Hearing Fen Dai's words, Pei 'er was startled, "Where is fourth young miss going? Leaving the manor? "
Fen Dai nodded, "Yes."
"But …" The servant was a little troubled, "If you want to leave the manor, you must first tell elder madam."
Fen Dai revealed an impatient expression, "If I tell her, will I still be able to leave?"
"But if you don't tell her, you will be even more unable to leave!"
The servant's words were like a bucket of cold water being poured over Fen Dai. Although Dashun was very lenient when it came to women going out, as a member of the younger generation, if they wanted to leave the manor, they had to go to the head wife or an elder in charge. Only after obtaining approval could they leave the manor. Also, leaving the manor required a proper reason, such as going to see a dowry shop or being invited by a young miss from another manor. If they could not leave no matter what reason they had, they still had no way of leaving the manor.
Fen Dai knew that she definitely could not tell the matriarch what she was going to do. In addition to this, Han shi did not have a dowry shop. Even if she wanted to find a proper reason, she could not find one. For a while, she froze in place and was extremely angry.
"How about … I sneak out?" Pei 'er suggested: "These past two days, the troupe has not performed. Thinking about it, they should be sent out of the manor. If young miss must go out, that might be a good path." Pei 'er had always been the most capable servant at Fen Dai's side. She was very spirited, especially when she heard that her young miss was coming up with some sort of bad idea. She became even more excited.
Fen Dai heard her say this and felt that it was a good idea. She immediately began walking towards the guest courtyard where the troupe lived.
Pei 'er quickly followed behind her and reminded her from time to time: "Young miss must be careful. After all, the people at the gate all recognize you."
"Don't worry." Fen Dai walked very quickly. Seeing that it was almost noon, she feared that Feng Yu Heng would come out of seclusion early. Once his Highness the seventh prince was released, she would not be able to continue with this play. "Are you certain that his Highness the seventh prince has not come out over the past few days?" She was worried and asked Pei 'er once more.
Pei 'er nodded and said: "This servant is certain. These days, I have sent people to keep an eye on Tong Sheng pavilion. No matter if it is the small door in Willow Garden or the main door outside, there are people watching. Seventh Prince has not come out. "
"Thinking about it like this, the two have already been locked up in the manor for at least three days." The more Fen Dai spoke, the more excited she became, "Even if there really was nothing wrong, if word of this got out, it would be enough for her to suffer. So what if she was a county princess? If her reputation is ruined, not only will she suffer, but the Feng family will also not let her off easily! "
The two of them walked all the way to the guest house. The opera troupe lived in the innermost courtyard at the end of the corridor. Because the matriarch had lost her temper a few days ago, Han shi only listened for one day before she no longer dared to go against the wind. After all, An shi and Jin Zhen no longer went, and the matriarch did not show her face. If she continued to sit in the flower-viewing garden as if nothing had happened, it would not be proper.
However, the troupe had not left and was still living in the courtyard.
When Fen Dai arrived, there were a few children practicing martial arts gathered together and talking about something. Pei 'er cleared her throat upon entering the courtyard. When the children saw that someone had arrived, they immediately dispersed and began practicing martial arts.
Fen Dai glanced at them but did not say anything. She headed straight for the main room, but she was stopped by a maidservant at the entrance "Why has fourth young miss come?"
Fen Dai was startled. She recognized this servant as Han shi's personal maidservant, He Xiang.
She stopped and looked at He Xiang, asking: "Why are you here?"
He Xiang looked at the door a little awkwardly with a hesitant expression.
"Concubine mother is inside?" Fen Dai immediately reacted. It must be Han shi inside. Otherwise, this servant could not possibly appear here. "Why would she run over here for no reason?" Not waiting for the servant to reply, Fen Dai reached out and pushed the door open.
Inside the main room, Han shi was seated in the main seat. Holding a cup of tea in one hand and a handkerchief in the other, she giggled. In front of her, the handsome young man was holding up his orchid fingers and singing "Beauty's Eyes."
Fen Dai's sudden appearance caused the two to be startled. Han shi was even more exaggerated, as she immediately stood up. Her hand trembled and did not drop the cup of tea; however, the tea spilled out and covered her hand.
"Fourth young miss?" She looked at Fen Dai's angry face and felt her heart tremble. On the surface, however, she still smiled and said: "Why have you come?"
"If I did not come, I fear that elder madam would not be investigating Feng Yu Heng. Instead, she would be investigating our courtyard." Fen Dai angrily pushed away the young man, "Scram!" She then reached out and grabbed Han shi, "Go back to your courtyard. If I see you running over here again, don't worry that I will not care about our relationship as mother and daughter. Also, "She pointed at the young man," You, immediately go pack your things. Leave the Feng manor today. "
"This …" The young man looked at Han shi, his eyes filled with pleading. In the middle of Winter, for a small troupe like theirs, they hoped to be able to find a large family to settle in. They would only perform for this family every day. Either way, it was better than running around in the cold and snow.
Han shi advised Fen Dai: "Wasn't it you who said that we were not allowed to go to the flower-viewing garden for the next few days! This troupe has been invited back, yet they are not performing. How wasteful would that be? What's wrong with me coming here to listen to a play? Is there a need to send them away? "
At this time, Pei 'er leaned over and quietly said into Fen Dai's ear: "Keep them around. Perhaps they will be of use in the future."
Only then did Fen Dai remember her goal in coming here. Glaring fiercely at Han shi, she then said: "I figure we will keep them around for a few more days, but there is something that they must do for me today …"
Feng Fen Dai had changed into the clothes of a performer and left the manor. Her reason was that the troupe lacked props and needed to go out and purchase them.
