When this person mentioned Princess Ji An, everyone fell silent for a while. They were the family members of officials from out of the province, so their knowledge definitely could not compare to the people of the capital. In regards to Feng Yu Heng, they had only heard of her but had never personally seen her, much less come into contact with her. It was even this imperial carriage that they had seen for the first time today.
But as soon as they had this guess, everyone once again turned their gaze back to the palace carriage in front of them. This time, it was fine to take a closer look, but everyone sucked in a breath of cold air.
"Are the gems embedded in her carriage real?"
"Those sparkling things should be crystals. Last year, father gave me a small crystal pendant for my birthday. It's very similar to the one on the carriage, but it's not as good as hers."
"How can the things we use be compared to those of the imperial family."
"What imperial family. She's just an imperial daughter with a different surname. She was conferred the title later on."
"An imperial daughter with a different surname is already so ostentatious. So many nice things are embedded in the carriage, and any one of them is worth quite a bit of money. She really is quite extravagant."
Feng Yu Heng listened to these words through the window and could not help but find it funny. It was no wonder that every time a large group of officials from out of the province entered the capital, the court would increase the security around the capital. Based on the knowledge of these people, they would probably cause a ruckus no matter what they saw. Her imperial carriage was not something new in the capital. Moreover, Xuan Tianming's carriage was much more exaggerated than hers. The people of the capital all felt that it was natural, so why was it that when it came to the mouths of these young misses and madams, it became extravagant?
However, just discussing the imperial carriage was not enough. When women gathered together, they loved to gossip. Very quickly, the topic changed. This time, it changed to Xuan Tianming.
"Did you know? Not only has the Ninth Prince's leg been healed, even his rumored ruined appearance has been restored to its original state. "These words were said with a tinge of jealousy.
Feng Zhao Lian's eyes were sharp, and he would occasionally say to Feng Yu Heng: "Hah, there's someone looking at us with their eyes. I can smell that jealousy from across the carriage."
Then, another voice sounded, "Sigh, in the end, it's Princess Ji An's good fortune. She was betrothed to the Ninth Prince since she was young. We don't have that kind of fortune."
"How can we compare to the people in the capital? They are in a favorable position. Speaking of which, I once saw the Ninth Prince when I was young. At that time, he was still a teenager, but his looks were really … the best in the world. "
"More ruthless than the Seventh Prince?"
"Two extremes. The Seventh Prince is an immortal who does not enter the mortal world, while the Ninth Prince is a handsome man who stands aloof in the world. "
This description caused the hearts of these young ladies to be greatly moved. Feng Yu Heng could almost feel the light of jealousy coming from them. She felt irritated and patted Feng Zhao Lian: "Put down the curtain." She then urged Huang Quan, "Go have the people outside open the way. This Junzhu's imperial carriage will receive the same treatment as Princess Wuyang. It can be driven directly to the foot of the Rui Gate. There's no need to stop here. Have them all move aside. Who knows what those Imperial Guards outside are doing? "
Huang Quan knew that she had heard that there were people outside who were coveting His Ninth Highness. He secretly laughed to himself but did not point it out. Lifting the curtain, he got out of the carriage and grabbed an Imperial Guard to give the order. Very quickly, a commotion could be heard from outside. It was clear that the people that had blocked the way had regrouped under the command of the Imperial Guard. Not long later, a path was opened up for her imperial carriage.
When Huang Quan returned to the carriage, the carriage had already begun moving. She said to Feng Yu Heng: "I really wonder if the people here will fill up the imperial palace."
Feng Zhao Lian was puzzled, "Is Dashun's imperial palace very small?"
Huang Quan rolled her eyes at him, "I'm just making an example. Do you understand an example?"
Feng Zhao Lian's appearance of not fully understanding caused Huang Quan to feel very helpless. She simply stopped speaking to him and quietly sat to the side until the imperial carriage stopped once more.
