This banquet finally came to an end before the sun set in the West. Right before the banquet ended, for the sake of maintaining the banquet's theme, everyone expressed their condolences to Feng Yu Heng to suppress her shock at Feng Tong county.
As for Feng Jin Yuan, he did not speak during the second half of the banquet. He just held his cup of wine and continued to think. He was thinking about how many people Feng Yu Heng had won over. If he did not count, he would not have known. Now that he counted, he could not help but be secretly shocked. Practically all of the people that had power and influence were people from her country. In the future, it would be fine if things calmed down, but if something else happened, perhaps even more people would come to the Feng manor to cause trouble.
But it was fine. Sitting in a small boat and rowing away from the island, he thought that Yao shi had once again become the head wife of the Feng family. Feng Yu Heng and Feng Zirui had once again become the daughter and son of the first wife. Thinking about it, there should not be anything else worth causing trouble for, right?
But the third prince's side caused him to be a little worried. Princess Xiang had recovered from her illness, and Chen Yu's marriage would have to be delayed. That child would be of marriageable age the following year. Continuing to drag it out would not be a good thing.
His mind was a mess, and he had to think about all sorts of things. As for Feng Yu Heng, she had already boarded Xuan Tianming's black jade boat. The two sat across from each other, and their eyes were filled with smiles.
This black jade boat just happened to be traveling alongside Xuan Tianhua's white jade boat. One black and one white, they were like emissaries of the netherworld. Although it was beautiful and pleasing to the eye, it also caused people's hearts to secretly tremble.
"Tomorrow, we will be going to the military camp." Xuan Tianming spoke first and explained: "The four countries on the border have always been a problem for Dashun. At present, it looks peaceful, but it is difficult to guarantee that there will be a day when they will not stir up trouble."
Feng Yu Heng nodded, agreeing with his point of view. "Dashun is vast and rich in resources. The small countries at the border are either too small or their land is too barren to grow food. It's too cold in the north and too hot in the south. Natural conditions limit their normal development. If this continues, it will inevitably lead to chaos." She analyzed the situation with him. "Although I told Imperial Father last time that with Dashun in the middle, it's impossible for the four small countries to unite and attack Dashun. However, there's always a possibility. What if it's really so coincidental that the four countries don't need to discuss and unite? Or perhaps there are spies passing messages through Dashun's borders. These are all possibilities. "
Xuan Tianming listened attentively to her analysis. Seeing that she had stopped, he continued, "That's why we have to step up our training in the barracks and set up defenses at the border. South Pacifying Wang has already sent an urgent message to his former subordinates to increase their vigilance. I also have to get busy here. We don't have to worry too much about the soldiers in the northwest. However, it will be a test for the northern barracks to survive this winter. "
Feng Yu Heng had never experienced winter in this era. She couldn't help but ask: "Is it very cold?"
Xuan Tianming nodded. "It's not just cold. It can even freeze your bones through your skin. Dashun's northern border stretches far. When the old ancestors fought for the country, they only cared about expanding the territory. They didn't think much about how to defend the land after it was expanded. "
"Then in this season, won't the northern border be hit by a disaster?"
"There are winter disasters every year. This year, it feels colder than the previous years. I'm afraid it will be even worse." Xuan Tianming's gaze became deeper. When he spoke of Dashun's winter disaster, the purple lotus between his brows seemed to darken.
"Then you be careful." She took the initiative to place her hand in his. As soon as she did, her hand was tightly grasped. "I don't understand the matters in the barracks. This is the first time I've heard of Dashun's winter disaster. It seems that my understanding of the outside world is still too little. When you aren't busy, tell me more about it. I want to share your worries."
These words were to Xuan Tianming's liking. "When I'm busy, if you want to know anything, you can ask Seventh Brother. He will definitely tell you everything he knows."
