It was not that Feng Jin Yuan did not want face. He simply did not have any face. After being released from prison and returning to the Feng manor, he had just changed his clothes and washed his face. Turning around, he charged over to the imperial daughter's manor to denounce them.
Coincidentally, Yao shi just happened to be sitting in the front yard. She and Feng Yu Heng had gotten into an argument and had not eaten dinner. She just sat in the yard and stared blankly at a plate of fruit. When Feng Jin Yuan arrived, it just so happened that the Imperial Guard was changing shifts. The manor's gate, which had been tightly shut, was opened, giving him the perfect opportunity to enter.
In the end, he was Feng Yu Heng's father. The Imperial Guard did stop him, but they could not kick him out. Moreover, when Feng Jin Yuan saw Yao shi, he took the initiative to speak with her. He said: "Since ancient times, women have paid particular attention to being faithful. They all pay particular attention to following the chicken that they marry. Yao shi, do you not feel that you are too shabby?"
Although Yao shi could plead for leniency for the Yao family in front of Feng Yu Heng, she still hated Feng Jin Yuan. Hearing Feng Jin Yuan say this sort of thing, she really wanted to slap him across the face. But in the end, she was just Yao Qian Rou. She was not Feng Yu Heng. She did not have the courage and courage. She could only stand in the yard on her own while facing Feng Jin Yuan and angrily gasping for breath; however, she was unable to say a single word.
Feng Jin Yuan spoke with vigor. Upon seeing Yao shi like this, he became even angrier, but he did not continue to curse. Instead, he changed his method. Using reason and emotion, he said: "Thinking back to when you married into the Feng family, the family treated you quite well. Although that sort of thing happened later on, if you want to blame someone, you should blame the Yao family for not living up to expectations. They caused trouble that implicated you and your children. How is this related to the Feng family? Think about it. Even if you did not marry into the Feng family and did not marry into another family, could it be that there was any other way to handle that matter? "
Yao shi did not understand why Feng Jin Yuan would suddenly say this sort of thing to her, but Feng Jin Yuan's words had successfully caused her to feel quite moved. This caused Yao shi to be unable to help but think in the direction that he had pointed out. Thinking like this, it did not matter. Yao shi suddenly realized that Feng Jin Yuan was correct. If this was any other family, the final choice would definitely be the same. So, the one in the wrong was not the Feng family, but … the Yao family?
This sudden realization caused Yao shi to feel a little absent-minded. Just as she wanted to ponder over who exactly was right and who was wrong, she heard Feng Jin Yuan continue: "If you still have a sense of shame as a woman, come back with me. I can act as though nothing happened in the past. You can still be my Feng family's concubine. If you really don't want to go back, then I will take Zirui away today. He is of the Feng family's bloodline, so he should live in the Feng family and live and die with the Feng family. "
Once these words were said, Yao shi was immediately dazed. She did not even have time to think about what Feng Jin Yuan had said about "a sense of shame." All that remained in her mind was that Feng Jin Yuan wanted to take Zirui away. In her heart, Feng Yu Heng was no longer her daughter. She only had Zirui left as her son. Now that Feng Jin Yuan wanted to take him away, what should she do?
Yao shi knew that what Feng Jin Yuan had said was correct. Zi Rui had the Feng family's blood running through his veins. If Feng Jin Yuan requested for Zi Rui to return to the Feng manor, this was something that could be explained anywhere. She did not have the slightest opinion on this matter. If she wanted to continue accompanying Zirui, then she could only return to the Feng family. But that Feng family …
Yao shi shuddered when she thought of it. The Feng family in her memories would eat people, and they would not even spit out bones. Of the people that could survive in that large residence, which one of them was not a genius among geniuses? She did not believe that she had that ability. She feared that once she returned, she would not even know how she died.
Feng Jin Yuan could see the hesitation in Yao shi's eyes. He knew that she was against the Feng manor. At the same time, he could see that for the sake of Zirui, this woman had been moved to return. Thus he gave it a push, advising: "In truth, there is no need for you to worry about it. The current Feng manor is no longer the Feng manor of the past. The Shen Clan has died, Chen Yu has died, the elder madam has died, and even Jin Zhen has died. Right, there is also Kang Yi, that criminal woman from Qian Zhou. She also died. Currently, the Feng manor's head wife is the Empress' niece. Not to hide it from you, but they are in cahoots with your daughter. If you return now, the people in the manor will only protect and take care of you. They will no longer be a threat. Yao shi, think about it carefully. "
It had to be said that Feng Jin Yuan's words were very enticing. Of course, Yao shi was clear on the current situation in the Feng manor. In truth, it was as Feng Jin Yuan had said. The current Feng manor was no longer the same as before. She also understood that with the Cheng shi sisters present, if she returned, nobody would dare touch her in the slightest.
Thinking like this, the look in Yao shi's eyes became even more relaxed. Just as Feng Jin Yuan felt that his deception was about to succeed, he heard a voice come from the corridor. It came from afar and came closer. It was clear and melodious, but it was also frightening. That was the voice that he did not want to hear the most. It was Feng Yu Heng saying: "Father, have you become addicted to resisting imperial decrees?"
Feng Jin Yuan reflexively felt his heart tremble, and his body also trembled. That appearance was as useless as it could be, but he was unable to control the fear that he felt for this daughter. Following Feng Yu Heng's approach, a formless pressure came over. Even the male servants that he had brought subconsciously retreated a couple steps.
