Feng Yu Heng felt that she had been too soft-hearted. How could she be so foolish as to feel pity for Feng Jin Yuan when looking at him? How could she feel that this person was repentant after experiencing so much?
A dog cannot change its habit of eating shit. This was the best way to describe a person like Feng Jin Yuan.
Zirui did not know what had happened in front of the imperial daughter's manor early in the morning and could not help but ask: "Which girl?"
Feng Yu Heng said: "The one that you just saw on the street."
"Oh." Zirui nodded, but he was still puzzled, "What is father looking for her for?"
Feng Yu Heng snorted coldly, "What do you think?"
Feng Zirui was very smart and understood his father's personality very well. At this moment, hearing his elder sister say this, he immediately understood; however, he recalled what his elder sister had said earlier on the street. Thus he said to Feng Jin Yuan: "Whether it's looking at people or things, you can't just look at appearances. For example, the girl that you saw might be a man. "
These words could not be any more normal. The original intention was to say that Feng Jin Yuan was blind and had mistaken Feng Zhao Lian for a girl. But when these words reached Feng Jin Yuan's ears, they took on a different meaning. He felt that this brat was mocking him. He was using his own body to talk about things. What he wanted to say was not "a girl is a man." Instead, it was "a man is a woman."
Feng Jin Yuan immediately wanted to flip out. He felt that this son had truly been born for the sole purpose of humiliating him. It would be better to just strangle this sort of child to death.
But just as his anger began to rise, it was immediately suppressed. In the end, he still had a bit of reason and knew what he had come here for. He had already come to ask for help. If he now got into a conflict with Feng Zirui, perhaps he would have waited for nothing.
Thus he forcefully suppressed his anger and wanted to talk to Feng Yu Heng about the main topic; however, he heard Feng Yu Heng speak up first: "Father has been waiting in front of the imperial daughter's manor for half a day and night. Is there something you need from me?"
"That's right!" Feng Jin Yuan subconsciously replied.
However, he heard Feng Yu Heng say: "It shouldn't be just to ask about that girl?" While she spoke, her face was filled with disdain.
Feng Jin Yuan repeatedly waved his hand, "No, no, of course not."
She nodded. "That's good." Then, he stepped into the manor and said, "Come in. I have something to discuss with my father."
Feng Jin Yuan was startled. She had something to discuss with him? Good words! Since Feng Yu Heng had something to discuss with him, it was equivalent to giving him a chance to bargain. Of course, it couldn't be called bargaining. At least he wasn't too passive in coming here.
Thinking like this, he felt a bit more spirited. He followed behind Feng Yu Heng all the way to the main hall. The group sat down, and the servants served tea. Feng Jin Yuan was feeling anxious and rushed to ask: "What is it that you need from me?"
"En?" Feng Yu Heng was stunned. "Beg?" Then she laughed. "Father, you must be joking. What can I ask of you? Besides, even if I beg you, what can you do? "
Feng Jin Yuan was at a loss for words. If she wasn't begging him, then what did she mean when she said she wanted to discuss?
Without waiting for him to ask, Feng Yu Heng continued: "There is indeed a matter, but it's not a request. I figure it can be considered a notice." While saying this, she hugged Zirui, who was sitting in the same chair as her. She said to Feng Jin Yuan: "Zirui is the Feng family's son of the first wife. Father hasn't forgotten this matter, right?"
Feng Jin Yuan was puzzled, "How could I forget?"
"Then that's good." She nodded and continued: "As a father, I have a responsibility to provide for my children's growth. Father doesn't have any objections to this, right?"
Feng Jin Yuan still did not understand, but he knew that what Feng Yu Heng said was reasonable, thus he said: "Naturally."
"Un." She was very satisfied with this and finally reached the main topic: "Since that's the case, would father please prepare Zirui's school fees from this Autumn to next Autumn. Zirui will be returning to Xiao Zhou to attend school in a little while."
"Hm?" Feng Jin Yuan finally reacted, "What did you say?"
Feng Yu Heng repeated: "I said to have father prepare Zirui's school fees."
"School fees?" Feng Jin Yuan's mind went "boom." He finally understood what Feng Yu Heng meant. Zirui was the Feng family's son of the first wife. He was the head of the Feng family. Preparing school fees for the son of the first wife was a very normal thing, but … but where did he have the money?
Feng Jin Yuan's face was very awkward. Currently, the Feng manor did not have a single cent in the public accounts. Every month, they relied on the money sent by the fifth prince to survive. But who knew how the fifth prince calculated it. Aside from the expenses for the servants and the Feng manor's daily necessities, there would not even be half a tael of silver left after a month of spending. Often, it would be used up in the current month, and the next month's money would just be sent over. It was just perfect. Now that he had to prepare Zirui's school fees, he was truly troubled.
For a while, he felt conflicted and did not know how he should respond. He then looked at the two children, who were eagerly waiting for him to speak; however, they were so ashamed that they could not even raise their heads.
Feng Yu Heng was well aware of what was going on. She sneered to herself, but she did not say anything. But Feng Zirui was unhappy. Frowning, he asked: "Could it be that father does not want to give Zirui this school fee? Could it be that father feels that Zirui is a burden to the Feng family? "
Feng Jin Yuan quickly said: "No, no. What are you saying."
