Feng Yu Heng heard a piece of news from the guard. She did not know if it was good or bad news: Xiang Rong had returned to the capital with the fourth prince, but she did not bring An shi with her.
Originally, she did not hope for Xiang Rong to return, but there had been too many things happening in the capital, and they were all unexpected. Only because of this did the matters in Ji 'an Prefecture get delayed. Qing Yu had people distribute the benefits over there, but when these benefits were distributed, Xiang Rong was already on her way back to the capital.
Because An shi and Xiang Rong had both moved to Ji 'an Prefecture, aside from the embroidery shop, they did not have any other place to stay in the capital. The two had been gone for a long time, and the embroidery shop had been managed by Qing Yu. With the embroidery designs from the new shop in Ji 'an Prefecture being sent to the capital, the embroidery shop's business was much better than before. With business improving, there was more stock, and the number of embroiderers hired increased by quite a few. The room in the inner courtyard that An shi and Xiang Rong used to live in had already been filled with goods and new workers. Xiang Rong did not have a proper place to stay after returning to the capital.
Feng Yu Heng had people bring her to Imperial Palace Yu. When the servant got out of the carriage, she said with great embarrassment: "I originally wanted to tell second sister that I would just go to the imperial daughter's manor or go to the Yao manor to stay for a few days. Either way, I will be returning after the fifth day of the new year." While saying this, she said to the fourth prince, Xuan Tian Yi, who was still riding a horse behind her: "Just go back to your Ping Palace. Remember to come to Imperial Palace Yu to send a gift during the new year."
Xuan Tian Yi sat on the horse's back and glared at Xiang Rong, saying: "Old ninth is my younger brother. Even if there is a need to send a gift, it should be him sending it to me! Who has ever heard of an elder brother sending a gift to his younger brother? "
Feng Yu Heng felt that every time she saw the two of them together, it was very funny. Her timid Third Sister would also show her brave side in front of the Fourth Prince. This made her feel very comfortable, so she said, "Fourth Brother is right. Even if we want to give New Year's gifts, it should be the Imperial Palace Yu who gives them to Ping Wang Fu."
Xuan Tian Yi was very satisfied with Feng Yu Heng's words and nodded repeatedly; however, he did not look at Feng Yu Heng and cupped his hands: "Younger sister, long time no see! Fourth Brother loves to hear you speak. You're sharp and sensible. " After saying this, she glared at Xiang Rong and sighed: "Unlike my young master, she really … is stubborn!" When he said that she was stubborn, he was practically gnashing his teeth. Feng Yu Heng understood, perhaps Xiang Rong did not treat him well during the months in Ji 'an Prefecture.
"I'm saying to have you send me a gift!" Without waiting for Feng Yu Heng to speak, Xiang Rong continued, "It's the New Year. Shouldn't you be filial to your master? As a disciple, you can't be so heartless. How many skills have I taught you during the months in Ji 'an Prefecture? In any case, you should express something. As for who should give you a gift between you and His Ninth Highness, that's a matter between the two of you. I can't control it. Alright, you can go back! Don't stand here and attract attention. We sisters still need to talk! "
Xuan Tian Yi helplessly spread his hands and said to Feng Yu Heng: "Younger sister, look. This is all because I spoiled her! It's just that I usually give in to her too much. This temper is growing with each passing day. You don't know, but she even dared to kick me in Ji 'an Prefecture. In any case, I'm a prince, but in front of her, I'm like a grandson. Hah! Life! " As Xuan Tian Yi spoke, he sighed and cupped his hands: "But since Young Master has been sent back safely and is in younger sister's hands, I can rest assured. You sisters can chat! I'll return to the manor now. New Year gifts and whatnot will be sent over in a few days. " After saying this, he looked at Xiang Rong and reminded her worriedly: "Staying in Ninth Brother's manor, you need to be a little more sensible. You can't cause trouble for him. Do you understand? I'll come and pick you up on the sixth of the New Year. We'll return together. "
Xiang Rong stomped her foot and said angrily: "I'll be returning on the sixth of the New Year by myself. Why are you still following me?"
"Naturally, it's to protect you!" Xuan Tian Yi said matter-of-factly, "I only have this one master. If you get kidnapped, who will I learn from, right?"
Feng Yu Heng really enjoyed watching the two bicker. As she saw it, this was life. If everything was going well, she would be very happy to watch her family bicker with each other every day. Everyone would live a lively life together and prosper. However, the matters of the world would never go according to one's wishes. She had a peaceful heart; however, she had no choice but to run into this chaotic political situation. In this complicated living environment, other than facing it head-on, she had no other choice.
She said to Xuan Tian Yi: "Recently, there have been some changes in the capital. Fourth Brother should have heard a little about it. I can't describe the specifics clearly. Either way, since you've returned, go into the palace and pay respects to Father Emperor. Everything that you want to know, you will be able to see. " Although she was the younger sister-in-law, there were many times when people felt that she was the older sister-in-law. Even the Fourth Prince, who was a few years older than Xuan Tianming, had no choice but to admit defeat in front of Feng Yu Heng's calmness.
He nodded and said: "I understand. I will go pay respects to Father Emperor tomorrow." He then said to Xiang Rong: "I'm leaving. If you need anything, come to the Ping Palace at any time to look for me."
