"Jingyu County Lord said there will be a banquet in a few days, and he has invited my daughter to go. I want to ask my father, should I go to the banquet or not?"
Qu Moying smiled.
"There will be a banquet during this period? Why hold it at this time?" Qu Zhizhen breathed a sigh of relief, but then asked unhappily.
No matter whether it is Liu Jingyu or Qu Moying, both of them will become members of the royal family. One of them is the future Crown Princess and the other is the future Princess of England. No matter which one of them, they should not hold a banquet at this time.
"My daughter doesn't know either. It should be the intention of County Lord Jingyu, but this matter... My daughter is afraid that it is against the rules..." Qu Moying lowered her head, feeling very embarrassed. "My daughter has already replied to the post. It should be done in the next few days."
"What nonsense!" Qu Zhizhen said, "Why are you holding this kind of banquet now? I'll ask Minister Liu... about this matter and ask him if he knows the truth!"
The former Shangshu became himself. Whenever Qu Zhizhen saw Minister Liu, he was in a very good mood. When he had nothing to do, he was particularly willing to talk to Minister Liu to express his superior's respect for him.
For so many years, Minister Liu has been suppressing him. No matter how young and promising he was, others would only praise Minister Liu when talking about him. Qu Zhizhen was always the one who was suppressed. Now that he has been promoted and the two of them have switched positions, Qu Zhizhen is now completely arrogant and proud, and has let out the depression that has been in his heart for many years.
"Should we tell Minister Liu? Would this... be a bad idea?" Qu Moying asked anxiously.
"Whether it's you or Lady Jingyu, you can't be careless. You have to tell Minister Liu. Not only that, but when you see His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, your father will also have to tell His Royal Highness the Crown Prince." Qu Zhizhen thought for a moment and said in a deep voice.
"Father, this matter... Actually, let's not talk about it. Even if your daughter doesn't want to attend, you still shouldn't say anything." Qu Moying shook her head, her face full of embarrassment, "If Jingyu County Lord knew that it was you who said it, I'm afraid he would not like what you did!"
"I have nothing to regret, so why should I be afraid of County Lord Jingyu's opinion?" Qu Zhizhen said with a serious face.
Seeing him speak with high spirits, Qu Moying sneered in his heart. Just because the two young ladies of the Qu family had entered the Jingwang Mansion, this stepfather knew very well that Lady Jingyu and the Qu family were on two sides.
Now these words are just polite talk, if you take them seriously you will lose!
I thought so in my heart, but I was still hesitant on my face. After thinking for a while, I wanted to persuade him: "Father..."
"Okay, let's forget about this matter. Your father will take care of it for you. Even if we want to hold this banquet, it's not something you girls can do just by saying so. You have to file a case with the prince." Qu Zhizhen waved his hand and said impatiently. He didn't really want to solve any problems for Qu Moying. The most important thing had not been said yet.
"Yes, I'll follow my father's instructions." Qu Moying bowed and nodded in agreement. The invitation to the banquet had been sent out, so of course it had to be held. Even if this cheap father said more, it would be useless.
But at the same time, it is not without benefits, and these benefits are still to come...
"That's it. I'm just going to tell Minister Liu and His Royal Highness the Crown Prince. As for the outcome, it's not my place to discuss it." Qu Zhizhen coughed, looked at his daughter, gave an explanation, and then continued, "Forget about it. Someone from Prince Jing's Mansion came to ask us to help with something."
"What's the matter?" Qu Moying knew that Zhengwen had arrived, so she raised her little face and asked with some surprise.
Qu Zhizhen coughed again
, picked up the teacup beside him and took a sip, then put it down and said, "It's not a big deal, it's just about Miss Liu and Prince Jing. Princess Jing is the daughter of the general who assists the country. You should know about this, right?"
"My daughter knows!" Qu Moying nodded. Even though Liu Lanxin seldom appeared in front of the public, she still knew what she should know.
"The general's roots are in the border area, and he had always wanted to marry his daughter to someone close to him. He didn't expect that after Miss Liu came to Beijing, she was granted marriage and became the Princess of King Jing. Time is tight, and the wedding dowry is still at the border. Some have been shipped over, but some will be slower. His Royal Highness King Jing wants your second brother to go and help deliver the subsequent dowry. He may not be able to attend your wedding in time."
Qu Zhizhen said.
Qu Moying already knew that Qu Mingcheng would leave the capital after her wedding, but she had no idea why he would leave so suddenly and not attend her wedding.
Is this the reason why Prince Jing’s Mansion sent people here
That's why Qu Zhizhen wanted to say hello to me, and specially called me over to tell me. On the wedding day, it should be my brother who carried me across the bridge, and Qu Mingcheng had a heavy responsibility that day.
"Second brother is leaving now?" Qu Moying raised his eyes and looked at Qu Zhizhen. He was leaving in a hurry.
"Yes, based on the past few days, with the time wasted on the border, he may not be able to catch up with your wedding date." Qu Zhizhen nodded, "King Jing meant that there is no suitable person around him right now, so it is just right for your second brother to go out. Originally, your second brother would also go out for training after you got married, so this time he can be considered as training in advance."
