When these words came out, even Feng Yuheng was shocked.
She had been in this era for so long, how could she not have heard of the imperial tutor Ye Rong. He was a man of both literary and martial talents. Although he was old, his body was so strong that even a man in his early thirties could not match him. The current emperor respected him as his teacher, and there were many academies in the world that worshipped Ye Rong's statue. Being accepted as an apprentice by Ye Rong was a great fortune for Zirui!
Yao ignored Xuan Tiange's attempts to stop her and forced Zirui to kowtow three times to Xuan Tiange. Feng Yuheng also stepped forward, looked at Xuan Tiange, and said sincerely, "Thank you."
The old lady and Feng Jinyuan also followed suit and bowed. Regardless of whether Zirui was a legitimate son or a bastard, the Feng family could have a disciple of the imperial teacher Ye Rong, which would give them some face in front of the current emperor. You know, Ye Rong has only had one disciple in his life so far, and that was the emperor! Feng Zirui, from now on, he is the emperor's true disciple, no one can compare to him.
Feng Jinyuan's heart was in turmoil, thinking that when the Yao family was in trouble, the Ye family had never intervened, but now they had accepted Zirui as their seat. This was an announcement to the whole world that the Ye family and the Yao family had not severed their friendship and were still bound by loyalty. It was also telling the current emperor that this was the attitude of the Ye family!
The old lady suddenly had an idea. Now that Shen was dead, it would be good for the Feng family if Yao returned to the position of mistress.
Xuan Tiange glanced at everyone and spoke again: "As for the second grace..." She stepped forward lightly and took Yao's hand, "Aunt Yao, my father said that the Yao family can participate in the autumn examination."
"Really?" Even Yao Shi couldn't believe the news. The Yao family had been convicted of such a serious crime that she was kicked out of the Feng Mansion overnight. She had long thought that her family would never recover, but she didn't expect that she would have the opportunity to take the imperial examination in her younger life.
"Of course it's true." Xuan Tiange smiled and said to her: "My father specially told me this news, so that I can tell Aunt Yao to be happy first. As for the Desolate State, the imperial edict has been sent this morning." Xuan Tiange looked at Feng Jinyuan while speaking: "Although this grace has no direct relationship with the Feng family, I think Lord Feng should be happy for the Yao family!"
Feng Jinyuan's mind was in a mess. For a moment, he really couldn't understand why the situation had become like this in just three years?
Feng Zirui was accepted by the imperial tutor Ye Rong, and the descendants of the Yao family could even participate in the imperial examinations. What was this for? Was the Yao family going to turn things around?
He put his thoughts back and quickly replied to Xuan Tiange: "Of course I am happy. Thank you for conveying your message, Princess. I will definitely go to the palace to thank the emperor."
Xuan Tiange nodded, "We sisters have been here for a long time, so we won't bother you any more. Today, the sisters brought gifts for the old lady. Since we are all girls, I think Lord Lai Feng will not blame us."
Feng Jinyuan said: "That's natural."
"Then we won't stay any longer." She nodded to Feng Yuheng and was about to leave with her sisters, but the servants outside announced, "His Royal Highness Prince Xiang has arrived!"
Such reports were heard one after another in the Feng family today. Feng Jinyuan was a first-rank official, and the people who came to pay their respects were all well-known. Whoever came would be reported. But the third prince was different from others after all. His arrival was something that Feng Jinyuan and the old lady who knew about it had to take seriously.
When Chenyu heard the news that Prince Xiang had arrived at the mansion, her heart ached.
This man meant her future, her marriage, and her life with him. But she didn't even know what Prince Xiang looked like, and her mind was filled with Prince Chun's face.
When King Xiang arrived, everyone knelt in the courtyard again to welcome him. Except for Xuan Tiange who was still standing, everyone else knelt on the ground.
Xuan Tiange found it funny to look at the Feng family. How could she not know what Feng Jinyuan was thinking? It was just that her third brother...
"Everyone, get up!" While he was thinking, Xuan Tianye had already approached. He raised his hand and invited everyone in Feng Mansion to get up.
Xuan Tiange waved and greeted him: "Third brother."
Xuan Tianye nodded, "Tian Ge has grown up and knows to come to Feng Mansion. Third brother asked someone to bring some fruits from the south a few days ago, and I will ask someone to send them to you later."
"Thank you, Third Brother. Tiange likes to eat fruits from the south the most."
The two siblings exchanged greetings for a while, and Xuan Tiange took a few people and left. Xuan Tianye went to the mourning hall to burn incense, and his eyes stayed on Chenyu for a long time.
Chenyu was stared at by him so hard that she dared not look him in the face, but she did not feel her heart pounding.
All the members of the Xuan family are good-looking. Even the disfigured Ninth Prince still has an extraordinary demeanor.
But Chenyu didn't think Xuan Tianye was outstanding. His figure and appearance were all normal, except for his cold face that made him look a bit dignified.
Then she thought of the Seventh Prince Xuan Tianhua, and felt that he was truly the best man in the world, with an elegant demeanor, a gentle smile, and a voice that was like a spring breeze that made people unconsciously want to get closer to him.
Xuan Tianye's gaze was still lingering on the beauty that made her look so beautiful, but her thoughts had already flown away to who knows where else.
Then Xuan Tianye groaned, flicked his sleeves and turned away.
