Cheng Jun Man's words caused Feng Jin Yuan to become dazed, as he asked in a daze: "What loan? Where would a loan come from? "
"Naturally, it's a loan for the 200 thousand taels owed to second young miss." Cheng Jun Man blinked and solemnly told him: "The money was borrowed by the elder madam, and it was spent on the Feng family. Second young miss is only 13 years old and has not yet become of marriageable age. Moreover, even if she becomes of marriageable age, she will be marrying into the imperial family. She will be entering the imperial family's genealogy, and she will not be shouldering the Feng family's debts. Today, second young miss brought out the 200 thousand taels to resolve the Feng family's urgent situation. We should be grateful, but we definitely cannot accept it as a matter of course. That's why husband must write a loan and set a deadline to return the money. Only then will we not become a subject of ridicule, and we will not be looked down upon by the children. "
Her words caused Feng Jin Yuan's face to turn red then white. He hated that he could not find a hole to crawl into, but it was at this time that Zirui spoke up, saying: "Zirui has not returned to the capital for half a year. This family has already been ruined by father to the point that they can't even bring out a measly 200 thousand taels?"
Feng Jin Yuan opened his mouth and was about to retort when Zirui spoke up once more: "I remember that before the eldest princess of Qian Zhou married into the family, I heard that father had used a large amount of money to buy things for her." While he spoke, he shook his head, "Father, you are the head of the family, but why do you only think about yourself when you do things. Why can you not think a little more about your children?"
Zirui was the youngest and the shortest, but the words that he spoke were more like an adult. Being scolded by such a young child, Feng Jin Yuan truly had no way of keeping his old face. He trembled and pointed at Zirui, wanting to curse a bit; however, Cheng Jun Mei spoke up first, saying: "Young master is the Emperor's junior brother. Husband must think carefully before acting."
Feng Jin Yuan felt that he was living a very sullen life. One daughter was a county princess, and he could not scold or hit her. The other son was the Emperor's junior brother, and there was nothing he could do about him. The official and official wives were the Empress' nieces. Normally, he could only flatter them, and only the matriarch could speak with him. But now, the matriarch had passed away.
His heart was in pain. Finally, his nose turned sour and he began to cry.
This was the first time he had shed tears since the old lady passed away. He walked towards the mourning hall while crying. When he knelt in front of the old lady's coffin, his cries turned into howls.
The others also followed and quietly stood there watching him cry. Only when he was tired of crying and his voice became soft did Cheng Jun Man say, "If Old Master is unwilling to bear this debt, then use the two estates left behind by Old Madam to repay it."
Feng Jin Yuan did not have any objections and casually nodded. This matter could be considered as agreed.
Feng Yu Heng indifferently looked at the room full of people with their own thoughts and sneered in her heart. She then opened her mouth and said: "Two residences, one for Xiang Rong and one for Fen Dai. Consider it as me adding to the dowry for my younger sisters when they get married." After saying this, she once again pulled Zirui and Xiang Rong's hands and returned to Tong Sheng pavilion.
Along the way, Xiang Rong said to her: "Second sister, that residence was obtained by you using money. Xiang Rong does not want it."
She was not in a good mood and only shook Xiang Rong's hand, saying: "Since it was given to you, just accept it. In the future, no matter who you marry, it will look good if you have a bit more dowry. That way, you will not be bullied by your in-laws. If the old lady went to borrow money for other purposes, I would not care about this matter, but she was doing it out of kindness. It was for the old family's granduncles to settle down in their new residences. Back when we returned to Feng Tong county to pay respects to the ancestors, the clan elder treated me quite well. I did not lose out on this amount of money. "
With this being said, if Xiang Rong continued to refuse, she would appear delicate, thus she nodded and sincerely said: "Thank you, second sister."
The group returned to Tong Sheng pavilion. Upon entering the manor, Zirui rushed inside. Feng Yu Heng raised her head to look and saw Yao Xian with his arms wide open, waiting for the child to jump into him.
Seeing Zirui being picked up by Yao Xian, the grandparent and grandchild spun around in circles. It was as though she had returned to when she was young. She had also been carried by her grandfather like this, spinning and spinning endlessly. She would even tug on her grandfather's beard and call him a deity. All of this seemed to have happened yesterday, but in the blink of an eye, it had already been a lifetime. Fortunately, her master had taken pity on her, and she was able to reunite with her grandfather in Dashun. This was the greatest fortune amidst the misfortune.
She walked forward and patted Zirui, saying: "Grandfather is getting old. With you being so heavy, you will tire grandfather out."
Zirui hugged Yao Xian's neck and refused to let go. He seriously said: "Then Zirui will start eating less today. Let your body become lighter. Like this, grandfather can continue to hold Zirui in his embrace."
Yao Xian laughed loudly. Holding Zirui, he walked towards Yao shi's courtyard. While walking, he said: "Just eat as much as you want. No matter how heavy you are, grandfather will be able to carry you. But right now, you need to go see your mother. She really misses you! "
Feng Yu Heng watched the old and young walk away. The smile on her face did not fade for a long time. Xiang Rong tugged at her sleeve: "Second sister, I'm really hungry."
Feng Yu Heng was also hungry. Originally, she wanted to return to the manor and eat. Who knew that there would be many matters in the Feng manor. With this delay, the sky had already turned dark.
She quickly ordered the servants to prepare food. Then she brought Xiang Rong back to her own courtyard.
Just as the food was brought out, Yao Xian also arrived. The three sat at the table and ate together. Xiang Rong ate while staring at Yao Xian. This caused Yao Xian to feel a little uncomfortable. He put down his bowl and touched his face. He helplessly said: "Third girl, if you continue staring like this, grandfather will not be able to eat."