"Since that's not the case, then why is it that when elder sister mentions my school fees, father is so troubled? You are also someone who has been the prime minister. You are also someone who has been the top scholar. Could it be that father does not know what studying means? Could it be that father does not want the Feng family to rise again? Oh. "As he spoke, he suddenly realized," I forgot. Father's hopes for the Feng family have never been on the boys. In father's eyes, the boys would at most be the top scholar in the exam. At most, they would be a minister of the people. But girls are different. Girls have unlimited possibilities to climb to the top. It is to the point that countless officials need to look at their faces. At the same time, her maternal family's power will also rise with the tide. She will be second only to one person and above everyone else. Father, my analysis is correct, right? "
In just a few words, Feng Jin Yuan's previous thoughts on Feng Chen Yu were completely clear. It was to the point that Feng Jin Yuan was a little dazed. This youngest son of his, when did he begin to understand so much?
Thinking like this, he immediately thought of Feng Yu Heng. Right, it must have been Feng Yu Heng who instilled these ideas in Zirui. Otherwise, based on Zirui's age and him not being at home for many years, how could he have such a thorough analysis?
Thinking of this, he could not help but look towards Feng Yu Heng. His attitude also became hostile.
Feng Yu Heng did not think much of it, but Zirui was very angry. He asked Feng Jin Yuan: "Father, why are you looking at elder sister like this? There is something that Zirui has always been curious about. Since father wants to rely on your daughter to gain power, why do you treat my elder sister so poorly? Not to mention that eldest sister is no longer alive, but even if she was still alive, based on eldest sister's abilities, she could not possibly have the same accomplishments as my elder sister. Moreover, could it be that father really cannot see the current situation? In this world, who exactly the Emperor wants to hand it over to, does father really not know? Zirui really cannot understand no matter what. Why is it that my elder sister is so outstanding, yet the Feng family still treats her like this. "
Feng Jin Yuan was scolded by this son until he truly wanted to find a hole to crawl into. At this time, however, he heard Feng Yu Heng sneer. She then patted Zirui's head and said: "It's pointless for you to say these things to father. He doesn't even want to pay for your school fees. With this sort of father, even if we have some great accomplishments in the future, it's impossible for us to think of him in the slightest. Just treat him as a stranger."
"No, no! You absolutely must not! "Feng Jin Yuan became anxious," Heng Heng, what sort of thing are you saying? Blood ties cannot be broken. How can you treat him as a stranger? "
Feng Yu Heng asked him: "You already treat us as enemies. If we treat you as a stranger, is that not considerate enough? What else do you want? "
Zirui also said: "That's right! Back then, for the sake of getting rid of me and elder sister, father spent quite a bit of money. That money added up should be enough to pay for the school fees for many of your sons, right? Father really is generous. "
Feng Jin Yuan directly denied it "There's no such thing! Those are just rumors. They're all rumors! "
Feng Zirui's small face puffed up in anger. Feng Yu Heng, however, had become accustomed to Zirui's expression. She just held onto him and had him calm down. Only then did she ask: "Then father's meaning is?"
"Zirui is my Feng family's son of the first wife. Father naturally needs to pay for his school fees. Also, I wonder how much it costs to study at Yun Lu Academy?"
Feng Yu Heng laughed to herself. This was not Zirui's first time going to school. Previously, it was the matriarch that took the initiative to provide some money from the manor's funds. Adding on her own allowance, it would not be as shabby as Zirui's first time going out. But Feng Jin Yuan did not have such a concept. Now that she had come to ask for school fees, he had agreed under her provocation; however, she did not know what sort of reaction he would have when he heard the amount of school fees.
"150 taels." Feng Yu Heng calmly said: "This is just the school fees. If we add in food, lodging, and other expenses, over the course of a year, 200 taels of silver would be a tight budget. But we also know that the Feng manor is no longer the same as it was in the past. That's why we can't ask father to provide for everything. Father only needs to provide 150 taels for school fees. As for the rest, as your elder sister, I will provide for it. "
She spoke casually; however, Feng Jin Yuan inhaled sharply.
150 taels?
It had to be known that the fifth prince only gave the Feng manor 50 taels each month. To put it plainly, these 50 taels were used to support the servants. There was also his own food and clothing. As for the Cheng shi sisters, An shi, Xiang Rong and Fen Dai, he could not take care of them. As for Fen Dai's side, the fifth prince naturally would not mistreat her. An shi and Xiang Rong had their own shops. The Cheng shi sisters, on the other hand, mostly lived in the palace to accompany the Empress.
But even if this was the case, 150 taels would take him three months to save without eating or drinking. How could he possibly take it out?
Feng Jin Yuan's brow was covered in sweat. The fifth prince's money was only given once a month. Even if he saved it now, it would be too late, right? In truth, 150 taels was not a large amount. If this was in the past, he would definitely not care about it. He could just casually take it from the manor's funds.
However, the current Feng manor was different from the past. How could he take out 150 taels?
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