Feng Yu Heng shook her head, causing Xiang Rong's heart to sink. A feeling of hopelessness rose from her heart. When she turned back to look at Feng Jin Yuan, her gaze only contained two words: Accept your fate.
Immediately following this, Feng Jin Yuan spoke up once more, saying something that no one expected: "A few days ago, the Bu family came to propose marriage on behalf of the commander of the East, Bu Cong. The person they like is Xiang Rong. Father and your grandmother have discussed it and have already agreed to this marriage."
Xiang Rong subconsciously took a couple steps back and was caught in An shi's embrace. Feng Yu Heng also furrowed her brow. She never thought that the person would actually be Bu Cong.
Bu Cong … She began to ponder. The Bu family had always supported the fourth prince, Xuan Tian Yi. Xiang Rong marrying Bu Cong made it clear that the Feng family wanted to find another path for themselves. But since this was the case, why not just send their daughter into the Ping Palace?
Feng Yu Heng was pondering, and Chen Yu was also pondering. She knew that the family could not possibly place all of their hopes on her alone. Sooner or later, these two younger sisters would be sent into the palace and to the prince's side. But who knew that the Feng family would give their other hope to the Bu family and the fourth prince.
She calmed herself down and took the initiative to say: "Congratulations, third sister."
She opened her mouth, and Han shi and Jin Zhen also said one after the other: "Congratulations, third young miss."
Cheng Jun Man looked at Xiang Rong and sighed internally; however, she still followed along and said: "Third young miss' marriage has already been decided. Following this, we will begin to exchange the engagement notes and carry out the ceremony …" She paused for a moment then asked Feng Jin Yuan: "Husband, did the Bu family say if third young miss will be the main wife or secondary wife?" She did not say that she would be a concubine. After all, she was the prime minister's daughter. Even if she was not the main wife, she could not just be a concubine.
Feng Jin Yuan looked at Xiang Rong's face that looked as though she had reached the end of her life, and he felt unhappy. He immediately snorted angrily and said: "Don't think that the family has not thought about you. The daughter of a concubine has always been the concubine, and that Bu Cong is a great general. Normally speaking, if you marry over, being a secondary wife is already quite good, but father still fought for the position of main wife. Xiang Rong, think about it carefully. Has the Feng family treated you poorly or well. "
These words did not enter Xiang Rong's ears, but An shi took them to heart. She naturally understood how important the position of the official wife of the General of the East was. For Xiang Rong to have this sort of good fortune, speaking truthfully, it was the Feng family that had treated her well.
She immediately made her stance clear, pulling Xiang Rong to kneel and kowtow to Feng Jin Yuan and the matriarch, saying: "Thank you, elder madam, for your support. Thank you, husband, for your planning."
But Xiang Rong did not say a single word. Being dragged along by An shi, she mechanically kowtowed. The deathly stillness on her face caused Feng Jin Yuan and the matriarch's faces to be filled with anger.
This hatred was not limited to just the two of them. Chen Yu and Fen Dai also felt it. Chen Yu never thought that Xiang Rong would actually become Bu Cong's official wife. What did this count for? Although she was married to a prince, she was only a concubine. They were both daughters of concubines, but Xiang Rong was able to become the official wife of the general's manor. As the elder sister, where would she put her face?
Fen Dai was also angry. She even glared at Han shi and fiercely said: "What are you blindly congratulating me for?"
Only then did Han shi recall the matter with the fifth prince. She immediately felt regretful for Fen Dai.
That day, during the coming of age ceremony, the two daughters of the Feng family were set to get married. Especially Chen Yu, the wedding would be in five days. After the ceremony was over, the matriarch quickly sent people to prepare the wedding clothes.
Xiang Rong was dragged back by An shi. Only after they left the Feng family's line of sight did she begin to earnestly console her: "I know that you are unreconciled, and I know that you have another person in your heart, but Xiang Rong, although you call me concubine mother, I am still your birth mother. Even if everyone in the world wanted to harm you, I would not. Elder madam is correct. The marriage of a daughter is decided by the parents and arranged by the matchmaker. I am a concubine of the Feng family and have no say in your marriage. I originally thought that you would be like eldest young miss and be sent into a prince's manor as a secondary princess or concubine. But who knew that the Feng family would ask for the position of general Bu's official wife for you. Xiang Rong, don't cause any more trouble. This can be considered a grace. "
An shi earnestly advised, and every word was reasonable. But Xiang Rong did not listen. She also did not believe this to be a grace. To her, marrying Bu Cong was the equivalent of compromising with the Feng family. She would use her entire life in exchange for the Feng family's whim. Regardless of whether this deal succeeded or not, it would involve her entire life. As for her, she would no longer have any hope. She would no longer be able to dream about that unrealistic dream. She would no longer be able to think about that person every day. She would also no longer have the opportunity to listen to her second sister and plan her own life.
Her mind was moved, as she suddenly reacted. She should not be so unreconciled. It was as An shi had said. This was already the best outcome. At least for now, it seemed much better than Chen Yu marrying into the Xiang Palace as a secondary princess. She had always had a peaceful and quiet personality. From the day she was born, she was destined to have this sort of fate. She knew it from a young age, and she had accepted it a long time ago. Why did it change now?
Xiang Rong stopped and tilted her head to think seriously. After a while, she finally recalled that there were some thoughts that were different from before. They were taught to her by her second sister.
Feng Yu Heng had once said to her, a person's life is just a few short decades. Even if you lived freely, could you live until you were 120 years old? That's why, do not worry too much about what others think of you. Just do what you need to do. If someone forces you to do something, if you do not like it, just refuse. You need to make your own decisions in life. Even if the other party is your father or mother, they have no right to interfere!
