Yi Lin covered her mouth in fear: "Eldest young miss, calm down a little! You absolutely must not say such a thing! Now that madam is no longer here, if something happens to the Chen family, who can eldest young miss rely on? "
"What hope do I have?" Feng Chen Yu pointed at her own forehead, "I have become like this. No matter how much money the Chen family has, can they give me back a piece of flesh?"
"Young miss, you cannot place this debt on the Chen family. No matter how well that beast was tamed, it is still just a beast. If third master knew that you were in the carriage, no matter what was said, he would not have let the eagle out!"
"Right!" Feng Chen Yu gritted her teeth, her eyes practically spitting fire, "It's all because of Feng Yu Heng, that jinx! She was originally the jinx, so she should not have been left at home! "
"Young miss, we need to think of something." Yi Lin advised her while pondering, "Second young miss relied on His Ninth Highness to gain power, but she lost power because of the Yao family and because …" Yi Lin's eyes lit up, "Young miss, do you still remember why master gave our madam the position of head wife when there were so many concubine mothers in the manor?"
Feng Chen Yu furrowed her brow, "What are you bringing up such a distant matter for? The Chen family and the Feng family are from the same hometown. Father and mother have known each other since childhood. When father took the imperial exam, the matriarch was ostracized by the family, and it was mother who took care of her. Based on these feelings, the position of head wife should have been mother's. "
"Oh, my young miss!" Yi Lin became anxious and simply sat next to her bed, earnestly advising: "What sort of time is it now? Don't keep thinking about feelings. Think a little deeper!"
"Deeper … you are saying that father did it for the Chen family's money?"
Yi Lin nodded, "But that is only one aspect. There is another reason. Back then, Taoist Zi Yang insisted that you had the aspect of the phoenix and pointed to second young miss, saying that she was the Feng family's jinx. Only then did master decide to send them out of the manor. If it were not for Taoist Zi Yang, how could master be so ruthless."
Chen Yu understood, "You mean to say that what father cares about the most is my aspect of the phoenix?"
"That's right." Yi Lin saw that she was finally on the right track and finally let out a sigh of relief. This young miss was beautiful, but her mind was a bit slow. "So, Young Miss, you're not only relying on your looks, you're also relying on your innate fate of the phoenix!"
"Phoenix Fate?" Feng Chen Yu practically wanted to laugh, "Yi Lin, you have followed me for so many years, and you have taken care of mother. Practically all of the Chen family's matters have been handled by you and Yi Yue. What exactly is going on with my aspect of the phoenix, you should be clearer than anyone else."
What fate of the phoenix? That was just a lie that the Shen Clan had made up together with the Shen Clan in order to ascend to the position of the Matriarch and live up to her beautiful face.
"But after so many years, Old Master and Old Madam still believe it!"
"Father believes it." Chen Yu corrected her, "Although elder madam also believes it, she has always been indifferent to me. Whenever there is a bad sign, she will change her attitude. Just based on her attitude after Feng Yu Heng returned to the capital, it is clear."
"In the end, the one making the decisions in the manor is still master." Yi Lin advised her, "To say something disrespectful, how many more years can elder madam live? Also, young miss, think about it. The matter of you having the aspect of the phoenix, aside from the Feng family and Chen family, there have been some rumors about it over the years. Regardless of why the eldest prince is being nice to you, at least for now, he can be considered a mountain of support for you. We cannot let him go so easily. Also … "She pondered a little and was a little conflicted.
"If you have something to say, just say it."
