Chapter 448 Zhao Lingmeng and Fan Yong return to Fan Mansion together
Zhao Lingmeng never cared about the affairs of Zhao Houyang and Yang Chengchen. She just reminded them, "Remember to bring good people with you." Then she got on the carriage and went back with Fan Yong.
In the carriage, Zhao Lingmeng took the initiative to pour a cup of tea for Fan Yong and said, "This is indeed my fault. I'm sorry."
Fan Yong held Zhao Lingmeng's hand with one hand and held the tea with the other, and said with a smile: "This is the tea poured by Princess Funing herself, I must taste it carefully."
Zhao Lingmeng glared at Fan Yong speechlessly before saying helplessly, "I'm serious."
"I know, it's okay. I used to be away from home for months on end when I was on a mission, and it's only been a few days. And my mother is seriously ill, and I know Your Highness is feeling bad. Otherwise, I would definitely remind you."
Fan Yong honestly thought it wasn't a big deal. His parents had plenty of filial caregivers, and he'd often been away before. So what did it matter if he was a few days late in meeting his family?
"I'll have someone prepare a generous gift later!" Zhao Lingmeng also wanted to make amends. After all, they were indeed wrong in this matter.
"Thank you, Madam." Fan Yong was quite happy to see Zhao Lingmeng like this. His Highness valued the Fan family, and to a certain extent, he also valued him!
Zhao Lingmeng pinched Fan Yong's stiff face helplessly and said jokingly, "I didn't realize that our Master Fan is still a love-brained person."
Although Fan Yong didn't understand what love-brain meant, he roughly guessed it based on their conversation and Zhao Lingmeng's expression.
"Did Your Highness make a profit?"
Zhao Lingmeng nodded without hesitation, "Then it must be profitable."
Fan Yong thought for a moment and added, "If someone embarrasses Your Highness tomorrow, Your Highness doesn't have to tolerate it for my sake. People tend to bully the weak and fear the strong. This will also help prevent more trouble from happening in the future."
Fan Yong felt that the chances of peaceful coexistence in this situation were extremely small. He had also seen his mother's expression on his wedding day. This kind of relationship was either the east wind prevailing over the west wind, or the west wind prevailing over the east wind. Since His Highness had taken an absolute position from the beginning, he had to give those people no chance to make trouble.
Otherwise, if something really outrageous happens, can he save the person more than once?
Fan Yong's words surprised Zhao Lingmeng. Even in her previous life, few men would say such things, let alone in this feudal era.
Ask when you have doubts. This is the principle Zhao Lingmeng has always adhered to: "Are you serious? Aren't you afraid that others will say you are unfilial?"
Fan Yong took a sip of his tea and explained, "I'm just saying this out of filial piety! If they really angered His Highness, would He really put Himself in a difficult position for me?"
"That's definitely not possible!" Zhao Lingmeng answered without hesitation. She wasn't the love-brained person that the original owner was. If they really pissed her off, she'd have to teach them a lesson.
"That's it. Not giving people the opportunity to expand their ambitions is also a kind of filial piety." Fan Yong used to be the head of the secret guards. Most of the tragedies he had seen were caused by excessive ambition.
Zhao Lingmeng also agreed with Fan Yong's point of view. She was very happy that her husband shared the same values as her. "I feel like I've made a lot of money now."
Fan Yong was also very happy to hear Zhao Lingmeng say this. When he got off the carriage, he held Zhao Lingmeng's hand and couldn't hide the smile on his face. Everyone could see that Fan Yong was in a good mood at this time.
Early the next morning, Zhao Lingmeng and Fan Yong went to the Fan Mansion with their three children and two cars full of gifts.
When Zhao Lingmeng and his companions' carriage arrived at the gate of the Fan Mansion, Mr. Fan and Mrs. Fan, along with a group of people from the mansion, were waiting at the main gate. The main gate was open and they were ready for battle.
Fan Yong got off the carriage first, then turned around and helped Zhao Lingmeng down.
When Mrs. Fan saw this, the fire in her heart was rising. Other families would marry virtuous women, but only the Fan family married an ancestor.
Moreover, she was her most beloved and promising youngest son. With the title of Earl, he could marry any daughter-in-law. But she glanced at her husband next to her and did not dare to say anything.
After Zhao Lingmeng got off the carriage, the two brothers Zhao Houjing got off the carriage.
The people in the Fan Mansion immediately saluted and said, "Respectfully welcome Princess Funing and Prince Consort Fan."
Zhao Lingmeng quickly stepped forward and personally helped Madam Fan up, saying with a smile, "We're all family, there's no need to be so polite, father and mother."
Madam Fan was not one to appreciate kindness, and she immediately replied, "Thank you, Your Highness. After all, this gift is still necessary. In case I offend Your Highness, I will miss you. If you can't remember me and your father, then I will be waiting for you."
As soon as Mrs. Fan said this, the Zhao Houjing brothers and the other two instantly lost their previous closeness to the Fan family, and even their smiles faded a lot.
Fan Yong seemed accustomed to it, and said nonchalantly, "If you don't know, you'd think I have many homes! I've been away from home for months on end before, and no one said anything.
Okay, are you still coming in? If not, we’ll just go back.”
Old Madam Fan was so angry that she almost died. Where did this stupid son come from? But she would not admit that her son was so annoying. She just thought it was Zhao Lingmeng who taught him that.
Old Master Fan quickly came out to smooth things over, "Your Highness, please come in."
If the princess really turned around and left, the Fan family would be in big trouble. Old Master Fan even took the time to glare at his wife. He had told her that the princess was different from the other daughters-in-law in her family, but she just couldn't remember.
Could it be that he wants to set some rules for the eldest princess? That would be like "an old man hanging himself because he thinks his life is too long."
Seeing this, Zhao Lingmeng loosened his grip on Mrs. Fan's hand and led the three children inside. Fan Yong hurried to catch up, and Mrs. Fan glared at his wife and followed suit.
Seeing this, Mrs. Fan's eldest daughter-in-law, Wang, immediately stepped forward to support Mrs. Fan, and said, "Mother, let's go in too!"
Old Madam Fan was about to explode with rage. She felt that these people were laughing at her and directly shook off Wang's hand, "Get out!"
Then Old Madam Fan took her second daughter-in-law's hand and went inside angrily.
Wang Shi had long been accustomed to her mother-in-law's temper and didn't care. She followed her into the mansion. But although Wang Shi was yelled at, she felt relieved. What's the big deal about trying to control her? If she had the ability, she could try to control the eldest princess and see if she would pay any attention to her.
Afterwards, Mrs. Fan knew that Zhao Lingmeng would not indulge her, so she did not dare to make trouble. At least everyone had lunch in a friendly manner. Then Zhao Lingmeng and the others chatted for a while before slowly returning home.
Aside from Madam Fan, everyone else was very happy, even Master Fan was very satisfied. After all, Master Fan's only expectation of the princess was that she would be reasonable.
After spending half a day together, Old Lady Fan could see that although His Highness had a bad temper, he was a reasonable person, and that was enough for the Fan family.
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