Feng Yu Heng's voice very unexpectedly caused Fen Dai's arrogance to be quickly extinguished. The girl, who had been acting arrogantly, was startled after hearing her second sister's voice. The hands that had been placed on her hips were put down, and her shouting stopped. She just stood there in a daze with her back to Feng Yu Heng. She stood there for a long time.
Just as Huang Quan was unable to endure and wanted to ask her what she was doing, Feng Fen Dai turned around and faced Feng Yu Heng. Feng Yu Heng saw that her complexion was not very good. It was not that she was sick. It looked as though she had not slept well for a few days, as there were dark circles under her eyes.
"What are you causing a ruckus for now?" Her tone also calmed down. Her two lifetimes of experience allowed her to see that Feng Fen Dai's mood had already changed after she had arrived. That change was not fear. Instead, it was a bit of sorrow and the sadness of the changes in the world.
Feng Fen Dai had not seen her second sister for a long time. Even if Feng Yu Heng had returned to the capital, the two had never met. Just now, when Feng Yu Heng spoke, she felt that her second sister was still the same second sister from before. She was still so overbearing and did not give in in the slightest. Even if she had gotten married, she still maintained the same fierceness that she had when she was in the Feng manor. But what about herself?
Why did it feel as though she had grown old in just a few years? If this was in the past, if Feng Yu Heng spoke like this, she would definitely think of all sorts of unruly words to refute her. Even if she knew that she would not be able to gain the slightest bit of advantage from this second sister, she would still be able to speak quickly. In the past, she only did things for the sake of satisfaction. She did not care about the consequences. Regardless of the other party's status, as long as her temper flared, she dared to offend them. But now, she knew fear. She knew how to weigh the pros and cons. She also knew what sort of person she could afford to offend and what sort she could not.
Looking at Feng Yu Heng again, the stormy years of the Feng manor flashed before her eyes. She could not help but bitterly smile and quietly mutter: "In the past, just how much confidence did I have to believe that I could defeat her?" After she finished speaking, she looked at Yao An. In the end, she still felt unreconciled and said: "Shopkeeper Yao was unable to make the decision himself, so he went to call for reinforcements." She was Feng Fen Dai. How could she lose without saying a single word? Straightening her back, she turned to Feng Yu Heng and said, "Second Jiejie, I didn't mean to cause trouble today. I just want to take my younger brother back. I hope Second Jiejie can help me." After she finished speaking, her gaze silently lowered, and her voice became much softer. "You also know that the Feng family doesn't have many people left. I just want to add a child to the liveliness, that's all. Father is no longer around. Now that the house is under his name, I don't want to live there anymore. His Highness the fifth prince has arranged another courtyard for me, and I will be moving over tomorrow. I have also found the deed for the Feng manor in father's study. " While she spoke, she pulled out a piece of paper from her sleeve and handed it to Feng Yu Heng, "Right now, you are the eldest sister. You can do whatever you want with it! Whether it's sold or kept, I don't have any opinions. But you must let me take that child away. Just treat it as taking pity on me. I don't want to be all alone. "
Her words were bleak. Although her expression was very faint, there was not the slightest bit of familial love. But when these words were said, Feng Yu Heng could not help but sigh. This child, from a young age, she was unwilling to admit defeat. She was unwilling to accept her status as the daughter of a concubine, but she never knew how to change the situation. Even if she obtained the marriage agreement with the fifth prince, it did not satisfy her vanity. Instead, it caused her to become more and more arrogant. She did not know how to advise her. Perhaps this was the root of the Feng family. Fen Dai's personality was very similar to that of a member of the Feng family, and Xiang Rong was more like An shi. That was why she could help Xiang Rong; however, she was powerless against Fen Dai.
Looking at this younger sister with the same indifference, Feng Yu Heng said: "If you say it like this, I can agree, but that child is already over two years old. Whether he leaves or stays, and who he lives with, I will need to ask his opinion." After she finished speaking, she said to the clerk of Hundred Herb Hall: "Go call the granny to bring the child out." After saying this, she looked at Feng Fen Dai. After thinking for a while, she still said: "There are some things that I know you will not be able to listen to. I also have no intention of talking about them with you on a normal day, but since we have met today, I will say a few more things. Who told me to be your second sister. Fen Dai, you are no longer young. You need to know what things should be said and what things should not be said. You also need to know what sort of appearance is needed in order to be more appropriate. What you want to become is up to you. I do not believe that the Shen Clan was very glorious in the past, and I do not feel that the Shen Clan's conduct is worthy of praise. If you have the heart, treat His Highness the fifth prince well. That is what you can rely on for the rest of your life. Even if you learn from your mother, being able to capture a man's heart, it is better than learning from the Shen Clan. "
"Second sister is lecturing me." Fen Dai shrugged and smiled, "You feel that the words I said when you first came in were very unpleasant, right? But that is me, a daughter of a concubine who cannot be brought to the table. How can I compare to a daughter of the first wife like you? If that was not the case, why would I bother standing here today and begging you in such a humble manner? "
While they spoke, the granny in the backyard led the two-year-old boy in. The boy's skin was still a bit dark; however, it was much sturdier than before. The granny had to jog behind him in order to catch up.
Feng Fen Dai tried to find some resemblance to Feng Jin Yuan from this child's facial features, but she could only give up after trying many times. It really was not that they did not look alike!
Who knew if it was because they were related by blood, but when the child entered the hall, he looked all around. In the end, his gaze landed on Feng Fen Dai, and he let go of the granny's hand. With a smile, he dove toward Fen Dai. Without saying a word, he used his chubby little face to rub against her leg.
