Now, those who pointed at Madam Liu included those who had themselves spread the rumor, and of course there were also others who took advantage of the situation, those who were hostile to the Liu Mansion, those who were hostile to Liu Jingyu, and those who were hostile to the Crown Prince. Even if Madam Liu had connections everywhere, she couldn't suppress them at this time, especially since Pei Yuanjun was injured.
"Miss, Concubine Ji sent someone to see you." Yuchun lifted the curtain and came in to report.
Qu Moying stopped her hand and slowly raised her watery eyes. Her eyes under her long eyelashes were like two curves of ice water. "Is she okay?"
"I heard that he has recovered and returned to the Prince's Mansion, but he is still recuperating, so he didn't come here on purpose. I asked someone from the Prince's Mansion to come and visit him."
Yuchun Road.
"She said I was sick and couldn't get up for the time being. Thank you for her kindness." Qu Moying said lightly. She was sick and not everyone could visit her.
Sure enough, as soon as Ji Youran was a little better, she got involved. It can be seen that she was also stirring up trouble in Madam Liu's affairs. It's good to stir up trouble. She was afraid that they would not stir up trouble. The more she stirred, the better.
Only by stirring up the three rivers can many things slowly surface...
"Miss, what about the gift?" Yuchun asked hesitantly.
"What did you send?"
"It's not something particularly precious, but it's not a good idea to return it. It's just some products from the farm over there, some fresh vegetables and the like. They said they were specially sent to the young lady." Yu Chun thought for a while and said, it would be great to be able to eat some fresh vegetables in the middle of winter.
Although Qufu also has a farm, basically no one would go out of their way to invest a lot of money to build some greenhouses to grow vegetables.
Qu Moying remembered that the Prince's Mansion did have a farm that specially supplied fresh vegetables and even some fruits in the winter, and even had a greenhouse built. Although there were also people in the capital who did some of that, they were basically very little and the supply would not be much.
"Then accept it!" Qu Moying said calmly, "Thank you, Concubine Ji."
"I understand!" Yuchun went out excitedly and came back with a bamboo basket in her arms: "Miss, look, there are peaches. It is said that there are still a few peach trees there."
Although the peaches in the bamboo basket are not big, they are very neat and orderly. It is really a pleasant surprise to see such bright and colorful peaches in this cold winter.
"Miss, someone in the Prince's Mansion said that Concubine Ji invited you to enjoy the flowers. When you feel better, there is a greenhouse for growing flowers in the Prince's Mansion. The flowers are in full bloom now."
"Invite me to the Prince's Mansion to appreciate flowers at this time?" Qu Moying said lightly.
"Yes, that's what he said, but it was just verbal. He said he would send a note over in a few days." Yuchun said.
After hearing what Yuchun said, Qu Moying suddenly remembered the earliest reply post. Calculating the time, it should be approaching. She originally wanted to go, but the situation is different now, and she doesn't plan to go anymore.
He ordered Yuchun to find the previous replies. After reading them, he randomly picked one and asked Yudong to deliver it to Minister Liu's residence, declining the banquet.
This kind of thing has repeatedly put the Liu and Qu families on opposite sides. No matter from which perspective, Qu Moying does not want to show closeness to Liu Jingyu. She will not attend the reply banquet for this reply.
However, although she thought so, Liu Jingyu might not think so. He specifically gave Yu Dong some instructions and asked her to act according to the circumstances.
Yu Dong understood the message and took the note and called a horse in the mansion.
The car went to Minister Liu's residence.
When they arrived at Minister Liu's door, they told the conversation to the gatekeeper according to the rules. The gatekeeper hurried in to report to Liu Jingyu. After a while, a smiling old woman appeared and led Yu Dong to see Liu Jingyu.
Minister Liu's mansion was obviously much larger than Qu's. It took a long time to walk all the way to the Chuihua Gate. Fortunately, the courtyard where Liu Jingyu lived was not far from the Chuihua Gate.
"Your servant greets the county lady." Liu Jingyu sat high up, with four maids lined up behind her.
"How is your young lady's health?" Liu Jingyu asked gently, and asked a maid behind him to come over and take the note from Yudong's hand.
The painting posted on the reply is by Qu Moying.
"Our young lady is in poor health and is still very weak. She can't get out of bed. I'm afraid she will miss the county lady's reply banquet, so I asked this servant to return the invitation and apologize to the county lady." Yudong said respectfully.
The post was presented to Liu Jingyu. Seeing Qu Moying's painting, a trace of jealousy flashed in Liu Jingyu's eyes, but then he smiled and praised: "Miss Qu is really a beautiful girl, and her painting is so outstanding. If Miss Qu came, she would definitely win the first prize in this Huiwen Banquet!"
"You are too kind, my lady. Our young lady is just doing something quiet and peaceful on the farm just for her own hobbies. She doesn't deserve such praise from you." Yudong thanked Qu Moying on behalf of him.
"Are you really not coming? Actually, I can postpone it for a few days. How about we go together again when Miss Qu Si is well? The people who are doing the oral evaluation this time are all talented people in the capital. If I can win the first place, it will definitely be a good story, and it will also add icing on the cake for Miss Qu Si. I sincerely want to apologize to Miss Qu Si."
