Chapter 147 (Part 3) ~ Rumors Destroy the Reputation

The Empress Dowager was worried that if she summoned Qu Fei Qing in private, she would be rejected by Matriarch Gu. And second, she was afraid that Qu Fei Qing would leave early without her noticing. So she publicly summoned Qu Fei Qing.

However, this way, it was also an opportunity given by the Emperor. First, he left the banquet early and then Eunuch Yu invited Prince Rui who had not left the palace to go to the Emperor's study.

After that, everything was clear.

Since Aunt Lan came out to explain the beginning of the Empress's residence, Qu Fei Qing began to know that this is just a means for the Empress Dowager to send Qu Fei Qing to the dragon bed. In this ancient feudal, once the raw rice was cooked, it was ripe [1]. Even Emperor Yu Qian Di is compelled to accept Qu Fei Qing. And now because of the relationship between the Chu Household and the Fu Guo Gong Fu, Qu Fei Qing's position is naturally not low. Then if she gave birth to a son, this may impact his throne.

Therefore, Yu Qian Di also left Prince Rui. He wanted to trick Prince Rui. At that time, Qu Fei Qing would have to marry Prince Rui and become his Princess.

Despite the good title of Prince Rui, he became a prisoner in the war with Bei Qi. In this life, he will not be able to lift his head in front of the army. If Qu Fei Qing became a people of Prince Rui, it is definitely not a good thing. Pointing out, the future of Qu Chang Qing may be affected due to continuous elimination [2]. If Emperor Yu Qian Di's plan becomes successful, it can not only clear the competition but also remove the power behind the Empress Dowager. The last one left would be himself.

"There is indeed a problem in the harem. It is not because Qu Fei Qing disappeared, but because Prince Rui and the palace maid of Empress private meeting in the Ganlu Hall was seen by the Emperor. Now that palace maid has been executed and Prince Rui is under house arrest in the Prince Rui's Palace." Chu Fei Yang inquired about the things that happened in the harem before he left the palace. But there was still a trace of doubt in his heart.

"What? The Prince Rui and the palace maid of Empress actually went to  Ganlu Hall? How can Prince Rui enter the Ganlu Hall? The Ganlu Hall is behind the study, only through the study room..." Yun Qian Meng understood.

She was afraid that the Empress Dowager had already prepared everything and was going to send Qu Fei Qing to the Ganlu Hall.

All of this had already been known by the Emperor. So, he followed the plan of the Empress Dowager. But he led Prince Rui to the Ganlu Hall, and prepared to go to the second day to catch Prince Rui red-handed.

"Just, why would it involve the palace maid of the Empress?" Last night, Qu Chang Qing and Xi Yu went to bring Qu Fei Qing out of the palace. Yun Qian Meng absolutely did not believe that Qu Chang Qing will be behind this.

"This is also the place I don't understand. Qu Chang Qing really saved Qu Fei Qing on the way to Feng Xiang Palace last night and left the palace with Xi Yu and others. But the Emperor actually went to the Ganlu Hall in the morning. On the dragon bed, he found the palace maid of Empress and Prince Rui. I think that even if Qu Fei Qing did appear in the Ganlu Hall last night, the Emperor could not use this to frame Prince Rui. After all, the current Prince Rui has nothing. He cannot be called a threat. But he is a very good piece in Emperor's hand. He does not have to bother to remove this easy-to-manipulate piece." Chu Fei Yang's eyes flashed suddenly. His brain was filtering all possible enemies.

"Also, there are other people who don't want to see Qu Fei Qing enter the palace or marry any Prince." Yun Qian Meng was bold to say her own speculation.

"This person is very clever. He easily shifted the attention of everyone. Instead of  palace girl of Empress, it should have been Qu Fei Qing on the dragon bed. The Empress Dowager will surely think that this is the Empress's trick to avoid Qu Fei Qing enter the palace. Thus, it was like threatening her, so she counterattacked. In the future, except the Empress Dowager, I am afraid that there will be another person to deal with. On the other hand, the Empress was unjustly involved in the battle between the Emperor and the Empress Dowager. I am afraid that the Empress has been dissatisfied. After all,  if the Empress Dowager is involved in the harem, it is indeed very wrong. I am afraid that the two will have a fight in the harem in the future." Quietly leaning on Chu Fei Yang's arms, Yun Qian Meng clearly expressed her own judgments, but her eyes also flashed a bit of murderous intent. They already had the supreme imperial power, but they tried to strengthen their power more. The life and will of others, and the manipulation of others' lives at will [3]. This is too despicable!

