Pei Luoan had always shown his deep affection for Ji Hanyue in front of others, showing how they grew up together, and showing his love for Ji Hanyue.
His love was so deep that he was willing to wait for her forever, so deep that he was willing to have her as a concubine without a formal title, so deep that as a prince, he repeatedly rejected the maids sent by the empress, and so deep that everyone thought he was deeply in love with Ji Hanyue. Although it was not to say that the love would last forever, it was enviable that the prince was loyal and righteous, and could be entrusted with one's life. Even if he became an emperor in the future, he would be a rare emperor who valued loyalty and righteousness.
If a lie is told for too long, not only others will believe it, but he himself will also believe it.
This can be said to be the most successful lie.
At first, when Daddy had all the military power in his hands, this lie made Daddy stand behind the Crown Prince wholeheartedly and have no second thoughts about him. But when this lie successfully made everyone believe it was true, Daddy's military power was stripped away, and his strength was greatly reduced after he returned to Beijing. This so-called deep affection became a stumbling block for Pei Luoan.
He wanted to marry more women, consolidate his power, and get more support, but his deep love forced him to marry only Ji Hanyue.
Even in future marriages arranged by the Emperor, one must maintain this deep affection and try not to marry if possible. Even if one does marry, one must leave the other person aside.
How could those forces stand behind him without hesitation
The cinnabar mole that once was turned into blood at the foot, and it was the least valuable kind, so why would I keep it...
"Your Highness, I will investigate this matter. I must get to the bottom of it." Exhaling a breath of icy cold air, Qu Moying said persistently, a bloodthirsty look flashing in his eyes.
"No problem!" Pei Yuanjun said slowly, as if she was just looking for revenge on a powerless passerby, "If you want to investigate, then go ahead!"
"Your Majesty...what will happen in the future?" Qu Moying bit her lip and asked.
"You don't have to worry about it. Just do what you want to do. I will always protect you." Pei Yuanjun said indifferently. His voice was very calm, as if he was just saying it casually, but inexplicably, one could hear some reassuring and peaceful power in it.
Qu Moying's heart skipped a beat, and then she smiled. What could be more terrifying than her seeking revenge on the prince
A kiss fell on the forehead, so gentle that it didn't seem like it was from Pei Yuanjun. Someone like him could be so gentle at times...
The carriage stopped in a yard. Qu Moying walked out and saw that it was the clubhouse of the Chamber of Commerce.
The venue was very empty, but there was more than one carriage parked there. Coincidentally, another carriage with a canopy stopped and the person who got out of the carriage was none other than Pei Luoan, whom they had just discussed.
He reached out and pulled a person down from the carriage, who was also an acquaintance, Liu Jingyu.
Seeing Pei Yuanjun and Qu Moying standing in front of the carriage, Pei Luoan came over with a smile on his face: "Uncle Wang, are you here to enjoy the lanterns too?"
"I heard that the night light is good tonight. I haven't enjoyed it for a long time." Pei Yuanjun said lightly. He was wearing a dark purple brocade robe. The color of the robe flashed some dark patterns embroidered with gold thread under the light. At first glance, it was not obvious. He was wearing a dark black wide cloak.
Qu Moying, who was following him, was wearing a deep peacock blue cape with peacock feather-like embroidery on the corners and outlined with gold thread. It was obvious at a glance that it was not an ordinary one. It covered his entire face, leaving only a pair of unclear eyes. When he got off the carriage just now, Pei Yuanjun took off his hood.
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Qu Moying bowed to Pei Luoan and then stood aside.
Because of the hood hanging down, she didn't need to restrain her expression. She looked coldly at the Crown Prince with a gentle smile on his face. Looking at his appearance, it was hard to imagine that he would be so cruel as to kill her entire family, and then hypocritically pull her out from time to time, saying that there was only one person in his heart, only Ji Hanyue.
It's such a big lie, and as he kept telling it, I'm afraid he even believed it himself!
Liu Jingyu also came over to greet them. She was wearing a light green cape with delicate embroidery on the corners. She looked up at Qu Moying and whispered, "Fourth Miss Qu?"
"Greetings, County Lady." Qu Moying said.
"How is Miss Qu Si's hand injury?" Liu Jingyu asked softly, and turned sideways to return a rare salute. With her status, she actually didn't need to return a salute from Qu Moying, and she never returned a salute in the past.
"I'm much better now, thank you, Lord County." Qu Moying nodded.
"That's good. Fourth Miss Qu left in a hurry that day. I had some medicine to deliver later, but I didn't have the time to get it to Fourth Miss Qu." Liu Jingyu smiled, his voice becoming more gentle.
"Miss Qu Si went to Minister Liu's residence?" Pei Luoan heard it, turned his head and asked with a smile.
"I heard that Madam Liu was seriously injured, so I went to see her." Qu Moying answered politely with a natural look.
