Chapter 26 Hijacking His Highness is actually a very good person
What a coincidence, the Fourth Prince's wife Qin Wangyou and her good sisters were also there. They gathered together, vying to look over.
Qin Wangyou was wearing a blue silk dress and a light gauze shawl. She was surrounded in the center. Several smart noble ladies huddled close to her and whispered in her ears.
Every gaze fell on Jiang Yueying, burning her heart.
You can tell from their expressions that they are not saying anything nice.
Jiang Yueying calmed down, walked forward with her head held high, and had no intention of paying attention to them. Just after taking two steps, she was blocked by Qin Wangyou.
Qin Wangyou raised her willow-shaped eyes slightly, with a gleam in her eyes, and bowed with a smile: "Your concubine greets the Crown Princess." The other noble ladies followed suit and bowed.
"No need to be so polite." Jiang Yueying said coldly.
"I didn't expect that the Crown Princess also came to Mingquan Temple to burn incense and pray for blessings. What a coincidence." Qin Wangyou smiled warmly.
"When in Rome, do as the Romans do."
"Mingquan Temple is a mountain temple after all. There are many winding paths inside the temple. It's easy to get lost. Since this is your first time here, why don't you come with us so we can look after you?"
These words sounded incredibly thoughtful, and if Jiang Yueying hadn't known the other person's true nature, she might have been deeply moved. But she could clearly see that Qin Wangyou's smiling eyes were filled with calculation, waiting for her to fall into a trap.
Only a fool would follow you.
Jiang Yueying frowned slightly and decisively refused: "I don't like traveling with others, so I won't bother you."
After she finished speaking, she took her two maids and walked straight past them without looking around, walking cleanly and decisively.
The skirt fluttered and the fragrant breeze blew past.
Some people couldn't help but murmur: "Isn't she just a princess from Jiang Kingdom? Why is she so arrogant?"
"Inviting her to join us was a favor to her, but she's so ungrateful."
"She is a princess of a country, how can we afford to marry her?"
Qin Wangyou stared at Jiang Yueying's receding figure, his eyes becoming increasingly darker.
Oh, just wait and see.
On this side, Jiang Yueying walked very fast to avoid the pedestrians, and even ignored the little monk who wanted to lead the way. As a result, she really got lost in the temple and looked at each other in confusion with the two maids.
There are emerald green pines all around, birds singing in the wind, and as far as the eye can see, it is a lush green with tall trees standing tall.
Normally they should go to the main hall to burn incense first, but they didn't know where they had gone in, and there wasn't even a monk around.
Pu Ling whispered, "Let me scout the way ahead, and let the Crown Princess find a pavilion to rest for a while, how about that?"
A few months passed and the wound on Pu Ling's face had long since healed. She was young and timid, and not only was she afraid of the Crown Princess, she didn't even dare to look up at Qing Ge's face.
Jiang Yueying was worried about Pu Ling wandering around aimlessly, so she said, "It just so happens that I want to see the scenery inside the temple. There's no need to rush to burn incense, just take a leisurely walk first."
Pu Ling nodded obediently and followed the two of them.
The roads to Mingquan Temple are indeed complicated, with twists and turns that make it difficult to find your way around. Moreover, the bricks and stones of each path are similar, making it easy to confuse the path you have taken.
Fortunately, the wind and snow have stopped, and it is still warm wrapped in fox fur.
A few small footprints were left on the snow, and Jiang Yueying's pace gradually quickened. It was getting late, and she couldn't keep wandering around here like a headless fly.
Just as I was feeling distressed, I suddenly heard the clear sound of a piano.
The sound of the piano is long and distant, like ice and snow melting in the cold winter, and like flowing water.
Jiang Yueying didn't understand music, but she felt like she was listening to heavenly music, and she couldn't help but stop and indulge in it.
My footsteps unconsciously followed the sound of the piano. Fine snow covered the green pines, and a red-roofed hexagonal pavilion appeared in front of the pines. Under the pavilion, a graceful woman was playing the piano. Occasionally, the wind blew, and the green pines behind her swayed, making her look quiet and elegant, like an immortal.
The woman was wearing a sky-blue dress, with gentle eyes and eyebrows, and had a charming demeanor under the trees.
Jiang Yueying had seen this person before. She was Qu Qianyi, the daughter of the Minister of Justice. She was the only person who stood up and greeted her at the tea party that day.
She couldn't help but smile.
The piano music stopped, Qu Qianyi raised her head, and their eyes met.
Jiang Yueying immediately pressed back the corners of her lips that had just curled up, pretending nothing had happened.
Qu Qianyi immediately stood up and bowed: "Qianyi greets the Crown Princess. May your Highness be blessed."
"No need to be so polite." Jiang Yueying said sincerely.
Qu Qianyi asked her maid to put away the zither, then she walked lightly to Jiang Yueying and asked with a smile, "The Crown Princess is here to pay her respects, but is she lost?"