"Okay." Feng Yu Heng nodded seriously. She also took note of the conversation between the two. She secretly thought that she needed to understand more about Dashun when she returned. At the very least, she couldn't be completely ignorant of the things that Xuan Tianming had to do. Based on the emperor's feelings for his son, as well as the various rewards and protections he had given her, in addition to the fact that he had forcefully interfered with the family matters of the court, Yao shi was once again raised to the position of head wife of the Feng family. This was undoubtedly paving the way for her. With the status of di daughter, when she wore the phoenix hairpin in the future, it would be even more natural.
"Come find me as soon as you're done at the barracks. I'll treat your legs." She lowered her head and her gaze fell on his legs. "It must be very painful."
"I'm used to it." He replied. He then asked her: "Do you find it troublesome for me to sit in a wheelchair like this?"
"How could that be." Feng Yu Heng shook her head, "I know this is the emperor's way of protecting you, but I also know that you don't want it."
"I don't need this kind of protection." Xuan Tianming stared at her, "If this world can be easily obtained by relying on this kind of protection, there isn't any meaning."
She looked at him with a smile. Her gaze fell on the purple lotus and she remembered the first night they met in the mountains of the Northwest. She had been attracted by this purple lotus. With just one glance, it had been engraved in her heart …
Finally, they left the imperial palace. The carriages of each family had been waiting outside for a long time. The sky gradually darkened, and the weather became even colder. The carriage drivers were all rubbing their hands together, hoping that their madams and young misses would come out sooner.
It was just that no one thought that Feng Yu Heng would actually come back with anyone from the Feng family. That was why there was only one carriage. The three young misses sitting inside was already a little cramped. If there were any more people, it would be crowded.
Feng Fen Dai thought quickly and took the initiative to say to Feng Yu Heng: "Second sister can sit inside the carriage. Fen Dai can sit outside with the driver."
It was currently winter, and it was night time. If a delicate young miss like Fen Dai sat outside the carriage all the way back to the Feng manor, even if she did not freeze to death, she would lose a layer of skin. How could Feng Yu Heng agree.
"Many thanks fourth sister for your kind intentions, but it's freezing cold. With you sitting outside, how can elder sister feel at ease. The palace has already prepared a carriage for me. I will bring Xiang Rong over there to sit. Your place will also be a little more spacious. "After saying this, she did not even look at Fen Dai and Chen Yu. Pulling Xiang Rong, she walked in a different direction.
Xiang Rong's heart rejoiced, but she was also a little worried: "Eldest sister and fourth sister won't get angry, right?"
She laughed, "How could they not get angry."
"Then we …" Xiang Rong wanted to say that they should explain it a little more, but after thinking a little more, that was not right. The current situation in the Feng family had already changed. Her second sister was the daughter of the first wife, and concubine mother Yao was the head wife. Why would they still need to look at Feng Chen Yu's mood? The young girl thought through this and happily smiled: "Xiang Rong will listen to second sister."
"That's right." Feng Yu Heng pinched Xiang Rong's cheeks and pointed at the carriage ahead for her to see: "It's that one."
Xiang Rong stared wide-eyed at the carriage. She saw that the carriage was made of a red and yellow wood. She could not name the wood, but no matter how she looked at it, it looked much better than Feng Chen Yu's carriage. Not to mention, there were a few wooden carvings inlaid at the top of the carriage, as well as a curtain made of smoky gauze.
"The wood used to make the carriage is made of yellow rosewood, and the carvings are of redwood. They are one of the most precious types of agarwood." Feng Yu Heng explained to Xiang Rong, "You recognize soft smoke gauze. Come, get in the carriage first. There is still something good inside."
The two arrived in front of the carriage, and a palace servant placed a footrest. Feng Yu Heng got in the carriage first then reached out to grab Xiang Rong. Xiang Rong lifted the curtain and entered the carriage. She immediately saw the large luminous pearl at the top, as well as a crystal table and teacups. She was immediately shocked.
