As for why she was grateful, Kang Yi had her own explanation, as she said to the Empress: "Kang Yi came from the North from Qian Zhou. Qian Zhou is covered in ice year-round, and this sort of dance is most popular there. On the way to the capital, Kang Yi met with Prime minister Feng a few times and occasionally mentioned it. Who knew that Prime minister Feng would remember it to such an extent, even sending a letter back to the manor telling the fourth young miss to practice harder. He truly is considerate. Being able to see a dance from Qian Zhou in a foreign country, Kang Yi's heart is very warm. She is grateful to your Majesty Dashun for your grace and thanks Prime minister Feng for his hard work. "
With these words, Fen Dai's dance had been performed for her. Everyone could not help but look at each other in dismay. The eldest princess of Qian Zhou was clearly helping Feng Jin Yuan. If this sort of thing was said by someone else, it would definitely be inappropriate, but since it was said by the eldest princess of a vassal country, the Emperor had no choice but to give her a bit of face.
At this time, the flute music and dancing outside had already stopped. A palace servant went forward and whispered a few words into Fen Dai's ear, scaring her into falling into the snow. Earlier, she did not feel cold when dancing, but now that she had lost some of her strength, her entire body began to tremble.
The Empress heard eldest princess Kang Yi's words then looked at Tianwu. She felt that the anger in the Emperor's eyes was gradually diminishing, thus she understood what she should do. Thus she revealed a smile and said to eldest princess Kang Yi: "Who knew that an insignificant dance in the snow would receive such favor from eldest princess of Qian Zhou. This One was also surprised. That's also good. Since eldest princess likes it, I will have this girl accompany you for a few days to relieve your homesickness. When eldest princess gets tired of looking at her, just personally send her back to the Feng family! "
Kang Yi looked at the Empress and did not seem to have gotten angry from the earlier mocking words. Instead, she smiled even more gracefully, "If that's the case, then Kang Yi will thank your Highness the Empress." After saying this, she saluted to the Empress and also saluted to Emperor Tianwu. She then turned around and walked out of the hall, personally going to receive Feng Fen Dai.
Fen Dai was extremely surprised, and even the fifth prince, Xuan Tian Yan, was confused. He had just been preoccupied with watching Fen Dai's dance in the snow and had forgotten that dancing in the palace would cause trouble. By the time he managed to react, Feng Jin Yuan was already begging for forgiveness from the Emperor. Xuan Tianyan also wanted to go up and plead for leniency, but he knew very well that if he spoke up, it might anger the Emperor even more, so he could only endure it. Who knew that in the end, it would be the eldest princess of Qian Zhou that spoke on her behalf.
Fen Dai was personally helped up from the snow by Kang Yi, and Kang Yi ordered her own servant to cover her with a cloak. Her originally cold body immediately warmed up. She returned to the hall with Kang Yi. At this time, the singing and dancing had begun. Feng Jin Yuan fiercely glared at Fen Dai, scaring her so much that she nearly turned around and ran out.
It was Kang Yi who pulled her aside and quietly said, "Quickly go apologize to your father. Just now, in order to save you, he was kneeling and begging the emperor."
Fen Dai's eyes turned red. Although she did not understand why the Emperor would get angry, she had clearly asked around. During the banquet on the first day of the new year, the women were free to perform. Even if they did not perform well, they would still be rewarded. Because it was the new year, everyone wanted to celebrate. She originally hoped that she would be able to move the world with her dance; however, who knew that this dance would nearly cost her her life.
Thinking of this, she quickly walked forward. Arriving before Feng Jin Yuan, she was about to kneel, but Kang Yi, who had followed her, grabbed her arm, "There are too many people here. If you want to kneel, do it when you get home. Just stand and talk."
Only then did Fen Dai react. She could not help but look at Kang Yi gratefully. Because she had been outside the entire time preparing for the dance, she did not know who Kang Yi was. But no matter what was said, she had helped her. Moreover, with just this glance, Fen Dai felt her eyes light up. Kang Yi's appearance and bearing gave her a comfortable feeling. This caused her to involuntarily feel a sense of closeness and trust towards Kang Yi.
