Dashun's laws clearly stated that only officials of standard third rank and above had the right to marry and promote to concubines. For those of standard third rank and below, it did not matter how many concubines you took in. It did not matter if you treated them a little better, but they definitely could not become concubines.
Han shi's mind was filled with romantic thoughts. She was completely focused on how to obtain favor in the manor and how to increase her and Fen Dai's statuses. How could she possibly know anything about Dashun's laws. Once Cheng Jun Man said this, Han shi immediately became angry, "Why can they not be accepted? Who said that they cannot be accepted? Who cares about the heavens and the earth, and who cares about what concubines are accepted? "
Once these words came out, Feng Jin Yuan's face immediately turned white. Kneeling on the ground, his legs trembled. Cheng Jun Mei did not say another word. Taking a couple steps forward, she raised her hand and slapped Han shi's face twice. This caused Han shi's eyes to turn golden.
In the end, Feng Jin Yuan was still worried about the child in her belly. Hearing the two slaps, he turned around to stop them; however, Cheng Jun Man said: "Husband, these two slaps are saving her life."
The mouth that Feng Jin Yuan had opened immediately closed. That's right, they were saving Han shi's life. He looked at Han shi with a look of disappointment, "Officials of standard third rank and below cannot take in concubines. This is Dashun's law. This was set by his Majesty. Han shi, how many heads do you have?"
Upon hearing this, Han shi was dazed. She then began to feel a lingering fear. How many heads did she have to actually dare to curse the Emperor? If word of this got out, would she still be alive?
Once this thought surfaced, she subconsciously turned to look at Feng Yu Heng. Feng Yu Heng raised an eyebrow and asked her: "Concubine mother Han, what are you looking at this county princess for? It was you that insulted his Majesty. What is it, so many ears heard it, yet you still want to frame this county princess? "
Han shi was startled and quickly shook her head: "No, no." She then lowered her head, not daring to say anything else.
Feng Yu Heng, however, raised her voice and asked her: "Then in regards to the matter of concubines, do you have anything else you want to say?"
Han shi gently bit her lower lip and shook her head with great unwillingness: "No." She then muttered: "How could elder madam not even know about this?"
"Hmph." Feng Yu Heng shrugged and snorted, "Whether or not grandmother knows, you need to ask her. If you really feel wronged, this county princess can send you to see her."
"No, no, no!" Han shi desperately shook her head........
Han shi had been frightened by Feng Yu Heng and the Cheng shi sisters. She no longer dared to remain there, as she left. While leaving, she shouted: "Husband, you must call a doctor for the fourth young miss!"
How could Feng Jin Yuan have such thoughts. Instead, it was Cheng Jun Man who called for Fen Dai to be carried out. She then ordered for a doctor to be called.
Just as the mother and daughter finished taking care of things, a male servant quickly ran in from outside the hall. While running, he shouted: "Second young miss! The young master has returned to the manor! "
The words young master has returned to the manor shocked everyone in the mourning hall. Even Feng Yu Heng was shocked. Why had Zirui suddenly returned?
While she was feeling puzzled, she saw a young man quickly walk over from outside the mourning hall. The young man was wearing a set of black clothes and was in high spirits. His eyes were sharp, and he had the appearance of a graceful young master.
If that was not Feng Zirui, who else could it be.
She stepped forward to welcome him. When the young man saw his elder sister, the sharp eyes of a young adult immediately became misty. Without any ambition, he dove into Feng Yu Heng's embrace and very awkwardly said: "Could it be that elder sister doesn't miss Zirui?"
Feng Yu Heng's heart immediately melted.
It had to be said that in this world, aside from Xuan Tianming, who else could cause her to feel so close to him and also had a responsibility that she could not avoid? That person was Feng Zirui. But it was also because of this that she did not dare to have too much contact with Zirui. She had too many enemies. If they only targeted her, Feng Yu Heng was not afraid of anything. What she was afraid of was the other side reaching their hands out to Zirui. Yao shi had already suffered once, and Xiaoshan Academy's kitchen had been set on fire once. Fortunately, Zirui was fine. If this child had been harmed because of her, she did not dare imagine what she would have done.
Feng Yu Heng settled her emotions and reached out to hug her younger brother in her embrace. She gently said: "How could I not miss you? Elder sister thinks about Zirui every day. It's just that Zirui needs to study. As long as he learns true skills, he will be able to protect himself in the future."
Zirui raised his head from her embrace and added: "Not only will he protect himself, but he will also protect elder sister." After saying this, he seemed to know what Feng Yu Heng wanted to ask, so he lowered his voice and quietly said to her: "It was brother Ban Zou who brought me back." He then raised his voice a little and said: "Because many of the country's provinces were flooded, many of my classmates' families were affected. Head teacher decided to have the entire academy rest for a month." After he finished speaking, he struggled out of Feng Yu Heng's embrace. He then turned to Feng Jin Yuan and saluted: "Zirui greets father." He was refined and courteous, but there was a lack of intimacy. It was as though he was facing an unfamiliar elder. The word father was not a concept to him.
