"Young miss!" The person behind her was Wang Chuan. Feng Yu Heng turned around and saw Wang Chuan quickly step forward and whisper a few words into her ear. Her brow immediately furrowed tightly.
"Returning to the county princess' manor." She did not continue toward Tian Xiang courtyard. She had heard that Xu Jing Yuan had already searched that place. Thinking about it, everything related to Kang Yi was no longer there. Feng Yu Heng thought that she would just send someone to the government office later.
He Zhong watched Feng Yu Heng just return then hastily leave. He was very curious as to what exactly Wang Chuan had said to her. But no matter how curious he was, he did not have the right to know, thus he could only helplessly shake his head and order the gatekeepers: "Keep watch. Be careful." He then quickly went to Shu Ya courtyard to report to the matriarch.
Feng Yu Heng brought Wang Chuan back to the county princess' manor. Only after returning to her own room did she ask: "You said that people from Xuan Tian Ye's maternal family have already come to the capital?"
Wang Chuan nodded: "Young miss did not return last night. Once news of Qian Zhou's people causing trouble spread, this servant did not dare remain on guard. Thus two hidden guards were sent out to investigate, and one of them went out of the city. The news that came back this morning was that Duan Mu Qing has already arrived at the capital's gates. "
"Duan Mu Qing …" She repeated this name; however, she did not have any deeper understanding. She only knew that it was someone from Xuan Tian Ye's maternal family. As for the rest of the information, she was lacking.
Wang Chuan told her: "The current leader of the three northern provinces is named Duan Mu An Guo. He is the third prince's maternal grandfather. Duan Mu Qing is that person's eldest grandson, which means that he is the third prince's cousin. "
"How many people have come?"
Wang Chuan said: "The exact number is unknown because if there were any other preparations, they would definitely be hidden in the shadows. However, although Duanmu Qing was only in his early twenties, he was already the Vice Domain Chief of the Three Northern Provinces. Together with his grandfather, he was in charge of the army in the North. Speaking of, the soldiers in the North are basically all locally recruited. Most of them are Dashun people with Qian Zhou's blood. In truth, half of the reason why his Majesty does not like the third prince is because his maternal grandfather married a concubine with Qian Zhou's blood. That concubine's daughter is the third prince's birth mother. "
"I see." Feng Yu Heng always felt that Tianwu truly did not feel any pity for Xuan Tian Ye. Instead, he hoped that Xuan Tian Ye would suffer misfortune, get injured, or even die. But if this was the only reason, it was probably not the main reason.
"There's one more thing," Wang Chuan frowned, "I wonder if Miss has heard of Ghost Doctor Song Kang?"
"Ghost Doctor Song Kang?" Feng Yu Heng shook her head, "I've never heard of him. Where is he from? Is he also a doctor? "
Wang Chuan said: "He is a famous divine doctor in the North. His reputation in the North is almost the same as divine doctor Yao's reputation in the central region of Dashun. Everyone says that the ghost doctor can revive the dead. The number of dead people that have been revived by him is countless. "
Feng Yu Heng was a little confused from hearing this and repeatedly shook her head: "How could there be such a thing. It's too strange. What is it, you mean to say that Ghost Doctor Song Kang also came to the capital? "
Wang Chuan nodded, "That's right, Duanmu Qing's group brought Ghost Doctor Song Kang. That person always wears a black robe and is very easy to recognize. Thinking about it, he should be treating the third prince's injuries. " Speaking to this point, Wang Chuan was a little regretful, "If you knew earlier that it would be like this, Young Miss would have just beaten him to death."
Feng Yu Heng smiled bitterly. If she really beat him to death, perhaps the Emperor would not have this sort of attitude.
"Forget it." She waved her hand, "What should come will come. We just need to face it head-on. It's just a pity that the plan to go to Xiao Zhou will have to be delayed. Later on, help me explain to mother. I will sleep for a while. "
Feng Yu Heng returned to her room to rest. Wang Chuan went to explain to Yao shi that they could not go to Xiao Zhou for the time being.