"When you get married, if he can't come back in time, just let your elder brother carry you out. Anyway, with your elder brother around, he won't miss your auspicious time."
When getting married, it is best if the person who carries the bride out is a full brother. Of course, if there is no full brother, a cousin can also be used.
"If father thinks it's appropriate, let my second brother go." Qu Moying said calmly.
"We have to inform His Royal Highness the King of England about this matter." Qu Zhizhen frowned slightly and said, "Whether the King of England comes to pick up the bride or not, we have to let him know."
Pei Yuanjun's personality made Qu Zhizhen feel that he had to tell him even though it was just a small matter. If there was a fuss on the wedding day, he would lose both his face and dignity.
So, is this an attempt to shirk responsibility? He wants to please both King Jing and King Ying. This cheap father has always dreamed of pleasing both sides.
"Then please ask my father to write a letter to His Royal Highness the King of England and explain the matter." Qu Moying pretended not to understand what Qu Zhizhen meant and said softly.
"This... After all, it's not very good for me to write it. Ying'er, go back and tell the prince." Qu Zhizhen smiled, but his smile was a little dry.
If there was anyone he was truly afraid of, it was the King of England.
He was considered a well-informed man, but he just couldn't see through His Royal Highness the King of England, and he couldn't understand him, so he didn't dare to touch him easily.
He had previously promised the King of England that he would never again treat his youngest daughter unfairly. No matter what happened in the palace, he would favor his youngest daughter. He would never let the pair of children born to Yu embarrass his youngest daughter.
This is also an important reason why he was able to easily obtain the position of Shangshu.
He agreed to many conditions for the King of England, many of which were related to his daughter. Whether the King of England really cared about his daughter or it was just for his face,
, Qu Zhizhen didn't dare to really disobey Pei Yuanjun.
But this time, he didn't want to refuse King Jing.
The conditions offered by Prince Jing were very good. If Qu Mingcheng could send the dowry to the capital safely, nothing would happen. Prince Jing intended to find an opportunity to improve the status of his eldest daughter.
If you are promoted to the rank of concubine, you will become a concubine.
One daughter married Prince Jing as a concubine, and the other daughter became the wife of Prince Ying. Qu Zhizhen himself was the Minister of Works. The overall status of the Qu family was greatly improved, and he had unlimited possibilities in the future.
Thinking of this, he immediately became full of energy, nodded repeatedly, and was overjoyed.
Originally he thought it was not a big deal, his son was leaving earlier, and he also followed the King of England's words and did not want to let his youngest daughter suffer, so he let his son leave for a while early. The relationship between the two is not good now, but his daughter has to get married after all, and a married daughter is like spilled water, and after a period of time, she will always rely on her brothers from her mother's side.
If there is any problem, it is the business of their two biological mothers. Both Xiao Yue and Yu are dead now.
But as soon as the people from Prince Jing's mansion left, Qu Zhizhen felt that something was wrong. His son was going to be carried out to marry by his youngest daughter. This matter could be a big deal or a small one. If the King of Ying disagreed, he would be in trouble.
After thinking about it, he called his daughter over.
"Father, I have only chatted with His Royal Highness the King of England a few times and have never said anything to him. Now... it is not right for me to write to him." Qu Moying refused softly.
Qu Zhizhen's face darkened: "It's not a big deal. You're getting married soon and will be husband and wife from now on. Just write a letter and explain everything clearly, that's all."
"Father... it's really inconvenient for my daughter." Qu Moying still shook her head and refused.
Qu Zhizhen's face looked even uglier, and he said gloomily, "If you really don't want to write, your father will write it for you. You just need to give your father the golden seal in your hand and press it on it."
The golden seal of the Princess of England has fallen into Qu Moying's hands.
Using the seal means Qu Moying's intention. No matter whether she wrote it or not, it expresses her intention, and she is going to marry Pei Yuanjun. If nothing happens, it would be the best. But if something happens, everyone will only say that it was she who ordered the move, and it was Pei Yuanjun who ordered the move.
At the critical moment when Pei Luoan and Pei Yusheng were fighting for the throne, this incident would make people feel that Pei Yuanjun had already taken sides and stood on the side of King Jing.
This means trying to push the blame on Qu Moying and put the blame on Pei Yuanjun.
Qu Moying sneered in her heart. This cheap father was really a scumbag. Even though she didn't think highly of Pei Luoan, she didn't think highly of Pei Yusheng either. She didn't intend to become a stepping stone for others with Pei Yuanjun.
"Father, the seal of the British princess has been sent back before." Qu Moying said calmly, his eyes were calm when he raised them, as if it were real.
"This... when did it happen?" Qu Zhizhi choked and asked anxiously.
"Before my father took the position of Shangshu, my daughter was in the hot spring villa, and His Royal Highness the King of England sent someone to pick her up." Qu Moying opened her clear eyes and talked nonsense.
Before Qu Zhizhen became the Shangshu, Pei Yuanjun had warned him. Although she didn't know what she said, it must have made Qu Zhizhen feel uneasy. With Qu Zhizhen's personality, he didn't dare to ask Pei Yuanjun whether he had taken the golden seal...
Therefore, it was natural and reasonable for her to tell this lie.