"Madam Liu's injury was also caused by the Duke of Qi's Mansion, and Miss Qu Si was also caused by the Duke of Qi's Mansion. The Duke of Qi's Mansion has been really..." Pei Luoan shook his head and said helplessly, then looked at Pei Yuanjun, "Uncle Wang is also watching the lanterns, and I am also watching the lanterns, why don't we go together?"
Qu Moying calmly grabbed Pei Yuanjun's wide cloak.
"I will just take a walk with Miss Qu Si casually, so as not to make the Crown Prince tired." Pei Yuanjun smiled slightly and refused.
Pei Luoan's face looked a little ugly. After all, he was the crown prince of a country. It was also very embarrassing for Pei Yuanjun to refuse without hesitation in front of so many people.
But then he smiled, still gently: "Well, Uncle Wang is not feeling well, and Fourth Miss Qu is also injured. If you are tired, just rest aside."
After saying this, he bowed to Pei Yuanjun again and then left with Liu Jingyu.
Since both parties are an engaged couple, there is no need to worry too much about the difference between men and women, especially during festivals like these, which are the best time for men and women to relax.
Even if they are not an engaged couple, not many people will talk about them if they walk together.
The lights have been lit. Qu Moying asked Yuchun and Yudong to carry two lotus lanterns. Although they are both lotus lanterns, they are different in shape.
It is a long lantern with two layers, and small petals can be seen at the overlapping parts. It is exquisite and noble. Anyone who looks at it will see this lantern.
The other one is round, with a round shape, round petals, and a round candle in the center of the lotus. The light-colored lotus lamp looks pure and beautiful under the light, with a bit of gorgeousness, but not tacky.
Both of these lanterns were extremely beautiful. Qu Moying originally only wanted to take one, but in the end she couldn't bear to do so, so she chose both. Coincidentally, there were two maids, each with one.
The lights on the streets were all turned on, as bright as day, and there were more people than during the day. Everywhere you could see beautifully dressed men and women holding lanterns, walking together, with smiles on their faces.
Pei Yuanjun and Qu Moying and their group joined in.
In the room, apart from the lamp in her hand, nothing else was noticeable. Most of Qu Moying's face was covered in the hood, with only a pair of charming eyes half exposed to see the road. Others could not see her face clearly under the hood.
Although Pei Yuanjun's clothes were gorgeous, it was not easy to see if you didn't look closely. Instead, his handsome appearance attracted the attention of passers-by.
However, he was impatient with others looking at him, so he put on his hood as well, thus avoiding the shy looks of many women.
Pei Yuanjun openly held Qu Moying's hand and let his sleeves fall. To outsiders, it seemed that the two of them had just moved closer. No one noticed that where the cloak was entangled, the two people's hands were tightly clasped together!
The two maids and Ji Hai followed them a few steps away.
In front of a shop, Qu Moying stopped and looked at the king of lanterns in front of the shop. It was the best reward of the shop today. Many people gathered there to watch. Coincidentally, the light was also a lotus lantern, which was bigger and taller than his own, and had two more layers.
But they are very similar in detail, mine is smaller and more delicate, while this one is bigger and more noble.
Inside was a shop stand, and a man who looked like the shopkeeper was inviting people to write words and poems on the table, saying that the best person would be selected and would get the king of lanterns.
Hearing that this shop is so elegant, many people who study literature come here, which is more enjoyable than guessing some ordinary riddles.
After the New Year, it is the Spring Examination. Many scholars from the capital have come here. They usually stay at home to study, but now they are in a good mood and are showing off their writings, making the scene very lively and exciting.
Cheers could be heard from time to time.
Qu Moying and Pei Yuanjun stood in a corner on the side. Fortunately, there was a high stone there. Qu Moying was helped up by Pei Yuanjun. He held his shoulder with one hand while looking inside at the excitement. Her bright eyes were lively and sparkling, and she actually smiled softly as the cheers came from above.
Even if she smiled in the past, it was just a slight smile and she never laughed out loud. But this time, she followed the excitement in the crowd and couldn't help laughing out loud.
There were people all around her, and everyone was laughing, and it was a loud laugh. No one cared whether she followed the rules or lost her manners.
The relaxing atmosphere makes people relax involuntarily.
Qu Moying had been burdened with too much in the past, so she was overly worried and had never been able to relax so naturally. Sensing her freedom and relaxation, Pei Yuanjun gently squeezed her small hand with his large palm. The corners of his thin lips slightly raised, and he showed an interested expression as he looked at the performance that he originally didn't care about at all.
In the corridor not far from them, Ji Youran was standing there with two maids, looking at them with a pale face. She did not recognize Qu Moying, but recognized the two maids holding lanterns beside Qu Moying. As for the person beside Qu Moying, judging from his appearance, she guessed that it was King Ying Pei Yuanjun, and a hint of gloom appeared in her eyes.
Tonight, the prince left her alone to watch the lanterns, saying that he wanted to go and accompany Lady Jingyu.
But why can't it be three people
Before... wasn't it all about three people? She gritted her teeth, she had given so much, why did it end up like this, how could she be willing.
A maid quietly came to her side and whispered a few words. This was the person she had just sent out...