Once Feng Yu Heng's words came out, Feng Jin Yuan was almost immediately able to determine that Xuan Tianming was not in the imperial carriage. He angrily leaped up from the ground and pointed at his second daughter's nose, loudly cursing: "Evil creature!"
Feng Yu Heng did not make a sound. In regards to someone like Feng Jin Yuan who did not have a good memory after being beaten, she could no longer be bothered to speak. It was Xuan Tian Yan who stopped Feng Jin Yuan from the side, advising him: "For the matter of the manor's funeral, Lord Feng should prioritize the matriarch's funeral. You must not get angry. The matter just now was also my fault. It was I who recognized Ninth Brother's imperial carriage that caused Lord Feng to misunderstand. I hope that Lord Feng will be magnanimous enough to forgive me. "
It had to be said that when Feng Jin Yuan was still the prime minister, he could not give Xuan Tian Yan, a prince that was not favored by Emperor Tianwu, but now, he did not have the ability to do so. As a mere fifth-rank official, he couldn't even invite a proper guest to the Old Madam's funeral. It was already the third day, and he hadn't even received thirty taels of silver. Not to mention, a prince had personally come to visit. That was something he didn't even dare to hope for. But now, one had come. Regardless of what this prince's position in the imperial family was, in any case, he was still a prince. At a time like this, he could not refuse to give him face.
Thinking like this, Feng Jin Yuan quickly turned away from Feng Yu Heng and saluted to Xuan Tian Yan, saying: "Your Highness is truly too much for this official. For his Highness the fifth prince to come and offer condolences to my mother, this official … is truly unable to repay you." As he spoke, he really did squeeze out a few tears.
Xuan Tian Yan quickly consoled him then pointed at the things in the carriages that he had brought and said to Feng Jin Yuan: "It's just a small token. I hope that Lord Feng will not refuse."
Refuse? Feng Jin Yuan's eyes were about to light up. How could he refuse? But he still needed to say some polite words, thus he bowed once more and said: "Your Highness truly treats this official well. This official is extremely grateful."
The two chatted for a while, and Feng Jin Yuan was about to invite Xuan Tian Yan into the manor. Xuan Tian Yan turned around and looked at Feng Yu Heng, saying with a kind expression: "Will county princess not get out of the carriage?"
Feng Yu Heng also replied politely, "Yes, of course. Fifth Brother, after you." Although she said that, she did not move at all.
Xuan Tian Yan acknowledged that he did not have the ability to argue with her; moreover, he had come today for an important matter, thus he only nodded and followed Feng Jin Yuan into the Feng manor. The things that he had brought were carried into the Feng manor by the servants. After a few days of mourning, they finally saw a proper funeral, and it was sent by a prince. The Feng family had finally regained some face.
Feng Yu Heng got up and got out of the carriage, ordering Huang Quan: "Send Xiang Rong back to the county princess' manor first." She then said to An Zou: "Quickly go to the Imperial Palace Yu to deliver the things and return the carriage."
An Zou nodded and left on his horse. Huang Quan carried Xiang Rong back to the county princess' manor, and Wang Chuan followed Feng Yu Heng into the Feng manor. The two followed the two in front of them toward Peony courtyard's mourning hall.
In truth, it had to be said that Emperor Tianwu did not like Xuan Tian Yan, but this situation had changed over the past few months. Ever since Feng Yu Heng whipped Xuan Tian Ye to the point that he could not take care of himself, and ever since Emperor Tianwu ordered the death of concubine An, the fifth prince's personality had changed. He no longer spent his days indulging in wine and women. Instead, he became interested in cooking, and he would often make some delicious food to send to Emperor Tianwu. In the beginning, Tianwu did not eat it, but after a while, he began to eat it. Slowly, Xuan Tian Yan was able to get involved with the court. Although he did not get involved too deeply, it was better than before.
Feng Yu Heng thought the entire way, and she had already stepped over the threshold of the mourning hall. Aside from Han shi, all of the wives and concubines of the Feng manor were keeping vigil. The Cheng shi sisters first nodded to Feng Yu Heng before bringing An shi and Jin Zhen to pay respects to Xuan Tian Yan.
Xuan Tian Yan quickly stopped them and very sensibly said: "You are still in mourning. There's no need to be overly courteous. I came to offer incense to the elder madam."
After he spoke, he did not pay any attention to the others. Receiving three sticks of incense from a servant, he raised them above his head and very solemnly bowed three times. The angle at which he bowed caused Feng Jin Yuan's heart to tremble. He thought to himself, this fifth prince is too honest. Why is he bowing so deeply when paying respects to the family of an official?
Xuan Tian Yan's actions caused the Cheng shi sisters to look at each other. They then both furrowed their brows. Cheng Jun Man glanced at Feng Yu Heng and saw that Feng Yu Heng did not have any special reaction. Instead, she had a calm and understanding expression. Only then did she calm down slightly.
Sure enough, as everyone expected, after Xuan Tian Yan placed the three sticks of incense in the incense burner, he turned around and looked around the mourning hall. He then asked: "Why do I not see the manor's fourth young miss?"
Feng Jin Yuan's expression was not too good, as he stammered: "She suffered a small injury and is resting in her room."
