Chapter 99 (2/2)

“Hm?” Feng Jin Yuan was puzzled, “I went to visit her last night. She seemed to have gotten better. How could she have gotten worse such that she could not get out of bed? Has a doctor been called?”

Fen Dai quickly explained: “It was after father left that concubine mother’s illness got worse. There are no doctors in the manor…”

“Then a doctor still has not been called?” Feng Jin Yuan was a little angry. She was still his beloved concubine. Why had she been ill for an entire night, yet nobody had called for a doctor?

Just as he was about to reprimand Fen Dai, the matriarch spoke up: “Since she survived not having a doctor all night, it must not be a very serious illness. She can wait a little longer. Discussing official matters is more important.”

Hearing the matriarch say these words, Feng Jin Yuan found it hard to continue. He could only stop talking and listen to the matriarch say: “Calling you here today, there are two main topics to discuss.” The matriarch looked around the room at everyone, with her gaze resting upon Feng Zi Hao. She slowly said: “Zi Hao’s injury has more or less recovered. Your father has arranged for you to attend Qi Zhou’s Zi Yan Academy. In five days, you will be sent to Qi Zhou.”

Feng Zi Hao silently snorted. He was a little unhappy, but he did not say anything.

The matriarch saw that he was rather obedient and slightly nodded her head before continuing: “The second matter is about Chen shi. She has remained at Pu Du Nunnery for many days now, praying for the Feng family’s fortune. She will prepare to return to the manor today. After all, it is a great event that she is returning from praying for the fortune of the family, as she is returning with the blessings of the temple. We need to prepare for this.”

Feng Yu Heng sneered on the inside. Put plainly, was this not just saying that Chen shi is returning and everyone should prepare to welcome her.

She was not the only one who felt this way. Aside from Jin Zhen who already knew about this, everyone else felt this was odd. Especially Feng Fen Dai. Chen shi’s return caused her to feel a burst of anger swell up. She seemed to have heard her dream of becoming the daughter of the first wife shatter. She could not help but silently blame Han shi for not capturing the opportunity.

Chen Yu did not have any special reactions. She simply said to Feng Zi Hao: “Big brother must not disappoint grandmother and father’s expectations. Although Zi Yan Academy can not compete with Yun Lu Academy, it still has a little fame.”

Hearing her say this, Feng Jin Yuan could not help but glare at Yao shi, blaming this woman for not wanting to speak on Zi Hao’s behalf to Princess Wen Xuan. Otherwise, how could a dignified prime minister’s son fail to enter Yun Lu Academy?

This glare was caught by Feng Yu Heng. She was in no rush to tell him off, but she casually said: “Eldest brother must also take care of your body. Speaking about it, your illness is causing grandmother and father to worry about you.”

Feng Zi Hao’s illness had caused a knot in the Feng family member’s hearts. It was not that Feng Jin Yuan had not looked for a renowned doctor, but no matter who came, they all shook their heads. Feng Zi Hao would have trouble bearing children. This was something all the doctors had diagnosed.

The matriarch’s expression became ugly and lightly sighed, not wanting to continue this topic, she continued speaking of Chen shi’s return to the manor: “Let us go out and celebrate the Mid-Autumn festival as a family. We very rarely enjoy lively times together. Let’s make use of Chen shi returning to the manor to eat a meal as a family.” As she said this, she glanced at Fen Dai: “Have Han shi properly rest her body, so she isn’t without energy to even come out for a meal.”

Fen Dai nodded her head repeatedly without saying a word to anyone else.

It was clearly Feng Jin Yuan who had said that Chen shi would never return to the manor, but after just a few days, he changed his mind?

Feng Jin Yuan also felt that this was a bit hard on his dignity, but the pressure coming from Xiang palace was too great. He could only do it like this.

It was Chen Yu who broke up the awkward atmosphere, as she raised her soft voice to say: “Speaking of a family meal, Chen Yu has an idea.”

“Oh?” The matriarch was very happy that someone spoke up at this time and quickly asked her: “What idea does Chen Yu have?”

Chen Yu said: “Second sister is the only child who is engaged and will marry into the Yu Palace. That is a role that requires managing an entire manor. How about this family meal be given to second sister to manage. We are all family members, whether she does something right or wrong, good or bad, we will not nitpick. This will also give second sister a chance to experience it.”

The proposition was perfectly reasonable. It sounded as though she really cherished her sisters, and the matriarch smiled with satisfaction, nodding: “You really are worthy of the title of daughter to the first wife of this manor. Chen Yu’s mind is really thorough. Being able to considerate of your little sister, this is truly too hard to come by.”

Feng Jin Yuan also agreed with Chen Yu’s ideas. He turned to Feng Yu Heng and said: “Then A-Heng, we will trouble you to prepare this small feast. Father will send someone to retrieve mother the day after tomorrow and will not invite any outsiders. It will be just our family members. Just take care of the food preparations. Do not feel too pressured, Chen Yu said it right. We are all family members, whether it goes well or poorly, nobody will nitpick you.”

What could Feng Yu Heng say. She could only display a smile and accept: “Daughter obeys.”

Returning to Tong Sheng pavilion, Yao shi was a little worried, “Having you manage the family feast, why do I feel like something will happen?”

Feng Yu Heng smiled and said: “It will be odd if nothing happens.” She rolled up Yao shi’s sleeve: “A-Heng will not fall to their plots. Mother, just take a seat and prepare to watch the play.”

Yao shi continued to feel a little worried, but there was nothing she could do. Her daughter was a child with big ideas. Since she had told her to watch the play, she would watch it.

When they returned to their courtyard, Ban Zou also returned and told Feng Yu Heng: “It seems that the Chen family’s people have gone to Pu Du Nunnery many times to meet with Chen shi in secret. That Chen shi’s appearance has become much more genial than previous. During the day, she even helps the nuns carry water and prepare vegetables. But once night arrives, her act immediately crumbles and her temper is still explosive, beating and cursing that servant called Man Xi.”