He looked at Feng Yu Heng then looked at Yao Xian, who was behind her. He quickly averted his gaze and deliberately did not look; however, he said in a muffled voice: "This matter has nothing to do with resisting an imperial decree. Don't speak nonsense!"
"Nonsense?" Feng Yu Heng's voice became a little louder, as her tone was filled with doubt, "Could it be that father does not want to allow Zirui to attend school? Zirui's teacher is the head teacher of Yun Lu Academy, Ye Rong. Even the Emperor recognizes him as his junior brother, but now you want to confine Zirui in the Feng manor and not allow him to attend school. If this is not resisting imperial decrees, what is it? "
Feng Jin Yuan was stunned then sneered and said: "I did not say that Zirui would not be allowed to attend school."
Feng Yu Heng was even more puzzled. She specifically looked at the stunned Yao shi then asked him: "Since you want to allow Zirui to continue attending school, why are you using this sort of thing to threaten my mother into returning to the Feng manor? Zirui will need to return to Xiao Zhou soon. He will only be able to return twice a year. If my mother returns to the Feng manor, will she be able to take care of her son? "
Feng Yu Heng's words suddenly woke Yao shi up. She was startled and subconsciously asked Feng Jin Yuan: "What exactly is your intention in tricking me into returning?"
With his motives being guessed, Feng Jin Yuan's face alternated between red and white. It was a very spectacular sight. He mumbled for a while then suddenly said: "I want to bring your mother back, is that not okay? I miss her, is that not okay? "
Once these words were said, not to mention Feng Yu Heng, even Yao shi laughed. She laughed while looking at Feng Jin Yuan. It was as though she was looking at an idiot, but she also felt that she was an idiot. Just now, if it was not for Heng Heng coming, she would have been tricked. Zirui needed to attend school. Once he started, it would take many years. Also, the academy was in Xiao Zhou. Even if Feng Jin Yuan brought Zirui back to the Feng manor, how many days would that child be able to stay in the Feng manor? Wouldn't he still need to leave the capital to attend school. Feng Jin Yuan was clearly using this sort of method to trick her into returning. Yao shi was certain that Feng Jin Yuan must have some sort of plot for doing this because she understood Feng Jin Yuan too well. That person never did anything without a goal. Every word that he said and every action that he did had a strong goal. This time was no different.
Thinking of this, Yao shi asked: "Speak, what is your goal?"
Feng Jin Yuan was so angry that his eyes were about to spit fire; however, he could not say a single word.
Feng Yu Heng looked at the person before her and felt that Feng Jin Yuan had also become old. He was just over 35 years old, yet he looked as though he was about to reach 40. Especially after he had been demoted from the position of prime minister, this sort of senility had become even more apparent.
Of course, she was not in the mood to sympathize with whether or not this person was old. She just could not understand. For a person to give up on living a good life and insist on scheming against his own children and concubines, what sort of benefits would this bring him?
She opened her mouth and coldly said: "What is your goal? Does father not dare say it? Then let Heng Heng speak for you! My mother and younger brother are nothing more than hostages to you. You want to keep them at your side and hold them in your hands to restrain me, right? " Without waiting for Feng Jin Yuan to reply, she continued: "You have a concubine outside of Qian Zhou. You are unwilling to let that concubine die and want to bring her back to the manor. Unfortunately, the entire family is against it. You want me to be the first to agree. You know that as long as I nod, even if everyone else is unwilling, they will have to nod as well, right? That's why, for the sake of your women and children outside, you did not hesitate to take advantage of the women and children here. Feng Jin Yuan, have you torn off the skin on the left side of your face and pasted it on the right side when you had nothing better to do? That's why you have no face on one side and two faces on the other? "
Her words were truly harsh enough. This was something that Feng Jin Yuan had become accustomed to. His mental endurance had also been trained. Otherwise, if it was anyone else, they would have coughed up a mouthful of blood and died from anger after being spoken to by their own daughter.
Of course, this was something that he had brought upon himself. If the father was not kind, the child was destined to be unfilial. For a father that had done everything possible to harm his own daughter, Feng Yu Heng leaving him alive was already too benevolent.
Feng Yu Heng's words caused Feng Jin Yuan to fall silent for a long time. He was not reflecting. Instead, he was rejoicing. Using Yao shi and Zirui to restrain Feng Yu Heng, this was something that Feng Yu Heng had guessed correctly. Wanting her to allow Xiao Jing to enter the manor was also something that Feng Yu Heng had guessed correctly. But there was something else that Feng Yu Heng had not guessed. That was that he wanted to keep Yao shi at his side. This way, when Feng Yu Heng and Xuan Tianming set out to attack Qian Zhou, he would still have a trump card.
But this matter could not continue. At the very least, it could not continue today because Feng Yu Heng was already beginning to suspect something. If he continued to persist, it was very difficult to guarantee that the smart girl would think of this.
Feng Jin Yuan feigned anger and turned to leave, but he truly felt unreconciled. Turning his head back, he happened to see Yao Xian angrily glaring at him. The anger in his heart surged once more.
He simply turned back around and pointed at Yao Xian, loudly saying: "Yao Xian! Back then, your Yao family committed a great crime and was sent to Huang Zhou by his Majesty. Now, there is no imperial decree to return to the capital, nor is there any special amnesty. For you to so brazenly return to the capital, this is truly defying an imperial decree! Your Yao family should be executed to the ninth generation! Executed to the ninth generation! "
Clang!
Suddenly, the imperial daughter's manor's gates were kicked open from the outside, as a voice loudly shouted: "Fuck, We really want to see who dares to execute the ninth generation of the Yao family!"
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