Feng Yu Heng's actions caused the members of the Yao family to feel very moved. After all, her current status was different. She was Imperial Daughter Ji An that the Emperor had personally conferred. Also, this position of imperial daughter was something that she had obtained through her own merits. But now that Feng Yu Heng was willing to put down her status and kneel to pay respects to them, it meant that this child was not arrogant because of her high status. Instead, she respected her elders and was kind. She was the best Heng Heng that they had imagined in their hearts.
Between Yao Xian and Feng Yu Heng, there was naturally no need for this, but her uncles were too excited. Earlier, the eldest uncle, Yao Jing Jun, had patted Feng Yu Heng's head. This time, the second uncle, Yao Jing Xiao, and the third uncle, Yao Jing Yue, took the initiative to stand up. Going forward, they helped Feng Yu Heng up.
Feng Yu Heng felt her arm being held tightly by someone, but it was not a malicious grip. Instead, it was a grip that was filled with love that she did not know how to express. It made her sigh with emotion.
Her uncles and aunts were all curious, and her six older cousins were also eager to try. Unfortunately, Yao Xian did not give them the chance. He waved his hand and said: "Don't bother Heng Heng. Let her rest. Didn't you prepare tea and snacks? Bring them up, bring them up. We can talk while we eat. " Then he said to Feng Yu Heng: "You came back from the palace at this time, so you must have eaten dinner. I didn't let them prepare anything and only prepared tea and snacks. We can also talk."
Feng Yu Heng nodded, expressing that this arrangement was very good.
Soon, tea, snacks, and fruits were all brought up. There were two sets on each table. Feng Yu Heng's side also had special care. Eldest Madam Xu shi pointed at the exquisitely made snacks and said to Feng Yu Heng: "Look at how beautiful these things are. Just looking at them makes one's appetite rise! Alas, what a waste of my good skill in making desserts. I don't even have a daughter at home who can appreciate it. "As she spoke, she picked a piece for Feng Yu Heng and stuffed it into her mouth.
Feng Yu Heng felt that the food was indeed delicious, so she smiled and said, "Since the junzhu fu and Yao fu are right next to each other, I'll have someone open that small gate later. It'll be more convenient for us to move around. If Auntie doesn't find it annoying, Mr. Heng will come over every day for tea and pastries. "
These words made the Yao Family extremely happy. She came over every day for tea and snacks, which meant that they could see this cute little girl every day. For the Yao Family, this was the happiest thing in the world!
The whole family surrounded Feng Yu Heng and chatted for a long time. During this time, the eldest madam, Xu shi, successfully won the right to sleep with Feng Yu Heng tonight. She was so happy that she couldn't close her mouth. Second Madam Qin Shi laughed at her: "When Eldest Nephew was the top scorer in the high school, I didn't see Eldest Sister-in-law this happy. Really, in our family, boys are not as favored as girls."
Everyone agreed with these words. The Yao Family was a classic example of favoring girls over boys. This was a fact that everyone had long accepted. However, the words' top scorer 'made Feng Yu Heng stare blankly for a moment.
"What, this year's top scorer is eldest brother?" She glanced at Yao Shu. He had the appearance of a twenty-three or twenty-four year old with a face full of righteousness. Among the six children, he was the one who resembled Yao Xian the most.
Yao Xian laughed loudly, "That's right, this child casually took the exam and became the top scorer." Then he looked at his second grandson, Yao Sen, and third grandson, Yao Xuan, and said, "The two of them were the second and third place respectively. This year's imperial exam will be taken by our Yao Family."
Eldest Uncle, Yao Jing Jun, also nodded and said, "Father said that after not returning to the capital for many years, the situation in the capital has changed. The Yao Family can't be as low-key as before and cause the three of you to be bullied to that extent. Since we've returned, we must take advantage of the heavens. This time, we can't be bullied by others. "
Feng Yu Heng wasn't thinking about this matter. She asked Yao Xian: "On the way back, I heard people say that the new Prime Minister's Mansion of Zuo's Second Young Miss is betrothed to this year's top scorer. Could it be that it's eldest brother?"
When this was mentioned, the joy on the Yao Family's faces faded a bit. Although it wasn't to the extent that they were unhappy, there wasn't much joy.
Yao Xian said: "This marriage was something that Prime Minister Lu personally requested from the Emperor. The Emperor asked for my opinion, and I said that I would ask the child when I returned. In the end, your eldest brother said that he had met the Lu Family's Second Young Miss a few times, and that she was a pretty good girl. Only then did he agree to the marriage. "
Feng Yu Heng looked at Yao Shu and saw that the righteous youth's face was slightly red. It was obvious that he was embarrassed. She knew that her Eldest Cousin was interested in this person, so it wasn't convenient for her to say anything. She only smiled and said: "Then younger sister must congratulate eldest brother. Our Yao Family is marrying a daughter-in-law. Younger sister will definitely prepare a big gift for eldest brother."
"Ai." The Eldest Madam, Xu shi, let out a long sigh at this time. She looked at Feng Yu Heng and said: "Speaking of which, your father used to be the Left Prime Minister, and you are also the Second Young Miss of the Prime Minister's Mansion of Zuo. If this marriage is … ai!" Xu shi helplessly shook her head, "It's also because we don't have the good fortune. Otherwise, how good would it be to make the marriage even closer."
The Third Madam's Miao Clan hurriedly said: "It's not too late, not too late! Aren't there still five more? Heng, ah, take a look. Which one is pleasing to the eye! "
Feng Yu Heng facepalmed. Was this the market picking vegetables? Which one was pleasing to the eye? These were close relatives. In ancient times, there should be some common sense. Cousins and whatnot, they should be more careful.
