Chapter 82 (2/2)

Qing Le was rendered speechless, even the cousins and wealthy relatives who had come out of their room were speechless. The people Feng Yu Heng mentioned were indeed people they could not afford to offend.

What could be done if they could not afford to offend them? They could only avoid them. Her cousin came forward and cupped his hand towards Feng Yu Heng, saying: “Apologies.” He then supported Qing Le and left the building. After they were quite far away, Qing Le could be heard screaming: “Feng Yu Heng, you wait for me! Sooner or later, you will regret it!”

Feng Yu Heng laughed and could not be bothered to pay her any heed. She simply shouted downstairs: “Shopkeeper, do not forget to have imperial daughter Qing Le pay for the bowl. Give her a discount. Five taels is enough!”

The waiter wiped his tears and gave his thanks to Feng Yu Heng. Cleaning up the shards from the broken bowl, he returned downstairs.

A perfectly good meal was ruined by Qing Le. Xuan Tian Ge waved to the waiter and had the foods that were not eaten packed up for Bai Fu Rong to bring home. Bai Fu Rong had her face slapped by Qing Le, so her mood was very poor. Gnashing her teeth, she ordered another two dishes before feeling a little bit better.

On the other side of the restaurant, also in a private room, Xuan Tian Hua held a cup of tea while watching the excitement.

From the moment when Qing Le used her standing to blackmail Bai Fu Rong, to Feng Yu Heng facing off against Qing Le, again to Feng Yu Heng beating up Qing Le, all of the events were taken in by his eyes. This kind and proper prince could not help but shake his head and smile bitterly. Simply saying I wonder if they really are from the same family. He had originally thought that his willful and reckless ninth brother would not be able to find a woman who was fated to be with him, yet, in the end, he actually found a girl who was even more willful and reckless.

This was what people called fate, right?

Xuan Tian Hua gaze continued to carry a certain expectation. He felt a little curious about the Feng family’s second young miss, not knowing what other things would happen around her.

On Feng Yu Heng’s side, the group exited Refined Deity Building and part ways on the dock, each returning to their own families. Right before parting, Feng Yu Heng stopped Xuan Tian Ge and asked: “It seems that Princess Ding An will be celebrating her birthday in a few days?”

Xuan Tian Ge pondered a little and nodded, “It should be soon. There is a celebration every year around this time.”

“Are you going?”

“I will not be going.” Xuan Tian Ge snorted contemptuously, “What sort of palace do they have. Normally, I do not hear of them having any relations with the other families. I only hear of them bringing up Lord Ding An’s position. Unfortunately, there is no heir. I definitely do not want to go give them any face.”

Feng Yu Heng was a little puzzled, “Apparently the throne is obtained through inheritance. Lord Ding An has no son, yet he did not think of any other methods?” For example, adopting a male relative, was this not considered normal?

Xuan Tian Ge told her: “Who would allow him to do that? Previously, Lord Ding An did not want to adopt a child to succeed the throne; however, uncle Emperor said that adopted children do not count. After that, Lord Ding An made a fuss of swapping out one of the princess’ children. This was exposed by uncle Emperor around ten years ago by a blood test. Furthermore, he told him that the hereditary throne must be given to a son born of his blood. If he dared to obscure the imperial bloodline, then Lord Ding An would be removed from his position. After that, he became obedient and stopped thinking of these unorthodox methods, while obediently waiting to die of old age. Now he has a nephew taking care of him. I heard that he has a few businesses. They seem to be for his daughter to his first wife, so she can live a comfortable life.”

In Feng Yu Heng’s mind, however, she thought that the current Emperor absolutely loathed this lord.

“Ah?” Xuan Tian Ge looked at Feng Yu Heng, puzzled, “Why did you think to ask about their family celebrating a birthday? It couldn’t be that you want to go, right?”

Feng Yu Heng told her: “It was that day at the temple, it was Qing Le that came to tell my father about it.”

Xuan Tian Ge pondered for a while then said: “It seems the Feng manor previously did not send anyone, but they did symbolically send some gifts. Your eldest sister, Feng Chen Yu is propped up like a treasure by the Feng family. They should feel that Ding An palace’s birthday banquet will not be sufficiently high rank and should be waiting her to debut at a palace banquet. As for the two younger sisters, I heard that they were too young and were not suited for such an occasion. This year, you have returned, so I do not know what sort of plans the Feng manor has.” Xuan Tian Ge pondered while telling her: “If the Feng family will be going this year, then I will accompany you to keep you from being bullied.”

Feng Yu Heng waved her hand, “No need. If I can not even handle Ding An palace, how could I keep Prince Yu’s palace company!”

Xuan Tian Ge gave her a big thumbs up: “Domineering!”

The domineering Feng Yu Heng brought Wang Chuan along and domineeringly returned to Feng manor. Just as she passed through the gate, she saw housekeeper He Zhong come forward: “Second young miss, you have finally returned.”

She stopped in place: “Did something happen?”

He Zhong said: “The matriarch called the third young miss to Shu Ya courtyard. Now they are waiting for second young miss to go over!”

1: Qing Le and Xuan Tian Ge are both imperial daughters, but Qing Le’s family is not related to the imperial family. They have simply been conferred a title of royalty.

2: Fairly certain this should be Ping Nan, but author has it as Ping Xi for this chapter and next chapter.