As for the Feng manor, An shi and Xiang Rong were unable to sleep well, especially Xiang Rong. Especially Xiang Rong, who tossed and turned in bed. In the end, she simply sat up.
Her former servant, Mei Xiang, had worked with the third prince to secretly harm Yao shi and was beaten to death by Feng Yu Heng. Now, this person was someone that the manor had bought from outside. Her name was Shan Cha. She did not understand the chaos in the Feng manor. Not long after she was bought, she went to a nunnery with Xiang Rong. She had just returned to the capital a few days ago.
Seeing that Xiang Rong could not sleep, Shan Cha thought that the sudden change in the manor had frightened Xiang Rong. Feeling a little anxious, she asked her: "Third young miss, if it really is no good, just invite a doctor to take a look. You must not be too frightened."
Xiang Rong smiled bitterly, "How could I be so cowardly. In this family, even if things don't happen every day, they happen every few days. I have already become accustomed to it. Help me bring my coat over. I will go to concubine mother's room to speak. "
Shan Cha helped Xiang Rong put on the coat then followed her to An shi's room. When she pushed open the door and entered, An shi was chatting with her maidservant, Ping 'er. Upon seeing her arrive, Ping' er helplessly said: "Third young miss must be thinking of the same thing as concubine mother. That's why you can't sleep."
Xiang Rong quickly walked over to An shi and anxiously asked her: "What is concubine mother thinking about?"
An shi pulled her to sit down and sighed, speaking frankly: "This time, the family was in such a rush to call you back from the nunnery. I keep feeling that there is something going on here."
Xiang Rong heard her mention this and continued: "I was unable to sleep because of this. Concubine mother, at that time, I felt that it might be because second sister had returned. The family was worried that elder sister would ask about me and cause trouble, thus they hurriedly brought me back. But thinking about it now, when Lady Yao's accident happened, second sister was no longer as close to us as before. The family should not be worried about this. "
An shi nodded then asked: "I also thought about it. Now, it seems that the family should have other arrangements."
Xiang Rong was worried about this, "What sort of arrangements could there be? With such a big thing happening, they shouldn't … be thinking about me, right? "
An shi, however, did not believe this: "I was thinking that it was most likely for eldest young miss' coming of age ceremony. Coming of age at 15 is a big event. Everyone in the family must be present. You are also eleven. Xiang Rong, there is something that you must prepare yourself for. "
Xiang Rong was startled. The thing that she was most worried about and least willing to bring up was still stuck in her throat. She had to work very hard to force the words out: "Is it to arrange a marriage for me?"
An shi did not speak, only nodding. Xiang Rong did not say anything else.
She had grown up in the Feng manor. How could she not understand the intricacies of this matter. To a family, the daughter of a concubine was used to establish relationships and develop power. The Feng family had already spent a lot of effort on her and Fen Dai. Bringing her back already had this intention. After the previous night's matter, perhaps using her to establish a power was something that could not be more normal! But, which side would that power be?
The mother and daughter sat quietly in the room, and neither of them spoke.
That day was calm, and the women slept peacefully in the manor. In court, Emperor Tianwu only said that the matter of Qian Zhou would be handed over to Prince Yu and county princess Ji An. He then changed the topic and did not bring it up again. Even when it came to Feng Jin Yuan, he did not seem to have been affected in the slightest by Kang Yi. This caused Feng Jin Yuan to worry for nothing.
It was just that something big happened in the capital on this day. The deputy leader of the three northern provinces and the third prince's cousin, Duan Mu Qing, entered the capital and moved directly into the Xiang Palace.
Everyone thought that Duan Mu Qing would rest for a day then go to court the next day to pay respects to the Son of Heaven, but after the morning court session, all of the officials stared wide-eyed, but they were unable to see Duan Mu Qing.