Listening calmly to the analysis of Yun Qian Meng, Chu Fei Yang bowed his head and gently printed a kiss on her bright forehead. But in his heart, he had to admire the cleverness of Yun Qian Meng

Some things, after her analysis, the original dilemma he had, gradually become clear. Yun Meng Qian was really smart and he appreciated her more in his heart. She always gave him good advice.

"Fei Yang, you say, in addition to Qu Fei Qing and our people, who were involved in the matter last night? Is it some people or many people?" Yun Qian Meng whispered. There were a few flashes in her brain of the people that were most likely to participate in this matter. Yun Qian Meng only felt that the company of Chu Fei Yang in this type of situation made people relax. Last night she was worried about Qu Fei Qing and did not sleep well so she was sleepy.

Chu Fei Yang heard her sleepy sound and looked down at the person in his arms. He saw that Yun Qian Meng's cheeks were slightly flushed. There was a layer of light cyan [4] at the bottom of her eyes. He knew that she had no rest last night. Preventing her body from slipping down, he tightened her arms, and his cheeks pressed against her forehead as he whispered, "Is it better to go back to the room and lie down for a while?"

However, Yun Qian Meng shook her head. Although her eyes were half-squatting, her consciousness was very clear. Her small mouth kept whispering to herself, "If Qu Fei Qing and Prince Rui became married, I believe that Chen Household would be happy to see it. Before in Hai Household, it was Duke Hai who went to the Fu Guo Gong Fu to mention Qu Fei Qing and Duke Hai's marriage. I don't know if they have anything to do with this matter. As for the officials who participated in the palace banquet last night, they were low and high ranked officials. The person behind this matter can easily target anyone and even murder anyone in the palace under our nose. Presumably, this person's power is not weak."

"However, there is still an exception here. Han Che was also participating in the palace feast this time, even his sister was fortunate enough to enter the palace." Chu Fei Yang slowly opened his eyes and slightly raised his eyebrows. His eyes showed a hint of a murderous aura. His heart was as thin as the hair [5]. He was not letting anyone escape from his mind who attended yesterday's palace feast. 

When she heard the name of Han Che, Yun Qian Meng remembered that when she met him for the first time. At that time, it was Qu Fei Qing who passed by Han Che.

She couldn't help but sigh gently. Yun Qian Meng's thoughts went back to the impression of Han Che. She could only feel that the young man gave a clear feeling but he also revealed the arrogance of ordinary people. His appearance was also excellent. If he wore Jin Yi robe he could be mistaken for the son of some noble household. 

"That Han Yu is quite interesting. But I always feel that this woman is not that simple. She could ignore the worldly gaze before in the opening of the palace feast. Either she is  stupid or she is extremely intelligent." The banquets held in the palace banquet and household of noble families, to put it bluntly, is just to give the ladies of the prefectures a chance to get a blind date so that the ladies who are not engaged can see if there is anyone good for them. People pick either a daughter-in-law or a son-in-law.

At that time, even while facing people ridiculing her family, Han Yu still did her own thing and did not pay any attention to the strangeness in the eyes of others. Presumably, the woman was not interested in such a palace feast, and secondly, she used this to block some of the unnecessary trouble.

"I have sent people to go to Han Che's hometown. I believe that there will be news after some time." His one hand patted the back of Yun Qian Meng, hoping she will sleep.

Noticing his small gesture, Yun Qian Meng's mind was scattered. She remembered the details that she noticed in Mother Xie's room. Yun Qian Meng sat upright, her eyes were seriously looking at Chu Fei Yang. She seriously said, "Are the women in You Zhou accustomed to wearing a gold bracelet with dumbbells?"

This was the second time that Yun Qian Meng had noticed the gold bracelet on Xie Tao's hand. Especially when referring to the bandits, her left hand was obviously unconsciously stroking the gold bracelet, which suddenly caused Yun Qian Meng to pay attention to this matter.

Just hearing the question of Yun Qian Meng, Chu Fei Yang's eyes flashed a little bit of surprise, and then in an apologetic tone he said, "I have not noticed these things."

Listening to the voice of Chu Fei Yang, Yun Qian Meng immediately understood. You zhou is the place of Chu Pei. This father and son have never seen each other since Chu Fei Yang was born. The gap between these two's hearts is beyond the imagination of ordinary people. She was afraid that for Chu Fei Yang, You zhou, like Chu Pei, it was a forbidden word.  He does not pay much attention to You zhou, let alone small details of these women's jewelry.

Hearing the apologetic tone of Chu Fei Yang, Yun Qian Meng felt slightly painful. She raised her arms and wrapped around his neck. She leaned her head against his neck. In her brain, the appearance of Rong Yun He.

