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The carriage that was returning to the residence left the Anping Marquis Palace slowly. Seeing Chu Qinghuan sitting unmoving like a mountain, Chu Jinfu finally could not suppress the curiosity in her heart and asked, "Second Elder Sister, you know him well?"

If he wasn't familiar with eight thousand years old, he wouldn't have called her a 'little beauty'. Furthermore, she would have been protected by that little beauty!

How many people in the entire Great Zhou were treated like that?

Chu Qinghuan gently shook her head as her eyes filled with confusion. Ever since she had returned to the Palace, this could already be considered her third time meeting Ji Fengye.

This was the first time, on the Old Mistress's birthday, Chu Jinxiu wanted to make use of this opportunity to teach a lesson.

The second time, he used Thousand Shadow House to rescue her, so even if he did not help her, she would still be fine.

The third time, was today. He was behind the yellow bird, and had even helped himself to hold onto Song Lingshan's weakness.

If she said there was nothing between them, even she wouldn't believe it. However, it was really nothing.

Seeing that she did not seem to be lying, Chu Jinfu did not continue asking, but when she thought about how shameful Song Lingshan looked today, she felt that it was funny, "Little Aunt cares about her reputation the most, but today there isn't even a person from Cheng En Marquis Palace, what a joke."

Chu Qinghuan fell into deep thought upon hearing this. The Liu Family could be traced back to the previous dynasty, and the last years of tyranny. The Liu Family produced a famous person, and that was Liu Ruhai.

Liu Ruhai made a point of speaking bluntly about the time and the government. In the end, he infuriated the Chief Eunuch Wang Zheng, and seventy-six Liu Clan members were killed. Only Liu Ruhai's youngest son was protected by an old friend and had a trace of his bloodline.

When Emperor Gao Zu founded the dynasty, he also recruited the descendants of the Liu clan. However, this descendant of the Liu clan had quite the backbone: If I, Liu Jing, enter the dynasty, I will be promoted to the imperial examinations.

When Emperor Gao heard this, not only was he not angered by Liu Jing's disobedience, he instead praised his arrogance.

Later on, Liu Jingyan really did go to high school and became the late emperor Gao's minister of the humerus. The Liu family also passed down their legacy in the Great Zhou. Until now, the Liu Clan was the most glorious sect, but it was also a mixture of good and bad.

When the dynasty's Empress Liu's maiden name was Caiwei, she was born in the Cheng En Marquis Palace, and was the Liu Family's first wife. His father, Liu Xia Kang, was originally a scholar with the same family background, but the reason he was conferred the title of marquis was because he had an emperor's son-in-law.

Anping Marquis's wife, Liu Wenpei, was born in the second house of the Liu family. When the Anping Marquis's wife was still in his daughter's room, he was engaged to be married, but in the end, his father broke the engagement and became Anping Marquis's successor.

The Liu Family Residence and the Second House had always been on good terms, but at Song Lingyue's engagement banquet, the Cheng En Marquis only sent people over to present a present. The Mrs Cheng Nguyen claimed that it was inconvenient for him to come, but he could not help but look down on the Second Room. And the palace only bestowed a few things to the Empress Liu, it was no different from a normal noble family.

"Isn't the First Prince here? Anping Marquis Palace is still as bright as the sun at noon. " In truth, Empress Liu did not wish to see this marriage. After all, the Anping Marquis Palace had two treasures in their hands.

Madam Anping Marquis was Empress Liu's cousin, while Xian Consort was Anping Marquis's cousin. Who didn't know that although the Empress Liu looked amiable on the surface, she actually had quite a deep grudge with the Xian Consort. Furthermore, the Anping Marquis had forces in the military. Whether it was supporting the First Prince or supporting the Sixth Prince, both of them were of great assistance.

Chu Jinfu let out a cold snort, but immediately thought of something, and mysteriously said: "Second Elder Sister, everyone says that the First Prince is not close to a woman, but I think that he has been taking good care of you recently."

Seeing that she had a face filled with gossip, Chu Qinghuan did not have the slightest appearance of a noble daughter, and could not help but poke her head, "Are you trying to say that the First Prince has gotten used to eating delicacies, and wants to trade with my wild herbs?"

Chu Jinfu shook her head and laughed: "Second Elder Sister, if you were a wild vegetable from a mountain village, who in this world would be called a delicacy?"

Chu Qinghuan did not argue with her, but she suddenly thought of a person and could not help but ask, "Fuer, do you know Liu Dantong?"

Hearing that, Chu Jinfu's eyes lit up, radiating with a bright light, "Beijing's most talented girl, what, Second Elder Sister wants to befriend her?"

Chu Qinghuan shook his head and said with regret: "I have heard of your name for a long time, I just want to experience it."

A sly look flashed across Chu Jinfu's eyes as she pulled Chu Qinghuan's arm and said mysteriously, "Liu Dantong hates two people the most. Does Second Elder Sister know who they are?"

Chu Qinghuan naturally knew who it was, but her face was somewhat blank. After pondering for a long time, she slowly said, "I heard from Nanny Zhou that the Liu Family's three concubines have always been high and mighty. I don't know why Lord Liu and the two elder brothers separated back then, but could it be Liu Cairong? "

Chu Jinfu nodded after hearing what she said, "No wonder Grandmother always said that Second Elder Sister is smart. Not bad, it's exactly Liu Cairong. Liu Cairong relied on the fact that she had the Empress Sister so that no one would think of him as a threat. Liu Dantong disliked her the most. However, the matriarch of the Liu Family passed away previously. Liu Cairong returned to the Liu Prefecture to mourn for his grandmother and would only be able to return after some time. As for the other person, Second Elder Sister knows him as well. "

Chu Qinghuan was surprised, "I know him?"

