"What?" The old lady, Feng Jin Yuan and Shen Shi exclaimed in unison, even An Shi, who was usually calm and composed, was taken aback.

  Phoenix Feather Fan blinked her eyes, what kind of demon is this Royal Highness?

  An looked at Feng Yu Heng's puzzled expression and softly said to her, "Two years ago when the Ninth Prince went on a campaign, the Emperor not only appointed him as the General of Pacifying Distant Lands but also granted him the title of King Yan, which would be passed down through generations."

  She didn't deliberately conceal her voice, and Shen heard it and sourly retorted: "What's the use of inheritance? Now that all the descendants are gone, who is there to inherit?"

  An furrowed his brow and did not intend to speak more with Shen, so he stopped talking.

  It turned out that Feng Yu Heng understood, so the Emperor was actually that person! She turned around and smiled cleverly at Empress Dowager Shen: "Mother is taking my side? Thank you, Mother, for worrying about me."

  Shen flipped her eyes and wanted to say you're overthinking, but was stopped by Feng Chenyu.

  "Grandma, Father and Mother, why don't you go to the front yard and take a look!" Shen Yu's words reminded everyone, so the whole house went to the front yard with a flurry of chatter.

  On the road, Feng Yu Heng pulled An Shi and asked in a low voice: "What is the full name of the Ninth Prince?"

  An thought for a moment, "It seems to be called Xuan Tian Ming."

  "Xuān Tiān Míng." She remembered this name in her heart, "It sounds pretty good."

  When a group of people arrived at the front yard, steward He Zhong was nodding and bowing to talk to an old woman.

  That old woman wore a brown cheongsam, tall and slender in figure, with an extraordinary temperament. Just standing there alone would make her unapproachable to any ordinary housekeeper of a wealthy family.

  He Zhong wore a smile of twelve points, speaking one sentence at a time, but the old woman kept her eyes fixed on the front, her chin slightly raised, and didn't even acknowledge a single sentence.

  Madam Feng and Feng Jin Yuan took one look at this setup, how could they not know the identity of this old woman. The Ninth Prince Xuan Tian Ming had only one wet nurse, Zhou Shi, who was a First-Rank Lady conferred by the Emperor's own imperial decree.

  This week, Shi was not married, but she was the wet nurse of the ninth prince and had been serving Yunfei since childhood. In the year when the ninth prince was two years old, a big fire broke out in Yunfei's bedroom, and she risked her life to rescue the nine-year-old prince who was still in his swaddling clothes, preserving the royal bloodline.

  And regardless of how the Ninth Prince is now, Madame Zhou is someone the Emperor attaches great importance to, and she is always invited to important palace banquets.

  Now Mrs. Zhou has come in person and said that she is here to discuss the betrothal gift, everyone couldn't help but take a few more glances at Feng Yuexiang, and they started thinking about it several times in their hearts.

  Feng Jin Yuan hastily took two steps forward and arrived in front of Madame Zhou, cupping his hands together in a salute: "I didn't know the madam had personally come to the manor, I'm afraid I've failed to greet you from afar, I hope the madam won't blame me."

  The old lady of the Feng family also came forward with the support of the crowd, stiffening her waist to make a bow, but this waist was really not cooperative, and after bending for half a day, she still couldn't bend down, feeling embarrassed for a while.

  Mrs. Zhou was used to all sorts of situations and wouldn't bother with an old lady who looked like she had a bad back, so she just said lightly: "No need for courtesy, madam, since you're not feeling well."

  The old lady doesn't need much courtesy, but others' politeness is indispensable.

  Behind him, Shen's family and a group of women all bowed down, Feng Yuexian also followed suit, but for half the day, no one called out to them.

  The old lady noticed Zhou's wife's movements, and saw her scanning the crowd with a circle, as if she was looking for something. Finally, her gaze stopped at a thin and weak little man.

  After a while, the crowd finally heard a voice saying "Get up, no need to be polite", but before they could get up, a pair of hands stretched out and helped them up first.

