Chapter 359 - The Wedding Proceeds and Feng Yulei Gets Demoted (2/2)

He had said that in desperation but at the same time sounded sincere. Everyone in the palace was all touched.

After living in the palace for so long, everyone would protect themselves. If they really wanted to hurt someone, they would at least try to appear a little harmless. Or perhaps, they might even appear as a victim to achieve a better effect. There was hidden meaning in Feng Yulei’s words and everyone could not help but turn to look at Feng Yuxuan.

If they were to really discuss the matter, they would really think that Feng Yuxuan was most likely the plotter. Feng Yulei was usually intelligent. How would he allow someone to exploit him so easily?

Feng Yuxuan saw the suspicion in Emperor Zongwen’s eyes as well. However, since Feng Yulei had not said that he was involved directly, he could not say anything. Otherwise, his father might really grow suspicious of him. He continued standing by the side stoically.

“Your Majesty, Lei’er must have been framed. Even though Lei’er grew up with Fengyan, they are as close as siblings. How would they do something like that? But that Miss You, Lei’er was full of praise for her, how could he bear for Miss You to cause such a matter that would put him at a disadvantage?” The Empress looked up tearfully and said as she wiped the tears that she had shed when Emperor Zongwen rebuked her.

“Your Majesty, this matter has to be investigated carefully. However, the matter now must not be delayed as well. If the matter blows up, it would be detrimental to everyone. The royal family would be embarra.s.sed. It would be best to let the matter go.” The Empress Dowager said with a sigh, looking as if she was trying to gloss things over.

Emperor Zongwen’s gaze turned from Feng Yuxuan to Feng Yulei. His eyes were dark. They really could not tarry over this matter. If the matter were to be blown up, it would be the Great Qin that would be embarra.s.sed. If it could be kept under wraps, then it would be best to keep it under wraps. As long as he orders everyone not to speak about it, he believed that no one would dare to say anything about what they saw in King Yan’s Manor.

“Bring the bridal sedan chairs to the manors and continue the ceremonies. Then, send them to the nuptial chambers. Say that the bridal sedan chairs have gone to the wrong places and it was fortunate that Marquess Mingguo realized it early on. The ceremonies are not completed so swap the girls over.” Emperor Zongwen said after glancing at Feng Yulei.

With this edict and his secret order for everyone not to speak of the matter, they should be able to keep it under wraps.

“Father…” Feng Yuxuan said anxiously as he hurried forward. He was unhappy since the Emperor wanted to send Ling Fengyan to his manor. Ling Fengyan and Feng Yulei had already gotten to that stage and she had as good as lost her virginity. Feng Yuxuan felt cuckolded if he had to take that woman who had lost her virginity back to his manor.

“This is my edict.” Emperor Zongwen said, looking at Feng Yuxuan coldly.

“Here.” Liu Xi hurried forward to listen to the edict.

“King Yan is arrogant and argued with his father. He will be locked up in his manor after the wedding. No one is to visit him. King Chu is gracious and kind. He is granted three days of wedding leave and will hold court at the great hall.”

Everyone’s expression changed after the edict was made. Feng Yulei could not remain to kneel any longer and he slid down onto the ground. His lips trembled as if he wanted to say something. However, he could not. His mind was completely blank. He felt overly shocked and he could not even make a sound.

“Your Majesty…” The Empress wailed and started to cry sadly.

The Empress Dowager and Feng Yuxuan’s expression changed as well. However, the Empress Dowager was shocked while Feng Yuxuan was delighted. A hint of excitement and pleasure flashed through his face.

This edict had not only knocked Feng Yulei out of the match, but it had even elevated Feng Yuxuan’s position. It had wiped away the fact that he had been punished earlier on. Being able to go to court and hold court was something no one else did other than the useless King Xuan, Feng Yuran.

However, King Xuan had been severely injured and almost died. Holding court was just a pa.s.sing mention. Feng Yuxuan was the one who will hold court now. Did that mean that Feng Yuxuan would be the future Crown Prince and that the Emperor had picked him? The Crown Prince position would be his in the end.

“Yes, I will announce the edict immediately.” Liu Xi ignored the various emotions in the study and left silently after that.

This was the Emperor’s way of making up to Feng Yulei. No one dared to raise any objections.

Weddings continued. You Yue’e married King Yan while Ling Fengyan cleaned up and put on make-up again before she was sent to King Chu’s Manor. The groom went out to toast his guests while the bride remained in the room. No one dared to say anything about consummating the marriage after what happened and everyone returned home. They were afraid of causing more trouble. After the orders to remain silent about what happened earlier, those who were unimportant had all disappeared completely.

No one dared to ask why. They only pretended not to know anything and they did not dare to discuss anything.

“Miss, what will we do now?” The maid asked anxiously inside the room.

“What are you so anxious about? Since it already happened, there’s nothing I can lose either. King Chu receiving the Emperor’s recognition means that I, as his consort, will also be elevated in position as well.” Ling Fengyan gritted her teeth as she sat on the bed, dressed entirely in red.

Since things had already progressed to this state, she could only look on the bright side. King Yan’s demotion had nothing to do with her. She was still King Chu’s consort. This was also the reason for what she did earlier. Even though trouble had ensued, everyone thought that she was a victim. Who would ever guess that she was the one who had plotted the whole thing?

“But miss, King Yan…” The maid was still nervous. She felt frightened when she thought of what happened in the day.

“What are you afraid of? I am now King Chu’s consort. I have nothing to do with anyone else.” Ling Fengyan continued viciously, “If you dare to say another word…”

“I don’t dare to, I don’t dare to.” The maid did not dare to say anything else. She knelt hurriedly and pled for forgiveness when she thought of how her mistress appeared to be gentle on the surface but was actually very vicious.

“Don’t let me hear something like this again in the future. I am the victim and was sent to King Yan’s Manor for no reason. What happened after that had nothing to do with me!” Ling Fengyan looked at the maid coldly. She felt uneasy. She would find a chance tomorrow to have the maid killed. Then, no one would know about this matter in the future. Then, she would truly become the victim.

“Yes, yes, I understand. I understand.” The maid shook in fear.

“My Lady, but I do not know why!” The doors to the nuptial chambers were kicked open without any warning. Feng Yuxuan entered with a vicious expression…

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