Bu Ni Shang's face was filled with unhappiness, but Xuan Tian Yi's face had already sunk. She knew that this was the fourth prince's decision after weighing the pros and cons.
Thus she could only lower her head and say to Xiang Rong: "Apologies."
Xiang Rong did not say anything, as she stood at Xuan Tianhua's side, her body trembling endlessly.
Xuan Tianhua cupped his hands to Xuan Tian Yi and did not say anything else. Once again holding Xiang Rong's shoulder, he helped her into the boat's pavilion.
Bu Ni Shang glared at the backs of the two and fiercely gritted her teeth.
In the lake, the guard had already caught Chen Yu and swam over to Fen Dai's boat. Forcefully lifting her up, she was placed back on the boat by the eunuch above.
Yi Lin quickly went forward and removed the cloak from her back and gave it to Chen Yu. She then helped her into the boat's pavilion.
Chen Yu was already so cold that her mind was a little unclear, as she randomly shouted: "Your Highness the seventh prince, save me."
Fen Dai lightly snorted, "His Highness the seventh prince does not have the time to save you. You were saved by a guard and a eunuch."
Chen Yu was muddle-headed and could not understand what Fen Dai was saying. She only felt that her body was unbearably cold, as though she had fallen into a hole of ice.
Fen Dai stood up and kicked Chen Yu in disdain. To her, this eldest sister was like a used up good. Standing next to her, she felt that she was losing face!
Yi Lin glared at Fen Dai but did not dare say anything. After all, she was just a servant. Chen Yu's current position in the Feng manor was a little awkward. She did not want to offend Fen Dai because of Chen Yu. When the time came, she feared that even Chen Yu would not be able to protect her.
The disturbance finally came to an end, as each family's boat headed towards the dock on the island in the middle of the lake.
When they got ashore, there were already palace maids waiting on the shore. Seeing Xiang Rong disembark with the help of Xuan Tianhua, they quickly went forward to receive her. "Your Highness, do not worry. This servant will bring third young miss to change her clothes."
Xuan Tianhua nodded and said to Xiang Rong: "Go. Do not be afraid." He then ordered the palace maid: "Take good care of her."
Xiang Rong was truly too cold and nodded. Bringing along Mei Xiang, whose eyes were swollen from crying, she left with the palace maid.
As for Chen Yu, she waited for a long time, but nobody paid her any attention. Later on, a madam from an official's family could no longer bear to watch and took the initiative to cover her with her cloak. Only then did a eunuch come forward and glanced at Chen Yu, saying: "Come with us!"
Chen Yu no longer had the time to argue, nor did she have the time to look for Xuan Tianhua. In a daze, she left with the eunuch with Yi Lin's support.
Although the island in the center of the lake was called an island, it was actually a large piece of flat land. It was large enough to accommodate twice as many people as today.
Because this place had never been opened to the public, the first thing people did when they came to the island was to look at the beautiful scenery of the island. Gradually, they forgot about what had happened before.
Not even an hour later, Xiang Rong finally changed her clothes and returned. Her makeup had been retouched, and even her hair had been dried. Although her complexion was still a little pale, it made her look even more pitiful.
Led by the palace maid, she arrived at the place where the banquet would be held. The palace maid gave an introduction: "This place originally had a plum forest, but his Majesty later said that this flat island was very suitable for everyone to gather together, thus he had people cut down all of the plum trees to make this place more spacious."
Xiang Rong listened to her speak while doing her best to search for Xuan Tianhua's figure. Finally, she found him in a quiet spot. It seemed that person had hidden away for some peace and quiet, drinking tea on his own.
Xiang Rong increased her pace and walked in that direction. Mei Xiang followed closely behind, but the palace maid's task had already been completed. Bowing to Xiang Rong's back, she left.
When she arrived, Xuan Tianhua had just put down the cup of tea in his hand. Seeing her arrive, he took the initiative to ask: "Are you feeling better? Have you taken the medicine that was sent to you? "
Xiang Rong nodded and asked the question in her heart: "Why does his Highness have the medicine that my second sister sells at Hundred Herb Hall?"
Xuan Tianhua thought to himself, was it not because your second sister gave it to you earlier? But he could not admit it, so he could only lie: "Hundred Herb Hall's medicine is famous far and wide. We often go there to buy some."
Xiang Rong did not suspect anything and felt that Xuan Tianhua's words were very reasonable, so she bowed again and said seriously: "Many thanks to your Highness the seventh prince for saving Xiang Rong. If it were not for your Highness, Xiang Rong might have already died in the lake." When she said these words, she still felt a bit of lingering fear, especially when she thought of how Chen Yu had pulled her and Fen Dai had pushed her, she felt a chill run down her spine. Those were her sisters. Why would they do such a thing?
Xuan Tianhua saw that she was slightly absent-minded, so he picked up another cup of tea from the table and personally handed it to her: "Drink some and warm up."
Xiang Rong was a little embarrassed and received the hot tea with a red face. But she felt that there was something that she had to explain, so she said: "The palace does not have any clothes that are too plain. This pink one is nice, but my second sister … …" When she mentioned Feng Yu Heng, the little girl's heart sank again.
"No wonder Heng Heng likes you." Xuan Tianhua looked at Xiang Rong and smiled faintly. Suddenly taking half a step forward, he leaned over and whispered into her ear: "Don't worry. You are dressed like this, it is the perfect way to welcome Heng Heng. She will be very happy."
Xiang Rong was completely unable to understand what Xuan Tian Hua's words meant, but at this time, the people that had come to participate in the banquet had all arrived. There were even quite a few people gathered in this small space. There were also a few princes that were walking over.
She bowed and took the initiative to say: "I will not disturb your Highness. Xiang Rong will go sit on the other side." She then lifted her skirt and ran off.
