"Indeed, the person is no longer in the capital of the North!" Pei Yuanjun concluded after reading the letter, lazily remarking. He then set the letter aside and walked towards the desk, where a large map of the North was placed. The map was mostly complete, with a few areas still requiring further investigation. Currently, his focus was primarily on the location where the two armies were facing each other.
Pei Yuanjun gestured with his hand and a faint smile curled upon his thin lips, revealing a chilling demeanor. "I have been here for quite some time, yet only letters have arrived."
"You mean… he left?" Ji Hai followed along, his eyes widening in astonishment. "But wasn't it said that there was no definitive conclusion over there? After all, they are still family!"
"To achieve what the Second Prince has accomplished in this situation is no simple feat. He is truly extraordinary. No wonder he has been causing unrest and disturbances in
Qu Moying and Qu Qiuyan had already finished their lunch in the side palace before Dowager Consort Qu got up from her sleep.Dowager Consort Qu seemed much better after this sleep, appearing more refreshed. After being served half a bowl of porridge by a palace maid, she called for Qu Moying and Qu Qiuyan to come in.Qu Moying followed behind Qu Qiuyan as they entered the room. As soon as they entered, her gaze swept over and immediately noticed the incense burner placed there. Though it wasn't lit, the incense had already been inserted, indicating that it had been prepared in advance."This sleep was much more restful than before. It seems I truly need to move around more. I haven't been active enough, and it affected my appetite. I didn't even feel like taking medicine, let alone having a proper meal."Dowager Consort Qu said, reclining on the bed after freshening up. She appeared much better than before.Observing D
"Gift? Why did they send a gift?" Qu Moying exclaimed in surprise. She couldn't believe that the Duke Qi’s Mansion would still be sending gifts at this time. The chrysanthemum appreciation party they had mentioned earlier was just around the corner. Why would they send another gift now?"I find it strange as well. The gift bearer claimed it was a return gift from the Duke of Qi's Mansion. By chance, while talking to the gatekeeper, I overheard the mention of Lady. So, I had the carriage stop in front of the gate and listened to find out what it was about. That's when I learned that the Duke of Qi's Mansion had sent a gift for you." explained Granny Yan."Who sent this return gift? And what is it?" Qu Moying asked while looking at the box presented by Granny Yan.The box was small, indicating that it didn't contain many items."It is said to be from… the First Young Master Qi." Granny Yan replied, her expression somewhat pecu
"Han Yu? Does she have a problem?" Granny Yan's eyes widened in surprise, then shook her head repeatedly. "No, it can't be true. How is that possible?""I'm not saying she has a problem. I just think she is an extremely important person by the Dowager Consort’s side. If there's any suspicion, she would be involved as well." Qu Moying explained softly with a faint smile.Seeing her reaction, Granny Yan relaxed and nodded, revealing the matter concerning Han Yu.Initially, Han Yu didn't serve under Dowager Consort Qu. When she made a small mistake and was almost beaten to death by another consort, Dowager Consort Qu happened to pass by and saved her. Since then, she had been following Dowager Consort Qu faithfully. Han Yu was clever and intelligent, and gradually became Dowager Consort Qu's trusted aide.She remained loyal to Dowager Consort Qu, and due to her lack of relatives, she chose to stay by Dowager Consort Qu's side e
"My lady!" Granny Yan was so shocked that she could barely find words to speak. She thought her previous words had dispelled any such thoughts from the young lady's mind, but now the young lady brought up an even more alarming topic."The Crown Princess was my cousin, but she died shortly after the marriage. When she was critically injured, the prince’s side princess entered the mansion. Everything in the Eastern Palace was controlled by this princess. And when the uncle got into trouble, all the benefits went to the second branch, Princess Ji. If it wasn't for the subsequent birth of the Crown Prince, who belongs to the main branch, the position of Crown Prince would have gone to Princess Ji's family. Doesn't Granny Yan find it strange?" For the first time, Qu Moying openly revealed all the events to Granny Yan in a logical manner. When Granny Yan appeared by her side, she had planned for this day. Granny Yan was the best piece sent by fate, her mo
The lad servant who arrived was from Yue’s Gold Pavilion, and he brought this news from Mr. Zhao. He stated that he was willing to sit down and negotiate for peace.This signified a compromise, which was good news. It allowed for the time needed for the subsequent peace talks. After the lad left, Yu Dong reported to Qu Moying about the discovery of closely monitoring the Earl Ling'an's Mansion for a few days."A manager named Shaw?" Qu Moying raised her eyebrows after hearing this. "A relative of Madam Shaw?"It was also surnamed Shaw, and it left her with no choice but to contemplate further."Yes, I heard he is a distant relative of Madam Shaw, responsible for managing the procurement in the backyard. When you consider it, he is not really a servant of Earl Ling'an's Mansion." Yu Dong nodded. "He is the one who had contact with Young Master Zhao. Although he had some financial constraints in the past due to his responsibil
