This voice was sharp and clear, and it dragged on for a long time. It was long enough for everyone in a small area to hear it clearly.
Xiang Rong subconsciously let out a sound: "Huh?"
Yao shi and An shi also leaned against the window and looked out.
The Feng family's carriages had already arrived at the foot of the capital's gates. At this time, it was noon. Although the sun was not as strong as it was during Summer or Autumn, it still hung high in the sky like a judge, causing the people of the Feng family to squint their eyes.
Following this song, the carriages stopped. In front of the carriages, there was a female lead dressed in green clothes. She wore a set of white mourning clothes, and her hair was scattered. She was currently swinging her sleeves and singing a mourning song. At her side, there was a girl playing the zither. She was also wearing white clothes, and there was a white flower in her hair. She was playing along with the song.
The two had clearly worked together for a long time. The sound of the zither and the song perfectly combined together. It was so sad that it caused people to want to cry.
There were people entering and leaving the capital that passed by. They all stopped to watch, and there were even some middle-aged women that began to wipe away tears.
But just as the people were attracted by the song and the sound of the zither, they heard someone angrily shout: "Nonsense!" The people were given a fright, and the people of the Feng family also trembled; however, they knew that Feng Jin Yuan was angry.
It was no wonder that Feng Jin Yuan was angry. What was that female lead singing? Something about the Feng family's second young miss dying a tragic death, and Prime Minister Feng returning the second young miss' life. How was this singing an opera. It was clearly calling for her soul.
Feng Jin Yuan's face turned white with anger. He quickly got out of the carriage and ordered his male servant: "Take down the troublemaker for this prime minister!"
The male servant complied and called for a few servants to step forward. Rolling up their sleeves, they were about to take action.
But the female lead singing the opera had a very good mental fortitude. She did not pay any attention to these people. She continued to sing what she should sing, calling her second young miss and calling her Feng Yu Heng. It was a very sad story.
The servants of the Feng family also became angry. This was too much of a bully. Now, a performer dared to oppose the prime minister's manor?
A few of them became angry and rushed forward. Raising their hands, they were about to hit the female lead.
But at this moment, a valiant female voice rang out, "Let's see who dares to hit me!"
The Feng family's servants were startled, but the hand that had been raised could not be stopped in time due to inertia. Seeing that a slap was about to land on the face of the leading actress, the male servant that had been at Feng Jin Yuan's side for many years reacted and grabbed his companion's hand. At the same time, he quietly said: "Quickly stop!"
The servant still didn't understand what was going on, but the manservant's eyes were very sharp. When the female voice said, "Let's see who dares to hit me!", his gaze followed the voice to search. As a result, he found a few girls in white standing in the crowd. He recognized one of them. It was Princess Wuyang of King Wenxuan's Mansion.
Feng Jin Yuan had clearly also seen what he saw. He only felt his head swell; however, he still quickly stepped forward and bowed in the direction that Xuan Tian Ge was standing: "This official, Feng Jin Yuan, greets imperial daughter Wu Yang."
Only then did Xuan Tian Ge take a few steps forward. The girls at her side also stepped forward. Surprisingly, they were Feng Yu Heng's good friends, Ren Xifeng, Feng Tian Yu and Bai Fu Rong.
The four all wore white clothes with a white flower embroidered on them. They did not wear the slightest bit of rouge, as they stood before Feng Jin Yuan without any makeup.
Feng Jin Yuan knew that these four had a good relationship with Feng Yu Heng. Now that they were blocking the city's entrance and had brought along a performer, it was clear that they were here to cause trouble. But Princess Wuyang, Xuan Tian Ge, was here. What could he say? What did he dare say?
Xuan Tian Ge did not even pay attention to Feng Jin Yuan. She just looked at the leading actress that was no longer performing and asked her in confusion: "Who told you to stop?"
The leading actress was very smart and immediately understood. She then exchanged glances with the girl playing the zither, and the two began to sing.
