With this imperial edict, Chen Yu's desire for the phoenix hairpin was completely shattered.
Feng Yu Heng smiled and raised her hands above her head. She then heard the imperial guard solemnly say: "Princess must hold it properly."
After saying this, he placed the bow in Feng Yu Heng's hands.
Feng Yu Heng received the Hou Yi bow and felt that it was incomparably heavy. If she had not made preparations beforehand, perhaps she really would not have been able to catch it.
When she raised her head again, she saw the imperial guard's expression of approval. She also understood that this Hou Yi bow was definitely not an ordinary item.
Sure enough, seeing her hold the bow in her hands, Zhang Yuan nodded and let out a sigh of relief. He then raised his voice once more and said: "The Hou Yi bow is a sacred item in Dashun. This bow was made from ancient black jade and weighs 186 catties. The founding emperor of Dashun used this bow to shoot down the head of an enemy and restore the foundation of Dashun. Since then, the founding emperor has decreed that anyone who receives this bow, regardless of whether they are male or female, can freely enter and exit the barracks of Dashun. They can assist the generals in commanding the three armies and assist the emperor in pacifying the world! "
Feng Yu Heng squinted her eyes and looked at Zhang Yuan, as the corners of her lips curled into a slight smile. She seemed to be able to see Emperor Tianwu and Xuan Tianming looking at the Hou Yi bow and thinking about how to give it to her.
Feng Yu Heng knew that the three arrows she had displayed at the banquet were a shock to anyone. Even if it was Xuan Tianming, he would have to look at her even more highly. If Emperor Tianwu truly cared about his son, he would definitely understand that only she, Feng Yu Heng, was worthy of his most beloved son.
After Zhang Yuan finished speaking, he looked at Feng Yu Heng and asked her with a smile: "Does princess remember?"
Feng Yu Heng nodded her head: "I remember. Heng Zheng thanks the emperor for his benevolence." She held her bow and kowtowed solemnly.
Zhang Yuan was very satisfied with Feng Yu Heng's performance. When he looked again at Feng Jin Yuan, however, he saw the gloomy face of the prime minister.
He secretly laughed to himself. The left prime minister, who had maintained a neutral position for many years, believed that he could protect the Feng manor very well; however, he did not know that the Emperor's original intentions had already shifted when the Feng family chased the Yao family's daughter out of the position of head wife.
"Please have a seat in the hall and have a cup of hot tea!" Following Feng Yu Heng receiving the bow and the decree, everyone in the Feng manor also stood up. The matriarch took the initiative to invite Zhang Yuan and gave Feng Jin Yuan a look.
In truth, there was no need for the matriarch to say anything. Feng Jin Yuan naturally understood that he had to curry favor with Zhang Yuan. But since Zhang Yuan was able to peacefully stay at Emperor Tianwu's side for so many years, how could he be someone that any official could easily curry favor with. Even if it was a prince, he would still be able to tell who was close and who was distant.
In regards to the matriarch's invitation, Zhang Yuan politely waved his hand and said: "Many thanks elder madam, but I still need to return and report to his Majesty, so I will not disturb you any further. Oh right. "As he spoke, he looked at Feng Jin Yuan," When I left, I saw another group of palace servants heading towards the Feng manor. After asking around, I found out that they were sent by her Highness the Empress to deliver something to the Feng family's eldest young miss. Lord Feng should make some preparations and have eldest young miss Feng come out to receive the decree. "
After Zhang Yuan finished speaking, he saluted to the people of the Feng family. Feng Jin Yuan quickly led everyone to return the salute. Only then did he send Zhang Yuan out of the manor's gates. Before he could turn around to call Chen Yu, he saw a male servant run over from the gates. In a panic, he said: "Master, an imperial carriage is heading towards our manor's gates."
Feng Jin Yuan quickly ordered a servant: "Quickly, go help the eldest young miss out."
He did not know what Zhang Yuan meant when he said that the Empress was sending something to the eldest young miss. Chen Yu had made a big mistake last night. The Empress not becoming angry or punishing her was already a great grace. Why would she send something to her?
The matriarch was also uncertain. Grabbing Yao shi with one hand and An shi with the other, she asked them: "What is her Highness the Empress sending Chen Yu?"
