Chapter 314 – Held Back for a Small Meeting (1/2)
Held Back for a Small Meeting
On the tenth, Han shi and Fen Dai also went to pay respects in the morning and evening. Because of Feng Jin Yuan and Kang Yi’s marriage being set in stone, the matriarch chose this day to announce it to everyone in the Feng family.
Although everyone already understood, guesses were one thing, while hearing it directly from the matriarch was another. Han shi and Fen Dai’s faces immediately collapsed. Jin Zhen once again lifted her handkerchief to wipe away tears.
Fen Dai was annoyed with Jin Zhen’s appearance with wiping away tears, so she could not help but sarcastically say: “Aren’t you quite fierce? Coaxing father to visit your Ru Yi courtyard every day, so why do you not have that ability now that you’re against an eldest princess? Ever since that eldest princess entered the manor, father hasn’t gone to your courtyard even once, right?”
Jin Zhen gritted her teeth. With her eyes red, she felt wronged even more.
The matriarch already disliked Fen Dai, so how could she tolerate hearing such things. She could not help but quietly snort and say: “Eldest princess entering the manor and whether a concubine is favored or not are two different matters! She has come to be the head wife. If you have the ability, you can continue to try and earn his favor.”
“But why does she get to become the head wife?”
The matriarch looked at Fen Dai with a gaze that was filled with incredulity: “Could it be that you feel that the family’s concubines can be promoted to the position of head wife?”
Fen Dai glanced at Chen Yu then coldly said: “It’s not like it hasn’t happened before.”
“Idiot!” The matriarch trembled with anger, “The Chen family is a proper family. What sort of background does your concubine mother have? Are you not clear on that matter?”
This was clearly a personal attack, thus after Jin Zhen wiped away her tears, Han shi also began to cry. Her cries were unlike Jin Zhen’s. With Jin Zhen, it only rained, but there was no thunder. Han shi’s cries could be considered very awkward.
The matriarch was frightened and quickly scolded: “The manor is celebrating a joyous matter. What are you crying for? If you injure the Feng family’s child in your belly, I will humiliate you!”
This caused Han shi to freeze with fear. Sobbing, she finally managed to stop herself. The matriarch then said: “I know that you will have a hard time accepting this for a while. It’s fine if you feel uncomfortable on the inside, but you must appear to be happy! Remember your own statuses. I have never heard of a man needing to worry about what a concubine says when looking for a wife.”
Fen Dai was unwilling to accept it and said: “What if the eldest princess has ulterior motives?”
“What sort of ulterior motives could she have?” The matriarch glared at Fen Dai and said: “That is a foreign country’s princess. In terms of wealth, she has more than we do. In terms of support, she has a better one. What intentions could she have? As for you, you must think carefully. With this sort of first wife, your future will be much better than it was with Chen shi!”
Once this was said, Chen Yu’s face immediately sank a little, but she managed to recover almost immediately. Instead, she helped the matriarch help console Fen Dai: “Grandmother is right. Our future marriages will rely on our family for support. Fourth sister must think a little about this reasoning. Even if concubine mother was able to ascend to that position, our future marriages definitely could not be as good as with a foreign country’s eldest princess taking care of them.”
She had specifically analyzed this problem based on her own interests. Only Fen Dai continued to worry about herself. Chen Yu’s words had struck at her sore spot. Thinking that there was most likely no more hope with the fifth prince, her future would rely on what her family said. If the person who ascended to that spot was Han shi, based on Han shi’s connections, what sort of nice family would she be able to find.
Thinking like this, she was no longer as unwilling. Either way, she put on a smile and asked the matriarch: “Then when will the marriage be held?”
The matriarch saw that Chen Yu’s words were effective, so she could not help but look at Chen Yu and nod. She then replied to Fen Dai: “It will be the 28th of the first month. In the coming days, the manor will prepare a new set of clothing for you, so you will be wearing more celebratory clothes. With a new head wife entering the manor, you must not cause any damage to the Feng family’s face.”
Everyone nodded, and Chen Yu took the lead, saying: “Grandmother, please do not worry. Us granddaughters will definitely perform our duties. We definitely will not trouble father.”
An shi also said: “With a new head wife entering the manor, we must first clean out a courtyard. This will keep us from becoming too busy later on.”
The matriarch was very satisfied with An shi’s attitude, and she could not help but say: “This is a very good look. The manor has not had a head wife for a few months. You are all accustomed to each other, but you will need to pay a little more attention. We cannot be lacking in etiquette. Otherwise, it will not just be the Feng family’s face that will be lost. It will be Da Shun’s face.”
Fen Dai glanced at Han shi and frowned, saying: “It seems that the eldest princess is kind, but her status at that time was different. After she has become the head wife, who knows if she will accept the child in concubine mother’s belly.”
These words reminded the matriarch. Although she agreed with bringing Kang Yi into the manor because of the pros and cons presented by Feng Jin Yuan, that decision was made entirely on the pros and cons. In truth, she still had some criticisms of Kang Yi after their few interactions. Although it did not seem like what Fen Dai mentioned would happen, the mind to protect oneself could not be lacking. She could not allow herself to lower her guard.
Seeing that the matriarch was thinking about this matter, Feng Yu Heng faintly spoke up, saying: “Then just have eldest princess Kang Yi personally take care of concubine mother Han’s pregnancy. What does grandmother think about it?”
The matriarch’s eyes lit up. This was a good idea! It would be easier to take action with others keeping watch. If she had her personally taking care of her, any problem would fall under Kang Yi’s responsibility. In that situation, she would need to carefully watch over Han shi’s belly. She would absolutely need to be careful and ensure that this child would be able to be born safely.