Generous gifts were placed on the table, with eight gifts spread out in a row.
Whether it is jewelry or brocade, you can see that they are carefully selected and each piece is rare.
Qu Moying walked over and picked up a hairpin. The hairpin was in the shape of a peony. On the peony-shaped receptacle was a big red gem that dazzled people's eyes.
Peony-shaped earrings, peony-shaped necklace, and peony-shaped bracelet.
The inlaid gems include rubies, emeralds, jadeite, agate, and some precious gems that Qu Moying had never seen before.
The styles are all very new, which shows that they are newly made.
Mrs. Qi was able to bring such a gift as soon as she returned home, which showed that she had prepared it early. She didn't bring it before because it was not prepared for herself.
Unexpectedly, she accidentally got the dowry that Madam Qi carefully prepared for Liu Jingyu.
"Miss, are these prepared by Duke Qi's Mansion for County Lady Jingyu?" Yu Dong also noticed something and hesitated before asking, "Could it be that Madam Qi has discovered the truth and wants to compensate Miss?"
"I have discovered it, but this is not compensation. I just want peace of mind." Qu Moying said indifferently, his eyes cold.
"How could that be? Since you have discovered it, you must set things right. Why would you ask for peace of mind, Miss? I don't understand what you mean!" Yu Dong didn't understand and shook her head, becoming more and more surprised.
"If you really intend to come here, the person who comes now is not a servant of the Duke of Qi's Mansion." Qu Moying put down the hairpin in her hand, said indifferently, turned to the piano, knelt down, and slid her fingers across the strings, making a crisp sound, but it did not form a chord.
"Miss, you mean that Madam Qi has discovered you but doesn't want to recognize you?" Yu Dong understood this time. After following her, he stared at Qu Moying with wide eyes.
"Why do you want to recognize me?" Qu Moying raised her eyes, her long eyelashes fluttered twice, and faint ripples appeared in her clear eyes.
"But you are..." Yudong said anxiously.
Qu Moying stretched out his hand and stroked the air lightly, signaling Yu Dong to stop, and curled his lips silently: "So what? I heard that Madam Liu Shangshu and County Lady Jingyu are extremely filial, and they are Madam Qi's most beloved daughter and granddaughter. At this moment, they will not abandon them."
Qu Moying spoke very calmly, as if he was talking about someone else's business.
She had no idea about the Duke of Qi's Mansion, nor did she have much affection for it. If she had given that affection to her mother when she was still alive and could have protected her, it would have been great. But now it seemed ridiculous and redundant.
No matter what kind of remedy is used, it is useless. My mother passed away early!
As for herself, her only relationship with the Duke of Qi's Mansion was severed. Everything she did now was not to truly recognize this marriage, but out of pity for her mother and to make her mother's injustice known to the world.
The gentle lady of a noble family looks weak and beautiful on the surface, but in fact she is as vicious as a snake. In order to snatch the identity of their mother, they would not tolerate her at all. Even though she has been in such a bad state, these people still want to take her life!
Good or bad, she was not surprised by the behavior of the Duke of Qi's Mansion.
After she sent out the note, the matter had already led down this path. If Madam Qi was not stupid, she would have guessed this aspect. However, she did not expect that she would guess it so quickly. She must have had a confrontation.
But even if it is fast, so what
If my mother were still alive, she would just become a victim of other people's weighing. What difference would it make whether I acknowledge her or not
"Return the gift and say that you shouldn't accept something without merit." Qu Moying said calmly. What she needed was never such a precious gift. All she wanted was justice from her mother.
I'm just asking for justice for my mother who died unjustly.
"Yes, miss, I will send someone to deliver it now." Yu Dong nodded in agreement, went outside to ask someone to put the gift boxes together, and then went out again with two maids, holding the gift boxes.
I didn't tell Madam Qu about this because I was afraid she would worry again.
The rainy winter goes away quickly and comes back quickly.
When he came in, Qu Moying was still kneeling and playing the piano. Although there was no specific tune, the sound of the piano was melodious and sounded quite leisurely.
"Miss, I have seen Madam Qi. Madam Qi is sick." Yu Dong reported as soon as she entered the room.
"Are you sick?" Qu Moying pressed the strings of the zither. When she went out just now, Madam Qi was still angry, but she looked in good spirits.
"She is sick. The courtyard is full of the smell of medicine. I heard that the imperial physician has come to see her." Yu Dong said, "I heard that I came here to return the gift, so I was specially called in to ask about some trivial matters of the young lady. But later I heard that it was not a return of gift, but a gift returned. Madam Qi looked a little unhappy."
In fact, He was not the only one who was unhappy. Madam Qi's face changed with anger. The maids and old women on both sides were trembling with fear and dared not to breathe.
If Yudong was just an ordinary maid, he would not be able to stand her staring at him. After all, it would be very rude to send the gift back unopened.
Although he knew it was impolite, Yu Dong was still angry for the young lady. When the gift was delivered to him, he just felt that he couldn't accept it. It was fine before because he knew nothing about it, but now that he knew some of the situation, accepting this gift would be like a heavy mountain.
