Upon hearing Feng Jin Yuan mention the one million taels, Chen Yu was immediately dazed.
It was over, she had forgotten about it!
She had been completely focused on getting rid of the child in her belly, but she had forgotten about the one million taels in order to curry favor with Feng Jin Yuan. But now, how could there be any money left. All of the money had been squeezed dry by Feng Yu Heng?
Seeing that Chen Yu's expression was off, Feng Jin Yuan's heart went "thunk" and anxiously asked: "What happened to you?"
Chen Yu did not even dare raise her head, as she stared fixedly at the ground, her thoughts quickly turning. She was considering whether or not she should tell Feng Jin Yuan the truth. If she told the truth, what sort of consequences would it bring?
But it would have been better if she had not thought about it. The more she thought about it, the more afraid she became. Originally, Feng Jin Yuan did not treat her as well as before. Now, she no longer even had the position of daughter to the first wife. She had barely managed to survive until now by relying on the aspect of the phoenix. If it was also known that she had aborted a child, would her father completely lose hope in her?
She knew that Feng Jin Yuan was secretly looking for a medicine that could restore a young girl's body, but after searching for so long, there had been no movement. If he could not find it, she would become a worthless child.
But if she did not say it, how could she pass through today's trial?
Chen Yu's head began to hurt, as she heard Feng Jin Yuan ask: "That day, you said that you had the one million taels in banknotes sent by the Chen family. When father needs it, I can ask you for it. Chen Yu, father currently needs that money. Do you have it on you? "
Chen Yu sighed and knew that she definitely could not avoid this trial. Helplessly shaking her head: "Father, that money … is already gone."
"What did you say?" Feng Jin Yuan practically did not dare believe Chen Yu's words. He suspected that he had misheard, "Say it again?"
Chen Yu braced herself and said it again: "That money is already gone."
"Nonsense!" Feng Jin Yuan became furious, "One million taels! Do you think it's 100 taels? Saying that it's gone is gone? "
Chen Yu already had an idea, so she simply placed it on the Chen family: "Uncle recently had some problems with his business, so he brought it back for now. There was nothing daughter could do." Either way, the relationship between the two families was terrible. Feng Jin Yuan definitely could not ask the Chen family about this matter.
"Can you take back what you've given away?" Feng Jin Yuan cursed the Chen family ten thousand times in his heart, "Father already said that there are no benefits to being too close to the Chen family. Now, you actually did this sort of thing. Did you know that father promised that one million taels to his Highness the third prince after court was dismissed? The Third Prince was also concerned about your health and asked if you were well. Chen Yu, father is doing all of this for your sake! "
For the third prince to take the initiative to ask about her, Chen Yu was a little moved. Although Qi Zao's heart belonged to someone else, that person was just a flower in the mirror. She could see him, but she could not touch him no matter what. Right now, the most important thing for her was to cooperate with Feng Jin Yuan to win over the third prince. As long as she could stabilize the third prince's trust, she would have a direction to take in the future. Otherwise, everything would be for naught.
"Do you know how serious this matter is?" Feng Jin Yuan only felt his mind buzz. He cursed Chen Yu while also reminding himself: "Father has already made a promise. If it cannot be fulfilled, how should I explain it to his Highness the third prince? What are you going to do in the future? Have you thought about these things or not? "
Chen Yu saw that Feng Jin Yuan had become angry and quickly stood up to kneel. Two streams of tears flowed down her face. "Daughter understands. Father's painstaking efforts daughter has seen and remembered. Today's situation was not daughter's intention. Daughter was truly … framed by someone!" The more she thought about what had happened in Feng Tong county, the more she hated. She hated Feng Zi Hao, she hated Feng Yu Heng, and she hated Bu Ni Shang.
"What is the point of saying these things now?" Feng Jin Yuan looked at this daughter in disappointment, "You don't have the ability yourself, yet you still want to frame someone else. Chen Yu, the Feng family's years of nurturing you were truly wasted!" He turned his head and no longer looked at Feng Chen Yu. In his mind, however, he continued to ponder where exactly he should get that one million taels.
