When it came to women, the fifth prince, Xuan Tian Yan, had always done as he pleased. From the daughter of a normal family to the daughter of a concubine from the prime minister's family, as long as any woman caught his eye, he would have to bring them back to the manor and raise them.
As for the criteria for catching his eye, it was said that they needed to have a pair of long and slender phoenix eyes. They also needed to have an arrogant and melancholic temperament.
Feng Fen Dai did not have either of these, but she had an even more important external factor. She wore a pair of crystal earrings.
Also, these earrings had been worn by Xuan Tian Yan when he was a little drunk from drinking. How could it not have affected him mentally.
Feng Yu Heng faintly sighed, "Originally, I wanted to use Feng Chen Yu to stir up some trouble; however, who knew that she would be able to avoid it and push the blame onto Fen Dai. I really don't know if I should be happy or worried."
"Young miss should rest first." Huang Quan placed a cold handkerchief on her head, forcing her back onto the pillow. "Young miss, just lie down today. Don't go anywhere. What the Feng manor wants to do is their problem. It's unrelated to us."
But how could Feng Yu Heng remain calm. Reaching out, she pressed down on the handkerchief and ordered Huang Quan: "Go prepare some water for me to wash up. I still need to go over and take a look."
The fifth prince had sent someone to propose marriage to Feng Yu Heng. Of course, Feng Yu Heng could not continue to remain in Tong Sheng pavilion as though she did not know. She pulled out two cold capsules from her space and ate them. After washing up, she quickly followed Huang Quan over to the Feng manor.
Because Feng Jin Yuan was not at the manor, the person that came to propose marriage naturally had to meet with the matriarch. When they arrived, the matriarch was sitting in the main seat of Shu Ya courtyard's hall with a troubled expression. Below, all of the female members of the Feng manor had arrived. Even Feng Fen Dai had personally come. An shi was still advising her: "Fourth young miss should return to your room. When a girl is being proposed, she cannot be present."
Han shi also advised her: "You should leave."
But Fen Dai stubbornly refused to listen. Her eyes were fixed on the marriage proposal that the granny from the Li Palace was holding. Her eyes revealed a look of yearning that was not hidden in the slightest.
Jin Zhen looked at Fen Dai's appearance and recalled what had happened the previous night, thus she quietly said: "No wonder fourth young miss was constantly talking about his Highness the fifth prince when she came back drunk. Thinking about it, you two have known each other for a long time, right?"
When the nanny from the Li Palace heard this, she revealed a smile and said, "Saying that they knew each other for a long time is a bit of an exaggeration, but they did know each other during the birthday banquet of the young imperial grandson. Fourth young miss Feng is beautiful and charming. His Highness the fifth prince took a liking to her at first glance. "She said this while glancing at Fen Dai. Her gaze also landed on the crystal earrings that she was still wearing.
This granny had taken care of Xuan Tian Yan from a young age. How could she not understand the reason behind this. She could not help but sigh internally. She thought to herself that the Feng family's fourth young miss really had a bad life. She could wear earrings, but she had to wear this sort of white crystal.
But she was Xuan Tian Yan's person. No matter how much she felt pity for Feng Fen Dai, she still had to speak up for Xuan Tian Yan, thus she looked at the matriarch with a smile and said: "Fourth young miss Feng is prime minister Feng's daughter. Although she is the daughter of a concubine, his Highness the fifth prince said that he values prime minister Feng very much and favors fourth young miss Feng even more. Look, this old servant has even brought the marriage proposal. This is not something that should be given when taking in a concubine."
Feng Yu Heng had been standing at the entrance the entire time. She felt that if she did not go in now, she would be too eavesdropping, thus she gently coughed and entered.
When the matriarch saw that Feng Yu Heng had arrived, she let out a slight sigh of relief. It was as though she had found a pillar of support, as she quickly said: "Heng Heng, you came at the perfect time. Someone from the Li Palace has come to propose marriage to your fourth sister. Currently, your father is not in the capital, so you should come up with an idea."
