Qu Moying asked Madam Duan for help with Xiao Haitang's matter! In the past, Madam Duan had no say, but now she can definitely help Madam Ji with some ideas! Madam Ji was very willing to listen to the suggestion that Xiao Haitang should come in earlier and take charge of the affairs of the mansion.
The Ling Anbo Mansion is now in a state of panic.
Xiao, who had been helping Madam Ji with advice, is now in Qingyun Temple and is mentally unstable. It is said that she was frightened.
Ji Youran didn't send anyone to say anything. Her position as a concubine was reduced to that of a commoner, and she became a laughing stock among the aristocratic families. Moreover, there were some rumors coming out, saying that this concubine had stepped on the former Crown Princess to enter the Eastern Palace, and it was said that the former Crown Princess did not let her pass at all.
But if it wasn’t the intention of the former Crown Princess, then whose intention was it
Many people think that the prince and the concubine had had an ambiguous relationship for a long time, otherwise it would be impossible for him to let the concubine enter the Eastern Palace at that time.
It was too hasty, and it was said by the former Crown Princess. But why did the former Crown Princess want to see this cousin instead of her own sister at that time
Besides, the word "take care of" means to lend a hand, whether it's a cousin or a sister. With so many servants around, why do they need to do it themselves? Why should they rush over? Besides, if she wants to take care of her, she doesn't need to enter the East Palace and be given the title of concubine
When you think about it this way, there are many unreasonable things.
If one wants an explanation for these unreasonable things, it is that Concubine Ji and His Royal Highness the Crown Prince had a love affair from a very early time, and they kept it a secret from the former Crown Princess. That is why when the former Crown Princess was bedridden, they found such a reason to allow Concubine Ji to enter the Eastern Palace openly.
If these are all true, then this Concubine Ji not only failed to serve the former Crown Princess well after entering the Eastern Palace, but the former Crown Princess would probably be pissed off to death by her.
This also explains why the late concubine died of illness at such a young age, even if she was in poor health.
Of course, there are some rumors that still stand on the side of the Crown Prince and Ji Youran, but they are very few. Although no one says it openly, everyone thinks so secretly...
Ji Youran has now been promoted from a concubine to a concubine, and many people are secretly happy for her. She is also unable to take care of herself at the moment, and this matter was caused by her mother's family. Pei Luoan is very dissatisfied with her, so she has even less intention of taking care of the affairs of the Ling Anbo Mansion.
Mrs. Ji was also at a loss because of this.
After hearing what Mrs. Duan said, he nodded without thinking too much and gave orders to have someone prepare the betrothal gifts. If something happened to the Xiao family at this time, someone would have to take responsibility for the affairs of the mansion. Although Xiao Haitang was not the best, the Xiao family accepted the matter, and so did his grandson, so they should do it quickly.
Mrs. Ji had urged Mrs. Xiao to arrange a marriage for her eldest grandson and bring him into the family. Ji Yuanxing was already quite old, but Mrs. Xiao had high standards and was determined to pick someone of higher status, so she kept dragging the marriage along.
Now that we've been engaged, we should hurry up and get it done. I heard that Mrs. Xiao's condition isn't very good. If she really dies, Ji Yuanxing will have to observe three years of mourning. Then when can he get married and have a great-grandson
Thinking of this, Mrs. Ji became anxious. She listened to Mrs. Duan and started to arrange the marriage between the two families as soon as possible.
Mrs. Ji had made the decision, so Ji Yuanxing certainly wouldn't refuse. He had originally wanted to marry his cousin, but his mother
My cousin and sister had not agreed all along, but now that it was done, they were worried that something really happened to Xiao, so they urged people to give the gift quickly.
Ji Yongan was also panicking now. He didn't have the energy to care about other things. His mother and son both agreed, so why would he disagree? He was too busy with his own affairs, and his daughter's side was the most important. He was a weak person who didn't make decisions before, but now he had to make a decision. He was panicked and confused, and wished that his daughter would make all the decisions.
Now he is wholeheartedly following his daughter and thinking of ways to deliver the necessary medicinal materials to the daughter of the East Palace, whether they are for removing scars or having children. It is best not to bother him with other matters.
He knows nothing.
This character is actually somewhat similar to that of Madam Ji. As long as he lives a good life and follows his daughter wholeheartedly, he doesn't care about anything else.
After all, only a daughter can guarantee his wealth and glory, and guarantee that he will have a better future, and even the position of Mr. Ling An.
On the day when the results of the Spring Examination were announced, Qu Moying invited Miss Zhou Er to accompany Qu Minghui and Qu Mingcheng to the same teahouse to wait.
Looking down from above, the area below was crowded with people, all waiting to see the list.
Fortunately, they booked a private room early, so they didn't have to squeeze with the people below.
At noon, the list was finally announced, and the people upstairs began to get nervous. Qu Minghui, who had been talking in a low voice to Miss Zhou Er, could not help but look down again and again.
