Qu Moying lowered his head and sat quietly without saying anything. Madam Qi saw this and couldn't help feeling depressed. It was not a happy thing that no one responded to what she said.
After thinking about it, he let out a breath. It was certain that this girl was not likable. This had something to do with her experience. As her elder, he should take her into consideration.
"Tell me what you think. Our two families are from aristocratic families. I am also your grandmother's generation. Your mother is gone, and your grandmother... doesn't do much. There is no one in your family who can help you. I will discuss it with the old Duke. You are not young anymore, so you have to find another marriage."
Madam Qi said softly.
Qu Moying sighed in her heart. It wasn't that she really didn't want to talk, but she just didn't know what to say for a moment. After what happened yesterday, she clearly realized that what happened between her and Pei Yuanjun was now just a matter of time. It all depended on when the emperor would calm down.
Yu Dong had already roughly understood what happened in the court today. This matter was caused by Pei Yuanjun, but he had nothing to do with it.
This does not mean that the emperor is no longer angry, he just doesn't show his anger openly. He may be very angry now, and if this anger is not directed at Pei Yuanjun, then it might be directed at himself.
Fortunately, everything that happened before seemed to be forced by Pei Yuanjun, and she had done nothing. Even if the emperor wanted to vent his anger on her, he could not do so, especially since she was still an unmarried woman.
Therefore, for this marriage to be approved by the Emperor, the Emperor must have truly calmed down and forgiven Pei Yuanjun.
Of course, she couldn't say this without the emperor's order. Besides, she was a woman, so she couldn't say such things shamelessly.
But if I don't say anything, I won't give Madam Qi any other ideas, otherwise it will be my fault again.
"Thank you, Queen Concubine. The marriage... is not urgent. Grandmother said... to wait a little longer." Qu Moying said implicitly.
"Wait a little longer, but how long do you have to wait? You are not young anymore. If you don't get engaged now, the good ones will be snatched away by others." Madam Qi said, dissatisfied with Madam Qu's behavior.
This was not a good thing to say, so Qu Moying could only smile and said vaguely, "These things... are all decided by grandma and father, so they should... they should have some calculations in their minds!"
She couldn't give a definite answer, she could only say this.
"Your grandmother's ability is not very great, and your father is a man, so you can't let him choose for you!" Madam Qi sighed and looked at Qu Moying with a kind expression, "Your situation is not good now. The Yongning Marquis's Mansion canceled the engagement, and then there were all kinds of rumors. If you want to find a better marriage than the Yongning Marquis's Mansion, it may not be easy."
It’s not that it’s not easy, in fact it’s impossible!
"This matter... is not urgent!" Qu Moying could only make this excuse now.
"Have you ever thought about... Yongning Marquis' Mansion?" Madam Qi suddenly asked.
These words stunned Qu Moying for a moment. She raised her watery eyes slightly and glanced at Madam Qi, then slowly lowered them and shook her head: "Madam, this is impossible!"
"Why is it impossible? Maybe there is still something to gain for the two families. I heard that what happened at that time was all the work of your stepmother. Speaking of which, the Yongning Marquis' Mansion is also innocent." Madam Qi advised, thinking that Qu Moying had no longer considered the marriage with the Yongning Marquis' Mansion.
"Madam, really
It's impossible. The two families have already called off the engagement. It was my grandmother and father who called it off." Qu Moying was afraid that Mrs. Qi didn't understand what he meant, so he deliberately brought up Mrs. Qu and Qu Zhizhen.
"What does it matter? You can break up and rekindle the relationship... In your current situation, if you can rekindle the relationship, other people will only think it is a good thing. There have always been such stories in operas about couples getting back together, and everyone thought it was a good thing after watching them." Madam Qi advised.
"Madam Qi, please stop trying to persuade me. What's happened is over. The Prince of Yongning has found a new lover now. Let's just leave it at that." Qu Moying shook his head, unwilling to talk about Xu Lipeng anymore.
Xu Lipeng is already a thing of the past, and she and Xu Lipeng will no longer have any contact. He is an insignificant person, and a man at that, so it is best not to mention him.
Even if there were no outsiders here and no one would hear or spread the news, she still needed to be cautious. This was the Duke of Qi's Mansion, not her own Qianyue Residence, and there was no way to guarantee that these words would not spread out.
"Madam Qi, I want to hold a ritual for my mother to comfort her spirit in heaven. What do you think?" Qu Moying said, changing the subject.
The wife of the Duke of Qi was displeased that her original topic was ignored. She coughed softly but did not show it on her face: "It is indeed necessary to hold a ritual for your mother. Your mother's injustice has been made public, and we must comfort your mother's spirit in heaven."
"Where is the most appropriate place to hold a ritual?" Qu Moying asked respectfully. Madam Qi should be more experienced than himself in this kind of thing.
She sincerely wanted to hold a ritual in these few days.
Now that it was known to the world that Yu had killed her mother, she should indeed go and comfort her mother's spirit in heaven.