Yao shi and An shi shook their heads and said in unison: "These concubines do not know." One was more formal than the other, and one was more emotionless than the other.
The matriarch was both angry and helpless. She wanted to vent on the two concubines, but one was Feng Yu Heng's mother, and An shi's daughter, Xiang Rong, was very close to Feng Yu Heng. She could not do anything to either of them.
With nowhere to vent her anger, the matriarch looked around then scolded a maidservant: "Go tell Han shi to kneel in her own courtyard and receive the decree with everyone else!"
The maidservant hastily ran off, and Feng Yu Heng secretly laughed to herself. Lightly walking over to the matriarch, she said: "Grandmother, don't get angry. Perhaps her Highness the Empress felt that the punishment given to eldest sister last night was a little too severe and wanted to send something as compensation! After all, father is the prime minister. "
Only then did the matriarch calm down a little, but she was still uncertain. In any case, Feng Yu Heng was able to speak with her. She quickly grabbed Feng Yu Heng's hand and asked: "Is that possible? If the palace really cares about your father being the prime minister, why did they not take the Shen Clan's earlier actions into consideration? " Thinking a little more, she comforted herself and said: "Last time, it was Consort Yun. This time, it is the Empress. Her Highness the Empress has always been a little more lenient. It is not something that Consort Yun's personality can compare to." After saying this, she felt that something was off. Grabbing Feng Yu Heng, she repeatedly said: "I don't have any other meaning. I am not saying that Consort Yun is not good. Good granddaughter, you absolutely must not take it to heart. You absolutely must not get angry at grandmother!"
Feng Yu Heng understood that this grandmother had already begun to fear her. It was not just grandmother that was afraid. Feng Jin Yuan was also a little afraid, but he was able to endure better than the matriarch, and he did not forget to maintain his dignity as a father.
She did not care about these things. Whether the Feng family loved or feared, it was all brought on by themselves. She, Feng Yu Heng, never had the damn principle of "If people don't offend me, I won't offend them." In regards to this Feng manor, whether or not she offended people depended on whether or not she was happy. If she was happy, she would go out to relax. If she was unhappy, she would go out to find some trouble. She could see that in this family, aside from a few people close to her, the rest were not worthy of pity.
While she was thinking, Chen Yu had already been helped out by a few servants. Her red clothes had already been removed, and her face had been washed. Only her swollen eyes were left as a reminder of what had happened the previous night.
The matriarch wanted to speak with Chen Yu. After all, she was the daughter that the Feng family had placed the greatest hopes on. She had doted on her for many years. Now that she saw Chen Yu in such a pitiful state, how could she not feel distressed.
But she was still holding onto Feng Yu Heng. Putting her down and worrying about Chen Yu felt that it would not be too good.
Just as the matriarch was hesitating, the imperial carriage arrived at the Feng manor's gates.
Two palace maids got out of the carriage first then lifted the curtain, inviting an old granny out.
Yao shi took a glance and recognized that person. She quietly said to An shi: "That is the Empress' personal granny Dong. She has taken care of her for nearly 30 years."
An shi understood, "Elder sister must have seen many of these palace maids in the past, but now …"
"It's fine." Yao shi faintly smiled and shook her head, "As long as my Heng and Zirui are well, I am fine with it."
An shi nodded, "Second young miss and second young master are both people with great prospects. Elder sister's fortune in the future is immeasurable."
While the two were speaking, the granny had already entered the manor with the two palace maids.
The palace maids each held two boxes in their hands. The granny had a serious expression as she stood in the middle of the yard. Looking around at everyone, her gaze finally landed on Feng Yu Heng. Her drooping face finally warmed up a little, as she nodded to Feng Yu Heng with a slight smile. She then put on a stern face and loudly said: "The Empress has a reward. The Feng family's eldest young miss, Feng Chen Yu, will receive the reward!"
Although they had already prepared themselves, when they truly heard that Chen Yu would receive the reward, Feng Jin Yuan, the matriarch and Feng Chen Yu's hearts were still raised.
