"The Princess of England is indeed the most blessed. When I saw the Crown Princess before, she was already as beautiful as a flower. I thought there was no such a beautiful person in the world. But now I see the Princess of England again..." A palace concubine laughed tenderly when she said this, and all the meaning was left in her unfinished words.
Liu Jingyu sat aside, twisting the handkerchief in his hand fiercely, but then relaxed, raised his eyes and looked at Qu Moying, with the smile on his face still.
Qu Moying didn't care about such provocative words. The relationship between her and Liu Jingyu couldn't be explained in a few words.
This level of provocation was harmless to her.
After the greeting, Pei Yuanjun was about to take her away.
"The King of England is leaving the palace?" The Queen finally spoke, asking in a condescending manner.
"I still have to go to the imperial study. The emperor has something to tell me." Pei Yuanjun said.
"In that case, let's keep the Princess of England for now. If the King of England takes her out now, she will just stroll around the garden. It will also be a hassle, so it's better to have some fun here. After the King of England finishes his business with the Emperor, he can take the Princess of England away." The Queen said.
What he said made sense. Qu Moying did not object to it and nodded silently to Pei Yuanjun. Although there were so many concubines here and it looked like a grand occasion, she was not afraid.
Seeing that she wanted to stay, Pei Yuanjun hesitated for a moment and nodded: "Then I'll trouble the Queen to take care of it."
"King of England, just go ahead. I will take care of everything here." The Queen Mother said, waving her hand. Many concubines who came to watch the fun left one by one.
Some of the eldest princesses and the grand princesses had no intention of staying to talk and left together. They came today just to pay their respects, to get to know the people, and to meet the future Princess of England.
Suddenly, there were fewer people in the hall, leaving only the Empress, Noble Concubine He, and a few concubines. It seemed that these concubines either relied on the Empress's power or sided with Noble Concubine He.
Liu Jingyu also sat on the right side of the Queen, and he and Concubine He accompanied the Queen on the left and right.
The Queen Mother offered them a seat, and Qu Moying held Yuxiu's hand and sat down. She was indeed very tired after the journey, and being able to sit down was the best thing.
"Princess Ying, how is the issue of your dowry going?" Concubine He asked with a smile, but her eyes fell on the phoenix hairpin on Qu Moying's head and she stared at it for a few more times, her eyes unclear.
"I don't know. The prince told me not to interfere in this matter. He will handle it himself." Qu Moying said softly.
“Empress, who on earth would do such a thing? First it was the Crown Princess’ dowry, and then it was the Princess of England’s dowry. Fortunately, the King of England’s guards were capable, so the Princess of England was spared from the Crown Princess’ dowry.” Concubine He gently wiped the corner of her lips with a handkerchief and looked at the Queen beside her with a smile.
The Queen's face darkened. "Who would know about this? Maybe they just can't stand the good of the Crown Prince and the King of England. Aren't they still investigating? Once they find out, they will not be forgiven and will be severely punished."
When the Queen Mother talked about this, she felt a dull pain in her heart. She glanced at Liu Jingyu with a hint of displeasure.
"Fortunately, the wives of the royal family are all stable and won't make a fuss. Otherwise, I don't know what rumors would spread outside. But as for Miss Liu, doesn't the imperial concubine think that this is a little inappropriate?"
"Miss Liu was also misunderstood that day." Concubine He knew
She was talking about what happened on the day of the Crown Prince's wedding. She explained with a smile, and glanced at Qu Moying again, "That day, the Princess of England was also there. Why don't you let the Princess of England tell us what happened at that time and why it turned out so badly."
"Princess Ying, please tell me!" The Queen snorted coldly and turned her gaze to Qu Moying.
The Empress and Concubine He were arguing with each other, but in the end, the matter was brought back to Qu Moying. Qu Moying didn't want to get involved at first, but now it seems that she can't just not get involved. These two people just came up and pushed the matter in front of her. Are they asking her to express her stance
They really treat her as a soft persimmon, anyone can pinch her if they want!
Looking up slightly, Qu Moying smiled lightly and calmly: "Reporting to the two majesties, I don't know what happened that day. I don't know why Miss Liu has been following me. I don't understand why the Crown Princess's dowry was not put away properly, but was in a mess. What I don't understand even more is who the maid in the Crown Prince's Mansion is. I wonder if she has been found?"
During this period, everyone's attention was focused on the dowry issue. What happened in the Prince's Mansion that day was suppressed within a small circle. Although the Empress and Concubine He heard about it, they were both very angry, but they did not take it seriously. Now, after hearing what Qu Moying said, both of them looked unhappy.
This girl just became the Princess of England and she dared to say such things. Was she doing it on purpose
However, when they thought about what Qu Moying said about treating everyone equally and not favoring anyone, the two of them breathed a sigh of relief. Of course, what they cared about was not Qu Moying's attitude, but Pei Yuanjun's attitude.
Pei Yuanjun's attitude is crucial to whether his son will ascend to the throne in the future.
It was previously thought that Pei Yuanjun was doomed. Both the Empress and Concubine He were secretly ready to make a move, trying to seize the initiative.