But just as they left the manor, after turning a corner, she had the two youths who were doing odd jobs from the troupe disperse. She then pulled Pei 'er and headed in the direction of Yu Palace.
Only after standing in front of the Imperial Palace Yu's entrance did Pei 'er realize her goal in coming out of the manor. She could not help but feel afraid.
Her family's Young Miss was too daring!
"Young miss, I fear that … this is inappropriate, right?" No matter how good a servant was at playing around with her master, when it came to this place, she did not dare cause trouble. It was fine to play around in the manor, but if she stood in front of the Imperial Palace Yu's entrance, her legs would tremble.
Fen Dai was quite bold, and she was even a little excited. "There's nothing inappropriate about it. Come with me!" She strode forward and headed straight for the entrance of the Imperial Palace Yu, wanting to rush in.
Unfortunately, just as she reached the top of the stairs, she was stopped by two guards. Holding their spears horizontally, they loudly said: "Stop!"
Fen Dai was startled, but she feigned calmness on the surface, loudly saying: "I am the Feng family's fourth young miss. I have an important matter to discuss with his Highness Prince Yu."
"His Highness is not receiving guests!" The guards replied frankly and did not say much. After saying this, they shut their mouths.
Fen Dai stomped her foot: "Did you not understand what I said? I am the Feng family's fourth young miss! The Feng family! That's the Feng family that has a marriage contract with your palace. We are all relatives. I am looking for him for a matter, so how could he not receive me? "
The two guards did not give her any face, as they both shook their heads, "Aside from the Feng family's second young miss, who can enter and leave the palace as she pleases, no one else has the right to request an audience with his Highness. Young miss, please go back! "
Seeing that the other side was so resolute, Feng Fen Dai thought quickly and did not waste any more words with the guards. Raising her head, she stretched her neck and shouted toward the palace "His Ninth Highness! Something has happened to your future princess, yet you do not care? Something has happened at the county princess' manor. Do you really not care? "
She shouted, and a madam finally came out of the door. Fen Dai looked over and found that it was someone she was familiar with "Lady Zhou! Are you Lady Zhou? "
The old madam walked over to the door and raised her hand, causing the guards to put away their spears.
Just as Fen Dai was about to step through the door, she was stopped by Lady Zhou: "You said that you are the Feng family's fourth young miss?"
Fen Dai nodded, "That's right. I am the Feng family's fourth young miss. My name is Feng Fen Dai. We met during the Summer when madam went to the Feng manor to deliver the betrothal gifts."
Lady Zhou looked up at Fen Dai then faintly smiled and shook her head, "The Feng family has many people. Even if I went, I could not remember clearly who was who. Moreover, the betrothal gifts were delivered to the Feng family's second young miss. Why should I remember that you are the fourth young miss? " She said this while sizing up Fen Dai's clothes. She could not help but shake her head, "Prime minister Feng is a standard first rank official. Why is it that his daughter is dressed like an opera singer? She shouldn't be pretending to be related to an official, right? "
"How could that be possible!" Fen Dai became anxious, "I really am the Feng family's fourth young miss. How could madam not remember? These clothes … hah, because I was in a rush to leave the manor to speak with His Ninth Highness about an important matter, I could only dress like this. Madam, do not doubt my identity. When you see His Ninth Highness, he will naturally testify for me. "
"His Highness is not receiving guests." Lady Zhou told her, "There are very few people in this Imperial Palace Yu that can come and go as they please without any prior notice. The Feng family's second young miss is naturally one of them, but you are not. Please go back. "
Lady Zhou finished speaking and was about to turn around and leave. Fen Dai became anxious and rushed to say "Feng Yu Heng and his Highness the seventh prince have been locked in Tong Sheng pavilion for many days. Does His Ninth Highness not mind? The county princess' manor's gates are tightly shut. Not even a bird can fly in. Madam, what do you think the two of them can do in the manor? His Highness has such a noble status. How could he suffer such grievances? "
Lady Zhou turned around and looked at Fen Dai with furrowed brow. She had always understood the struggles between concubines and the first wife; however, she never thought that the children of the Feng family would be so vicious. They would even be able to make up stories about this sort of thing.
"Young misses, you must think carefully before you speak!" Her expression was cold, and her words carried some anger.
Fen Dai, however, continued to say: "I have already thought carefully. I have thought about it for many days. Today, I was truly unable to endure. I could not endure the condemnation of my conscience. If I did not tell His Ninth Highness about such an important matter, how uncomfortable would he feel! I cannot allow others to criticize His Ninth Highness behind his back. "
Lady Zhou laughed: "If that's the case, I will thank young miss on behalf of his Highness. It's just that young miss has made up stories about the Feng family's second young miss and his Highness the seventh prince. Do you have any evidence? " From beginning to end, she did not admit that Fen Dai was a member of the Feng family. She only asked her: "Even if the evidence is conclusive, what benefit does this bring you?"
Fen Dai put on a righteous appearance: "There is no benefit at all. In fact, it's possible that second sister will be implicated by his Highness or the Emperor's punishment. But I just can't get used to seeing His Ninth Highness being deceived like this. Since Feng Yu Heng is able to do such a despicable thing, she must be prepared to be exposed. Madam, I am doing this for his Highness' sake. "
Lady Zhou thought to herself that it was for his Highness' sake. She then looked at Fen Dai and truly did not want her to continue speaking without thinking. Thus she took a step forward and turned her head to inform the guards: "Go prepare a carriage. I will be going with this young miss to the Feng manor."
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