"Miss, will that arrogant maid named Xiefeng really break up with Concubine Ji?" Yu Dong asked curiously, putting down the guqin in her hand. The young lady had both guqins packed up and put into the dowry and taken to the Prince of Yun's Mansion.
"Of course I will." Qu Moying curled her lips and smiled. Since Xie Feng could buy Ji Hanyue, he could certainly buy Ji Youran as well, just because she wanted more.
As a maid, she expected to get more, but Ji Youran at the moment obviously could not satisfy her.
Not only did it fail to satisfy her, it even made her feel the threat from Ji Youran. How could Xie Feng not buy Ji Youran at this time
"Miss, why don't you kidnap this maid secretly?" Yu Dong didn't understand. She was just an inconspicuous maid. Taking advantage of the opportunity when she was out, she was kidnapped. No one would know and she could ask whatever she wanted. Could it be that the prince really cared about a little maid
"We can't tie him up. It's better for him to stay in the East Palace!" Qu Moying shook his hand. Ji Youran was the key, and Xie Feng was also the key. If Xie Feng was tied up, it would attract Pei Luoan's attention. At that time, it would not be easy for him to hide in the dark even if he wanted to.
She would not do anything that would alert the enemy.
"As for the Eastern Palace, we can just watch the excitement for now. As for the next news, it would be great. If there is no news, there is no need to rush. But what does the Ministry of Justice say?"
Qu Moying said again.
She couldn't rush into the matter of revenge. She had waited for so long, so why should she rush? All matters had to be investigated from the Ling Anbo Mansion.
Ling Anbo Mansion is her home and the fuse of all things.
Pei Luoan's East Palace is not the place where trouble can arise. Her sister's disappearance case is the breakthrough point. She has always been very clear about this.
We have been laying the groundwork for this.
"The people at the Ministry of Justice said that since the young lady has repeatedly said so, and now there is also the testimony of Miss Xiao, then they must investigate again and make a new case file. However, this time it is not about death, but about disappearance. The Ling Anbo Mansion has repeatedly asked them not to publicize this matter, so they can only investigate secretly."
This concerns the reputation of the women in the Ji family.
"Okay, I'll go and ask about his mood every few days." Qu Moying nodded. This case would remain pending and someone would have to keep asking about it.
The case that had been left unresolved before has come back to life because of Xiao Hai's testimony. I couldn't keep asking questions before, but now I can ask a few more questions.
Although it is unreasonable, the Ministry of Justice does not need to reject me directly just to offend me.
"I understand, young lady, don't worry." Yu Dong nodded and took out another invitation from her arms, "Young lady, this is from Minister Liu's residence."
When I just entered the door, I met a servant from the Liu Mansion and took it from the servant.
Qu Moying took it and shook out a piece of letter paper from it. After picking up the letter and looking at it, he looked at the invitation again, as if thinking about something.
"Miss, County Lord Jingyu is about to get married, why is there an invitation at this time?" Yu Dong asked puzzled. County Lord Jingyu's wedding date is approaching, why would there be an invitation at this time.
"It's about the previous reply post. It said that there was a party for the reply post, but it was cancelled due to various reasons. Now I heard that several ladies who responded to the post complained that they had already prepared the reply, but it was all in vain. So I'm going to hold the party for the reply post again. I hope that all the ladies who responded to the post will go."
Qu Moying said lightly.
Yu Dong was surprised: "Going at this time? This...
This banquet is not held properly!"
"If we don't do it, there will be no chance to do it next time! Originally, all those who attended were unmarried young ladies from aristocratic families." Qu Moying smiled slightly.
So, if we don’t do it now, we won’t be able to do it in the future! Yudong understood, but felt that it was actually not necessary to do it. It had been said to be stopped before, but it didn’t mean that it had to be done.
"Miss, are you going?"
"Of course I will go. Bring me the reply posts I prepared earlier and I'll pick one to send to you." Qu Moying said, his eyes sweeping over the letter from Liu Jingyu.
The letter was written because he was afraid that she would not go, so he specifically mentioned the past grievances between the two of them. Of course, all these grievances were based on Mrs. Liu's deliberate misleading. Now the truth is revealed to the world, and there is no other grievance between the two of them. They are all misunderstandings.
They also talked about the fact that both of them would marry into the royal family in the future, and if they had a good relationship, they could help each other. Liu Jingyu said that no matter what, she owed Qu Moying, and if she had the chance, she would definitely compensate Qu Moying.
She spoke sincerely, and even said that if Qu Moying didn't forgive her, she would come in person and invite her to a banquet that day.
Qu Moying didn't want to be high-profile, no matter what she did, even if it was revenge. Besides, she really wanted to go to the banquet.
Of course, she didn't believe what Liu Jingyu said, but she was still very curious about Madam Liu, and always felt that it wouldn't be so simple.
Madam Liu is not Xiao, so the one she relies on should be Beijiang, right
How could she surrender so easily? But now the one who wants to seize her power is her own daughter, so it's hard to say.
"Don't put away the zithers yet, just take the Fengyu." Her eyes fell on the two guqins that Yu Dong was just about to put away. She had inquired about it, and knew that at a palindrome banquet like this, there might be some performances, and basically people would bring suitable things.
