One peach kills three warriors, Pei Luoan certainly doesn't think it's right.
But the dowry issue was Liu Jingyu's issue. Ji Hanyue didn't have so many issues back then. Could it be that Liu Jingyu and he were really incompatible, or that Liu Jingyu was really not worthy of him
Is this a warning from God or Ji Hanyue to herself
With this idea in mind, Pei Luoan did not return to the bridal chamber, but went directly to the study. After sitting down in the study, he asked someone to investigate the matter.
There were secret guards, but they only saw Liu Lanxin following Qu Moying from a distance and knew nothing about what happened afterwards.
During the day, especially at this time, the secret guards are not suitable for much movement, as their observation range is limited, and they are basically in the outer courtyard, guarding the prince.
The guards acted quickly and investigated, but they did not find anything about the maid, but they did find a midwife. It was said that the midwife happened to pass by there and did see the fourth young lady Qu coming out with the maid. The two parties did not meet, and it is not known whether the fourth young lady of the Qu family saw the midwife.
Since Fourth Miss Yiqu did not mention that there was a maid who could serve as a witness, she probably did not see this maid.
What the old woman said confirmed that what the fourth young lady of the Qu family said was true. The most suspicious person was Miss Liu. In his own house, Pei Luoan suspected not Ji Youran, but Liu Jingyu.
This is not to say that Pei Luoan believes in Ji Youran. It is just that Ji Youran has been very obedient during this period. He would go to the Buddhist temple from time to time to burn incense and worship Ji Hanyue. He was very pious and repeatedly thanked Ji Hanyue for sending the child here.
The affairs of the mansion were also handed over early.
Originally, the affairs of the mansion were to be handed over after Liu Jingyu entered the house. In order to show that he had no other ideas, Ji Youran had already returned the management power to Pei Luoan.
Pei Luoan was very satisfied with this. If his wife and concubines were not harmonious, his family affairs would not be prosperous. Only if his wife and concubines were harmonious could he have the greatest energy to deal with the outside world.
When Pei Yusheng left, he kept mentioning "dowry", which made Pei Luoan subconsciously suspect Liu Jingyu. Although Liu Jingyu had no time and was not familiar with the layout of the East Palace, why was it such a coincidence
If this really wasn't Liu Jingyu's fault, then maybe it was God's will
Pei Luoan didn't like it no matter which aspect it was. After thinking about it, he asked someone to summon Ji Youran over.
Ji Youran came in and bowed to Pei Luoan: "I greet His Royal Highness the Crown Prince."
"Get up!" Pei Luoan raised his head and motioned for her to get up and sit aside.
Ji Youran supported her slender waist with her hand, carefully helped the maid to get up, sat down on a chair beside her, and touched her barely visible belly with her hand. She smiled gently, "Your Highness, you should be going to the Crown Princess' place now. Why are you still here at this time?"
"Something happened in the East Palace today, did you know?" Pei Luoan's gaze was fixed on Ji Youran's face. He found the unhealed scar on her face very annoying.
"Your Highness, I have been resting today and I didn't know what happened. Is it... something that disturbed Your Highness?" Ji Youran said in surprise. She stood up with the help of the maid and bowed deeply to Pei Luoan. "Your Highness, it's all my fault. Don't be angry."
Pei Luoan felt comfortable with the look of admitting his mistake without saying anything.
Reached out and pressed
This kind of Ji Youran was the Ji Youran in his memory. "Sit down first. Be careful of the baby in your belly. This matter has nothing to do with you. I just want to ask."
"Your Highness, I was familiar with a few managers in the past. Do you want to call them over to ask?" Ji Youran said softly, her eyes falling on Pei Luoan, full of affection, her beautiful eyes were full of pity.
"This... forget it, nothing happened, just go back and have a good rest." Pei Luoan really wanted to ask Ji Youran, but seeing how she spoke and acted, he felt very comfortable in his heart, and felt that this matter could not have anything to do with her. Until now, Ji Youran had not mentioned the word "dowry".
Come to think of it, she is just a concubine now, and a pregnant one at that. This matter cannot be known to others. She was forbidden to come here before and was asked to stay in her own yard. Ji Youran was also very obedient and should not have sent anyone out to inquire about the news.
"Your Highness, I'm not in a hurry to leave. I'd like to talk to you." Ji Youran said softly, her face full of concern.
"Go back first, I have important things to do." Pei Luoan waved his hand, signaling her to leave.
Ji Youran knew what to do and said nothing more. She just looked at Pei Luoan reluctantly for a few times, bit her lip, and left with the maid's hand with a sour look in her eyes.
There is no intention of disobeying at all.
Pei Luoan frowned. He liked Ji Youran like this, but as soon as he saw the scar on her face that was difficult to hide, he still found it an eyesore.
That love has also faded a lot.
After thinking for a long time in the study, he took the eunuch to the courtyard where the wedding would take place today.
