Feng Fen Dai was immediately stunned, as she looked at Chen Yu in disbelief. It was as though she did not recognize this eldest sister at all.
The reason that she had sought out Feng Chen Yu was because she had calculated that Chen Yu would definitely be thrown into disarray when it came to the matter of the seventh prince.
However, she did not think that the matter that had clearly been agreed upon would completely change when it came to the matriarch! Not only did Feng Chen Yu not join her in suing Feng Yu Heng, she even said to the matriarch after some confusion: "Second sister is the county princess, and she is the one that is engaged to His Ninth Highness. She has always been closer to the princes. This is something that everyone knows. Even if his Highness the seventh prince has entered the county princess' manor, it is nothing."
The matriarch felt that Chen Yu was speaking more humanely and quickly nodded in agreement: "Chen Yu is correct. Fen Dai, at such a young age, instead of focusing on the right path, why do you spend all your time staring at your second sister?"
Fen Dai did not have the time to worry about the matriarch scolding her for not walking the right path. She only continued to stare at Feng Chen Yu. She still remembered the matter of Chen Yu deliberately falling into the water during the banquet. It was clear that she had become anxious after seeing the seventh prince save Fen Dai. She could even jump into the water, so why did she not mind the ambiguous relationship between Feng Yu Heng and the seventh prince?
Fen Dai was completely puzzled.
"Second sister has always handled matters steadily. This is something that even the Emperor has praised. There must be a reason for the county princess' manor closing its doors to guests. If grandmother is worried, you can send someone to inquire about it, but fourth sister's words must not be spread carelessly." Chen Yu had a very righteous appearance, which caused everyone present to nod.
Fen Dai angrily looked at this group of people. She hated that Han shi's belly could not immediately give birth to a boy. If Han shi was the head wife of this manor, as the daughter of the first wife, how could she be pushed aside by these people!
"It's been so many days, yet she has not even shown her face. I came today to report this matter to grandmother for the sake of second sister. If nothing happened, that would be fine. Even if Fen Dai was meddling in other people's business and misunderstood the reason, Fen Dai can just kowtow to second sister and admit her mistake. But if something really did happen and grandmother still did not take it to heart despite Fen Dai's warning, wouldn't second sister's entire life be dragged into it? " The more Fen Dai said, the more she felt that she was reasonable. She could not help but stand up and take a couple steps forward, "Grandmother, even if it's true or false, the seventh prince did not come out after entering the county princess' manor. This is a fact. If someone outside saw this and word got out, who knows what would happen. Second sister's reputation is most important!"
These words successfully moved the old lady's heart. No matter what, if it really spread out, it would not be good for Feng Yu Heng's reputation. Moreover, if the Seventh Prince had really entered the county princess' manor for a few days and hadn't come out, did the Ninth Prince know about this? If he didn't know about it, what if something were to happen...
The matriarch was shocked, as a bad feeling filled her heart. Looking at Fen Dai then looking at everyone present, she pondered for a long time before finally saying to granny Zhao: "Send two clever servants to Tong Sheng pavilion. They must see Heng Zheng."
Granny Zhao nodded then gave a look to the two servants to the side. The two servants quickly left.
Nobody spoke, as they just sat in their chairs and waited. This wait lasted for over two hours. When the two servants returned, each of them had already eaten a plate of pastries.
"Did you see second sister?" Fen Dai was the first to ask.
The two servant girls did not reply. They walked into the room in a well-mannered manner. First, they bowed to the matriarch. Then one of them opened her mouth and said, "Nubi went to Tong Sheng pavilion through the small door in Willow Garden, but we were stopped at the door and could not enter. Tong Sheng pavilion's head maidservant Qing Shuang personally stood guard, saying that second young miss had something important to take care of. Tong Sheng pavilion has been closed for the past few days, refusing all visitors. "
The matriarch heard that the two servants did not even go inside and could not help but frown. She felt more and more that something was not quite right. "Then did you ask about his Highness the Seventh Prince? Is he in Tong Sheng pavilion? "
The servants shook their heads in unison, "The people of Tong Sheng pavilion have kept their mouths shut. No matter what was asked, they would shake their heads."
"Then you came back just like that? If you were not allowed to enter, you could have just barged in! Just say that it was elder madam's orders, yet they still dare to disobey elder madam's wishes? " Han shi felt that she needed to speak up for her daughter, thus she shouted at the two servants: "You have also taken care of elder madam's side for many years. How is it that you can't even complete a single task?"
The two servants did not even look at Han shi. They only said to the matriarch: "These servants were incompetent. Would elder madam please punish us."
Granny Zhao quickly advised: "Elder madam, this cannot be blamed on them. The rules at second young miss' side have always been strict. Moreover, you also know second young miss' temper. If she says that we are not allowed to enter, then not even a fly can enter."
The matriarch naturally understood this reasoning, thus she only nodded and did not say anything.
When Zhao mama saw this, she waved her hands at the two maidservants and had them withdraw. Then, she looked at the crowd and suggested to the matriarch, "This old servant can see that you're tired. Why don't you not attend the opera today? Just have the young miss and concubine mothers go watch it. Your waist has been sitting for so long. It will not be able to endure. "
The matriarch nodded, "That's fine. You can all go." She had a tired expression. It was clear that she did not intend to keep them.