When Feng Chen Yu walked out of Pine courtyard, her calves were trembling. In that instant, she saw the same expression on Feng Jin Yuan's face when the incident in Feng Tong county happened.
That was the prelude to abandoning her. Killing Feng Zi Hao, sooner or later, there would come a day when she would be abandoned. So long as she did not contribute anything to the Feng family, so long as her existence affected her father's plans, she trusted that Feng Jin Yuan would definitely not hesitate to throw away this half-useless chess piece.
"Feng Yu Heng!" Chen Yu gritted her teeth and fiercely squeezed out this name, "You have harmed me to this extent. Sooner or later, there will come a day when I will make you pay back double. So long as I do not die, you should not think of having a good day! "
Yi Lin, who was at her side, trembled. Chen Yu's monstrous hatred made her feel more and more that this eldest young miss' mind was beginning to distort. In truth, she really wanted to remind Chen Yu to not always think of getting revenge against Feng Yu Heng. Over the past half a year, she had come up with one plan after another, but which one had actually succeeded in scheming against Feng Yu Heng? Not only did she not succeed in scheming against her, but she also ended up shooting herself in the foot. For a perfectly good girl to end up like this, what was the point?
But she did not dare say such a thing. She understood Feng Chen Yu's temper too well. Once she said it, she would run right into Chen Yu's head. It was possible that she would be beaten to death. She sighed to herself and silently lowered her head.
The two of them stepped on the snow and walked step by step towards their own courtyard. Just as they were about to reach the entrance, Yi Lin suddenly tugged at Chen Yu's sleeve and quietly said: "Young miss, it's young master."
Chen Yu raised her head and looked. Sure enough, she saw Chen Qing standing under a large tree outside her courtyard. He wore a dark blue robe, and the corners of his robe were stained with snow. Stomping his feet on the ground, it was clear that he had been waiting for a while.
She was slightly startled and finally recalled that Chen Qing was currently living in the Feng family. Yi Lin recalled that Chen Yu had just mentioned the banknotes to Feng Jin Yuan, but they had been taken back by the Chen family. She could not help but begin to worry: "Master won't go ask young master about the banknotes, right?"
Chen Yu pondered a little then shook her head: "He won't. Cousin has been traveling the entire time and has not interacted much with the Chen family. Moreover, the banknotes were given by third uncle. It's not certain if eldest uncle even knows about it. He won't cause any trouble. "While saying this, she took a few steps forward and walked straight towards Chen Qing. "Cousin, why don't you go inside and wait?" Once she spoke, she returned to her original appearance. Smiling brightly, she was absolutely beautiful.
Chen Qing had been fond of Chen Yu since he was young, especially when Chen Yu spoke to him so gently. This caused his face to turn red, and he was at a loss for what to do.
In the past, the Chen family had proposed marriage to the Shen Clan. They had wanted to allow the two cousins to marry, but they were rejected by the Shen Clan. Chen Yu also knew about this. Now that she saw Chen Qing like this, even an idiot could see that he still had her in his heart. The vanity that had been dormant for a long time surged forth once more.
"Cousin, you've returned?" Chen Qing did his best to calm himself down and saluted to Chen Yu, "Chen Qing rashly came to the manor, yet I did not come to greet cousin. I truly have been too courteous."
"Cousin, what sort of thing are you saying. Quickly come inside and sit." Chen Yu said this while leading Chen Qing into the yard.
Chen Qing, however, retreated a couple steps and waved his hand, saying: "No, no, no. Cousin's boudoir, how could I enter as I please. I just came to greet you, then … then I will be going back."
