Not long after Feng Yu Heng returned to the manor, she was called to Shu Ya courtyard. When she arrived, she heard the matriarch say to everyone that had arrived before her: "Starting from today, I will be in the temple every morning and night to pray for Jin Yuan's blessings. You will have your morning and evening prayers moved to before lunch."
Everyone said in unison: "Yes."
Chen Yu said: "It would be better to have every courtyard recite at least once a day. The North has many snowy mountains. Father's safety is the most important thing. We can't help with anything else, but we must show our sincerity."
The matriarch agreed with these words and repeatedly nodded, "Chen Yu is correct." As she spoke, she finally gave Chen Yu a look of approval, which caused Chen Yu to feel a little moved.
Seeing that Feng Yu Heng had arrived late, the matriarch did not say anything. But after saluting, Feng Fen Dai said: "Second young miss is still an unmarried girl, yet she dares to ride in the same carriage as a man. Are you not afraid of being gossiped about?"
Feng Yu Heng glanced at her with an expressionless face and a cold gaze "I'm not afraid. Because nobody dares. "
Fen Dai suddenly trembled, as she felt that Feng Yu Heng's gaze seemed to be able to see through her. This caused her to immediately recall the person she had met at the entrance of Hundred Herb Hall. In truth, she did not even know that person's name, but she did remember how she had made a deal with him. She also remembered how she had hidden in a corner and watched Feng Yu Heng bring a dead person back to life. That was how she had resolved Hundred Herb Hall's crisis.
Today, she had originally wanted to send someone over. She had even thought of getting rid of that person, but that could not be done. With Huang Quan going to send him off, she did not believe that her maidservants and grannies had the ability to avoid Huang Quan's eyes.
When Fen Dai thought of this matter, she could not help but feel a little irritated. Feng Yu Heng, however, chose the moment when her mood was the most volatile to say: "There was that sort of heavy snow a few days ago. I wonder if the residences in the suburbs of the capital were affected. Fourth sister has lived in those residences before. What do you think the situation over there should be?"
Fen Dai's hand that was holding the handkerchief trembled, and the handkerchief fell to the ground. The maidservant at her side bent over to pick it up. She pondered for a while before saying: "It's the middle of Winter, and there are no crops. Even if there is a disaster, the losses will not be too great."
"That's true. It's just a few servants standing guard. How can the lives of servants be worth anything in Fourth Sister's eyes?" She stared at Feng Fen Dai as though she was casually chatting about daily life, "Fourth sister, did you live well in the residence?"
Fen Dai's heart was filled with panic. She was both afraid and angry, muttering: "Naturally, it will not be as easy as it is at home."
Feng Yu Heng, however, shook her head: "It's not very easy because there are always people outside who are concerned about it." As she spoke, she suddenly smiled, "Fourth sister will be eleven years old after the new year. After another year or so, you will be of age to discuss marriage. Currently, our manor does not have a head wife. As the elder sister of the first wife, I must think of younger sister. Don't worry, second sister will remember to find a good marriage for you. "
Once these words came out, Fen Dai and Han shi were both shocked. They suddenly remembered that as the daughter of the first wife and the future official princess of Prince Yu, Feng Yu Heng did not have a head wife in the manor. She had the right to decide the marriages of the other daughters of concubines.
The two looked at each other, and Han shi saw the anxiety and warning in Fen Dai's eyes. She covered her belly with one hand, but she could only silently pray that it would be able to work a little harder and allow her to get pregnant with a boy.
"If that's the case, then many thanks second sister." Fen Dai was unreconciled and said some polite words, but she could not help but add: "It's impossible for the manor to be without a head wife forever."
Feng Yu Heng nodded, "That's why I need to hurry. Before the head wife enters the manor, I need to settle fourth sister's marriage."
"You …"
"Both of you, shut your mouths!" The matriarch suddenly slapped the table and glared at Feng Fen Dai: "As a younger sister, you do not respect your elder sister of the first wife. Every time she says something, you retort back. You have no upbringing!"
"But second sister, she …"
"I told you to shut your mouth!" The matriarch was so angry that she wanted to use her cane to hit her. Unfortunately, her waist had not yet recovered, and her arms were weak. Even after swinging a few times, she was unable to find the best angle. This caused her to tire herself out.
Feng Yu Heng quickly stood up and went forward: "Grandmother, you absolutely must not get angry. Fourth sister is still young and is speaking childishly."
The matriarch saw that Feng Yu Heng had come to massage her waist. Only then did she feel a little more at ease, "You really are the most sensible. These sisters of yours, there really is not a single one that does not cause me to worry."
Chen Yu and Xiang Rong were very perceptive and stood up. Facing the matriarch, they bowed and said: "Granddaughter will definitely learn well from second sister. Grandmother, please be at ease."
Fen Dai also bowed stubbornly; however, she could not say anything.
The matriarch became angry and waved her hand: "Disperse. You may all disperse!"
Everyone stood up and left. Feng Yu Heng remained and took some medical plasters from Wang Chuan's hands, which had been prepared in the medicine storage room, and handed them to granny Zhao, "This is what grandmother will need to use for the next few days. Now that it's Winter, you absolutely must not be careless about your waist. Do not worry about wasting medical plasters. They must be applied on time every day. "
The matriarch happily nodded, "Ever since Heng Heng returned, my waist has been getting better and better with each passing day."
She had no intention of remaining in Shu Ya courtyard any longer. Although the matriarch still wanted to continue chatting with her, Feng Yu Heng threw out the words "Granddaughter still needs to go back and prepare to recite sutras for father" and successfully escaped.