Outside, the driver lifted the curtain: "Young Miss, we've arrived at Rui Gate."
Feng Yu Heng nodded and got up to get out of the carriage. Just as her feet touched the ground, a female official that had been waiting at the entrance came forward to salute and pay respects. She warmly said: "This old servant has specially come here to wait for imperial daughter's arrival. Would imperial daughter please come with this old servant first."
Feng Yu Heng gave her thanks then told her that Feng Zhao Lian was someone that she had brought over. The female official expressed that she understood. She just had someone make a simple record then led her into the palace. As for the madams and young misses that were still waiting in line, they all sighed.
The weather during the Mid-Autumn Festival was cool, but it was just past noon, and the sun was at its fiercest. They had all put on their makeup before coming, but they never thought that there would be so many people. After standing in line for so long, they felt that the makeup on their faces had become smudged.
Among the people in line, Feng Fen Dai was also very fierce. Although she was able to enter the palace with an invitation because of her relationship with the fifth prince, she did not have the same treatment as Feng Yu Heng. Of course, the number of women that did not need to line up could be counted on one hand. Princess Wen Xuan, Palace Princess Wu Yang and Princess Ji An only had these three. The others could only feel anxious, but they could not do anything but feel envious.
But there were some that had more to say, as they asked Fen Dai: "Younger sister, just now, you said that you are the future official princess of the fifth prince. I remember that the person that the fifth prince is engaged to is the Feng family's fourth young miss, right? Then according to what you said, Princess Ji An is your older sister. What is it, your older sister has entered the palace first, yet she did not say anything about taking care of you? "
It would have been better if this matter had not been brought up. Once it was brought up, Fen Dai became filled with anger. When had Feng Yu Heng ever taken care of her? It was already quite good that she did not oppose her. She immediately snorted coldly and said: "So what if she is my older sister. Now that she has a high position, she has ability, and she is well-liked by the people in the palace. How could she be someone that a younger sister of a concubine like me can hope to reach. If she does not cause trouble for me, it's already quite good. I do not dare cause her to feel annoyed. "She had completely forgotten that every time she had a conflict with Feng Yu Heng, it was her that had caused trouble first.
Fen Dai's words spread from one person to ten people and from ten people to a hundred people. One by one, the madams and young misses in the capital who knew the inside story either laughed it off or felt helpless. But the madams and young misses who did not know the inside story and had come from out of the province had something to talk about.
For a while, Feng Yu Heng's image had taken a dive due to these people's rumors. She had become an evil older sister that would bully her younger sister of a concubine after obtaining glory and power.
Fen Dai's heart was filled with joy from hearing this. Looking back, she saw Xiang Rong standing in the middle of the crowd. She had an anxious expression that looked like she wanted to explain herself but nobody was listening. This made her even happier.
On the other side, Feng Yu Heng had already been brought to the back garden by a female official. While the female official walked, she said to them: "Her Highness the Empress' health has been quite good recently, and she is in good spirits. Princess Wen Xuan was the first to enter the palace, and the two have been chatting the entire time in Jingtsu Temple."
Feng Yu Heng asked: "Has Palace Princess Wu Yang arrived?"
"She has arrived, she has arrived." The female official was a kind person and quickly said: "Palace Princess also arrived early. She went to the front hall to chat and play with His Highness. Thinking about it, she should have returned by now."
Feng Yu Heng nodded and did not ask any further. Xuan Tian Ge's status was different from other people. This imperial palace was half her home. If she wanted to go anywhere, who could stop her. In addition to this, she was familiar with everything. It was natural that she would run around on her own.
Very quickly, they arrived at Jingtsu Temple. The group passed through the large courtyard. Upon entering the hall, they heard sounds of laughter. It was not just one or two people. She knew that there were at least four people.
Going in to take a look, the Empress, Princess Wen Xuan and Xuan Tian Ge were all present. There was also another person that caused her to be a little surprised. But she did not appear too surprised. She just calmly walked over to the Empress and kneeled: "Cheng Heng pays respects to Your Highness the Empress. May the Mid-Autumn Festival be a blessing."
