Upon hearing this, the matriarch's nose became crooked from anger, "You want to marry Chen Yu?"
Chen Qing solemnly replied: "That is correct. I hope elder madam will agree. "
"Agree?" The matriarch reached out and pointed at him, "Speak! What exactly is your goal in coming to my Feng manor? "
Chen Qing was startled then foolishly replied: "Naturally, it's to prepare for the exam."
"Since it's to prepare for the exam, where is the marriage proposal?" The more the matriarch spoke, the angrier she became, "Jin Yuan was still hoping that you would be nominated for the exam. How could he know that you would be thinking about the matters between a man and a woman. It really is a waste of his earlier years of training you."
"This …" Chen Qing heard the matriarch say this and realized that he had been too rash, but when he thought about what Fen Dai had said and how Chen Yu had cried a few days ago, he could no longer control his heart and mouth. He could not help but say: "Chen Qing is wholeheartedly seeking the exam and has never changed. My feelings for cousin Chen Yu have never changed over the years. When aunty was still alive, she refused a few times. Originally, Chen Qing had already given up, but after coming to the Feng manor this time and seeing cousin Chen Yu's situation, I truly could not bear it. I only hope that elder madam can marry cousin to Chen Qing. Chen Qing will definitely protect her for the rest of her life. "
The matriarch also recalled that she had heard that Chen Qing had proposed to Chen Yu, but at that time, Feng Jin Yuan and the Shen Clan were completely focused on keeping Chen Yu as the Empress. How could they possibly take a liking to Chen Qing. Now, Chen Yu being matched with Chen Qing could not be considered as a grievance. It was just that she detested the Chen family's people from the bottom of her heart. In this life, she had made up her mind to never interact with them. If it were not for Feng Jin Yuan insisting, she definitely would not have kept Chen Qing in the manor.
"No." The matriarch resolutely shook her head, "My Feng family has already cut ties with your Chen family. When the Shen Clan was still alive, they clearly refused you. Now that she is no longer alive, the Feng family will definitely not marry Chen Yu to you. Do not bring this matter up again."
"But …" Chen Qing became anxious, "Cousin has suffered grievances in the manor, and elder madam cannot make a decision for her. Why can you not help Chen Qing? Also, Chen Qing believes that cousin Chen Yu's feelings for me … are not without feelings. "
"Young Master Shen, you can't speak carelessly like this!" Granny Zhao also couldn't take it anymore, "If you succeed in the future, you will be a disciple of the Emperor. How can you be so rude and ruin the reputation of our family's Eldest Miss?"
The old lady snorted and said, "That's how the Shen family behaves."
Chen Qing's face flushed red from their words. He knew that he had said the wrong thing, but when he was anxious, his mouth became clumsy. How could he win against the old lady and Zhao mama?
While feeling aggrieved, the matriarch continued: "Also, who was it that told you that I could not make a decision for Chen Yu? Who told you that Chen Yu suffered grievances at the manor? You're a guest, yet you're spouting nonsense here. How can you be qualified to participate in the Palace Examination next spring with such a character? " The more she spoke, the more agitated she became. "This old one's second granddaughter is a county princess. She also calls His Majesty 'Father'. It seems that this old one should have Mr. Heng inform the palace to prepare your name. You don't have to participate in next year's Spring Imperial Examination!"
"No! Elder madam, this must not be done! " This time, Chen Qing was truly anxious. He had met and interacted with the Feng family's second young miss, who was a county princess. Her words were sharp, and she was an elite. She only knew how to fight without giving up. Even his uncle, Feng Jin Yuan, could not gain an advantage over her. If she truly went to the palace to speak, then would his ten years of studying have been wasted?
In just an instant, his thoughts of marrying Chen Yu were given a fright by the matriarch. Chen Qing bowed deeply to the matriarch and repeatedly said: "Chen Qing is a member of the younger generation and spoke without propriety. I hope elder madam will not take offense. What I said earlier absolutely must not be done!"
