"What? She still wants to see me?" Qu Zhizhen was furious and slammed his hand heavily on the desk. "This vicious woman still wants to see me? Does she still have the nerve to see me?"
These three rhetorical questions made Yu Fengyong feel ashamed. Even if Yu was not his biological sister, she was still his biological sister.
He secretly hated Qu Zhizhen for not giving him face, but he had to suppress his anger. He was promoted by Qu Zhizhen, and without Qu Zhizhen's support, he would be nothing.
"Sister... Master Qu, I think this matter can actually be discussed." Yu Fengyong laughed and eased the topic.
"Discuss? How can we discuss? The Yue family is gone, what does the Yu family still have the nerve to discuss?" Qu Zhizhen snorted coldly, unmoved.
"Sir, my sister said... this matter will be of great benefit to you. You have to meet her no matter what, otherwise she may not be willing to testify." Yu Fengyong said hesitantly.
"If she doesn't want to, then she doesn't want to. She was the one who did the evil thing. Why should I go to see her?" Qu Zhizhen sneered and leaned back. "You go back. I will investigate the matter in the mansion. Since there are people involved in the matter of that old woman, there must be some clues. As for the others, please go back!"
Qu Zhizhen clearly didn't want to see Yu and didn't want to have any entanglement with her.
Yu Fengyong was in a dilemma. He really didn't expect Qu Zhizhen to be so heartless. He inexplicably felt sorry for his sister. No matter what his sister did wrong, she was devoted to Qu Zhizhen and gave birth to his only child. Now she just wanted Qu Zhizhen to see her for the last time, but she was so reluctant.
Outside the study, Qu Moying looked at the servant. When she heard that there was someone inside, she did not go in, but temporarily retreated to the side of the study. The servant was relieved to see her do this.
The Second Master had just instructed that no one was allowed to disturb his conversation with Lord Yu, so it would be best if the Fourth Miss stepped aside for the time being.
But the Second Master’s voice is so loud, will the Fourth Miss hear it
The servant looked hesitantly at where Qu Moying was standing, which was quite far from the study. After speaking loudly just now, the Fourth Young Lady deliberately stepped aside. The two maids who came with her also retreated to the corner of the study, getting further away from here.
It shouldn't be possible to hear anything important, so just one or two sentences will be fine.
The Fourth Young Lady was so tactful, he couldn't just go over and chase her away.
From his angle, he could only see the edges of the clothes of the two maids, Yuchun and Yudong. The two maids tactfully retreated to the corner.
Where the servant couldn't see, Yu Dong had quietly turned around and was right under the back window of the study. There was a back door over there, but the back door here was always locked. No one would come to the back door of Qu Zhizhen's study, so naturally no one could see Yu Dong squatting quietly under the window.
"Sir, there is actually one more thing..." Yu Fengyong hesitated for a moment, but still said it. Originally, he was reluctant to say such words, but Qu Zhizhen was really too much. He didn't know where he got the courage from, but he made him say Yu's original words.
"Sir, my sister said that if you don't go to see her, she will say that you ordered this, and that you don't want to see Yue occupy the position of the first wife, and that this position of the first wife is an obstacle to your sweetheart!"
The first part of the sentence was a threat, a great insult to Qu Zhizhen, but Yu Fengyong felt that the second part was just a casual remark.
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If Zhizhen had a sweetheart, why had he never heard of her in all these years
With Qu Zhizhen's power at home, if he really had another woman, he would have brought her back home long ago. How could his sister stop her? Even if she would use some tricks later, at least she wouldn't have the courage to stop anyone from entering.
"You... what nonsense are you talking about?" Qu Zhizhen, who was sitting on the high seat, asked almost word by word, his face suddenly turned ashen, but his voice was very suppressed, as if there was a storm suppressing it.
"Sir, of course it can't be true. It's just that my sister is crazy. She's not normal. She can say anything now. You can see her. She almost strangled me to death today. She's really... not normal. If you don't agree, she will say anything."
Yu Fengyong stammered, afraid that Qu Zhizhen would not believe him so he stretched out his hand and pulled open the collar at his neck. There was indeed a swollen mark from yesterday which had not gone away yet.
It looks even more ferocious.
He just said it all in one go, and only felt scared afterwards. Yu Fengyong hurriedly explained, sweating on his back. He was really crazy to spread such words.
"Yu... is crazy?" Qu Zhizhen asked, gritting his teeth.
"Yes, yes, my sister is really crazy. My Lord, I think she will really do what she said. My Lord has always had a good reputation. If something like this happens, my sister will really have nothing to fear. She is going to die anyway, so what is there to be afraid of?"
Yu Fengyong nodded quickly.
"Doesn't she care about the two children she gave birth to?" Qu Zhizhen sneered in disbelief.