Hearing Kang Yi's words, she did not protest. She only slightly bowed to Feng Jin Yuan, saying: "Although daughter does not understand what sort of mistake she made, father was punished by his Majesty because of daughter. This is daughter's mistake. Would father please forgive daughter."
Feng Jin Yuan was nearly driven mad by Fen Dai. How could he forgive her based on just a few words. He immediately flicked his sleeve and did not say a single word.
Fen Dai saw that his face was as dark as ink and immediately began to panic. She could not help but send a pleading look to Kang Yi.
Kang Yi smiled and patted her shoulder. She then gently parted her lips and said to Feng Jin Yuan: "The child is still young. How could she understand the matters of adults. Prime minister Feng should not blame her."
Feng Jin Yuan was very polite to Kang Yi. Letting out a long sigh, he said with a bit of embarrassment and gratitude: "Jin Yuan thanks eldest princess for speaking up for my daughter. You are my daughter's benefactor. When the banquet is over, I will definitely have this guilty girl kneel and kowtow to eldest princess."
Only then did Fen Dai manage to react. So this was the eldest princess that had come from the distant Qian Zhou! She really was beautiful! She could not help but stare blankly.
Kang Yi heard his words and only smiled, saying: "The younger generation kowtowing is something that should be done, but Prime minister Feng should not be so polite with Kang Yi. While Kang Yi is in the capital, I hope that Prime minister Feng will take care of her."
"That is natural. Eldest princess, do not worry. Jin Yuan will definitely do his best as a host."
The exchange of pleasantries was completely seen by Feng Yu Heng. She and Feng Jin Yuan were facing each other. Through reading his lips, she was able to understand what he was saying.
As for Kang Yi and Fen Dai, their backs were facing her; however, Xuan Tianming was able to see their faces. Thus he used the same method to decipher the contents of each word. He then used the same method to pass it on to Feng Yu Heng. Like this, the conversation between the three was completely understood by Feng Yu Heng without missing a single word.
Seeing the corners of Feng Yu Heng's lips curl into a sly smile, Xuan Tian Ge frowned and asked her: "Could it be that something happened?"
She snorted coldly: "It's still the same thing. If one is unaccountably solicitous, they must be hiding evil intentions."
After Feng Fen Dai's snowy dance, the banquet no longer had a joyous atmosphere. From time to time, the people would carefully observe the changes in Emperor Tianwu's expression. While guessing, they would carefully eat, drink, and watch the dance. Finally, it was time. Following the head eunuch's announcement that the banquet had come to an end, everyone quickly stood up and kowtowed to the Emperor and Empress. They then left Fei Cui Hall.
Emperor Tianwu watched everyone leave and helplessly sighed. At his side, the Empress asked: "Does Your Majesty think of imperial sister when you see eldest princess Kang Yi?"
Tianwu nodded, "That's right! When We were young, it was fortunate that we had imperial sister at our side to take care of us. Otherwise, we would have died long ago in the struggle for imperial power. Unfortunately, imperial sister was short-lived. Before We could ascend the throne and give her a good life, she passed away. Now that I've seen Eldest Princess Kang Yi, I truly miss my royal sister! "
The Empress did not know how to console him, so she could only sigh along. None of the concubines beside her made a sound. Only Concubine Gu Xian, who was standing at the head of the table, turned her head and whispered something to the maid beside her. The maid then quietly slipped out of the hall.