"How do you know?" Jiang Yueying was curious.
"Just a little further ahead is the temple's forest. After offering incense, you should rest in the side rooms. How could you possibly come here?" Qu Qianyi said gracefully, "Since I have nothing to do, how about I accompany the Crown Princess to the main hall?"
"Well, then I'll have to trouble you to lead the way." Jiang Yueying was very happy, but she couldn't show too friendly, so she had to raise her neck and pretend to be proud.
However, Qu Qianyi didn't mind at all and continued to lead the way with a smile, as if she was born without temper.
It's so weird.
Jiang Yueying didn't understand. Everyone had heard of Princess Anyi's reputation for cruelty. It was impossible for the person in front of her to be completely ignorant. Knowing that she had a bad temper, yet still trying to get close to her, wasn't that stupid?
The other noble ladies were quite hostile to her, but this one was the only one who was extremely friendly.
Or is Qu Qianyi a good person who is gentle to everyone?
The most talented woman in Kyoto, it is impossible that she is completely without any cunning.
Qu Qianyi turned her head and curled her lips: "Crown Princess, do you have something to ask?"
Jiang Yueying shook her head. There was nothing to ask. Anyway, she did not see any intention to harm others in Qu Qianyi's eyes. As for why the other party showed goodwill, it might be that she was born with good manners.
Several people came to the main hall, and Jiang Yueying imitated Qu Qianyi's movements to burn incense and pray for blessings. In addition to the main hall, there are other halls enshrining different Bodhisattvas, and they need to worship one by one.
After visiting all the temples, the only one left was the temple where I prayed for my marriage.
Jiang Yueying stopped in her tracks. She was already married, so it didn't seem to matter whether she asked for a marriage or not. She would spend the rest of her life with Xie Yuting anyway.
After she figured it out, she turned around and was about to leave, but Qu Qianyi grabbed her sleeve and asked in confusion: "Doesn't the Crown Princess want a harmonious relationship between husband and wife?"
“…”
In fact, she and Xie Yuting had a very harmonious relationship. They just had a few verbal arguments and never really got angry.
If you can live your life in such a peaceful way, it would be considered a success.
Before she could finish her thoughts, Qu Qianyi had already pulled her into the Marriage Hall and handed her incense.
Unable to refuse such a kind offer, Jiang Yueying had no choice but to hold the incense in both hands and kneel down on the cushion to bow several times with sincerity.
The moment she lowered her head and bent down, Xie Yuting's handsome and elegant face flashed through her mind involuntarily, as if he was looking at her and laughing jokingly.
Jiang Yueying thought silently that it might be difficult to expect her and Xie Yuting to develop feelings for each other, but since she was here, she might as well pray for Xie Yuting's safety.
A person as unbridled and ostentatious as Xie Yuting should not have ended up in such a miserable and disastrous way even if he could not become emperor.
So she prayed to the God of Marriage for peace for a long time.
After bowing and standing up, she turned sideways and found that Qu Qianyi was still worshiping devoutly. She closed her eyes and silently recited, concentrating her attention, and knelt for longer than the previous times.
Does Qu Qianyi care so much about her marriage?
Jiang Yueying became more curious. Qu Qianyi was the legitimate daughter of the Minister of Justice. She was of noble status and was known as a talented woman in Kyoto. She was worthy of the prince, so it was strange that she was so hardworking in seeking a marriage.
A gentle breeze blew, ruffling the sleeves of their clothes.
Qu Qianyi walked out of the palace with her. They were both silent during the conversation, and Jiang Yueying would steal a glance at her from time to time.
"Princess, just speak frankly."
Jiang Yueying's thoughts were seen through. She cleared her throat and spoke in a controlled tone, "I'm just a little suspicious of you kneeling for so long. Is marriage important to you?"
Qu Qianyi's expression changed slightly, and she smiled gently: "Yes, I envy the Crown Princess for having such a good marriage. I can only pray to the gods and Buddhas, and pray for the Bodhisattva's blessing."
Good marriage?
Jiang Yueying couldn't help but raise her eyebrows. She must have heard it right. The other party actually thought that her marriage was a good one.
Even if she were to marry the distinguished Crown Prince of the Eastern Palace, Xie Yuting was the most dissolute of the dissolute in Kyoto. Her position as crown prince was in jeopardy, and she might even lose her life. How could anyone think this was a good thing?
Jiang Yueying began to doubt Qu Qianyi's title of the most talented woman in Kyoto, which sounded quite unreliable.
She displayed Princess Anyi's arrogance and spoke disrespectfully: "What good is there in marrying the Crown Prince? Especially when Xie Yuting, that unreliable fellow, is always causing trouble for everyone."
Qu Qianyi spoke gently, "Crown Princess, please do not be prejudiced against His Royal Highness. In fact, His Royal Highness is a very good person."
