Chapter 88 (1/2)

In reality, Xuan Tian Hua was actually asking Feng Yu Heng: “Why does your table not even have a cup of tea?”

Feng Yu Heng replied in a matter of fact manner: “We are disliked I guess.” Thinking about it, this was only the second time she had met Xuan Tian Hua, yet they had naturally become quite close. Xuan Tian Hua with his innate sense of distance did not cause any disturbance between them. She called him seventh brother in a very justified and natural way.

Xuan Tian Hua pushed the cup of tea that a servant brought to Feng Yu Heng then poured another cup for Feng Xiang Rong.

Xiang Rong did not think Xuan Tian Hua would take note of her and became panicked for a moment. When she received the cup of tea, her hands were trembling.

Feng Yu Heng helplessly held her forehead, “Xiang Rong, show some fighting spirit for me.”

Xiang Rong sadly bowed her head. She also wanted to show some fighting spirit, but in the face of Xuan Tian Hua, she could not find any.

Xuan Tian Hua, however, did not feel anything about it. His face still held a warm smile, making Xiang Rong feel her cheeks grow more and more red.

Feng Yu Heng felt that she, herself, should say something to break this awkward atmosphere, thus she asked Xuan Tian Hua: “Celebrating Princess Ding An’s birthday, is that something the princes take turns doing? This year, it just happened to be your turn?”

Xuan Tian Hua shook his head, his voice becoming lighter, “It isn’t based on turns. It’s that nobody wants to come, but somebody needs to act as a representative, so I came.” Finishing his explanation, he continued: “Ming’er wanted me to tell you that this Princess Ding An’s banquet is not very interesting. If you want to see excitement, the mid-Autumn palace banquet will be better.”

“I heard about it from Tian Ge.” She sipped some tea and looked sideways. Feng Chen Yu had already arrived.

“Your Highness.” Chen Yu had walked over in a bit of a hurry. When she stopped walking, she was still slightly panting. Without taking account of the atmosphere, she greeted Xuan Tian Hua.

Xuan Tian Hua nodded his head, his smile seemed to remain the same, “Eldest young miss Feng.”

“Your Highness has no need to be so courteous. Just call me Chen Yu.” Having a servant girl bring her a chair, Chen Yu sat down and specially shifted towards Xuan Tian Hua.

But Xuan Tian Hua clearly did not have any intention of talking to her, thus he continued his conversation with Feng Yu Heng, “From a young age, Tian Ge was just like Ming’er. They are both spirits who bring about disaster. Us elder brothers have cleaned up many of her messes.”

Feng Yu Heng laughed, “Older brothers doting on younger sisters is something that should be done. Oh right, I saw seventh brother at Refined Deity Building the other day. It was the day I went to eat with Tian Ge, Fu Rong and company.”

Xuan Tian Hua nodded, “I also saw you. Being able to support the family, you really are a good person.” He was speaking about how she had sorted out Qing Le.

Not waiting for Feng Yu Heng to respond, Chen Yu interjected without a single feeling of being an outsider: “Second sister calls your Highness seventh brother! Then I will also naturally call you seventh brother. Seventh brother will not mind, right?”

Xuan Tian Hua was surprised and looked towards Feng Chen Yu, a puzzled expression leaked from his gaze “A-Heng calls me seventh brother because of her relation with Ming’er. Beneath this prince, there are only two younger brothers. Eldest young miss Feng means… You and my eighth brother…”

“No, no, I haven’t!” Feng Chen Yu immediately refuted this anxiously. Of course, she did not become flustered because she recalled Feng Jin Yuan had advised her to absolutely not express any attitude towards any men before the Feng family made its position clear. She had only wondered how the man she admired could divert her to someone else. She quickly expressed her feelings to Xuan Tian Hua: “Chen Yu has never even met his Highness eighth prince. Seventh brother absolutely must trust Chen Yu.”

Xuan Tian Hua, however, was still puzzled, “You want this prince to trust you, but why do you call me seventh brother? This prince has already said that A-Heng does it because she is this prince’s sister. If you do not have this kind of relation, then it is seeking power through relations with the Imperial family. This prince will ask for instructions from father Emperor after returning to the palace.”

Feng Chen Yu’s face became red with frustration. She felt that his Highness Prince Chun only appeared to have a good expression and gentle heart; however, his words seemed to leave no room for mistakes. Even if she set her mind to making use of all her time and effort, she definitely could not find any cracks in his armor.

Chen Yu felt extremely embarrassed. Standing up, she bowed towards Xuan Tian Hua then turned around and left.

Who knew that after taking only a couple steps, she would be stopped by Xuan Tian Hua. Bending at the waist, he picked up a small bag that had fallen to the ground and handed it to Chen Yu: “Eldest young miss Feng dropped something.”

Chen Yu’s face was red to the point where she was almost bleeding. Not reaching out to receive it, she only very quietly said: “It’s a gift for your Highness.” She then lifted her skirt slightly and headed towards the crowd.

Xuan Tian Hua helplessly shook his head, handing the small bag to Feng Yu Heng: “When you return, give this back to her. Or give it to your father and say this prince is not thinking of her. If there is another time, this prince invites Lord Prime Minister Feng to come speak with me personally.”

Feng Yu Heng nodded and received it. Taking it in her hand, she looked it over and could not help but smirk, “The Feng family placed such high hopes in her, so why do they not find someone to teach her needlework.” As she said this, she showed Xiang Rong: “Look at this stitch. It’s so big that you can see the things inside.” As she said this, she really pulled at the stitch, trying to look inside.

Xuan Tian Hua laughed, “You really are nosy.”

Xiang Rong, however, resolved her doubts: “Needlework is something that is learned from childhood. Eldest sister was only a concubine’s daughter when she was little. Even if she was a little more beautiful than the other children, the family did not place any hopes in her, much less develop her skills.”

Feng Yu Heng pondered a little, “That is true. At that time, there were all kinds of teachers that came and surrounded me. Unfortunately, I was not interested in those things.”