Fen Dai's heart immediately melted. Squatting down, she picked up the child and asked over and over again: "Come home with elder sister, alright? In the future, live together with elder sister, alright? "
The child smiled and nodded. After thinking for a while, he said in a childish voice: "Alright."
Once this "alright" came out, even Feng Yu Heng had no choice but to accept it. In the end, they were related by blood. At such a young age, it was something that could not be separated no matter what. Looking at Fen Dai, she was also filled with sincerity. She did not continue to advise her, only saying to Fen Dai: "This is your younger brother. If you want to bring him along, just bring him along!"
Fen Dai nodded then pulled out a banknote from her sleeve and handed it to Feng Yu Heng: "You've raised him for so long, so I should at least compensate him a bit. I don't know if this is enough. If it's not enough, second sister, please bear with it. Don't argue with me. "
Feng Yu Heng shook her head and did not accept it. Fen Dai insisted on waiting for a long time. Seeing that she truly did not want it, she took it back; however, she self-mockingly said: "That's right. It's just a measly 500 taels of banknote. It's natural that you would not think much of it." She pinched the child's small face and asked: "Have you given this child a name?"
"We haven't." Feng Yu Heng said: "The people of Hundred Herb Hall are accustomed to calling him Xiao Bao. If you have the heart, just give him a proper name. Then register him in the household register! Since you want to raise him, raise him properly. It's as you said. Treat him as a companion for yourself. "
Fen Dai nodded and did not say anything else. She stood up and led the child out. When she passed by Feng Yu Heng's side, she very quietly said: "Thank you." She then climbed into the carriage that was parked outside without looking back.
At this time, the surrounding citizens were able to make sense of the situation. Someone recalled: "Isn't that child the bastard child that the Feng family's concubine gave birth to?"
"That's right! I even went to their manor's one-month-old banquet. It's the child that the concubine gave birth to with an actress. It's not Prime Minister Feng's child. "
Speaking of the Feng manor's scandals, the people were able to make many connections. Feng Yu Heng stood in Hundred Herb Hall and listened. It was not jarring to the ears, but it was a bit sad.
Finally, someone realized that saying these things in front of Feng Yu Heng was not too good, thus they quickly changed the topic: "Who knew that the child was raised by Royal Consort Yu the entire time. Princess really is a kind person."
Whether or not she was kind, she did not know. She just felt that it was a life. Since she had seen it, she could not just watch as that life was lost.
Today, the Feng manor was very chaotic. All of the servants were busy packing up. The fifth prince had arranged another courtyard for Feng Fen Dai. It was called "Crystal." It had already been tidied up and was waiting for Fen Dai to bring people over.
There were many servants who would be dismissed today. Fen Dai returned their slave contracts and gave them the money to be dismissed. Only ten people were left to move with her.
When she brought Xiao Bao back to the manor, the servants who had been dismissed had just left. Housekeeper He Zhong was naturally able to stay. He looked at the child and immediately recognized him, thus he went forward and said to Fen Dai: "Do you want to invite two more grannies? The young master has returned to the manor. He cannot be without grannies to take care of him. "
Fen Dai nodded and specially advised: "You must invite two of the best. It's fine to pay a bit more, but they must be good. They must be kind, and they must be honest. They must not be the type that is scheming. Do you understand?"
He Zhong only heard these words and knew that Feng Fen Dai had taken a liking to this child, thus he quickly complied but also said: "This servant will pick those that are efficient and have good taste. As for their character, young miss will need to observe them a bit more. "
Fen Dai did not say anything else. Dismissing He Zhong, she immediately went to buy grannies. She squatted down once more and was about to play with the child for a while. As a result, the child suddenly began to cry.
She was a little flustered and did not know how to coax him. She could only repeatedly advise: "Xiao Bao, don't cry. Elder sister will play with Xiao Bao. Xiao Bao, don't cry anymore!" She had patience, but she truly lacked experience.
Maidservant Dong Ying also joined in, but no matter how she coaxed him, the child would not stop crying. She could faintly see a kind of fear in the child's eyes. Dong Ying immediately reacted and asked probingly: "Xiao Bao, do you not like this place?"
The child actually nodded and even said with a sobbing tone: "Xiao Bao is scared, very scared."
Fen Dai did not understand, "What are you scared of?"
Xiao Bao was too young and could not explain, but Dong Ying was able to guess a bit, thus she said to Fen Dai: "The young master once lived in the manor when he was young. Perhaps he was frightened at that time and there is a shadow in the child's heart!"
"How long ago was that?" Fen Dai was startled and said hesitantly: "Also, how young was he at that time? Can he remember it? "
Dong Ying said: "He definitely can't remember it, but there should be some impression left, right?"
Fen Dai waved her hand, "Forget it, we will be moving anyway. If it is really like this, it will be better when we reach the new residence." After saying this, she went to coax the child again, "Xiao Bao, don't cry. We will be moving tomorrow. Elder sister will bring you to live in a better courtyard, ten times better than this place."
The child seemed to have understood and nodded vigorously. He even threw himself into Fen Dai's embrace, his mouth still muttering: "Scared, scared."
Fen Dai's heart warmed. She felt that although her younger brother was scared, he still knew to throw himself into her embrace. She was this child's only support. This kind of feeling was something she had never felt before. She felt that this was a bit like Feng Yu Heng and Feng Zirui. She had always envied the relationship between that pair of siblings. And now, she finally had her own younger brother! But … …
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