  "Is this the Miss Feng, the eldest daughter of the Phoenix family who is engaged to His Highness the Crown Prince?" Madam Zhou put away her stern expression and replaced it with a kind and benevolent one.

  Feng Yu Huan raised her head and met a face full of kindness.

  Just this one voice of the legitimate daughter of the Feng family...

  "Madam has misunderstood." Feng Jin Yuan took over the conversation, "This is indeed Feng's second daughter, but not his legitimate daughter."

  Shen's family also followed the noise, "Yes, our Feng Mansion's eldest daughter is Chen Yu." While saying this, she pushed Chen Yu forward, "Chen Yu, quickly greet Mrs. Zhou."

  Phoenix sank fish fully displayed her Bodhisattva face, and with a gentle gesture, she made a courtesy: "Sunk fish has seen Mrs. Zhou."

  Madam Zhou glanced at the people who were speaking, but her gaze only stayed on Feng Yu Heng's face. However, she replied to the past: "I only remember that the second miss who was engaged to the ninth prince was the legitimate daughter of the Feng family."

  Feng Jin Yuan was very embarrassed, "Madam is unaware, the Feng manor had some changes many years ago, now Ah Huang is not the eldest daughter."

  As soon as he finished speaking, Feng Chenyu immediately added: "Although she is not the legitimate daughter in name, everything for Second Sister in the manor has been arranged according to the rules for a legitimate daughter, without any negligence."

  She said that, and Feng Jinyuan also reacted. At this moment, if the Meng Wangfu insisted on marrying the eldest daughter of the Feng family, it would be forcing him to marry Feng Chenyu off. Although the Ninth Prince's body was ruined, his power still existed, and the Emperor's favor had not diminished. He was a left prime minister of the country, but his foundation was still shallow. Moreover, even if his foundation were deeper, he could not compete with the imperial prince!

  But even if I were to die, I would never marry a useless person.

  Thinking of this, Feng Jin Yuan hastily added: "Chen Yu said it's extremely right, Ah Huang... Madam also knows about the matter of the Yao family back then, so... don't make things difficult for Jin Yuan." He self-addressed his name and courtesy name, which is a way to get familiar with Lady Zhou.

  Mrs. Zhou didn't bother with the father and daughter who were explaining things in order, but instead pulled Feng Yuexiang's hand and asked her: "Is what your father and sister said true?"

  Feng Yu Huan's gaze never left Madame Zhou's eyes, and in secret, she used her energy to probe, obtaining the answer that the other was treating her with sincerity.

  She was moved in her heart and replied, "The distinction between birth and non-birth is just a virtual name. Ah Huang has long since looked down on these things in the mountains over the years." In one sentence, it made clear that she had not been living in Feng Fu all these years.

  Mrs. Zhou naturally knew about this matter long ago, and obviously didn't think much of the Feng family's tendency to hastily clear themselves of blame, even going so far as to abandon their wives. She gave Feng Jinyuan a cold look, also glancing at Old Lady Shen and Madame Shen in the process, before shaking her head repeatedly. Then she turned back to comfort Feng Yuhuang: "You're twelve this year, right? Just endure for three more years."

  Feng Yu Hong couldn't hold it in and burst out laughing, "My lady, you're being too serious."

  Shen's face suddenly fell, but he didn't dare to erupt, and was extremely uncomfortable.

  Feng Jin Yuan's face didn't look good either, and several times he wanted to speak up, but was restrained by Lady Zhou's status and had to give up.

  Mrs. Zhou didn't intend to make a fuss with the Feng family over this matter, after all, she had come to the Feng residence today for a proper reason.

  She gently patted Feng Yuexiang's hand and said kindly, "Child, wait for the old lady to finish the proper business first, then we can have a good talk." Only then did she let go of Feng Yuexiang's hand and turn to look at Feng Jinyuan: "Feng Gongzi, the marriage between the Crown Prince and the second young lady of the Feng family was decided from childhood. At that time, it had already gone through the betrothal gifts, asking for the name, and sending the auspicious gifts. Today, I have brought the grand betrothal gift on behalf of the Crown Prince."

