Hearing the matriarch's words, a look of joy appeared in Kang Yi's eyes, but she still shook her head and said: "Many thanks elder madam and beauty, but I am still a special envoy that came to Dashun to present a tribute. Living in an official's home is not proper. It will cause the Feng family to become the subject of gossip."
"Hah!" Feng Jin Yuan waved his hand, "Where did all this idle chatter come from. Our Da Shun's people are hospitable. Even if eldest princess was not familiar with Jin Yuan today, if it was someone else, they would have invited you. That's why eldest princess need not mind."
"Really?" Ru Jia laughed then went to urge Kang Yi: "Mother, how about we move in? Ru Jia does not like this posthouse at all. Ru Jia likes living with uncle Feng. There's also elder madam. Look, elder madam is so kind. How amiable! Ru Jia likes elder madam. "
These words coaxed the matriarch to the point that she was just short of taking her own granddaughter seriously. She repeatedly said to Kang Yi: "Look, the young princess also likes this place. Just move in!" She also used the word "you." It was clear that the two were already very familiar with each other.
Kang Yi was a little troubled. Looking at the similarly enthusiastic Feng Jin Yuan, she then looked at the expectant Ru Jia. Only then did she faintly sigh and say: "Ru Jia has had a hard life. She lost her father at a young age. Her uncle emperor and I have always wanted her to live a little better. Since she likes it, then … just move in! "
Upon hearing Kang Yi agree, the matriarch smiled and squinted her eyes, saying: "Good! Good! In a while, I will have someone return to the posthouse to move things in. Just move in today! "
Feng Jin Yuan was also happy and nodded in agreement: "Right, move in earlier. That way, you will be able to take care of each other. Mother has not been this happy in a long time. Kang … eldest princess, thank you. "
Kang Yi heard Feng Jin Yuan nearly call her by her title and could not help but blush. Lowering her head, she did not say anything else.
At Feng Yu Heng's side, An shi gently sighed, feeling completely helpless. Jin Zhen lowered her head and wiped away her tears with a handkerchief. Chen Yu, however, stared at the people across from her. Her eyes would occasionally wander a few times. Who knew what she was thinking.
The old lady was happy for a while, but she felt that the mood of the people on the other side was a little out of sync with the current atmosphere, so she took the initiative to greet them. "Why aren't you guys talking? Chen Yu, eldest princess protected you earlier. You should get closer to eldest princess. "
Chen Yu quickly revealed a smile and said: "It was granddaughter that did not understand. Seeing grandmother and eldest princess happily chatting, I did not dare interrupt."
Kang Yi looked at Chen Yu with a smile on her face, saying: "Eldest young miss is truly beautiful. This one can't help but take a few more glances."
Feng Jin Yuan was in a good mood and frankly said: "Chen Yu, come sit over here. Sit next to eldest princess."
Chen Yu was flattered and shifted her seat. It seemed that she was very happy.
The matriarch then looked at Feng Yu Heng. She did not dare speak to her the way she had spoken to Chen Yu, only asking: "Did Heng Heng eat well? Take a look at the dishes you like and ask the servants to pick them up for you. "
Feng Yu Heng smiled faintly and said, "I'm already full. Grandmother and eldest princess were happily chatting and did not notice that Heng Heng had already tasted every dish on the table. " While saying this, she pointed at some of the dishes that had just been brought up and said: "These dishes are especially delicious. Heng Heng Heng had the servants make new ones, especially that stir-fried bamboo shoots. They are the best for soothing the throat."
Xiang Rong nearly could not hold back her laughter from the side, as she quickly covered her mouth with a handkerchief in fear. After chatting for so long, my throat has become dry. Second sister, you wanted to talk about this, right?
The matriarch was a little embarrassed, but she could not say too much about Feng Yu Heng. After thinking for a while, she said: "It really is Heng Heng Heng Heng that is considerate."
Kang Yi looked at Feng Yu Heng and said: "Yesterday, I felt that county princess Ji An and I hit it off very well. Who knew that we would actually be able to sit at the same table and eat together. When this one moves in, county princess must accompany this one for a chat. Yesterday, this one was not able to see the county princess's iron essence. This one was truly regretful for a long time. "
Feng Yu Heng looked at her and maintained the same faint smile on her face. Nobody could tell what her mood was, and they could not guess what she would say when she opened her mouth.
In truth, the matriarch was quite worried that Kang Yi would speak with Feng Yu Heng. Feng Jin Yuan was also worried because they both knew that Feng Yu Heng was a person that spoke without speaking. If she hardened her heart and did not like someone, speaking with her would truly be a pain.
The two could not help but secretly pray that Feng Yu Heng would be able to give Kang Yi a bit of face.
Unfortunately, Feng Yu Heng had never been someone that cared about face. If she did not want to, she really would not even make small talk. For example, right now "I fear that talking with eldest princess will not be possible. Eldest princess still doesn't know, right? I do not live in the Feng manor. Instead, I live in the neighboring county princess' manor."
Feng Jin Yuan was a little embarrassed. His unmarried daughter was living outside. Where would he put his face?
"Speaking of, isn't it still the same family, but it's a little far. The two manors are still connected." He emphasized the word connected. Like this, it sounded like the county princess' manor was just a slightly larger courtyard in the Feng manor.
Feng Yu Heng gave him a lot of face and nodded. Who knew that she would follow up with: "Originally, there was a moon gate between the two manors, but that wall had not been repaired for many years. It collapsed after just a few months. There was nothing that I could do, so I had someone repair it. After it was repaired, the moon gate that could allow two people to pass through was reduced to just enough for one person to pass through. I am still young, so I don't think much of it. With father's condition, I fear that you will need to turn sideways to pass through, right? "
It would have been better if she did not mention this, but once she did, Feng Jin Yuan became angry. A perfectly good moon gate had been reduced to a small crack. Every time that he walked through it, he felt as though he was walking through a secret passage.
