There was singing and dancing in the Jade Palace, but Feng Yuheng quietly retreated. When he got outside the palace, he immediately found a deserted place to hide his figure and quickly moved towards Yuehan Palace.
She had no other purpose in going there, except that Concubine Yun had once told her that she wanted to steal the white tiger and send it to Prince Chun's mansion to keep her company. When she entered the palace today, she thought of doing this as well.
The cold and deserted Yuehan Palace formed a sharp contrast with the bustle of the Jade Palace. Not everyone knew that there was no master in the palace. Only a few attendants knew it, and then they stayed in the bedroom every day, delivering meals on time and in a proper manner, and announced to the outside world that Concubine Yun was in a bad mood and didn't want to see anyone.
This reason was reasonable. After all, everyone knew that the emperor was now devoted to doting on the mother and daughter of the Eighth Prince, and had long forgotten Concubine Yun. It was understandable that Concubine Yun was in a bad mood. In addition, Concubine Yun's temperament was usually weird and unpredictable, so it was normal for her to be a little irritable at this critical moment, so no one suspected anything.
When Feng Yuheng arrived, the white tiger was sleeping in the cage, but it was still very alert. When it heard someone coming, it immediately opened its eyes and pretended to be very ferocious. But when it saw that the person coming was Feng Yuheng, the whole tiger's demeanor changed, and it immediately became flattering and kept rubbing against him. If it wasn't locked in a cage, it would have rubbed against Feng Yuheng directly to act coquettishly.
Speaking of which, the white tiger felt quite aggrieved. It used to be able to play freely in the Princess's Mansion and get loving hugs from Feng Yuheng from time to time. But since it came to Yuehan Palace and grew bigger, it could only live in a cage. Even though it knew in its heart that it really didn't like eating human flesh, no one would believe it.
Feng Yuheng looked at the tiger's eyes and could almost guess what it was thinking, so he reached out his hand and touched its huge head a few times, whispering: "Little Bai, I know you have been wronged. I will take you away from here, and soon you will see the very beautiful Concubine Yun, and someone will play with you."
Xiaobai shuddered. Concubine Yun? Her way of playing is a little special! Haha, she actually wanted it to be her mount. It's really a pity that woman thought of it. But think about it again, forget it, being a mount is better than being locked up here all day, it's boring and I'm going to get sick.
So he nodded resignedly, and then he felt his eyes blurred, and he and the tiger and the cage came to a strange space, and Feng Yuheng's voice rang in his ears again: "Stay here for a while, we will leave the palace together later."
After successfully putting Xiaobai into the space, Feng Yuheng immediately set out to return to the Jade Palace. When he returned to the palace, he saw the Seventh Prince Xuan Tianhua standing outside the palace, with his hands behind his back, his face full of worry.
She walked forward quickly and took the initiative to say, "Seventh Brother, why are you standing here? It's very cold outside."
Xuan Tianhua glanced at her and said directly, "You are so smart to think of a way to treat Concubine Yuan's body. Do you know that Gu magic can penetrate any hole? Do you know the dangers involved?"
She nodded and said honestly, "I understand, but this matter cannot be delayed any longer. If my father continues like this, I will not be the only one in danger. I have made up my mind, and you don't need to persuade me anymore, brother." She said it firmly, which also showed her firm determination, and there was even a hint of annoyance in her emotions. A good emperor was harmed like this. Once she finds out the truth, she swears that none of those involved will have an easy life.
"Okay, I won't persuade you." Xuan Tianhua nodded, and didn't say another word about this matter, but told her: "Ming'er just mentioned to the emperor that he wanted Zirui to leave the palace with him tonight, but unfortunately, the emperor didn't allow it."
"I've thought of it." Feng Yuheng also sighed and said helplessly: "Since you don't allow me, I'll have to stay for another night. Tomorrow night I will find a way to take Zirui out of the palace and create the illusion that Zirui is missing. At that time, please cooperate with Seventh Brother to petition the Emperor to find Zirui, and put the hat of failing to protect the safety of the palace on Old Eighth Brother."
Xuan Tianhua was startled, and subconsciously asked: "Can you hide Zirui absolutely safely? No one can find him?"
Feng Yuheng nodded, "Yes."
He didn't ask any more questions, just said: "Don't worry, I will cooperate with you to the best of my ability."
When she returned to the palace banquet, she felt that the atmosphere was a little off. The eighth prince Xuan Tianmo once again looked at the table where Feng Yuheng was, and still landed on Xiangrong. Xiangrong felt a little uneasy. After all, she could still notice these blatant stares even if she was stupid. Moreover, Xuan Tiange also said, "Why does he keep looking at Xiangrong?"
Xiangrong subconsciously moved closer to Feng Yuheng, her hands were cold and her face was pale. A bad premonition came over her, making her almost breathless. She subconsciously looked at Xuan Tianhua, and the other party happened to look at her. When their eyes met, Xiangrong felt more anxious. She whispered to Feng Yuheng: "I want to talk to the Seventh Prince, Second Sister, how should I call him out?"
Feng Yuheng understood Xiangrong's feelings. When the little girl sensed danger, the first thing she wanted to seek protection from was her loved one. Unfortunately... "It's too late."
She only had time to say this before the song and dance stopped. Xuan Tianmo, who was sitting opposite her on the throne of the crown prince, had already stood up and said to Emperor Tianwu, "Father, today is New Year's Day. I have a favor to ask of you. I hope your majesty will grant it."
