The matriarch was anxious. Every time an imperial decree came, it would cause an earthquake in the Feng manor. What would it be this time?
"Don't get up so quickly." Granny Zhao saw that the matriarch was about to get up and quickly held her down in fear, "The doctor said that if you get up early, recovery will be slower. You must listen to the doctor!"
The matriarch gasped for breath from the pain. Without granny Zhao holding her down, she could not get up on her own. She could only worry: "Quickly go and see what the imperial decree says! I cannot personally receive the decree. If the Emperor finds out, he will blame me! "
Granny Zhao said: "Master has already led the manor's young misses and concubine mothers to the front yard to receive the decree. He also told the eunuch that you are too ill to get up. That eunuch is very understanding and said that it is not a problem. He told elder madam to take care of yourself and that the Emperor will not blame you."
Only then did the matriarch calm down and stop causing a fuss. She just quietly lay in bed and waited for news.
Roughly an hour later, Feng Jin Yuan brought Jin Zhen, Han shi, An shi and Yao shi to Shu Ya courtyard.
Because they needed to receive the imperial decree, Yao shi left Tong Sheng pavilion. When the matriarch saw Yao shi, it was as though she had seen a relative, as tears began to flow.
Yao shi saw this and sighed. She had heard that the matriarch had not been too happy with Feng Jin Yuan over the past few days because of Heng Heng. She had also heard that the matriarch spent her days in bed crying about Heng Heng's early death. Although it was possible that it was because of this illness that she missed Feng Yu Heng even more, when she met Bu Cong along the way, the matriarch had said: "Don't just be sentimental. What about you?"
Yao shi was not a hard-hearted person to begin with. The reason that she had become so strong was completely because of the matter of her "daughter's death". Now that she knew that Heng Heng was still alive, and she felt that the matriarch was still a bit sentimental, the resentment in her heart lessened a little.
She took a step forward and pulled out a small pile of medical plasters from her sleeve: "These were found in the medicine room left behind by Heng Heng in Tong Sheng pavilion. There are only a total of these. I saw them when Heng Heng brought you medical plasters. They are like this. Old Madam, you should use it first. It can hold on for a while. Hopefully, you'll get better soon. "
When the matriarch saw these medical plasters, she was even more affectionate than when she saw money. Her eyes lit up, and she quickly reached out to receive the medical plasters. She then pulled Yao shi and said with tears in her eyes: "Are you doing well at Tong Sheng pavilion? Did the manor mistreat us? Now that I am sick and cannot get out of bed, it is possible that someone with ulterior motives will bully you. "She said this while glaring at Han shi.
This glare caused Han shi to feel wronged "Elder madam! This concubine wants to go to Tong Sheng pavilion, but the problem is, can I get in? Don't push all the bad things onto me! "
"Didn't I say that I never wanted to see this slut again?" The matriarch looked at Feng Jin Yuan, "Why did you bring her here?"
Currently, Feng Jin Yuan also hated Han shi. This woman's previously lovable appearance had suddenly changed. She had also become more and more annoying. But today, Han shi had to come.
Just as he was about to explain to the matriarch, he heard the matriarch hold Yao shi's hand and say: "Did you send someone to look for Heng Zheng? I keep feeling that she has not died. How could such a clever girl have been burned to death? "
Feng Jin Yuan hated hearing this the most. He immediately cleared his throat and interrupted the matriarch, "Mother, an imperial edict came from the palace."
The matriarch was startled then recalled the matter of the imperial edict. Compared to asking about Feng Yu Heng, the matter of the imperial edict was more important, thus she quickly changed the topic and asked: "Who was the imperial edict sent to? What did it say? "
Feng Jin Yuan said: "It was this one that tidied up the Feng manor. It's not just the Feng manor. I fear that all of the fourth rank and above families have received the same edict. "
"What exactly is the imperial edict?" The matriarch was a little anxious.
Only then did Feng Jin Yuan say: "His Majesty has conferred a new title to county princess Ji An. Not only has she been conferred a title, she has also been given a fief. I heard that county princess Ji An was given a fright a while ago. His Majesty has decreed that a banquet will be held in the palace to help her get over her fright. All of the officials of standard fourth rank and above and their family members have been invited to attend. The date has been set for the tenth of this month. "
The matriarch counted on her fingers, "The tenth … isn't that the day after tomorrow?"
Feng Jin Yuan nodded, "The time is a little rushed. The imperial edict sent to our manor, aside from inviting son, also stated that all of the manor's young misses must be present."
Han shi covered her mouth and lightly laughed: "His Majesty's meaning is that the fourth young miss must also go into the palace!" She emphasized the word must, causing the matriarch's face to turn green with anger.
But no matter how angry she was, there was nothing she could do. Feng Jin Yuan could not possibly joke around with an imperial edict. If he said that it would be all of the manor's young misses, it would definitely be all of the young misses.
The matriarch took a deep breath and closed her eyes, helplessly saying: "Then send someone to bring her back."
Han shi could not hide the smile on her face, "Elder madam, should we send someone to quickly make some clothes for the fourth young miss? Now that it's already Winter, while the fourth young miss is still growing, the clothes from last Winter can no longer be worn. "
How could the matriarch not understand this logic, but she just did not want to make them. She just felt disgusted when she thought of what Feng Fen Dai had done. Thus she fiercely said: "You also know that it's already Winter! How could Winter clothes be finished in a single day? You want her to go into the palace the day after tomorrow wearing clothes that have been cut halfway? "
Han shi glared: "Then she should go to a ready-made clothing store to buy them!"
The matriarch nodded, "Un, there are quite a few ready-made clothing stores on the side of the street. Let this lowly one go buy them. As for the price, either way, it will be paid by you. You can buy whatever you want."