Qu Mingcheng seldom spoke before, and he looked thoughtful, and his face did not look very good. Qu Moying knew that he had been scolded by Qu Zhizhen in the study before, so his reaction seemed a little hesitant.
Hearing the noise below, he turned to look out the window.
Like Qu Minghui, he also hoped for it, but knew that the possibility was almost zero. After all, he was young and his knowledge in some areas was a little shallow. When he came back before, Qu Zhizhen also helped her analyze it and felt that the possibility of him succeeding in this subject was not high. Although he hoped for an accident to happen now, it would not be many.
Finally, there was a sound at the door, and the servant who was sent out to check the list came back.
"My dear son, you have passed the high school entrance exam... ranked 18th in the high school entrance exam."
"Second Young Master, I didn't see your name!"
Two servants rushed in. The one in front was very excited, but the ones behind looked a little listless and even walked a few steps slower.
"Passed the exam?" Qu Minghui was overjoyed and stood up.
Miss Zhou Er was also delighted and excited, and she seemed to be genuinely happy for Qu Minghui.
"Brother, I didn't win!" Qu Mingcheng sighed and a bitter smile appeared on his pale face. He was not surprised, but just a little disappointed.
The so-called not seeing it means failing to get the chance.
"Second brother, you are still young, you should always go out for a walk." Qu Minghui took Qu Mingcheng's hand and comforted him.
"Yes, as soon as my fourth sister's marriage is settled, I will go out for a walk." Qu Mingcheng sighed.
Seeing that his brother was in a bad mood, Qu Minghui sat down and asked, "Are you really going out?"
In fact, he had heard his father talk about this before.
"I need to go out. My father said that I am still young and have not seen enough. In some aspects, I am a little immature. I need to go out and see more. I will understand more and no longer be bound by the family.
A room." Qu Mingcheng's eyes fell on Qu Moying, and he smiled bitterly: "Fourth sister, I will leave after your marriage is settled. If you can take care of the affairs in the mansion in the future, please help take care of it."
"I will!" Qu Moying smiled faintly, the smile not reaching his eyes.
"Second brother, you are still young, there is no need to rush there. The next Spring Examination will be in three years. You will not be much older in three years, so there is no need to rush." Qu Minghui advised.
Although he had been away for a period of time that year, he was older than Qu Mingcheng when he traveled, and he always felt that it was not appropriate for Qu Mingcheng to go out at that time.
In fact, you can study for a while longer, and it’s not too late to go out next year or the year after.
"Since we have to go anyway, we might as well go out early and take a look. The earlier we go, the earlier we can come back. Coincidentally, a classmate also said that if he didn't make the list, he would also like to go out for a walk. I will ask others then. If they all want to go out, then we can go together!" Qu Mingcheng thought for a while and said.
"That's the best. When I go out with my classmates, I'll have someone to take care of me on the way." Qu Minghui breathed a sigh of relief. Although his father and second uncle both said that he would win, the possibility of his second brother winning was very small.
But now that the list was released, the second brother was still shocked. In Qu Minghui's opinion, Qu Mingcheng must have been shocked, so he decided to travel far away from home for a while.
My second younger brother is young and talented. For a while, he could not bear the blow of failing the exam. It is understandable that he wants to go out for a walk, but he always feels that he is still young.
Qu Moying's eyes swept across Qu Mingcheng's face. He looked pale and not in good spirits. Although he had forced himself to be in good spirits today, it was obvious that he had not been in good shape before. Although he sat aside and spoke a few words to his elder brother from time to time, he looked absent-minded.
It seems that this so-called long journey is an explanation for that matter!
Of course, it was more about isolating himself from Qu Mingcheng. This cheap father really thought it through! Qu Moying sneered in his heart.
If no one had told the Xiao family about what happened in Qingyun Temple before, it would have been impossible for the Xiao family's people to be waiting there and know clearly about one's movements and whereabouts.
If there is anyone else in this mansion who knows about his movements, and who might be the traitor and report the matter to the Xiao family, there is really no one else except Qu Mingcheng.
But there should be no evidence in this matter. Qu Zhizhen did investigate, but didn't find anything. Of course, he may have found something, but this is his only son, so he must be partial to him.
After reprimanding him for a few words, he was told to leave Beijing for a while if he failed the exam, which gave both parties some room to maneuver...
"Second brother, what about your marriage after you leave?" Qu Minghui sighed. This was the decision made by his father and second uncle, and he could do nothing about it. But suddenly he thought of Qu Mingcheng's marriage and asked anxiously.
"Marriage is a major matter that will be decided by my grandmother and father," Qu Mingcheng said seriously.
"Then... since you've decided this, then that's the only way!" Qu Minghui sighed again. He was a man who valued friendship. His second brother, who had grown up with him since he was a child, was now going on a long journey, and at such a young age, he felt inexplicably sad, and even the joy of passing the exam was diluted a bit.
Miss Zhou Er, who was sitting on the side, raised her head and secretly looked at his expression, then looked at Qu Mingcheng and Qu Moying who were sitting diagonally opposite her, and lowered her head while holding her handkerchief...