"Oh?" Emperor Tianwu became more alert. "What do you want, Mo'er? Tell me! No matter what it is, your father will grant it."
When Emperor Tianwu said the words "all agreed", Xiangrong suddenly shuddered and her face turned even paler. She always felt that what the Eighth Prince wanted was probably related to her, but he was a prince and had the Emperor's support behind him. Once he brought up the topic she didn't want to hear the most, what should she do?
Xuan Tianhua's eyebrows also frowned at Emperor Tianwu's words. Xuan Tianming, who was sitting next to him, whispered to him, "My mother said that she wanted to settle the matter between you and Xiangrong as soon as possible. I thought it was too hasty, but now it seems that it is still too late."
Xuan Tianhua ignored him, but thought about it for a while, then shook his head slightly at Xiangrong, signaling her to stay calm.
At this time, Xuan Tianmo's voice rose again, saying: "I would like to marry a woman as a concubine, and I beg the emperor to approve it."
As soon as this sentence was uttered, everyone was shocked.
The Eighth Prince wants to marry a woman? Or a concubine? Who could it be?
Although the status of a concubine is very different from that of a wife, a concubine is simply a concubine. Although she is a concubine of the prince, she does not have a very high status. However, the concubine of the eighth prince is different. The eighth prince will succeed the throne in the future. Once a concubine enters the palace, she will be the only one besides the queen. At least she will be given the title of noble concubine. Therefore, everyone wants to ask for the concubine of the eighth prince for their daughters. Now that they hear that the other party has taken the initiative to ask for marriage, for a while, people are speculating who the person being asked will be?
Emperor Tianwu was also in high spirits. He held Concubine Yuan's hand and leaned forward to ask Xuan Tianmo, "Which girl did Mo'er like? You are not young anymore. It is time for you to establish a concubine. Not just a concubine, but also a principal concubine. If you really like someone, you may as well establish her as your principal concubine. As long as you are happy, father will agree."
Xuan Tianmo shook his head and said, "I only want to be a concubine. That woman is just a concubine of a family. She is not qualified to be a principal wife. Father, please allow her to be a concubine for me."
"Yes." Emperor Tianwu nodded, "Then tell me, which family is this girl from?"
Xuan Tianmo raised the corner of his lips and looked at Xiangrong again, saying, "It is the concubine of the Feng family, the sister of Princess Yu, Feng Xiangrong."
"Is it her?"
"It's her?"
People were talking about it, their eyes widened in disbelief. However, those who were quick-witted immediately figured out the Eighth Prince's intention. He wanted to keep Princess Yu's closest sister by his side, which was like taking a hostage! What's more, she was just a concubine. A prince could have many concubines.
Emperor Tianwu had never expected that his "favorite" eighth son would actually fall in love with a little concubine, the daughter of the Feng family. He was a little surprised. But it was nothing. She was just a concubine. Naturally, his son would take whoever he liked. There was nothing surprising about it. But he still asked his beloved concubine beside him: "My beloved concubine, what do you think?"
Concubine Yuan knew Xuan Tianmo's plan and agreed with it. When she heard Emperor Tianwu ask her, she looked at Feng Xiangrong and saw Feng Xiangrong's pale face and Feng Yuheng's angry eyes. So she smiled and said, "The third lady of the Feng family is the younger sister of Princess Yu. I believe that the third lady of Feng must be like Princess Yu, a person of noble character. I hope the emperor can help Mo'er."
"Haha!" Emperor Tianwu laughed loudly, "My Mo'er has finally come to his senses! Well, since you like her, then I will agree. There is no woman in this world that my Mo'er cannot marry!"
In a word, the marriage was settled, but from beginning to end no one asked Xiangrong whether she was willing or not, as if she had no thoughts at all, just an object, and Xuan Tianmo bought her if he liked her, and no one could refuse.
Xiangrong was angry and scared, and she used one hand to pinch the other hand until it bled. But Feng Yuheng gently held her hand and whispered to her, "Don't be afraid, the Seventh Prince will have a way."
Just after he finished speaking, before the Seventh Prince could come up with a plan, he heard the Fourth Prince Xuan Tianyi suddenly shout, "Wait!" Then he staggered forward, looking anxious, and knelt down in front of Emperor Tianwu, saying, "Father, please don't rush to a conclusion. I also want to marry the Third Miss of the Feng Family, Feng Xiangrong, as my principal wife!"
People were in an uproar again, wondering why the Third Miss of the Feng family had suddenly become so popular? She was just a little concubine's daughter. It was fine if the Eighth Prince wanted her as a hostage, but why did the Fourth Prince follow suit? He actually wanted her to be the principal wife? How could a concubine's daughter from a poor family be the principal wife of a prince?
For a moment, Xiangrong became the focus of the whole audience, and everyone's eyes were on her, including Feng Fendai who was sitting in the corner.
Fendai had not expected that such a scene would happen at the palace banquet today, but it was fine, let them fight! It would be best if both sides were injured in the end, so that she could gain some advantage in this chaotic world. But she still felt a little sad in her heart. She didn't know where the sadness came from, but she couldn't help but think of the people in the Feng Mansion in the past. She couldn't help but ask in her heart: "Grandmother, father, if you were still alive, could you have thought of the current situation? Could you have thought that the daughters of the Feng family really became people who could influence the government as you wished? But this situation is not what we want..."
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