This time, the singing was even more outrageous than before, "Prime minister Feng, you have many children. Naturally, you do not lack Feng Yu Heng, but she was born as a member of your Feng family. In death, she is a ghost of your Feng family. In her body, the blood of your Feng family flows. How could you be so cruel as to burn your own daughter to death in your room?"
Feng Jin Yuan was confused from hearing this and could not help but say in confusion: "Where did these rumors come from?"
The leading actress continued to sing, "In this world, there is no smoke without fire. Prime minister Feng, if you did not do anything shameful, why would the people spread rumors that you killed your own daughter, causing such an uproar?"
Feng Jin Yuan's heart was thumping with anger. Everyone in the Feng family could no longer sit still in their carriages, as they all got out of their carriages and gathered around.
Yao shi took a couple more steps forward and looked at Xuan Tian Ge's group. Her gaze was filled with gratitude.
Xuan Tian Ge nodded to her then turned her gaze to the Feng matriarch. After a while, she asked her: "Elder madam, with Heng passing away like this, did you miss her?"
The matriarch was already unwilling to part with Feng Yu Heng. Being asked by Xuan Tian Ge in addition to the mourning song, how could her heart not break? She immediately wiped away her tears.
Xuan Tian Ge continued: "When Heng Heng was here, elder madam's back and legs would hurt. She would stay up all night and not sleep to prepare medical plasters for her grandmother. This imperial daughter once asked her why she was so tired, but she said that in this family, father does not dote on her, but grandmother is good. She has not been able to fulfill her filial duties at grandmother's side for many years. Now that she can finally return, no matter how tired she is, it should be. Unfortunately, from this day forward, there will no longer be such a considerate and skilled granddaughter to take care of elder madam. "
The matriarch's cries became even louder. While crying, she said: "Heng, my Heng Heng!" Gradually, it became a wail.
Feng Jin Yuan's head swelled from the matriarch's crying. He wanted to say a few words of consolation; however, he saw Ren Xifeng bring over a brazier from who knows where and place it in the middle of the road. A servant then brought over a stack of paper money and lit it on fire. Squatting on the ground, she began to burn it. While burning it, she muttered: "Heng Heng, we were once sisters; however, who knew that our fate would be so short. You only knew that you were returning to your hometown to pay respects to your ancestors; however, you did not know that you would not be able to return. The dignified Feng family has so many servants, yet they were actually able to burn young miss to death in their own courtyard? Heng Heng, whether or not you died in vain, you yourself are clear on this. If you really were murdered by someone, you must remember to find that person to settle this debt. Even if you become a ghost, you must not allow them to continue living happily! "After saying this, she raised her head and fiercely swept her gaze across Feng Chen Yu's face like a knife.
Feng Chen Yu stood in the group with a black face. Originally, she had come to watch the liveliness, but who knew that Ren Xifeng would actually be able to accurately find her. This scared her into retreating and returning to her carriage as though she was fleeing. Now, she no longer needed to pretend. Having experienced this, her mental state was not very good. Even the slightest provocation was enough for her to not be able to endure.
Ren Xifeng watched her back as she fled and snorted coldly. Squatting there, he continued to burn paper money.
As for Fung Tian Yu and Bai Fu Rong, they each grabbed a large handful of paper money and began to wave it around. Matching the singing of the lead actress, they would wave it around. The rhythm was very good.
The surrounding citizens began to point at the people of the Feng family. Those that had more or less heard of the Feng family's matters quietly discussed: "That second young miss was thrown into the mountains of the Northwest by prime minister Feng from a young age. Originally, she was planning to starve to death. Who knew that she would be lucky. Not only did she not die, she even returned safely."
Another person said: "The second young miss is the granddaughter of the previous divine doctor Yao. Currently, she is still running Hundred Herb Hall in the capital."
"Speaking like this, is it true that prime minister Feng does not care about the life or death of that daughter?"
"There is such a possibility. Imperial daughter Wu Yang has already said it. How could it be false."