Chen Yu revealed a sad expression and looked at Chen Qing for a while then lowered her head. She then gently sighed then said: "Cousin also hates Chen Yu, right? It's fine. Chen Yu does not blame cousin. "
Chen Qing was stunned and asked in surprise: "Cousin, what sort of thing are you saying? How could I hate cousin? "Looking at Chen Yu's appearance, he could not help but become anxious," Cousin, what is wrong? Why is your expression so ugly? Are you not feeling well? "
Chen Yu did not make a sound. Instead, it was Yi Lin who spoke up for her, "Young master, you don't know, but our young miss has suffered greatly over the past half year!"
When Chen Qing heard this, for some reason, he immediately thought of the Feng family's second young miss who had treated his illness. He subconsciously asked: "Could it be that the Feng family's second young miss bullied cousin?"
Chen Yu's eyes lit up: "Cousin, why do you say such a thing?"
Yi Lin, however, said: "Young master also heard about this?"
Chen Qing frowned: "If that's the case, then it's all true?"
Chen Yu felt wronged and pouted, as two streams of tears flowed out. She raised a handkerchief to wipe away the tears and quietly sobbed. Yi Lin then let out a long sigh and said: "Ever since second young miss returned to the manor, eldest young miss' days have been worse with each passing day. Madam and eldest young master passed away one after the other, leaving our young miss alone. But she was still not satisfied, as she even stole eldest young miss' position as daughter of the first wife. Young master, tell me, how could madam feel at ease in the underworld! "
When she mentioned the Shen Clan, Chen Qing also let out a sigh. No matter what was said, that was his aunt. He had been studying far away and did not even make it to the funeral. How could he feel at ease?
"Cousin, don't cry." Chen Qing took a step forward and wanted to raise his hand to wipe away Chen Yu's tears, but he was restrained by etiquette. His hand froze in mid-air.
Chen Yu, however, raised her head and stared at Chen Qing with tears in her eyes. Her gaze was filled with encouragement.
Yi Lin tactfully left, leaving only the two cousins. In the end, Chen Qing was unable to endure Chen Yu's bewitchment. Holding her cheek with one hand, he gently wiped away her tears. His heart felt as though he was holding a rabbit, as it thumped endlessly. He was both afraid and secretly delighted.
"Cousin, don't worry. Cousin definitely will not allow you to suffer any more grievances." He expressed his stance to Chen Yu, but he did not know what he should do to prevent her from suffering any more grievances. He just could not understand. Chen Yu was such a beautiful girl, so how could there be someone that could bear to bully her? Should this sort of person not be held in the palm of one's hand and protected?
Chen Yu heard Chen Qing's words, and her face was filled with gratitude; however, she was laughing on the inside. She thought to herself that Chen Qing really was a bookworm. He did not even look at himself. How could she possibly have taken a fancy to him? It was just that having an extra person at her side was a little better than having to fight on her own.
Reality proved that Chen Qing really was a bookworm. Returning from Chen Yu's side, he directly returned to the guest courtyard where he lived. Throwing himself into a pile of books, he began to read. The only method he could think of to protect Chen Yu was to pass the imperial examination in the coming Spring. At that time, he would definitely ask his uncle to make the decision and ask the Emperor to arrange a marriage for Chen Yu to be married to him. He wanted to grandly bring her out of the Feng family and get away from Feng Yu Heng, living a good life.
At this time, Feng Jin Yuan was in Shu Ya courtyard. Sitting next to the matriarch's bed, he told her about what had happened in court: "His Majesty has appointed son as an imperial envoy. In three days, I will be heading to the North to lead the relief of the disaster."
The matriarch nodded: "Good, being able to be placed in an important position by his Majesty is a good thing. You must work diligently and think about the victims of the disaster. Do your job well."
Feng Jin Yuan nodded then said: "Today, all of the officials in court have pledged to donate money for the relief of the Winter disaster. Son, General Ping Nan and the prime minister have all donated 50 thousand taels of silver. We will also need mother to provide some support."
The matriarch did not hesitate: "This is something that should be done."
Who knew that Feng Jin Yuan would immediately follow up with: "I wonder if there is any surplus in the manor? Son wants … to withdraw another one million taels. "
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