Qu Moying had no idea that the carriage coming in was Liu Jingyu's. She followed behind Qu Qiuyan as they walked inside.They reached a beautiful flower hall, where Qu Qiuyan stopped and waited for Qu Moying. Together, they entered the hall, adding grace to the Qu Mansion.The design of the flower hall was exquisite. One side was adjacent to the water, while the other faced a garden. Large windows adorned both sides, creating a seamless connection.The windows facing the lake were closed, shielding the gentle breeze. On the side facing the garden, the windows were open, revealing several pots of chrysanthemums. It was a rare sight to behold the blossoming chrysanthemums during this time of year. Two young ladies approached the flower hall with excitement, using a door that bypassed the group.The flower hall had only a few guests, including three elderly ladies and a few young ladies.Upon seeing the arrival of
Qu Qiuyan's eyes watched intently as the servant hurriedly walked away, as if someone were chasing after her. In her haste, she nearly twisted her ankle and almost dropped the fruits in her hand. She instinctively reached out to protect them. Qu Qiuyan grew more suspicious by the moment. Who in this mansion had such a close relationship with Qu Moying to send a granny specifically to deliver food?Especially someone who seemed so discreet and secretive.It couldn't be the Duke Qi or his wife, who had both been present moments ago. Furthermore, considering the servant's behavior, it seemed highly suspicious. This led Qu Qiuyan to believe that the person behind it all must be a man.Perhaps First Young Master Qi?A figure suddenly flashed in her mind. She had heard that Qu Moying had lent him some incomplete music scores before. Among all those who had connections with Qu Moying, he was the most likely candidate.
When Yu Dong returned behind Qu Moying, her expression had calmed down, appearing nonchalant. However, as she positioned herself behind Qu Moying, her restless feet moved twice.Qu Moying smiled and asked Qi Xiangyu, "Lady Qi, may I go outside for a walk?""Of course, that's fine, but I…" Qi Xiangyu hesitated. She had just formed a rapport with Qu Moying and genuinely wanted to befriend her. Glancing at her own grandmother, she found herself in a dilemma. "I might not be able to accompany you."As the hostess of the event and the only young lady of the family, she couldn't simply leave. She had to stay behind and entertain the other young ladies. Talking to Qu Moying on the side had already been quite impolite. If she were to leave with Qu Moying, her grandmother would be angered.Qi Xiangyu knew she wasn't the Duchess's biological descendant, so she wasn't as favored as Liu Jingyu. Any misstep on her part would undoubtedly
"Miss Liu, the king said that there is no female master in the residence, so he is not in a position to receive you, and asked if there is anything important you need?" A guard descended from the steps and walked to Liu Lanxin's carriage, giving a respectful salute inside.Liu Lanxin's carriage was again blocked in front of the Ying Wang Mansion."It's an important matter, a message from father's side." Liu Lanxin reached out and pressed the cuff of his sleeve, there was indeed a letter there, a letter to the King of England.The guards didn't dare to delay the border matter and said to Liu Lanxin, "Miss Liu wait a moment."After saying that, he turned around and went inside to report.This time it took a little longer to get in, long enough for the originally chesty Liu Lanxin to feel like things weren't a little unexpected again.Finally, the guards reappeared and smiled at Liu Lanxin, "Miss Liu, our king invites you in.""Good!" A big sto
Zhu Yan'er did not expect Yu Dong actually remembered her, and also demolished her identity, but in her reaction is also fast, slightly flustered after, immediately asked with a smile; "Which house are you from?""Slave servant is from the Qu Mansion, Miss Zhu, please." Yu Dong moved to the side and reached out to lead the way to the private room.Zhu Yan'er this is also difficult to ride the tiger, had to make a look with a few points of bewilderment to the private room, as if she really did not mean it, originally just want to make some trouble out of it, and now also put themselves into it.Yu Dong, the maid, was still recognized by the people around her just now.Her features carried a bit of the innate cluelessness of a young girl, easily inviting, and while some were skeptical, there was a part of her that was immediately convinced that she was truly innocent.It's just the maids under her that are petulant.A maid is not good, even the mast
That rather strange Mr. Zhao was actually amongst the crowd, standing with his hands behind his back under a store on one side, watching the slowly moving carriages on the street.Looking at his upright posture, it is hard to believe that he actually also came to see the fun, should be coincidentally encountered, and he has been blocked up like himself."Mr. Zhao?" Yu Dong saw her stop moving and her gaze looked over.Qu Mo Ying nodded and turned to leave after a couple more looks.Down the stairs, got into the carriage, followed the traffic slowly forward, the curtain of the window of the car outside a layer had been picked up before, the inner layer is made of yarn, from the inside can see the outside, but the outside can not see clearly inside.It wasn't annoying to pass by while looking at the passersby on both sides of the road.See that Zhao Gongzi again, a flash, in fact, did not see clearly, this Zhao Gongzi seems to be talking to a person
