Yao shi's change was something that Princess Wen Xuan already knew. In the beginning, it was not as if she had not advised her, but after advising her, she found that Yao shi had no intention of returning to the past. That "daughter is no longer the daughter of the past" thought had already taken root in her heart. Nobody could get rid of it.
In the past, she had thought that it was a stubborn and evil thought that Yao shi had after being poisoned by spirit-altering drug, but later on, she felt that it was a thought that Yao shi already had. It was just that she did not have the courage to express it. Later on, she used the fact that the effects of spirit-altering drug had yet to wear off to erupt. Perhaps it was because Yao shi felt that speaking about it made her feel better, so when the effects of spirit-altering drug wore off, she was still unwilling to wake up.
To Princess Wen Xuan, she did not really want to see Yao shi right now. She was avoiding her a little. Otherwise, based on their sisterly relationship, if Yao shi had moved to another courtyard, she would have gone over to take a look. Now, however, she was keeping a respectful distance. Unfortunately, she could not avoid her. Today, Yao shi had come and asked for an invitation to the Mid-Autumn Festival's banquet, saying that it was for her daughter. She immediately thought of the girl that looked exactly like Feng Yu Heng.
The maidservant advised her: "Princess, don't worry about another family's matters. Later on, princess will know that you are worrying about someone else. She will not be happy."
Princess Wen Xuan sighed and nodded, no longer thinking about Yao shi.
After Feng Fen Dai used the seventh prince as an excuse to get to know Feng Zhao Lian, Feng Zhao Lian really did run over to the Feng manor every day to drink tea and eat pastries with Fen Dai. At the same time, he would talk about the seventh prince's various deeds. Unfortunately, Fen Dai knew very little about the seventh prince. In the past, she could still use Xiang Rong to talk about some things, but Xiang Rong and Xuan Tianhua had not interacted much. After talking for two or three days, what else could she talk about? Slowly, the topic became cold, and it became Fen Dai talking about how the seventh prince was out of this world.
Feng Zhao Lian listened on the surface, but he smiled internally. He thought to himself that the Feng family's young miss wanted to do this sort of thing, but she did not do her homework. Her eloquence was far inferior to her second sister's! He just did not know, why exactly did she bring him into the Feng manor? She shouldn't really be using him to suppress Feng Xiang Rong, right? Feng Zhao Lian thought that it should not be such an idiotic reason. She would continue to observe.
But speaking of Feng Xiangrong, it was not that he had not met her before. When Feng Yu Heng had just returned, they had eaten together. But at that time, he had not met the Seventh Prince and did not know about the matter between Feng Xiangrong and the Seventh Prince. So throughout the meal, he did not even look at her properly. Thinking about it now, he could not even remember what Xiang Rong looked like.
"Younger sister Fen Dai, can you bring me to see the manor's third young miss?" Feng Zhao Lian made a request, "After hearing what you said over the past few days, I am truly a little curious about her."
Fendai nodded, "Of course." Following this, she asked Dong Ying: "But was Third Young Miss at the manor on that day?"
Dong Ying immediately replied, "He's at the residence! In the morning, this servant heard from Third Miss's maidservant that in order to prepare for the Mid-Autumn Festival Palace Banquet, Third Miss will not go out from today onwards. "
"Hmph." Fendai said with disdain: "She actually has the right to participate in the palace banquet. I really don't know if it was Feng Yu Heng that gave her face or if it was His Highness the Fourth Prince that gave her the chance." After saying this, she looked toward Feng Zhao Lian and said with a different purpose: "Of course, it's also possible that she secretly went to seduce His Highness the Seventh Prince."
Feng Zhao Lian did not care about these things, as he urged Fendai to bring him to see Xiang Rong. Fendai did not hesitate and immediately stood up, pulling him out.
It just so happened that Feng Jin Yuan was also at the manor today, and he had heard that Miss Lian had come early in the morning. At this time, he was standing in the front yard waiting. Rashly rushing into his daughter's courtyard was not too good, but this front yard was the path that Feng Zhao Lian had to pass through when leaving the manor. He was standing guard and did not believe that he would not find anyone.
Just as he was thinking, he looked up and saw Fendai walking over with a beautiful girl in red clothes. Feng Jin Yuan was a little nervous, and his palms began to sweat. The feeling of first love surged in his heart, causing him to be at a loss for what to do.
Fendai had also seen Feng Jin Yuan and could not help but curl the corners of her lips into a smile. Not bad, she wanted Feng Jin Yuan to see that she was on good terms with Feng Zhao Lian. Only like this could this father stop thinking about currying favor with Feng Yu Heng and continue to listen to her. Although Feng Jin Yuan no longer had any value, she was still an unmarried girl. In the future, she would definitely need to get married from the Feng manor. If Feng Jin Yuan did not give her face, she would not be able to get married with any dignity.
While she was thinking, Feng Jin Yuan had already rushed over. Feng Zhao Lian rolled his eyes and hid behind Fendai in disgust, saying: "Just stand there for a while! Men and women should not touch each other. Master Feng, please conduct yourself with dignity. "
Feng Jin Yuan awkwardly stood in place and rubbed his hands with a smile, "Miss Lian, you came." That appearance was extremely flattering, and even Fendai wanted to kick this person to death.
Feng Zhao Lian was even more impolite, "Are you a lapdog? Why are you drooling while looking at me? "
Feng Jin Yuan quickly wiped his mouth and found that it was indeed a little moist. He was a little embarrassed, but his gaze continued to stare straight at Feng Zhao Lian. Being able to look at his beloved at such a close distance was a very extravagant thing for Feng Jin Yuan.
