"You feel sorry for him when you hear my words, don't you?" Xiao sneered.
"This matter has nothing to do with him. It's useless to blame him." Ji Yong'an's brow was tightly furrowed. "There's nothing I can do, is there? If there is a way, won't I want Yuanxing to inherit this title, or myself to take this title? But now that things have become like this, Lord Yun might intervene, so... no matter what we do, it's useless."
"I won't agree," Xiao said harshly. "I will not agree even if I die!"
"Then you might die for real!" It was rare for Ji Yong'an to have such an imposing tone. He slammed his hand hard on the table. "If the entire family is sentenced to death, what's the use of a title?"
Both he and Xiao knew about this matter in their hearts. They could not let it be investigated. They definitely could not allow anyone to investigate it. Once others investigated it, something might happen.
As for the truth behi
In the Empress' Pepper House Hall.The eunuch knelt on the ground and explained everything that he had seen and heard today in Lord Yun Mansion in detail.After he finished speaking, he stayed kneeling and did not dare to move.After a long while, he heard the Empress' voice from above his head, "You may leave!""Yes!" The eunuch did not dare to say another word. He lowered his head, stood up, and walked backwards. When his eyes saw the door frame behind him, he turned and left in a hurry.In the middle of the hall sat a woman with a dignified expression who looked to be in her forties. This was Empress Zhu, the birth mother of Crown Prince Pei Luo'an, the most distinguished person in the entire harem.Although she was a little older, she had maintained her appearance well. It could be seen that when she was young, she was definitely a rare beauty. However, at this time, her brow was tightly furrowe
"Granny Wu, what kind of material are these brocades made of? They are so strange." Qu Moying walked over and gently touched the brocades that Granny Wu mentioned. In a place without sunlight, the brocades had no reflection. The dark silver color revealed a light gray shade, but under the sunlight, it would flash with a bright and beautiful color.There were dark lines in the silver-gray color, which was not the same color as it had shown before.This color made it feel like the material would be harder, but in fact, it still felt very soft.Those were tribute brocades, not the type of material found in the capital. It was said that there were not many tribute brocades imported each time. When Ji Hanyue was here, she would receive it as a reward from the palace every year, just like what Qu Moying had received in front of her right now.However, at that time, Ji Hanyue was the future Crown Princess, so she had a bunch of tri
Was it this Dowager Consort Qu who she had never heard of?After thinking about it, Qu Qiuyan felt that this matter was still related to Dowager Consort Qu. For so many years, Dowager Consort Qu had never contacted her family. Therefore, Qi Qiuyan had never heard of such a person. Now, after Qu Moying returned to the mansion, she suddenly appeared.Could it be that she appeared because of Qu Moying?This was not a good thing for Qu Qiuyan. She frowned and waved her hand. "Go and find out more.""Yes, I will go now." The old maid nodded.Qing Ju sent the old maid off. When they reached the door, she took out a pouch from her sleeves, and the old maid took it. She smiled so widely that all her teeth could be seen. She then thanked Qing Ju repeatedly and left in a hurry.Qing Ju turned around and saw that Qu Qiuyan was still deep in thought. She stood behind Qu Qiuyan and remained silent.
In Imperial Banquet Minister's Mansion, Second Lady Duan Jinxiang was not in a good mood.A few days ago, she was in good spirits. To be able to get engaged with the reputable Young Master Yongning and become his future wife was great news.Duan Jinxiang had always heard of Young Master Yongning. She heard that he was a very good person. Even though his fiancee had no talent and no beauty, he did not mind. Instead, he insisted on this engagement that was said to be a prenatal betrothal. Moreover, there were no rumors of him engaging in lustful pre-marriage activities.In the past, she could only feel sentimental. And when she finally saw Young Master Yongning, she decided on him.The two families did not have much entanglement before deciding on the new engagement. After the engagement between Young Master Yongning and the blind Fourth Lady Qu had been called off, Duan Jinxiang felt very proud.With her talent a
These words made Duan Jinxiang calm down. Although her face was gloomy, she nodded. Because of this engagement, she had been denounced by others. Many people even thought that she had plotted against Young Master Yongning and caused Young Master Yongning to call off the previous engagement and thus he had no choice but to marry her. In fact, Duan Jinxiang felt that she had been wronged.She had indeed accidentally fallen into the water. And it was indeed Young Master Yongning who saved her. Although her mansion had indeed pressured the Marquis Yongning's Mansion and they had indeed finally agreed on this engagement, in which her father had helped a lot, she actually did not plot against Young Master Yongning since the start, so she was innocent.However, others did not believe her innocence. Now, it seemed like a good idea if she were to let Second Madam Qu bear this responsibility!"It won't be that easy," Duan Jinxiang said.
"Young Master Xu, my lady's injuries are fine. Thanks for your concern." Granny Miao went forward, bowed to Xu Lipeng, and then answered with a smile.The person who had come was Xu Lipeng. It was also expected by her lady. Granny Miao's gaze swept over the two old maids who were following behind Xu Lipeng.The two old maids were both holding a gift box in their hands."This is a token of appreciation from my mother. She asked me to ask about the Fourth Lady's injuries again," Xu Lipeng said gently. Having been stopped by Granny Miao, who was a servant, he was not unhappy. His expression was as gentle as ever. This was also one of the reasons why he had a good reputation for so long."Young Master, I thank you for your kindness on behalf of my lady. But given the situation now... my lady does not dare to accept it." Granny Miao appeared to be in a dilemma. She pinched the handkerchief in her hand and tactfully refused.
On the path outside the window, it was indeed Xu Lipeng and Yu Qingmeng. In fact, Xu Lipeng should have been at Qu Moying's Qianyue House at this time, and Yu Qingmeng had come out alone to take a walk.Unexpectedly, she was caught up by Xu Lipeng after taking only a few steps."Young Master, is the Fourth Lady not here?" Yu Qingmeng said softly. She reached out and touched her waist. Her clothes were loose, but she still looked slender and charming."She went to the yard for a walk," Xu Lipeng said indifferently.Yu Qingmeng carefully looked at his face, took a few steps closer, and reached out to pull his sleeve. "Then let's go take a walk too. Maybe we can meet Fourth Lady Qu there. I'd like to apologize to her in person. It's all my fault... It's all because of me that she is like this now.""You are pregnant now. It's better not to go over. I will pass on the message if there is anything." Xu Lipeng's voice
Outside the room, Xu Lipeng's face was ashen as he paced around in circles. Qu Qiuyan was also helpless. Coincidentally, a doctor came over to Yu's place. Moreover, he brought a female doctor with him. At this time, they were checking on Concubine Yu inside.When Qu Moying and Duan Jinxiang came over, Xu Lipeng's gaze first fell on Qu Moying's face. Then, it turned to Duan Jinxiang's face, and his expression immediately became a bit cold. The gaze he fixed upon Duan Jinxiang was so cold and gloomy that Duan Jinxiang immediately lowered her head in fright. She involuntarily slowed down, and she hid behind Qu Moying's wheelchair.At this time, she did not have the mood to find fault with Qu Moying, nor did she dare to look directly into Xu Lipeng's eyes. She was trying her best to hide herself."How is Concubine Yu?" Qu Moying asked gracefully."I don't know yet. It seems..." Xu Lipeng had a headache. His brows furrowed even m