"What are people saying outside now?" Qu Moying turned around and sat down on the chair, casually taking the small hand warmer that Yuchun had replaced.
"Everyone is talking about whether County Lord Jingyu deliberately harmed you. The effect is better than we thought before." Yu Dong smiled and replied, "Many people are spreading rumors."
The incident has passed, and the rumors outside would have gradually faded under the guidance of people with ulterior motives. But now that a few days have passed, the rumors are getting more and more, and they are rumors about the future Crown Princess. No matter what they are, it is a fatal blow to Liu Jingyu.
It is not a good thing for the royal family to become a name that often appears in the casual conversations of ordinary people after dinner.
As for why it could be spread more widely later, in addition to Yu Dong's people spreading it, there must have been many other people helping to spread it, such as King Jing, and of course there may have been other people.
Liu Jingyu's identity now represents the Eastern Palace.
"No need to spread Liu Jingyu's words anymore. Let's talk about the people from Northern Frontier in the Liu Mansion. It is said that the old women who brought Madam Liu up since she was a child are all old people who have been useful to Madam Liu. They are old servants for many years and their loyalty goes without saying." Qu Moying said coldly.
"Miss, do you want to tell me and ask me to help pass the message?" Yu Dong asked anxiously.
This matter has gone beyond the scope of the inner courtyard. He was afraid that his young lady didn't understand these things and would be retaliated against.
"No need, just pass on a few words, there is no need for Your Highness to intervene." Qu Moying shook his head and refused. Pei Yuanjun's identity seemed noble and no one would offend him, but there was no telling how many people in the capital were watching him, so he had to be careful.
She was a woman, so even if she was found to be the one in the end, it would not be a big deal. Anyone who encountered such a thing would be indignant and would deliberately send people outside to inquire about the affairs of the Liu Mansion. The people sent spoke up for the master and said a few half-truths in anger, so no one could point out her fault.
But if Pei Yuanjun intervened, the nature of the matter would change.
Even if nothing happens, something can become something, not to mention that there is already something going on here.
Madam Liu has been hiding in Liu Jingyu's body. For so many years, everyone has only seen the gentle side of Madam Liu. She wants to force her to show up...
"Miss, I'll do it right away." Yu Dong was smart after all, and she immediately figured out the key.
He is the young lady's man now, and the two secret guards also become the young lady's people with him, and are separated from the original system. From this point of view, what they do is what the young lady asks them to do, and it has nothing to do with the original system of the British Palace. If there is no connection, it will not arouse suspicion.
"Miss, are you going out today?" Yu Chun said after looking at the sky outside.
Originally they were planning to go out today. Although it was cold today, the weather was nice. But before they left, Madam Qi and Liu Jingyu showed up and blocked their way.
It was actually still quite early and it was not yet time for lunch.
"Let's go and take a look at Qingyun Temple!" Qu Moying said after a moment of hesitation. This is not the capital city, and the road to Qingyun Temple is much closer.
"Well, I'll have them move all the prepared things up there right away." Yuchun said with a smile, "I'll have them move faster so that they can have lunch in Qingyun Temple when they get there."
After Yuchun went out to give the instructions, she came back in to help Qu Moying wash and groom herself. By the time she finished, everything outside was ready.
Two maids accompanied Qu Moying to the carriage in front, ready to
Some of the sundries were placed in the carriage at the back.
Two carriages drove one after the other out of the village and headed towards Qingyun Temple.
The distance from here to Qingyun Temple is at least half the distance from the capital. Qu Moying closed his eyes and rested for a while in the carriage, and then he arrived.
When I got off the carriage, I found that there were still many carriages in the parking lot, and the Qingyun Temple was still as prosperous as before.
Qu Moying's eyes suddenly swept across a carriage that was about to leave. The curtains of the carriage fell, just hiding the faces of the people inside, but just in that instant, Qu Moying actually had a sense of familiarity.
The carriage had turned and passed in front of them without any trace.
"Miss." Seeing Qu Moying standing there thoughtfully, Yu Dong reminded her in a low voice.
Qu Moying raised his foot and walked inside.
After paying homage to the Three Pure Ones, Qu Moying rested for a while in a temporary incense room and had lunch.
The lunch is extremely simple, but the taste is excellent. Compared with the dining hall of Dabei Temple, the dining hall of Qingyun Temple pays more attention to taste. Even the vegetarian meal pursues color, aroma and taste.
Qu Moying used it well and even used half a bowl of rice more.
Put away the dishes and the little nun will come to take them away.
The rooms on the side were also temporary incense rooms, and it seemed that some people were having meals there. When Yudong went out, he saw that several doors were open and sounds were coming out.
Qu Moying rested for a while and then went to the back mountain, where there was a small building that Pei Yuanjun had left behind that day. He happened to have nothing to do today, so he went to take a look.
At the back of the mountain, the wind was so strong that people couldn't stand. Yu Dong advised, "Miss, your health is not good. You'd better not go. The wind is too strong over there."