Liu Jingyu's face showed some gentleness: "When I entered the palace that day, the Queen and the Crown Prince repeatedly asked me to take care of Fourth Miss Qu. The Queen even gave me a reward on purpose, hoping to clear Fourth Miss Qu's name through this banquet. This was also the Queen's intention!"
"My Lady, I cannot make the decision on this matter. It depends on how our young lady is doing." Yu Dong looked frightened, her eyes flickering, and her words no longer had the original persistence.
Naturally, no one would dare to disobey the Queen's wishes.
Liu Jingyu curved his lips and said politely, "Of course it depends on your young lady's health. Everything should be based on your young lady's health. The Queen had good intentions. You can't do bad things with good intentions! It was indeed my fault for the coming-of-age ceremony before. I have to compensate the Fourth Young Lady."
"My Lord, I will pass on this message to our young lady." Having said this, Yu Dong, a maid, naturally stopped refusing. She was only slightly hesitant, but then she said, "Just don't let it conflict with the date set by Concubine Ji."
"Concubine Ji? Concubine Ji from the Crown Prince's Mansion?" Although the smile on Liu Jingyu's face was still there, it was a little cold.
"Yes, Concubine Ji specially sent someone to give our young lady some things. She also said that there were many flowers blooming in the greenhouse of the East Palace, and she would find time to invite our young lady to go and see them."
Yudong explained.
"Has Concubine Ji set a date?" Liu Jingyu pondered for a moment and asked casually.
"Not yet. They said we have to wait until our young lady feels better." Yudong said.
"It's okay. Once I set the date, I will naturally inform Concubine Ji. I won't let your young lady break her promise." Liu Jingyu smiled slightly.
Even though she hasn't married into the Eastern Palace yet, she will be the main wife of the Eastern Palace in the future. How could she give way to Ji Youran? If people knew that she was
The principal wife was overtaken by a concubine. Does she still want to save her dignity
As for the possibility that Concubine Ji would be angry or upset, Liu Jingyu didn't take it to heart at all. He hadn't heard anything about Concubine Ji for a while. It was said that she was sick before and was in a farm outside the city. Is she better now
This one is not a peaceful one. Liu Jingyu knows it well that in the prince's heart, this concubine Ji is probably as important as himself.
But so what? A concubine is a concubine and will never step on my head.
"Yes!" The words have been spoken, and everything is said according to the young lady's wishes.
Similarly, the meaning had been made clear, so Liu Jingyu said nothing more. He had someone give the reward and took Yudong away.
"My Lady, what does this Concubine Ji want to do?" The maid beside her curled her lips, "Is she trying to steal the young lady's limelight?"
"Don't worry about her, she won't amount to anything!" Liu Jingyu said coldly. How dare a concubine of the Eastern Palace act so arrogant in front of her? She is not Ji Hanyue, and has nothing to do with Ji Youran. She won't have such a good temper, and she won't obey Ji Youran's orders.
Stupid people die of stupidity, like Ji Hanyue...
"Miss, I have repeated what you said. Jingyu County Lord said that he must wait for you to participate. He also brought up the Empress, saying that it was the Empress's intention to let Miss participate and win the championship, so that Miss's reputation, which was damaged by the coming-of-age ceremony, can be restored."
Yu Dong repeated Liu Jingyu's words in detail, and summarized them at the end.
That's what I meant, to bring up the Queen.
Qu Moying curled the corners of her lips slightly, and her eyes were filled with a faint cloud-like color, making her look even more charming, but a little cold.
"In that case, just agree to her request. Madam Miao, how about the return gift you prepared earlier?" She said the last sentence to Madam Miao who had just entered the room.
"I have already counted everything! It can be sent to the Prince's Mansion!" Nanny Miao had been busy with this matter before. After hearing Qu Moying's instructions, she started preparing early.
"That's good. When you return the gift, you can also repeat what County Lord Jingyu said. You always have to focus on County Lord Jingyu first." Qu Moying said meaningfully.
These two are destined to be rivals. The more they are teased, the more they can’t help themselves...
"Don't worry, young lady. I understand." Nanny Miao understood what she meant and continued with a smile. She bowed to Qu Moying and left.
One of the reasons for this trip is to give gifts and convey a message.
Qu Moying had also prepared these words long ago. Knowing that Liu Jingyu would force him to participate, he naturally prepared for the response early on.
Nanny Miao didn't bring much with her, so she also called a carriage to the Prince's Mansion. However, when she arrived at the gate of the Prince's Mansion, she was stopped from a distance.
"This old servant is from Minister Qu's residence. I'm here on the orders of the Fourth Miss of the Qu residence to return the gift to Concubine Ji." Nanny Miao smiled as she got off the carriage and saluted the guards who came up to inquire.
People from the Eastern Palace had previously gone to Minister Qu's residence to give gifts, and the guards knew about this. Seeing that there was nothing unusual about Nanny Miao, they waved their hands and let her go. Someone went in to report to Ji Youran.
Hearing that Qu Moying had returned the gift, Ji Youran was stunned for a moment. This was very unexpected for her. Qu Moying's attitude towards her had always been very cold, and it could even be said that he was somewhat hostile. When would he ever go out of his way to return the gift
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That's a good thing, she has to see it in person...