On the morning of the tenth, Han shi and Fen Dai also came. Because Feng Jin Yuan and Kang Yi's marriage had already been decided, the matriarch chose this day to announce it to everyone in the Feng family.
Although everyone already had an idea, guessing was one thing. Having the matriarch personally say it was another. Han shi and Fen Dai's faces immediately fell. Jin Zhen raised her handkerchief and wiped away her tears.
Fen Dai hated Jin Zhen's appearance the most when she wiped away her tears. She could not help but mock: "Aren't you quite amazing? You coaxed father to go to Ru Yi courtyard every day. Why is it that you do not have any ability after meeting the eldest princess? Ever since that eldest princess entered the manor, father has not gone to your courtyard, right? "
Jin Zhen gritted her teeth. Her eyes were red, as she felt even more wronged.
The matriarch already disliked Fen Dai. How could she possibly listen to her speak like this. She could not help but snort and say: "The eldest princess entering the manor and whether or not a concubine is favored are two different matters! She came to be the head wife. If you have the ability, you can continue to seek favor. "
"But why should she become the head wife upon coming?"
The matriarch looked at Fen Dai with an incredulous gaze: "Could it be that you feel that a concubine in the family can be promoted to the position of head wife?"
Fen Dai glanced at Chen Yu and coldly said: "It's not like it has never been done before."
"Bastard!" The matriarch trembled with anger, "The Chen family is a proper family. What sort of status does that concubine mother of yours have? Are you not clear? "
These words were truly a personal attack. Thus, after Jin Zhen began to cry, Han shi also began to cry. Her cries were not the same as Jin Zhen's. Jin Zhen's cries were like rain and not thunder, while Han shi's cries could be considered wailing.
The matriarch quickly scolded her in fear: "The manor is celebrating a joyous occasion. What are you crying for? If you hurt the Feng family's child in your womb, I will make you suffer! "
This time, she had truly scared Han shi. She finally stopped sobbing, and the matriarch continued: "I know that you will not be able to accept it for the time being, but it's fine if you feel uncomfortable in your hearts, but you must all be happy on the surface! You must remember your own statuses. I have never heard of a family's master needing to look at the face of a concubine.
Fen Dai was unreconciled: "What if that eldest princess has ulterior motives?"
"What intentions could he have?" The matriarch glared at Fen Dai and said: "That is the princess of a country. She has more money than us, and she has a stronger backer than us. What does she want from us? As for you guys, think about it carefully. With such an official mother, your future will be much better than when the Shen Clan was still around! "
Once these words came out, Chen Yu's expression immediately sank, but she immediately recovered. Instead, she helped the matriarch advise Fen Dai: "Grandmother is correct. Our future marriage will be decided by the family. Fourth sister, there is no harm in thinking about the reasoning behind this. Even if concubine mothers can be promoted, our future marriage will definitely not be as good as the eldest princess of a country."
She specialized in analyzing problems based on her own interests, yet Fen Dai only cared about herself. Chen Yu's words had hit her soft spot. Thinking about it, there was most likely no hope on the fifth prince's side, thus her future would be decided by her family. If the person promoted was Han shi, based on Han shi's connections and standards, what sort of good family could she find.
Thinking like this, she did not feel too unreconciled. Either way, she revealed a smile and asked the matriarch: "Then when do you plan to hold the marriage?"
The matriarch saw that Chen Yu's lecture was effective and could not help but look at Chen Yu and nod. She then replied to Fen Dai and said: "It will be on the 28th of the first month. During this period of time, the manor will have someone prepare new clothes for you. On the day of the wedding, you must wear something more festive. With the new head wife entering the manor, you must not cause the Feng family to lose face."
Everyone nodded, with Chen Yu taking the lead and saying: "Grandmother, please do not worry. Granddaughters will definitely abide by their duties and will not cause father any trouble."
An shi also said: "With the new head wife entering the manor, a courtyard must be tidied up first. That will save us from being in a mess in the future."
The matriarch was very satisfied with An shi's attitude and could not help but say: "That's more like it. Over the past few months, the manor has not had a head wife present. You have all become accustomed to being on your own. In the future, you must be a little more vigilant. You must not be lacking in any of the necessary etiquette. Otherwise, the one losing face will not just be the Feng family. It will also be Dashun's face. "
Fen Dai glanced at Han shi and frowned, saying: "That eldest princess seems to be kind, but at that time, her status was different. In the future, she will be the head wife. I just don't know if she will be able to accept the child in concubine mother's belly."
These words reminded the matriarch. Although she had agreed to Kang Yi entering the manor after Feng Jin Yuan had explained the pros and cons, that was still done with the benefit of the situation. In truth, she had some complaints about Kang Yi after a few incidents. Although the things that Fen Dai had said might not necessarily happen, she could not let her guard down. She could not let down her guard too much.
Seeing the matriarch furrow her brow and ponder this matter, Feng Yu Heng faintly spoke up, saying: "Then eldest princess Kang Yi will personally take care of concubine mother Han's child. What does grandmother think?"
The matriarch's eyes lit up. This was a good idea! If someone else took care of it, it would be easier for things to be done. If she personally took care of it, anything big or small would be Kang Yi's fault. Thinking about it, she would definitely need to carefully keep an eye on Han shi's belly. She absolutely must be careful to ensure that the child would be born safely.
"Good!" The matriarch repeatedly nodded, "We will do as Heng Cheng said. She will personally take care of the Feng family's child. That would be the safest."
Everyone felt that this idea was very good. Fen Dai nodded and did not say anything else.
After everyone left, the matriarch kept Feng Yu Heng alone. She had Feng Yu Heng sit at her side and sincerely said: "Your father's decision was very sudden. There are some things that I must advise you about."