At the end, Yun Qian Meng suggested, "Let's go to Rong Shantang. Rong Yun He has a lot of business all over the world. I believe that Rong Yun He has some understanding of the customs of You zhou."

But her voice was not yet landed, and Chu Fei Yang suddenly kissed her red lips. It was very different from the gentle kisses like in the past. This time, Chu Fei Yang took a trace of anger and punishment, and slightly rudely rubbed the lips of Yun Qian Meng with his own lips. Yun Qian Meng retreated because of the pain, but he quickly opened her teeth, and entered her mouth strongly, without giving her a chance to breathe. He began the next round of rubbing until Yun Qian Meng softly lingered in his arms. Chu Fei Yang slightly separated their intertwined lips, with a husky sound he said, "I will send people to inquire about the dress and jewelry of the women of You zhou, no need to bother others."

He was afraid that Yun Qian Meng didn't hear clearly. Chu Fei Yang lifted her delicate body and repeated, "The weather is cold recently, so don't always go out. Even if Rong Shantang is full of medicinal materials, it is you who will suffer."

Yun Qian Meng felt that even if he was jealous, he still had a positive expression. The original dissatisfaction of her heart has turned into a smile, and she has deliberately teased Chu Fei Yang at this time, "That can't be done. Our family's money is all handed over to Rong Yun He. I also have some responsibilities. Moreover, I can communicate with him a lot and I can gain a lot of knowledge too. I don't want to be a caged bird."

Chu Fei Yang wanted to refuse the words of Yun Qian Meng, but the dissatisfaction in the eyes of Yun Qian Meng made him shake his head in disbelief and he immediately revealed his position, "Naturally, I don't want to cage you. It's just that I am worried that you will be tired. Do you think that I should share housework with you?"

"What are you talking about? You don't have to share housework with me." Yun Qian Meng saw the deep smile in Chu Fei Yang's eyes, and can't help but conceal that she had been cheated by this sly fox.

But Yun Qian Meng knew Chu Fei Yang's mood. If Rong Yun He was like Jiang Mu Chen, he would use the same means to retaliate.

It can be said that Rong Yun He had a  dumb-looking appearance every time he saw Yun Qian Meng. He neither looked forward to confronting her nor he took a hostile attitude to glare at her. Only the hidden and affectionate eyes stared at her. Chu Fei Yang whether angry or not could not find any entry point to deal with Rong Yun He. He could only be a 'great' person and let him gaze at Yum Qian Meng.

But how can Yun Qian Meng not know Chu Fei Yang's fears? Even though this worry is simply too much for her. Since Rong Yun He had let her go, he would naturally not cause any trouble for her again. Not to mention that now that she was married, the two can only be friends and partners.

Dong! Dong! Dong!

A respectful knock came from the door.

"What is it?" Hearing this rhythmic knock on the door that was a secret code, Chu Fei Yang said in a low voice. But Yun Qian Meng left his arms at this time and stood at the window of the study room watching Chu Fei Yang's dissatisfied look. She smiled and gently stroked her slightly wrinkled skirt.

The door of the study room was slowly pushed open, and Xi came inside with a serious face. He came to the desk and marched toward Chu Fei Yang and Yun Qian Meng and he said, "There is a rumor in the palace. People are saying that yesterday it was Miss Qu who was found in Dragon bed with Prince Rui. I am afraid that after a few days, the whole Kingdom will know this."

Hearing the report of Xi, the look of Yun Qian Meng suddenly sank and her whole body gradually gave off a cold feeling. It seems that she helped her cousin escape. However, it seemed some people still wanted to take the Fu Guo Gong Fu down. Spreading these kinds of rumors.

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[1] - Raw rice cooked means that having a physical relationship (Sexual relationship) with someone. If Qu Jing Qing was found with the Emperor, no matter what they would have built a physical relationship for the outsiders. So, Emperor had to marry her and accept her.

[2] - Qu Chang Qing is a soldier. His family holds military power. So at some time if the Emperor felt threatened by their military power he might find ways to eliminate Qu Chang Qing to get the military power. This might affect Qu Chang Qing. Continuous elimination can lead to the elimination of many military power holders at the same time.

[3] - The people that hold superior powers take people's life like nothing. They have no humanity. They take other's life and manipulate them.

[4] - light cyan means aqua color or light that is composed of an equal amount of green light and blue light. Yun Qian Meng had a layer of light cyan. We can say kind of dark circle.

[5] - Heart as thin as hair means that the person is very suspicious and cautious about everything.

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Thank you for reading. I really appreciate you guys. After many short parts, this one is a long one. Hope you'll enjoy it. Have a good day. If you find any mistakes you can tell me in the comments. 

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