"Absolutely not!" Feng Jin Yuan immediately lost his temper, "After all this time, are you thinking about the Feng manor? Have you calculated how many people live in the manor? If you take the Feng manor, what will happen to them? Your grandmother dotes on you so much, so why do you never think about her? "
Feng Yu Heng looked at her father, who was so emotional that his neck had turned red. She was especially puzzled and asked him: "So father did not plan to return the one million?"
"How could I not plan to return it? When did I say that I would not return it? "
"Since you will return the money, what is there to worry about the Feng manor? When the time comes, father will return the banknotes, and I will return the deed. What is there to argue about? "
"This …" Feng Jin Yuan was stumped by her words. Thinking carefully, this was reasonable. But no matter what was said, to have him use the Feng manor's deed as collateral was something that he could not accept. "Change your condition. The deed really is no good."
Feng Yu Heng sighed and said: "It seems that father still has no intention of returning the money. Otherwise, you would not argue so much. Grandmother dotes on Heng Heng so much. How could Heng Heng allow her to not have a residence to live in? But I am just worried that if His Ninth Highness asks about it one day, I need to give him an explanation. "
Feng Jin Yuan did not speak. Looking in the direction of the Feng manor, he began to think.
One million taels was not a small amount. Although the Chen family had given him more money in the past, Feng Yu Heng could not compare to the Chen family. The Chen family was a business and had always been wealthy. As for Feng Yu Heng's money, it was as she had said. All of it came from the Imperial Palace Yu. If they were to add up, it would indeed be hard to explain. Moreover, once the situation became serious, he could not say that he had borrowed one million taels for the third prince to use, right?
Thinking like this, he made a decision. Retracting his gaze, he nodded and said: "Alright, father will promise you, but you must guarantee that you will return the deed on the day that the banknotes are returned."
"It's a promise!" Feng Yu Heng revealed a smile, "If father is not at ease, you can take the loan to the government office to file a case."
"No need." Feng Jin Yuan waved his hand and entered the room, "Father will write the loan for you. The deed is in Pine courtyard. In a moment, father will bring it over. At that time, you can bring the banknotes to me as well."
"That is natural." Feng Yu Heng watched Feng Jin Yuan write up the receipt and put her fingerprint on it. Only then did she nod, "Then daughter will wait here for father to bring the deed."
Feng Jin Yuan did not say anything else, but he put away the receipt for now and quickly left with his servant.
Seeing the money, father and the money, the money, the money, the money, the money, the money, the money, the money, the money, the money, the money, the money, the money, the money, the money, the money, the money, the money, the money, the money, money.... Now, you have borrowed one million from Prime minister Feng, and you are using Feng Chen Yu's money. With this spending going back and forth, young miss, not only did you not spend a single cent, you even profited? "
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"Then why does young miss need so much money?" Wang Chuan did not understand. Tong Sheng pavilion did not lack money. Imperial Palace Yu did not lack money either?
Feng Yu Heng helplessly smiled bitterly, "Because the Emperor granted me a fief. Also, I asked Seventh Brother about it. That Ji 'an county is extremely poor. Unless I plan to ignore that place for the rest of my life, I can only use large amounts of money to fill that hole." As she spoke, she remembered something, "The mine that his Highness the third prince gave, I will need to arrange for some people to take a look. I don't understand those things. When Xuan Tianming returns, remind me to tell him. Have him send someone to take care of it. "
Wang Chuan nodded: "This servant has remembered. In truth, young miss does not need to worry too much about that jade mine. His Highness the third prince has operated it for many years and has already reached a certain scale. Even if nobody takes care of it, as long as the money is paid, there will be people working. "
Only then did Feng Yu Heng relax.
Two hours later, Feng Jin Yuan returned once more. He personally handed the Feng manor's deed and receipt to Feng Yu Heng. Feng Yu Heng also handed him one million taels in banknotes.
The two agreed to return them on the day that Feng Yu Heng came of age.
The next day, Qing Shuang stood in front of Feng Yu Heng early in the morning and said to her: "Someone from the Feng manor has come to invite young miss to Shu Ya courtyard. They said that master Feng has called everyone over and has something to say."