Unexpectedly, not only was there no punishment, but it was his own son who punished him. Now seeing that the emperor summoned Pei Yuanjun again, it meant that he continued to favor him.
For the time being, they couldn't do anything to Pei Yuanjun, so they wanted to start with Qu Moying.
There has been no mistress in the Prince of Ying's Palace for so many years. Pei Yuanjun seemed to have no weaknesses, but now it seems that he does. This is also the most important reason why the Queen Mother and Concubine He brought the matter directly to Qu Moying just now.
It also forced her to express her opinion.
For a new bride, what does it matter even if she marries Pei Yuanjun
The two men had thought of many possibilities, but they did not expect Qu Moying to answer so calmly. Both of them were not polite, but what they said was the truth, without any ambiguity.
Is it that you really don’t understand, or are you just young and ignorant
"I heard that the painting that was torn from the Crown Princess's dowry was a painting of a fertility-giving river clam. Princess Ying had seen it before, but in the end, Duke Qi's Mansion gave it to the Crown Princess." Concubine He reacted faster than the Queen and stopped asking about what happened. Everyone knew that Liu Lanxin's intention at the time was not good. She was clearly just watching the show, or was planning to take advantage of the situation.
If we continue talking about this topic, Liu Lanxin will be at a disadvantage. Moreover, Liu Lanxin has not officially married into the royal family yet. Just for this reason, she will be at a disadvantage against Qu Moying and Liu Jingyu.
Concubine He was the best at judging the situation, so of course she changed the topic and brought the subject to Liu Jingyu and Qu Moying.
"I don't know. When I went in, Miss Liu was standing there. There were torn pieces of paper on the ground. I don't know.
What was torn apart.”
Qu Moying said calmly.
Liu Jingyu lowered his head slightly, his eyes slightly red, and he looked very aggrieved.
"I heard that the Princess of England also likes that painting?" Concubine He changed the topic again.
"Your Majesty, I have never seen it and I don't know whether I like it or not." Qu Moying smiled slightly and said neither humbly nor arrogantly.
"I heard that there was an embroidered table screen in Princess Ying's dowry, and it was embroidered with a picture of fertility-giving river clams. How could Princess Ying embroider it if she had never seen it before?" Concubine He smiled and seemed to be gossiping.
Before Qu Moying's wedding, many embroiderers came into the mansion. These embroiderers were all from outside and came in and out every day. It was not surprising that someone accidentally saw the table screen that Qu Moying was wearing. Moreover, in order to let people see it, she deliberately took it out several times to avoid confusion.
He looked at Concubine He deeply. No wonder the emperor favored her for so many years. She was so smart that no one could compare to her.
"What the Imperial Concubine said is true, but this table screen was not embroidered according to the one in Duke Qi's Mansion. It was Miss Qi who said that I drew it myself. I don't know whether it is similar to the real fertility clams in the river." Qu Moying was prepared and said frankly to Imperial Concubine He.
I have never seen it, so there is no jealousy, or wanting to take it for myself. If I can't get it, I will simply tear up the painting. Who would tear up a painting they have never seen for no reason
Besides, that’s the Prince’s Mansion!
"Sister, I think what the Princess of England said makes sense. This painting or something like that must have been an accident. It was just someone bumped into it. No one is a fool to do such a thankless task. I asked Miss Liu before, and she had never seen this painting either."
Concubine He was indeed a woman of great eloquence. With just a few words, she used Qu Moying's testimony to prove that Liu Lanxin would never do such a thing.
There was a hint of sarcasm in Qu Moying's eyes. If it was herself that was seen this time, then she would have a reason, after all, she also embroidered the table screen. It would be unreasonable for her to say that to Liu Lanxin, but she could not prove her innocence.
"My Royal Concubine, this matter has passed! Miss Liu has already apologized to the Crown Princess and Princess Ying. What's past is past. My Royal Concubine also knows what the Emperor meant. Now is a time of trouble. It's better not to cause any more trouble, so as not to embarrass everyone. But my Royal Concubine, I still have to remind you that you have to manage the Prince Jing's Mansion well in the future."
The Queen Mother was no pushover either. Upon hearing what Concubine He said, she immediately retorted and directly used the Emperor to put pressure on her. Liu Lanxin apologized. Even if she did it, the reason she was not held accountable was because she was going to marry Prince Jing.
"My Lady, what do you think of me giving Miss Liu a jade ruler?" The Queen raised her face and suddenly smiled, saying meaningfully.
Concubine He's expression changed slightly. Was she going to let everyone know that Liu Lanxin had misbehaved
"Empress, since this is what the Emperor means, there is no need for my sister to make a big deal out of it. What's done is done. From now on, let the Crown Princess sort out her dowry. The ones that were damaged before cannot be mixed in with the ones that are damaged later." Concubine He said in a gentle voice, but she looked at the Empress with a mocking tone.
Qu Moying sat there quietly, watching the two people in the harem fighting, rolled her watery eyes, and finally looked at Liu Jingyu.
Liu Jingyu looked very excited...