The matter of Feng Yu Heng going to her fief was no longer considered much of a secret in the capital. Word of it had already spread through Hundred Herb Hall. Now, even the commoners in the capital would sigh when they had nothing to do. It was a pity that such a good imperial daughter would actually be chased out of the capital. They really did not know what those people were thinking.
In regards to Xiang Rong's decision, An shi was not surprised, but she still shook her head and said to Xiang Rong: "I do not agree."
Xiang Rong was puzzled, "Why?"
An shi told her: "You are my daughter. Although I am just a concubine, I do not hope for my daughter to marry into a large family to help the family climb up the social ladder. I just want you to live a peaceful life. In the future, you will be able to find an honest person and live a peaceful life. The path that your second sister will take is destined to be extraordinary. Xiang Rong, that is not something that we can keep up with. "
"Why must you think this way?" Xiang Rong frowned and asked An shi: "Why can't we keep up if second sister is extraordinary? Running a little faster is still fine. Right now, I just want to go with her and help her do what she wants to do. Mother, I don't want to climb up the social ladder. I just want to be like second sister and live a carefree life. "
An shi shook her head, "Carefree? Do you feel that she is very carefree? Her surroundings are filled with calculations. Every step she takes is filled with obstacles. She looks natural and at ease, but you must know, just how much effort must she put in to make it look so simple on the surface? Xiang Rong, you are my daughter. Mother will not harm you. "
Xiang Rong looked at An shi and thought for a while. Suddenly, she smiled and said: "Mother, could it be that you don't want me to leave? How about you come with me! Second sister will not abandon us. " The little girl's eyes lit up, as she repeatedly shook An shi's hand, "I have asked around. Second sister's fief is in the Southeast. The climate is better than the capital. At this time, it has already begun to warm up. If we go over there, we will be able to see Lu Ye 'er. Mother, let's go together! "
She was filled with hope and hoped that An shi would agree to go together. This capital had left her with too many bad memories. Even that Feng manor had become a prison that she could not escape from. Xiangrong felt that if she continued to stay here, there would come a day when she would go crazy.
Seeing her daughter's expectant gaze, Madam An was also moved for a moment, but she quickly calmed down. She smiled bitterly and said, "Where can I go? I am Feng Jin Yuan's concubine, and my contract is still in the hands of the Feng family. It would be better to be a servant. "
The Dashun Dynasty's system of concubines was extremely harsh. It was likely that the person who made the law despised the existence of concubines, so he stipulated in the law that concubines and slaves had a body contract. Once a concubine became someone's concubine, it was equivalent to handing over the body contract to that person or that family. Whether she lived or died, it was up to the family to decide. There was no separation or divorce. Once a concubine lost favor, there was no way out except to wait for death.
In the past, Xiang Rong was still young and could not think of these things, but it was not as if she had never heard of it. Now that she heard An mention the contract, she was a little worried. After thinking for a while, he simply stomped his foot and said, "I'll go look for the Fourth Prince. It's just a contract. He'll find a way."
As she said this, she began to run out; however, she was stopped by Madam An: "There's no point in looking for anyone." She patted her daughter's soft hair and helplessly said: "Feng Jin Yuan has already run away. He definitely brought something like a contract with him. Even if he didn't bring it, who knows where he hid it. What use is there in looking for His Highness the Fourth Prince?" She pulled Xiangrong to sit down before saying: "Speaking of His Highness the Fourth Prince, I have something that I want to ask you."
Xiangrong did not know what it was and blinked, asking: "Mother, please speak."
Madam An waved her hand and had the servant leave the room. Seeing the door close, she finally spoke: "How His Highness the Fourth Prince treats you, mother has seen it all over the years; however, I do not know what you think, nor did I dare ask. Speaking truthfully, I still say the same thing. I do not hope for you to get involved with a large family, and I do not hope for you to have any connections with the imperial family. Perhaps marrying into that sort of family would cause others to feel envious, but the bitterness behind it is something that only you know. There is no place to say it, and you can only swallow it down. Child, if you listen to mother, don't rush. You are only 13 years old. There are still many good days ahead of you. Let's slowly pick. We will be able to find someone suitable. "
Madam An's words caused Xiangrong to become confused, as she casually asked: "What sort of thoughts could I have about His Highness the Fourth Prince?" Although she said this, her heart still felt a tug. It was as though something had suddenly grabbed her heart. It was so uncomfortable. Xiangrong frowned. Her attitude towards this matter was no longer as calm as it had been earlier, but even if this was the case, she still maintained her position, telling Madam An: "His Highness the Fourth Prince and I are nothing more than master and disciple. It was His Majesty that gave the order for me to teach him embroidery. That's all. Mother, you must not think too much."
"Am I thinking too much?" Madam An helplessly shook her head, "Then just treat it as me thinking too much. But even without His Highness the Fourth Prince, there is still His Highness the Seventh Prince. In regards to that person, what do you say?"
Xiangrong felt conflicted. It was clearly her that wanted to go with her second sister to her fief. How did it end up with His Highness the Seventh Prince? Mother too, she clearly knew that this person was a hurdle in her heart that she could not get over. She finally managed to force herself to not think about it; however, it was brought up like this, and she could not avoid it at all.