The granny that had come to propose marriage heard the matriarch say this and immediately understood who this person was. She quickly went forward and saluted: "This old servant greets county princess and county princess Jin 'an."
Feng Yu Heng glanced at the granny. While walking in, she said: "Based on what I know, his Highness Prince Li already has an official princess, right?"
The granny replied: "County princess is correct."
"Then granny, what is the reason for bringing the marriage proposal to my Feng manor? Could it be that his Highness Prince Li has already divorced his wife and is preparing to take in my fourth sister as his official princess in five years? "
Once these words came out, before anyone could react, Feng Fen Dai was the first to become emotional "His Highness has treated me like this. Fen Dai will definitely remember his Highness' grace."
"This …" The granny was a little embarrassed, "Fourth young miss has misunderstood. His Highness does not have any intention of divorcing his wife."
"Oh?" Feng Yu Heng sat down and calmly raised the corners of her lips, "Since he is not divorcing his wife, he is taking in a concubine. Who has ever heard of taking in a concubine with a marriage proposal?"
The granny's face turned red, as she quickly said: "His Highness' meaning is that if fourth young miss Feng's marriage is successful, fourth young miss will be given the position of secondary princess for the sake of Lord Prime minister Feng."
"Oh." Feng Yu Heng nodded, "Secondary princess. Secondary princess also did not bring a marriage proposal. Thinking about it, it is for the sake of giving face to my father. "
The granny also nodded and did not make a sound. It could be considered a tacit agreement.
Fen Dai was not as emotional as before, but she still felt that it was acceptable. She was the daughter of a concubine in the Feng manor. In the future, she would either be the concubine of a son of the first wife of a large family or the official wife of a son of a concubine. Now that she had been given the position of secondary princess by a prince, this was already an extremely rare thing.
It was not just Fen Dai. Even Han shi felt that she had gained face. She could not help but smile and say: "Elder madam, his Highness the fifth prince is giving our Feng manor face."
The matriarch wanted to slap Han shi to death!
Gain face? This was also considered gaining face?
Who in the capital did not know about his Highness the fifth prince. He was exceedingly lewd. The women of the manor were carried in one by one. Not to mention concubines, but even secondary princesses, she had heard that there were already six. For this sort of prince to come and ask for marriage, could this be considered giving face to the Feng family?
But she could only say this in her heart; however, she did not dare say it out loud. After all, he was a prince. Although he was not very well liked, she had never heard Feng Jin Yuan mention that the Emperor had anything against this son. Now that the family did not have a pillar of support, she was truly in a difficult situation. Regardless of whether she agreed or not, it seemed that it was wrong.
"Grandmother, why are you not saying anything?" Fen Dai was a little anxious. In the end, she was still a young child. A few months ago, she was still deeply in love with the Ninth Prince, but the fifth prince's attentiveness yesterday immediately caused her heart to shift in that direction.
In truth, Feng Fen Dai was only interested in their prince's status. Admittedly, Xuan Tianming was number one in her heart, but that person was like the moon in the water. Even if she had strength, she had no place to use it. Once she got close, she would be injured.
But the fifth prince was different. Not only did he praise her for being beautiful, he even invited her to drink. Fen Dai felt that in the eleven years of her life, the one that gained the most face was yesterday. In front of so many people, she was the only one to sit in the prince's seat, and she had been personally invited by the fifth prince. Nobody could imagine how proud it was to sit in that seat. She felt that everyone's gazes were focused on her, and their gazes were filled with envy.
Who knew that the fifth prince would actually send someone to ask for marriage. This made Fen Dai feel that the day she could stand out in the Feng manor had finally arrived.
The matriarch looked at the anxious Fen Dai. How could she not be able to guess what that girl was thinking? She really wanted to simply agree. In the future, who knew who would suffer after marrying over. She would also be able to get rid of this girl's arrogance.