Upon returning to Tong Sheng pavilion, she immediately told Wang Chuan: "Starting tomorrow, the county princess' manor will be closed for seven days. Regardless of whether it is people from the outside or people from the Feng manor, they will all be denied entry. "
Wang Chuan did not ask why, directly saying: "This servant will naturally give the order. Young miss, please do not worry."
Feng Yu Heng did not say anything else and entered the medicine storage room.
That night, the matriarch went to Shu Ya courtyard to recite sutras. Because her waist was inconvenient, she simply moved a chair and sat across from the shrine, chanting over and over again.
After turning the jade beads in her hand 15 times, the chanting suddenly stopped. Turning her head, she asked granny Zhao: "Why is it that I keep hearing sounds coming from outside?"
Granny Zhao helplessly said: "It's fourth young miss and concubine mother Han watching a play. They invited a troupe and are currently performing on the stage in the garden."
"What?" The matriarch was extremely shocked, "Watching a play? How can they be so impudent? "
Granny Zhao faintly sighed, "Apparently, concubine mother An sent someone to advise them, but they were scolded and sent back. Fourth young miss said that master is out on a business trip and is not going to throw away his life. The atmosphere in the manor is not auspicious."
The matriarch was startled and pondered for a while. She then nodded, "Although the words are not pleasant to hear, they are reasonable. Jin Yuan is out on the move, so we must not violate this taboo. But … "She pondered a little then said:" Tomorrow is the 15th, right? "
Granny Zhao replied: "Yes."
"Inform all of the courtyards that from now on, the first and fifteenth of each month will be vegetarian until Jin Yuan returns."
The play in the garden not only caused the matriarch to feel distraught, but it also caused Jin Zhen of Ru Yi courtyard to feel irritated.
At this time, she was leaning against the side of the courtyard's gate. As usual, she would look outside. In the past, whenever this time came, she would stand here and wait for Feng Jin Yuan. When Feng Jin Yuan arrived, he would always say "What are you standing here for on such a cold day?" She would then act spoiled and reply "Master has come, so this concubine is no longer cold." But yesterday, she did not wait for Feng Jin Yuan. Today, it was even more impossible.
Man Xi helplessly advised her: "Master is out on a business trip. It's not as if he is leaving you alone. Isn't everyone waiting anxiously? Don't be like this. Be careful not to freeze your body. "
Jin Zhen faintly sighed and suddenly felt that Feng Jin Yuan was no longer in the manor. Her entire being felt empty. At the time when Feng Yu Heng was rumored to have gone missing or died, although she was also anxious, she was not like this. In the end, Feng Jin Yuan was her man. He was the foundation of her life. In truth, she hoped from the bottom of her heart that the father and daughter could reconcile. Feng Yu Heng was too smart and too lucky. What if there came a day when Feng Jin Yuan was defeated by her? What would she do?
"Man Xi." She subconsciously spoke up. She originally wanted to ask Man Xi what she thought of the relationship between Feng Yu Heng and Feng Jin Yuan, but when the words reached her mouth, she felt that it would not be good for Feng Yu Heng to hear, thus she quickly changed the topic: "Help me get a cloak. Let's go to the garden to take a look."
The garden could be considered the center of the Feng manor. It was a small garden filled with wintersweet flowers. In the middle, there was a stage. The people of the Feng family would usually come here to watch plays.
When Jin Zhen and Man Xi entered the garden, their movements were light. They quietly walked to the side of the stage until they were ten paces away from Han shi. They then found a plum tree and hid.
Man Xi was very puzzled, "If you want to watch a play, then go openly. Since concubine mother Han has set up the stage in the garden, it is clear that everyone in the manor can come and watch."
Jin Zhen heard this, but she shook her head, "Han shi hates me but is not in a rush. How could she invite me to watch a play. I just came to take a look. I will leave in a bit. "
At this time, Han shi and Fen Dai were sitting facing the stage. They were drinking tea and eating sunflower seeds. Their eyes contained smiles as they watched the young man on the stage. Jin Zhen glanced at the young man and felt that he was very handsome. Even she could not help but feel her heart tremble a little. Looking again at Han shi, her eyes were practically about to fall out of their sockets.
Jin Zhen was a servant raised by the Feng family. How could she not understand these wives and concubines. Han shi had been raised from a brothel. How could someone from that sort of place be accustomed to living a peaceful life. In the past, when Feng Jin Yuan was in the manor, she did not dare act rashly. Now that Feng Jin Yuan had left the capital, Han shi was no longer able to endure. On the same day, she summoned the play troupe into the manor.
"She really does not have any sense of shame." Jin Zhen's teeth itched with hatred, "Isn't it just husband resting in her room for a night. Did she think she would be favored just like that?"
Man Xi anxiously wanted to cover her mouth, saying: "Keep your voice down. If you were heard, it would be over."
"I know." Jin Zhen glanced at the stage and saw that the young man had gone off to who knows where. With a flying glance, he threw it directly at Han shi.
Han shi let out a signature laugh. It was both charming and arrogant. Even Fen Dai, who was at her side, began to laugh.
Not to mention Jin Zhen, even Man Xi could not bear to continue watching. Reaching out, she tugged at Jin Zhen's sleeve, "Let's go. There's nothing much to see in this sort of play."
Jin Zhen nodded then glared at Han shi and Feng Fen Dai. Only then did she turn around and prepare to leave with Man Xi.
However, she did not think that when she turned around, her movements would be a bit too big. She brushed against the plum branches beside her. The sound of her clothes rubbing against the branches caused Han shi's maidservant, who had been standing guard outside, to immediately become alert. She immediately shouted "Who is there?"
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