Ru Jia tugged at Kangxi's sleeve in a daze, still angrily saying: "Mother, this family is too much of a bully. They truly don't put us in their eyes!"
Kang Yi was pulled back to her senses by her tugging, but she immediately recovered her dignified appearance. Looking at Zirui, a motherly light appeared in her eyes: "You are county princess Ji 'an's younger brother, right? When did you return to the capital? This one heard that you were studying outside, thus I neglected you for a while. It was this one's fault. How about this one apologizes to you? "
For an adult to take the initiative to apologize to a child was already rare; moreover, she was a princess. Normally speaking, any family's child should be satisfied. But Feng Zirui shook his head and cupped his hands, saying: "Eldest princess is too courteous. Zirui is county princess Ji 'an's younger brother. Eldest princess, there is no need to apologize to Zirui. Zirui is a young person and does not have the right to complain. It's just that Princess Ru Jia had some complaints about Zirui's senior brother. This is … "
"What's wrong with me talking about your senior brother?" Ru Jia rolled her eyes, "A guest has come to the house, yet he must go play chess. Is he the heavenly emperor? Can you not just send a servant to send him away? "
Bang!
Feng Jin Yuan could no longer bear to continue listening. Suddenly slapping the table, he loudly shouted: "Princess Ru Jia! Please stop speaking! "
Ru Jia trembled in fear. Even Kang Yi felt that something was off, quickly reprimanding Ru Jia: "You child, how many times have I told you that being outside is not the same as being in Qian Zhou. Do you think that everyone can dote on you like your uncle emperor?"
Feng Jin Yuan could tell from Kang Yi's tone that she was unhappy, but he did not care about whether she was unhappy or not, frankly saying: "My son's senior brother is none other than the current Emperor. I hope that the two princesses can understand this prime minister's difficulties."
"What did you say?" Kang Yi's voice changed, and she could not help but look at Zirui. This child's senior brother was the current Emperor? The ruler of Dashun? Why was there no mention of this in the information she obtained about the Feng family? Kang Yi suddenly realized that there seemed to be a problem with her intelligence network. In her shock, she quickly stood up and said, "Prime minister Feng, Kang Yi was completely unaware of this matter. Ru Jia is even more innocent!"
Ru Jia was also dumbfounded. She never expected this brat to have such a powerful background. Also, did what she did just now count as insulting Emperor Dashun? Before they came here, Uncle Emperor had told them not to offend Emperor Dashun.
"Don't blame me for not knowing." Feng Jin Yuan could also see that Kang Yi and Ru Jia truly did not know. He could only smile and say: "My son indeed has an appointment with his Majesty today. This prime minister will send someone to send him into the palace. The manor's banquet has already been prepared. I will allow mother to accompany you two to your seats!"
Kang Yi said guiltily, "Okay." She then looked at Feng Zirui: "Young master is a man of striking appearance. Today, it was all Kang Yi's fault for not considering things thoroughly. At a later date, I will definitely send a gift."
Zirui did not hold back, saluting and saying: "Many thanks eldest princess. Zirui will be taking his leave." After saying this, he quickly left with Zirui.
Feng Yu Heng pursed her lips and looked at the crafty look that Zirui gave her before leaving. She felt that it was funny. This child … really gave her face!
The group followed the matriarch to the parlor to enjoy the banquet. In the past, the Feng family did not strictly abide by the rules of wives and concubines eating together because Feng Jin Yuan did not have many concubines. Normally, if there were banquets, they would eat at the same table.
But today was different. Today, they were receiving the princess of Qian Zhou. If they continued to be as unruly as they usually were, it would not be acceptable. Thus the matriarch specifically told the servants to separate two tables, separating An shi, Han shi and Jin Zhen. It was the young misses of concubines that could be considered proper masters, as they were able to sit with the princess.
Because of Zirui's matter, Kang Yi and Ru Jia had lost face. After sitting down, although Kang Yi was still dignified and proper, and Ru Jia's overbearing attitude was much more restrained, they could still feel that the Feng family's attitude toward them was still indifferent. It was not as good as before.
