Chapter 178 Adding Makeup
Of course, the post to Wang was not sent by the wife of Marquis Jingwei.
She is on grounding.
Qu Ling passed the message to Chi Yuan, and Chi Yuan asked Nanny Yin to post the invitation in the name of the wife of Marquis Jingwei.
On the eve of the wedding, Nanny Li was very busy, but Qu Ling had nothing to do.
She wanted to make things difficult for the wife of Marquis Jingwei.
Qu Ling didn't want her to live so comfortably without having to worry about anything while under house arrest.
Mrs. Wang accepted the invitation but did not tell Qu Ling.
She stayed awake all night.
How should I treat this relative?
After much thought, she decided to just break up with the other party.
In the future, when the princess is at odds with her mother-in-law, she will think of her brothers who can support her, which will be beneficial.
In my hometown in Hedong, many wives would try their best to disrupt the relationship between their daughters and their in-laws after they got married.
The daughter felt wronged and returned to her parents' home for help.
Only then will they be loyal to their parents' home and will not be deceived by their husband's family.
In the future, I will spare no effort to support my mother's family.
Mrs. Wang made up her mind and decided to do the same.
The next morning, after everything was packed, he went to the Marquis of Jingwei's Mansion.
The servant reported to the wife of Marquis Jingwei, "There is a lady named Wang from the Marquis Dingxiang's mansion, who wants to see you."
The wife of Marquis Jingwei blurted out, "Everyone in their house has died, so how can there be any wife?"
Hu Yingyue quickly explained, "The princess's mother's coffin has returned to the capital, and the Hedong Qu family has also sent someone, saying that they want to adopt a child for the marquis. I guess she must be the child's mother."
"The world is really going downhill. People from all corners of the country dare to come to me." The wife of Marquis Jingwei sneered.
She was feeling bored when someone came to cheer her up.
If you can’t handle Qu Ling, you can’t handle a woman from the countryside?
Qu Ling smiled when he learned that Wang had gone out.
Changing the subject, he asked, "Is Qu Yao serving the Marquis?"
Tingqin nodded, "According to the order of the respected princess, he is detained every day. Miss Yunwu is watching him, so nothing will go wrong."
Qu Yao was half-pulled and half-pushed to Qu Xi that day.
Yunwu taught him how to serve a madman.
Qu Yao persisted for half an hour and then shouted that he wanted to go back to find his parents.
In the end, he was told in a sarcastic tone, "You are the son of the Marquis, you should be filial. Also, you can't call the two from the second house father and mother. If the princess hears it, it will be a disaster."
Qu Yao complained bitterly.
In the afternoon, Wang came back.
Guanqi said, with a gloomy face and tea stains on her skirt.
It seems that he is no match for the wife of Marquis Jingwei.
What Qu Ling didn't expect was that Hu Yingyue also came.
She ordered the maid behind her to take out a box, which contained a pair of earrings. They were elegant in style and were good things.
Qu Ling smiled, "You come to my house so openly, aren't you afraid that your aunt will blame you?"
"You will soon be married, and we can't stop communicating."
It was Hu Yingyue's first time coming back, and she didn't even glance around.
"I have something to ask of you today."
Qu Ling gestured for her to speak.
"When I came to the capital, I brought a letter written in blood and a memorial written by the county magistrate. I handed them to the Censorate a few days ago. I don't know if these things can be seen by Her Royal Highness the Princess."
Hu Yingyue was a little nervous. "I shouldn't bother you, princess, but the people of Yuezhou have suffered from the corrupt officials for a long time. I hope you can help me ask a question."
Qu Ling glanced at the earrings and said, "I accept your gift."
Hu Yingyue breathed a sigh of relief.
After finishing a cup of tea, he stood up and said goodbye.
When I went out, I happened to meet Pei Jingming.
Hu Yingyue was not at all stunned when she saw this handsome prince.
Step aside, be polite, and leave as if nothing happened after the person leaves.
"There are guests at the princess's house." Pei Jingming entered Nuanshanju, found a seat and sat down, without any politeness.
Qu Ling glanced at him and said, "If you have something good to give me, put it down. If not, leave quickly."
Pei Jingming laughed, looking at the teacup that had not been removed yet, "Everyone who comes to your place can get a cup of tea, why don't I get any?"
He looked at Qu Ling and said, "If you don't serve me tea yourself, I won't carry you when you get married."
"My aunt asked you to carry me on her back to get married?"
"Could it be that you want your brother from Hedong to carry you?"
"I don't want anyone," Qu Ling said, fanning himself. "I want Sister Yuanrong to carry me."
Pei Jingming was speechless.
"Okay, your sister Yuanrong is happy to do this job."
He beckoned the servant in.
"This is the makeup that mother, I, and Yuanrong gave you."
Qu Ling stood up and walked forward to look at them one by one.
What the eldest princess and Zhao Yuanrong gave were naturally extremely precious things.
What surprised her was the gift from Pei Jingming.
It's a box of books.
Most of them are the Nine Classics of Confucianism, as well as literary classics and historical books.
Pei Jingming picked up one of the books and raised his eyebrows slightly. "These books, Yuan Rong and I have been reading since we learned to read. Although you grew up in Jiangzhou and the Marquis' Mansion didn't teach you seriously, it is not difficult for you to read and write."
"But I guess you mostly read books like 'Biographies of Women' and 'Rules for Women', which are about women's conduct."
"Those books can teach you how to be a good wife and mother, but they can't teach you how to rule the court."
"Mother loves you, and you are indeed unexpectedly decisive and ruthless, but that alone is not enough."
"You are a smart person and shouldn't be buried in the harem. Having you by your side will be like adding wings to a tiger. When they ascend to higher positions in the future, they will face even more difficulties, and your current methods are not enough to help them."
Pei Jingming's expression was hard to interpret. "If you want to snatch food from those men, you have to read the books that men read and learn from them the strategies that men don't know."
Qu Ling looked at the mountain of tome, suppressed the shock that surged in his heart, bowed deeply, and said, "Thank you for your teachings, Your Highness. I will keep your words in mind."
Pei Jingming returned to his casual look.
He sat down on the carved wooden chair and said nonchalantly, "Your husband is a member of the imperial examination system. If you don't understand these books, you can ask him. Reading together under the lamplight is also an elegant hobby in the boudoir."
A sharp glint flashed in his eyes. "If he dares to stop me, saying that reading this is useless, I advise you to divorce him."
Qu Ling agreed, "I'll remember that."
Pei Jingming looked out the window, his eyes filled with an obscure expression.
Mother, I have taught your most beloved niece everything you taught me.
I am willing to die to pave the way for you to seize power.
When you get back what belongs to you in the future and no longer need me, or even want to get rid of me, at least you will have someone by your side to help you solve your problems.
Qu Ling felt a lingering loneliness from him.
She suddenly smiled and asked, "Where is Sister Yuanrong going? Why isn't she here?"
Pei Jingming concealed the emotion that had inadvertently surfaced, his brows reflecting a deep meaning. "The Crown Prince went to the temporary palace this morning, and Yuan Rong went too."
Qu Ling said seriously, "The Crown Prince wants to invite His Majesty back to the palace?"
"Who knows?" Pei Jingming said.
Zhao Yuanrong interrogated the Red Shadow leader for a day and a night, and he confessed everything.
It is clear at a glance which court officials Song Guang has used his secret guards to kill over the years.
As for other evidences of crimes, there are countless if you look through the files accumulated by the Censorate over the years.
There is no escaping the death penalty.
However, the prince openly pleaded for him in the council hall.
This annoyed the eldest princess.
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