"Yes. This servant was thinking that the eldest prince was suddenly being nice to you. What exactly is the subtlety of this, I fear that you will need to think about it carefully. That's why young miss must make a few more preparations. Not only must you stabilize the eldest prince's side, but other things … "
"You're talking about the other princes?" Feng Chen Yu practically laughed, "The Emperor's sons are all freaks. Everyone says that a gentle and virtuous woman is a good match for a gentleman, but I have entered the palace a few times. Aside from the eldest prince, I have never seen any of the other princes be moved by my face." She thought of the seventh prince, Xuan Tianhua. That person was as refined as a deity, and he was always able to touch the weakest nerve in her heart. "Father had the intention of betrothing me to his Highness the third prince, but look, Princess Xiang's illness was actually cured by Feng Yu Heng. The official princess is still here, so how can I marry? Marry and become a secondary princess? Will the future Empress be a secondary princess? Moreover, I am currently the daughter of a concubine. Have you ever seen an Empress born of a concubine? "
Yi Lin was rendered speechless by her words. She originally wanted to tell Chen Yu not to hang herself on one tree; however, she did not think that it would cause her to complain so much.
"In the end, it's all because of that slut, Feng Yu Heng!" Chen Yu fiercely said: "Only by taking care of her can I live a peaceful life. You are right. You're right. The Chen family cannot fall. The matter of the aspect of the phoenix can be delayed for now. Right now, the most important thing is to steal that eagle. "She ordered Yi Lin," Go and tell uncle about what happened today. Have him steal that eagle no matter what! "
Yi Lin repeatedly nodded and advised Chen Yu to sleep. She then went to pass along the news to the Chen family.
After this night, it was time for Feng Jin Yuan to return to the manor.
Feng Chen Yu's head was injured, and the matriarch had sent someone over early in the morning to tell her that there was no need to welcome him together, but she did not listen. She endured the pain and dressed neatly. Her face was also tidied up beautifully. If one did not look at the white cloth wrapped around her forehead, she really was a girl that even women would praise from the bottom of their hearts.
Yi Lin had originally wrapped a gauze scarf around her head. Although it looked a little strange, it did a good job of hiding the white cloth. Also, the color of the scarf matched her clothes very well. In addition to Chen Yu's beauty, it looked quite unique.
Yi Lin was very satisfied with her own outfit and thought that Chen Yu would say a few words of praise; however, she did not think that Chen Yu would look in the mirror and angrily scold: "Take it off! Hurry up and take this damned thing for me! "
She was given a fright and did not understand why she had been scolded, but seeing Chen Yu's fierce expression, she did not dare ask. She could only go forward and remove the scarf.
She did not know that this sort of scarf caused Chen Yu to recall Qing Le's ghostly appearance. Qing Le's hair had all been burned away, and a scar had been left on her head. It was this sort of scarf that was used to cover her head. She clearly remembered the ridicule everyone had given Qing Le at that time. She definitely did not want to become the target of everyone's ridicule!
"Let's go out like this." Chen Yu stood up and walked out, "If father still cherishes me, then you should properly punish that slut, Feng Yu Heng!"
Finally, everyone gathered in front of the manor's gates.
Feng Yu Heng pulled along Zirui and stood with An shi and Xiang Rong. Fen Dai accompanied Han shi, and Chen Yu was at the matriarch's side. Only Jin Zhen was accompanied by Man Xi. It appeared a little desolate.
Of Feng Jin Yuan's current concubines, the one that the matriarch cherished the most was Jin Zhen. Jin Zhen was the most obedient, and she did not have a bad background. She was a servant raised by the Feng manor, and she was very good at pleasing the matriarch. Normally, if she was not asking about her well-being, she would be massaging her shoulders and legs. Ever since Feng Jin Yuan left the manor and Han shi became pregnant, Jin Zhen had suffered quite a few grievances.
The matriarch waved to Jin Zhen, "Come over to my side. In a while, we will sit in the same carriage!"
Feng Jin Yuan had returned to the capital, and the members of the Feng family had already made preparations to go to the city gates to welcome him. Presently, the carriage was already waiting outside.
Jin Zhen saw that the matriarch had called her, and her heart was filled with joy. Quickly walking over, she replaced granny Zhao and supported the matriarch. Granny Zhao took a step back and pushed Chen Yu even further away.
Chen Yu's eyes burned with anger, but she still gritted her teeth and endured.
