This is actually true.
In the outside world, elegance and beauty are considered beautiful. A woman can have just ordinary beauty, but she must have literary talent to complement it, so that her beauty will have a bit of elegance.
Such a charming appearance is the most objectionable.
The requirements for a lady from an aristocratic family are that she must have a delicate appearance and cannot have any coquettish look, which is not presentable and is not what a wife should have. Her literary talent must naturally be appreciated by others, which is why there are so many talented women. Even if she is not a talented woman, she must create a reputation as one. She cannot let people think that a lady from a certain family is naturally talentless and stupid.
As far as current appearance is concerned, Qu Moying's appearance is not the type that is considered the most beautiful nowadays. The corners of her eyes are dark red and slightly upturned. When she smiles, her eyes are misty, which makes her extremely charming.
However, no one could say a bad thing about Qu Moying's appearance. Her complexion was so delicate that everyone would be stunned at first sight. Moreover, she had an aura that made her seem a thousand miles away from others. Her coldness diluted her charm, making her more graceful. One could tell at a glance that she was a lady from a wealthy family.
Even if one would not admit it, one has to admit that Miss Qu Si is extremely beautiful. Those so-called elegance and beauty pale in comparison to her.
So, after Qi Xiangyu finished speaking, she laughed too.
In the face of true beauty, any standards are meaningless.
"It seems like your elder brother really likes Miss Zhou Er. Could it be that he has met her several times before?" Qi Xiangyu became interested and came over to ask.
"You must have seen it before!" Qu Moying smiled and pushed away Qi Xiangyu's face.
She was also very curious about what kind of person the second young lady of the Zhou family was. Some things made her feel strange...
On the fifteenth day of the first lunar month, the marriage between the Qu Mansion and the Kangyang Marquis Mansion was lively but very low-key. It was just an engagement and not too many people were invited. The two families just sat down, recognized each other and had a meal together.
Qu Moying was responsible for receiving Miss Zhou Er in the inner courtyard.
At first glance, this Miss Zhou Er is indeed very pretty and good-looking. She doesn't look timid at all and is very forthright and likable.
Not only did Mrs. Luo feel relieved and satisfied, but even the old lady thought it was quite good, and that her grandson did have good vision, which was quite good.
Qu Moying accompanied Miss Zhou Er to enjoy the scenery in the garden. They found a pavilion, surrounded it on three sides with curtains, and left an opening facing the roadside so that they could bask in the sun and enjoy the scenery.
There are snacks prepared in the pavilion, which were made early in the morning and then placed in the steamer. They are still hot when they are taken out, and have a slightly sweet smell, which is very tempting.
"Miss Zhou Er, please try it. It tastes really good!" Qu Moying pushed the pastry in front of her forward with a smile.
"Thank you, Miss Qu Si." Miss Zhou Er picked up a piece of cake, took a small bite, and nodded repeatedly: "It's really good, it tastes good."
As he said this, he placed the pastry in his hand on the stone table and wiped it carefully twice with the handkerchief, which meant that he would not eat it anymore.
"I heard that Miss Qu Si's hand was injured before. Is it serious? Is she healed now?" After wiping her hand a few times, Miss Zhou Er looked up and asked with concern.
"It's ready." Qu Moying raised his hand and said with a smile.
"There's still a scar on it... that hasn't healed completely, right?" Miss Zhou Er's eyes moved from Qu Moying's hand to
After looking around, he pointed to the palm of her hand and asked.
Qu Moying looked back and said disapprovingly: "It's healed, but this scar won't heal in a day or two."
"We have scar-removing ointment in our house. I happened to bring a bottle here today. Miss Four, please try it and see if it works." Miss Zhou Er smiled and waved to the maid behind her.
The maid came over, took out a small porcelain bottle from her sleeve and handed it over.
Miss Zhou Er took it and placed it in front of Qu Moying, "Miss Qu Si, please ask the doctor to take a look and see if it is suitable and can be used?"
Who would bring such a thing when visiting? Needless to say, he must have brought it specially.
This gift is very much in line with the wishes of those who are injured or have scars.
"Thank you, Miss Zhou Er. It's very thoughtful of you." Qu Moying said politely with a smile, and did not refuse, allowing Yu Dong to take the porcelain vase.
"It's nothing. It's something our family had, passed down from our ancestors. But it's really good for removing scars. I fell and got injured when I was a child, and the injury was quite serious. Now I'm fine." Miss Zhou Er pointed to her forehead and said to Qu Moying with a smile.
There really didn't seem to be any serious injury on her fair forehead. Even if Miss Zhou Er had told him, Qu Moying couldn't see any scar from a fall.
"I really can't believe it, it looks like it's very useful." Qu Moying exclaimed, "I didn't expect Miss Zhou Er's ancestors had such a good thing!"
Young ladies from aristocratic families value their dignity the most. If something happens to her face, it will affect her entire life.
Miss Zhou Er's gift was given at the right time. At least for Qu Moying, it was really the right gift.
