The fraud case in the capital ended very quickly. When Qu Moying woke up, he heard that the matter was almost settled.
"Miss, I heard that it was the Eastern Palace's groom who colluded with an important official in Prince Jing's Palace, and the two of them benefited from it together and did this." Yu Dong came back from outside after inquiring about the news and reported.
Qu Moying took the towel from Yuchun, washed her face, and sat down in front of the dressing table: "Are these two together?"
"They were not together. I heard that it was this guy from Prince Jing's Mansion who had ambitions. He was also a cousin of the Eastern Palace's Xima, so he bribed the Eastern Palace's Xima. I don't know how the two of them really colluded with each other. He took advantage of the prince's previous knowledge of the palace examination process and bribed a eunuch. He was able to get the money and was going to sell it to the candidates for the palace examination. But the Eastern Palace's Xima got scared, and the test questions were not leaked in the end."
Yu Dong said disapprovingly. To be honest, he didn't quite believe it. For such a big thing, if there wasn't a master backing him up, who would dare to dream about it so desperately
Money is certainly tempting, but you have to be alive to get it. Now that you have lost your life, what is the point of talking about these things
"You think not?" Qu Moying smiled, not surprised.
Pei Luoan acted like this and knocked the prince unconscious again. If there was no solid evidence, this matter could not be linked to him. After all, the crown prince was also the most important asset of a country.
I reached out and rubbed my hands. I originally thought that I had a nightmare yesterday and even if I woke up today, I would have a severe headache. Unexpectedly, I slept well in the end and my mind is very clear now.
"Miss, are you feeling unwell?" Yuchun asked with concern.
Qu Moying shook her head. She just felt too comfortable, so she reached out and pressed it. How come she felt so at ease that she actually slept till dawn!
"Miss, I feel strange. The East Palace Groom is such an important position, and it should not be occupied by a stupid person. How could he be fooled by a small official from Prince Jing's Mansion? Even if this small official is cunning, this East Palace Groom is too useless!" Yu Dong thought for a while and replied.
The Eastern Palace's Xima is an important position after the Crown Prince ascends the throne. Basically, he is the future prime minister. Such an important person must be talented and knowledgeable. How could he be deceived by a small official? The more Yu Dong thought about it, the more unreasonable it seemed to him.
"The groom in the Eastern Palace is someone else's manor and should be related to Prince Jing's Mansion. But Jing Yu was not involved in this matter. A minor official took the responsibility. Maybe the clue ends here." Qu Moying analyzed with a smile.
Prince Jing is deeply favored by the Emperor, and the Emperor will not touch him unless there is evidence pointing directly at him.
Therefore, the matter fell upon this pair of people who happened to be cousins. As for the other eunuchs and palace servants, many people were involved.
But compared to involving Pei Luoan and Pei Yusheng, it really is nothing to the emperor.
However, does the emperor really not doubt them
There is no evidence directly pointing to Pei Luoan, nor is there any evidence directly pointing to Pei Yusheng. The two sides seem to be evenly matched, but it is not difficult to guess the emperor's decision. The so-called evenly matched is sometimes not fair, especially when one is the prince...
Such a strong storm, how could it be suppressed like this? It seems that the problem has been solved, but in fact it has not been solved at all…
"Miss, the second master wants you to come over." Nanny Zhou reported from outside the door.
"At this time?" Yu Dong was stunned for a moment, then lifted the curtain and went out.
"It is at this time that I heard
It's an important matter." Madam Zhou frowned and said.
Yudong turned around and looked at Qu Moying, who nodded.
"Madam Zhou, Miss will be here soon after having breakfast." Yudong said.
Nanny Zhou nodded and turned around to tell the servant who came to deliver the message.
Inside the house, Qu Moying had already washed and dressed. Yuchun and Yudong opened the food basket on one side. The breakfast had been taken out and placed on the table one by one. Qu Moying ate a little white porridge and couldn't eat any more. She wiped the corner of her lips lightly with a handkerchief, pushed away the porridge bowl in front of her, and stood up.
"Miss..." Yudong wanted to say something worriedly.
Qu Moying shook his hand, indicating that he should use a little bit as he would be taking him over later. Why was this cheap father looking for him at this time
When she was leaving, Nanny Zhou was still guarding the door. When she saw Qu Moying coming out, she said anxiously, "Miss, I heard that someone from Prince Jing's Mansion has come!"
Qu Moying stopped and asked: "Someone from Prince Jing's Mansion?"
This reminded her of Qu Qiuyan. Qu Qiuyan had been very well behaved recently. She must not have had a good life in Prince Jing's Mansion. If Qu Caifeng was given a chance, she would not be a pushover.
"Yes, they are from Prince Jing's Mansion. I heard that they sent gifts and went directly to the Second Master's study." Nanny Zhou was very uneasy, her face full of worry.
"Don't worry, Ma'am. I understand." Qu Moying smiled and gestured to Ma'am Zhou, indicating that she understood.
Nanny Zhou hesitated for a moment and said, "Miss Fourth should be more careful. The people from Prince Jing's Mansion just arrived, and the Second Master is rushing to find you. I'm afraid it's not a good thing."