The servants in the yard saw him coming and knelt in the yard. Pei Luoan strode in. Liu Jingyu had already combed her hair, changed into light clothes, and sat on the bed. Hearing the noise outside, she raised her pretty face and looked towards the door expectantly. She had waited too long. The maid looked outside several times but didn't see the prince coming.
It finally came to this moment, and I felt relieved in one breath.
Pei Luoan walked in, waved his hand, and signaled the maids inside to go down.
Liu Jingyu's two maids didn't dare to retreat like this. They looked at Liu Jingyu cautiously, but saw Pei Luoan's cold eyes also sweeping over. They panicked and hurriedly retreated.
"My Lady, do you know what happened in the East Palace today?" Pei Luoan asked straight to the point, his burning eyes falling on Liu Jingyu's delicate face.
Liu Jingyu was originally very good-looking, and at this moment, against the backdrop of the red glow, she looked even more beautiful than a peach blossom, more charming than a flower.
But this look did not cause the slightest ripple in Pei Luoan's eyes.
"Your Highness, are you talking about Miss Liu? She came here before and said something, but I didn't understand it. It was not convenient to say much in front of outsiders at the time, so I just agreed to it." Liu Jingyu thought for a moment and said, showing the understanding and propriety of a crown princess, with a beaming smile.
"Agree to all of them? If Miss Liu committed an unforgivable crime, would the county lady agree to it?" Pei Luoan said unhappily, because her words made him lose face in front of Pei Yusheng, and he still felt unhappy when he thought about it now.
"Your Highness, what exactly did Miss Liu do wrong?" Liu Jingyu hurriedly responded to his words.
"You don't know?" Pei Luoan snorted coldly. He really didn't believe what happened next to him.
Jade knew nothing.
"I really don't know. I asked someone to ask about it later, and they said that a scroll or something was torn. I don't know what it was specifically. I'm a little inconvenienced today."
Liu Jingyu said softly, slowly lowering his head, feeling extremely aggrieved.
"Is there really something wrong with your dowry? Why does something always go wrong?" Pei Luoan frowned and looked at Liu Jingyu and suddenly asked.
"Your Highness..." Liu Jingyu suddenly looked up and said in horror, can such words be said casually
"Hasn't the dowry issue been dealt with before? The damaged ones have been taken back by your family, so why would they be placed in the side courtyard?" Pei Luoan said unhappily.
He had suffered a lot today, from Pei Yusheng, Pei Yuanjun, no matter which one, he felt very aggrieved. He was the crown prince, but he was forced to this extent by two princes. He felt an inexplicable anger in his heart. If it weren't for Liu Jingyu's dowry that had not been dealt with, nothing would have happened today!
"Your Highness, the bad ones have been taken back. Some of them have damage on the outside, but the inside is fine." Liu Jingyu couldn't help but defend himself.
"It's just these few things. If they are damaged, just take them back. Do you think I am missing your things?" Pei Luoan said, "There are not many things in your house. If I take them all back for you as a dowry, what will happen to your brothers and sisters? You can't just not leave some for them just because you are marrying me!"
Pei Luoan was also venting his anger on Liu Jingyu, and his words were particularly harsh.
Liu Jingyu didn't get Pei Luoan's gentle words to comfort her, and was directly scolded and fainted. She raised her head with tears in her eyes: "Your Highness... Your Highness, I didn't."
"Whether there is or not, you know it yourself. After a while, go to Dabei Temple or Qingyun Temple to make a wish, burn incense, and ask the Bodhisattva to bless you, so that you won't be criticized for your improper behavior."
Pei Luoan said angrily, looking around, bright red brocade, bright red wedding characters, bright red bed, and a bright red Liu Jingyu...
This feeling is a very good thing for others, but Pei Luoan felt depressed. Entering such a room, he felt depressed. This scene, coupled with the irritation of previous events, made him feel uncomfortable here. Even Liu Jingyu looked a bit pretentious.
Whether it was because of Liu Jingyu or because of Liu Jingyu's dowry, Pei Luoan was unhappy today, and he felt even more unhappy with her.
"Your Highness, these are all nonsense told by those fools. Your Highness is wise and brave, how can you believe such words, Your Highness..." Liu Jingyu became anxious when he heard Pei Luoan's words.
If she went to worship Buddha right after her wedding, the previous rumors might become more likely to be true. How could she act like a princess in front of others and sit in the position of princess with full legitimacy
"Okay, okay, I'm not feeling well today, so I won't be here with the Crown Princess." Pei Luoan interrupted Liu Jingyu rudely, turned around and strode out. He felt like he couldn't breathe if he stayed here any longer. The bright red in front of him made him feel uncomfortable. Was it Ji Hanyue's intention, or was it God's will? "Tear off all these bright red things tomorrow. They're annoying to look at."
No matter which one it is, he can't stay here peacefully now. He should just talk quietly tonight...