Fen Dai saw that the matter she had brought up did not have the desired effect, and she could not help but feel angry. Feeling unreconciled, she spoke up once more: "Grandmother, are you going to allow second sister to do as she pleases? In the future, she will ruin our Feng family's reputation. Grandmother, do not regret it. "
"Who are you speaking to?" The matriarch became furious and suddenly slapped the table. She did not even have time to worry about spraining her waist. Raising her cane, she pointed at Fen Dai and said: "The Feng family's face has already been lost by you. You still have the face to slander your second sister? How could my Feng family have a child like you? If you feel that this manor can't accommodate you, I do not mind sending you to the residence or Pu Du Nunnery to reflect on your actions. Thinking about it, even if your father returns, he will also agree. "
Fen Dai was shocked, and her small face turned white. She finally realized that she had been a little too anxious. In the end, the matriarch was the most respected person in the family. Even if her father was in the manor, he would still need to give her some face. How could she have been so impatient as to say that sort of thing to her?
She quickly bowed and anxiously said: "Granddaughter knows her wrongs. Granddaughter did not mean to say those things. Would grandmother please forgive me. Would grandmother please forgive Fen Dai." She definitely could not be sent out again. She was only ten years old. If she was sent out of the manor again, her life would truly be ruined.
The matriarch's hand trembled as she pointed at her. She disliked this granddaughter the most. She always felt that her personality was too similar to the Shen Clan's. Not to mention that she did not have a brain, she was also full of bad intentions. But if she really had to send Fen Dai to the residence, she was a little unable to do it. After all, the manor had lost too many children. The eldest son had died, and the eldest daughter had become a cripple. The remaining children were precious. She absolutely could not allow anything to happen to them.
Thinking of this, she felt that there was something strange about Tong Sheng pavilion. She could not help but feel worried.
"I have my own plans for this matter. You may all disperse." The matriarch finally spoke, which could be considered an answer to Fen Dai.
Han shi and Fen Dai heard this and could no longer continue to harp on it. They each saluted and turned to leave. Chen Yu also stood up and saluted to the matriarch, but she said: "Chen Yu trusts that second sister will definitely not do anything out of line. Even if grandmother wants to investigate, please be a little more tolerant. After all, second sister's reputation is important. Even in our manor, it would be best if it did not spread."
It was rare for Chen Yu to speak up for Feng Yu Heng, and she seemed to be very sincere. The matriarch felt a little relieved and said: "At least you are still acting like sisters. If you were like Fen Dai … hah, it would be fine not to mention her."
"Grandmother, taking care of your body is most important. Chen Yu will be leaving." She did not say anything else and saluted before leaving the hall.
An shi and Xiang Rong also stood up but did not say anything. They saluted and quickly left.
In the end, only Jin Zhen remained. Seeing that everyone had left, she walked over to the matriarch and half-knelt on the cushion at her feet. Her small hands gently touched the matriarch's legs and began massaging them.
The matriarch enjoyed Jin Zhen massaging her legs the most; however, she did not forget to ask her: "Why did you not go watch the play with them?"
Jin Zhen shook her head, "This concubine feels that accompanying elder madam would be best."
The matriarch recalled what she had heard a few days ago and could not help but ask her: "Is that Han shi really so arrogant?"
Jin Zhen lowered her head and had a wronged expression. She did not say anything.
"Hmph!" The matriarch snorted. The more Jin Zhen acted like this, the more she knew that it was true. She could not help but become furious, "She really does not have any manners at all. She does not even take a look at what sort of status she has. Someone that was brought out of a brothel actually dares to compete with a servant raised by my Feng manor? Jin Zhen, there is no need for you to fear. The next time she causes trouble for you, just tell me. I will definitely support you. "
Jin Zhen's eyes lit up. She had been waiting for these words. Quickly kneeling in front of the matriarch, she kowtowed to the ground and said with tears in her eyes: "Jin Zhen thanks elder madam for your pity."
Man Xi, who was standing to the side, slightly furrowed her brow. Jin Zhen's actions of looking for a backer made her feel very uncomfortable. A second young miss and master were not enough, yet she actually tried to curry favor with the matriarch. What exactly was she trying to do?
Finally, the two left Shu Ya courtyard. Man Xi could not hold back and directly asked Jin Zhen: "What are you trying to get close to the matriarch for? If there is anything, master and second young miss will support you. Is there a need to curry favor with the matriarch? "
Jin Zhen stared at the ground and did not even raise her head, only saying: "Master is away from the capital, and second young miss lives far away. It's hard to guarantee that what happened last time will happen again. If second young miss is unable to help in time, with elder madam here, in any case, we will not be eaten up by others."
With her saying it like this, Man Xi had no way of refuting it. Thinking of how she had been bullied by Fen Dai and Han shi in the flower-viewing courtyard, if the matriarch was standing on their side, it would definitely be much faster than a maidservant reporting to Tong Sheng pavilion and the second young miss' people rushing over.
Thinking like this, she felt that Jin Zhen's actions were reasonable, thus she said: "That's also right. You've worried too much." However, she did not see that Jin Zhen's eyes had a slightly different look than before.
Only after everyone left Shu Ya courtyard did the matriarch say to granny Zhao: "Keep an eye on Heng Zheng's side. You absolutely must not let Fen Dai say anything wrong! My courtyard is not empty. Have someone go take a look. In any case, think of a way to see her. If it really is no good … just say that I am ill and invite her to come see me. "
The granny quickly complied and advised the matriarch: "Don't worry. Second young miss is a cautious person. She will not do anything out of line."
"I only hope that is the case!"
The matriarch sent out group after group of people to investigate Feng Yu Heng for two days. By the time Tong Sheng pavilion closed its doors for the last day, Fen Dai was no longer able to sit still.
Ever since she found out that Tong Sheng pavilion would close its doors for seven days, she began to count the days. This last day definitely could not pass peacefully. Otherwise, all of her efforts would have been wasted.
"Pei 'er." She called for her maidservant, "Make some preparations. Come with me to a place."
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