Han shi angrily tugged at Feng Jin Yuan's sleeve and began crying: "Husband! Fourth young miss is your own daughter! Although she is the daughter of a concubine, currently in the manor … Hah, husband, elder madam is bullying people too much, right? "
Feng Jin Yuan did not feel that the matriarch was bullying people. If it was not for the imperial edict saying that all young misses were to go, he would not have allowed Feng Fen Dai to return no matter what.
Jin Zhen saw Feng Jin Yuan's intentions from the side and began advising Han shi: "Elder sister, don't trouble husband. Either way, it's just a set of clothes. Elder sister has been in the manor for so long. It shouldn't be that you can't even bring out this bit of money, right?"
"What do you understand? You're just a servant. What right do you have to speak here? "It had to be said who Han shi hated the most in the manor, aside from Feng Yu Heng, it was definitely Jin Zhen. She was originally Feng Jin Yuan's favorite. Ever since she had Jin Zhen, Feng Jin Yuan did not even want to enter her courtyard. It was all because of this slut that she stole all of the favor that should have been hers. Han shi looked at Jin Zhen, and her eyes could spit fire. She could not help but curse: "Lowly thing!"
"You …" Jin Zhen's face was filled with grief. Leaning on Feng Jin Yuan's shoulder, she began crying.
The matriarch pointed at Han shi and said: "Scram! In the future, you are not permitted to take a single step into my Shu Ya courtyard! Scram! "
How could Han shi be willing to leave, as she continued to say: "Fourth young miss is about to return. Elder madam, no matter what, you must add a few more things to fourth young miss' room."
Feng Jin Yuan glared fiercely and also said: "Scram!" After he finished speaking, the male servant at his side rushed forward and grabbed Han shi's collar and dragged her out.
How could Han shi have the strength of a male servant. In just a short while, she was dragged out. Hearing her cries get further and further away, the matriarch finally felt that she could breathe again. Looking at Jin Zhen, she could not help but comfort her: "Don't cry. That Han shi has given me a reminder. It's already Winter, and your clothes are still not finished. Granny Zhao, have someone go make them tomorrow!"
"Hah, this old servant has remembered." The old granny repeatedly complied then said: "But the clothes for the young misses to enter the palace were a little too late. The imperial decree came too suddenly."
Feng Jin Yuan said: "Chen Yu has plenty of new clothes. There is no need to make any more. Xiang Rong and Fen Dai will go outside and take a look at the clothing stores!"
An shi quickly added: "Third young miss' clothes for Winter, this concubine has already prepared some. There is no need to prepare any more."
"Then it's decided!" The matriarch sealed the discussion, "You can go back and prepare yourselves. Explain the rules. Do not lose face for the Feng family when you enter the palace. Alright, you can go back. I want to rest. "
Rest for what. She simply wanted to quickly chase everyone away so that she could quickly apply the medical plasters that Yao shi had brought.
How could Yao shi not understand her meaning. Bowing, she said: "Then this concubine will be going back first." What was it found in the medicine storage room. It was clearly something that Ban Zou had brought from Feng Yu Heng's place. He had also brought a message. The matriarch could not collapse now. At the very least, she could speak up for the second young miss. These medical plasters allowed Yao shi to feel at ease. At the very least, she knew that her Heng Heng was truly fine.
The matriarch looked at Yao shi gratefully and gently said: "Go!"
Feng Jin Yuan did not say anything, only saying: "Then mother, rest well." Turning around, he left with the group of concubines.
Seeing them leave, the matriarch quickly called for granny Zhao: "Quickly, quickly! Boil some water and wipe my back. I want to apply the medical plaster! "
Granny Zhao smiled and said: "When concubine mother Yao brought the medical plaster, this old servant already gave the order. It's about to be boiled."
The matriarch squinted her eyes and smiled brightly, but she very quickly became sad, "If Heng Heng was still here, how great would that be."
Granny Zhao also sighed, "If second young miss was still here, how could elder madam's back be so serious?"
The matriarch corrected her: "If Heng Heng was still here, how could I have sprained my back!"
"Yes, yes." Granny Zhao quickly followed along, "It's all that Han shi's fault. She really does not understand the rules."
"To speak of the best, it would still be Yao shi. That is a proper daughter of a large family. During the years that she was in charge of the family, the Feng family had a very smooth time. Even Jin Yuan's career rose rapidly. Unfortunately … hah. " She sighed heavily, "Now, wherever Jin Yuan goes, he is followed by a group of concubines. He does not even have a head wife. What sort of appearance is that!"
Granny Zhao's heart moved. The matriarch's meaning was …
"When the banquet is over, it will be time for the Feng family to have a new grandmother." Sure enough, the matriarch said this, "After avoiding the Yao family's limelight for a few years, it seems that there is not much of a problem. Hasn't Zirui already gone to study at Yun Lu Academy! He even took head teacher Ye as his master. Thinking about it, our manor should restore Yao shi to the position of grandmother. This is something that should be done. "
Granny Zhao also nodded: "Indeed, Yao … madam is indeed an excellent choice."
Early the next morning, Feng Fen Dai returned to the manor. Feng Jin Yuan personally sent someone to pick her up.
Early in the morning, Han shi was waiting at the entrance. The other people in the manor were curious and also gathered at the entrance. Aside from Yao shi, who was still at Tong Sheng pavilion, even Chen Yu came out.
Not long later, a carriage came from the distance and stopped in front of the Feng family's manor.
A servant went forward to put down a footstool then lifted the curtain of the carriage. A young girl wearing plain clothes leisurely walked out. Her figure was thin, and her face was a little dark.
Han shi cried to the heavens and rushed over: "My Fen Dai! How did you become so thin! "
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