"Okay, let's send it." Qu Moying said.
Yu Dong wanted to say something but stopped himself, but finally retreated without saying anything. What the young lady needed now was not any connection with the Duke of Qi's Mansion, and the young lady's heart would probably be hard to calm down.
Standing at the door, listening to the piano music in the room for a long time, I couldn't help but sigh, the young lady and the lady are really too pitiful, fortunately... fortunately, I still have the master...
The atmosphere in the court today was joyful, and the emperor ordered the court to be adjourned.
The court officials immediately rushed forward to congratulate Pei Yuanjun, and some also went to congratulate Duke Yuguo, who rarely appeared here.
The emperor issued two edicts today, both of which were about rewards.
The Prince of Yun was promoted to King of Ying, and the Duke of Yu was given some military power, filling some of the vacancies left by the Earl of Ling An.
Although these vacancies are filled with people in charge, there is a lack of a top commander. This person used to be Ling Anbo and is now the Duke of Yuguo.
Duke Yu has faded from people's sight for so many years. Although there have been rumors that Duke Yu will be reinstated, it has never come true. Unexpectedly, he has suddenly changed from an idle prince to a powerful figure in charge of military power. It can be said that he has risen to fame overnight. However, if people who know Duke Yu's experience, they can't help but sigh in their hearts.
The world is full of reincarnation, and karma is inevitable! It’s not surprising.
Most people knew about Pei Yuanjun's promotion to a higher rank. Previously, the emperor had ordered the Ministry of Rites to re-handle the title and fiefdom, and it was done with great fanfare. Only the matter of Duke Yu seemed much smaller.
There had not been much news before, and many people were even surprised to see Duke Yu go to court today.
There are still many people in the court who don't know Duke Yu. When they were in court before, they were privately discussing who this person who looked like he was of high rank was. Unexpectedly, he turned out to be Duke Yu who had regained power.
Some people know him and some don't. Those who don't know him asked about what happened back then, and those who knew just glossed over it. It's better to say less about such things. Although the current emperor hasn't said anything now, and even promoted the Duke of Yu again, who knows if the emperor still cares about it.
If you can avoid saying anything, try to say as little as possible.
"Congratulations, Duke Yu." Pei Yuanjun was the last one to walk, and he smiled calmly at Duke Yu who was also walking behind him.
"Your Highness, the King of England, congratulations." Duke Yu smiled and bowed to Pei Yuanjun. He was a middle-aged man with an imposing manner. He came from a noble family and was a military general. He had his own demeanor. Even now that he was middle-aged, he still had an upright posture and was extraordinary.
Pei Yuanjun's current title is King of England, a first-class prince, equal to several princes.
"When Duke Yu goes to the border to inspect the war soon, I wonder if you could bring some things to my brother on my behalf?" Pei Yuanjun asked with a smile, as gentle and elegant as jade.
The "brother" he mentioned was Duke Xing, his biological brother from the same father and mother, with whom he had a very good relationship. He had been guarding the border with him. After Pei Yuanjun returned to the capital, Duke Xing, Pei Liuyi, did not come back either and was still guarding the border.
Duke Yu has just taken up the position in the Ministry of War. The Emperor wants him to go to the border to inspect the battles first. After so many years without commanding a force, Duke Yu needs time to familiarize himself with the troops. Some of his old subordinates are still at the border. When Duke Yu returned to Beijing more than ten years ago, he was under criminal detention, and all the soldiers around him stayed at the border.
In this regard, Duke Yu is also willing to go to the border first to familiarize himself with the situation.
Some of the military power he held this time was just a nominal position, just like Ling Anbo before. Several barracks in the capital were managed by powerful figures, but outside, he also held real military power, which was also an important part of his inspection.
If you take this detour, you can go meet Pei Liuyi, Duke of Xing.
"Okay, it just so happens that I haven't seen Duke Xing for so many years, it would be good to go and see him." Duke Yu showed a look of relief on his face.
"Then I'll have to trouble Duke Yu." Pei Yuanjun bowed politely, then extended his hand, "Duke Yu, please!"
"Your Highness, please!" Duke Yu naturally did not dare to actually walk in front of the powerful King of England, so he stepped back and stood aside.
Pei Yuanjun did not give in this time. With a bright smile on his face, he walked forward with his hands behind his back. Duke Yu took a step back and followed him.
Whether in terms of title or military power, His Royal Highness the King of England is a well-deserved superior. Just in terms of seniority, he is one generation higher than the ordinary royal children. Even if he is a little younger, Duke Yu would not dare to behave disrespectfully.
Except for that time when he did it for his wife, Duke Yu has always been tactful in his actions.
Crown Prince Pei Luoan did not leave. His eyes fell gloomily on Pei Yuanjun's back, with his hands clenched tightly behind his back. He heard clearly the fiefdom given to him by his father in the court just now.
The fiefdom surpassed that of ordinary princes, even King Jing could not compare to it. What did my father want to do? On what basis did Pei Yuanjun get almost the same as himself? I am the crown prince, on what basis did Pei Yuanjun get
His eyebrows furrowed tightly, and he had to discuss this with his mother...