Chapter 67 (1/2)

Fen Dai’s was already acting as if she were betrothed to him, so how could she handle being stared at so straight-forwardly. Her face turned red, and she lowered her head, fidgeting in embarrassment.

Xuan Tian Ming was absolutely baffled and could not help but ask Feng Yu Heng: “Who is this person?”

Feng Yu Heng informed him: “The manor’s fourth young miss.”

“Oh.” He stretched out the last syllable, adjusting the whip in his hands.

How could Feng Jin Yuan not understand Xuan Tian Ming’s temper. He quickly berated Fen Dai in fear: “Come back! With his Highness here, how could you be permitted to speak!”

Fen Dai was not reconciled, “But this is clearly second sister’s shoe…” As she spoke, she looked towards Feng Yu Heng’s feet; however, she vaguely saw some cloth underneath the long dress.

With an unknown source of courage, she raised Feng Yu Heng’s skirt and saw the shoe in perfect condition worn on Feng Yu Heng’s foot. It looked exactly the same as the one in her hand.

Fen Dai found it hard to believe and froze on the spot. However, she suddenly felt something tighten around her wrist, as she saw Xuan Tian Ming reach out and grab her left wrist.

Her heart was moved, only feeling a warmth flow through her wrist.

Unfortunately, that warmth quickly became intense pain, as a faint “crack” sounded out. Xuan Tian Ming then suddenly squeezed hard and directly broke Feng Fen Dai’s left wirst!

Feng Fen Dai didn’t even cry out. Her two eyes rolled up, as she fainted.

Han shi was so frightened that her soul flew out. She rushed forward and held Fen Dai, bursting into tears.

Feng Jin Yuan, seeing this happen, did not dare allow Han shi continue to move. He was really afraid that annoying Xuan Tian Ming would lead to his favorite concubine being beaten to death. Thus he quickly handed down an order: “Quickly send the fourth young miss and fourth concubine mother back to their room!” He didn’t even dare mention bringing a doctor.

Xuan Tian Ming turned around slightly and help Feng Yu Heng with her dress, “The things you wanted to see, you have seen. My Heng Heng’s shoes are properly worn on her feet. If there are any others that dare speak such nonsense, this king will send people to come for your tongues.”

“This one remembers.” Feng Jin Yuan cast a glance at Xuan Tian Hua requesting help of the ever-kind seventh prince, hoping that he would say something in his favor.

Xuan Tian Hua slightly glanced towards his Feng Chen Yu, as his face continued to remain calm. The words he spoke were a reminder to Feng Jin Yuan: “Even if it were Ming’er and I, we still would not lift the other’s robes in front of everyone in court without reason. Forget it, lord Feng, you should call for a doctor to inspect the fourth young miss’ injuries.”

Finally hearing the desired words, Feng Jin Yuan hastily ordered for a doctor to be invited.

At this time, Xuan Tian Ming raised his hand, and a eunuch immediately came forward. In his hand was a bright yellow scroll. He loudly proclaimed: “Empress’ decree! For Feng Chen Yu!”

Everyone in the Feng family was surprised. None had imagined that the sudden appearance of an Empress’ decree would be for Feng Chen Yu.

Chen Yu advanced a few steps in fear and knelt down to hear to the decree. The other people behind her also knelt on the ground. They simply heard the eunuch say: “The revered Empress and imperial concubine Yun decree: The Feng family’s daughter to the first wife, Feng Chen Yu, can not place half a step within the palace for five years! Express gratitude!”

Chen Yu felt her mind go “whoosh” and explode.

She did not think as simply as Chen shi had. Five years. Those were all of her best years! Not being allowed to enter the palace, this implied that she would not be able to access the centre of power. This meant that she would not be able to attend a single banquet held at the palace for five years, thus she would not be able to meet the people she wished to meet and the people the Feng family wished for her to meet. Was it possible that she be able to become the empress just by sitting at home? Even if she were married to the crown prince, with missing five years of mingling with others, how much of her future plans would she lose!

This decree, it truly ruined her future plans.

But could she not receive it? Obviously not.

“This humble girl accepts and gives thanks for their grace.” Kowtowing deeply, Feng Chen Yu’s heart gave birth to a profound resentment.

“You may all rise.” Xuan Tian Ming once again spoke mysteriously, “Bring in their family’s head wife.”

Immediately, Chen shi was carried into the yard. That’s right, carried. Chen shi’s legs were completely incapable of walking.

Feng Chen Yu looked at that mother of hers. Looking at the bloody knees and face that had been whipped by Xuan Tian Ming, she could not summon even half a shred of sympathy. She knew, everything that had happened today was caused by this mother. It was all because her mother was greedy that imperial concubine Yun had been angered, ruining her future.

She hated Chen shi.

“Remember to send the real “Painting of Qingshan” to Prince Yu’s palace within three days; otherwise, do not blame this king for being merciless.” Xuan Tian Ming threw out that last sentence. Patting the back of Feng Yu Heng’s hand, he returned to the imperial carriage and left.

The Feng family’s front yard was once again filled with gifts for Feng Yu Heng. It was like the day the betrothal gifts had been sent. This very openly reminded everyone: She, Feng Yu Heng, must not be belittled by anyone.

The matriarch tiredly handed down an order to the servants: “Send it all to Tong Sheng pavilion!”

Feng Yu Heng walked before Feng Jin Yuan, bowing shallowly: “Today, I went to inspect some shops, but who knew that I would be invited to the palace and could not inform father ahead of time. Father, please do not blame me.”

Feng Jin Yuan knew that this was not her fault and shook his head without saying anything. Remembering Feng Fen Dai’s broken wrist, he could not help but say: “His Highness Prince Yu was a little too harsh in his actions.”