The citizens began to despise Feng Jin Yuan more and more. Feng Jin Yuan was finally unable to endure and loudly asked Xuan Tian Ge: "Imperial daughter Wu Yang, what exactly do you want to do?"
Who knew that Xuan Tian Ge would continue to ignore him. Instead, she swept her gaze over the people of the Feng family. In the end, her gaze stopped on Han shi, as she frowned and said: "It's a family funeral, yet you're still wearing clothes with lace. Is this what your Feng family is willing to wear?" After saying this, she reached out and pointed: "Servants, tear off her clothes for this imperial daughter!"
Who knew where two guards had come from, but they did not say a single word and went straight for Han shi. While Feng Jin Yuan shouted for them to stop and Han shi screamed, they tore off all of the lace from Han shi's collar and skirt.
The guards carried the torn pieces of cloth and returned to Xuan Tian Ge: "Imperial daughter!"
Xuan Tian Ge nodded, "Put these things away properly. In the future, if prime minister Feng wants to file a complaint, we will have evidence."
Feng Jin Yuan angrily gasped for breath and nodded at Xuan Tian Ge's words: "This prime minister will definitely ask his Majesty to be the judge! I cannot insult an official of the court just because you are an imperial daughter! "
How could Xuan Tian Ge fear this. Raising her chin, she loudly replied: "Go and file a complaint! Just tell uncle emperor that you burned his future daughter-in-law to death. Have uncle emperor properly investigate what exactly happened! Of course, this imperial daughter will also send people to Feng Tong county to investigate! Feng Jin Yuan, whether or not you feel wronged, you know best. If we really do find some clues, be careful that ninth brother doesn't burn all of the people of the Feng family to death in the Feng manor to accompany Heng Heng! "
She fiercely threw out these words. At the same time, Ren Xifeng's paper money had been burned, and Feng Tian Yu and Bai Fu Rong's paper money had also been used up. The group returned to Xuan Tian Ge's side and heard Xuan Tian Ge give the order: "Let's go!" The girls turned around and walked into the city.
Feng Jin Yuan let out a sigh of relief and thought to himself that they had finally stopped messing around. If they continued like this, he really did not know how to resolve the situation.
But he heard Xuan Tian Ge, who had not yet gone too far, raise her voice and shout: "Continue singing and playing. If the Feng family wants to enter the city, there is no need to stop them. Just follow behind them all the way to the Feng manor. Sing until nightfall, and the reward will be doubled!"
With these words, the matriarch felt a metallic sweetness in her throat, as a mouthful of blood surged up. She tightly covered her mouth and forced the blood back down; however, her face turned bright red, and her blood pressure shot up.
Granny Zhao quickly went to find medicine in fear. After the matriarch took the medicine, she missed Feng Yu Heng even more. She could not help but begin to cry once more.
Feng Chen Yu sat in the carriage and heard the matriarch's cries from outside. She was so angry that she nearly shattered her teeth from gritting them. She subconsciously raised her hand to hit the maidservant at her side, but when she raised her hand, she found that there was no one for her to vent on. For this trip, she had only brought Yi Yue. Now that Yi Yue had died, the one at her side was Feng Jin Yuan's hidden guard.
The hidden guard saw through Feng Chen Yu's thoughts and secretly laughed to himself. Rolling his eyes at her, he turned his face away.
Feng Jin Yuan saw that the matriarch was crying endlessly and could only go forward to comfort her. With him coming, the matriarch stopped crying, but she immediately recalled the matter of Xuan Tian Ge tearing off Han shi's clothes.
Turning her head, she saw Han shi standing in place and wiping away her tears. Her collar had been torn open, but she did not know how to cover it up a little. It was just left wide open. In the crowd watching from the side, there were some dishonest gazes that had already reached into the collar. She even saw some men secretly gulp.
The matriarch was furious and rushed forward. Raising her leg, she kicked at Chao shi.
Han shi felt that something was off and dodged out of reflex, causing the matriarch's kick to miss.
It didn't matter if he missed, but his whole body was thrown forward. His legs were even split, and he fell to the ground with a plop!
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