1409 Marriage, Kindness and Power
The Ninth Prince’s premonition came true, Feng Qingchen was going to Jiangnan.
It just so happened that Feng Qingchen wanted to take advantage of the autumn and winter seasons to pick a piece of land with fertile grass to raise cattle, sheep and pigs so that her soldiers would have meat to eat next year.
Although Feng Qingchen didn't necessarily have to go to Jiangnan in person, Feng Qingchen wanted to accompany Feng Liyou to inspect the 10,000 soldiers, so he simply went to Jiangnan together. Although the Ninth Prince wanted to persuade her, he acquiesced in the end.
Feng Qingchen picked four people from the eighteen riders, and after meeting up with Feng Liyou, they went to Xuanxiao Palace together.
On the way, Xuan Shaoqi had already made arrangements for Feng Qingchen, and there were people to take care of them along the way, so Feng Qingchen and Feng Liyou did not suffer any hardship on the journey.
"Palace Master Xuan is a good person, you can consider it." Feng Liyou said a few good words for Xuan Shaoqi, and Feng Qingchen rolled his eyes unhappily: "It's impossible for Shaoqi and I, he is the Palace Master of Xuanxiao Palace, and I can't be the Palace Master's wife of Xuanxiao Palace with my identity."
Feng Qingchen was not stupid enough to let Feng Liyou say that she did not like Xuan Shaoqi and that she loved someone else. Marriage was a matter between two families. There was only suitability, not liking or not. In this era, those who openly talk about love and close-mouthed true love are either prostitutes or Pan Jinlian.
"I think he will be willing to marry into my family." Feng Liyou could see that Xuan Shaoqi valued Feng Qingchen.
"It's impossible for him and I. I have never thought of getting married." Feng Qingchen reiterated his position. Feng Liyou did not persuade him again. He only said: "That Dong Lingjiu is not suitable for you. The Fengli clan can marry the Wang and Cui families, but they will not marry the Fengli daughter into the Wang and Cui families."
Fengli's daughter knows too much. When the time comes, will this woman side with her husband's family or her parents' family? In order to avoid this from happening, the Fengli clan does not allow marriages. After enjoying the glory of the family, one must naturally pay for the family.
"This is my private matter." Feng Qingchen has never had any elders to supervise her and doesn't like others interfering in her marriage.
"Marriage is a matter between two families. It is not your private matter. Qingchen, whether you agree or not, you must think carefully about it. Don't let others catch you off guard."
"My clan members will definitely interfere in my marriage?" Identity brings benefits, but also responsibilities.
Feng Liyou nodded: "Unless you are King Fengli, you can only follow the arrangements of the clan when it comes to marriage. The clan will give you the opportunity to choose, but the candidate must be someone they agree with. Dong Lingling, Wang Jinling and the like are not acceptable. It's not that they are not good, it's that they are too good."
"I understand." Feng Qingchen thought of the token and felt relieved.
However, she cannot take it out now because she does not have the strength to match it. Taking it out will only make the people of the Fengli clan reject her even more.
Feng Liyou saw that Feng Qingchen was not too worried and thought that she had accepted it, so he said no more and subtly told Feng Qingchen about the situations of each branch of the Feng Li clan, letting Feng Qingchen understand which ones can be fought for, which ones can be suppressed, and which one must be eradicated.
"The talents of the first and second uncles are dwindling, and they have no say. Although they are dissatisfied with the direct line, they will not cause trouble for you. The third and fourth uncles remain neutral on the surface, but it is unclear what they are actually like. You can fight for these four branches.
Needless to say, my branch, the six uncles and the seven uncles are the most powerful. If they cannot be suppressed, they must be eliminated. The six uncle's granddaughter was raised according to the standards of Fengli's legitimate daughter. According to seniority, she should call you aunt.
If you hadn't appeared, she would have been able to enjoy the treatment of a legitimate daughter. Your appearance has seriously affected the interests of their lineage. The Sixth Uncle and the Seventh Uncle have always been close. They are of the same blood, and they intervened in the struggle of the Beiling royal family. If they succeed, the Fengli clan may only have these two branches. "This is why Feng Liyou hurried to find Feng Qingchen and secretly helped Feng Qingchen.
