As soon as Feng Yuheng said these words, Feng Jinyuan could almost immediately conclude that there was no Xuan Tianming in the palace car. He jumped up from the ground in anger, pointed at his second daughter's nose and cursed:
"evil creature!"
Feng Yuheng said nothing. For someone like Feng Jinyuan who had no memory of being beaten, she was too lazy to speak again. Xuan Tianyan, who was standing next to him, stopped Feng Jinyuan and advised him: "There is a big funeral in the house.
Mr. Feng still has to put the funeral of the old lady first, and must not get angry. I blame him for what happened just now. It was me who recognized the palace car of the ninth brother, which made Mr. Feng misunderstand. I hope
Sir Haihan."
It should be said that when Feng Jinyuan was the prime minister before, he could not look down upon a prince like Xuan Tianyan who did not want Emperor Tianwu to see him, but now he does not have the capital. A mere fifth-rank official, even
The old lady couldn't even invite decent guests for the funeral. It was already the third day, and the memorial ceremony she received didn't even amount to thirty taels of silver, let alone a prince coming in person. That was something he didn't even expect.
It's something I dare to hope for. But now there is a prince. No matter what his status in the royal family is, he is still a prince. At this time, he has to give face and not know how to praise.
Thinking of this, Feng Jinyuan quickly said goodbye to Feng Yuheng, and saluted Xuan Tianyan: "Your Highness has really offended me. Your Highness, the Fifth Highness, can come to express condolences to my mother today. I...
...There is really nothing to repay." As he spoke, he actually squeezed out two tears.
Xuan Tianyan hurriedly tried to persuade him, then pointed to the things on the carriage he had brought and said to Feng Jinyuan: "It's just a small thing, I hope Master Feng won't refuse."
Refusing? Feng Jinyuan's eyes were almost shining, how could he refuse. But he still had to say what he said in the situation. He bowed again and said: "Your Highness is really kind to me, I can't thank you enough."
After the two exchanged pleasantries, Feng Jinyuan was about to invite Xuan Tianyan to the door of the mansion. Xuan Tianyan turned around and looked at Feng Yuheng, and said with a kind face: "Why don't you get out of the car, Lord?"
Feng Yuheng also replied in a kind manner like him: "I'm going down, of course, fifth brother please go first." After saying this, he didn't move at all.
Xuan Tianyan thought that he didn't have the ability to argue with her. What's more, he had important things to do when he came today, so he just nodded and followed Feng Jinyuan into Feng Mansion. The things he brought were also handed over to his servants.
He was carried into the Feng Mansion, and after a few days of mourning, he finally saw a decent funeral ceremony, which was sent by the prince, and the Feng family finally regained some face.
Feng Yuheng got up and got out of the car, and told Huang Quan: "First send Xiangrong back to the County Lord's Mansion." Then she said to An Ai: "Hurry and go to Prince Yu's Mansion to deliver your things and return the car."
An Zou nodded and rode away. Huang Quan carried Xiang Rong back to the county lord's mansion, and Wangchuan followed Feng Yuheng into Feng Mansion. The two of them followed the two people in front of them and walked all the way to the mourning hall of Peony Courtyard.
In fact, if Xuan Tianyan did not want to be seen by Emperor Tianwu, this situation has changed in recent months. Ever since Feng Yuheng was beaten, Xuantian could not take care of himself at night, and ever since Emperor Tianwu ordered the death of Concubine An, this
The fifth prince changed his temper and stopped living and drinking all day long. He became interested in cooking and often made delicious food to send to Emperor Tianwu. At first Tianwu didn't eat it, but later he ate it half-heartedly. Slowly
, Xuan Tianyan can also intervene in some government affairs. Although the involvement is not deep, it is better than before.
Feng Yuheng was thinking all the way, and her feet had already crossed the threshold of the mourning hall. In addition to the Han family, all the wives and concubines of the Feng Mansion were watching the mourning. The Cheng sisters first nodded at Feng Yuheng, and then took the An family and
Jin Zhen wants to say hello to Xuan Tianyan.
Xuan Tianyan quickly stopped her and said very sensibly: "You are filial, so there is no need to be polite. I am here to offer incense to the old lady."
As he spoke, he ignored others and took the three pillars of incense handed over by his servant. He raised them above his head and bowed three times very solemnly. The angle at which Feng Jinyuan bent down made Feng Jinyuan's heart tremble.
, I thought to myself, this fifth prince is too down-to-earth, how come the family members of the ministers who express their condolences bow so deeply?
Xuan Tianyan's actions made the Cheng sisters look at each other, and then they both frowned. Cheng Junman glanced at Feng Yuheng, and saw that Feng Yuheng didn't have any special reaction.
With a calm and understanding look, I felt slightly relieved.
Sure enough, as expected, after Xuan Tianyan put the three pillars of incense in the incense burner, he turned around, looked around the mourning hall, and then asked: "Why don't you see the fourth lady in the house?"
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Feng Jinyuan's expression was not very good, and he said squeakingly: "She suffered a minor injury and is resting in the room."
"What?" Xuan Tianyan became anxious as soon as he heard that Feng Fendai was injured. He grabbed Feng Jinyuan's arm and said loudly: "How did she get injured? Is it serious?"
