Immediately, the servants ran out, and Feng Jin had already taken over the clean clothes brought by the servant. With Han Shi's support, she walked behind the screen with the clothes in hand. Feng Yu Heng supported the old lady and said: "Grandmother, please sit down for a while." Then ordered the servants: "Clean up the floor."
When Feng Jin Yuan came out again, the study had somewhat returned to normal. Even Jin Zhen was fully dressed and standing in the corner with his head hung low.
No one noticed that the Forgetful River, who was originally following Feng Yu Heng, had quietly left Song Yuan at some point, leaving only Qing Yu to attend to her.
Before long, the two young servants who had gone to the guest house returned, carrying a medicine pot in their hands, but neither Mr. Xu nor the maid who was supposed to deliver the medicine were seen.
Feng Jin Yuan furrowed his brow: "You were supposed to bring people, where are they?"
One of the servants said, "Master, Dr. Xu and his maid are no longer in the mansion, I only found a medicine bottle that had been knocked to the ground, and also brought a maidservant who was washing clothes in the guest house."
The old lady said in a cold tone: "Bring him in."
The old woman was brought into the house by the servants. As soon as she saw so many masters sitting inside, she was frightened and immediately knelt down on the ground.
Feng Chenyu has always been a Bodhisattva in front of people, and this time is no exception. She spoke softly, "Don't be afraid, auntie, I just called you here to ask some questions."
The old lady continued: "What about Dr. Xu and his daughter who originally lived in the guest house?"
The old woman was so frightened that she didn't dare to lift her head, and stuttered in response: "I'm just responsible for washing clothes, and I rarely interact with Master Xu. About half an hour ago, I saw Master Xu taking the girl out of the yard in a hurry. I asked curiously, and Master Xu only said he was going to see a patient, and didn't leave any other message."
The guest officer is considered a guest of the mansion, and it's relatively more relaxed for him to come and go from the mansion every day. Hearing this, the old lady also knew that she wouldn't be able to ask anything else, so she waved her hand and let them leave.
Feng Yu Huan took the initiative to walk up to Xiao Shun, took over the medicine jar, carefully examined it, and then leaned in closer to sniff it. Only then did he say to everyone: "This is indeed the jar used to decoct that medicine."
"Damn it, that old scoundrel!" Shen said with feigned indignation, still glaring at Jin Zhen.
Feng Yu Huan continued: "Father can find another doctor to take a look."
Feng Jin Yuan waved his hand: "I trust you."
What's the point of not believing? As the saying goes, family shame should not be spread outside. It's better if fewer people know about this kind of thing. He's already lost enough face today.
Feng Chenyu looked around at everyone, her eyes red as she said regretfully: "It seems that Dr. Xu must have fled in fear of punishment. In that case, Mother was indeed wronged. Unfortunately, we can't find the real culprit, and Mother is really being wronged!"
Just then, a voice came from outside the door - "Don't worry, young lady, the doctor and the maid have both returned, please ask the masters to examine them carefully."
With that, two people, a man and a woman, were thrown into the house one after another with two loud thuds. The person who threw them, Wangchuan, looked as if he had just been carrying two boxes of pastries, without any sign of fatigue.
Xu Daifu and the maid appeared in the house together, Feng Chenyu knew that something bad was going to happen.
At this moment, she finally realized that she had miscalculated. She knew that the Feng manor had hidden guards and had also calculated that Feng Jin Yuan would not send hidden guards to chase after Dr. Xu. As long as Shen Shi yielded a little in the matter of Golden Pearl, this affair would be settled.
But she never expected that Feng Yu Heng's maid would have martial arts skills.
She was proficient in all the elegant arts of music, chess, calligraphy and painting, but her only weakness was that she had never practiced martial arts. The Phoenix family only thought about letting her fly high in the future as a phoenix, and they were single-mindedly teaching her how to attack with clever strategies, this kind of thing was something that someone like her should never touch.
As expected, under the old lady's questioning and threats, Dr. Xu readily confessed everything - "It was all done at the behest of the first wife! She wanted to harm Young Master Feng's second son, and had me brew that medicine to send over, I beg you to see justice!"
At this point, Shen's family was speechless, and that little maid was really wronged. She completely followed Dr. Xu's instructions, without even knowing why she had to escape from the Feng's house.
After the truth was revealed, Feng Jin Yuan was furious. Although he had been prepared to abandon Feng Zi Rui three years ago, things were different now. At that time, due to the trouble caused by the Yao family, he had no choice but to give up on the siblings. However, with Feng Yu Huang having the backing of the Imperial Palace and having a change of heart regarding the Yao family's affairs, it was really hard for him to abandon this child again. Moreover, the Feng Manor only had two male descendants so far!
Eyes fixed on Feng Jin Yuan's changing emotions, Jin Zhen, who was shrinking in the corner, gritted her teeth and also risked everything - "Master! Master Xu said it right, all of this is done by Madame!"
When Feng Jin Yuan saw Jin Zhen speak, he was once again reminded of their previous interactions, and his heart began to feel conflicted.
Jin Zhen is Shen's personal maid, and although Shen hasn't been paying much attention to what she's been doing over the years, it doesn't mean he's unaware. How many bad things have been done through Jin Zhen's hands, this maid isn't clean either. But if he were to get rid of Jin Zhen as well, he would really feel some reluctance.
Feng Jin Yuan hoped that this golden treasure would be a little smarter, best to keep herself clean and tidy, so he could keep her safe.