Finally sending him off, Xiang Rong's face no longer had the optimism from earlier. She asked Feng Yu Heng: "What exactly happened in the capital? Why did the people of the Ping Palace send one letter after another to Xuan Tian Yi every day? Seeing that his complexion is becoming worse and worse, but when I asked him, he refused to say. "
Feng Yu Heng pulled Xiang Rong into the palace. She then ordered the servants to tidy up Xiang Rong's carriage and the things that she had brought back. She then had Lady Zhou arrange for a guest courtyard for Xiang Rong to live in. Only then did she bring her back to her own room. When the two were seated properly, the maidservant also served tea. Xiang Rong also took a breather, only then did she say: "I originally did not want you to come back, but I was so busy that I forgot about the letter. But since you have come back, there are indeed some things that have happened in the capital, but they will not implicate you. You can just stay here peacefully for the new year. After that, you can return to Ji 'an Prefecture. "
"Is there going to be a change in the palace?" Xiang Rong also had her own guesses, "I was thinking, if it was something else, Xuan Tian Yi would not be so nervous and anxious. After thinking about it, it can only be a change in the palace. Could it be that the Eighth Prince did something? "
Feng Yu Heng looked at Xiang Rong and felt that time really passed quickly. When she first came, Xiang Rong was still a child. She had her hair tied up in two buns and stood together with Fendai. She looked even younger than the domineering Fendai. At that time, Xiang Rong did not have any ideas of her own and was just timid. She was afraid of Feng Jinyuan, afraid of the Shen Clan, afraid of the Matriarch and also afraid of her. She was afraid of everyone in the Feng manor and would walk with her head down every day. She did not dare to offend anyone. But it was true that Xiang Rong was close to her. She had once put in a lot of effort to change this younger sister of hers. But looking at it now, the changes that she had made to Xiang Rong could not compare to the changes that time had brought, much less to Xuan Tian Yi.
In a flash, almost four years had passed. Xiang Rong had grown up. She knew how to think and analyse problems and was no longer as timid as before. She even dared to argue with a prince. If this was in the past, she really would not be able to imagine it.
Seeing her second sister keep staring at her without saying anything, Xiang Rong could not help but wipe her face and ask: "What's wrong? Why does second sister keep looking at Xiang Rong like this? "
Feng Yu Heng smiled and pinched her face, saying with a sigh: "The little girl that always followed behind me in the past has finally grown up. Second sister is happy. I'm happy for you! "
But Xiang Rong was not happy at all. She said to Feng Yu Heng: "Actually, I don't want to grow up. In the past, when I was young, I hoped that I could grow up and be as amazing as second sister. I don't need to always stand behind second sister and hold you back. But now … … I hope that I can always stand behind second sister. I don't need to think about anything and I don't need to worry about anything. No matter what happens, second sister will always block it for me. How good would that kind of life be. Unfortunately … … I can't go back. "The more she spoke, the more lonely she felt. Gradually, she lowered her head again.
"Are you not happy?" Feng Yu Heng asked her, "With a free and independent life like Ji 'an Prefecture and someone like the Fourth Prince keeping you company, second sister thought that you would be happy."
Xiang Rong raised her head and said to Feng Yu Heng with a bit of anxiety: "I am happy with a free and independent life. I also like Ji 'an Prefecture. But second sister, in the past, we always hoped that there would be a day when we could break free from the Feng manor and be able to control our own fates. We would no longer be restricted by the Feng manor. But when I truly became independent, when second sister left Ji 'an Prefecture, Xiang Rong would rather return to the past. Even if we fought and schemed against each other, at least we would still be together. " She looked at Feng Yu Heng and wanted to express her feelings as much as possible, especially when it came to the Fourth Prince. She said: "I used to think that when I saw His Highness the Seventh Prince many years ago, it was an infatuated fantasy. I thought that when I grew up, I would slowly give up. I even tried to accept Xuan Tianyi in the past, wanting to force myself to like him. But second sister, I am unable to do it. Every time I become more and more clear about Xuan Tianyi's thoughts towards me, I also become more and more clear that there is already someone in my heart and there is no room for a second person. "
The more she spoke, the softer her voice became. In the end, she lowered her head again. Once Xuan Tianhua was mentioned, Xiang Rong felt a sense of inferiority that she could not resist.
Feng Yu Heng did not know how to advise her for a while. The hardest thing to advise in this world was matters of the heart because you did not know which side to advise was right and which was better. She believed that Xuan Tianyi was suitable for Xiang Rong, but in the end, the person she wanted to live with was not herself. The person involved felt uncomfortable and did not like it. If she said too much, it would be forcing it. But after hearing Xiang Rong's words, she said regretfully: "The Fourth Prince treats you very well."
Xiang Rong replied to her: "His Highness the Seventh Prince also treats second sister very well." With these words, Feng Yu Heng's mouth was completely shut.
That's right! Xuan Tianhua also treated her very well. It was just a pity that she already had Xuan Tianming in her heart and could not accept anyone else. Even if he was an otherworldly deity, to her, he was not a good match.
"Forget it." She helped Xiang Rong tidy up the loose strands of hair and said softly: "In matters of the heart, you need to make your own decisions. You have also grown up, a 14 year old girl. You will be of marriageable age next year. There are some things that you will understand even without me telling you."
On this side, Feng Yu Heng and her sister were having a heart-to-heart talk about their feelings. On the other side, the Fourth Prince Xuan Tianyi did not have the patience to wait until tomorrow to enter the palace to visit Emperor Tianwu. After parting ways with the sisters in front of the Imperial Palace Yu, he headed straight to the imperial palace … …
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