"Liu Dantong is just famous, and looks alike again, but she is the second most beautiful in the capital. Second Elder Sister, who else do you think she hates?"

Chu Qinghuan lost her voice in shock, "Are you saying Big … Big Sis? "

Chu Jinfu did not deny it, but her words contained a tinge of regret, "The three beauties of the capital, it's a pity that I don't have the chance to meet Miss Ruo Chu of Qin Huai Lou."

Each of the three beauties of the capital had their own merits.

The first beauty was Prime Minister's Mansion Great Young Miss Chu Jinxiu, she was proficient in all kinds of zither, chess, calligraphy and painting.

The second beauty was the only daughter of the Crown Prince Zhaoming, Liu Dantong.

As for the third beauty, she was the courtesan, Lady Ruo Chu from Qin Huai Restaurant. She was born to an extremely enchanting background, but unfortunately, she was someone else's canary.

Hearing that, Chu Qinghuan could not help but smile, and said somewhat helplessly: "Silly girl, Miss Ruo Chu is a person from the wind, if you want to see her, don't you have to be in the wind as well?"

Chu Jinfu could not help but grin, just that none of them expected that today's joke would become true in the future.

After getting off the carriage, Chu Qinghuan and Chu Jinfu headed towards the Pear Fragrance Garden to pay their respects to the Old Mistress.

The Old Mistress did not seem to be interested in the matters of the Anping Marquis Palace. She only asked a few questions before she stopped talking.

Sensing Chu Qinghuan's peculiar gaze, Old Mistress suddenly thought of something and said: "In a few days, Monk Hong Yi will give a lecture on Lingyin Temple, do you two want to come with me to listen to the buddhist arts?"

Chu Qinghuan was startled. Monk Hong Yi? Aren't the Six Nations' emperors the Monk Hong Yi s that they regard as important guests?

In her previous life, she had sent people to search everywhere, but it was just one of the Monk Hong Yi's words: If there was a crisis, then it would all be up to her.

She didn't believe it, she only felt that this old monk was just spouting nonsense, acting alone only to be betrayed by Huangfu Shu in the end and to be burned alive.

"Listening to buddhist mantras, bathing in buddhist light is obviously something one can wish for. Moreover, I heard that the fast food in Lingyin Temple is the best, so I wanted to try it long ago." Chu Jinfu pulled on Old Mistress's arm and laughed, as if she was afraid that she couldn't go.

Hearing that, Old Mistress could not help but pinch Chu Jinfu a little, "You greedy monkey, you're just looking forward to eating."

Chu Qinghuan toned in her oddity and laughed: "Monk Hong Yi is an esteemed monk, to be able to receive his guidance is our fortune. As for Fuer … " Chu Qinghuan endured her laughter and continued: "Monk Hong Yi can be considered to have a good hand in eating fasts, it can also be considered a unique type of bathing in Buddhist light."

Old Mistress was immediately amused when she heard it. Looking at her two grandchildren, her face was full of smiles.

While the three of them were talking and laughing, Chu Jinxiu walked over leisurely. Chu Changxi then looked at Chu Qinghuan who seemed to be wishing for nothing more than to eat her, "In the end, Second Elder Sister is smart enough to make me fall in love with you."

These words were clearly meant for Chu Jinfu. What a great way to sow discord!

Before Chu Qinghuan returned to the manor, she was the only one among the young misses. Now that Chu Qinghuan was faintly on par with Chu Jinfu, Chu Changxi was extremely dissatisfied!

In order to please the Old Mistress, she had even helped him copy the scripture with her own good words. However, she had not even gotten the appreciation of the Old Mistress, so how could she, Chu Qinghuan, do that? It was just that she had to fawn over Chu Jinfu, and so had Chu Jinfu. She had never seen any kind of people, and she was actually on good terms with Chu Qinghuan, the Concubinage.

Isn't Chu Jinfu the narrow-minded one, didn't she care about the Old Mistress's love the most? Now that Chu Qinghuan had won over her, she did not believe that Chu Jinfu would be okay with it!

"Third Sister is right. Just a moment ago, Grandmother said that if Third Sister had even the slightest bit of intelligence, she wouldn't have to worry so much." Chu Jinfu said lightly, but mocked Chu Changxi's elm talent.

Chu Changxi's round face immediately flushed red, but Old Mistress did not deny it. Her rage, at the very least, would turn into unwillingness, "Sun Daughter will definitely treat Second Elder Sister well … Good... Learn... I learned it! " She spoke each word as if she wished she could shatter them in her mouth.

Chu Jinfu covered her lips and chuckled, her eyes full of satisfaction. Chu Qinghuan could not help but shake her head, although Chu Jinfu was fighting on the same side as him, but this little girl was still too impatient. Considering that she was from the same mother, although Chu Jinxiu could not touch her, she still had to bear the burden.

Chu Changxi was just asking to be humiliated, but Chu Jinxiu did not take it to heart, and laughed: "I heard that Monk Hong Yi likes Buddhist techniques the most since he is in the capital, why not …."

Chu Jinfu laughed when she heard it, and interrupted Chu Jinxiu's words, "Big sister, Grandmother just said that she would bring me and Second Elder Sister to Lingyin Temple to listen to the buddhist arts. Big sister, do you want to come along as well?"

When Chu Jinxiu heard this, her expression slightly changed. She could not help but be angry that the Old Mistress did not put him in her heart, and only mentioned Chu Qinghuan and Chu Jinfu. She originally had the intention to head towards the Lingyin Temple, but after hearing these words, she didn't have the slightest intention. She was just about to reject them, but then she heard the Old Mistress say blandly, "Come with me to visit Buddha Mingxin, to give your mother a few days of peace and quiet."