Chapter 385 Why Not Find a Family Outside the Capital
Is it easy to make someone die?
For Madam Yan and Yan Fengxi, this was not a difficult task. But to kill someone without anyone noticing was not easy. Last time, when they wanted Yan Fengju dead, they used the most potent poison, but not only did they fail, they also left clues that aroused suspicion.
It's clear now that both Yan Shuyang and Grand Tutor Yan have lost patience with the mother and daughter. If the killing of Yan Fengju isn't done discreetly, the mother and daughter are finished.
“Why not let my brother do it?” Yan Fengxi said to Madam Yan, her eyes flashing with a stubborn and sinister light. She felt her suggestion was excellent; Yan Fenghua was the eldest son of the main branch and had always been favored by her grandfather. If Yan Fenghua were to kill Yan Fengju, no one would suspect a thing.
Moreover, even if the matter were exposed, in her grandfather's heart, Yan Fenghua's status would definitely be higher than Yan Fengju's, and the matter would simply be dropped.
Madam Yan, upon hearing her words, looked utterly disappointed and incredulous. "How could you say such a thing?"
Madam Yan slammed her hand on the table, her voice trembling. "Fenghua is your own brother, the only legitimate son of the Yan family's eldest branch, and the person your grandfather placed the most hope in! You want him to take lives, or even kill his own sister?"
She pointed at Yan Fengxi's nose, her chest heaving violently: "Have you ever thought that once exposed, your grandfather values reputation and rules the most? If Fenghua does such a thing as killing his own brother, will he forgive him?"
"At that point, forget about giving him any support; I'd probably find even looking at him an eyesore! Are you going to ruin your brother's future for your own resentment? If he falls, will we, mother and son, still have a place in this household? How can you be so heartless, so selfish!"
At this moment, Madam Yan was truly disappointed in Yan Fengxi, utterly disappointed.
Yan Fengxi hadn't expected her mother to react so strongly. After a moment of stunned silence, she realized that her brother, Yan Fenghua, held a higher place in her mother's heart. This was unacceptable to her, but at that moment, her impulsive mind cleared considerably.
Her father had already lost faith in her, and she couldn't afford to lose her mother's support as well. She could only forcefully suppress the grievances, resentment, and anger in her heart, and choked out, "Mother, I was wrong... I was just confused with anger and that's why I talked nonsense."
Yan Fengxi sobbed and hurriedly stepped forward to pull at Madam Yan's sleeve, tears rolling down her cheeks. "How could I really want to harm my brother? He is the hope of our family and the apple of Grandfather's eye. I... I just hated Yan Fengju so much that I lost my mind and said such outrageous things."
She lowered her head, her voice choked with sobs and pleading, "Mother, please don't be angry. I really know I was wrong. My brother's future is more important than anything else. I will never say such foolish things again. Please forgive me this time..."
She cried with tears streaming down her face. Although Madam Yan hated her for being selfish, she had spoiled her for many years, so how could she not feel sorry for her?
"It's good that you understand." Madam Yan wiped her eyes and softened her tone. "Your brother is the root of our eldest branch and the future pillar of the Yan family. No matter how big the matter is, we cannot touch him in the slightest, let alone for Yan Fengju."
She patted Yan Fengxi's hand and said in a deep voice, "Give up on Prince Rui. That's not a high branch you can climb. I'll find you a good husband in the future, no less prestigious than the Duke of Wei's family. As for Yan Fengju..."
A complex emotion flickered in Madam Yan's eyes, which ultimately turned into helplessness: "She has now firmly established herself in the Heavenly Crafts Bureau, and her wings have long since hardened. My daughter and I can't defeat her, so let's stop thinking about those crooked ideas and just live our lives peacefully."
Yan Fengxi gripped the handkerchief tightly, forcing a smile, "I'll do whatever Mother says."
Seeing that she was obedient, Madam Yan gently patted her back again, "Go back and rest. Go to your grandfather's place again in the next few days to apologize."
Yan Fengxi nodded, "I understand."
"Okay, go and rest."
"Mother, you should rest too."
Yan Fengxi got up and walked out of the courtyard. Once outside, her face twisted into a sinister grimace...
Night fell, and the light in Grand Tutor Yan's study remained on until very late...
Because he hadn't slept well the night before, Grand Tutor Yan was in very poor spirits when he woke up the next day. He forced himself to wash up and then had breakfast.
Just after we finished eating, the steward delivered a note, "Sent by the steward of the Duke of Wei's mansion."
Grand Tutor Yan took the invitation and opened it. It read that the Duke of Wei would be visiting today. He pondered for a moment, then instructed his steward to inform the Duke of Wei's family that he would be extremely welcoming.
Thinking about what he would say to the Duke of Wei later, he went to his study. At the study door, he saw his eldest grandson, Yan Fenghua. Remembering what Madam Yan and Yan Fengxi had done the previous night, he frowned slightly.
"Isn't today a day off for the Imperial Academy?" he asked.
Yan Fenghua quickly bowed and said, "I heard that something happened at home, so I... came home to check on things."
Grand Tutor Yan gave a faint "hmm" and stepped into the study. As soon as he sat down, Yan Fenghua lifted her robe and knelt before him, saying, "Your grandson begs for forgiveness on behalf of my mother and sister."
Grand Tutor Yan looked at his beloved grandson, let out a long sigh, and then said, "Let's not talk about your mother and Fengxi for now. Let me ask you, what are your thoughts on Fengju's change?"
When he said this, his voice was light, as if asking if she had eaten, but Yan Fenghua felt a heavy pressure. He said without hesitation, "Fengju was able to enter the Heavenly Crafts Bureau entirely because of her own hard work and dedication, it was by no means a fluke."
Yan Fenghua bowed her head and kowtowed, her voice earnest, "The family has indeed neglected her in the past and has not taken good care of her. Now she has earned her future on her own, which is her ability and also the family's fault."
He paused, then looked up at Grand Tutor Yan with a frank gaze: "The Heavenly Crafts Bureau is highly regarded by the Emperor, and my third sister's ability to establish herself within it not only brings honor to herself but also adds glory to the Yan family. I sincerely admire her perseverance and talent."
From now on, my grandson will treat her like a younger sister, and we will work together in everything to ensure that outsiders never again see our Yan family as a laughingstock for its sibling rivalry. If the family can do anything to help her and make up for past shortcomings, that would be our duty.”
After listening to his words, Grand Tutor Yan looked at him intently for a while before asking, "What are your thoughts on Fengxi's marriage?"
"My younger sister has been spoiled by our mother since childhood, and her arrogant nature is hard to change." Yan Fenghua's tone was heavy, tinged with helplessness. "If she marries into a noble family in the capital, the interpersonal relationships there are complicated. With her temperament, she'll inevitably get into conflicts with others, which will not only bring trouble upon herself but also tarnish the family's reputation."
He paused for a moment, then explained his consideration: "Why not find a family outside the capital, one with a respectable background and good character? Away from the troubles of the capital, perhaps she can temper her temper and live a peaceful life, and cause less trouble for the family."
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