"Lady, it appears that Madam Yu has obtained some evidence. She intentionally hit the wall and went to find the Second Master." Yu Dong entered and reported, but she arrived late, so the information she received was not detailed.
A lamp illuminated the room where Qu Moying was reading a book, still awake. Upon hearing Yu Dong's arrival, her watery eyes lifted, exuding an elegance and tranquility that matched the ambiance of the room. Yet, there was a hint of inscrutable depth in her gaze.
"Do you know what evidence it is?"
"I do not know, but when the Second Master arrives, we may find out. Madam Yu intends to show it to him. She mentioned... she mentioned you, Lady..." Yu Dong paused for a moment, glancing at Qu Moying, hesitant to continue.
The authenticity of Madam Yu's words had shaken her, and she wasn't sure if this matter could be true.
"What about me?" Qu Moying responded, picking up a pair of small scis
"He... How could he... How could he..." Yu pushed Hai Lan away, bursting into tears and uncontrollably scratching her face with her hands. The delicate brocade on the quilt was torn in the process, and threads hung chaotically from Yu's nails, giving her a crazed appearance."Madam... Please, calm down. Second Master hasn't gone far... He might hear you..." Hai Lan pleaded in a trembling voice."You know what I'm going to say, don't you? About that woman, right? I thought I had his heart, but it turns out, neither I nor Yue are the ones in his heart... We are just substitutes for that woman..." Yu screamed uncontrollably.Once again, Hai Lan covered Yu's mouth, her face pale with fear. "Madam, even if not for your sake, please think of Second Young Master and Third Lady. They shouldn't be dragged into this mess."This remark calmed Yu down. Her face turned ashen, and she tightly grasped Hai Lan's hand. The room fell eerily s
"Lady, this is the item, please take a look." Yu Dong handed over the object in her hand.To her surprise, it was a small box wrapped in a handkerchief. Qu Moying took it and carefully unraveled the handkerchief, revealing inscriptions that read, "Returning the pearls with tears!"Upon opening the box, she discovered a genuine pair of precious pearls, exquisite and lustrous.At first glance, their size and quality indicated their exceptional value. Qu Moying had seen many pearls before, but it was evident that this pair was of extraordinary worth."Lady, allow me to share what I've heard. It seems that the second master has other women, and this particular woman is not someone Yu can easily handle. It's as if... as if the madam and Yu pale in comparison to her..." Yu Dong had already reported everything she had heard to Qu Moying, and now, while observing her attentively examine the pearls, she continued.A form
"I heard that there were words from you in the scented back then?" Empress Wang continued to inquire.Liu Jingyu stood up and knelt in front of Empress Wang with a thud. "Your Grace, I am not familiar with Young Master Yongning. Though our families have had some interactions, I have only met Young Master Yongning once or twice. As for the words found in his scented , it's possible that someone else tampered with it. At that time, I was going to deliver medicine to my mother, and I am not aware of what happened afterward."Liu Jingyu hinted that someone might be trying to harm her, but she couldn't explain what happened as she had left the Duke Qi's residence by then."Could it be that Third Lady Qu's scented was originally meant to harm you?" Empress Wang asked after some thought.Liu Jingyu looked up in disbelief, her voice trembling, "How is that possible? I had no prior interaction with her, and we had no enmity or grudge
"Your Highness, this Forth Lady Qu..." Liu Jingyu bit her lip and glanced sneakily at Pei Luo'an, their eyes meeting briefly before she shyly lowered her head."How is Forth Lady Qu?" Pei Luo'an inquired."Forth Lady Qu doesn't seem ordinary either. I have conversed with both of these young ladies and couldn't help but notice that Forth Lady Qu appears much more formidable than Third Lady Qu. Although she appears delicate, she actually possesses considerable cunning."Liu Jingyu spoke helplessly, "When I arrived at the Qu Mansion... I noticed that Forth Lady Qu didn't seem to show much respect towards Third Lady Qu. However, it's possible I misunderstood, as it was my first time visiting the Qu Mansion."Liu Jingyu's words were tactful, skillfully circling back and leaving no indication of any criticism towards Qu Moying. She even maintained a compassionate attitude towards Third Lady Qu, who was clearly in the wrong.
Qu Moying was taken aback when Ji Youran unexpectedly showed up at her doorstep!However, as she looked at Ji Youran's radiant smile, Qu Moying quickly grasped the situation. This matter involved Liu Jingyu, and for Ji Youran, it presented an opportunity.So, Ji Youran was here!Ji Youran was as skillful as ever at capturing people's hearts, and she was essential in such circumstances. How could she be absent?"Your Highness." Qu Moying approached and bowed, then paid her respects to the old lady seated above."Cousin Qu, please take a seat." Ji Youran said gently, smiling warmly as she looked at Qu Moying.Qu Moying sat down on a nearby chair."Princess Ji heard about the incident at our mansion and came specially to check on you and inquire if you were alright!" The old lady spoke vaguely, hoping to defuse the situation at this point."Thank you for your concern." Qu Moyi
The Old Lady hesitated, reluctant to let Ji Youran go, but seeing her determination, she knew she couldn't stop her. Besides, Qu Qiuyan's status had changed significantly.With a sigh, she reluctantly nodded.Ji Youran smiled and nodded back at the the Old Lady before following Qu Moying out.During the journey, Ji Youran tried to gather information from Qu Moying with a friendly demeanor. However, whenever she approached the crucial points, Qu Moying skillfully avoided providing any substantial details. By the time they reached the yard, Ji Youran hadn't obtained any useful information from Qu Moying. This made her even more determined to find evidence from Qu Qiuyan.Qu Qiuyan had already received news of Qu Moying accompanying Ji Youran. She had her maids waiting for their arrival and greeted them at the door.Qu Qiuyan's face remained pale, and the burns on her arms had yet to heal completely. They were seve
These few sentences are beautifully expressed, highlighting her reason for visiting the Qu Mansion: her concern for Qu Moying. The Crown Prince had also advised her to pay more attention to Qu Moying.Furthermore, Qu Qiuyan was mentioned, and given her changed identity, it was normal for her to pay a visit.Regarding County Lady Jingyu, Ji Youran had already made it clear to the Crown Prince that this person was not to be underestimated. There was suspicion that County Lady Jingyu had bullied Qu Moying.Now, with this information, it seemed there might be some connection between Liu Jingyu and Qu Moying.Pei Luo'an remained silent but felt an increasing sense of annoyance. He looked at Ji Youran, noticing her similarity to Liu Jingyu—both gentle, considerate, and seemingly willing to sacrifice their own interests for others.But was it really true?His hand fell heavily on the table, and Ji Youran w
Zhang, the shopkeeper, was uneasy, rubbing his hands, but he didn't know where to start. Shouldn't this matter be discussed calmly and reasonably? Why was Lady Qu so harsh? She seemed ready to explode. How could she speak like that?Yue's Gold Pavilion was the party at fault, originally weak, and now by saying that, weren't they pushing the other side towards hostility?Zhang, the shopkeeper, understood merchants well. Though they prioritized profits, in situations like this, they may change their stance when facing real consequences. Besides, Lady Qu's identity cannot intimidate this Master Zhao. Even Earl Ling’an’s Mansion failed to do so; how could our Lady Qu succeed?Shopkeeper Zhang was sweating profusely, glancing at Yu Dong behind Qu Moying, hoping she'd take the initiative to mediate.Unfortunately, Yu Dong just glanced at him and ignored him, lowering her head.What a foolish servant girl, Shopkeeper Zhang cu