When this person mentioned Princess Ji'an, everyone was stunned and silent for a while. *huotxt/They were the families of officials from other provinces, and their knowledge was definitely not as good as that of the locals in the capital. As for Feng Yuheng, they had only heard of her, but had never seen her in person, let alone come into contact with her. Even this imperial carriage was the first time they saw it today.
But once they had this guess, people once again turned their attention back to the royal carriage in front of them. After taking a closer look, everyone gasped.
“Are those real gemstones in her car?”
"That sparkling thing should be crystal. My father gave me a small crystal pendant for my birthday last year. It's very similar to the one on this car, but not as good as this one."
"How can the things we use be compared with those used by the royal family?"
"What kind of royal family member is she? She is just a princess from another family, who was given the title later."
"A princess from another family is so ostentatious. She has inlaid so many fine things on the car. Any piece taken away by someone else is worth a lot of money. She is really generous."
Feng Yuheng couldn't help but laugh as she listened to these words through the window. No wonder every time a large number of officials from other provinces came to Beijing, the court would strengthen the defense of Beijing. Based on the knowledge of these people, they would probably shout and scream at everything they saw. Her imperial carriage was nothing new in Beijing, not to mention that Xuan Tianming's carriage was much more exaggerated than hers. People in Beijing took it for granted, but how come it became a big deal in the mouths of these ladies?
However, just discussing the imperial carriage was not enough. When women gathered together, they loved to gossip. Soon, the topic changed again, and this time it turned to Xuan Tianming.
"Do you know? Not only has the Ninth Prince's leg injury been healed, but even his legendary appearance that was completely destroyed has been restored to its original state and is intact." These words were said sourly.
Feng Zhaolian had sharp eyes and would say to Feng Yuheng from time to time: "Oh, someone is gouging their eyes out at us. I can smell the jealousy from across the carriage."
Then another voice came: "Alas, in the final analysis, Princess Ji'an is lucky. She has been engaged to the Ninth Prince since she was a child. We don't have that blessing."
"How can we compare with the people in the capital? They are close to the water and get the moon first. Speaking of which, I also saw the Ninth Prince when I was young. He was still a teenager at that time, but his appearance was really... the best in the world."
"Even more outrageous than the Seventh Prince?"
"Two extremes. The Seventh Prince is an immortal who does not enter the world, while the Ninth Prince is a handsome man who is aloof from the world."
This description made these young ladies feel excited again. Feng Yuheng could almost feel the jealous light coming towards her. She felt irritated and patted Feng Zhaolian: "Put down the curtain." Then she urged Huang Quan: "Go and ask the outsiders to clear the way. My imperial carriage is the same as Princess Wuyang's. It can be driven directly to the foot of Ruimen. There is no need to stay here. Let them all make way. I don't know what those imperial guards outside are doing?"
Huang Quan knew that she had heard that someone outside was coveting the Ninth Prince again. He laughed in his heart but did not point it out. He lifted the curtain and walked out of the carriage. He grabbed a royal guard and gave him orders. Soon, there was a commotion outside. It was obvious that the people who were blocking the road reorganized their formation under the command of the royal guards, and soon they made way for her royal carriage.
When Huang Quan returned to the carriage, the vehicle had already started. She said to Feng Yuheng, "I really doubt that the people here will fill up the palace."
Feng Zhaolian was puzzled, "The palace of Dashun is very small?"
Huang Quan rolled his eyes at her and said, "I am just making an analogy. Do you understand what I mean?"
Huang Quan felt helpless at Feng Zhaolian's half-understanding, so he simply stopped talking to her and sat quietly aside until the imperial carriage stopped again.
Outside, the driver lifted the curtain and said, "Miss, we have arrived at Ruimen."
Feng Yuheng nodded and got out of the car. As soon as her feet touched the ground, the head female official who had been waiting at the palace gate came forward to greet her and said warmly, "This old servant has come here specially to wait for the princess. Please follow this old servant first."
Feng Yuheng thanked her and told her that Feng Zhaolian was brought here by herself. The female official said she understood and asked someone to make a simple record before taking her all the way to the palace. The ladies who were still waiting in line sighed in despair.
The weather was cool during the Mid-Autumn Festival, but the sun was at its hottest after noon. They had all come here carefully made up, but they didn't expect there would be so many people. After standing in line for so long, they felt that the makeup on their faces was blurred.
Feng Fendai was also standing in the queue. Although she was able to get an invitation to the palace because of her relationship with the Fifth Prince, she actually did not have the same treatment as Feng Yuheng, who did not have to queue. Of course, among the female relatives, the number of people who did not have to queue could be counted on one hand. Princess Wenxuan, Princess Wuyang, and Princess Ji'an were the only three. Others could only envy her even if they were anxious.
But there were those who were too thoughtful and asked Fendai eagerly, "Sister, you just said that you are the future fifth prince's principal wife. I remember that the fifth prince arranged a marriage with the fourth daughter of the Feng family, right? So, Princess Ji'an is your biological sister. Why, your biological sister entered the palace first, but she didn't even say she would take care of you?"
It would be better if she didn't mention this matter. Once she mentioned it, Fen Dai would be filled with anger. When had Feng Yuheng ever taken care of her? It was good enough that she didn't confront him. She snorted coldly and said, "So what if she is my biological sister? Now she has a high position, is capable, and is well-liked by the people in the palace. How can a concubine like me be able to marry her? It's good enough that she doesn't make things difficult for me. I dare not upset her." She had completely forgotten that every time she had a conflict with Feng Yuheng, she was the one who started it first.
