"I have my own ways. Don't worry about it. All you need to do is be a noble lady, staying in your room, doing some embroidery, and reading some books until the situation calmed down. As for Qu Moying, we still have your father's support, remember?" Yu sneered.
"Okay. After Father comes back, I will teach that low-life girl a good lesson!" Qu Qiuyan said resentfully. She had never lost this big before, and she would make sure to ask her father to give Qu Moying some proper punishment.
Father trusted her and her mother the most. If she and Yu both said the same things, Qu Qiuyan was sure that her father would make Qu Moying pay for what she did.
When Qu Zhizhen came back, it was fifteen minutes before one pm. Hearing he first went to the Old Lady's yard, Qu Qiuyan couldn't wait anymore and hurried there with her maids. When she arrived at the Old Lady's yard gate, she saw Qu Zhizhen coming out and rushed over.
"Father, Moying
The news of the Crown Princess's death also spread to the Qianyue House while Qu Moying was enjoying her reading time. Looking at Yu Dong, who was still panting from running, the book in her hand suddenly dropped to the ground, making a thud."My lady, what's wrong?" Her reaction was a bit unexpected for Yu Dong, but then he remembered Qu Moying was the Crown Princess's cousin, although she never met her in person. Hurriedly, he comforted her, "My lady, don't be too upset. The Crown Princess had been unwell for a long time. It would happen sooner or later..."Yu Dong couldn't finish his words because he saw tears flowing down Qu Moying's cheeks. Since he started to work for Fourth Lady Qu, they had been through a lot together, but he had never seen her crying!"My lady, I'm sorry for your loss!" Yu Chun said worriedly as she and Yu Dong looked at each other, feeling a bit flustered.Unlike Yu Dong, she used to see her master
"Do you really think it's feasible?" sitting in his study room, the Crown Prince asked his advisors with a sullen face.They were the only people in the room, and all the eunuchs serving them stayed outside the yard gate, not daring to move closer at all."Your Royal Highness, this is the only option. If His Majesty finds out you are the one behind it, that will be very troublesome." One of his advisors shook his head, frowning, "What you did was a bit careless, Your Royal Highness.""Your Royal Highness, I agree with him. Lord Yun is such an evil and arrogant man. Your Royal Highness, you didn't get rid of him this time. If you continue to try it, he will cause you trouble. But after we announced the Crown Princess's death, everyone thinks you will be occupied by the sorrow, and they won't suspect you at all. People know that the assassination was designed by someone from the royal family. Except for you, the only suspicious people left
"No need. This one is good enough," said Qu Moying as she picked up the belt aside. Suddenly, something that was wrapped by the belt dropped to the ground.It was actually a whole set of outfits, including clothes, a belt, shoes, socks, and even a hairpin with a gauzy white flower.The gauzy white flower had light yellow stamens. It looked simple, but Qu Moying could tell it was delicately handmade, pretty, also suitable for a mourning occasion.Attached to a silver hairpin, the flower was not complicated and only had five petals.Qu Moying picked up the flower, stared at it carefully, and then sniffed it. Seeing this, Granny Miao asked her in confusion, "My lady, is there something wrong with the gauzy flower?""Granny Miao, take a look at this." Qu Moying passed the flower to Granny Miao. Granny Miao directly held it under her nose, sniffed it, and then her face suddenly turned pale. She looked at Qu Moying, "
The carriages stopped far away from the Eastern Palace's gate.Qu Moying lifted the curtain and looked into the distance. Carriages decorated with white ribbons crowded the whole area, making the space look pure and solemn, like a white ocean. People were all here for the Crown Princess's funeral. The Qu's carriages were still very far from the Eastern Palace, showing how many visitors there were today.Quietly, Qu Moying curled her lips into a sarcastic smile. These people coming and going all wore a sad look on their faces, but she didn't even know them before. They all gathered here today only to help Pei Luo'an finish his loving-husband performance.The carriages crawled forward slowly, almost like walking. It seemed that there would be still a long time before they arrived at the Eastern Palace."Are these carriages from Vice Minister Qu's family?" someone suddenly asked outside.The Old Lady froze for a se
Hearing Ji Youran's words, even the Old Lady's eyes turned red.Crying in grieve, Ji Youran held Qu Moying's slender body tightly in her arms, making Qu Moying start to feel sad with her. Qu Moying wiped the tears on Ji Youran's face with her sleeve and comforted her, "Your Royal Highness, don't be too sad. If the Crown Princess in the underworld knows you are heartbroken because of her death, she will feel worse."She was indeed feeling bad, for failing in the attempt to jump off the Linyuan Pavilion together with Ji Youran.The rough cloth on Qu Moying's sleeve brushed Ji Youran's soft skin and eyes, and she particularly rubbed against Ji Youran's wound near her temple. Feeling the sting, Ji Youran couldn't continue her acting anymore. She pushed Qu Moying away, wiped her eyes with her own hanky as her disdain toward Qu Moying was growing.What a village girl! Qu Moying didn't even prepare a hanky before attending a funera
"Why will the Crown Princess rest in peace?" Pei Yuanjun raised his brow and asked. It seemed that he didn't understand Pei Luo'an's words.Although Pei Yuanjun's clothes were pure white, they still had exquisite embroidery patterns, obviously not made for a funeral. He looked more elegant than usual in white but weird since even the Crown Prince was wearing rough clothes. However, no one dared to blame Pei Yuanjun for not obeying the etiquette.Moreover, even the Crown Prince couldn't expect more from Pei Yuanjun. He thought Lord Yun had already shown enough respect for him and the dead Crown Princess by wearing white clothes.Pei Yuanjun was his uncle who had a dignified identity and was favored by the emperor. Pei Luo'an didn't dare to challenge him on such a small matter.Hearing his words, the Crown Prince froze for a second and then explained to him in embarrassment, "When the Crown Princess was still alive, she felt s
Qu Qiuyan looked extremely alluring inside this pure white altar room.Her watery eyes showed the charm that only women had, matching well with her blushing cheeks and soft, red lips. Even her coquettish voice sounded as smooth as silk. Once she called him, Pei Luo'an was distracted by her alluring expression and froze on his spot. Seeing her face, he totally forgot his real intention - reminding her to go accompany Qu Moying.Pei Luo'an had met many beautiful women, but Qu Qiuyan's coquettish appearance was such a conflict against the solemn, plain environment, which gave him a shock."Your Royal Highness?" seeing the Crown Prince staring at her blankly, Qu Qiuyan blushed more and called him coquettishly again with her face red as a rose."Are you...the Third Lady of the Qu Family?" Pei Luo'an avoided her gaze subconsciously and asked."Yes, my father is the Vice Minister of Works," Qu Qiuyan answered him in a
Pei Yusheng calmed himself down as the irritated look on his face softened. "Brother, I know you have nothing to do with it. I should have a sharper eye," he bowed to Pei Luo'an and said.Pei Luo'an patted his shoulder with a bitter smile on his face, "I really appreciate your trust. You know...who I love the most...in my life. My dear is gone... She took away all my love..."Pei Luo'an turned his head away with tears forming in his eyes and wiped them with a hanky. Then his gaze fell on the coffin in the center, full of sorrow that everyone could see."Brother, I'm so sorry for your loss. The Crown Princess died for saving your life. If she knew how heartbroken you are, she would be upset too in the underworld," Pei Yusheng comforted him."I know... But I...I lost the love of my life forever..." Tears flowed down Pei Luo'an's cheeks. He clenched his hanky, his body trembling in grieve.Pei Yusheng hurriedly wal