For a long time, the young girl was unable to say anything. She just stood there in a daze. She did not even know when Feng Yu Heng had entered or when she had finished pouring tea for herself.
"Sit down. The driver is about to start the horses." She reminded her. Only then did Xiang Rong recover.
Just as she sat down, the driver outside immediately swung the reins. Two precious horses pulled the carriage at the same time, and the carriage moved quickly and steadily.
"The horses were all trained by the Ninth Prince in the Northwest. When I returned to the capital, he just happened to have moved his troops back to the capital, so he brought some back. Who knew that they would end up benefiting me today."
Xiang Rong picked up the teacup and fiercely downed a mouthful of tea. She then tasted it carefully. Un, the taste did not seem to be any different. It was just that this was her first time using a crystal teacup. She was a little nervous, fearing that her hand would slip and break it.
Feng Yu Heng saw this girl's appearance and felt that it was funny, so she deliberately teased her: "In the future, if you find your ideal husband, the good things you will receive will definitely not be any less than what I received."
"Second sister only knows how to tease Xiang Rong." The young girl blushed and turned her head away, no longer looking at her.
Feng Yu Heng, however, blinked and asked: "I wonder if you received the clothes I asked Seventh Brother to send?"
"Ah!" Xiang Rong was stunned, "The clothes were really sent by second sister?"
Feng Yu Heng smiled, "Is your expression happy or disappointed?"
Xiang Rong's face turned red from what she said. Pouting, she did not know how to respond.
Feng Yu Heng, however, did not make things too difficult for her, taking the initiative to say: "Indeed, it was I who asked Seventh Brother to help make a set of winter clothes for you, but that was all. From the material to the appearance of the clothes, it was all arranged by Seventh Brother himself. So, to be more accurate, I only proposed to give you a set of clothes. The person who truly gave you the clothes was still Seventh Brother. "
Xiang Rong's small face was so red that it was about to bleed. Quickly covering her face, she did not want to say anything else.
Feng Yu Heng smiled but did not say anything. In this world, there were many fates that could not be imagined. She had no intention of playing matchmaker, but she still hoped that the people she cared about would be able to find a good home in the end.
They finally arrived at the Feng manor. Feng Jin Yuan's carriage was a little faster and arrived at the manor before them. Thinking about it, he had already given a simple explanation of what happened at the banquet. When the four sisters got out of the carriage, they saw that aside from the matriarch, who could not get out of bed, everyone in the Feng family was standing in the yard.
Feng Jin Yuan stood at the very front, and Yao shi stood at his side. An shi, Han shi, and Jin Zhen followed behind. In addition, there was a group of servants at the back, including the matriarch's granny, Zhao shi. It was quite lively.
But there was no sign of happiness on Yao shi's face. She just kept a straight face. Although she was full of vigor, she lacked a bit of humanity.
Han shi's breathing was uneven. At a glance, it was clear that she was extremely angry. That was also the case. She was hoping that Feng Chen Yu would ruin her Fen Dai so that she could make a name for herself in the Feng family. But before this dream could be realized, Feng Jin Yuan actually told her that the Emperor had restored Yao shi to the position of head wife. This truly cut off all of her hopes.
Unlike Han shi, An shi and Jin Zhen had smiles on their faces. Seeing Feng Yu Heng and Xiang Rong walk in first, they felt a sense of comfort.
Especially Jin Zhen. When she saw Feng Yu Heng, tears nearly fell from her eyes. She had lived these days in fear. Every day, she was on guard against Feng Chen Yu causing trouble for her. Night after night, she was unable to sleep. Those days of tormenting people had finally come to an end!
Feng Yu Heng raised her head and swept her gaze over everyone. In the end, her gaze landed on Yao shi.
Mother and daughter looked into each other's eyes, and Yao shi's eyes immediately filled with tears. Feng Yu Heng quickly walked over and knelt before Yao shi. Opening her mouth, she loudly said: "Heng Heng greets … mother!"
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