Chapter 340

The emperor was undoubtedly a filial son, but since last year’s incident with Yunguang, Qin Jiu had a vague feeling that the emperor’s filial piety towards Empress Dowager Liu was indeed extraordinary.

Now hearing the past events from Empress Wei’s mouth, Qin Jiu suddenly realized: No wonder the emperor followed Empress Dowager Liu will as long as no major affairs were involved.

Qin Jiu thought for a while and suggested with a smile, “Empress Aunt, why don’t you tell Empress Dowager that Dongping has so many concubines, and because of this Miss Fang watched her mother suffer. So after hearing what she said, you felt sorry for her.”

Of course, when the actor said these words, it was necessary to hold a handkerchief and wipe the “tears” from the corner of her eyes.

Imagining herself doing it, a weird smile blossomed on Qin Jiu’s lips.

Empress Wei: “…”

Youbai, Xiao Kouzi, and the other palace maids on the side almost couldn’t help but burst into laughter, and had a hard time trying to suppress themselves.

Anyway, she was right that Miss Fang truly faced a room full of concubines from a young age, empress dowager should feel sorry for her granddaughter after hearing this, and would think twice about whether she would marry her granddaughter, after all, a prince could have at least two concubines, among other things, the second prince already has his beloved concubine, Qin Xin.

“You’re still the clever one!” Empress Wei laughed outright, making the originally gloomy atmosphere in the hall become lighter and lively in an instant.

Youbai took advantage of this gap and replaced the tea for her two masters.n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om

Feeling parched, Empress Wei gracefully picked up the teacup as the corner of her rosy lips curled up recalling the recent scandals about Gu Jing in the capital.

En, Empress Dowager Liu still needs to be informed of these happenings. Anyway, these dirty rumors have long been known to everyone, so if Empress Dowager Liu sends someone to ask, she would know that she didn’t make it up.

Empress Dowager Liu may not necessarily feel that the second prince was wrong, but she would feel sorry for her granddaughter because of her daughter’s early death. In this way, she could solve this matter with a thousand pounds of effort, without causing the emperor and Empress Dowager Liu to argue.

Just then, a palace maid could be heard greeting someone outside the room. “Second Royal Highness Princess Fang.”

Immediately afterward, the curtains were lifted from the outside, and two young girls filed in one after the other.

Walking in front was the second princess of Xin’an, walking behind was a maiden in an aqua-green clothes with a gentle temperament, goose egg face, willow eyebrows, and cherry-like mouth. The jewelry on her body and head were white jade and silver ornaments, making her look pure white with no flaw.

Obviously, she was Fang Hanjun.

Xin’an and Fang Hanjun approached gracefully and first give their courtesy to Empress Wei elegantly.

Empress Wei smiled and introduced them with a smile. “Hanjun, this is my niece, Xiao Jiu, who is vising me here today.”

“Xiao Jiu, this is the eldest daughter of Princess Yongle, Hanjun. She is two years older than you.”

Qin Jiu stood up and courtesies, “Miss Fang.”

“Third Miss Qin.” Fang Hanjun also smiled and returned the courtesy with a smile, except that she gave Qin Jiu a courtesy for a senior.

“……” Qin Jiu’s expression became subtle at once.

She suddenly felt that it was not good for Gu Zezhi’s seniority to be too high, she was only fourteen years old, so inexplicably it seemed like she was getting older…

Empress Wei gave seats to both Xin’an and Fang Hanjun, then said. “Xiao Jiu, Hanjun is not familiar with places in the capital. Just now, she mentioned that she wants to go to Huangjue Temple to fulfill her mother’s wish. Why don’t you take Hanjun to Huangjue Temple to offer incense in a few days and visit some other places.”

Actually, Empress Wei was being somewhat selfish. She was thinking of her nephew, Qin Zening, he was not young anymore and was almost seventeen years old, even his sister was already engaged but his marriage was not yet settled.

Empress Wei could see that Fang Hanjun was intelligent and honest, she was about the same age as her niece, Qin Jiu, and was also a perfect match for Qin Zening in all aspects. Girls of this age could talk a lot when they were together, and Qin Jiu could take the opportunity to learn more about Hanjun and see if she was suitable for Qin Zening.

Anyway, Fang Hanjun was still mourning and since her father was still alive, she could only mourn for one year, and this one year was enough to see a person’s temperament and decorum.

Qin Jiu was completely unaware of Empress Wei’s little scheme, and only took it literally as she wanted to accompany Fang Hanjun to relax, and readily agreed. “Empress Aunt, since I have a lot of free time, why don’t I take Miss Fang to Huangjue Temple for incense tomorrow.”

Fang Hanjun bowed to Qin Jiu and thanked her, “Then I’ll trouble Third Miss Qin.”

“No trouble, no trouble.” Qin Jiu waved her hand.

Empress Wei knew at a glance that her niece didn’t get what she had in mind but this only made the corner of her lips curled up slightly.

This girl, Xiao Jiu was incredibly clever, but sometimes she really lacks insight.

Xin’an smiled and said, “Xiao Jiu, I happened to copy some scriptures. Please take them to Huangjue Temple for me as an offering—”

Before she could finish speaking, Xiao Kouzi suddenly hurried in and whispered to Empress Wei.

Empress Wei’s expression slightly changed instantly, she then casually dismissed Xin’an and Fang Hanjun, leaving only Qin Jiu.

Xin’an and Fang Hanjun both retreated tactfully, vaguely guessing that what Xiao Kouzi had just reported might have something to do with Qin Jiu, and even several palace maids around them retreated.

Only then did Xiao Kouzi bow to Qin Jiu and said, “Third Miss Qin, just now fifth master Qin sent someone to look for you, saying that there was someone making trouble at the entrance of the Qin Mansion.”

“The person who came claimed his surname was Xu, and said he was engaged to you, Third Miss Qin.”

Empress Wei clenched the handkerchief in her hand as her dark eyes quietly changed incessantly.

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