Kang Yi was thinking of a way to salvage the situation. At this time, the servant that had gone to the posthouse to fetch the ink fox skin returned, helping Kang Yi out of her predicament.
"Why were you gone for so long?" She casually asked. She then stood up and walked forward, personally receiving the ink fox skin. "Elder madam, please take a look. This is the ink fox that only appears in my Qian Zhou."
Everyone turned their gazes over and saw that the skin was completely black. The color of the fur was extremely glossy. Seeing Kang Yi stroke it with her hand, it was as though it was still alive.
What was most amazing was that the ink fox had not just been skinned. Even its head and face had been peeled off. After the head had been peeled off, who knew what had been stuffed into it. It was bulging, and its eyes were closed. How did it look like it was dead. It was clearly a sleeping fox.
The matriarch liked it extremely much. She wanted to reach out and touch it, but she also seemed to be worried that she would disturb the little fox's sleep. This caused her heart to itch unbearably.
"Does elder madam like it?" Kang Yi could tell that the matriarch liked it very much; however, she still asked this, saying: "Ink foxes are extremely difficult to hunt, and normal people do not have the right to hunt them. This is an ink fox that was personally hunted by my Qian Zhou's ruler. It will be given to elder madam to make a cloak."
"It really was personally hunted by Qian Zhou's ruler?" The matriarch was very happy, "Then it's truly too valuable!"
"It's precisely something valuable that is worthy of elder madam!" These words were said by Ru Jia. This girl's personality was really good. Although she was very reluctant, once she understood that things could not be changed, she would immediately accept it and think of a way to make the person receiving the gift happy. "Elder madam's status is noble. A cloak with an ink fox would be best."
The matriarch was so happy that flowers bloomed in her heart, as she quickly received the skin. Holding it, she could not bear to let go. In the end, granny Zhao felt that this was too lacking. After urging her a few times, she finally received the item and personally took it back for safekeeping.
As for the matriarch, her attitude towards Kang Yi was completely different. The unhappiness that had arisen from the matter with Zirui was swept away, as she warmly called for the banquet.
Just as Kang Yi picked up her chopsticks, she pretended to look at the concubines' table. She then faintly sighed and asked the matriarch: "Elder madam, Kang Yi will ask something that should not be asked. Does the manor's banquets normally have two tables?"
The matriarch smiled and said: "Not to hide it from eldest princess, but normally, there are no outsiders. Jin Yuan does not have many concubines, thus they eat together. Today, eldest princess and princess Ru Jia have come to the manor. They absolutely cannot be brought to the table. " While saying this, she looked at Chen Yu, Xiang Rong and Fen Dai, adding, "Normally speaking, daughters of concubines should not be brought to the table. It's just that there are not many juniors in the manor. If they are not brought to the table, it will inevitably appear too cold. "
These words caused Chen Yu and Fen Dai to feel suffocated! But what could they do even if they felt suffocated? Daughters of concubines were daughters of concubines. The matriarch was completely correct. It was Xiang Rong that did not think much of it. The tea in her hand did not even sway.
At this time, Feng Yu Heng, who had not spoken for a long time, suddenly said: "I seem to have heard that in Qian Zhou, the system of wives and concubines is not very strict. There are also not as many rules as Dashun, right?"
Kang Yi smiled and nodded, "County princess is extremely correct. In my Qian Zhou, wives and concubines sitting at the same table is a very normal thing. That's why I was thinking … elder madam, there are only three people at the left and right table. It would be better to sit together. "
"Hah! This is not good! " The matriarch was a little shocked. Normally speaking, noble people would look down on things like concubines; however, she never thought that eldest princess would actually allow concubines to sit at the same table.
