Chapter 343 - King Xuans Anger and the Imperial Noble Consort Gets into Trouble (1/2)

The imperial physician left uneasily. Steward Wang returned to the outside of Feng Yuran’s bedroom. He hesitated for a moment before he entered. He truly could not make a decision.

“Why were you walking up and down outside?” Feng Yuran asked lightly, not opening his eyes. He tapped his long and slim fingers by the bed casually and seemed to be in a good mood.

“Your Highness, the He family also sent someone to congratulate you on your wedding. Should we leave them inside or outside the manor?” No matter what, the He family was the prince’s maternal family. If they were to be set up outside the manor, it would not look good. However, not only would the prince be upset should they be settled inside the manor, but it would also be inconvenient.

Even though Steward Wang knew that Feng Yuran did not like the He family, he still reported the news to the prince. No matter what had happened, since the He family was here, the prince had to entertain them.

“Who from the He family came?” Feng Yuran asked with an interested tone. He continued tapping the sides of the bed with his slender fingers.

“First and Second Sir of the He family came as well as two young ladies from the He family who just turned 15. They are said to be the daughters of the two men.” Steward Wang answered carefully. He sighed to himself. Everyone knew what the two men were plotting. Yet, they still said they were here to congratulate the prince with a sincere look on their faces. He did not know what the two men were thinking. Did they think the prince would acknowledge them after what happened?

“Let them stay outside the manor. I can’t afford to feed them.” Feng Yuran said with closed eyes and a lazy tone.

“But I fear others might…” Steward Wang’s meaning was clear.

“When have I ever cared about what others say?” Feng Yuran opened his phoenix-eyes with a vague smile. He glanced at Steward Wang and said, “Have them stay outside the manor. I have two beautiful cousins, there must be some use of them.”

“Your Highness, you mean?” Steward Wang’s eyes glimmered and he suddenly understood. He knew Feng Yuran well after serving him for a long time. He understood Feng Yuran’s intentions before he even finished his sentence.

“I don’t need to have any intentions. They already have their own. You don’t have to care much about them. Just settle them down outside the manor. I do not want my little wife to be challenged by others before she even marries me.” Feng Yuran’s beautiful lips curled up slightly. A brilliant smile appeared on his handsome and flawless face.

The He family had never been peaceful. There were some things that he did not even have to help along with. It was a coincidence; he heard his father talking about it a few days ago. Consort Zhao, who had always been locked up deep in the palace was interested in coming out. Then, the He family made their move at the same time. It seemed that the woman locked up deep in the palace was not completely unaware of what was happening outside.

“Yes, I will arrange it immediately.” Steward Wang understood what Feng Yuran wanted. He nodded and was about to leave.

“Is Shen Kun back?” Feng Yuran asked.

“He just returned to the manor and was waiting outside earlier.”

“Get him to come in.”

“Yes.”

Steward Wang left the room. Then, Shen Kun entered. He bowed to Feng Yuran respectfully before moving to stand at the side with his hands by his side.

“How does the matter go?”

“Rest assured, Your Highness. You Yuelian did appear near where the accident happened yesterday. More than one person saw him. However, they only saw his back and his clothes. After the accident, only some traces were left behind. It was not obvious.” Shen Kun reported, his head hung low.

“That is enough.” Feng Yuran waved his hand. Then, he smiled thoughtfully, “You do not need to care about what is happening at Duke Zhenguo’s Manor. I don’t even have time to deal with my own matters, much less others. Imperial Noble Consort Su and the Empress are fighting right now. Have our men be more careful with what they are doing. If nothing happens, they just have to watch the show.”

“Rest assured, Your Highness. Our men rarely make moves and will not act rashly. They only give the matter a small nudge on your orders at the crucial moment. No one will suspect us. However, we cannot deal with small matters either. We still do not have concrete evidence against Grand Secretariat Wang and Duke Ding.”

“Don’t worry. Father has already played this move of chess for us. We will see how Third Brother will get himself out of this. King Ning can’t get peace, neither can King Yan. Your men just have to wait. The people in the back of the palace should not make any moves for now.” Feng Yuran said, waving his hands.

“You Yuecheng found Sima Lingyun a position on the Golden Elite Forces. It is said that he is waiting for a chance to tell the Emperor about it.” Shen Kun said.

Feng Yuran’s eyes darkened for a moment. Then, he shook his head and smiled, “You Yuecheng is willing to tie himself with Sima Lingyun. We do not need to make trouble. Someone like Sima Lingyun will not succeed and will get into trouble instead. Furthermore, he is like a medicine patch. You can’t remove it once you stick it on. Let them stick together but we must not let him get that spot so easily.”

Those in the Golden Elite Forces were all descendants of warriors who contributed to the nation. It was no big deal for Sima Lingyun to join them. However, Feng Yuran was really unwilling to have Sima Lingyun and You Yuecheng settle their debts just like that. If You Yuecheng did not owe Sima Lingyun anything, Sima Lingyun would not be able to get any closer to You Yuecheng. Feng Yuran had to make sure that they would find it hard to part from each other.

“I understand.” Shen Kun understood immediately. This was what he was in charge of and he naturally knew what to do.

“Eldest Brother and Third Brother have planned this for so many years. Send the message to Eldest Brother. He would definitely be more than happy to do something like that and upset Third Brother.” Feng Yuran’s voice turned cold. His voice was sinisterly frigid as he continued, “The two of them are always plotting against me. It is a pity they have underestimated me. Even if they are tigers, they will have to lay down in front of me.”

Shen Kun blinked, not understanding what the prince meant for the moment. King Yan and King Chu have plotted against him for many years. Yet, he had never seen the prince got angry. Why was he really angry about it today?

“Shen Kun, do you know what to do?”

Shen Kun quickly organized his thoughts and answered, “Yes, I understand. Please rest assured. I will make King Chu embed shrapnel in King Yan without anyone knowing anything. There is naturally someone more suited for Sima Lingyun’s position. I fear Marquess Mingguo’s plot is not very reliable.”

“When those from the He family come, tell Steward Wang to take them out on walks often if there is nothing going on. The capital is a flourishing place and is much better than a corner of a remote place.”

It was flourishing and grand, and could not be compared to a distant place in a corner of Jiangnan. The more reluctant the He family was, the more trouble there would be. The more trouble there was, the more incidents would happen. He would find out what happened then no matter what it was. No matter who it was in the palace who killed his mother, he would not let her off.