Chapter 61 (2/2)
Especially Xuan Tian Ming holding Feng Yu Heng’s hand, patting Feng Yu Heng’s back…. If the one being taken care of were changed to her, Feng Fen Dai, how great would that be.
Completely immersed in her fantasy, Fen Dai’s wrist was fiercely pinched by someone.
Surprised, she turned her head to find Han shi was fiercely glaring at her, her gaze carrying a warning.
She could be controlled for almost any matter, but this was the only time where she could not be.
Was the ninth was someone that just anyone could afford to provoke? Or was it that Feng Yu Heng could be suppressed by Fen Dai?
Even if she was no longer the daughter to the first wife, she was still Princess Yu. Fen Dai, a mere concubine’s daughter, would never be able to attain the position of a prince’s main princess.
Moreover, since Feng Yu Heng had returned, there was not a single day in the Feng manor that was peaceful. One thing after another, Feng Yu Heng made it clear that she wanted to seek justice for what happened to Yao shi that year. Feng Yu Heng made it clear that she wanted to seek revenge against Chen shi. She most certainly hoped that Fen Dai would not follow her in to the muddy waters. She worried that when the time came, she wouldn’t even know how she died.
Unfortunately, Feng Fen Dai never liked to listen to Han shi’s advice. Clearly receiving a warning look, she still did not want to lower her gaze from Xuan Tian Ming’s body.
Han shi’s heart felt cold. Fen Dai had always been a child with high aspirations. From a young age, she was not satisfied with being a concubine’s daughter in Feng manor. No matter what it was that Feng Yu Heng or Feng Chen Yu had, she wanted to fight for it. Even if she could not take it, she at least caused enough of a fuss to vent her anger.
What she feared most was that she would have the idea of fighting with Feng Yu Heng for the ninth prince. If that really were the case, then things would not be good.
For a while, everyone in Feng manor was rendered speechless by Xuan Tian Ming. Hoping to dissolve the embarrassing situation, Feng Jin Yuan hesitantly spoke: “Your Highness, please come sit inside.”
Xuan Tian Ming shook his head, “It’s cool outside.”
Was it cool? There was clearly a sinister and hot sun up above.
Even Feng Yu Heng wiped sweat off her brow and glared at Xuan Tian Ming.
But in this moment, she received a message. He seemed to be saying to her: Do not be hasty, there is still a good play to see.
Sure enough, Xuan Tian Ming said: “My coming to the manor today was for two main reasons. The first main reason was to deliver food to our family’s Heng Heng. The second main reason, this prince wishes to inquire: is the shop called Wonderful Treasure House in capital the Feng family’s business?”
Hearing him bring this up, Feng Yu Heng frowned and quietly said: “Why are you asking this? This shop is mine.”
He lightly caressed her hand and gave her a calming look.
Feng Jin Yuan never could remember how many shops his family had, much less knew what they were called. He could only turn his head towards the matriarch.
The matriarch quickly said: “Replying to your Highness, Wonderful Treasure House is under concubine mother Yao’s name. Recently A-Heng has taken over managing it.”
Xuan Tian Ming nodded, “Hm, recently. Then in the past?” As he asked, he played with the whip in his hands. The matriarch’s heart was torn seeing this, fearing that the venerable saint would whip her if unhappy.
“In the past…” The matriarch did not know what the ninth prince meant when asking this. Normally, wasn’t the Wonderful Treasure House not near him? Not understanding the meaning behind the question, she decided to speak truthfully: “Before A-Heng returned, it was the head wife who helped manage the shop.”
Feng Yu Heng pondered a while then added: “It was the very day I met your Highness at Refined Deity Building that the deeds were returned to A-Heng’s hands from mother. I still have not had time to visit Wonderful Treasure House.”
“Then that’s right.” Xuan Tian Ming sat up a little straighter, speaking to Feng Jin Yuan: “Lord Feng, the day this prince returned to court with his troops, I dispatched a servant to Wonderful Treasure House to pick out a treasure for princess mother’s enjoyment. Who knew that it was a fake.”
Feng Jin Yuan was terrified and quickly asked: “Your Highness, what do you mean by these words?”
“Hm? This prince was not clear enough?”
Feng Jin Yuan broke in to a cold sweat.
“Bring that person forward.” Xuan Tian Ming suddenly lowered his tone, coldly and ruthlessly calling out.
Immediately afterward, two guards brought a person forward.
That person was brought before Xuan Tian Ming, where he dropped to his knees. That person loudly screamed: “Your Highness, please spare me! I was simply given orders. It was the Feng family’s head madam that swapped out the shop’s wares for fakes and told me to sell them! Your Highness please spare me! Spare my life!”
Feng Yu Heng raised an eyebrow. The wares of the antique shop had been swapped? Those were worth more money than medical herbs.
“This is the shopkeeper of Wonderful Treasure House. The painting by Tang Zheng Xiang [Painting of Qingshan] was acquired from him. Ask yourselves, what did he give this prince?”
Speaking of this shopkeeper, the matriarch recognized him. Thus, without waiting for Feng Jin Yuan to speak, she hurriedly asked: “Speak, What exactly did you do?”
With things having reached this point, how could the shopkeeper dare to hide things. Kneeling and holding his head, he revealed everything: “These years, the head madam continuously swapped things out in the shop. That “Painting of Qingshan” was originally from the previous dynasty’s famed artist, Tang Zheng Xiang. But about half a year ago, the head madam had produced, from who knows where, a perfect replica of the “Painting of Qingshan” and sent it over. The real copy was taken by the head madam! This lowly one really did not know that the one buying “Painting of Qingshan” was sent by your Highness. Otherwise, even if this lowly one were beaten to death, I would not dare to sell it!”