The principal wife of Wen Xuan Wang Ye was the eldest daughter of Emperor Shi Ye Rong, which everyone knew. However, Ye Rong had suddenly fallen ill and was saved by Yao Xian, but not many people knew this. Feng Jin Yuan was not yet married to Yao at that time, so he naturally did not know either.
Now that he heard this, the Left Chancellor thought of another layer of meaning - since the Ye family regarded the Yao family as their benefactors, why didn't they plead for mercy on behalf of the Yao family when they were first convicted?
According to Wen Xuan's relationship with Princess Wang and Yao Shi, this kindness is definitely not fake. In that case, there can only be one reason.
Feng Jin felt that the back of his neck was emitting cold air, could it be that the Ye family knew that the crime would not harm the foundation of the Yao family?
The old lady obviously thought of this layer. She and Feng Jin Yu exchanged a glance, both seeing regret in each other's eyes.
The initial decision was too hasty! It really was too hasty!
"Let's go." Princess Wen Xuan spoke again, but didn't mention what she said earlier. Instead, she said: "I haven't seen Ruo for many years and have a lot of intimate words to say. Ruo and her mother and son got into my carriage. Fengxiang, do you have any opinions?"
Feng Jin Yuan didn't dare to have an opinion, and was eager for Yao Shi to say a few good words on his behalf, but then he thought that Feng Yu Huan would also follow suit, and immediately lost enthusiasm.
Who would have thought that Feng Yu Heng said at this time: "Aunt Lan and Mother are talking about something, we won't follow them, Ah Heng take Tian Ge sister to sit in my carriage, how is that?"
Wu Yang smiled and nodded: "Very good, very good."
The two teams were finally able to get back on the road, having wasted some time and it was getting late. The drivers quickened their pace, speeding towards Pudu Temple.
The Dance of the Yang County Master, a self-introduction: As soon as she got on the carriage, she started complaining to Feng Yuexian without any reserve: "Yuexian sister, you're so cruel! When I was little, my mother always said that your family also had a beautiful younger sister. So I've been thinking and looking forward to it, hoping that one day your aunt would come to our house again and bring you along too. You don't know, in our family, I'm the only one with the surname Xuan, from childhood to adulthood, I've always played with those bald boys, it's so annoying! But you never came once." She said this while pinching her two fingers, looking pitiful.
Feng Yu Huan felt that Xuan Tian Ge's temperament was very much to her liking, especially when she scolded Shen Shi with those few rounds of plain and straightforward words, which sounded more comfortable than the ancient people's flowery language. At this point, she didn't have any reservations and started exchanging feelings with Xuan Tian Ge by hooking his neck.
When the destination of this line, Putuo Temple, was finally reached, Xuan Tian Ge was knocking on Feng Yu Heng's knee with his head: "So you're the girl that Ninth Brother has been thinking about, Ah Heng I really admire you so much!"
Pudu Temple is the royal temple of Dashun, located on the halfway up Pudu Mountain, 40 miles outside the capital city. On the top of Pudu Mountain, there is also a Pudu An, with equally prosperous incense.
Two powerful families came to Pudu Temple for incense and the temple attached great importance to it, assigning personnel to arrange accommodation and food for both families.
After Feng Yu Heng bid farewell to Xuan Tian Song, she immediately pulled Zi Rui over to Yao Shi's side and handed Zi Rui over to her. She then had Huang Quan follow along, instructing Yao Shi: "There are many people in the temple, Mother, please take good care of Zi Rui."
Ms. Yao smiled and said she was too tense, but still nodded in agreement: "Don't worry."
All the way, the horse cart was bumpy, and Wang Chuan's wound wasn't very good. Feng Yu Heng re-disinfected it for her and applied some external medicine. She intentionally left Wang Chuan in the house to tidy up and only brought Huang Quan along with the family to go to the outer hall for a vegetarian meal.