As the future Princess of England, she naturally didn't want to marry with a scar on her hand.
Hand injuries are easy to treat, but the scar on the hand is not so easy to treat. The imperial physician has prescribed medicine, which is effective, but it still needs to be taken care of and the scar will slowly disappear. So Qu Moying still has a scar on his hand.
"I heard that our ancestors had studied medicine in depth. Although they did not enter the palace to become imperial physicians due to their status, their medical skills were extremely advanced at the time. It's just that none of us, the descendants, have learned the essence of it. We just use the few prescriptions left by our ancestors and live off their old knowledge."
Miss Tuesday explained.
"It turns out that there was an ancestor of the Kangyang Marquisate who was so skilled in medicine." Qu Moying admired sincerely. Generally, the children of aristocratic families, if they have talent, will go for the literary field in preparation for serving as officials in the court in the future. Few of them concentrate on medical skills. With their status, they usually would not stay in the palace to be imperial physicians. So learning this medical skill seems to be useless.
"It's all in the past. What belonged to our ancestors belongs to them, and what belongs to us is ours." Miss Zhou Er sighed, her smile a little forced. "Miss Qu Si also knows about my family. For so many years, we have been ordinary people. Now we have finally restored the glory of our ancestors, but I'm afraid... in the end, it may not all come true."
Miss Tuesday said this, lowering her head.
"Why did Miss Zhou Er say that?" Qu Moying asked.
"My father and mother were very happy to know that we were going to get engaged to your family. They thought that with your family, our uncles and brothers could return to officialdom. But in fact, although the Kangyang Marquis's family was a little far away from power, they lived a good life and there were not so many disputes.
, but just a dull life."
Miss Tuesday said self-deprecatingly.
This is almost like exposing one's own shortcomings. Qu Moying couldn't help but be shocked: "Miss Zhou Er, why do you have to be so modest? I heard that the Kangyang Marquis Mansion was once the right-hand man of Duke Yu. Now that Duke Yu has restored everything he had before, he will definitely not forget the Kangyang Marquis Mansion." Qu Moying advised.
"Miss Qu Si also said that it was in the past. If it was in the past, how can it be the same as now? The past is in the past. Look at the powerful officials in the past dynasties. Which one is still alive today? The prosperity of the past is just a dream. Although this dream continues, it is still fake after all."
Miss Zhou Er looked outside the pavilion, sighed again, and then seemed to come to her senses. She quickly smiled apologetically at Qu Moying: "Miss Qu Si, I'm not talking about you!"
"Me?" Qu Moying raised her eyebrows slightly, showing some interest. If she didn't explain this sentence, Qu Moying really couldn't associate it with herself at once, but when she said this, she found that there were indeed some other meanings in it.
Isn't Pei Yuanjun a powerful official? He looks like he is on the road to becoming a treacherous official, and he will never come back...
So, these are all false? We should not covet such things
"I spoke out of turn." Miss Zhou Er stood up and bowed to Qu Moying, smiling more humbly. "I heard that Miss Qu Si is going to marry into the Prince of England's palace. Now her hand is injured. What should I do with some necessary dowry? Do you need my help?"
After today, even if the two families are officially engaged, it is reasonable for Miss Zhou Er to help Qu Moying with embroidery.
But I don't know why these words are so strange. They were originally just talking about the Zhou Mansion, but I don't know how they ended up leaning towards Qu Moying's dowry, and at such a crucial point, it's impossible not to think too much about it.
"Thank you Miss Zhou Er. Miss Qi has been busy with me these days. Besides, my hand is injured. His Royal Highness the King of England knows it and didn't ask too much of me." Qu Moying said.
"I heard that Miss Qu Si has an excellent destiny. Although she suffered some hardships when she was young, after the disaster, she is not only blessed herself, but also benefits others. It is an excellent destiny." Miss Zhou Er spoke of this matter with envy on her face. Everyone has been talking about this recently. They all say that Miss Qu Si has a good destiny and that it is the key to her becoming the Princess of England.
"It's just nonsense. Miss Zhou Er doesn't have to believe it." Qu Moying waved his hand indifferently.
"How can it be nonsense? I heard that the Royal Astronomical Observatory also said so. Miss Qu Si's fate will be of great benefit to the King of England. It can cure all his illnesses and keep blessings instead of disasters." Miss Zhou Er continued, and it was obvious that she was truly envious.
So, my fate is to protect Pei Yuanjun from disaster? The title of "bringing good fortune" is really more and more firmly on Qu Moying's head.
"I'm sorry to have embarrassed you, Miss Zhou Er." This time, Qu Moying stopped explaining and said with a smile.
"Miss Qu Si, can you tell me your horoscope to see where my fate differs from yours? When I had nothing to do in the mansion, I was very interested in books like the I Ching. I used to calculate my own fate, but no matter how I calculated it, it was always average. I really want to see where I differ from you. I wonder if Miss Qu Si can help me solve this puzzle?"
Miss Tuesday asked softly, her face full of expectation...