The old lady was very worried and quickly winked at Feng Jin to ask him to go and deliver it in person.
In fact, Feng Jinyuan would have gone to see Prince Xiang off in person without the old lady telling him to do so.
The two of them left the house together, and when they reached the gate, Xuan Tianye said to Feng Jinyuan in a cold voice, "I heard that Lord Feng's legitimate son made a fool of himself again today."
Feng Jinyuan was helpless. Good news never goes out, but bad news travels a thousand miles. Feng Zihao was seen by so many people when he was making a fuss. I'm afraid the whole capital is now talking about it as a joke.
Seeing him like this, Xuan Tianye was annoyed. "If Prime Minister Feng can't even control his own children, how can he help me achieve great things?"
Feng Jinyuan quickly bowed and said, "Please rest assured, Your Highness. I will take care of all the family affairs and will never cause any trouble for Your Highness."
"Then Lord Feng should be more careful. To resist foreign aggression, we must first stabilize the internal situation. I don't need to repeat this truth. Don't let your legitimate son ruin things. Besides," he was silent, and took another look at the Feng Mansion before saying, "Was that Chen Yu just now?"
Feng Jinyuan nodded: "That's right."
"Well, she is really stunning. I can tell you the truth to Prime Minister Feng. Your daughter's heart may not be with me, but she must do everything she should do for me. Just keep your duty and don't have other thoughts that will disrupt my important affairs."
After saying the last sentence, Xuan Tianye turned around and left with his servants.
Feng Jinyuan felt a cold sweat on his back. Did the King Xiang see what Chen Yu was thinking? After the funeral, he had to give Chen Yu and Zi Hao another warning. He didn't want Chen Yu and Zi Hao to ruin his plans, as the King Xiang said.
That day, from morning till night, the threshold of the Feng family's house was almost broken by people coming and going, and dinner was not served until two hours later.
After the meal, the old lady was exhausted and went back to rest. She only left some servants to keep vigil, while the others went back to the courtyard. The Shen family also sent someone to say that they would come to Feng Mansion at the end of the morning hour tomorrow to attend Shen's funeral.
Because of the two favors brought by Xuan Tiange today, Yao was so excited that she couldn't sleep all night. Feng Yuheng moved to Yao's room to talk with her. The two of them did not doze off until the sky was almost bright. Before they could doze off, they were called by Huang Quan: "Madam, Miss, get up, the people from the Shen family have arrived at the gate of Feng Mansion."
Shen's funeral was attended by the Shen family, so the Feng Mansion saved a lot of trouble. The whole family only knelt to send off the coffin when it was lifted. After the deacon shouted a few words, the coffin was lifted and placed on the carriage outside.
Feng Zihao was also helped by servants to bid farewell to Mrs. Shen. When he saw the coffin being carried onto the car, Feng Zihao began to cry.
When he cried, Chenyu started crying too.
Shen Wanliang looked at the two children, feeling emotional, and was about to give them some advice, but he heard Feng Zihao crying and saying, "My mother is gone, who can I ask for money from now on?"
In one sentence, Shen Wanliang was almost vomiting blood in anger.
He turned around, clasped his fists towards Feng Jinyuan, and said, "Prime Minister Feng, my Shen family doesn't blame anyone now. It's all because my sister didn't discipline her children well. I hope Prime Minister Feng will discipline them strictly from now on, and don't treat them like before. In addition, my Shen family will withdraw the business from the capital as soon as possible and move back home. In the future... I'm afraid we won't see each other again."
Feng Jinyuan was also very emotional. After all, it had been so many years. No matter what, Shen had done a great favor to the Feng family in the beginning.
He sighed and said, "Be careful on your way. Who can foresee what will happen in the future? If there is any trouble in your hometown, just send someone over. After all, you are still the uncle of Zihao and Chenyu."
Shen Wanliang said nothing more, waved his hand, and left with the funeral procession.
This whole ordeal really disappointed the concubines of the Feng family.
The mistress of the house had no one in the Feng family to attend her funeral after her death. Her family members had to carry the coffin back to her hometown. What kind of thing is this?
All mistresses are like this. If one day it is their turn...
Han was originally imprisoned, and was led by the servants to stand in the crowd because she was going to send Shen away. She originally wanted to plead with Feng Jinyuan again, asking him to release Fendai, but when she saw how miserable Shen was, she felt that she really had no confidence to help Fendai.
Just as she was about to return to her own courtyard, she heard Feng Jinyuan suddenly call her: "Han!"
She was delighted, thinking that Feng Jinyuan finally couldn't bear to ignore her anymore, so she quickly raised her head, her eyes habitually covered with a layer of coquettishness.
But Feng Jinyuan was currently preoccupied with the lawsuit, so he had no mood to appreciate her charming eyes. He just told her coldly, "Go back to the yard and collect the powder and rouge's things. I will arrange for someone to send her to the farm outside the capital before noon today."
"What?" Han was shocked. "Master, what are you doing..."
"Don't say anything." Feng Jinyuan looked tired. "She has to bear the consequences of her own actions." Then he looked at the other concubines and said, "You all remember what happened today. Although she is not the biological mother, the young master and the young lady are still in your care. Don't treat her like a concubine and make me sad."
The aunts all responded, but Feng Yuheng raised her chin and asked Feng Jinyuan, "What about the explanation my father said he would give me yesterday?" [End of this chapter]
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