Fen Dai's question was also what the matriarch was thinking. Why had Huang Quan come to the Feng manor in the middle of the night?
But Feng Yu Heng looked at Fen Dai in confusion and asked: "What do you mean by your Feng manor? I am the Feng family's daughter of the first wife. It should be our Feng manor. Also, as the daughter of the first wife, could it be that I need to ask fourth sister for permission to send a servant on night patrol? "
"You …" Fen Dai was rendered speechless.
That's right, Feng Yu Heng was the Feng family's daughter of the first wife. What could a daughter of a concubine like her do?
"It's a good thing that I sent Huang Quan on night patrol. Otherwise, with such a big thing happening to third sister, what would be done?" She said this while looking at the matriarch, continuing: "Although Heng Heng has been in the manor pondering her mistakes, the servants of the manor can still go out. Yesterday, when Huang Quan returned to the Imperial Palace Yu, she saw his Highness Prince Chun. His Highness even asked about third sister. Heng Heng thought that if something really did happen to third sister, perhaps his Highness Prince Chun would come and ask elder madam for an explanation. "
The matriarch's heart trembled from what she said, as waves of lingering fear filled her heart.
Fen Dai had never been one to hold back with her words. Not being able to gain an advantage in the previous round, she thought quickly and threw out another sentence: "Wasn't second sister punished to ponder her mistakes in isolation? How did you end up wandering over here? "
Feng Yu Heng calmly said: "To ponder one's mistakes, one must be calm. With you all causing a ruckus in the middle of the night, how could I ponder my mistakes?" As she said this, she threw a glare in Han shi's direction. Although there was Fen Dai between them, Han shi, who was secretly looking forward, was able to receive it. This caused her hair to stand on end in fear. After panting for a bit, she heard Feng Yu Heng say: "Concubine mother Han, why is it that your complexion looks worse than third sister's?"
"I … I …" Han shi was nervous and began to stammer.
It was Fen Dai who reacted quickly and continued: "My concubine mother's body is not feeling well, so her complexion is naturally not good."
"Is that so?" Feng Yu Heng took two more steps forward. "I'm a doctor. How about I take Yiniang's pulse?"
Han shi trembled and subconsciously retreated. Fen Dai also became anxious and quickly said: "No need, no need. Second sister is the daughter of the first wife. Concubine mother is nothing more than a concubine. She is not worthy of second sister personally checking her pulse."
She didn't insist and stopped walking, only saying: "It's good that Fourth Younger Sister still remembers that I'm the legitimate daughter. Even if I'm not the legitimate daughter, I'm still your older sister. Similarly, Third Sister is also your elder sister. Her younger sister was disrespectful to her elder sister. If word of this spread out, it would be difficult for her younger sister to propose marriage in the future. I hope you can understand this. "
"Fen Dai is just young. Heng Heng, do not scare her." The matriarch, who was sitting in the chair, suddenly spoke up for Fen Dai.
Fen Dai rejoiced internally. It was rare for the matriarch to make a decision for her, and the young girl was truly moved. She quickly pouted and moved over to the matriarch, saying in a fawning manner: "Grandmother, Fen Dai did not mean to make second sister angry."
The matriarch, however, was no longer in the mood to comfort her. In fact, she did not even look at her. Turning her gaze to Xiang Rong, she said: "It's good that you're fine. Right now, your father is not in the capital. If something happened to you, how could I explain it to Jin Yuan!" The matriarch said this while pretending to wipe away some tears.
Xiang Rong looked at the matriarch, but there was not a trace of emotion on her face. She just calmly bowed and said: "I've troubled grandmother with this concern. It's all Xiang Rong's fault."