Fen Dai's words spread from one person to ten, and from ten to a hundred, and from one person to another, back and forth. The ladies and young ladies in the capital who knew the inside story either laughed it off or could do nothing about it, but those who did not know the inside story and the ladies and young ladies from other provinces had something to talk about.
For a time, Feng Yuheng's image plummeted due to these people's rumors, and she became an evil sister who bullied her younger sister after gaining glory and power.
Fendai was very happy to hear this. She looked back and saw Xiangrong standing in the crowd, looking anxious as if she wanted to explain herself but no one was listening. She was even happier.
On the other side, Feng Yuheng was led to the back garden by a female official. The female official said to them as they walked: "The Queen has been in good health and in high spirits recently. Princess Wenxuan was the first to enter the palace, and the two of them have been chatting in Jingci Palace."
Feng Yuheng then asked, "Has Princess Wuyang arrived?"
"Here we are." The court lady was kind and said quickly, "The princess is here early. She went to the front hall to talk and play with the other princes. I think she should be back by now."
Feng Yuheng nodded and didn't ask any more questions. Xuan Tiange's identity was different from others. This palace was half her home. No one could stop her from going anywhere she wanted. In addition, she was familiar with everywhere, so naturally she wanted to run around and play.
Soon, they arrived at Jingci Palace. After passing through the courtyard, they heard bursts of laughter as soon as they stepped into the palace. There were more than one or two people laughing. She knew there were at least four.
When she went in again, she saw that the Queen, Princess Wenxuan, and Xuan Tiange were all there, and there was another person, which surprised her a little. But she didn't show too much surprise, she just walked to the Queen steadily and knelt down, saying: "Ah Heng greets the Queen, and I wish you a happy moon night."
As soon as the Queen saw Feng Yuheng, her eyes were all smiles. She quickly signaled Fangyi to help him up, and at the same time repeatedly said to Princess Wenxuan who was sitting next to her: "Today, I can manage the Yuexi Palace Banquet with such energy, thanks to Ah Heng. You know, my illness has not been getting better recently. I have been tossing and turning on the bed for several months and my body is always weak. Later, Ah Heng came back from the Northern Territory and came to the palace to check my pulse. She also brought me her special medicine. After taking it, I got better."
Feng Yuheng said politely, "Your Majesty's health is already there, Ah Heng is just doing his best." After that, he bowed to Princess Wenxuan and called her affectionately, "Aunt Lan, how are you these days?"
Princess Wenxuan also smiled at her, "Okay, okay, everything is fine." But in her heart, she sighed for Yao. She didn't know what was in her mind. She had to make such a good daughter feel estranged, and then turned around to recognize that unclear person. She immediately decided to persuade them again after the palace banquet. After all, she couldn't bear to see this mother and daughter being so estranged.
As she was thinking, the Queen was about to introduce another person to Feng Yuheng. At this time, Feng Yuheng nodded and greeted Xuan Tiange first, then turned to look at the other person and said with a smile: "The Seventh Princess of the Ancient Shu Kingdom has come from afar. She is really a rare guest."
The queen was stunned, "Do you recognize him?"
Feng Yuheng nodded, "Back then, the Sixth Prince of the Ancient Shu Kingdom brought his Seventh Princess to pay tribute to our Dashun, and he even made a special trip to the Feng Mansion. At that time, my father was still the Left Prime Minister, and he entertained Kang Yi and her daughter, who were still Princess Qian Zhou, at home. The Sixth Prince and the Seventh Princess of the Ancient Shu Kingdom came to the mansion together, and the Sixth Prince even proposed to Princess Kang Yi."
After she finished speaking, the Queen nodded and said, "Now that you mention it, I remember that there was such a thing."
The Seventh Princess of the Ancient Shu Kingdom also laughed at this time, and then said to Feng Yuheng: "The Princess has a really good memory. I almost forgot about this matter, but I didn't expect that the Princess still remembered it. It's really thoughtful."
The women of Southern Xinjiang are naturally charming. When they speak, their expressions are lively and they have an exotic style. They are very beautiful. But Feng Yuheng saw a hint of anger in such charming eyes, so he also said: "It's not intentional. Who can forget the important event of the marriage between the two countries? Didn't the Queen just say that she remembered it?"
The Queen was in a fight, so the Seventh Princess couldn't say anything. The Queen pulled back the topic and said, "The Seventh Princess is beautiful and smart. It's not easy for her to enter my Dashun alone. Let's have fun at this palace banquet today."
Princess Wenxuan also said: "Yes, the women in Southern Xinjiang are born beautiful, with high noses and big eyes. They are all beauties, not to mention the princesses of the royal family. I heard that the Seventh Princess's appearance is enough to rank first in the ancient Shu royal family. Today, I want to make those young men fall in love with her."
This was originally a joke, but the Seventh Princess Fan Tianman was obviously very confident in her appearance. She raised her chin confidently and immediately stared at the woman in red standing behind Feng Yuheng.
Such a bright red color, she was stared at as soon as she entered the hall, but because of Feng Yuheng's identity, she had to speak first. Now she had the opportunity to find out the truth. At that time, she pointed at Feng Zhaolian and asked: "Who is that? Why is she wearing a veil? Is it because of her appearance..."
Feng Yuheng smiled slightly, "Yes, her appearance is a little unacceptable. I'm afraid that taking off the veil will scare the princess."
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