The enemies of your closest relatives are the most terrifying. Some people can do anything for power. Feng Qingchen has no roots in the Fengli clan, and he will be looked down upon just for his identity.
The reason why Fengli's daughter was called the proud daughter of heaven was because she had a father who was the King of Fengli. The Sixth Uncle jumped up and down to push his granddaughter out, just because he wanted his son to become the King of Fengli and the ruler of the Fengli clan.
If... if Feng Qingchen's father, Feng Lizhan, was still alive, then Sixth Uncle and Seventh Uncle would not dare to jump at all. With King Feng Li around, who would dare to bully Feng Li's legitimate daughter?
No matter what era you are in, you have to rely on your father!
Without a father to rely on, Feng Qingchen can only rely on himself.
When they arrived at Xuanxiao Palace, Xuan Shaoqi was already waiting there, but Li Xuanyue, who had always been with him, was not there. Feng Qingchen asked a question and learned that something had happened in Xuanyue Palace and Li Xuanyue had rushed back to Xuanyue Palace, so he didn't say anything else.
"How are those soldiers being trained?" This is what Feng Qingchen was concerned about.
"Very good, but... there are a few who can't adapt to life outside. I'll take care of them for you." It was so clean that not even their corpses could be found.
"Can you find out who it is?" There was actually a spy. She had underestimated that group of people.
Xuan Shaoqi shook his head: "They have no chance to contact the outside world. I was afraid of exposing this place, so I took action in advance."
It is good to follow the clues, but it will also expose the situation of this village. Feng Qingchen knows that Xuan Shaoqi's approach is the best, so he will not say anything more.
The next day, it was a great autumn day. Feng Liyou and Feng Qingchen appeared at the training ground together. Li Ze brought his personal soldiers to greet them and reported the training situation to them in detail.
What it generally means is that everyone can meet the standards set by Feng Qingchen, and after receiving clean clothes, decent weapons, and eating their first meal of meat, these people have become completely devoted to Feng Qingchen, and they kneel down in the direction of the Dongling Imperial City one by one.
"You are right, as the people support you." Feng Liyou nodded approvingly at Feng Qingchen.
The emperor has no problem with hungry soldiers, and the Fengli clan has always treated their soldiers well, but Feng Qingchen does the best.
Feng Qingchen turned her eyes away silently, without humility or pride. She was wondering what kind of life the soldiers of this era led. Was it enough to just have enough food to eat?
Thinking of those disabled veterans who had retired, Feng Qingchen felt very upset. Although she had been helping them, she could only help the Imperial City, and her power was too limited.
She should be able to do more in the future.
"Let's go and see your soldiers." Feng Liyou was very interested in the training that Li Ze mentioned and couldn't wait to review it. Feng Qingchen naturally stood up and wanted to accompany her.
Li Ze and Feng Qingchen stood at the highest point. Feng Liyou did not steal the show. He and Xuan Shaoqi chose an inconspicuous position to stand. Both of them focused their eyes on the woman who was not afraid in front of thousands of people.
Li Ze was full of vigor and energy. He pointed at Feng Qingchen beside him and said excitedly to the ten thousand young soldiers below, "Don't you always want to know who picked you up, who kept you well fed and clothed, and who set those training plans for you?
I'm telling you right now, the fact that you can stand here and have what you have today is all thanks to Miss Feng. Without Miss Feng, you would have to live your whole life in a cave, eating chaff and dirt, and wearing rags. "
Li Ze became more and more excited as he spoke, and the 10,000 people below looked at Feng Qingchen with eyes full of gratitude and enthusiasm. If they had not received training and dared not speak in such occasions, they would probably shout Feng Qingchen's name and shout "Long live Feng Qingchen!"
Feng Qingchen used both kindness and force. Since she showed kindness, she naturally wanted these people to use force and remember her kindness for the rest of their lives!