Feng Yu Heng also quickly followed up and said: "These days, I've been in the manor to reflect on my mistakes. I haven't even gone to take a look at grandmother's waist. The medicine should be running out soon, right? Heng Heng will send someone tomorrow to send some more to grandmother. "
The matriarch was given a start and repeatedly shook her head, "No need, no need. There's no need to send any more. I've already pretty much recovered. I'll be fine after a little more recuperation. There's a doctor outside that has prescribed a medicinal decoction. I've been eating quite well, so there's no need for Heng Heng to worry. "
Feng Yu Heng raised an eyebrow and faintly smiled. Sure enough, the matriarch still had the same problem from a few years ago. Once she heard the slightest rumor, she would immediately distance herself from it. Three years ago, she had chased away the body's original owner and her children. Now, she was drawing a clear line between them once more.
"That's also good." She said, "Heng Heng is currently unable to take care of herself. She is a little unable to take care of grandmother. There's a doctor outside to take care of her, so that if something happens in the future, grandmother won't be implicated for no reason. " After saying this, she did not wait for the matriarch to react before turning to look at An shi and saying: "Concubine mother, take good care of third sister. Do not be afraid. Even if there is no Heng Heng, there is still his Highness Prince Chun. If third sister has any problems, you can go find him." After saying this, she looked towards Chen Yu and casually asked: "Huh? What day is it today? "
Chen Yu was startled, as her heart began to race.
Feng Yu Heng said to herself: "There are not many days left. I do not often come to this courtyard. I hope eldest sister can help Heng Heng take good care of the younger sisters. Do not let anything else happen."
Chen Yu bit her lower lip tightly, as a very strong feeling of being threatened surged into her heart. But when she looked at Feng Yu Heng's face, it was clearly saying: I am threatening you, so what can you do?
There was nothing she could do and could only nod: "Second sister, do not worry. I will definitely take good care of the younger sisters."
"Then that's good." Feng Yu Heng smiled and did not say anything else. She only bowed to the matriarch and pulled Xiang Rong, saying: "Second sister will send you back. While I'm at it, I will check your pulse."
Xiang Rong nodded and saluted to the matriarch with An shi. Following Feng Yu Heng, they turned and left.
The remaining people watched the first group leave until they could no longer be seen. Only then did they all let out a sigh of relief.
The matriarch looked at everyone and stopped her gaze on Jin Zhen, who was at the very back. She snorted: "Useless!" She then waved her hand and returned to Shu Ya courtyard in her chair.
Jin Zhen felt wronged and stifled. Fiercely glaring at Han shi, she pulled Man Xi and left.
The other masters also did not continue to stay. One by one, they returned to their own courtyards. It was the remaining servants that were dazed. One of the bolder ones asked the steward, He Zhong: "Concubine mother An said that we would be given 50 taels each. Does that still count?"
He Zhong pondered a little then said: "Concubine mother An's words should count. It's just that today is too late. Everyone can disperse for now. When the masters wake up tomorrow, there should be a reward. "
Only then did the servants feel at ease and leave.
Feng Yu Heng followed Xiang Rong and An shi back to their small courtyard. Dismissing the servants, she only brought Huang Quan into the room.
Upon entering the room, An shi quickly asked Xiang Rong: "You did indeed fall into the river, right? You did not fall by accident, right? "
Once she mentioned this, the fear that Xiang Rong had been suppressing surged forth once more. Her small face became even paler than before, and her hands began to tremble.
Seeing her like this, how could An shi not understand. She quickly pulled her over and sat her down on the couch. She then looked at Feng Yu Heng and dropped to her knees: "This concubine thanks second young miss for the grace of saving my life."
Feng Yu Heng quickly helped her up, "What are you doing? Quickly get up. "
But it was not just An shi that did not get up. Xiang Rong also knelt down and said with a trembling voice: "If it was not for second sister's hidden guard that happened to be at the side of the lake, Xiang Rong would have become a water ghost."
There was nothing that Feng Yu Heng could do. She could only watch the two finish thanking her before helping her up.
An shi asked Xiang Rong: "Did you see who did it?"
Xiang Rong nodded, "It was concubine mother Han." Following this, she recounted what had happened earlier. This angered An shi so much that she nearly rushed out to fight Han shi.