At this time, outside Fei Cui Hall, everyone was leaving together. Eldest princess Kang Yi brought Ru Jia and Fen Dai to stand before Feng Jin Yuan. Feng Jin Yuan once again thanked Kang Yi for the grace of teaching Fen Dai. Taking advantage of the situation, he extended an invitation to Kang Yi: "Since eldest princess is able to stay in Dashun's capital for a few days, I wonder if you would do me the honor of coming to my manor for a gathering? My old mother is also very curious about the snowy country of Qian Zhou. Knowing that princess came from Qian Zhou, she would definitely welcome you. "
Ru Jia had a very good impression of Feng Jin Yuan. Hearing him invite her, she happily urged Kang Yi, saying: "Mother should agree, right! I heard that the residence of a Dashun official is large and beautiful. Let Ru Jia open her eyes! "
Tang Yi helplessly smiled and said to Feng Jin Yuan: "My young daughter is naughty. Prime minister Feng, please do not laugh."
"Hah!" Feng Jin Yuan laughed loudly, "Princess Ru Jia's personality is lively and cheerful. This is something that my Dashun daughter does not have!"
Hearing someone praise her daughter, Kang Yi was quite happy, thus she nodded, "Since Lord Feng has invited me, Kang Yi will accept. Tomorrow, I will go to your manor to visit elder madam."
Walking behind them, Feng Yu Heng and Xiang Rong heard that Kang Yi would be personally visiting and could not help but look at each other. Feng Yu Heng could see a trace of confusion in Xiang Rong's eyes. Smiling, she patted her arm and quietly said: "Don't worry. It's fine."
Xiang Rong furrowed her brow tightly and said: "Although eldest princess looks very friendly, why do I feel that she does not have any good intentions?"
Feng Yu Heng laughed, thinking to herself, Xiang Rong, oh Xiang Rong, after the new year, you have finally grown up. "Remember, there is no love without reason in this world. There is no one that will treat you well for no reason. Concubine mother An treats you well because she is your birth mother. I treat you well because you are my younger sister. But being my younger sister is not enough. You also need to be a younger sister that stands on my side. Do you understand? "
Xiang Rong pondered a little then forcefully nodded: "Xiang Rong understands. Second sister's meaning is that eldest princess has no reason to plead for fourth sister. There must be another reason."
"That's right."
While the two were speaking, someone suddenly stumbled over. Upon arriving, he did not have time to worry about anything else. Grabbing Fen Dai, who was standing at Kang Yi's side, he urgently asked: "How are you? Were you given a fright? "
Everyone was startled. When they looked carefully, they found that the person that had come was the fifth prince, Xuan Tian Yan.
Fen Dai's face immediately turned red from being grabbed. Lowering her head, she embarrassedly said: "I'm fine. Many thanks your Highness for your concern."
Feng Jin Yuan angrily snorted. This time, he truly did not give Xuan Tian Yan any face. Staring straight at the hand that was grabbing Fen Dai, he said: "This is against the rules. I hope that your Highness the fifth prince will not ruin my daughter's reputation."
Xuan Tian Yan was stunned, and his eyes widened. He was about to explode. But in the end, he was a prince that was not favored, and he had lost his father Emperor's favor because of that sort of thing. Faced with a standard first rank official, he truly did not dare call out to him. Thus he could only awkwardly put down his hand; however, he also said: "Prime minister Feng is worrying too much. I will take fourth young miss as my wife sooner or later."
Feng Jin Yuan looked at him in confusion: "If this prime minister has not remembered incorrectly, when your Highness the fifth prince took advantage of this prime minister's absence from the capital to forcefully send an engagement letter to my Feng manor, you promised my daughter the position of secondary princess, right? Where did the word wife come from? "
Xuan Tian Yan also knew that he had misspoken. In truth, he did not care too much about Fen Dai, but Fen Dai's beautiful snowy dance had truly stolen his soul. He thought a little then gritted his teeth and made a decision, saying: "Prime minister Feng, do not worry. My Li Palace's official princess is indeed no good, but after I return to the manor today, I am willing to dismiss all of the secondary princesses and concubines. Until fourth young miss becomes of marriageable age, I will not take in any new people. After fourth young miss marries into the manor, she will be Prince Li's only secondary princess. Prime minister Feng, what do you think? "
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