Feng Jinyuan didn't know how to answer, but it was Feng Yuheng who took over the words - "The fourth sister was severely beaten by the mob in order to protect her grandmother, and later she was beaten severely by her father. It has been several days, but she still can't get up from the bed.
"
She spoke in an understatement, but Xuan Tianyan was frightened. He glared at Feng Jinyuan angrily: "Master Feng, why do you want to beat your daughter?"
Feng Jinyuan gave Feng Yuheng a hard look and quickly explained: "Your Highness misunderstood and never said a vicious beating. Please don't listen to this girl's nonsense. Fendai was only slightly injured, so it's not serious. Because the government
The children all keep vigil at night, so they are not here during the day."
Xuan Tianyan groaned and flicked his long sleeves: "In that case, I want to visit the Fourth Miss. I wonder if Lord Feng has any objections?"
"This..." Feng Jinyuan was a little embarrassed. It wasn't that he didn't want Xuan Tianyan to go. The Feng family was in such a state of decline. The third prince was already dead after what happened last night. If the fifth prince could rush in at this time,
Coming out to stand with the Feng family, they would be the ones who benefited. But now that Fendai was injured, he was afraid that Xuan Tianyan would be angry when he saw it!
Seeing Feng Jinyuan standing there with a troubled look on his face, Xuan Tianyan shook his head helplessly, and said: "Master Feng, I don't want to make things difficult for you, and I don't care whether the fourth lady's injury is minor or serious. Anyway, she
No matter what the injury is, the king can accept it. I am here today. Firstly, I want to express my condolences to Mrs. Feng. Secondly, I just want to discuss with Mr. Feng my marriage to the Fourth Miss. We had decided to cancel the marriage with the Feng family.
I will not mention it, but today my king will leave his words here. As long as Master Feng agrees to this marriage, I will definitely give the Feng Mansion a satisfactory betrothal gift."
Feng Jinyuan's eyes lit up, and he almost wanted to nod in agreement, but after all, he still had some sense. This was a mourning hall, and it wasn't a good idea to say this in front of the old lady. So he took two steps back and turned sideways.
He made a gesture of invitation toward Xuan Tianyan, and then said: "Your Highness, please accompany me to the Pine Garden to speak."
Xuan Tianyan said nothing and walked away, followed by Feng Jinyuan.
Feng Yuheng watched the two people leaving, tilted her head and spoke to Wangchuan: "Guess what Feng Jinyuan can blackmail this time?"
Wangchuan could not have guessed it, he just said: "The lion must have opened his mouth."
But Feng Yuheng knew what she wanted most. She knew what Feng Jinyuan wanted most right now.
In the study room of Feng Mansion's Songyuan, Xuan Tianyan said to Feng Jinyuan frankly: "Fourth Miss, I want to make a decision. Lord Feng, please give me a price!"
What he said was so direct that even Feng Jinyuan couldn't accept it. But even if he couldn't accept it anymore, he still knew that the fifth prince Xuan Tianyan was his current
The only little bit of power he can hold in his hands. What's more, these daughters of his are to be valued. Except for Feng Yuheng, who he can't control, the rest will be pawns in his quest for power, including Feng Zirui.
. However, since he was asked to make a price, he had to think carefully about the price. Feng Jinyuan turned around and walked around the study room for a few steps. He looked like he was really thinking about it, but he saw something mysterious.
Tianyan shrugged and smiled.
"Master Feng," he spoke, "I know what you need most right now, and I have made plans to help you this time. As for the other betrothal gifts, I will do it even for the sake of Miss Fourth.
Be as rich and prepared as possible. In addition, I hope Master Feng will not have too many extravagant expectations, and will be able to recognize the current situation and become a hero, instead of catching the king's intention and opening his mouth. Even kittens are anxious.
When the time comes, don’t force me to give up.”
Feng Jinyuan was stunned, and suddenly realized who he was planning with and what he was planning. A prince, or the fifth prince who was famous for his romantic affairs in the capital. Why did he really think that Feng Fendai could tie him up?
Oh, my heart! If someone really gives up when pushed, he will get nothing.
Thinking of this, he quickly stopped and said urgently: "No, no! Your Highness is worrying too much. How could this happen? The minister is just...just..." He couldn't say anything for a while, and simply gritted his teeth and said: "If Your Highness
The current difficulty I am referring to is this house, so I would like to thank Your Highness for your help!"
Xuan Tianyan nodded with satisfaction, "I have heard that you cannot get the land deed of this house, so you cannot exchange it for a new one. That's good, I will give Feng Mansion another house, and you will not need the two original ones."
, okay?"
Feng Jinyuan was very happy, but he still asked for something else: "I don't want a new house. Your Highness, can you exchange the new house for a banknote?"
"Well?" Xuan Tianyan was puzzled, and then he thought of the key point, and quickly said: "You mean that even if you don't want the new house that your father has allocated to you, it won't be worth the current one in Feng Mansion? It doesn't matter, how much money is the difference, I will help you.
Just make it up."
Feng Jinyuan rubbed his hands, "Is your Highness serious about what he said?"
Xuan Tianyan frowned and said: "I ask to marry your daughter, of course there is no lie in what I say."
Feng Jinyuan let out a sigh of relief, and the big stone that had been pressing in his heart was finally lifted a little.
Xuan Tianyan asked him: "Tell me, how much is needed?"
Feng Jinyuan said cautiously: "One million taels."