This was the first meal for the Feng family after arriving at Pudu Temple. The old lady saw that everyone had arrived, and only then did she speak up: "Today's boat and car journey is tiring, the abbot of the temple has arranged for us to worship tomorrow and also light a long-life lamp for peace." As she spoke about the arrangements for this trip, she glanced at Feng Chenyu and Feng Zihao, feeling somewhat displeased in her heart. She said in a low voice: "You must make an effort! As the eldest son and daughter, you should set an example."
Feng Jin Yuan also spoke up, "After Zi Hao recovers from his injuries, he will still need to go to the academy. I will make arrangements for him in Xiao Zhou again." As he spoke, he glanced at Madam Yao, his eyes filled with a hint of pleading.
Yao's family still just hung his head low, completely unmoved.
Mrs. Shen, who was also seated, became excited and repeatedly urged, "Right, you must make a good impression, no matter how much money it takes, as long as Zihao can make something of himself." As she spoke, she grabbed Feng Zihao's hand, "Mother is relying on you and Chen Yu now."
Feng Jin Yuan let out a cold snort, disgustingly turning his head to one side, unwilling to look at Shen Shi's face that had been beaten into a pig-like appearance.
Similarly, Feng Chenyu also turned cold and had a few calculations in her heart.
A meal, eaten heavily and silently, even Han's habitual chuckle was blocked by Feng Jin Yuan reminding him to pay attention to his behavior in the temple.
Finally everyone finished eating and put down their bowls and chopsticks, as if they had been liberated, and let out a collective sigh of relief.
After dinner, everyone dispersed, and Feng Yu Heng walked a bit slower, noticing the next group of people who came to eat. The leading man and woman called each other brother and sister, but she didn't know if it was just her being too sensitive, yet she felt that the two people's gaze towards her had obvious hostility.
Feng Yu Huan searched for these two people in her original master's memories but found nothing.
After lunch, Xuantian Ge Wu was in Feng Yu Huan's house, telling her about the method to conquer the Ninth Prince. However, Feng Yu Huan suddenly thought of the two siblings she met earlier and asked Xuantian Ge: "Is there another noble family coming to worship at the temple today?"
Xuantian Song saw her ask about this and was stunned for a moment, then counter-questioned: "Have you seen them?"
Feng Yu frowned: "Who are they you're talking about?"
Xuantian Song bluntly told her: "It's the only monarch of different surname in our Dashun Dynasty, the county lady of Anding Wang's family and the young master."
As soon as the name of King Anding was mentioned, Feng Yu Heng had an impression. She remembered that on the day Mrs. Zhou came to propose a marriage, she had mentioned that King Anding's only daughter had taken a liking to Xuan Tian Ming, but in the end, Xuan Tian Ming had set fire to King Anding's estate.
No wonder she could feel a strong sense of hostility, it turned out to be a love rival!
"Ah Huang, don't be afraid." Xuan Tian Ge patted her shoulder, "That King An Ding is also a hereditary king, but he doesn't have any sons. At his age now, his body is getting worse and worse, it's clear that there's no one to succeed him. Moreover, he himself is a king with no real power, and he was enfeoffed with a different surname, completely different from our Wen Xuan Wang Fu."
Feng Yu Hong told her, "I'm really not afraid, I just admire Ninth Brother's personal charm. That's all."
The two girls chatted and laughed for a while, until Princess Wen Xuan sent a maid to invite Xuan Tian Ge back. She reluctantly bid farewell to Feng Yu Heng and said: "When I return to the capital, I'll introduce you to some good sisters. Next month is the Mid-Autumn Festival, and there will be a grand feast in the palace. This year, you must attend when you return to the capital."
Feng Yu Huan pondered for a while before recalling that this so-called Moon Evening was actually another name for the Mid-Autumn Festival, and she had unknowingly been in this era for such a long time.
After sending off Xuan Tian Ge, she was about to go see Zi Rui and Yao Shi. Wang Chuan rested for a while and ate something, and her physical strength finally recovered. Feng Yu Heng gave her some pain-relieving medicine to help alleviate her discomfort.
Two people were about to go out, but saw Huang Quan carrying a sleeping Zi Rui over. Feng Yu Heng looked back and didn't see Yao Shi, so she asked: "Where's my mother?"
