Once Feng Yu Heng's words came out, Chen Yu's heart dropped to her throat, but just as this heart was raised, it immediately sank back down.
Feng Yu Heng was in charge of her dowry, so what could she give her?
Like this, the Feng family's power fell into Feng Yu Heng's hands. This was something that no one could have predicted, and they were powerless to resist. Even Fen Dai understood that Qian Zhou's rebellion was a national grudge. It would cause a war between the two countries. The matriarch was such a greedy person, yet she had already given away the dowry. No matter how unwilling she was, what could she do. Moreover, she still remembered what Han shi had said that day. The head wife of the Feng family was cursed. Everyone that made the decisions would not have a good ending.
Chen Yu also knew that she absolutely could not fall out with Feng Yu Heng at this sort of time. What the Feng family needed right now was not face. Instead, they needed to preserve their lives. Feng Yu Heng was currently the Feng family's lifeline. As long as she was present, the Feng family could survive.
This sort of Feng Yu Heng caused Chen Yu to feel jealous. At the same time, it was something that she desired to become. From a young age, she knew her own mission. She knew the Feng family's hopes for her. Today, the protection that Feng Yu Heng had given the Feng family should have been completed by her. She wanted to be the mother of the country. She wanted to protect her maternal family and allow the entire Feng family to be proud of her.
That was why Feng Chen Yu steadied herself and told herself that no matter how harsh it was, she would endure it. As long as she could successfully marry into the Xiang Palace, everything would be fine.
Feng Yu Heng calling her mother caused Cheng Jun Man to feel a little emotional. Even more than that, she felt flattered. She was a smart person. She would not become complacent because she was called mother. Instead, she became even more composed.
"The marriage of a daughter of a concubine has already been arranged. Our family's master is a standard first rank official. When a child of the family marries, even if it is a daughter of a concubine, the dowry will be extremely generous. But … "
With her saying this, Chen Yu understood that it would be very difficult for her to obtain a generous dowry. In the end, she still felt a little unreconciled, as she secretly looked towards the matriarch, wanting to see her reaction. Unexpectedly, the old lady was resting with her eyes closed. She had no intention of participating in the debate below. Even Granny Zhao was standing there, pretending to be asleep.
She sighed softly in her heart, stood up, and took the initiative to say to Cheng Jun Man, "This daughter knows the difficulties of the family, so, regarding the dowry, I do not have any requests. Everything will be decided by mother."
Cheng Jun Man looked towards Feng Yu Heng, "What does County Princess think?"
Feng Yu Heng smiled and said: "Even if I don't ask, she is still my Feng family's eldest young miss. How can the dignified prime minister's manor be too shabby in marrying off his daughter?"
Once these words came out, Han shi and Fen Dai also became nervous, especially Fen Dai, as she rushed to say: "The family's money was spent on marrying that criminal woman from Qian Zhou. How could there be any extra for her dowry."
Han shi also interjected: "Face needs to be taken care of, but right now, there are so many people staring at the Feng family. I'm afraid it's not good to make it public."
It was rare for her to say something reasonable, and everyone nodded in agreement.
Feng Chen Yu's expression became ugly. She could endure whatever Cheng Jun Man said. After all, not to mention the fact that she was not the head wife, she was the Empress's niece. But what sort of thing was Han shi?
Her eyes became fierce, as she shot daggers over, causing Han shi to tremble in fear.
Fen Dai angrily said: "Eldest sister, what are you doing? Concubine mother is pregnant with a child. If you scare her, will you be able to take responsibility? "
Cheng Jun Man gently coughed and stopped Chen Yu from continuing to argue. Feng Yu Heng then asked her: "After mother received the dowry, did you check if there was anything left from the previous Shen Clan?"
Cheng Jun Man nodded, but she helplessly said: "There is not too much left. There are two sets of gold head ornaments, which were used by her in the past. There are also three pieces of jade, which are also small items."
Chen Yu furrowed her brow. What was the meaning of this? She began to have ideas about the Shen Clan's old items? There really was not much left of the Shen Clan's old items. She had taken some, the matriarch had taken some, and some had been taken away by Feng Jin Yuan. Being able to find two sets of gold head ornaments was because they had been used by the Shen Clan. The matriarch disliked them, so she did not touch them. Now, what was she planning to do?
She was puzzled, as she heard Feng Yu Heng say: "That's enough. The current situation is different. It cannot be compared to when the Feng family was at its peak. The two sets of old head ornaments have been melted down by a craftsman and have them remade according to the newer designs. Those small pieces of jade have also been put into boxes. No matter what is said, they are things left behind by the Shen Clan. To eldest sister, they are something to remember. As for the rest … let's wait until the betrothal gifts from the Xiang Palace arrive in a few days. "
Cheng Jun Man felt that this was very appropriate and agreed, saying: "That's right. With mother's old items as a dowry, that would be the best dowry. Chen Yu, don't feel that the family has treated you poorly. In truth, the Feng manor is indeed a little strapped for cash. The dowry from Qian Zhou has all been given away. The things that master had brought into the manor have been left behind because of a taboo. We fear that something might be hidden inside. When that time comes, the Feng family will not be able to escape responsibility. As for the things that Jun Mei and I brought … "She turned around and said to the matriarch:" Mother, I fear that we will need to take them out and use them. "
Only then did the matriarch react a little. Opening her eyes, she asked her: "What are we going to use them for?"