Wang Chuan quickly fetched a thick cloak and placed it on her, "It's getting colder and colder outside. Young miss absolutely must not catch a cold."
The two left Tong Sheng pavilion one after the other. Because Tong Sheng pavilion was quite far away, it was thought that they would be the last to arrive; however, who knew that Han shi and Fen Dai would be even later than them by the time it took for a stick of incense to burn.
The Feng matriarch was already seated in a chair, but she needed granny Zhao to support her from the side. She also needed two pillows behind her.
Nowadays, aside from Feng Yu Heng, the matriarch did not like any of her granddaughters. Xiang Rong could barely endure it, but when it came to Chen Yu and Fen Dai, her face was filled with disdain. Even when Chen Yu personally offered her tea to curry favor, she turned her face away and ignored it. Others did not think much of it, but in Chen Qing's eyes, his heart was filled with indignation.
He never thought that his cousin would live this sort of life in the Feng family. The Chen family even said that Chen Yu was the Feng family's hope, and the Feng family would treat her well no matter what. Now, it seemed that this was not the case at all.
"Oh! Elder madam is able to get out of bed? It seems that second young miss really has relieved elder madam of her worries upon returning to the manor! " Upon entering the main hall, Han shi began speaking in an exaggerated tone. She then looked at Chen Yu, who had returned to her seat with a grief-filled expression. Smiling proudly, she pushed Fen Dai over to sit next to Chen Yu. "Previously, I always felt that eldest young miss was too high up to be easy to get along with. Now that you are also the daughter of a concubine, people feel much closer."
When Han shi spoke, a smile hung on her face. It looked as though she was trying to worm her way into being close with Chen Yu, but no matter how it was heard, it caused people to feel uncomfortable.
Chen Yu angrily wrung her handkerchief and did her best to control herself. She absolutely could not get into a conflict with Han shi because she knew that she definitely could not make another mistake in front of the matriarch and Feng Jin Yuan. She had to return to being the Feng Chen Yu of the past. Only like this could she allow people to gradually forget about those things.
The matriarch did not like listening to Han shi speak. Seeing that the mother and daughter did not pay respects to her upon entering the room, one sat next to Chen Yu, while the other sat there chattering without end, she could not help but feel irritated. Snorting, she scolded: "You have no manners at all. I really don't know how someone like you was able to enter my Feng family's gates! Jin Yuan! "She glared at Feng Jin Yuan," She is your concubine. You must take care of her. "
Feng Jin Yuan nodded to the matriarch then turned to look at Han shi. His face was gloomy. Where was there any trace of the doting from before?
"Han shi, you were able to enter my Feng family, but you do not know how to be grateful. Instead, you continue to stir up trouble. Do you truly believe that I can continue to tolerate you?" While Feng Jin Yuan spoke, he glanced at Feng Fen Dai and continued: "Our manor's rules can be considered relaxed. We did not bring a concubine's child to be raised by the head wife, but take a look. What sort of person have you raised Fen Dai?"
Han shi had been scolded by Feng Jin Yuan for a while, and she felt sullen; however, she did not dare retort. Instead, she bowed to the matriarch and said: "This concubine pays respects to elder madam." She then walked to the side and sat down.
Fen Dai was young and had a high temper. She did not accept Feng Jin Yuan's words, but she did not dare refute too openly. She only muttered to herself: "Fortunately, I was not raised by the head wife. Take a look at what sort of playthings she has raised?"
Nobody else heard these words, but Feng Chen Yu, who was sitting at her side, heard them clearly. The bitter experience she had in Feng Tong county resurfaced in her mind, causing her teeth to chatter in anger.
Chen Qing stood at Feng Jin Yuan's side and was very respectful. He did not even sit down. He had originally come as a guest. First, he had come to greet the matriarch. Second, he had come to greet the people of the manor. He had seen all of the grievances that Chen Yu had suffered in the morning. He felt anxious, but when faced with a room full of women, he could not get a word in edgewise.