"There's nothing bad about it." Kang Yi said: "Although when in Rome, do as the Romans do, Kang Yi still hopes that elder madam will not treat us mother and daughter as outsiders. Since it is a family banquet, everything will be done according to the Feng manor's usual rules. "
The matriarch was a little hesitant and did not know what to do for a while. She then looked toward Feng Yu Heng.
Feng Yu Heng smiled and said: "This is eldest princess' sincerity. Wives and concubines sitting at the same table is also a rule in Qian Zhou. Grandmother, how about you follow eldest princess' wishes!"
Ru Jia did not understand what was being said, but when Kang Yi heard it, she was once again convinced that county princess Ji 'an's brain was not just for show.
Wives and concubines sitting at the same table, was she being compared to the wife? Following eldest princess' wishes, it was always the guest following the host's wishes. This was saying that she was the host.
But Kang Yi still chose not to understand. Seeing the matriarch nod, she took the initiative to stand up and personally went to invite the three people to sit at the next table.
An shi only felt surprised, as she thought to herself that Kang Yi was smooth and steady in handling matters. It was no wonder she was a country's princess. But this action, in Han shi and Jin Zhen's eyes, was a great grace. The two were overwhelmed by the favor and repeatedly thanked her. Han shi even looked as though she was about to cry.
The matriarch looked at Kang Yi and could not help but sigh to herself. Unfortunately, her husband had died early. Otherwise, with such a virtuous wife at home, would they not be living like a deity.
Very quickly, Feng Jin Yuan also returned. When he entered, he just happened to see the concubines sitting at the other table. His heart was filled with gratitude.
Ru Jia was the first to see Feng Jin Yuan and warmly shouted: "Lord Feng has returned!"
Feng Jin Yuan smiled and said: "Has princess become accustomed to Dashun's food?"
Ru Jia giggled and said: "I'm used to it. I feel that it's especially delicious."
Kang Yi smiled and said: "How old are you, yet you're still thinking about eating."
While they spoke, Feng Jin Yuan walked to the front of the table. Originally, he should have been sitting next to the matriarch and Feng Yu Heng, but after inviting the other three to sit, the seating became a little messy. At this time, there was only one seat left next to Kang Yi.
Feng Yu Heng looked at the empty chair and curled up the corners of her lips, saying: "Father, quickly take a seat. Just now, some tea fell on your chair, and it was eldest princess who personally wiped it away with her sleeve. Father must not fail to live up to the princess' good intentions."
These words caused Kang Yi to feel very embarrassed, but she had, after all, survived through the waves. Her mental fortitude was very strong. The awkwardness only lasted for a moment, as she immediately said: "The new year's banquet is for the atmosphere. The children of the North do not care about trifles. There is no need to trouble the servants. Prime minister Feng saved quite a few citizens of Qian Zhou during the disaster in the North. Kang Yi doing this sort of thing is nothing. "
Feng Jin Yuan laughed loudly, as he felt very happy. Walking over to Kang Yi's side, he lifted his robe and sat down.
The matriarch did not feel that there was anything wrong with it, but after Feng Jin Yuan sat down, Chen Yu stood up and moved to pour wine for her father. In the past, the task of pouring wine was mostly done by Chen Yu. A daughter pouring wine for her father could not be more normal. Feng Jin Yuan also pushed his cup forward out of habit.
But before Chen Yu's jug of wine could reach him, another jug of wine suddenly reached over and filled the cup before Chen Yu could.
Chen Yu was startled and saw Ru Jia smile and squeeze closer to Feng Jin Yuan's side. She very warmly said: "Uncle Feng, please drink." She also changed the way she addressed him from lord Feng to uncle Feng.
Feng Yu Heng laughed. After laughing, she leaned back in her chair and quietly asked Huang Quan, who was standing behind her: "They should have arrived, right?"
Huang Quan said: "At most, they will not arrive for a while. How about young miss try counting from ten?"
Feng Yu Heng's smile became even more dazzling, "Alright!" She then counted from ten to nine, eight, seven … three, two, one.
At this time, she saw housekeeper He Zhong hastily run in from outside the hall.
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