"Huang Quan said in a low voice: 'Madam and Sun Shunang have gone to deliver plain pastries to Old Lady Shen and the others.'"
Feng Yu Huan didn't understand: "Why did you let them deliver the dim sum?"
Huang Quan explained, "It was brought from home. Last night, Sun Ayi said that the old lady has been getting more and more uncomfortable with the temple's pastries over the years. In the past, it was always Shen Shi who prepared them at home and brought them over. This year, Shen Shi is clearly unable to prepare them, so she discussed with Madame and they made some overnight."
Feng Yu's eyebrows jumped up and down twice, a bad premonition struck.
"How long have they been gone?"
"It's been a while." Huang Quan replied.
Feng Yu hurriedly took over Zi Rui, personally carrying him to his own bed and covering him with a quilt. Only then did he say to Huang Quan: "You go in the direction of Shen's residence, see Mother and stop her from coming to send pastries. Hurry up and come back quickly, Zi Rui can't be left unattended here."
Huang Quan didn't ask why, he just nodded and quickly turned around to rush out.
Feng Yu Huan pulled La Fang Chuan: "Let's go, we're going to Lao Tai Tai's place."
She never thought that Sun's aunt making pastries with Yao Shi for most of the night was just to give it to the old lady, if the other party took advantage of Yao Shi's carelessness and tampered with the pastry, she feared that Yao Shi would have to take the blame.
Two people with worried faces hurried along, but were intercepted by Feng Chenyu halfway.
Feng Chenyu's face was extremely anxious, and as soon as she saw Feng Yuhe, she hastily pulled her over and urgently said: "Second sister, you know medicine, quickly go take a look at third sister."
"Huh?" Feng Yu Huang was taken aback and casually asked: "What's wrong with Xiang Rong?"
Feng Chenyu shook his head, "I don't know either. Father told me to take care of my younger sisters, so I was going to check on them one by one. But when I got to the third sister's place, I found her looking extremely unwell, lying on the couch and unable to move."
Feng Yu frowned, "Where's An Niang?"
Chen Yu said: "At grandma's place. Second sister quickly go take a look."
Feng Yu saw Chen Yu like this, it didn't seem like he was pretending, so after thinking for a moment, she instructed Wang Chuan: "I'll follow Big Sister for a while, you go ahead and go that way."
Wang Chuan nodded and hastily left.
Feng Yu Hong followed Chen Yu into Xiang Rong's house, and indeed, Xiang Rong lay on the couch with a haggard face and a listless spirit.
"What's wrong?" She quickened her pace by two steps and approached Xiang, reaching out to touch her forehead, which felt hot.
"Second sister, how did you come?" Rong Rong was a bit surprised. Compared to Feng Chenyu with stunning looks, she preferred this unique second sister, and had liked her since childhood. "I just overexerted myself, I'll be fine after lying down for a while."
"Feng Chen said: 'Xiang Rong, if you're not feeling well, don't try to tough it out. Second sister is knowledgeable about medicine, have her come over and keep an eye on you, that way I'll feel at ease too.'"
Feng Xiang Rong glanced at Chen Yu and said lightly: "Thank you for your concern, big sister."
Feng Yu didn't say anything, he just thought for a moment with his hand on Rong's wrist before letting go.
"It's nothing, just a bit of fever. You lie down for a while and let the maid heat up some water to drink. I still need to go visit my grandmother, and when I get back, I'll bring you some medicine."
"Don't bother." Xiang Rong thought of drinking the bitter medicinal soup and felt a strong resistance, "Second sister, go ahead and busy yourself, I'm fine."
"Take a good rest, I'll come back and see you later." Feng Yu Heng didn't say much more, stood up and was about to leave.
Chen Yu followed along as well, "I'll go with Second Sister, we were just about to go see Mother anyway."
Two people walked out of the house, one in front and one behind, until they left the small courtyard, where they heard the sound of a fish sinking again. But this time, there was no longer that kind of sorrowful and compassionate feeling, but rather a cold and detached tone: "Leave some room for everything, it's good for everyone."