The wind was indeed very strong along the way, and it was still some distance away, so it was not a good place to go.
Qu Moying stopped and looked ahead.
It was not because of Yu Dong's words. She saw a nun coming from the opposite side. Although she was old, her clean face revealed a bit of gentleness and elegance. Even if it was just a simple robe, when she wore it, she inexplicably had a bit more meaning that was different from others.
The wind was strong, blowing up her Taoist robe, but she didn't seem to be walking reluctantly or in a disorderly manner.
His eyes met Qu Moying's and he smiled at her. Then he turned to the other path and finally disappeared from everyone's sight.
"This is..." Yu Dong looked at the way she came in surprise, then looked at the way she was going.
Isn't this the small building of my grandfather? The pine trees are rustling and the bamboo building is hidden in the woods.
"This should be the master of Qingyun Temple." Qu Moying's gaze also fell on the direction where the nun left, and he spoke after a long time.
"Is this the abbot of Qingyun Temple?" Yu Chun was also surprised. He had only heard of the name of Qingyun Temple but had never seen the abbot in person. Even though he had been to Qingyun Temple several times, the abbot had always lived behind people, as if he never cared about such mundane matters and was devoted to practicing Buddhism.
"It should be." Qu Moying said lightly, as if thinking about something.
Yuchun clapped her hands excitedly, "Great! I finally met the abbot of Qingyun Temple. I heard that she is a fairy from heaven who can predict the future and is good at divination. Miss, let's catch up with her and let her tell you a fortune!"
"What are you asking?" Qu Moying asked indifferently.
"Of course I'm asking about the young lady's future. If there's anything bad, we can avoid it. If there's anything good, we can't miss it." Yu Chun said
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"That would be a true god." Yu Dong laughed. "If he is really that god, I heard that the concubines in the palace would still be able to meet the master of Qingyun Temple, and they would not have unlimited prospects and wealth!"
As for the Shinto saying, Yudong is not Yuchun, so he doesn't care that much. He was originally a secret guard, doing the kind of business of killing people and exploring the mysteries. He really doesn't think that the gods and Buddhas in the heavens are trustworthy.
After hearing what he said, Yu Chun was not convinced again. She still believed in these things, so she cited some things she had heard in the past that could prove that the master of Qingyun Temple was very effective.
However, these proofs were mercilessly ridiculed by Yudong.
Qu Moying walked slowly forward again, listening to the quarrel between the two maids, which was quite interesting. He curled the corners of his lips slightly and continued to move forward.
The wind was indeed very strong. Even though she was wearing a lot of clothes today, she was still shivering from the cold and holding the hand warmer tightly in her arms.
Fortunately, the bamboo building was not far from here. When he arrived in front of the bamboo building, Yudong went up first and opened the door.
The door opened as soon as it was pushed, and the items inside seemed to be no different from before, except that some winter utensils were hung on it, making it a little thicker and warmer, not as cold as imagined.
The chairs were covered with thick cushions. After Qu Moying casually sat down on a chair, she actually saw that there seemed to be a wisp of warmth overflowing from the tea set on the table.
"The water is actually hot." Yuchun also saw it. Without bothering to argue with Yudong anymore, she stepped forward and touched it, then said in surprise.
"It must be someone the prince left here, and he knew the young lady was coming." Yu Dong was not that surprised. After coming over and touching it, he thought for a while and said.
"Where is that person? Why didn't we see him just now?" Yu Chun looked at the door but couldn't see a single figure.
"It should be around here, and not something that people can easily see. If we are not allowed to get closer, we can't get over there." Yu Dong said indifferently.
"Could it be that the abbot of Qingyun Temple just sent us some hot tea?" Yu Chun suddenly had another idea and said with a smile.
"This... shouldn't be possible!" Yu Dong shook his head, very uncertain, reached out to pick up the teapot, and poured a cup of hot tea for Qu Moying, "Miss, take a sip of hot water first to warm yourself up."
The tea was indeed freshly brewed and still had the fragrance of tea leaves, with a few tea leaves still floating on the surface. After walking such a long distance in winter, it was a very good choice to drink a cup of tea.
Qu Moying took a sip and it really felt warm. It seemed as if the whole person was warmed up by this sip of hot tea.
He took two more sips before putting it down, but he didn't take his hand away from the teacup. Even if he didn't drink it, it was warm to his palms, which was very comfortable.
"It was not sent by the abbot of Qingyun Temple." Qu Moying raised his eyebrows and said slowly, very confidently.
"Miss, how do you know it's definitely not the case?" Yuchun was curious.
"With her status, she wouldn't do such a thing. With my status, I can't let her do that!" Qu Moying said indifferently, with a hint of deep thought in his eyes. The master of Qingyun Temple had also seen him that day, but she saw him but he didn't see her.
That was Ji Youran's face.
I couldn't even see her that day, so how could this noble master of Qingyun Temple personally bring me tea now
So what is she doing here? There is nothing much here in the back hills...