"What?" Upon hearing that Feng Fen Dai had been injured, Xuan Tian Yan immediately became anxious. Grabbing Feng Jin Yuan's arm, he loudly said: "How did she get injured? Is it serious? "
Feng Jin Yuan did not know how he should respond. Instead, it was Feng Yu Heng who spoke up: "For the sake of protecting grandmother, fourth sister was beaten by the mob. Later on, she was beaten by father. It's already been a few days, yet she is still unable to get out of bed."
She spoke casually; however, this caused Xuan Tian Yan to tremble with fear. He angrily glared at Feng Jin Yuan: "Lord Feng, why did you beat your own daughter?"
Feng Jin Yuan fiercely glared at Feng Yu Heng and quickly explained: "Your Highness is mistaken. There was never such a thing as beating. Quickly, quickly, do not listen to this girl's nonsense. Fen Dai only suffered a light injury. It's not serious. Because the manor's children keep vigil at night, they are not here during the day. "
Xuan Tian Yan snorted and flicked his sleeve: "Since that's the case, I wish to visit the fourth young miss. I wonder if Lord Feng has any objections?"
"This …" Feng Jin Yuan was a little troubled. It was not that he did not want Xuan Tian Yan to go. The Feng family had already fallen to such a state, and the third prince had already been crippled after what had happened last night. If the fifth prince could rush out and stand with the Feng family at this time, the ones that would benefit would be them. It was just that with Fen Dai's current injuries, he feared that Xuan Tian Yan would become angry after seeing them!
Seeing Feng Jin Yuan stand in place with a troubled expression, Xuan Tian Yan helplessly shook his head and said: "Lord Feng, this prince will not trouble you. It does not matter if fourth young miss' injuries are light or serious. Either way, no matter how serious her injuries are, this prince can accept them. I came today to first offer my condolences to elder madam Feng. Second, I wanted to discuss the marriage between me and the fourth young miss with Lord Feng. Back then, the matter of the Feng family canceling the marriage was forgotten, but today, I will say it here. As long as Lord Feng agrees to this marriage, I will definitely give the Feng manor a satisfactory betrothal gift. "
Feng Jin Yuan's eyes lit up, and he nearly nodded in agreement, but he still had some reason. This was a mourning hall. Speaking of this matter in front of the matriarch was not too good. Thus he took a couple steps back and turned to the side. Facing Xuan Tian Yan, he gestured for him to go ahead and said: "Would your Highness please follow this official to Pine courtyard to speak."
Xuan Tian Yan did not say anything and left. Feng Jin Yuan also followed behind.
Feng Yu Heng watched the two leave then turned her head to speak with Wang Chuan: "Take a guess, what will Feng Jin Yuan extort this time?"
How could Wang Chuan guess, only saying: "He will definitely extort."
But Feng Yu Heng had an understanding. She knew what Feng Jin Yuan wanted the most.
Inside the Feng manor's study in Pine courtyard, Xuan Tian Yan openly said to Feng Jin Yuan: "I will definitely take the fourth young miss. Lord Feng, name a price!"
His words were too direct, and even Feng Jin Yuan found it a little hard to accept. But even if he found it hard to accept, he knew that the fifth prince, Xuan Tian Yan, was his present.
The only bit of power that could be grasped. Moreover, these daughters of his had been waiting for a price. Aside from Feng Yu Heng, whom he could not control, the others were all chess pieces on his path to power, including Feng Zirui. But since he had been asked to name a price, he would need to think carefully about this price. Feng Jin Yuan turned around and paced around the study. He really did look like he was thinking seriously; however, this caused Xuan Tian Yan to shrug and smile.
"Lord Feng." He spoke up, "I know what you need the most right now, and I have already made plans to help you this time. As for the other betrothal gifts, I will do my best to prepare them for the sake of the fourth young miss. Aside from this, I hope that Lord Feng will not have too many extravagant hopes. A wise man submits to circumstances, and do not take advantage of I's feelings and extort. Even kittens have times when they are anxious. Don't force I to give up. "
Feng Jin Yuan was startled and suddenly realized who he was scheming with and what he was scheming with. A prince, and it was the fifth prince that was renowned for his romantic affairs. On what basis did he truly believe that a single Feng Fen Dai would be able to tie down his heart! If he was truly forced to give up, then it would be like drawing water with a wicker basket.
Thinking like this, he quickly stopped and anxiously said: "No, no! Your Highness is overthinking it. How could that be. This official is just … just … "He stammered for a while then gritted his teeth and said:" If your Highness is referring to this official's current problem with this residence, then this official will thank your Highness for coming to my rescue! "
Xuan Tian Yan nodded with satisfaction, "I have asked around. You are unable to bring out the deed for this residence, so there is no way to get a new residence. How about this, I will give the Feng manor another residence. I do not want the two that you already have. Is that alright? "
Feng Jin Yuan rejoiced internally, but he still made a request: "This official does not want the new residence. Can your Highness exchange the new residence for banknotes?"
"Hm?" Xuan Tian Yan was puzzled. He then thought of the crux of the matter and quickly said: "You are saying that even if you do not want the new residence that father Emperor gave you, it would not be enough to cover the Feng manor's current residence? It's fine. I will help you make up the difference. "
Feng Jin Yuan rubbed his hands, "Is your Highness' words true?"
Xuan Tian Yan frowned and said: "I am asking to marry your daughter. Of course, these words are not false."
Feng Jin Yuan let out a long sigh. That large stone that had been weighing on his heart was finally lifted a little.
Xuan Tian Yan asked him: "Speak, how much do you need?"
Feng Jin Yuan carefully said: "One million taels."
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