In any case, she was stopped by Feng Yu Heng, who then said: "Listen well. The reason that I did not have Xiang Rong expose Han shi's scandal tonight is because Xiang Rong is still young. At that time, there was no witness present. If Han shi were to deny it, there would be nothing that we could do. Second … "She snorted coldly," If that Han shi really gives birth to a child for Jin Yuan, that would be the most lively time. When that time comes, even if we want her to live, Feng Jin Yuan definitely will not let her go. "
After the events of that night, Han shi had been on edge for many days. Seeing that there was indeed no movement from Xiang Rong's side, she finally calmed down a little.
There was also news that came from the court, saying that the Emperor had been summoning the eldest prince, Xuan Tian Qi, for an audience. He had become much colder to the other princes. Even his most favored ninth son, Xuan Tianming, had been given the cold shoulder.
Feng Yu Heng's confinement was lifted; however, the Emperor also gave a verbal order. County princess Ji An had not been summoned and could not enter the palace on her own.
One matter after another, for some reason, was very smoothly passed into the Feng manor. It passed into the ears of the matriarch and the masters of the various courtyards.
Everyone's hearts were in a panic; however, they did not know what they should do. Feng Jin Yuan was not in the capital, and everyone in the Feng family had lost their pillar of support. Even the matriarch had become listless. Aside from quietly observing the situation, there was nothing else that they could do.
Feng Chen Yu's hatred for Xiang Rong had already reached an unprecedented height. Xuan Tianhua, the person that she had spent so much effort to obtain, had become Xiang Rong's pillar of support. No matter what, she could not understand how things had developed to this point.
Yi Lin looked at the doll in Chen Yu's hand that was already covered in needles. She could not help but feel anxious, "Eldest young miss, you absolutely must not put all of your efforts into dealing with the third young miss!" There was nothing that she could do, so she simply took action and snatched the doll with Xiang Rong's name on it, "Young miss' period came yesterday. We will soon be able to make a breakthrough, so we absolutely must not make any mistakes. Do you understand?"
Chen Yu's gaze sank slightly, as her hand gently touched her lower abdomen. The pain that came from her period was something that she did not hate for the first time.
Yi Lin was right. As long as she endured for a few more days, she would be able to go find Feng Yu Heng. When this matter was over, she would no longer need to suffer from that girl's threats.
"Have the banknotes been prepared?"
"They have been prepared." Yi Lin nodded, "Young miss, do not worry. Everything has been prepared."
As the two spoke, a servant's voice came from outside: "Eldest young miss, this servant has something to report."
Yi Lin went over to open the door, and a servant walked in. Standing in front of Feng Chen Yu, she said: "Young miss, Shu Ya courtyard sent a message saying that they would like to invite you over after noon."
Chen Yu frowned and asked her: "Just me?"
The servant shook her head: "They did not say, but thinking about it, it should not be. This servant heard from the person that came that the Yuan Palace's young imperial grandson will be holding a birthday banquet, and all of the young misses in the manor have been invited. "
"The young imperial grandson's birthday banquet …" Chen Yu pondered for a while then her eyes suddenly lit up, asking: "What about the princes? Will they be going? "
"That is something that this servant does not know."
Yi Lin's heart tightened, as she quickly waved her hand and dismissed the servant. She then closed the door and earnestly advised Chen Yu: "Young miss, you absolutely must not think about his Highness the seventh prince anymore! That absolutely must not be done. "
Chen Yu felt depressed, "Who said I was thinking about his Highness the seventh prince. I am thinking about his Highness the third prince. Is that alright?"
Yi Lin very frankly nodded, "Alright, thinking about his Highness the third prince is fine."
Chen Yu's anger reached its peak. Just as she was about to explode, she heard another servant's voice come from outside, saying: "Young miss, the Jing Palace sent someone to deliver something to you."
The two inside the room were stunned. Yi Lin did not manage to react, as she curiously asked: "Prince Jing?"
Chen Yu, however, managed to react, but she was even more shocked "His Highness the eldest prince?"
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