"Let's go to Qingyun Temple! Although Dabei Temple is not bad, it is more convenient for women to act in Qingyun Temple." Madam Qi thought about it seriously and suggested, "After you go back, you'd better discuss it with your father and grandmother. This matter is not something you can do alone."
Worshiping one's biological mother was not a big deal, and one could even do it alone in the yard. However, Qu Moying's situation was special, so it had to be celebrated in a grand manner.
This was said truthfully. Qu Moying nodded and then asked some more questions about the ritual. After talking for a while, Liu Jingyu came back and brought three plum blossoms with very nice postures. While putting them in the vase, he chatted and laughed with Madam Qi. The two were grandparents and grandchildren and were familiar with each other. They were very happy talking and laughing.
Qu Moying saw that it was getting late, so he took out the gift list and handed it to her, then stood up to say goodbye.
Madam Qi didn't expect Qu Moying to leave so early, so she kept him company: "It's still early, come over after lunch, it's already been prepared. I don't know what you like to eat, but since you and Jingyu are about the same age, I'll prepare something you both like."
As he spoke, he waved his hand and said that Madam Qi had a small kitchen here, so she didn't have to go to the big kitchen to cook. She only needed to take a few big dishes from the big kitchen, and simple dishes could be made in the small kitchen.
Having said that, if he insisted on leaving again, it would be a bit ungrateful. Qu Moying did not refuse and just sat aside listening to Liu Jingyu and Madam Qi’s conversation while waiting for lunch.
Lunch was served quickly, and the table was full. The old Duke actually came over. When he saw Liu Jingyu was there, he was slightly stunned. It was obvious that he didn't know that Liu Jingyu had come over suddenly.
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Jingyu was quite affectionate, calling her "grandfather" and "grandmother" all the time, which made Madam Qi very happy. She became even happier when she looked at her granddaughter.
Qu Moying sat there quietly and ate. After she finished her meal, she put down her chopsticks. A maid came over and brought her a scented towel. After washing up, she sat aside and waited for them to eat.
The old Duke looked at Qu Moying, who looked out of place in this environment, and put down the bowl and chopsticks in his hands.
"Not to your taste?" Mrs. Qi asked with concern.
"Grandfather, if you don't like these dishes, just ask the kitchen to make them again." Liu Jingyu also asked with a smile, and then stood up, "Grandfather, I have learned a new dish. It doesn't take much time. I will go and try it for you now."
"You kid, you've already spent so much money, why are you still doing anything? Do it next time you have a chance!" Madam Qi said with a smile, and then turned to the old Duke: "Master..."
When I turned around, I found that the old Duke had already stood up, walked to Qu Moying and sat down, and the maid also brought him tea.
Madam Qi showed a trace of displeasure on her face. It was obvious that the old Duke valued the fourth young lady of the Qu Mansion more. Even if she felt a little guilty towards Xiao Yue, Xiao Yue still had to thank her family, otherwise she would have died so early, and there would be no future.
Pursing her lips, Madam Qi looked at the old Duke.
"Grandma, I'm full too. I'll go and chat with grandpa. The dishes will be served next time. But I just had someone make a portion of pastry that grandpa likes. It was originally intended to be sent to his study, but it's just right now. I'll be able to use it later." Liu Jingyu stood up with a smile, washed and wiped himself with a scented towel.
Describes the familiarity between two people.
Qu Moying once again sensed everything in front of her, which was isolated from her. After all, she was just an outsider.
She lowered her head and answered softly when the old Duke asked about what happened yesterday.
After listening to Qu Moying's narration of what happened, the old Duke frowned tightly. He was not Madam Qi, and he always felt that there were some things involved that were not just what he saw and heard on the surface, but he didn't know where the mistake was.
Although this matter has nothing to do with Qu Moying, the royal family has never been wrong. Now even the royal family is wrong, so Qu Moying and Liu Lanxin are fine
"Grandfather, these things... are related to the Empress and the Imperial Concubine, and we are not allowed to ask about them." Jingyu County Lord also sat down and spoke.
The old Duke nodded, thinking that he would have to send more people to inquire into the matter, fearing that there might be some follow-up.
But now that Qu Moying was here, he couldn't say much, for fear of scaring her. She looked so fragile, and if she heard that there was a sequel to this matter, who knows how scared she would be.
"It's the best since nothing happened." The old Duke comforted Qu Moying, "It looks like the matter has passed, and it's nothing serious. Don't panic. If there is anything that cannot be resolved later, send someone to the Duke of Qi's mansion to pass on the news."
"Yes, don't worry about any difficulties. We will definitely help if we can." Madam Qi also finished her words and walked over, looking warm and kind to Qu Moying.
The old Duke saw this and felt delighted, smiling for a rare moment.
Liu Jingyu's eyes wandered over the old Duke and Qu Moying, revealing a hint of jealousy. His mother's guess was indeed correct...