Chapter 970 A Sign of Great Wealth and Prosperity
At the same time, Feng Qingyu ultimately failed to persuade Jiang Fenghua, so he simply had someone report the situation back to the Feng family. He chose to accompany Jiang Fenghua to protect her safety, and there was another reason: he also wanted to know why he felt a sense of déjà vu when he saw Gongsun Lan, even though they had never met before.
With Feng Qingyu traveling with them, their food, clothing, and lodging were much easier, and they completely avoided the areas severely affected by the disaster as they headed towards Xichuan.
When Zhang Yumo heard that she was to stay in Yuzhou to treat the disaster victims, she refused. Besides, she also wanted to go to the Ghost Realm to find answers. If there really was a way to bring people back to life, she wanted to revive her grandparents and make the Zhang clan strong again.
Qin Yunyan also wanted to know if what Xiao Shang had told her was true, and whether she would really become the Empress Dowager. Perhaps she would only know the answer when she reached the Ghost Realm. Now that she could not return to the palace, she might as well go with Jiang Fenghua.
They were a large group, and this journey would take several months.
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Half a month later, Jiang Jinyan finally arrived in Yuzhou with the disaster relief grain. On his way back to the Feng family in Yuzhen, he heard that Feng Qingyu had accompanied Jiang Fenghua to Xichuan.
Jiang Jinyan told the strange story of Jiang Fenghua's forehead growing a flower pattern, but didn't say anything else. The family's expressions were quite normal after hearing it. Old Master Feng, having lived to this age, seemed to believe in some strange and supernatural legends. In his youth, he had traveled all over the country on foot and always encountered some strange things.
Jiang Jinyan asked with concern, "What exactly is this Ghost Realm? Has Grandfather ever heard of it?"
Sitting in the main seat was an old man smoking a pipe. He was the head of the Feng family, Old Master Feng. He was old, but his eyes were still bright. He did not answer Jiang Jinyan directly, but said, "With Xiao Jiu accompanying Ruan Ruan, we are at ease. Xiao Jiu is quick-witted and often goes to Xichuan, so he will be fine."
After hearing this, Madam Feng's expression relaxed considerably. She said, "Xiao Jiu's mind isn't as quick as Ruan's. When have you ever seen Ruan suffer a loss? She's not stupid, so why would she deliberately go to a place that could lead to her death? I think she knows what she's doing."
Old Master Feng said, "Xiao Ruan is the most blessed person in our family. How could she be cursed? Jin Yan, don't scare yourself. If your father says it's okay, then it's okay."
Old Master Feng suddenly looked up at his eldest son; the more they tried to reassure him, the more worried he became.
Grandpa Feng said in a deep voice, "I once went to the Ghost Realm. I only came back alive because I didn't go in, but it almost killed me. Others weren't so lucky. Many of them went crazy, and some even lost their lives. Later, everyone said that their souls were taken away by ghosts. No one dared to go to that place anymore, and no one mentioned it again."
Feng the eldest was anxious. "I'll go and bring Xiao Ruan and Ninth Brother back. When Ninth Brother wrote back, he only said he was going to Xichuan, but he didn't say he was going to find the Ghost Realm. Aren't they just going to their deaths?"
Madam Feng said, "Pah, pah, pah... What do you mean by dying? Say something auspicious. Ruan is very lucky. She has something protecting her head and will be fine."
“Mother, you’re being superstitious again. What could be covering Xiao Ruan’s head? It feels so eerie. Didn’t you hear what Father said? That place is really strange. How can Xiao Ruan, who is so thin and weak, withstand the climate of Xichuan?” Feng Laoda added, “I went there once and never dared to go a second time.”
Madam Feng smiled slightly, "She has the appearance of great wealth and honor. I once told Xiao Ruan's fortune. She is very lucky and nothing bad will happen to her. She is protected by a Buddha's halo, and no demons or monsters can harm her."