Feng Yu Heng personally poured a cup of tea for the matriarch and said with a smile: "It wasn't sudden. It was seen on the second day."
The matriarch was a little embarrassed and opened her mouth a few times. She had clearly thought of some good lines, but she was unable to say them. This second granddaughter of hers was like this. Sometimes, the more she smiled, the more you needed to be on guard because that smile was definitely hiding a knife. Who knew when that knife would fly out and hurt someone.
Seeing that she did not speak, Feng Yu Heng took the initiative to speak, slowly saying: "Grandmother, there is no need to worry. I have already withdrawn the servants from Tong Sheng pavilion. Since eldest princess will be the head of the manor in the future, there will naturally be more reliable servants to take care of her. There will be no need for my servants."
The matriarch really did want her to withdraw the ten maidservants. Seeing that Feng Yu Heng had already withdrawn them, she finally let out a sigh of relief: "Good, good, it really is Heng Cheng who is sensible. Hah, speaking of this matter, grandmother is also troubled. Normally speaking, I would not agree, but your father said that if the situation in court is unclear, each faction will continue to fight for their own benefits. The Feng family was originally a foreign family, and it has been in the capital for no more than 20 years. How could it compare to those families that have been around for more than a century. That's why your father thought long and hard. Since eldest princess Kang Yi also has this intention, it would be better to marry her into the manor. In any case, she has the entire Qian Zhou behind her. "
The matriarch felt that her analysis was very good, and she was actually a little pleased with herself. Feng Yu Heng saw this, however, and felt that it was funny, reminding her: "Grandmother, have you not thought about the possibility that success or failure lies with Kang Yi? Since the Feng family is relying on Qian Zhou, that means that his Majesty will need to be on guard against the Feng family at all times. "
"Hm?" The matriarch was puzzled, "What do you mean? By marrying Kang Yi into the manor, we are doing a meritorious deed for Dashun. Otherwise, if Qian Zhou and Gu Shu were to be married, Dashun would be stuck in the middle. "This was the reasoning that Feng Jin Yuan had explained to her, and she felt that it was very reasonable.
However, she did not think that Feng Yu Heng would actually tell her: "There are two sides to everything. His Majesty will also think about it. In the beginning, the Feng family helped Dashun out of a moment of desperation, but it's inevitable that father and eldest princess' feelings will grow. If the current prime minister of Dashun favors an outsider, his Majesty will definitely be unhappy."
"Impossible! Absolutely impossible! " The matriarch repeatedly waved her hand, "Your father's heart has always been with Dashun. Marrying Kang Yi into the manor is just to share some of Dashun's burdens and stabilize the Feng family's power. Once there is a conflict with Dashun's country, just say that it's your father, and I will be the first to kick Kang Yi out of the manor!"
Feng Yu Heng smiled, "If that's the case, it's very good."
The matriarch took a few deep breaths then said to her: "Heng Heng, now that Bu Cong has returned to the capital, he will definitely cause trouble for your father. We must think of a countermeasure. Marrying Kang Yi into the manor is killing many birds with one stone. Also, with someone with this sort of status entering the manor, you will also have some face as children. "
"Hehe." Feng Yu Heng helplessly laughed, "Heng Heng's face is all given by father Emperor. Does grandmother feel that an eldest princess can give me more face than the current Emperor?"
Of course, the matriarch did not dare say that Kang Yi was better than the Emperor. She could only agree with what she said; however, she also emphasized: "Either way, this sort of head wife is sufficiently dignified. She is better than the other girls in the capital. Heng Heng, in the end, you are a member of the Feng family. Only when the Feng family is well can you be well. "
"Is that so?" Feng Yu Heng revealed a surprised expression, "I always thought that only when the Yao family was well could I be well."
The matriarch lost all face and angrily said: "What does it matter to you whether the relatives are good or bad? You are surnamed Feng! "
"That's not right!" She stood up and asked in confusion: "Since the relatives are good or bad is unrelated to me, why did the Yao family chase me to the Northwest when something happened? Am I not a member of the Feng family? "
"This …" The matriarch was stumped by this question. She had smashed her own foot with a rock, yet she did not dare cry out in pain. That feeling was very uncomfortable.
"Alright!" Feng Yu Heng sweetly smiled, "Grandmother, do not worry. Heng will properly welcome the new head wife into the Feng manor." She seemed to have made a promise and bowed to the matriarch then added: "Either way, I will not be living in this manor."
The matriarch nearly fainted from anger.
Only after Feng Yu Heng left Shu Ya courtyard did granny Zhao manage to react. She quickly patted the matriarch's back. While patting her back, she said: "Forgive this old servant for speaking out of turn. Elder madam, there was no need to say such things to second young miss."
The matriarch sighed and said: "Do you think I wanted to say it? But first, I did need to remind her that she must not blindly oppose Kang Yi. Second, Jin Yuan wanted me to sound out Heng Heng's intentions. "
"So it was like that." The granny thought for a while then nodded, saying: "Now, not only is second young miss a county princess, but she also needs to help Dashun produce steel. Last time, I heard master say that even the people in the palace are very respectful to second young miss."
"Hah!" The matriarch shook her head. She understood all of this, thus she was even more worried. Feng Yu Heng and Kang Yi were clearly not on good terms; however, who knew how long Kang Yi would be able to maintain her composure. Once there came a day when she could no longer maintain her composure, would the Feng manor not have a large storm?
Just as she was worrying, a servant quickly ran in from the yard. With a face full of excitement, she loudly said: "Congratulations elder madam, congratulations elder madam! There is good news! "
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