Fendai was also a little unable to continue watching. Glaring at Feng Jin Yuan, she said: "Father, is something the matter? If not, quickly get out of the way. We need to go and speak with third sister. "
"Hm?" Feng Jin Yuan was startled, "What are you looking for her for?"
"A girl will speak her own words. As a father, why do you care about everything?" Feng Zhao Lian was extremely annoyed by Feng Jin Yuan and elbowed Fendai: "Is there no woman in your family? Why is it that your father looks as though he has not seen a woman in a few hundred years? "
Fendai helplessly said: "There is a head wife and a second madam. Unfortunately, they have not been in the manor for many months. My father does have the heart to bring in another female friend, but I just don't know which one is willing to enter the Feng manor. "After saying this, she did not care about Feng Jin Yuan standing in front of her. Pulling Feng Zhao Lian, she forcefully pushed forward.
Feng Jin Yuan was always embarrassed to bump into his own daughter, so he quickly dodged to the side. Only then were the two able to escape. When Feng Zhao Lian turned around, he deliberately said in a loud voice: "In a few days, I will be participating in the Mid-Autumn Festival's banquet. Sister Fendai, who in your family will be going?"
The two chatted while walking. Feng Jin Yuan, who remained in place, felt an itch in his heart from these words. Mid-Autumn Festival's banquet. Miss Lian was going to participate in the Mid-Autumn Festival's banquet. That was once an event that he also had the qualifications to attend! Now, however, he could only watch from the manor and sigh.
He helplessly shook his head; however, he felt unreconciled and wondered if there was any way for him to go into the palace once more?
Inside Xiang Rong's courtyard, the door was tightly shut. Today, An shi had gone to the embroidery shop, and she remained in the room alone. Dismissing all of the servants, she held a set of clothes in her hands and was still feeling depressed.
That was something that His Highness the seventh prince had given her back then, and it was to have her participate in the banquet. She had never been willing to wear this set of clothes and had always kept it. Normally, An shi kept a close eye on it and did not even allow her to look at it. But today, she was unable to hold back and had to bring out this set of clothes. With just a glance, all of the memories surfaced before her eyes. She had been on a boat, fallen into the water, and was saved by someone. His Highness the seventh prince had reached out and covered her with a cloak out of concern. Everything had been forgotten by An shi, but who knew that these things would be buried in her heart. No matter what, she could not forget them.
Xiang Rong stood up and held the set of clothes in front of her; however, it was clear that it was a bit too short. She smiled bitterly. At this age, she grew up quickly. Clothes that had been made in Spring could not even be worn in Autumn, much less after the new year. She was a little dazed. She was already 12 years old. Concubine mother had said that she had reached the age where marriage should be discussed. Normally, girls from families would have people come to discuss marriage at the age of 12. Unfortunately, the Feng manor's family had declined. It was such that the daughters of concubines, who were not too good to begin with, were even less cared about. Everyone avoided the Feng family as much as they could, so how could they dare to come and ask for a daughter of a concubine from the Feng family?
She had once received the Emperor's grace and had her own choice in marriage. Feng Jin Yuan could not have any ideas about her. But having her own choice, the number of men that she knew could be counted on one hand. Where could she have her own choice? An shi had urged her many times, and she had mentioned a few normal families. She always said that when a daughter got married, she would not ask for riches and honor. She would only ask for stability. A large family would have a large number of wives and concubines. No matter how much power they had, it would not be as peaceful as a small family.
It was not that Xiang Rong did not understand this reasoning, but people, especially women, once someone entered their heart, it would be very difficult for them to accept another person. It could not be that she would have to make do? It was not that she had not thought of making do; however, no matter how she thought about it, she felt unreconciled. Rather than making do, it would be better to not get married for the rest of her life and teach the fourth prince how to embroider flowers for the rest of her life.
She threw the clothes onto the table in a fit of pique. She did not want to look at it; however, she could not help but fold it properly, fearing that she would ruin it.
In the end, she could not let it go. Xiang Rong thought, in this life, it would be very difficult for another person to enter her heart, right?
The door was knocked on from the outside, and the maidservant, Shan Cha, walked in with a paper bag. Behind her was a servant holding a wooden box. When she arrived in front of her, Shan Cha said: "Young miss, this was sent by the Ping Palace. It was said that it was for young miss to wear a set of clothes for the Mid-Autumn Festival's banquet. There is also this box. It's a set of accessories that his Highness Prince Ping chose for you. "
Only then did Xiang Rong recognize the person holding the box. Was that not a servant from the Ping Palace? She smiled bitterly, "Your Highness is quite considerate, but why would I wear a set of clothes. There are still quite a few clothes in my wardrobe that I have yet to wear. Just choose something suitable. As for accessories, I am not lacking in them. You can take them all back. "
The servant had a smile on her face and said: "Third young miss, just take pity on this servant. Don't make this servant take them back! You also know his Highness' temper. He finally found the mood to choose clothes and accessories for you. If you don't accept them, he will not dare to do anything to you, but this servant will be out of luck. Good young miss, just accept them! "
This servant really knew how to understand Xiang Rong's temper. With just a few words, Xiang Rong's heart had indeed softened. Immediately following this, the maidservant said: "Third young miss still doesn't know, right? For this Mid-Autumn Festival's banquet, his Majesty gave an imperial decree, specially allowing his Highness the fourth prince to enter the palace for a gathering! His Highness said that you are his master. During the banquet, his Majesty will definitely ask him how his studies are going. When that time comes, he will definitely pay attention to third young miss. That's why third young miss should wear a bit better for this reason! Just treat it as helping his Highness improve his appearance. " While she spoke, she opened the clothes, "There is even a small flower that his Highness personally embroidered on it."
Xiang Rong facepalmed. It would have been better if she had not said this, but once she said that there was something personally embroidered by Xuan Tian Yi, why did she have a bad feeling?
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