Her eyes fell on the desk in front of her again, where there was a miscellaneous book, given to her by the Duke of Qi, or perhaps someone else also wanted to get it.
"Take that book with you too! The one with the piano score on it, the one given by the Duke of Qi's Mansion." Qu Moying pointed to the desk.
After hearing what she said, Yu Chun immediately understood, and swiftly found the book from the desk and handed it to Qu Moying, "Miss, is this the one?"
The several books on the desk were all the ones that the young lady had been reading during this period. The young lady had been reading the book from the Duke of Qi's Mansion for a long time. The two maids actually didn't know why their young lady kept reading it over and over again.
The lady is already familiar with the music score above, and the others are not very thick. With her speed, she should have finished reading them long ago.
"Just this one book, put it in the piano case!" Qu Moying nodded, and his fingers slowly slid across the book.
This book is also very strange. If it was just a simple piano score, the Duke of Qi’s Mansion would not have specially sent it to me.
This is a person's gossip, so is this person the princess from back then? Is this Madam Liu's biological mother? The old Duke deliberately found an excuse for himself, is it really just because this book suits him
The lady-in-waiting of the Duke of Qi's mansion was not a fan of the zither. The handwriting of this collection of essays was like that of a woman, with a touch of elegance and a lack of strength, and the paper was also old.
All signs indicate that it might really be related to Madam Liu... That's good!
After the Spring Examination comes the Palace Examination. Qu Minghui has been preparing for the Palace Examination these days. After the Palace Examination comes the real fame.
Second, I was admitted through scientific examination, which is not my final position.
Early in the morning, with the blessings of his whole family, Qu Minghui got on the carriage at the door and headed towards the palace gate.
By the time they arrived at the palace gate, quite a few people had already arrived. Everyone waited outside together. When all were present, a eunuch came out and led them all into a large hall.
Sitting on the chair in the middle of the hall was the emperor, and on his two sides were Prince Jing and Prince Ying. These two princes were sitting here as the chief persons in charge of the imperial examination this time.
In previous years it was His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, but today it was Prince Jing and King Ying. Many people were already secretly puzzled, and now when they saw that His Royal Highness the Crown Prince was not there, they started to grumble even more. Could it be that this day... was really going to change
Of course, those who were murmuring were the several important officials who had come along with them. The candidates were all very excited at this moment, and no one dared to look around randomly, because the person sitting above was the emperor, so how could they be allowed to look around randomly without knowing etiquette
The seal of the test paper was torn off on the spot and was about to be distributed. However, when the seal was torn off, the important official who tore the test paper suddenly changed his face and knelt down with a trembling voice: "Your Majesty, the test paper has been leaked!"
This one sentence made everyone's face change color in shock. Several important officials could not help but look at the person who tore the paper. The candidates also looked at each other, shocked and at a loss.
The eunuch took the test paper and presented it to the emperor. When the emperor took it and looked at it, his expression changed.
Although the test paper was still sealed, the seal looked uneven and the red seal on it also showed signs of shifting. It was not very obvious, but it was still visible upon closer inspection. If the important official who tore the paper was careless, nothing would have been left when he tore it.
There is no evidence at all!
Looking at it carefully, it seems that the seal has been tampered with. The upper seal has been opened and then carefully put back together.
When selecting talents for the country, what we seek is fairness and justice, also because the next step is to serve as officials in the court. The candidates have studied hard for more than ten years, and if their fame and honor are taken away by someone one day, how can the emperor be worthy of the scholars in the world? Who will be convinced and identify with them in the future? How can the emperor feel at ease with the people of the world
The emperor slammed the case file in his hand onto the table, his face was furious, and he said sternly: "Let the Ministry of Justice, the Dali Temple, and the Western Prison investigate this matter thoroughly!"
The emperor was angry, and all the court officials and candidates knelt down. The candidates were panicked, and the court officials were also uneasy. Everyone was in a state of panic.
Who is so brave as to do such a thing? This... is this really a way of throwing away one's life
"Your Majesty, what should we do with the time of the imperial examination?" Pei Yuanjun spoke lazily, his eyes sweeping across the faces of the ministers and candidates, and asked.
The emperor took a deep breath and suppressed his rage. This matter must be resolved quickly. "I'll test you again in three days!"
This test paper cannot be used. We have to come up with new questions immediately, and the test will be held immediately after the questions are come up. This matter cannot be delayed.
"Yes, I'll arrange it right away!" King Jing also reacted at this time and stood up hurriedly. His first reaction was the crown prince. It was the crown prince who didn't want him to take all the credit, so he did this. He gritted his teeth in hatred in his heart, but he still had to act according to etiquette.
"Go ahead!" The emperor nodded, then looked at Pei Yuanjun, "As for the exam paper, you'll have to find someone to prepare it. It'll only be three days. After three days, I'll reopen the exam. Will you be able to make it in time?"
Three days is actually a very short time, but things like this cannot be delayed.
"Your Majesty, rest assured. I will obey your orders!" Pei Yuanjun stood up and responded.