"Is it Fourth Miss Qu?" Outside was a maid, looking a little familiar, Yu Dong thought a little and immediately recognized it."It's our young lady." With a slight smile, she stepped forward and replied, giving a bow to the woman standing behind her, Miss Liu Lanxin, the daughter of the Auxiliary General, still wearing the appearance of a thin veil over her eyes."Our lady is from the Auxiliary General's residence, and we have met your lady before." The maiden laughed."Slave girl will go report to our young lady." Yu Dong turned around and went in, and when she came out again she invited Miss Liu in."Miss Liu!" Qu Mo Ying stood up and saluted.Liu Lanxin also smiled and gave a salute, and the two of them politely took their seats."Fang looked like Fourth Miss Qu, so I came over to meet her." Liu Lanxin smiles, "Since the last time I saw Fourth Miss Qu, I didn't expect to see her after such a long time."The last time the two met was in th
The carriage slowly moved forward, Qu Mo Ying sat in the carriage, there has been a period of time did not go to the auxiliary to visit, this time to take advantage of the matter of clothes to go by the way to go to the Yueyi Pavilion to take a look.Qi Gongfu today and sent people over, said some details of the matter, the dowager lady thought to also pay attention to some details, never let people from the top of the clothes than the Qi Gongfu.The more clothes cabinet is doing this kind of business, Qu Mo Ying got the meaning of the dowager lady to the more clothes cabinet to pick some of their own, but also with the shopkeeper Yang aunt to discuss how to better, this aspect of Yang aunt can be regarded as a competent hand, the most will help people accessorize the clothes, some small details, it is possible to affect the overall feeling."Why is it still stuck in traffic?" The carriage had been stuck in the traffic jam for some time, Qu Mo Ying gently lifted th
Sister Miao was from the northern border and had come to the capital before to find someone to join her.In fact, it's not really a family member, just looking for the original village old folks, the village because of a disaster, almost no one escaped again.This part of the past, what Qu Mo Ying knew was not clear, this was Sister Miao's hidden pain, since Sister Miao was not willing to talk about it in detail, she would not force her.In the next period of time, the Duke of Qi's residence sent people over from time to time to deal with some small problems in the details, fearing that there would be the slightest mistake.Attitude prudent so that Mrs. Qu feel that the Duke of Qi is not too much attention, originally just change one of the three, is not the most important set of clothes at the time of the big make-up.Qi Gongfu so practice let her a lot of pressure, as if Qi Gongfu do more than she this pro-grandmother, but also on the heart, is to sho
"Miss, this is the jewelry sent by the Duke of Qi's residence, saying that it's for use with the clothes." Yu Dong walked in with a gift box in her hand.The gift box was put down, and after Sister Yan walked over and opened it, she took a look at it and nodded, "Miss, this is an excellent set of jewelry, it's very suitable for a maturity dress, and I'm afraid the value of this isn't small.""After dispensing, send it back." Qu Mo Ying's eyes were pale as he said."Sending it back, miss, I'm afraid this is not in keeping with etiquette!" Sister Yan shook her head, a big family, since it was sent, where was the reason to return it."The Duke of Qi gave me such a big gift, where can I accept it raw, I have to return the gift, choose one of similar value and return the gift!"Qu Mo Ying thought for a moment and said, she was not willing to owe the Duke of Qi at all, as long as she thought of her mother's death, she felt that the jewelry in front of her wei
"Mother, what is the matter you called me over for?" As Liu Jingyu entered, she playfully bowed to Mrs. Liu."Sit here mother." Mrs. Willow beckoned to her.Seeing her mother's rare closeness, Liu Jingyu was in quite a good mood as she took two steps forward and sat down next to Mrs. Liu.Mrs. Liu looked at Liu Jingyu to say something."Mother, what's wrong with you?" Seeing Mrs. Liu in this form, Liu Jingyu's face sank and she asked eagerly."There is nothing much, just heard the news that came from the Duke of Qi's house before, and felt ..." Mrs. Liu sighed a long breath, and the words came here, and for a while she actually couldn't go on."What did Grandmother do again? Something to do with Qu Mo Ying?" Liu Jingyu asked almost intuitively.The feeling as if she was a natural enemy immediately lifted her spirits.Mrs. Liu nodded gently, "Your maternal grandmother recently did not know what was wrong, but actually so close to this y
"What does Mrs. Qi mean?" Mrs. Qu looked at the matron of the Duke of Qi's house in front of her and said in surprise."Qu second lady's matter, we all feel guilty all over the house, the old Duke of State almost wanted to move to Jiangnan, directly to Qu second lady's father to ask for forgiveness, but the Duke of State did not agree, the old Duke of State must be older after all, I heard that the Qu fourth young lady is going to have her maturity rite, our dowager lady's intention, want to make a set of clothes for the Qu fourth young lady."The granny sent by the Duke of Qi's residence was very good at talking, sighing, feeling, and finally longing.The people of the King's House came and left with great fanfare, a little inquiring to know the meaning of the King's House, actually want to make a set of dresses for this Qu fourth young lady at the time of the maturity of the big makeup."His Highness the King of England has already sent someone." Mrs. Qu wa