She did not know what she should say, but she could not say nothing. Thinking a little, she shook her head and said: "That person, I can't think about it." Her eyes immediately turned red, as she stubbornly raised her head. Keeping the tears in her eyes, she forced them to not fall. When they finally dried, she squeezed out a smile, "Mother, let's talk about how I want to go with second sister to her fief! How about you treat me as doting and allow me to go with you for a walk? I just want to go and take a look. After not too long … I will return. "
The last sentence was clearly said with some unwillingness, but Xiangrong was a filial child. If An shi asked her to come back after taking a look, she would definitely come back. But An shi shook her head with a smile, telling her: "Go ahead! As a mother, how could I not understand my own child? I knew long ago that I could not keep you; however, I also hoped that you could accompany me at my side, but I also know that you are not happy. It's just that contradictory! In the past, the Feng family was like a cage. Now that the Feng family is gone, at such a young age, you should not continue to live under the shadow of that lousy younger brother. I also hope that you can walk out and escape from this place to live the life that you want to live. But Xiangrong, you must remember, no matter where you go, you must not forget your own heart. You must not be confused by anything in the outside world. Do you understand what mother is saying? "
Xiangrong's tears immediately fell, as she hugged An shi and cried. While crying, she said: "Mother, I am always unwilling to live like this. I want to follow second sister. You know that I have wanted to follow behind her ever since I was young. No matter where she goes, as long as I can see her, I feel that life is filled with hope. I know that the things that she does are closely related, so I want to be like her. I want to follow her and do the things that are meaningful. When the day comes when I grow up and have the ability, I will be able to protect you. Mother, do you know? I am always afraid that Feng Jin Yuan will come back and take us back into the Feng manor, locking us up in a small courtyard. Every day, I have to see his expression and Fen Dai's expression to survive. Mother, I do not want to live that sort of life. You must wait for me. There will come a day when I will return and return to your side. When that time comes, I will let you see. Your Xiangrong can also help you avoid a storm. "
She went from crying to resolute. An shi looked at the stubborn expression on this young child's face and finally revealed a loving smile.
Just like this, Xiangrong bid farewell to An shi. Carrying her two bags and maidservant Shan Cha, she went to the imperial daughter's manor. In the instant that the door was opened, Feng Yu Heng seemed to have known that she would come. With a smile, she pulled her into the manor then told her: "We will be leaving the capital on the 14th of the first month. There is only one day left. You came at the right time. Help elder sister prepare."
Xiangrong was startled; however, Feng Yu Heng said: "There is no need to think too much. Since you have decided, just follow me. I will allow you to live a good life."
Only after she was pulled into the courtyard did Xiangrong finally speak. She asked Feng Yu Heng: "How did second sister know about my plans?"
Feng Yu Heng smiled and said: "I'm not stupid. Looking at your clothes, I can guess." These words caused the little girl to smile like a blooming flower. She just knew that her second sister would not abandon her. Ever since she was young, she had been her true safe haven.
They would be leaving the capital on the 14th of the first month. At this time, the Yao manor was being led by Xu shi to prepare the necessities for Feng Yu Heng. Just the clothes that had been prepared for her filled three chests. This caused Yao Xian to grin. He thought to himself, how could there be a need for so many clothes. This was too much of an exaggeration.
But in the end, women were more meticulous. Xu shi knew that Feng Yu Heng would not be able to return in a short period of time. These three chests of clothes could be worn throughout the year. This included shoes and socks. They were very complete.
Qin shi went to ransack the storeroom. She brought out some things that she felt Feng Yu Heng would be able to use on the other side. Whether it was vases, decorations, teapots, teacups, anything that looked good, she packed them all. She nearly emptied half of the storeroom. In the end, she brought out 11 big chests. Her son, Yao Xuan, was shocked. He persuaded Qin shi to reduce the number of chests. But even so, there were still five chests that she felt that she had to bring along.
The Miao Clan's desserts were delicious. They dived into the kitchen and did not come out for half a day. When Xu shi went into the kitchen to take a look, she found that the Miao Clan's desserts were almost enough to open a dessert shop. But she was happy. She told the Miao Clan: "You did the right thing. But we have to bring more. The journey will take half a month. We can't let our Heng Heng suffer."
Yao Jing Jun came over to take a look. He pouted, "Won't it spoil?"
"What do you know?" Xu shi pushed him out, "It won't spoil so easily in the winter. Also, if it spoils, we can throw it away. But what if it's not enough? You don't understand women's matters. Don't get involved. "
The men of the Yao family expressed their helplessness. They could only look at the half-packed chests in the yard. They silently calculated how many carriages their niece would need to bring to pack all these things?
The Yao family's side was very lively. At this time, Feng Yu Heng was pulling Xiang Rong along to buy some necessities. Just as they were preparing to go to a snack shop to buy some snacks, they turned a corner and happened to run into the eighth prince, Xuan Tian Mo, who was leisurely riding a horse.
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