"It's like a toad wanting to eat swan flesh!"
These words resounded like thunder in the Baohua Hall. Everyone was startled, and the originally noisy scene instantly became silent.
Gongyang Jiezhen's heart was filled with curiosity, and her gaze shot in the direction of the voice. She was surprised to find that a little girl, about ten years old, was sitting in the seat of the general, the head of the military commanders.
This little girl was like a newly blossomed flower, fresh and refined, charming and lovely. Her skin was as white as snow and as delicate as silk, her eyebrows and eyes were picturesque, like a fairy descended to earth. Her eyes, like two bright gemstones, shimmered with a lively light as the waves flowed, as if they contained endless wisdom and spiritual energy.
At this moment, she was clad in a magnificent court robe, resembling a noble phoenix, radiating a dazzling radiance. Her expression was majestic and imposing, as if the entire world was under her control. Yet, a scowl of fury, like a blazing flame, pierced her gaze as she stared intently at the people seated at the Cold Moon Kingdom delegation's table. Her eyes were filled with rage and disdain, as if expressing her unyielding defiance and contempt.
(Feng Qiyan, the daughter of the Grand General's Mansion)
Looking at the two people beside the little girl, Gongyang Jiezhen couldn't help but marvel. The woman, clad in a battle robe, looked heroic and imposing, while the man was handsome, with a gentle temperament like jade, and his every move exuded elegance and grace.
They were the renowned General Feng Cailan and his husband Yu Jingyang, and the young woman who had spoken so shockingly was, of course, their beloved daughter Feng Qiyan.
Just last night, the leader of Emperor Nalan Yunzhi's secret guards, An Yi, quietly sneaked into the General's Mansion and met with Feng Qiyan in private.
She relayed Nalan Yunzhi's instructions: someone was attempting to abduct Feng Qiyan, her uncle, who went by the alias "Feng Lingqian," to Lengyue Kingdom and force her to marry the elderly Emperor Gongyang Yingyi, who was old enough to be her uncle's mother. Nalan Yunzhi hoped Feng Qiyan could find a way to stop this conspiracy at today's palace banquet.
Feng Qiyan was instantly enraged upon hearing the news. She knew all too well the suffering her uncle had endured over the years, and how her grandmother, grandfather, mother, and father had been grief-stricken for over sixteen years.
Now, the family was finally reunited, but someone had come to disrupt and destroy this rare happiness and peace. How could this not fill them with righteous indignation? So, Feng Qiyan declared without hesitation: She would go all out to complete the mission entrusted to her by the Emperor's aunt!
As expected, the third princess from Lengyue Kingdom showed her true colors soon after she arrived at the palace banquet - she shamelessly asked Feng Qiyan's uncle to be betrothed to an old woman!
Such an absurd and rude act made Feng Qiyan furious. She secretly vowed that she would protect her uncle even at the cost of her own life and would never let the bad guys get what they wanted.
In addition, the emperor's aunt silently supported her behind the scenes and made a solemn promise, saying that no matter what the cost, she would prevent Feng Lingyan from marrying into another country for a "peaceful marriage"; she even allowed Feng Qiyan to take any means to deal with those shameless envoys from the Lengyue Kingdom, and all the consequences would be borne by her aunt.
After receiving such a strong guarantee, Feng Qiyan became more determined to give it a try... Therefore, at the palace banquet today, Feng Qiyan was not afraid at all when facing Gongyang Jiezhen and others, and she had an attitude of "come and fight if you don't agree".
Before Gongyang Jiezhen could even speak, an envoy from the Lengyue Kingdom sneered and said contemptuously, "Little brat, why don't you go play in the mud and yet you dare speak so arrogantly here? Feng Lingqian is just a bastard who is not worthy of being on the stage. The fact that our emperor has taken a liking to him and bestowed upon him the position of a third-rank concubine is truly a blessing for him. This is a chance to climb the ladder of success and soar to the sky. It would be fine if you were ungrateful, but you actually speak so arrogantly. It's a disgrace to our great country!"
"Humph! Anyway, I just won't agree. If you want to marry me, go ahead and do it yourself!"
Since the other party regarded her as a child, Feng Qiyan simply took advantage of her childish identity. Even if she scolded the other party harshly, the adults could brush it off as "children's words are innocent." In this way, she could argue with the other party even more confidently.
Hearing Feng Qiyan's words, another Lengyue envoy could no longer contain his anger and angrily scolded, "You little brat, you have absolutely no manners! How dare you speak to such a distinguished guest from afar like that? Didn't your parents teach you what 'manners' are?"
"Hehe..." At this moment, the silent Prince of Pingxi, Xiahou Jing, suddenly spoke. She glanced meaningfully at the Feng family members seated at the Grand General's Mansion, then turned her gaze to the Lengyue Kingdom envoys and said sarcastically, "Don't be angry, envoys. This little girl is no ordinary child..."
As Xia Houjing finished her words, the envoys from Lengyue Country all turned their eyes to Feng Qiyan and Xia Houjing, listening with their ears pricked up, waiting impatiently for what would happen next.
Xia Hou Jing, who had successfully captured everyone's attention, paused briefly before speaking slowly, "This girl's name is Feng Qiyan. She's the legitimate daughter of Feng Cailan, the current Grand General of our Laifeng Kingdom. Not only is she a master of both civil and military skills, she's also the youngest student in the Imperial College. She's no naive little girl, but a true prodigy!"
Hearing Xiahou Jing's words, the Lengyue Kingdom envoys were filled with thoughts. Gongyang Jiezhen was also startled, and she couldn't help but carefully examine Feng Qiyan again. Although the girl was young, she exuded an aura of unyielding pride. Gongyang Jiezhen secretly admired: She is truly the daughter of a general!
Given her mission, Gongyang Jiezhen suppressed her admiration and bowed solemnly to Feng Qiyan, saying, "Miss Feng, I'm so sorry! However, matters of marriage have always been about 'mother and father's orders, matchmaker's words.' Even though you are the niece of the Second Young Master Feng, you have no right to interfere with his decision. The only ones who can decide whether the Second Young Master Feng marries the Little Queen Mother are your Emperor and your grandmother and grandfather."
"Your Highness, this is wrong!" At this moment, Feng Cailan, who was sitting at the table in the General's Mansion, suddenly stood up and retorted in a loud voice, "Although Feng Qiyan is only nine years old and is this General's legitimate daughter, she is already the head of our Feng family. As the new head of the Feng family, she naturally has the right to decide the marriage of my younger brother (actually my older brother)..."
After he finished speaking, everyone in Baohua Palace was shocked, and their eyes were fixed on Feng Qiyan with sharp gazes.
Previously, some people had doubts about Feng Qiyan, believing that she was only able to rely on her ancestors' influence to be able to make an exception and enter the "genius class" of the Imperial College at the age of eight.
Now, she is only nine years old, but she has become the powerful head of the Feng family.
Judging from her words and actions, this woman might really have extraordinary abilities...
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