Although Chen Wan Jin and Chen Wan Shun were older brothers, they had always respected Chen Wan Liang. Not only did they listen to him in business, they also listened to him in life.
The two saw that Chen Wan Liang had given in, thus they did not continue to be stubborn. Together, they went forward and lit three sticks of incense in front of the Shen Clan's coffin. They then heard Chen Wan Liang say to Feng Jin Yuan: "Might I ask Prime minister Feng, how many days will it take for elder sister's coffin to stop?"
Normally speaking, a funeral would take three days, but there were many people coming from the Feng family, so it could be stopped for five or seven days.
Feng Jin Yuan did not plan to have the Shen Clan's coffin stay at home for too long, only saying: "Tomorrow will be the third day. The coffin will be brought back to the old home for burial."
Chen Wan Liang did not have any objections, only saying to Feng Jin Yuan: "Thinking about it, Prime minister Feng does not have the time to bring the coffin back to the old home. The manor is also filled with precious people, so it would not be good to tire yourself out. How about us brothers send elder sister off for the last time."
Feng Jin Yuan nodded, "That's also good. Then I will have to trouble you. "
Chen Wan Liang waved his hand then glanced at Chen Yu one last time, saying: "Take care of yourself." He then turned around and quickly left with his two brothers.
Just as they left, an announcement came from outside the yard, saying: "Imperial daughter Wu Yang has arrived!"
Everyone in the Feng family finally pulled their thoughts away from the Chen family and looked towards the yard. They saw imperial daughter Wu Yang, Xuan Tian Ge, leading three other noble young misses towards the mourning hall.
Others did not know about the three, but Feng Yu Heng recognized them. They were her good friends, Fung Tian Yu, Ren Xifeng and Bai Fu Rong.
The proper imperial daughter had arrived, so the Feng family naturally had to receive her. The matriarch was the first to stand up and walk to the front. Feng Jin Yuan and the others followed behind, arriving before Xuan Tian Ge. The women kneeled, and Feng Jin Yuan also saluted, saying: "Greetings to imperial daughter Wu Yang."
Xuan Tian Ge quickly went forward and helped the matriarch up, very politely saying: "Elder madam, there is no need to salute."
The matriarch gratefully said: "For imperial daughter Wu Yang to be able to visit is truly the Feng family's honor."
"Elder madam, what sort of thing are you saying." Xuan Tian Ge said this while looking at Feng Yu Heng: "With such a big thing happening in Heng Heng's family, how could us sisters not come." After saying this, he introduced the girls behind him to the matriarch: "This is Prime Minister Feng's daughter to the first wife, Fung Tian Yu. This is Pingnan General's office's daughter to the first wife, Ren Xifeng. There is also this, the palace's craftsman Bai's daughter, Bai Fu Rong."
The three also walked forward and politely greeted the matriarch. Xuan Tian Ge then said: "Let's go light some incense for the manor's deceased head madam."
After saying this, she brought the three sisters into the mourning hall. After each of them offered three sticks of incense, she retreated and said to Feng Jin Yuan: "Lord Feng, please restrain your grief."
Feng Jin Yuan revealed a grateful expression, "Many thanks imperial daughter. Many thanks to the girls. Just now, Prince Chun and his Highness Prince Yu both came. General Ping Nan, Lord Feng and Sir Bai also arrived at the manor early in the morning. Now that the four of you have personally come, this prime minister is endlessly grateful. "
Fung Tian Yu picked up on this: "Lord Feng's words regard us as outsiders. Not to mention the many years of friendship between our parents, but us sisters are also sincere friends with Heng Heng. It is as imperial daughter just said. Something happened in Heng Heng's family, so we had no choice but to come. "
The meaning of her words was very clear. We came to the Feng manor to give face to Feng Yu Heng. It has nothing to do with your Feng family.
Feng Jin Yuan was a little embarrassed, but he could not express it. He could only exchange pleasantries.
The matriarch, however, felt that she had gained some face. Regardless of who these people had come for, they had entered the Feng manor. In the future, if word got out, it would be the Feng family's face.
At this moment, Feng Jin Yuan also had a sort of misconception. It was as though he had returned to three years ago. At that time, although the Feng family was also the prime minister's manor, it could not compare to the divine doctor Yao family. From the emperor to the commoners, there was not a single person that did not praise the Yao family. No matter what happened in the Feng manor, no matter how noble a person was, they would come to the Feng manor to give face to Yao Xian. Just like now, imperial daughter Wu Yang had come to the Feng manor because of Feng Yu Heng. How many years had it been since the Wen Xuan Palace's people had come to visit!
The matriarch also sighed internally. This was what a daughter of the first wife should be like! This was what a daughter of the first wife should be like!
Looking again at Chen Yu, she stood there all alone. There was not a single person that paid any attention to her. Because of her relationship with the Shen Clan, she did not have any proper friends to interact with over the years. The people that the Shen family knew were either merchants or low-ranking officials. It was so tiring that Chen Yu could not even climb up to the surface.
She knew that this was not Chen Yu's fault. It was all the Shen Clan's fault. Not only did they not create a good environment for Chen Yu to interact with others, they also caused Chen Yu to not be able to enter the imperial palace for five years. The Shen Clan really was a demon of the Feng family!
"Elder madam." Bai Fu Rong, who had been standing to the side the entire time, finally spoke up. Holding a small box in her hand, she handed it to the matriarch, "Our Bai family does not have any great abilities, and my father has no official rank. Being able to enter the Feng manor and become friends with Heng Heng is Fu Rong's good fortune. Today is the first time we have visited, so this is a small gift to elder madam. It is a pair of earrings that my father personally made. I hope elder madam will not dislike it. "
The matriarch nearly fainted from the great surprise!