Xuan Tianhua watched her leave and felt that the way this little girl ran off, based on her background, she really did look a little like Feng Yu Heng. He could not help but smile faintly.
Returning to the group of female guests, Xiang Rong immediately attracted the attention of a group of madams and young misses. No matter what was said, a girl that could gain the favour of the seventh prince was worth currying favor with.
Xuan Tian Ge saved Xiang Rong from the crowd with great difficulty and pulled her over to her side. Ren Xifeng and the other two were already sitting there and smiling at her.
Bai Fu Rong warmly held Xiang Rong's arm and teased her: "Little girl, is your heart thumping?"
Xiang Rong's cheeks were red from their teasing, but she kept thinking about the last words Xuan Tianhua said.
Her second sister, she never felt that her second sister was really dead. The reason why she wanted to wear plain clothes was just that she did not want to be too conspicuous at this time. In her heart, her second sister was the most powerful person in the world. No matter who died, she would not die.
So, could it be that the words just now were … …
Xiang Rong's mind quivered, grabbing Xuan Tian Ge, she asked softly: "Did you guys find my second sister?"
Xuan Tian Ge was stunned, "Who did you hear it from?"
"I … …" Xiang Rong was startled and shook her head, "I guessed it. You are all my second sister's best friends. If she really died, why would you still have the mind to tease me. "
Feng Tian Yu praised her: "Smart."
Xiang Rong's eyes lit up, "Saying it like that, it's true?"
Xuan Tian Ge leaned over and whispered into her ear for a while. She then saw Xiang Rong's mouth open wider and wider. It was so wide that Bai Fu Rong could not stop it even after stuffing her with a pastry.
When Xuan Tian Ge finally finished speaking, Xiang Rong nearly choked to death on the pastry. While drinking water, she anxiously asked: "Imperial daughter isn't lying to me, right?"
"Why would I lie to you?" Xuan Tian Ge glanced into the crowd and immediately saw Feng Jin Yuan in the middle of the group of officials. She immediately furrowed her brow and pointed, saying: "Look at that father of yours. One of his daughters died, yet he did not feel any pain. Two of his daughters fell into the water, yet he did not even ask. Huh? " She suddenly recalled something, "That's not right. Doesn't your father hate that he could not treat your eldest sister as a national treasure? Why is it that his treasure fell into the water, yet he did not even ask? "
Xiang Rong did not know how she should explain it to Xuan Tian Ge. She could not truly bring up Chen Yu's matter. That was a matter of life and death.
She shook her head and sighed, only saying: "Father's thoughts have always been hard to understand. I also do not know."
Xuan Tian Ge knew that she would not be able to get anything out of a child, thus she simply stood up and walked in the direction of Feng Jin Yuan.
Xiang Rong wanted to pull her up but was stopped by Feng Tian Yu, "Don't worry about her. That father of yours will be taken care of by Tian Ge."
Feng Jin Yuan also saw Xuan Tian Ge walking in his direction. At this time, a third rank official was toasting with him. Just as he raised his cup, Xuan Tian Ge arrived in front of him "Prime minister Feng seems to be quite happy! You're even exchanging toasts with someone. What are you celebrating? "
Feng Jin Yuan felt his head swell. The one he could not stand the most was imperial daughter Wu Yang, Xuan Tian Ge. She was a proper member of the imperial family. He could not say anything about her, and he could not curse her even more. Yet she had a very good relationship with Feng Yu Heng. For the sake of Feng Yu Heng's matter, Xuan Tian Ge had caused quite a bit of trouble with the Feng family. Who knew that she would not let him off at this banquet!
He sighed to himself but still replied: "Imperial daughter must be joking. Today, his Majesty is hosting a banquet. This lowly official can not ruin everyone's mood."
"Is that so?" Xuan Tian Ge nodded, "Prime minister Feng's words are reasonable, but I trust that the people that can come to the palace today are all reasonable people. Lord Feng's family is having a funeral. Nobody will pick on you. At the same time, a son and a daughter have died. How big of a matter is this. It really is difficult for lord Feng to smile. "
Her voice became louder and louder, and practically everyone looked over.
After Xuan Tian Ge finished speaking, she immediately waved to everyone: "Don't just watch. This imperial daughter understands that you must all be thinking of comforting lord Feng and allowing him to restrain his grief. Come, come, come, come. Lord Feng's family does not have a mourning hall, so let's take advantage of this banquet to speak with lord Feng! "
With her calling, all of the madams and young misses were called over by her. They surrounded Feng Jin Yuan and repeatedly said: "Prime minister Feng, you must restrain your grief! Prime minister Feng, the dead cannot be brought back to life. You must take care of your body! Hah! A son and a daughter. Prime minister Feng's family really is having an unlucky year! "
Feng Jin Yuan cursed the bad luck in his heart, but he had no way of getting angry. He could only grit his teeth and accept the condolences. Finally finding a chance to speak, he quickly said: "My family's matters are small. Today, his Majesty is hosting a banquet for county princess Ji 'an. We must not steal the limelight."
Xuan Tian Ge covered her mouth and giggled, "Prime minister Feng, it's good that you remember what this banquet is for. That county princess has suffered a great shock. When the time comes, I hope that prime minister Feng will be able to help comfort her. "
"Of course, of course."
"Alright." Xuan Tian Ge glanced around and saw that the Emperor and Empress had already walked over from the side of the main seat. Only then did she stop speaking and return to her own seat. But right before leaving, she sinisterly said to Feng Jin Yuan: "That's right, Prime minister Feng, I was fortunate enough to meet with that county princess a few days ago. She really is a smart person. She told me that in this world, there is always repayment for what is borrowed. She clearly remembers all of the people that owe her a debt. Even if she goes to the underworld, she will demand it all back."
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