  Madam Zhou said, taking the gift list from a maid who had followed her from the side and handing it to Feng Jin Yuan personally: "Lord Feng, please take a look and see if it meets the rules of our Great Shun Dynasty's betrothal gifts."

  Feng Jin accepted it with reverence, unfolded it and examined it carefully. Shen's family also gathered around, even the old lady couldn't help but be curious, and came over together.

  But these three people looked at each other for a while and collectively fell into a sullen mood.

  What kind of gift is this? The Ninth Prince, Your Highness, gave it as a betrothal gift?

  Phoenix sank fish saw three people's faces were not right, quietly walked two steps forward, eyes glanced over, only to see the top written -

  Thirty thousand taels of silver, to thank Feng's family for raising him.

  One carrying pole of buns, eight varieties of seafood, two pairs of male and female chickens, five catties of pork, two carp, four jars of old wine, four pieces of Beijing pastries, two cans of tea leaves, twelve catties of glutinous rice, three catties and two taels of sugar.

  There was also a pair of golden cuffs.

  Even Feng Cuiyu was stunned by such a gift list, and several people looked at each other in dismay, not knowing how to respond.

  Madam Zhou glanced at them and raised an eyebrow slightly, asking: "What's wrong, does Lord Feng have any objections?"

  "Feng Jin Yuan gritted his teeth and asked: 'May I ask, madam, is this gift list given by the emperor himself?'"

  Mrs. Zhou nodded, "Exactly. Is Lord Feng dissatisfied?"

  Feng Yuanchen felt that if he didn't say something, it wouldn't be a matter of Feng Yuhuang's face anymore, but the entire Feng family's face. So he added: "This gift list is probably not suitable, I'm afraid?"

  Madam Zhou smiled and asked: "Is it against the rules of our great Shun dynasty for a man to take a wife?"

  Feng Jin Yuan shook his head, "Of course not, but if ordinary people were to follow this gift list for their weddings, it would be fine. But for the royal family, the princes and nobles... I'm afraid it's really not suitable?"

  Madam Zhou smiled again, "It's good that Lord Feng knows the rules for common people. The Emperor said that although princes are of noble status, they are all children of the great dynasty and there is no difference between them and the common people."

  In one sentence, Da Shun's emperor was all brought out, what else could Feng Jin Yuan say? He had to hand over the gift list to the housekeeper and receive it. He saluted Zhou Furen: "If so, then Feng will collect according to this gift list."

  Phoenix Juan Yuan accepted the betrothal gift, and Madame Zhou nodded, "Phoenix is a man of great justice, worthy of being the prime minister of the Great Shun Dynasty." As soon as she finished speaking, someone outside the door immediately began to carry things into the mansion according to the gift list.

  The worst thing was that it wasn't just a matter of moving things in, but there was also a eunuch from the Imperial Palace standing at the door reciting the inventory. With each loud and clear voice, Feng Jin Yuan had an urge to call someone to tear his mouth apart, but he really didn't dare. Eunuchs were people that the masters in the palace could beat or punish, but outside the palace, no one had the right to touch them at all.

  As for these betrothal gifts, not to mention that the people of Feng Fu were listening and collapsing, Feng Yuexian also listened with her eyelids twitching. She began to suspect whether her previous investigation of Mrs. Zhou was a mistake or not.

  But that stiff-waisted Mrs. Feng suddenly dropped her previously warming attitude towards Feng Yu-Han to freezing point again.

  The others in the Feng manor were not much different, and when they saw Madame Zhou personally representing the Imperial Palace to propose marriage, they all thought that the Imperial Palace attached great importance to this marriage, and with this relationship, the Feng manor would not dare to treat Yao's mother and daughter lightly from now on.

  But now it's completely different!