"Hmph!" The matriarch saw that he had been frightened and finally let out a sigh of relief; however, she asked: "What rank were you in the Fall Imperial Examination?"
Chen Qing replied: "Fifth in the provincial exam."
"Fifth … is also not a very good rank." The matriarch leisurely said this. Hearing this, granny Zhao could not help but smirk. Fifth place was not good? In all of Dashun, that was. But the matriarch was clearly just saying it casually. Her meaning was not there, as she continued: "The court exam will only begin after Spring. You have come a little too early. Could it be that you want to spend the new year in the Feng manor?"
Chen Qing did not know how to respond to this. He had originally wanted to spend the new year in the Feng manor, but hearing the matriarch say this, he felt a little embarrassed. His aunt was no longer alive, and Chen Yu was now nothing more than the daughter of a concubine. For him to continue living in the manor was both unreasonable and unreasonable. But now that he had already come, could it be that he had to move out?
Fortunately, the matriarch knew to take into account Feng Jin Yuan's face, only saying: "Since you have come, I cannot chase you away, but the Feng family's inner courtyards are all women. Now that Jin Yuan is no longer in the capital, you are the only man in the inner courtyard. It is truly too improper."
This was a point that Chen Qing agreed with. He also did not want to stay in the inner courtyard, especially that Han shi. Every time they met, she would tease him. Her laughter caused him to feel uncomfortable all over.
"Then elder madam's meaning is …"
"Have housekeeper He arrange a guest room for you in the outer courtyard. There is no need for you to come pay respects to me. Just focus on studying and prepare for the exam. Don't think about such useless things. You are not allowed to enter the inner courtyard without prior notice. "
"Yes, Chen Qing has remembered. Would elder madam please be at ease."
"Un." The matriarch nodded, "Then go back and tidy up. I will have a servant send you over." As she spoke, she gave a servant at her side a look. That servant immediately understood and walked over to Chen Qing with a smile: "Young master Chen, please!"
He had always been called young master cousin, but now, he was just called young master Chen. Chen Qing understood that the relationship between the Feng family and the Chen family had truly been severed.
His request for Chen Yu's hand in marriage was unsuccessful, so there was a bit of resentment in his heart. Only after he had left Shu Ya courtyard with the servant did he kick some stones on the ground to vent. This gave the servant that had accompanied them a fright. Looking at Chen Qing, his face was bright red from holding it in, and it looked as though blood would seep out. His eyes were filled with anger, and he looked very frightening.
The servant was given a fright, as she quickened her pace. She was completely focused on quickly completing this task and informing the matriarch. Perhaps this young master Chen had accumulated some resentment, and who knew when he would explode.
On this side, Chen Qing had practically been chased out of Shu Ya courtyard and sent to live in the outer courtyard. Not two hours later, the news reached Feng Fen Dai's side.
Pei 'er had been with Fen Dai for quite a while. Although she did not have too much influence, there were still a few people in the manor that could pass on information.
Fen Dai heard what Pei 'er said, and her face turned green with anger. She was still standing in front of the Buddha statue, but she could not help but curse: "That worthless thing! I told him to hate Feng Yu Heng, but he did not cause trouble for Feng Yu Heng. Instead, he went to grandmother to propose marriage. Sure enough, scholars are all idiots! Trash! "
Pei 'er quickly covered Fen Dai's mouth: "Young miss, you must be a little quieter. This servant just saw that the elder madam's two servants have returned. They are standing guard outside the door. He Qian Cheng must not be heard by them."
Fen Dai naturally understood this reasoning, thus she shut her mouth. She could only sulk in her heart and ponder how to turn the situation around.
For the sake of treating Xuan Tianming's leg, Feng Yu Heng had not slept much over the past few days. After sending them off, she did catch up on some sleep, but she woke up once night fell.
Her stomach was empty. She originally wanted to have someone make some food, but she felt that it was too troublesome. She started a fire to make some food. By the time the food was ready, she would have already been starved.
Thinking a little, she simply entered her space and pulled out a packet of instant noodles from her drawer.