"Right!" She suddenly shouted, giving An shi a fright. She then saw Xiang Rong's deathly pale face immediately disappear, as a layer of light appeared. She grabbed An shi's arm and said: "Concubine mother, go back first. I have some matters to discuss with second sister." After saying this, she turned and ran.
An shi was stunned at first then stomped her foot and repeatedly sighed. She knew that Xiang Rong was going to call for help, but not to mention that Feng Yu Heng might not be able to do anything about it, even if she could, what would happen in the future? The person that Xiang Rong was worried about was his Highness the seventh prince. That person did not look like he could be involved with the secular world. Was there any hope? If his Highness the seventh prince was no good, who could it be in the future? Was there a better candidate than Bu Cong?
She saw that Xiang Rong's servant wanted to chase after her and helplessly called out: "Forget it, don't chase! Just let her go. Either way, it would be best if she completely gave up. "
Xiang Rong ran straight for the manor's gate. Normally speaking, the young misses of the manor could not leave as they pleased. They would need to ask the matriarch or head wife for permission. Only after that would they be allowed to leave. But Xiang Rong said that she was only going to the neighboring county princess' manor to look for the second young miss. This was permitted.
Thus she chased after Feng Yu Heng and arrived at the county princess' manor's gate. The Imperial Guard saw that it was her and allowed her in.
When she finally caught up to her, Feng Yu Heng had already returned to her own courtyard. Xiang Rong was so tired that she could not catch her breath. She only cared about gasping for breath and could not even speak.
Feng Yu Heng laughed at her: "I told you a long time ago that you needed to exercise. When I was not home, you neglected it, right?"
Xiang Rong panted for a long time. When she was finally able to speak, she grabbed Feng Yu Heng's arm and practically begged while crying: "Second sister, I beg you to help me. Xiang Rong does not want to marry Bu Cong."
Of course, Feng Yu Heng understood why this servant had come here. Pulling her over to sit on a stone bench in the yard, she then said: "The marriage was decided by father. Normally speaking, I have no reason to object. Moreover, no matter how you look at it, Bu Cong granting you the position of official wife is something that you are trying to climb up to. "
"I don't want to climb up to!" Xiang Rong was a little emotional, and her voice became a little louder, "Whether or not he is a general, whether or not he is the official wife, I don't care! If I don't like him, even if he is the Emperor, I will not marry him! "
Once these words came out, Xiang Rong herself was stunned. She then became a little dazed. She then began to feel afraid.
Such rebellious words, if they were heard by someone, would she still be able to live? She carefully looked around. There were quite a few servants in this yard, and they were all walking around doing their own things. Even behind Feng Yu Heng stood Wang Chuan and Huang Quan. With such a loud voice, everyone in the yard would definitely have heard it, but …
Xiang Rong was puzzled. If this was her own yard, with this sort of thing being said, An shi might have closed the windows in fear. She would then fiercely order all of the servants not to say a single word. Following this, she would be on edge for a few days. But on Tong Sheng pavilion's side, why was it that everyone acted as though they did not hear it. There was not even the slightest bit of surprise?
While she was feeling puzzled, Huang Quan, however, could not hold back his laughter. He then said: "Third young miss, there is no need to be afraid. On our side, you can say whatever you want. Nobody will care, and nobody will say anything."
Feng Yu Heng nodded: "Moreover, what you said is correct. As long as I do not like it, I will not marry even the king of heaven."
"Second sister has agreed to help me?" Xiang Rong immediately became spirited, "Can second sister help me cancel this engagement?"
Feng Yu Heng did not reply, instead asking her: "You will need to marry someone sooner or later. If you cancel the Bu family today, there will be another family tomorrow. Xiang Rong, if you do not want to marry anyone, who do you want to marry? Seventh Brother? "
She directly said the two words Seventh Brother. It was as though she had slapped Xiang Rong's heart. It hurt, but she could not bear to let go.
Feng Yu Heng knew what this girl was thinking, so she had to remind Xiang Rong: "You must think carefully. That might be a path that never ends. No matter how hard you work, you will not be able to reach the end."
"I know." Xiang Rong lowered her head and twisted her fingers, saying: "I did not think too much. Concubine mother said that I should not have that sort of extravagant hope. Being able to marry General Bu as his official wife is a gift from the Feng family. But second sister, Xiang Rong is not satisfied. Help me, I beg you. "
"Do you want me to help you cancel this engagement, or do you want me to help you marry into Chun Palace?" She looked at Xiang Rong seriously with a serious expression.
Xiang Rong said: "Cancel the engagement."
Feng Yu Heng shook her head, "Actually, I can't help you with any of them. Xiang Rong, you may have escaped from today, but there will be a tomorrow. I cannot help you cancel every engagement, so in the end, you still need to rely on yourself. If you want to change your fate, you cannot rely on others. You need to become strong yourself. Think about what second sister taught you in the past. If you are really not satisfied, then fight for it yourself. You are only eleven years old. Even if this engagement is set, so what? Four years, four years is enough for a lot of things to happen. "
She did not know if Xiang Rong would understand if she said this. She just looked at the girl who still had her hair tied up in a bun leave while deep in thought. In the end, she could not bear it.
She ordered Wang Chuan: "Go investigate Yu Qianyin."
Wang Chuan did not have any doubts. He nodded and was about to leave, but just as he turned around, he was called back by Feng Yu Heng: "Wait … … forget it."
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