Yao Xian also sternly warned everyone: "Our Yao Family is a medical family. Although you didn't understand this matter very well in the past, and of course, you all didn't inherit your father's business, so I need to emphasize this again. For example, Heng's relationship with our family is three generations of close relatives. She is a direct blood relative. According to medical regulations, direct blood relatives and collateral blood relatives within three generations are prohibited from intermarrying. Otherwise, the offspring born will have an extremely high probability of being unhealthy. Do you all understand? "
They didn't understand. In the ancient people's view, cousins couldn't intermarry. However, the marriage between cousins was a joyous matter that would make the marriage even closer. However, since Yao Xian had said so, everyone believed and worshipped Yao Xian and quickly accepted this view. Xu shi smiled and said: "Father, don't worry. Daughter-in-law has remembered it. Also, our Heng already has His Ninth Highness's engagement. It's not something that anyone can steal from her. "
Feng Yu Heng listened to the Yao family speak. Although nobody clearly expressed their views on the Lu Family, she could see that the Yao family did not like that daughter-in-law. Although it could not be considered disliking her, it was definitely not a marriage that they wanted.
Yao Xian said to Yao Shu: "The wedding will be in ten days. Starting tomorrow, our family should begin making preparations. The betrothal gifts have already been sent out. If there is anything else that you need to prepare, do it quickly."
Yao Shu nodded and stood up to give thanks to Yao Xian. After thinking a little more, he saluted to Feng Yu Heng and said: "Younger sister Heng, Lu Yao's maidservant has offended the Feng family's third young miss. Eldest brother will apologize on her behalf."
"Hm?" Without waiting for Feng Yu Heng to express herself, Xu shi spoke up first, "What happened?"
The others also began to ask, and only then did Yao Shu say: "I only heard about this matter before Heng Heng came. It was said that Lu Yao went to the Feng family's third young miss' shop to make a wedding dress. As a result, it was ruined by the embroiderer. Her maidservant became angry and caused a ruckus in the shop."
Feng Yu Heng quickly said: "It's fine. Third sister's skills are lacking and ruined the Lu Family's young miss' wedding dress. The other side asking for compensation is correct. I just returned to the capital today and did not have a chance to go to the Feng family. When I go tomorrow, I will definitely have Xiang Rong come to apologize. "
When she spoke, she deliberately said that the wedding dress had been embroidered by Xiang Rong. The members of the Yao family were all smart people and immediately understood. They immediately reacted: "It was embroidered by the third young miss?"
Yao Xian was also puzzled and asked: "Why was it embroidered by Rong girl? Isn't there an embroiderer in the shop? "
Yao Shu clearly did not think that such a thing would happen. He had only heard that the embroidery shop had ruined the wedding dress, and the Lu Family's maidservant had gone to cause a ruckus. This was originally not a big matter; however, he did not think that there would be such a thing involved. Thus he quickly asked: "Younger sister Heng, what do you mean? Eldest brother really did not know about this matter. "
Feng Yu Heng blinked, "Eldest brother did not know?" She then smiled and recounted the scene that she had seen on the streets when she had just entered the capital.
It would have been better if she had not said it. Once she said it, Yao Xian became angry and loudly shouted: "Nonsense! There is an embroiderer for the wedding dress. On what basis should the young miss personally do it? She even said such ugly things. Do the people of the Prime Minister's Mansion of Zuo have any manners? "
Feng Yu Heng quickly consoled him: "Grandfather, you absolutely must not get angry. Say, what are you getting angry at a maidservant for! Let's just forget about this matter. After all, Xiang Rong had indeed ruined the dress. If eldest brother is able to mediate a bit, then Xiang Rong will not have to pay for the dress, alright? "
She said this very sincerely. After all, if this matter had happened in someone else's home, she really would have asked for justice and face for Xiang Rong. However, who knew that the other party would be marrying into the Yao manor. There was no way for her to continue arguing about it. Not for anything else, but for this family of relatives, she needed to say a few good words to Xiang Rong's side to suppress this matter.
Yao Shu felt especially guilty. After all, Lu Yao had not married into the family yet, and the two had only met a few times. Compared to Feng Yu Heng, he still doted on this younger sister more. There was also the Feng family's third young miss. He had met her when she was young, and he still remembered her cute appearance; however, he did not think that Lu Yao would cause her to suffer.
He looked gratefully at Feng Yu Heng then cupped his hands and bowed deeply, "Younger sister Heng is magnanimous. Eldest brother will remember this favor."
These words caused Feng Yu Heng to feel a little embarrassed. How was she magnanimous. She was a person that held grudges the most. It was just that there were some things that she had to give.
Yao Xian saw that Feng Yu Heng did not want to pursue the matter, so this matter was considered over. But the impression of the Lu Family's second young miss was greatly reduced in the hearts of the Yao family.
That night, Feng Yu Heng went to sleep with the head madam, Xu shi, as promised. As a result, Xu shi hugged her arm and chatted for half the night. When she finally managed to fall asleep in the latter half of the night, she continued to hug her. It was as though she was hugging a doll.
Feng Yu Heng smiled bitterly and thought to herself that the Yao family really needed to add a daughter. Otherwise, these relatives would go crazy thinking about it. She hoped that her eldest cousin and the Lu Family's young miss would be able to live happily and give birth to a beautiful daughter. This family would be considered complete.
The next day, after eating breakfast in the Yao manor, the three cousins went to court. Feng Yu Heng brought Yao Xian back to her own imperial daughter's manor. Upon entering the manor, she immediately said: "Grandfather, there are a few things that you must help with."
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