Ever since returning to the ancient era, she very rarely ate such things. Although the number of things in her space would not decrease, when faced with the natural environment of the ancient era, she would rather die than eat the modern era's food that was contaminated with chemicals. But there were always some things that were very strange. You clearly knew that they were unhealthy, and eating too much of them was disgusting, but if you did not eat them for a long time, you would miss them. Instant noodles were one of those things.
Feng Yu Heng fetched some water from the water dispenser and prepared the noodles. Although the door to the operating room upstairs was tightly shut, she could still smell the smell of disinfectant. Perhaps it was because she had been in her space for too long, but that smell continued to linger around her nose. It did not dissipate for a long time.
She quickly finished eating the instant noodles. When she exited her space, the sound of footsteps came from outside. She called out: "Wang Chuan."
The person outside hurriedly pushed the door open, clearly not expecting Feng Yu Heng to wake up. He was startled for a moment, then said: "This servant thought that Miss would sleep until dawn." Wang Chuan said as he walked forward, "Is Miss hungry?"
How could Feng Yu Heng be hungry? She quickly shook her head, "I'm not hungry, I just can't sleep. Get up and sit for a while. I have something to tell you."
When Wang Chuan heard that there was something, his expression immediately became serious, "Is Miss worried about Prime Minister Feng? Do you want this servant to go over and take a look? "
"No." She shook her head, "Xuan Tianming will send people to keep an eye on them. I want you to go to Xiao Zhou."
"Is it to see the young master? Also, last time Miss said that you wanted to bring the people over. "
"En." Feng Yu Heng thought for a moment, then continued: "Zirui must see them. While you're at it, bring the clothes An Yiniang made for him. Also, bring some small amounts of banknotes for him. In addition, bring Qing Yu with you. Then, go to Hundred Herb Hall and have Wang Lin pick out a person who can manage Hundred Herb Hall to go to Xiao Zhou. "
"Bring so many people?" Qing Yu didn't understand. She thought for a moment — "Is Miss going to open a Hundred Herb Hall in Xiao Zhou?"
"That's right." Feng Yu Heng nodded, "I want to open a Hundred Herb Hall in Xiao Zhou. You and Qing Yu can choose the location. You also need to find out where to get the herbs. The person Wang Lin picks will stay there as a shopkeeper. Qing Yu can also stay there for a while. Those young maidservants will be sent to Hundred Herb Hall and have Le Yingtian take care of the patients. In short, the Hundred Herb Hall in Xiao Zhou can only be bigger than the one in the capital, not smaller. "
Wang Chuan didn't understand why Feng Yu Heng suddenly wanted to open a Hundred Herb Hall in Xiao Zhou, but she knew that Miss always had a sense of propriety. Since she wanted to open a Hundred Herb Hall, she must have her reasons. Thus, she nodded and said: "Then this servant will go and discuss it with Qing Yu. If there's time, we'll leave tomorrow."
"You can decide this yourself. Be careful on the road and be careful. When you leave the city, don't be arrogant. The Third Prince has always been on guard against us. If he finds out that we set an ambush on the road, it won't be good. You can escape by yourself, but Qing Yu and that person will drag you down. " Feng Yu Heng felt that she was a bit like an old mother, but she still felt that there were some necessary reminders. "Remember, no matter what happens, protecting your life is the most important thing. Nothing is more important than your life. Even if you can't complete the mission or fail, as long as you're alive, there's a chance to turn things around. That's why I won't allow you to sacrifice your lives for personal reasons. Do you understand?"
Wang Chuan vigorously nodded her head. The ideas that Feng Yu Heng instilled in her daily life always made her very excited. People like them were always told to prioritize the mission. Once they were given an order, they had to immediately carry it out. When had anyone ever cared about their lives?
But Feng Yu Heng cared. They were like family. She only wanted them to live. No matter how big of a mistake they made, as long as they were alive, it was fine.
"This servant thanks Miss." She said in a very small voice and was a bit choked up.
Feng Yu Heng didn't respond to her words. Instead, she suddenly shouted in the direction of the door: "Who's outside?"
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