
Xiao, who was sitting on the side, also interrupted at this time: "You, are you comparable to anyone? Your blessings are still to come. The master of the temple has said this, and you have heard it. There is no need to imagine it anymore."
"Thank you, Master!" Ji Youran apologized sincerely.
"You are too polite, Madam Concubine. I have something else to do here, so I will not accompany you any longer." The master of Qingyun Temple said with a smile.
"Thank you, Master. We won't disturb you anymore. Goodbye!" Ji Youran stood up. He knew that the Master of Qingyun Temple had already given him a great favor by agreeing to meet him. Of course, he would not be so tactless as to force himself to stay.
Xiao also stood up. The master of Qingyun Temple nodded gently but did not see them off.
Ji Youran was not angry, knowing that the abbot was aloof, so she said goodbye to Xiao and the other two and left.
When they arrived outside the courtyard, the Taoist nun from the temple took her to the main hall where they worshipped the Crown Princess.