Jiang Jinyan always knew that his maternal grandmother was a kind-hearted person. She believed in Buddhism and gods and often talked about Buddha. She also often talked about doing good deeds and accumulating merit.
Jiang Jinyan said, "Qingyu went along too. Will he be in danger?" Everyone was only concerned about Ruan Ruan. Their crybaby cousin was probably even weaker than Ruan Ruan!
Madam Feng said, "I also had his fortune told. Xiao Jiu is very resilient and won't die. Back when he was still in my belly, the doctor predicted that he wouldn't be born, but he was born and raised. Now he's lively and energetic. In our Feng family, who dares to take on the escort missions in Xichuan? Only Xiao Jiu. I'm not worried about Xiao Jiu wherever he goes. He won't die."
When the Feng family members and Jiang Jinyan heard the old lady repeatedly use the word "death," they didn't know how to refute her, nor did they dare to refute the true power holder of the Feng family. They could say "death" to Xiao Jiu, but they had to avoid mentioning the word "death" to Ruan Yatou.
The Feng family has always favored daughters over sons and cherished their daughters.
"Old man, shouldn't we ask a master to tell us about Ruan's situation? Maybe some evil spirit is haunting her," said Madam Feng.
Old Master Feng stopped smoking his pipe, immediately stood up from his seat, and said urgently, "I'll go and ask Master Fan myself."
Before he had even finished speaking, he had already left the main room.
Jiang Jinyan exclaimed, "My maternal grandfather, Feng, is so old, yet he still walks with incredible speed."
Feng Da complained about his father right in front of his mother, "Since retiring, Father spends all his time either playing chess or cricket fighting. When the flood came, his crickets were washed away and can't be found. He only cares about Xiao Ruan's matter. It's as if everyone else is irrelevant to him."
"Who are the 'other people' that my eldest uncle is talking about?" Jiang Jinyan remembers that his maternal grandfather was always a warm-hearted person.
Feng Da looked out the window and saw his biological sons and grandchildren.
The windows of the main room were already crowded with people. Seeing that Old Master Feng had left in a hurry, everyone gathered around Jiang Jinyan to greet him warmly. "Uncle Jinyan has become a high-ranking official! We haven't even seen Uncle Yan in his official robes yet..."
Everyone spoke with concern for Jiang Ruan and her family. Jiang Jinyan naturally bowed to the elders of the Feng family first, and the fear brought by the natural disaster seemed to dissipate in that instant.
They were more interested in Jiang Fenghua's whereabouts, but Old Master Feng and Madam Feng had already given orders not to cause any trouble for Jiang Ruan, since she was now the Empress.
It was precisely because of Jiang Ruan's identity that the Feng family was the first to step forward and use their grain to provide relief to the people after the natural disaster struck Yuzhou, and they also rallied wealthy merchants from all sides to donate money and grain.
Everyone suffered from the disaster, and they helped each other through the difficulties. The people of Yuzhou united as one and helped each other, which laid the foundation for Jiang Jinyan to bring the army to provide disaster relief.
Jiang Jinyan wrote down the situation in Yuzhou in detail in his memorial, including the reports of officials fleeing from places like Meizi Village and Xingzi Village.
Xie Shang was worried about the disaster, dealt with state affairs, and was also on guard against a rebellion in the northwest. He dared not relax for a moment.
He hadn't expected that an ordinary Feng family security agency would have such a great influence, even taking the initiative to organize the masses for disaster relief, which prevented the people of Yuzhou from rioting.
He also received news that Jiang Fenghua, Xiao Shang, and others had set off for Xichuan to search for the Ghost Realm.
Xie Shang summoned his ministers and they worked in the imperial study for three days and three nights before emerging. The most important matter now was the disaster in Yuzhou.
The guards report Jiang Fenghua and the others' schedules daily. He can only let her go now, as he trusts in Young Master Ruan's abilities.
Master Wu analyzed her destiny and determined that she was destined for great wealth and high status.
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