Cheng Jun Mei picked up on this, saying: "With this sort of thing happening to the Feng family, master has been ostracized by the other officials in court. Everyone is keeping master at a respectful distance. Mother, you are a reasonable person. If the situation continues to develop like this, it will be too disadvantageous for master. "
Cheng Jun Man continued: "Fortunately, us sisters can rely on imperial aunt's face to help master move around. But moving around requires spending. The manor does not have any money, so we can only use the dowry. "
With the two sisters saying this, what else could the matriarch say? She could only order granny Zhao: "Go take those things out of Shu Ya courtyard's small storage room and bring them to the large storage room. Add them to the central treasury." When she spoke, her expression was as though someone was gouging at her flesh.
Everyone knew that the Cheng shi sisters were digging at the matriarch's bottom line.
Although they understood that Cheng Jun Man was in charge of the central treasury, and Feng Yu Heng was in charge of the Feng family's lifeline, they feared that Chen Yu's dowry would not be generous. But they never thought that it would be so shabby.
An shi was a little worried and quietly asked: "Will it offend the Xiang Palace?" But she then recalled that Prince Xiang had already been reduced to such a state by Feng Yu Heng. That manor had already been offended to an extreme degree, and they had nearly lost the dowry. Thus she repeatedly waved her hand: "This concubine is overthinking it. Just treat it as if I did not say anything."
Feng Yu Heng smiled and said: "I said it before. Whether or not there will be any more, we will discuss it when the betrothal gifts from the Xiang Palace arrive."
The matter of Feng Chen Yu's dowry was settled like this. After everyone dispersed, Fen Dai remained in a rather gloomy mood. Han shi was puzzled. While walking, she asked: "What is wrong with you? Eldest young miss has had this sort of fate. Shouldn't you be happy? "
Fen Dai rolled her eyes: "What is there to be happy about. Have you not heard of the saying that without the lips, the teeth will feel cold? Today's Feng Chen Yu might be the same as tomorrow's me. In any case, the Shen Clan left behind some gold. What can you leave behind for me? "
Han shi angrily gasped for breath, as she repeatedly spat: "Pei, pei, pei! Can you not say something a little more auspicious? I say, fourth young miss, aren't you worrying about useless things? Eldest young miss is unable to receive the dowry that she should have because the manor is currently under the control of second young miss. But how old are you? By the time you get married, she will have already married out. Could it be that a married daughter will need to return to her maternal family to make decisions about your marriage? Since ancient times, there has never been such a strange story. "
Fen Dai's eyes lit up, "Huh? What you said is true. How could I have forgotten about this. "
Han shi helplessly shook her head. Reaching out, she stroked her belly, as a trace of worry appeared in her heart.
The matriarch had said that she would be able to give birth in the beginning of the tenth month, but only she understood that she would not be able to give birth in the beginning of the tenth month. But how should she explain the difference of over 20 days?
Feng Yu Heng came out of Shu Ya courtyard and directly called for Huang Quan to go to Refined Deity Building. Along the way, she sent someone to make an appointment with Xuan Tianming. When she arrived, he was already waiting at the lakeside.
In the past, in the hearts of the women of the capital, there were a total of two people that they admired. One was the seventh prince, Xuan Tianhua, and the other was the Ninth Prince, Xuan Tianming. Of these two, one was like a deity, while the other was arrogant and carefree. The two had inherited the Emperor Tianwu, and all of the good qualities of their respective imperial concubines were displayed on their faces. Practically everyone could not forget them once they saw them.
Later on, Xuan Tianming's legs were injured. In addition to the rumors of him not forgetting his children, countless hearts were shattered. All that was left was regret.
But now, he had recovered. Although he was still wearing a mask on his face, his legs had returned to normal. He stood there with his head slightly raised, looking so proud and insufferably arrogant. In an instant, all the hearts that had once been lost were picked up again.
But in the end, Xuan Tianming was not as kind as Xuan Tianhua. The majority of people did not dare get close. Even if their hearts were filled with hope, they could only watch from afar. There were even some young misses that happened to pass by who did not even dare get out of their carriages. They just lifted a small crack in the curtains and peeked in. Even so, they still blushed from looking at him.
Xuan Tianming did not have the awareness of being an idol. He and Bai Ze stood together by the lake. As they stood, he complained, "Bai Ze, ah, this won't do. Tomorrow, get I another wheelchair. I have to rely on my legs to wait for people. It's so tiring!"
Bai Ze shook his head like a rattle drum, "The county princess said that you won't be able to sit in a wheelchair."
Xuan Tianming squinted his eyes, "Do you listen to her or me?"
"I … …" Bai Ze gritted his teeth, "I listen to her."
"… …" Then what's the point of me raising you? You might as well ask that damn girl for your monthly allowance!
Ten thousand alpacas roared in his heart, but he did not dare to say a single word. Raising his head to look at the scorching sun in the sky, he felt that it was extremely torturous for the mask to be scorched by the sun. Thus, he discussed with Bai Ze, "Say, do you think I should also take off this mask? It's really hot! "
Bai Ze thought for a moment and said, "How about this subordinate go and find an umbrella?"
Thus, not long after, all the young ladies and middle-aged women who had stopped to secretly look at the Ninth Prince saw the Ninth Prince's imperial bodyguard go to a nearby shop and buy an umbrella. Then, he opened it and naturally took half a step back to stand diagonally to the side, shielding him from the sun.
A man in a purple robe, wearing a golden mask, stood under a white oil-paper umbrella decorated with small red flowers. His head was slightly tilted up, and his arrogance was overwhelming.
There was a young lady who felt a warm sensation on her upper lip. When she reached out to touch it, she actually had a nosebleed.
A certain damned girl who had arrived late lifted the curtain of the carriage and saw the man standing under the umbrella by the lake. He was even waving a folding fan in his hand. Her vision blurred, and a song suddenly popped up in her mind — — "The beautiful scenery of the West Lake in March, ah … …"
Then, she lost her footing and directly fell off the carriage.
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