Jewelry personally made by craftsman Bai was something that the imperial concubines in the palace would fight over! In the past, she could not even dream of such a wonderful dream when she slept during the day. Now, craftsman Bai's own daughter had actually delivered it to her!
"This …" The matriarch was practically speechless. Trembling, she received the box and opened it to take a look. It was a pair of earrings made of gold. The craftsmanship was not very complicated, and there were no gems inlaid, but this seemingly normal item, upon closer inspection, had reached a level that caused people to gasp in amazement, regardless of whether it was the polishing of the gold or the craftsmanship. In this world, perhaps aside from craftsman Bai, there was no one else that could do this sort of thing, and there was no one else that could make gold shine so brightly.
"It's good that elder madam likes it." Bai Fu Rong was very satisfied with the matriarch's expression. She just knew that her father's things would never disappoint.
The matriarch excitedly said: "I like it! I like it! To be able to receive one of craftsman Bai's things in my lifetime, what an honor that is! "
Ren Xifeng also stepped forward and said to the matriarch: "Like Fu Rong, Xi Feng cannot come to the Feng manor empty-handed." She received something from the maidservant and held it in her hand, "This is a large cloak made of sable fur that my uncle found in the extreme north. There are a total of two cloaks. Mother kept one and this one will be sent by Xi Feng to Old Madam."
The matriarch was moved once more, her hands trembling. Sable! That was something that was hard to find in all of Dashun. How did it end up in her hands today.
Not waiting for her to calm down, Fung Tianyu also brought a small wooden box forward: "Inside this is a heart-warming jade. Regardless of whether it's spring, summer, autumn or winter, when placed on the chest, it will warm up the heart and lungs. It's very nourishing. This was something that the Empress Dowager bestowed. Mother was not willing to use it, thus she asked Tianyu to bring it over to elder madam. She hopes elder madam will take care of your health and live a long and healthy life. "
After the three noble young misses finished presenting their gifts, the biggest one was left for Xuan Tian Ge.
The matriarch's heart was filled with anticipation. The three young misses before her had already given out such extraordinary gifts. Not only did she receive craftsman Bai's earrings, she also received a sable cloak. In the end, she even received an item personally bestowed by the Empress Dowager. This imperial daughter Wu Yang was a proper member of the imperial family. What would she give her?
Xuan Tian Ge looked at the matriarch. It was as though she could see that her thoughts were not normal from her gaze. She could not help but smile, "Today, the four of us came to offer our condolences to the manor's head madam. Secondly … … to speak the truth, I do want to support Heng Zheng. My mother has been depressed ever since three years ago because of Aunty Yao's matter. Ever since we met on the way to Pu Du Temple, she became even more depressed after returning to the manor. We do not know what kind of days Heng Zheng is living in the Feng family, but we hope elder madam can take care of Heng and her siblings as well as Aunty Yao. This is not just the friendship between us sisters. It is also the intentions of the family. General Ping Nan was covered in injuries from his early years on the battlefield. If it was not for divine doctor Yao's treatment, he might have died long ago. Lord Right Prime Minister Feng and the Bai family have also received grace from the Yao family many times. That's why we all hope that Heng Zheng can live well. It can be considered helping the family fulfill a wish that has been on their minds for many years. "
Feng Jin Yuan listened to Xuan Tian Ge's words and could not help but think along the lines of what she said. Sure enough, he recalled how Yao Xian had pulled General Ping Nan back from the brink of death. There was also the Feng family, the Bai family, and even all of the families in the capital that could be named. Including the Emperor in the imperial palace, which one of them had not received grace from Yao Xian? Having money and power was not frightening. A divine doctor that could bring people back to life was the most frightening!
Thinking like this, he began to think about Feng Yu Heng. If Yao shi was still the head wife, what sort of situation would the Feng family be in now?
Chen Yu saw the change in Feng Jin Yuan's thoughts and could not help but gently call out to him: "Father."
Feng Jin Yuan suddenly recovered. Looking at Chen Yu, he calmed himself down. No matter what, he would not be able to compare to Chen Yu's future prospects. People always had to make choices. Since he had placed his hopes on Chen Yu, he could not help but shift.
The matriarch, however, was moved by Xuan Tian Ge's words: "Imperial daughter, please do not worry. Young misses, please do not worry. This old one will not treat Heng Heng unfairly, and the Feng family will not treat Yao shi and her children unfairly."
Yao shi stood to the side, holding Zirui's hand. Hearing Xuan Tian Ge's words and seeing their expressions, the scenes from the past began to flood back, and tears began to flow.
"Good." Xuan Tian Ge nodded. This imperial daughter did not bring any gifts today, but I did bring two graces. I wonder if elder madam and lord Feng are willing to accept them.
"We are willing!" The matriarch quickly replied. What a joke. Was imperial daughter Wu Yang's grace something that could be obtained so easily.
Feng Jin Yuan quickly cupped his hands and bowed: "This official thanks imperial daughter."
"Good." Xuan Tian Ge nodded and slowly said: "The first grace is for the Feng family's second son, Feng Zirui."
Upon hearing this, Yao shi quickly pulled Zirui forward and was about to kneel, but she was stopped by Xuan Tian Ge "Aunt Yao, there is no need to be courteous with Tian Ge. This grace is something that mother asked for for Zirui." As she spoke, she looked at Feng Jin Yuan: "My maternal grandfather, the head teacher of Xiao Zhou's Yun Lu Academy, has already agreed. When the Feng family's funeral is complete, Zirui can be sent to Xiao Zhou. My maternal grandfather will personally accept him as a disciple and teach him."
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