Jiang Yueying looked at the other person with an increasingly strange look. To be honest, this was the first person who praised Xie Yuting since she came to Beiliang a few months ago.
Do talented women all have unique vision?
If you can’t figure it out, just stop thinking about it.
Before they knew it, they had reached the temple's wing courtyard and parted ways.
The residence of the royal family was even more secluded. There were guards outside the courtyard, and there were several exclusive rooms inside. The little monk led the way for her and when she arrived at the door of her own room, Jiang Yueying looked up and happened to meet the gaze of the Fourth Prince's wife not far away.
“…”
The two lived very close to each other, separated only by a sparse patch of green bamboo.
There's no way, the princes and concubines all seem to live in this small courtyard.
Jiang Yueying went straight into the house, unwilling to pay attention to Qin Wangyou who was full of bad intentions.
The temple's dinners were all vegetarian. Jiang Yueying was very accustomed to light meals and her appetite had not been spoiled by the feasting on meat and fish in the Eastern Palace all day long.
After dinner, Qing Ge cleaned up the food table and took it out. Since the place where the temple could fetch water was quite far away, Pu Ling was the only one left in the room to take care of his master.
Pu Ling was trembling with fear and didn't dare to look up at Jiang Yueying at all.
Jiang Yueying understood that Pu Ling was afraid of her, so she stood alone by the window watching the snow.
As night falls, the evening breeze stirs the green bamboo, making a rustling sound.
It was a cold winter day and the charcoal fire was burning brightly in the side room. Jiang Yueying felt bored staying in the house, so she opened the door and took a walk along the path in the bamboo forest to get some fresh air.
Pu Ling followed closely behind him, his steps light and graceful.
Long footprints were left in the snow.
Jiang Yueying rubbed her hands and suddenly realized that she no longer had frostbite on them. Her hands would no longer be itchy and painful in winter.
Tiny snowflakes fell on the back of her hand, spreading a small patch of coolness.
Suddenly, several dark shadows fell from the sky, shaking off the snow covering the bamboos, making the ground messy.
The three men were all wearing dark night clothes, with their faces covered with black cloth, revealing their ferocious eyes.
Jiang Yueying's pupils constricted, and she looked at the tall and strong masked men in fear.
"Who are you?!" Pu Ling screamed.
Several men came forward without saying a word and tried to grab Jiang Yueying's arms.
Jiang Yueying suddenly realized that this group of people was targeting her.
"Catch him!"
Pu Ling shouted in panic: "Someone come—Ugh!"
Before she could finish her words, someone covered her mouth and nose. She struggled desperately, leaving scratches on the snow.
The guards were standing outside the courtyard. This place was remote and people over there might not be able to hear clearly.
What should I do?
Jiang Yueying tried to remain calm and said to the men in black: "The person you want is me, let her go."
The man in black sneered: "Why don't I just take you all away together?"
Jiang Yueying acted decisively, pulled out the hairpin on her head, pressed it against her throat, and threatened in a trembling voice: "You want to capture me alive, but what if I'm dead?"
If the other party wanted to kill her, he wouldn't be so talkative, which shows that he didn't intend to take her life.
The guess was correct. The man in black on the opposite side hesitated. After a discussion, they finally knocked out the frantically struggling Pu Ling, threw her directly into the snow, and took Jiang Yueying away.
Along the way, Jiang Yueying was blindfolded and could not see anything.
Her heart was about to beat out of her chest, her hands and feet were cold and numb, and her mind began to go blank with extreme fear.
Who is the mastermind behind this and why did they arrest her?
The only person I've offended recently seems to be...
Would Qin Wangyou be bold enough to kidnap her?
They came to a cold and damp place. When Jiang Yueying regained her sight, she found herself in a cave with heavy snow falling outside.
Several gangsters in black threatened her not to run around and told her to behave herself or they would release her tomorrow. Then they lit a fire at the entrance of the cave and started happily grilling fish.
Just arrest him for one night and then release him?
Jiang Yueying suddenly realized the other party's purpose. She was the Crown Princess of noble status. If something really happened to her, it would definitely cause an uproar. So the other party wanted her to be unharmed and just let her disappear for one night for no reason.
The purpose is not to intimidate, but to damage her reputation.
The Crown Princess disappeared overnight for no reason. If she fabricated any clues related to a man and deliberately spread rumors, she would never be able to clear herself of the blame even if she jumped into the Yellow River.
What a sinister method.
Jiang Yueying felt cold from head to toe, but she was powerless, so how could she escape?
She stared at the entrance of the cave, where the criminals were sitting around eating grilled fish with great interest. Outside the cave was a vast expanse of white snow, covered with dense forests. The mountain roads were complex and rugged, making it easy to hide in the dark.
As long as you can run out of the cave and into the forest, there is a chance of escape.
Looking at the dark sky, Jiang Yueying clenched her fists, determined to escape back before dawn.
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