Jin Zhen did not disappoint, and as soon as she opened her mouth, not only did she clear herself of any wrongdoing, but she also became a meritorious person - "I knew that the mistress was going to give that kind of medicine to the second young master, so I rushed to the willow garden to try to get it back! Second Miss! Please, Second Miss, bear witness for me, I knelt down and begged you to return the medicine to me at the time!"
Feng Yu blinked her eyes, thought for a while and nodded: "That's right, at that time, Jin Zhen was kneeling down to beg me." Then turned to Feng Jinyuan: "But the daughter didn't know that this medicine was originally meant for Zi Rui to drink, and thought it was really sent wrong, so let Jin Zhen take it to give to her father."
Jin Zhen took over: "I don't dare to reveal the lady's affairs, I can only follow Wang Jiang's daughter to Songyuan with a hard heart. I always thought that Lady would regret it later, so I didn't say anything in front of Master. And that medicine... if Master drank such medicine and didn't immediately... didn't immediately have relations with someone... I'm afraid his life would be in danger, that's why..."
"It's hard on you." Seeing Jin Zhen say this, Feng Jinyuan quickly expressed his stance and managed to save the person.
Shen's face turned blue with rage, and if it weren't for Chen Yu's tight grip, she would have rushed over and torn Jin Zhen to shreds.
"You're a cheap person!" She was so angry that she couldn't even stand still, and because she was too fat, the wooden bench couldn't support her. Her legs shook, and the mother-daughter duo fell to the ground together. "I'm going to kill you, you cheap person! And you too!" She fiercely pointed at Feng Yuexiang: "You're the one who should die! You're the most deserving of death! I'm going to kill you! I'm going to kill you!"
Feng Yu Huang pretended to be afraid and frequently retreated, her eyes filled with pleading: "Mother, mother why are you doing this? Ah Huang didn't do anything wrong! Ah Huang doesn't want to fight, Ah Huang won't be the eldest daughter, she'll give up everything good in the manor to big sister, Mother why are you still pushing us to a dead end?"
"Because you're alive, it's an eyesore to me!" Shen shouted like a mad beast: "Feng Yuexiang! Feng Zirui! Yao Xuerou! You all deserve to die!"
Phoenix sank a head compared to two big, she was really a bit tired of Shen's family now. She thought that her many years of hard work and good deeds were ruined by her mother's hands. Her mother had always only considered herself happy, never considering her when doing things or speaking. Now that her father was so angry, her mother was still like this, wasn't she going to ruin the future of both daughters as well as their older brother who was still studying abroad?
"If mother says such things again, Shen Yu will be helpless." She slowly let go of Shen's hand and stood up beside Feng Jin Yuan, "As a junior, Shen Yu doesn't dare to ask too much about the affairs of seniors. I only hope that father can recall old times and give mother a way out, then Shen Yu won't ask for anything else."
Feng Jin Yuan nodded slightly, looking at his most proud and satisfactory daughter with a hint of pity, and the hatred in his heart for Shen Shi increased by several points.
"You poisonous woman, selfish and self-serving, treating the concubine poorly, harming the concubine's son. You don't even spare a thought for your own biological daughter. What use do I have for a mistress of the house like you?"
"Old Master!" Shen's expression also turned foolish, she could be nonchalant about all the other accusations, but this one thing - not being willing to think more for her own biological daughter - really got to her. "How could I possibly not wish for Chen Yu's well-being?!"
"Is this how you're good to her?" Feng Jin's anger rose as he grabbed a tea bowl and hurled it at Shen Shi's head.
Shen dodged but was too late, the teacup hit him right on the forehead, and blood appeared instantly.
"Shen's family." Feng Jin Yuan's eyes were devoid of any emotion, "You are absolutely not worthy to sit in the position of the mistress of my Feng family again! Rest assured, no matter when, Shen Yu is and will always be my biological daughter, Feng Jin Yuan. Whoever sits in the position of mistress in the future, Shen Yu will always be that person's biological daughter."
"Old Master!" Shen was completely stunned, "You want to give Chen Yu to someone else to raise? No way! Absolutely not!"
"What's wrong with you? Having a mother like you is a shame!"
"But I won't harm my daughter!" Madame Shen pointed at Feng Yuexiang and said, "If you say I'm plotting against them, fine, I admit it! But you have to understand, no matter who becomes the mistress in the future, Chen Yu's fate will be the same as theirs! There's no woman under heaven who can tolerate someone else's child surpassing her own! Chen Yu will eventually die at the hands of the new mistress, don't you believe me!"
The cry was unusually mournful, as if it were a malevolent spirit crawling out of hell, wailing in protest.
Feng Chenyu looked at Shen Shi like this and thought about what she said, so she also softened her heart.
Mother is right! Although Father has promised her that she will always be the legitimate daughter, what is the value of this promise? Look at Yaoshi, look at Feng Yuexiang and Feng Zirui, their today is their own tomorrow!
At this thought, Feng Chen hastily bowed down to her father: "Father, think thrice! Mother was right, even if I am the legitimate daughter, what's the use? When a new mother enters the household, who knows how she will bully me. I'm already 14 years old and won't be able to stay at home for much longer. Please have mercy on your daughter once, let me live safely until I get married."
She deliberately emphasized the two words "married" in order to remind Feng Jinyuan of her future.
This reminder is also very useful. Feng Jin Yuan can give up Shen Shi, but he will never play with the life of Chen Yu.
He cast his eyes on the old lady and saw that she nodded slightly, so he knew that his mother's thoughts were no different from his own.
The Feng family has no foundation in the capital, he is the first generation, and absolutely cannot withstand any storms. So everything seeks stability, for the sake of the Feng family's future, he will endure Shen Shi for a few more years.