The rest of the people also knelt down with the mentality of watching a good show. They heard the old mama say, "The Empress said that it's just a reward. There's no need for an imperial decree." As she spoke, she waved her hand at the two palace maids behind her, "Bring it up!" She then looked at Chen Yu and said: "These are two boxes of rouge from the Western Border. They are very valuable. Each year, the palace only receives 365 boxes."
Pfft!
Xiang Rong was the first to be unable to hold back and burst out laughing.
An shi quickly covered her mouth in fear. The granny did not say anything, but she received a fierce glare from Feng Jin Yuan.
Xiang Rong's face turned red from holding it in. She wanted to laugh but did not dare. 365 boxes a year. Was that not one box a day? Just this was considered valuable?
The granny seemed to be very satisfied with Xiang Rong's reaction. Clearing her throat, she continued: "Speaking of value, the most valuable aspect of this rouge is its color. It is a type of black rouge. Once it is applied, the entire face will be black, and it will also be shiny. It is very suited to the Feng family's eldest young miss' preferences. Her Highness the Empress has decreed. "
Upon hearing this, the members of the Feng family quickly knelt a little straighter, as the granny said: "Since the Feng family's eldest young miss likes to wear black, this one will gift her 50 boxes of black rouge from the Western Border. From this day forward, whenever the Feng family's eldest young miss, Feng Chen Yu, leaves the manor, she must use this rouge to completely blacken her face. Otherwise, she will be punished according to the imperial decree. Eldest young miss Feng, have you remembered clearly? "
Feng Chen Yu even had the heart to die!
The thing that she was most proud of was her face. It could be said that this face was her life. Back then, she had relied on this face to receive the aspect of the phoenix from Daoist Zi Yang. In this life, she would definitely become the mother of the world.
But now, her Highness the Empress actually wanted her to blacken her face the moment she left the manor. How could this be allowed?
Feng Chen Yu's stubborn expression appeared, as she looked at Feng Jin Yuan with a wronged expression; however, she found that Feng Jin Yuan was only kneeling with his head lowered. He did not even look at her. Looking again at the matriarch, she found that the matriarch was the same as her father, only kneeling with her head lowered. She did not dare resist in the slightest.
There was nothing that she could do, so she wanted to defend herself. Just as she raised her head, she saw that the granny had also turned her gaze towards her. At the same time, she said with a questioning voice: "Eldest young miss Feng, are you going to defy the imperial decree?"
Feng Chen Yu trembled from the cold, as her knees began to hurt. The injuries that she had sustained from kneeling for an entire night began to flare up once more.
She helplessly lowered her head. Defy the imperial decree? She did not dare.
"This humble girl obeys the imperial decree and receives the reward." She raised her hands high above her head, just like how the former Feng Yu Heng had faced Zhang Yuan. Unfortunately, one received a treasure from Dashun, while the other received a crappy rouge that could be obtained every year.
The two palace maids suddenly placed the two large boxes of rouge in Chen Yu's hands. It looked like two large boxes, but in reality, there were countless small boxes inside. In addition to the weight of the wooden boxes, when they fell into Chen Yu's hands, Chen Yu felt her arms sink, and she nearly dropped them.
The granny quickly reminded her: "Eldest young miss, you must hold them properly. If you accidentally drop them, her Highness the Empress will get angry."
Chen Yu could only grit her teeth and firmly hold the two large boxes. Tears flowed from her eyes, as she felt extremely wronged.
The granny saw that she had already received the things and nodded in satisfaction, saying: "Since eldest young miss Feng has already happily received the reward, this old servant will return to the palace to report to her Highness the Empress. Oh right … "As she spoke, she turned towards Feng Yu Heng:" Her Highness the Empress has been thinking about princess the entire time. Right before this old servant left the palace, her Highness told me that princess must go into the palace to take a look whenever you have the time. His Majesty and her Highness both miss you very much. "
Feng Yu Heng smiled and raised her head. Revealing two rows of small white teeth, she obediently said: "Cheng Heng has remembered. Many thanks her Highness for her concern."
The Feng family's matriarch habitually added: "Granny, please come to the hall and have a cup of hot tea!"
The granny did not even look at the matriarch. She just waved her hand and turned to leave the manor.
Just as the imperial carriage left, Chen Yu's servant shrieked: "Eldest young miss! What happened? "
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