Feng Yu Heng looked at Chen Yu's appearance. In truth, when she thought about it, she was quite pitiful. She had lost her mother at such a young age, and something like that had happened to her brother. In this sort of family, she spent her days scheming against others. Even if there came a day when she was plotted against and died, it was very possible that she would not even know who had done it.
But she definitely would not pity Feng Chen Yu. As the saying goes, a pitiful person must have a detestable aspect. If it were not for her having committed so many sins, how could she have ended up in her current state? Moreover … Feng Yu Heng definitely did not believe that Chen Yu would live a good life from now on. She was just waiting for her own innocence to be cured before starting all over again. When that time came, she feared that the first person to be targeted would be herself.
The matriarch looked at the younger generation below, each with their own thoughts. All of them had daggers hidden in their eyes, and none of them found anyone pleasing to the eye.
Her heart was fiercely gripped. They were all descendants of the Feng family, and they were all connected by blood. Why did it seem as though they were all enemies?
Jin Zhen sat to the side of the concubines and looked at the matriarch's expression. She then looked at Feng Jin Yuan's angry face and felt that it was time for her to speak. Thus she gently coughed and said: "During this Winter disaster, it was because the second young miss took the lead in providing tea and money. Master was praised by his Majesty in court and was appointed as an imperial envoy. Tomorrow, he will be heading to the North to personally help with the disaster. This was originally an honorable matter, so we should be congratulating master."
The matriarch finally heard some decent words and quickly nodded, saying: "Jin Zhen is correct. This time, our manor has indeed been praised by his Majesty. Jin Yuan was given special permission by his Majesty to not attend court today, as he was fully prepared to go to the North. If we are speaking of contributions, we must thank Mr. Heng! "
The matriarch happily looked at Feng Yu Heng. No matter how she looked at her, she liked her. Not only was this granddaughter's medical abilities brilliant, but she was also able to see the bigger picture. During the Winter disaster in the capital, she was actually able to take out her own money to help the victims. This was truly the most direct way of helping the Emperor. Hearing that the Emperor had praised Feng Jin Yuan in court for having given birth to a good daughter, the matriarch felt that this was the style that the Feng family's daughter of the first wife should have.
She could not help but glance at Chen Yu and say: "You have also been the daughter of the first wife for a few years. Take a look, what has your second sister done? This is what it means to be the daughter of the first wife! "
The anger in Chen Yu's heart surged. Seeing that her expression had also changed, Yi Lin, who was standing at her side, quickly poked her arm and gave her a look. Only then did Chen Yu sober up a little, as she quickly replied: "Grandmother's lesson is correct. In the past, it was Chen Yu that was too insensible."
Feng Yu Heng had been speaking like this for many years, but ever since Feng Yu Heng returned to the capital, her emotions became harder and harder to control. She frequently revealed her true nature in front of others. In addition to what had happened in Feng Tong county, it was such that the matriarch had nearly forgotten her original Bodhisattva face. Now that she had suddenly returned to this appearance, she could not help but be stunned.
It was not just the matriarch that was stunned. Feng Fen Dai also glanced at Chen Yu in confusion, wondering if her eldest sister had taken the wrong medicine? Did these words mean that she was admitting defeat to Feng Yu Heng?
Chen Yu lowered her head and did not make a sound. Yi Lin's reminder was correct. She could no longer be forced into desperate straits like she had been in the past. Even more, she could not fall out with Feng Yu Heng at this critical juncture. She had to endure through this month. So long as that matter was accomplished, she would no longer fear anyone.
At this time, Jin Zhen took the lead and stood up. Facing Feng Jin Yuan, she bowed: "This concubine congratulates husband for obtaining this honor. I hope that husband's trip will go smoothly and that you will return with honor."
The others also stood up and bowed, wishing Feng Jin Yuan a smooth trip. This caused the matriarch and Feng Jin Yuan to finally reveal a smile.
Feng Yu Heng slightly raised her head and looked towards Feng Jin Yuan. She felt that there seemed to be something hidden behind this father's smile. The feeling of a conspiracy that she had felt the previous day became even more intense.
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