Kang Yi saw that Feng Jin Yuan's expression was not too good, thus she knew that Feng Yu Heng was most likely telling the truth. She could not help but be a little surprised. Who knew that county princess Ji An already had such a position in the Feng family. She even dared to give her grandmother and father a little face?
"County princess really is fortunate." She turned around and smiled, saying without changing her expression: "To be able to own a county princess' manor is the Emperor's love for county princess. It is also an affirmation of lord Feng's many years of hard work."
"Hm?" Once these words came out, Feng Yu Heng was immediately stunned, "You're saying that the county princess' manor is the Emperor's affirmation of father?"
This time, it was Kang Yi's turn to be stunned. She originally wanted to say a few nice words to calm Feng Yu Heng's anger. Also, she naturally believed that Feng Yu Heng being able to own a county princess' manor was something that the Emperor had bestowed upon her. After all, there had been reports that county princess Ji An had been personally bestowed by the Emperor. That manor should naturally be bestowed upon her as well!
As a result, her thoughts caused Feng Jin Yuan and the matriarch to feel awkward.
They then heard Feng Yu Heng say: "Eldest princess, I fear that you've misunderstood, right? How is my county princess' manor related to father? "
Kang Yi said: "County princess has not yet married, and you are still young. Not understanding these things is normal." She smiled and said to Feng Yu Heng: "For a girl, if she is able to receive the Emperor's grace, it's most likely because the Emperor wants to appease the court officials. Speaking of which, bestowing a manor is to show to the world the importance the emperor attaches to the Feng family. It is Lord Feng who has worked hard in court, for the country, and for the people. County princess should be grateful. "
When she spoke, she undoubtedly had the tone of an elder. Her meaning was that for Feng Yu Heng to be able to live in the county princess' manor, she should be grateful to Feng Jin Yuan.
The matriarch felt a wave of helplessness. Kang Yi truly understood too little about Dashun and the Feng family. Originally, she was worried that Feng Yu Heng would be sarcastic. This was great, as she had directly hit the tip of the spear.
Sure enough, Feng Yu Heng laughed after hearing what Kang Yi had said. She then asked Feng Jin Yuan: "Daughter, was it father that told eldest princess about the county princess' manor? If father is trying to establish some prestige in front of eldest princess, then daughter can go along with it. I will definitely give father some face. "
Feng Jin Yuan thought to himself, you've already said it like this. How could I still have any face! He could not help but glare at her and helplessly say: "Just speak the truth."
Feng Yu Heng nodded, "Then daughter will listen to everything father says." Only then did she turn to Kang Yi and let out a heavy sigh, saying: "Eldest princess will be moving into the Feng manor today. Heng was thinking that since she will be moving in, even if we are not family, we will be as close as family. Eldest princess should get to know the Feng family a little better. My county princess' manor was not bestowed by the Emperor. Instead, it was given by my fiancé, the Ninth Prince, Xuan Tianming. "
While she spoke, she turned the teacup in front of her, "Aside from a manor, he also gave many other things. Does eldest princess want to hear about them?"
Feng Jin Yuan gently coughed, "Either way, eldest princess will be moving in. There will be plenty of opportunities in the future."
"Oh." Feng Yu Heng nodded, "That's right! It's just that the family will always have this sort of thing. I hope that it will not affect eldest princess' mood. Look, we have not been idle during this meal. Heng is truly worried that the Feng family's matters will leave eldest princess with a bad impression. "
Kang Yi was currently shocked that the Ninth Prince had actually given her a manor. Now that she heard her say this, she quickly shook her head and said: "It's fine, it's fine. This one and elder madam have hit it off and really want to get closer."
"So it's like that!" Feng Yu Heng smiled once more, "Then that really is good."
Just as she finished speaking, she saw He Zhong hurriedly running in from outside the reception pavilion.
The matriarch had a conditioned reflex upon seeing him. Her heart immediately went "thunk," as she thought to herself, something shouldn't have happened, right?
Feng Jin Yuan's expression also sank, as he took the lead to say: "Regardless of who it is that has come, have them wait in the front hall. Just say that the manor is receiving important guests and will not see anyone else. "
He Zhong was running inside, but he suddenly stopped. Seeing that there were still new dishes on the table, if he had to wait, how long would he have to wait? He looked at Feng Jin Yuan with a troubled expression.
"Father, there is no harm in asking who has come!" Feng Yu Heng curled up the corners of her lips and said with a bit of wickedness: "If it's an urgent matter, that would not be good."
"It's the new year. What urgent matter could there be?" The matriarch also spoke, "Just do as master said. Have the person wait in the front hall."
He Zhong saw that his two masters had spoken, so there was nothing that he could do. He could only nod and comply: "Yes." He then turned around and left.
Feng Jin Yuan said to Kang Yi: "They're all officials that have come to pay new year's greetings. Have them wait. We will eat our own food."
With the masters saying this, Kang Yi did not refute. She just smiled and began chatting with the matriarch.
But before they could eat or say anything, He Zhong came back.
Feng Jin Yuan truly had no other choice, as he angrily said: "What exactly happened?"
He Zhong frankly knelt in front of him: "Master, please forgive me. The person outside truly could not wait and urged this servant to come and report."
"That urgent?" Feng Yu Heng raised an eyebrow and asked: "Then tell me, who is it that came? See if father will give them face and meet them first. "
He Zhong gratefully looked at Feng Yu Heng before saying: "Master, the one that came is the new governor, Xu Jing Yuan, lord Xu!"
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