But she could not. Feng Jin Yuan had not returned to the capital. She truly could not make this decision. Moreover, how could the daughters of the prime minister's manor be married off just like that. Even if they were daughters of concubines, they would have their own missions in the future.
Daughters were pampered guests. When they were married off, they would be able to bring benefits and help to their maternal family. If it was any other prince, that would be fine, but the one that came was the fifth prince. She was truly troubled!
"Elder madam Feng, as you see it, this marriage …" The granny was a little impatient from waiting, "His Highness has said that as long as the Feng family accepts the engagement letter, this marriage will be considered complete. He will send the betrothal gifts to the Feng manor as the official princess. He definitely will not treat the fourth young miss unfairly. When the fourth young miss turns 15 and has come of age, the marriage can be arranged. "
"Granny." The matriarch finally spoke, "Thinking about it, you also know that Prime minister Feng is currently in the North dealing with the disaster. Currently, the family does not have a head wife. The marriage of the children must be personally approved by their father. How about asking his Highness to wait a little longer. It's about time for the new year, and this old one's son should be returning to the capital. "
"Hah!" The granny's expression immediately sank, "Elder madam, this old servant can tell from your words that you are unhappy? What sort of thing is this? We are a palace! We are a proper prince! Marrying the daughter of a concubine as a secondary princess, this should be an extremely good thing for you. What is it, elder madam, instead of quickly agreeing, what are you waiting for? "
Fen Dai also became anxious, "Grandmother, you are the most powerful person in the family. Even if father returns to the capital, he must listen to you, right?"
An shi looked at Fen Dai and felt that this child had already become dizzy from the joy of being able to marry a prince. But after thinking a little more, she felt that Fen Dai was quite pitiful. A girl raised in a boudoir knew very little about the outside world. How could she have heard about the absurd matters of the fifth prince.
She wanted to remind her, but the granny was standing in front of her. No matter what, she could not bring herself to say it.
The matriarch was forced into a corner by the two. She could only turn her pleading gaze to Feng Yu Heng.
Feng Yu Heng, however, feigned ignorance, "Grandmother, what are you looking at me for? His Highness the fifth prince is seeking to marry fourth sister, not Heng Feng. "
"You …" The matriarch was stumped once more, and she felt very depressed. But when she thought about her attitude towards Feng Yu Heng over the past few days, she no longer had the face to ask her for help.
"Would elder madam please accept the engagement letter then allow this old servant to bring fourth young miss' engagement letter back." The granny continued to speak without letting up, "His Highness is still waiting at the manor for a reply. If his Highness is angered, that would be bad."
Pfft!
Feng Yu Heng suddenly laughed, "When has fifth brother's temper become so bad? Good food is always late. If he does not even have this bit of patience when seeking to marry his beloved, how can we trust that he will treat fourth young miss well. "
The granny could ignore the Feng matriarch, but she did not dare ignore Feng Yu Heng. Upon hearing what Feng Yu Heng had said, she quickly bowed and replied: "County princess is correct. Then would elder madam please consider it for a while. His Highness the fifth prince will definitely wait."
The matriarch rested her head on her hand. Even if she was allowed to think for an entire night, she would not be able to understand!
Upon seeing this situation, Han shi felt that it was possible that Fen Dai's marriage would fall through. Although she did not understand how Fen Dai and the fifth prince ended up together, he was still a prince! Thinking about how she was a concubine of the Feng family, if she could have a prince as a son-in-law, the people of the Feng family would look at her in a different light! In addition …
She placed her hand on her belly and thought to herself that if there really was a child inside, regardless of whether it was a boy or a girl, to have an elder sister who was a prince's secondary princess, they would definitely be able to live a better life than Fen Dai.
She wanted to speak up and advise the matriarch to agree to the marriage, but before she could say anything, she heard Chen Yu suddenly speak up, throwing out: "Isn't fourth sister the one in love with His Ninth Highness? Why do you still need to agree to his Highness the fifth prince's marriage proposal? "
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