Liu Jingyu just sat there quietly, and even when the topic of her was mentioned, she only raised her head slightly.
She was also involved in the silent struggle between the Empress and Concubine He, but even so, she didn't say anything. Only this time her actions became abnormal.
He looked at Qu Moying's hairline with horror, where a phoenix hairpin was inserted, trembling slightly, making Qu Moying look more beautiful than a flower.
"Seven Phoenix Hairpin." Liu Jingyu murmured to herself. Her voice was not loud, but the concubines around her all heard it.
The hairpin is not big, and the phoenixes drawn with gold thread are scattered on the top of the hairpin in an orderly manner. If you don’t look carefully, you won’t notice that there are seven phoenixes perched on it.
The Seven Phoenixes have always been a design for the Crown Princess, and not something that an ordinary princess can wear.
"Empress, Princess Ying has violated the rules." A concubine pointed at Qu Moying's bun and suddenly stood up.
With just one word "violation of the rules", there was a lot of room for manipulation. The Empress and Concubine He both shut up and turned their eyes to Qu Moying.
"Princess Ying, why don't you apologize?" another concubine shouted harshly.
Qu Moying stood up, her watery eyes silently slid across the faces of the concubines, and then she asked slowly: "What are you ladies talking about? I don't understand."
"Even if you are the Princess of England, you shouldn't do such a thing. What's the meaning of this phoenix hairpin? Could it be that the Princess of England feels that the position of the Princess of England is not enough and wants to move up a level?" The concubine who spoke before said sternly.
These words were almost heart-piercing, almost pointing directly at Qu Moying's nose and saying that Pei Yuanjun was plotting to usurp the throne.
Such a huge hat fell upon them, not to mention a newlywed like Qu Moying, even a high-ranking official outside would not be able to bear it at this time.
The Queen Mother said nothing, but looked at Qu Moying meaningfully.
Concubine He narrowed her eyes and also looked at Qu Moying's reaction.
"What does your majesty mean? Why is it so hard to understand? Go up? Where to go? Please explain it clearly, your majesty." Qu Moying looked at the concubine indifferently, her watery eyes turned smartly, and her eyes were as clear as water.
She seemed to really not understand the other meanings in the words, and her frankness made people feel that she did not understand at all and had never thought about it, so she was so confused when she was questioned.
"Your hairpin... violates the rules?" The concubine gritted her teeth. She didn't expect Qu Moying to be so calm.
"What regulations were violated?" Qu Moying said calmly.
"There are seven phoenixes on your hairpin. Only the Crown Princess can wear a seven-phoenix hairpin. I remember that the Princess of England is just a princess, right?" The concubine pointed at the phoenix hairpin on Qu Moying's head and testified.
"The Seven-Phoenix Hairpin is for the Crown Princess's formal dress. No one else is allowed to wear it, otherwise it will be considered as treason." Another concubine suddenly said loudly.
When these words came out, everyone was stunned.
They didn't care whether Qu Moying was plotting treason or not, but this statement clearly involved Pei Yuanjun. Anyone who dared to say that Pei Yuanjun was plotting treason was really asking for his life.
"Princess of England, why do you want to rebel?" This man choked and realized his previous slip of the tongue, so he hurried to make amends.
Narrowing down the scope...
Qu Moying raised her head and looked at her silently. After she finished speaking, she smiled and said, "My lady, do I intend to rebel? This is a big deal. The big deal of treason must be examined by the emperor.
That's right, why don't you go with me to the former dynasty to see if this so-called treason is true?"
She had a pretty face, but her face was too pale. Anyone could see that she was not in good health. It was okay to say that she violated the rules based on a hairpin, but it was absolutely impossible to accuse her of treason.
Unless the King of England is plotting treason.
But let alone a concubine, even the Queen Mother and Concubine He would not dare to say such a thing.
"You... you are quibbling. It is obvious that you violated the rules first and then attempted treason. The Queen is here, so please let the Queen decide on the issue." The concubine said sternly.
Seeing that she looked tough on the outside but weak on the inside, Qu Moying didn't care. This was a warning to herself. If not this, then that. She had prepared for it before she came.
She knew very well that it was impossible for this conspiracy to only target her, but she still left such a big loophole, hoping that she would be shocked, frightened and panicked, and then they would stand up to help her. Then, no matter what she did in the future, she would be weaker and would have to get close to one of them.
This is another game between the Queen Mother and Concubine He, and what is at stake is their own Prince of England's Palace.
So the issue is not whether there is a flaw or not, but whether they want to find it. It’s just that this hairpin is more eye-catching, so it’s impossible for them not to see it, making it easier for them to find flaws...
The reason why they waited until this moment to launch the attack was because the atmosphere between the Empress and Concubine He was too tense.