Upon seeing Feng Yu Heng, the Empress' eyes curved into crescents with a smile. She quickly gestured for Fang Yi to help her up. At the same time, she said to Princess Wen Xuan: "To be able to handle the Mid-Autumn Festival banquet with such vigor, it's all thanks to Cheng Heng. You know, this One's illness from a while ago did not get any better. I was in bed for a few months, and my body was still weak. After that, it was Cheng Heng who returned from the North and specially came into the palace to check This One's pulse. She also gave this One a special medicine. This One only got better after taking it. "
Feng Yu Heng said politely: "Your Highness' foundation was there in the first place. Cheng Heng was only doing what she could." After saying this, she bowed towards Princess Wen Xuan and called her very affectionately: "Aunt Lan, how have you been?"
Princess Wen Xuan also looked at her with a smile, "Good, good, everything is good." In her heart, however, she was sighing about that Yao shi. She did not know what she was thinking. Leaving such a good daughter, she insisted on making them estranged. Turning around, she wanted to acknowledge that unclear one. She immediately decided that she would continue to advise her after the banquet ended. After all, she could not bear to see this mother and daughter pair continue to be estranged.
Just as she was thinking this, the Empress was about to introduce another person to Feng Yu Heng. And at this time, Feng Yu Heng nodded towards Xuan Tian Ge to greet her. She then turned to look at the other person, saying with a smile: "Gu Shu's seventh princess, coming from afar, you really are a rare guest."
The Empress was stunned, "You know her?"
Feng Yu Heng nodded, "Back then, Gu Shu's Sixth Prince brought the seventh princess to my Dashun to pay tribute. He even made a special trip to the Feng manor. At that time, my father was still the left prime minister. At home, he was hosting Qian Zhou's eldest princess, Kang Yi and her daughter. Gu Shu's Sixth Prince and seventh princess both came to the manor. That Sixth Prince even proposed marriage to eldest princess Kang Yi. "
After she finished speaking, the Empress nodded, saying: "Now that you mention it, this One also remembers. There was such a matter."
At this time, Gu Shu's seventh princess also smiled then said to Feng Yu Heng: "Imperial daughter really has a good memory. I had nearly forgotten about this matter. Who knew that imperial daughter would still remember. You really are considerate."
The women of the Southern Border were naturally charming. As they spoke, their expressions changed, and there was a hint of exotic charm. They were very beautiful. But Feng Yu Heng could see a trace of anger in those charming eyes, thus she also said: "It can't be considered considerate. The marriage between the two countries, who could forget about it? Didn't Your Highness the Empress also say that you remember? "
With the Empress arguing like this, it was not good for the seventh princess to say anything else. It was the Empress that pulled the conversation back, saying: "Seventh princess is beautiful, and your mind is quick-witted. It was not easy for you to enter my Da Shun on your own. Have some fun at the banquet today."
Princess Wen Xuan also said: "That's right, the women of the Southern Border are naturally beautiful. They have high noses and large eyes. All of them are beauties, not to mention a princess of the imperial family. I heard that seventh princess' appearance is enough to be ranked number one in Gu Shu's imperial family. Today, those men will be moved. "
This was originally a joke, but this seventh princess, Fan Tian Man, was clearly very confident in her appearance. She could not help but raise her chin confidently; however, she immediately set her eyes on the woman in red standing behind Feng Yu Heng.
That sort of bright red colour was noticed by her the moment she entered the hall. It was just that she had no choice but to speak first due to Feng Yu Heng's status. At this time, however, she had a chance to investigate. She immediately pointed at Feng Zhao Lian and asked: "Who is that? Why is she wearing a veil? Could it be that her appearance … … "
Feng Yu Heng smiled slightly, "That's right, her appearance is a little unjustifiable. I'm afraid that removing the veil will scare princess."
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