After court was dismissed, Feng Jin Yuan felt that it was quite odd. He thought to himself that Duan Mu Qing really was bold. Was this not clearly showing that he had no respect for the ruler? Could it be that he wanted to learn from Qian Zhou and shed all pretense of cordiality with the Emperor?
Who knew that when he returned to the manor after court, just as he entered the manor, before he even reached Pine courtyard, someone from the gatehouse quickly chased after him and said to him: "Master, someone called Duan Mu Qing has come to pay a visit."
Feng Jin Yuan stopped in his tracks, and his heart went "thunk," as he thought to himself that whatever he feared would happen. Duan Mu Qing did not enter the imperial palace or attend court. What did he come to the Feng manor for?
But no matter how puzzled he was, he had already entered. It would not be good to chase him out. He turned around and walked back. While walking, he said: "Invite him into Peony courtyard's main hall."
The gatehouse continued: "He also mentioned that he wants to see the eldest young miss and second young miss."
"Hm?" Feng Jin Yuan's brow furrowed even tighter, "What does he want to see them for?"
The gatehouse shook his head, thinking to himself, how could I know.
Feng Jin Yuan did not ask any further, as he walked over to the front yard.
When he arrived, Duanmu Qing was already sitting in the main hall of Peony courtyard under the guidance of He Zhong. A servant girl brought tea over. He took a sip and then shook his head, "Compared to the tea that was brought down from the north in the face of snow and frost, the taste is far inferior."
Feng Jin Yuan originally had a bit of a friendship with Duan Mu Qing, especially when he had gone to the North to relieve the disaster. He had also received quite a bit of help from the Duan Mu family. But at that time, he and the third prince, Xuan Tian Ye, were on the same team. Feng Jin Yuan was the number one official in the court. Not only had he provided Xuan Tian Ye with a great deal of brainstorming, he had also provided quite a bit of money. The Duan Mu family also viewed Feng Jin Yuan with great importance.
But now, the third prince had already become a cripple. Looking at the Emperor's attitude, that truly caused Feng Jin Yuan's heart to turn cold. It also made him completely understand that without the Emperor's support, no matter how great the third prince's influence was outside, he would only be able to achieve half the results with twice the effort. If he wanted the throne, aside from forcing the emperor to abdicate, there was no other path. But once he forced the emperor to abdicate, even if he succeeded, he would not be able to sit on the throne properly. If things went poorly, he might not be able to make a comeback for a few decades.
Moreover, he could only lie in bed. He could be considered to have no fate with the throne at all.
When Feng Jin Yuan thought of this, his heart tightened once more. Xuan Tian Ye's injury had been caused by Feng Yu Heng. Duan Mu Qing shouldn't have come here to get revenge for his cousin, right?
He gritted his teeth. It was already destined that they would not be able to form an alliance, thus there was no need to continue the pretense of exchanging pleasantries. He strode into the hall and followed up on what Duan Mu Qing had said: "The tea leaves have always been the best in the central region, and the Jiang Nan region is the best. Why does deputy leader place so much importance on snow tea?"
Duan Mu Qing heard this and laughed loudly. Turning his head, he faced Feng Jin Yuan and said: "When I came here, I was wondering what sort of attitude Prime minister Feng would use to exchange pleasantries with me. Now that I have heard your words, I know that there is no point in saying anything more. Prime minister Feng, with things as they are, our two families can be considered enemies. "
Feng Jin Yuan sneered and sat in the main seat, "What sort of thing is deputy leader saying?"
"Does Prime minister Feng not understand?" Duan Mu Qing slowly said: "It's fine if you don't understand. It doesn't matter if we are enemies or enemies. Even if we are enemies, we can be married again."
While he spoke, he pulled out an invitation and had a servant at his side hand it to Feng Jin Yuan. At the same time, he said: "Prime minister Feng, this lowly official came today to propose marriage to the manor's eldest young miss, Feng Chen Yu, on behalf of my cousin prince."
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