"Sir, of course she would take care of them under normal circumstances. When I went there before, she would ask how they were doing, but now... it's different now, sir. My sister didn't even ask how they were doing. She just kept asking you to go see her. If you don't go, if you don't go..."
When Yu Fengyong said this, he secretly glanced at Qu Zhizhen and didn't dare to say any more.
In Yu Fengyong's view, this brother-in-law has always been in a high position and has great power. It is already his limit that he can say just a few words today. Now that his sister is in this state, what is the point of him, the former uncle!
He was originally a weakling who depended on him for food!
"Okay, I'll go! I'll find time to visit her. Tell her to keep her mouth shut. If she says anything serious, not only her, but also her two children will suffer! Let her think it through before she speaks. If she can't speak, you can pull out her tongue."
Qu Zhizhen spoke gloomily, word by word, and the atmosphere in the study suddenly became solemn...
Hearing this, Yudong came back quietly, stood next to Yuchun again, and stood at the corner with his head down.
The servant came over with a smile, "Fourth Miss, would you like to go back first? The Second Master may not be able to leave for a while."
As he spoke, he glanced calmly at the two maids. Both maids were very well-behaved, just standing at the corner with their heads down, not moving at all.
"It's okay. I'll wait a little longer. If father is still not well, I'll go back!"
Qu Moying spoke softly, with a very good attitude, and without any sign of anxiety.
The servant could no longer chase the man away, so he could only go back and look at the closed door. He was thankful once again that the voices inside were very quiet, as he could not hear clearly from where he was standing.
It is even less likely that the Fourth Miss would hear anything.
The door suddenly opened, and seeing Yu Fengyong coming out, the servant hurriedly went to greet him: "Master Yu!"
Yu Fengyong waved his hand, his face turned a little pale, and he staggered slightly. After he stood still, he strode away without even looking at the servant.
The servant looked at the door, but there was no sound coming from there.
Without being summoned, the servant did not dare to move closer, but looking at Qu Moying on the side, the servant could only bite the bullet, take two steps forward, and said to the door of the study: "Second Master, the Fourth Miss is here!"
There was finally movement in the house, "Let her in!"
"yes!"
The servant walked over and said to Qu Moying, who had also heard the voice, "Fourth Miss, the Second Master invites you in!"
Qu Moying nodded, left Yudong outside, and took Yuchun into the study.
In the study, Qu Zhizhen sat there with a cold face. He looked very unhappy. When he saw Qu Moying bowing to him, he swept his cold eyes across Qu Moying's face and examined her for a long time before he slowly said, "No need to bow. You are not in the backyard today?"
"My grandmother asked me to bring a note from the Ministry of Rites to my father." Qu Moying handed over the note.
This was a valid reason for her to come here!
The Ministry of Rites sent a note today and delivered it to the lady in the backyard. Qu Moying happened to be there, so the lady asked Qu Moying to deliver the note to Qu Zhizhen.
This is the list of betrothal gifts sent by the Ministry of Rites. It's sent here first for the Qu family to have a look. If you feel there's anything inappropriate or you're not satisfied with any part, you can make changes.
Of course, this so-called change is just a polite remark. How could anyone be dissatisfied with the royal betrothal gift? If they were dissatisfied, it was not Qu Zhizhen's turn to say it.
But no matter what, this process still has to be followed, which represents the royal family's regard for the woman, just like the ceremony in the folk.
Qu Zhizhen took the note without reading it first. His eyes were still fixed on Qu Moying, examining her expression and behavior.
"how long have you been here?"
"It's been a while. I heard that father was meeting a guest, so I just waited for him quietly on the side." Qu Moying said calmly.
"Didn't you hear anything?" Qu Zhizhen's eyes were still fixed on Qu Moying, with a slight smile on his face, as if he was just asking casually.
"I heard that father was angry. Was it because of the person who just... happened? This person seemed to be... Yu's brother?" Qu Moying hesitated for a moment, but still spoke frankly.
She had never met Yu Fengyong directly before, but Yu Fengyong had come to Qu's house many times before. Even if they had not met directly, she might have seen him from afar. If Qu Moying said that she really didn't know him, it would make people feel suspicious.
Seeing her speak so frankly, Qu Zhizhen nodded with a smile and retracted his gaze, "It is indeed Yu's brother... Speaking of Yu's affairs again, you don't have to care about such things. Yu's affairs are in the past. Since she harmed your mother, no matter what, I will not let her go."
"Thank you, father!" Qu Moying turned sideways and bowed again.
"I will send back the letter from the Ministry of Rites. If you have nothing to do, you should go and accompany your grandmother. Prepare the dowry early. If there is anything you need, just ask your father and your grandmother. No matter what, you will not be treated unfairly." Qu Zhizhen smiled kindly.
There was visible love in his eyes, as if he had really raised Qu Moying as the apple of his eye for so many years, and now that she was going to get married, he was reluctant to let her go.