"Empress, since this lady thinks that I am plotting treason, please send me to the front for questioning. The most important thing for the family and the country is the state. I really don't understand how a little weak woman like me could plot treason? How could she be so capable of treason?"
Qu Moying calmly bowed to the Queen Mother. Since the Queen Mother was not going to leave, she would help her first.
The Queen's face was as gloomy as water and she said nothing.
"What nonsense are you talking about the previous dynasty? You are just a woman in the backyard. Even if you are a princess, you are still under the control of the Queen. Does it mean that just because you are the Princess of England, the Queen can't control you?" The concubine continued angrily, looking fair and just.
Qu Moying didn't care about this bluffing look. He just looked at the Queen Mother. Now it was the Queen Mother who spoke last.
"Please investigate clearly, Your Majesty." Qu Moying stopped trying to explain and bowed slightly. "This hairpin was given to me by the King of England. Shouldn't I ask him? It just so happens that the King of England is also with the Emperor. If he interrogates me as well, it will be clearer and save Your Majesty from having to find a witness."
When other newcomers first arrived at the palace, they were nervous about everything they did. Even though Liu Jingyu had been there for a few days, he was still very cautious when he entered the palace, fearing that there would be the slightest mistake. No matter who said something, he would always smile. Even though he knew that Concubine He and the Queen Mother were not on good terms, Liu Jingyu would still smile when Concubine He spoke.
How could there be someone like Qu Moying, who, after being accused of such a big crime, was not only calm but also looked like she was eager to bring the matter to the emperor, and even dragged Pei Yuanjun into it. Is she afraid that she will not die, or what
These words were too unexpected, especially the one about Pei Yuanjun. She said it so calmly. Didn't she really understand that even Pei Yuanjun couldn't bear such a serious crime
In the main hall
Time was silent for a while, and everyone looked at Qu Moying with a little more scrutiny. Is this really the new bride who came to recognize her relatives? Ordinary people would have been frightened by now, but this person was fine and could analyze things so calmly.
"Why bring such a violation of the rules to the Emperor? How can it be called treason?" The Empress had no choice but to step down and speak. As soon as she opened her mouth she rebuked the concubine who had been shouting the loudest.
The big hat was also taken off, and it was only said to be violation of the rules instead of treason. If treason was not mentioned, the matter would be solved by the Queen Mother, and everything would be placed within a controllable range.
"Your Highness, I am not wrong. The phoenix hairpin uses seven phoenixes. How could Princess Ying not know what these seven phoenixes mean? I heard that Princess Ying has her own shop that makes jewelry. Could it be that this was made there long ago? If something that violates the rules is customized, the shop will be closed."
The concubine refused to give in. She knelt down and continued.
This was related to his own shop again. Qu Moying's eyes flashed, and this matter seemed to be becoming more and more interesting.
"How could someone like His Royal Highness the King of England care about a hairpin?"
"She must have prepared it long ago. How could it be related to the King of England?" Two more concubines whispered. There were not many people in the hall at that time. Their so-called private talk could actually be heard clearly by those who were nearby.
"Princess Ying, what do you think about this?" The Queen raised her head and looked at Qu Moying and asked.
"Empress, this hairpin was really given to me by the King of England. If you don't believe it, you can ask the prince to come over and talk to him." Qu Moying continued.
This hairpin was specially given to her by Pei Yuanjun, who must have anticipated what would happen today. Besides, she really did not violate the rules, so what was there to be afraid of
"Princess Ying, do you admit your guilt?" Seeing that she still said this, the Queen's face darkened.
Concubine He sat on the side without saying a word, with a smile on her face as she watched the Empress get angry.
"Your Majesty, I don't know." Qu Moying said, "Please tell me clearly, Your Majesty."
"The hairpin you wear on your head is indeed against the rules. No matter if it was suggested by someone close to you or it was made in your shop, such things that violate the rules should not be worn. It would be fine if you don't repent, but you actually put the blame on the King of England. The King of England is of noble status, and it is not someone who can slander him."
The Queen said in a deep voice.
This points out all of Qu Moying's mistakes.
"The Princess of England is young and ignorant. Even if the Queen wants to punish her, she should be punished lightly. After all, she is a new bride. The Queen will not punish her too severely just because she is ignorant, right?" Seeing that the Queen had the upper hand, Concubine He giggled and spoke again.
These words seemed to have already convicted Qu Moying.
Now the two looked like they had teamed up again.
Qu Moying sneered in his heart, it was impossible to join forces, but it was certain that they wanted to suppress him under certain conditions. Did this mean that he had to bow his head
The cow doesn't eat grass, but you force its head down, hoping that it will accept the blame unjustly.
"I dare not and cannot accept the punishment from the Empress. This hairpin is not the Seven-Phoenix Hairpin. I don't know how the Empress was involved in treason!"
Qu Moying reached out and pulled off the hairpin she was wearing...