Xiang Rong let out a "pft" and laughed. She quickly helped Yao Xian pick up his chopsticks and placed them back in his hands, saying with a smile: "It's no good for grandfather to not be able to eat. Xiang Rong just missed grandfather. Ever since grandfather left the capital with uncle and cousins, Lady Yao and second sister also left. Xiang Rong has been waiting in the manor for you to return every day. Now that you have finally returned, I am very happy."
Mentioning the past, they could not help but feel emotional. Yao Xian patted Xiang Rong's head and helplessly said: "You can only blame that father of yours for being a good-for-nothing. He did not properly dote on his own children. All he wanted was to climb up the social ladder. Even now, he has fallen to this state. As I see it, his heart has not given up."
Feng Yu Heng shook her head, "Whether or not his heart will give up, it's just that he no longer has the position of Empress that Feng Chen Yu gave him. Who knows who he will target." As she spoke, she looked towards Xiang Rong. Xiang Rong's expression sank. She already understood her sister's meaning. "Don't be afraid." He patted the back of Xiang Rong's hand. You are still young. Even if Feng Jin Yuan targets you, that will be a matter of a few years later. Who knows what will happen in these four years.
"That's right." Yao Xian agreed with these words, "Who knows what will happen tomorrow. Third girl, don't think too much."
Xiang Rong nodded and forced a smile.
Feng Yu Heng had no intention of advising her any further. Either way, there were still four more years. This girl still needed some more training. But right now, there was something that needed to be done. She discussed it with Yao Xian: "Grandfather, can you come with me to the palace tomorrow?"
"What? Go to the palace? "Yao Xian was stunned then repeatedly waved his hand:" No good, no good! It's not like you don't know, I … "He paused at this point and looked at Xiang Rong. He then changed the topic:" It's not like you don't know, this time, I went against an imperial decree and returned to the capital. The old Emperor still has not allowed me to return. "
Xiang Rong was a sensible child. How could she not understand the situation, thus she quickly finished the last bite of food in her bowl. Putting down her bowl and chopsticks, she said: "Grandfather, second sister, you two chat for a while. I will go play with Zirui for a while. That little guy has not returned for a long time. I really miss him. "After saying this, she got up and ran off.
Yao Xian watched Xiang Rong run off and helplessly shook his head, "This third girl seems to be very close to Yao Xian. Unfortunately, I could not find too many memories of her in Yao Xian's memories."
Feng Yu Heng told him: "That's because the real Yao Xian really hates Feng Jin Yuan's concubines. Even if An shi was brought in by Yao shi, he still felt uncomfortable. The Yao family has a rule. Men do not take in concubines, and women do not become concubines. But Feng Jin Yuan's concubines were brought into the manor one after another. Tell me, what good impression could the real Yao Xian have of a concubine's child. "
The old man nodded, "That's true. I say, Heng Rong, you clearly know that I am not the real Yao Xian. Why are you still trying to get me into the palace? In old Yao Xian's memories, there are quite a few shadows of that Emperor. The two of them are very close. If I were to expose myself, wouldn't I be in trouble? "
Feng Yu Heng laughed, "Grandfather, oh grandfather, what is there to expose yourself? Your soul is living in this body. It's not a disguise. No matter who, no matter how they expose you, you are the real Yao Xian! "
But he still waved his hand: "No, no, I am not mentally prepared to enter the palace."
"What is there to prepare?" Feng Yu Heng was helpless, "Although the current Emperor is someone with a short temper to others, in reality, he is a very loyal person. Moreover, I hope that grandfather will enter the palace tomorrow for the sake of delaying the Emperor. I hope that he will stop bothering imperial concubine Yun."
"Consort Yun?" Yao Xian was stunned again. Then, he tried his best to search his mind. There seemed to be some impression, but it was not deep.
Feng Yu Heng looked at him and knew that there was no hope, but she still asked unwillingly: "You really can't remember anything? Consort Yun is His Ninth Highness's biological mother. Grandfather, this Consort Yun has a strange obsession with Yao Xian! "
The old man thought for a while and shook his head helplessly, "I can't think of anything. In old Yao Xian's memories, I can only find that he lived in a mountain for a long time when he was young. During that time, he was treating a person. It was a woman around 20 years old, but I can't remember the details. Even the woman's appearance is vague."
Feng Yu Heng furrowed her brow. She thought about how Yao Xian treated a woman around 20 years old when he was young. That woman clearly could not be Consort Yun. The age was not right. Then who could it be?
She could not figure it out and was a little annoyed, but she still asked him unwillingly: "You really can't go into the palace? In fact, grandfather, even if you don't go tomorrow, you will have to go sooner or later. "
Yao Xian was very resolute, "Every day that can be delayed is a day. When the Yao family left the capital, he said that he would take good care of you and your mother, but he was still sent to such a remote place by Feng Jin Yuan to commit suicide. Just thinking about it makes me angry. I won't go into the palace! Even if I die, I won't go into the palace! "
Feng Yu Heng knew her grandfather's stubborn temper, so she did not try to persuade him any further. She just picked up a piece of pork rib for him: "Eat a little more. This was made by the chef of Refined Deity Building. You still don't know Refined Deity Building, right? When the Feng family's funeral is over, I will bring grandfather there to eat. "
While the grandfather and grandson were chatting, Huang Quan hastily ran in from outside the door "Young miss." She arrived in front of Feng Yu Heng and anxiously said: "This servant just came back from the government office and happened to run into Duan Mu Qing's group of carriages. I heard that they were returning to the North. But the curtain of the carriage was blown up by the wind. I saw that the person inside seemed to be … his Highness the third prince! "
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