Feng Jin Yuan looked at this son that he had not seen for half a year and could not help but feel emotional. Ever since Feng Zi Hao died, he had become more and more satisfied with this son of his. He also wanted to take care of him more and more. But there was nothing he could do. He was imperial tutor Ye Rong's personal disciple, and he was the current Emperor's junior disciple. He spent most of his time studying at Yun Lu Academy. Not to mention taking care of him, even seeing him once was difficult.
He felt emotional and subconsciously reached out, wanting to hug this son; however, he heard Zirui continue: "Zirui came back in a hurry and only found out about grandmother's death after entering the capital. My heart is filled with grief." After saying this, he turned and kneeled in front of the mourning hall. He kowtowed three times then said: "This unfilial grandson Zirui kowtowed to grandmother. Zirui spent most of his time studying outside and was unable to be filial to grandmother. This is Zirui's fault. I hope that grandmother will not blame me in the underworld."
The hand that Feng Jin Yuan had extended froze in midair. He was a little embarrassed, but Zirui was kowtowing to the matriarch, so he could not say anything. He could only put his hand down with a gloomy expression then say: "You just came back. Go rest for now."
Zirui did not get up. He only turned around and said to Feng Jin Yuan: "Zirui is not tired. Zirui will keep watch over grandmother tonight. It is father that should go back and rest. The days in prison were hard. Father just came out, so you must be tired. "
Feng Jin Yuan's heart was filled with anger, as he rushed to ask: "Who told you that father was in prison?"
Zirui shook his head, "Nobody told me. Father is still wearing prison clothes. I can guess that you just returned to the manor."
Only then did Feng Jin Yuan remember that he did not have a chance to change his clothes after returning. He could not help but feel annoyed. No longer able to say anything else, he turned around and quickly left.
Seeing Feng Jin Yuan leave, Jin Zhen thought a little then gritted her teeth and followed him out. An shi helplessly sighed and said: "I really don't know what they're thinking."
Feng Yu Heng faintly smiled, "Who cares about them. They can think whatever they want. As long as they don't target us, it's fine." After she finished speaking, she went forward and pulled Zirui up. Pointing at the Cheng shi sisters, she said: "Zirui greets the two mothers."
Zirui did not ask too much. Whatever Feng Yu Heng told him to do, he would do. He immediately saluted and paid respects to the two. Cheng Jun Man liked Zirui very much. Because it was the matriarch's funeral, she did not have anything good on her, thus she could only say: "Good child, mother will give you a gift later."
Feng Zirui could see that his elder sister had a close relationship with the two mothers, thus he did not hold back. He immediately nodded, "Many thanks, mother."
Feng Yu Heng advised the Cheng shi sisters and An shi: "You should go back first. Today is the first night, so it should be the younger generation keeping watch. I will personally stay here with Zirui and Xiang Rong. You can come back tomorrow morning to switch with us."
The people did not have any objections to this. After all, this was the rule, but Cheng Jun Man said: "County princess still needs to go into the palace tomorrow. You should rest well tonight. Whether or not you keep watch … it's fine."
Feng Yu Heng shook her head, "It's fine. This spirit is something that I want to keep watch. After all, that is my grandmother." After she finished speaking, she waved her hand and had the three return. She did not say anything else, as she pulled Zirui and kneeled with Xiang Rong.
The three saw that she was determined, thus they did not stop her. They only said a few words of advice before leaving the mourning hall. Xiang Rong had not seen Zirui for a long time. She gestured with her hand and quietly said: "You've grown taller again."
Without the elders present, Zirui finally recovered some of the liveliness that a child should have. After all, the matriarch was not very close to the two of them. Even if he wanted to squeeze out some tears, he could not, thus he simply gave up. Pulling Xiang Rong, he very sweetly said: "Third sister is becoming more and more beautiful."
Xiang Rong happily pinched his cheeks, "You really know how to speak!"
That night, the three siblings did not suffer much from keeping watch. It was just that Zirui was fatigued from the journey. In the latter half of the night, he leaned against Feng Yu Heng and fell asleep. He only woke up at dawn the next day.
The Cheng shi sisters arrived very early. Just as Zirui woke up, they arrived. After arriving, they quickly chased them away: "It's daybreak. Quickly go back and sleep. With us here, it's fine."
An shi also arrived very quickly. Feng Yu Heng saw that there was nothing wrong, thus she brought the two children back to Tong Sheng pavilion.
Zirui and Xiang Rong were extremely tired, as they fell asleep immediately. Feng Yu Heng, however, only closed her eyes for less than four hours before getting up once more. She did not have time to sleep. She needed to go to the Jing Palace today, and she also needed to go into the palace to treat Consort Yun. She had also received a gift from Imperial Concubine Gu Xian the day before, so she needed to go and notify her. With this sort of trip, she feared that it would be late at night.
She left Wang Chuan there to take care of Zirui. She then left with Huang Quan. Outside the county princess' manor, Ban Zou was personally driving the imperial carriage. Seeing her come out, he expressionlessly said: "I brought the child back for you. How will you thank me?"
Feng Yu Heng rolled her eyes at him, "What child. That's my younger brother. As for thanking you, how about I give you a few days off? "
Ban Zou shook his head, "Then don't thank me." He then pointed at the imperial carriage behind him: "Get in!"
Feng Yu Heng was preparing to get in the carriage. At this time, she heard Feng Jin Yuan suddenly shout from the Feng manor: "All of you, scram!"
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