She once again reminded Qu Moying that her young lady was smart, but compared to the second master, Nanny Zhou felt that she still had to be careful.
Qu Moying smiled and nodded, then took Yu Dong to Qu Zhizhen's study.
She also wanted to know what her adoptive father was trying to do.
Nanny Zhou worriedly sent her to the gate of the courtyard, and watched her walking away with a look of worry on her face.
Nanny Yan came out from the corridor and saw what was happening. She walked out of the corridor in surprise and walked to the door. She saw Qu Moying and Yudong's backs from afar.
"Madame Zhou, has something happened?" asked Madame Yan.
Nanny Zhou was startled, and didn't expect Nanny Yan's voice to come out from the side: "I... I'm worried about the fourth young lady."
"Something happened?" Nanny Yan asked after a moment of silence.
“As soon as someone arrived at Prince Jing’s mansion, the Second Master called the Fourth Miss away. The Second Master is really…” Nanny Zhou didn’t know what to say. She just felt that the Second Master was really cold and indifferent to his own young lady.
What's so urgent? The young lady is busy with her dowry, and everyone in Qianyueju is busy. Isn't the most important thing at this time the young lady's marriage
"The Second Master has always been like this." Nanny Yan said lightly. Although she had not been in the Qu Mansion for a long time and had not had much dealings with this Minister Qu, she could still see the character of this Minister Qu.
This person must be a profit-driven person!
"There's such a person at the fourth stall... there's nothing we can do." Nanny Yan sighed, shook her head, turned and left. No matter what, this daughter is still a daughter. Even if there are too many things she doesn't like, at least she has to maintain the face of her father in public.
It's really not a good thing for the fourth young lady to have such a father, and this father doesn't seem to be a simple person.
Nanny Zhou followed Nanny Yan and walked in, her eyes
A trace of thought flashed across his face. He tightly clenched the handkerchief in his hand, took a deep breath, and then exhaled slowly.
If the Second Master really wants to harm the young lady again, she won't wait for the right time this time...
In the study, Qu Zhizhen was sitting behind the desk. Hearing Qu Moying coming, he put down the case file in his hand and told the servant to bring the person in.
The servant went out as ordered, and Qu Moying came in soon.
"Father!" Qu Moying bowed to Qu Zhizhen in the middle.
"Ying'er, you don't have to be polite. Please sit down first. Your father has something to discuss with you." Qu Zhizhen said with a smile. He looked in a good mood and pointed to a chair on the side.
Qu Moying sat down, her long eyelashes fluttering twice, waiting quietly for Qu Zhizhen to speak.
"How is your dowry preparation going? If there's anything missing, just tell your father. Your grandmother is old and your aunt is still helping to take care of the chores here, so there may be some incomplete preparations for the time being." Qu Zhizhen asked with a smile, his expression gentle and concerned, just like other fathers, full of heartache for his daughter.
"Everything has been prepared, so it's no big deal." Qu Moying replied in a low voice.
"Is it complete?" Qu Zhizhen asked again.
"It's very comprehensive!" Qu Moying nodded.
"That's good. I'm just afraid that I haven't taken care of things for you. You are my only legitimate daughter, and I feel guilty about your mother. What happened back then... was all my fault, otherwise I wouldn't have let you and your biological mother part forever." Qu Zhizhen sighed, his expression became sad, he leaned back and said slowly.
Qu Moying raised her eyes and looked at his expression which seemed like he was reminiscing about the past, she sneered in her heart, thinking that people nowadays really don't like to talk about the dead.
All the expressions, all the longing and guilt, seemed real.
This is the case with Pei Luoan and Qu Zhizhen. They each have their own utilitarianism and ideas, but they all want to gain greater benefits by relying on the dead.
It's a play, everyone is watching the performance, it all depends on how these people plan!
"Father, you're too kind!" Qu Moying lowered her eyes and acted like a gentle and obedient daughter.
"It is indeed my fault... I owe you. If you want or need anything, just tell me. If I have the ability, I will get it for you." Qu Zhizhen sighed again, his eyes fell on Qu Moying, his expression becoming even gentler.
This is the same as saying nothing. If you have the ability but don't want to do something, you can say that you don't have the ability. It's just a nice-sounding statement. Anyone who takes it seriously is a fool.
But Qu Moying felt that he could actually be a "fool" for once, because his father loved him so much, felt so guilty and loved him so much, he could actually "empathize" with him and then put forward his "fool" request.
She didn't care what Qu Zhizhen's purpose was in asking her to come over. Since he was willing to be a "kind father", she was also willing to be a "gentle and well-behaved" daughter.
"Father... your daughter really has something to trouble you with!" Upon hearing Qu Zhizhen say this, Qu Moying seemed to hesitate for a moment, and said with a bit of coquettishness.
"What's the matter?" The smile on Qu Zhizhen's face froze, and then he said slowly.
This daughter seemed smart in the past, so why would she really make any requests now? It's already this time, she's about to marry into the British palace, what else can she ask for