"Let's go!" The matriarch loudly said: "You should all be a little more cheerful. Jin Yuan went to the North to relieve the disaster. Now that the disaster has been resolved, his return to the capital can be considered a joyous occasion. Who knows how many citizens will be kneeling at the city gates to welcome him. Our Feng family must set an example." After saying this, she led the way out of the manor with Jin Zhen's support.
Feng Yu Heng nearly laughed out loud. Citizens kneeling to welcome him? Do you think that the great general has won a battle? She could not help but recall the time when she had just returned to the capital. She had seen Xuan Tianming return to court with his troops. That was truly a joyous occasion.
The corners of her lips curled up, as she could not help but smile.
Everyone followed the matriarch out of the manor. Just as they were about to get into their carriages, a servant that had been sent out earlier to inquire about the situation returned. Upon seeing that the masters of the manor were about to get into their carriages, he repeatedly shouted: "Wait a moment!"
The matriarch stopped and watched the servant get closer. Only then did she ask: "What happened?"
The servant saluted and said: "Elder madam, there is no need to go and welcome master. Master entered the capital ahead of time and has already been summoned to the palace by his Majesty."
"He entered the palace?" The matriarch was stunned, "Did you hear what he entered the palace for?"
The servant smiled and said: "Elder madam, master went to the North on official business. Returning to the capital this time, he will naturally need to report to the palace first."
The matriarch nodded. That was also the case. Feng Jin Yuan had gone to relieve the disaster. How could he return home without first reporting to the Emperor, thus she turned and walked back. At the same time, she loudly said: "Then let's wait in the manor."
The matriarch did not return to Shu Ya courtyard. Instead, she brought everyone to Peony courtyard to wait. At this time, Feng Jin Yuan, who had already entered the imperial palace, was kneeling in the main hall. He was listening to Emperor Tianwu's affirmation of his achievements in this trip to the North.
What caused Feng Jin Yuan to be surprised was that not only did Emperor Tianwu fully affirm his achievements, he also gave him quite a few awards and bestowed a pile of things. After he left the main hall, he was brought before the Empress by a servant!
He did not know what this meant, as he kneeled in fear and trepidation; however, he heard the Empress say: "In the past, this One had many misunderstandings about the Feng family's eldest daughter. Recently, I have heard Qi 'er mention that the Feng family's eldest young miss is virtuous and magnanimous. Only then did I know that I had misunderstood her in the past. Qi 'er is the most sincere and honest child. This One might not believe the words of others, but this One will definitely believe Qi' er's words. That's why this one has already exempted the Feng family's eldest daughter from the punishment of wearing black rouge when going out. This one has also lifted the ban on her entering the palace for five years. This order has already been sent to the Feng manor. This one is just waiting for Prime minister Feng to return to court. This one will apologize to you in person.
Feng Jin Yuan quickly kowtowed to the Empress, saying: "Your Highness the Empress, you absolutely must not apologize! My daughter being favored by Your Highness is her good fortune. This official thanks Your Majesty for your grace on behalf of my daughter. "
"Un." The Empress nodded then said to the palace maid at her side: "Go bring the gift this One has prepared for Lord Feng. Then send Lord Feng out of the palace."
"This official thanks Your Highness for the gift. This official will retire."
Feng Jin Yuan kowtowed and gave thanks before leaving. Along the way, he thought about what the Empress had said.
That Qi 'er, she was definitely talking about the eldest prince. He had already learned about the changes in the family from the matriarch's letter. Chen Yu and Fen Dai had obtained the favor of the eldest prince and his Highness the fifth prince. This was something that he had not expected. Especially Chen Yu, he had repeatedly warned her that she was not to have any relations with any men. How did she end up being targeted by the eldest prince? In addition to this, he had recently received a secret report. The winds in court had taken a sharp turn. The Ninth Prince had lost favor with the Emperor, and the Emperor suddenly favored the eldest prince. This truly caused him to become a little confused.
Finally arriving at the entrance of the manor, Feng Jin Yuan took a deep breath and heard He Zhong, who had already seen him, shout into the manor "Master has returned to the manor!"
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