Chapter 171 (1/2)

Chun Palace? Was that not just the seventh prince’s palace?

The seventh prince sent a set of clothes to the Feng manor, and it was for Xiang Rong?

Xiang Rong’s mouth hung open in shock, as she was rendered speechless. As for the matriarch, she practically thought that it was Feng Yu Heng’s soul that had attached itself to Xiang Rong.

Xuan Tian Hua treated Feng Yu Heng well, this was something everyone had become accustomed to. This was given the ninth prince’s relationship, after all. But now, he actually gifted Xiang Rong a set of clothes. What would this leave people thinking?

The matriarch was stunned afor a while and then asked the servant: “Where is the person who sent the clothes?”

The servant repleid: “They left after sending it to the gate. Housekeeper He said it was a eunuch.”

The matriarch thought to herself that if she was not wrong, then ouside of the imperial palace, only the people of the palaces used eunuchs. She could not help but look towards Xiang Rong and curiously ask her: “You and his Highness the seventh prince are very familiar?”

Xiang Rong shook her head and spoke truthfully: “I wouldn’t consider it familiar, but I did meet him a few times with second sister. But his Highness was always speaking with second sister, so Xiang Rong does not know why his Highness would send clothes to me.”

When the little girl said this, her face was red. Regardless of how it was said, being able to receive clothes sent by the seventh prince was still enough to cause her heart to fill with emotion.

What sort of person was the seventh prince! That was the person universally recognized as the most handsome person, and he looked like a deity. Every word he said, every move he made, and even every look he made could leave a lasting impression on others. She thought that she had already enjoyed some of her second sister’s limelight by being able to speak a few times with the seventh prince. She thought this was already a happy event, but she never though she would receive a set of clothing.

The matriarch lay on the bed and did not speak for a long time. Her mind was a bit of a mess and had some things that were hard to say.Only when Xiang Rong quietly asked: “Grandmother, can I bring these clothes back?” Only then did she recover mentally and properly say: “Go, go. But you must be careful. The clothes awarded by his Highness the seventh prince definitely will not be of poor quality.”

Xiang Rong naturally understood this logic. Receiving the tray from the servant’s hands, she did not even dare call for her own personal servant. She personally carried it back to her own courtyard.

Only when she saw An shi did she let out a sigh of relief, but she said with a bit of joy: “Concubine mother, take a guess at what just happened at Shu Ya courtyard?”

An shi naturally could not guess, so Xiang Rong’s servant quickly told the story. She included the argument between Chen Yu and Fen Dai, which made for a lively story.

An shi was not too interested in what happened between Chen Yu and Fen Dai, only saying: “When I saw Fen Dai’s appearance upon returning this morning, I knew she would be unwilling to be peaceful.” After that, her gaze remained glued to the clothes Xiang Rong brought back. “Quickly open the paper wrapping.” She urged.

Xiang Rong nodded and carefully placed the tray on a table. She then carefully tore open the wrapping paper. A pale blue set of clothes appeared before her eyes.

Their eyes lit up, and the servant simply let out a “wow” sound then said: “What sort of material is this? Why does it look like water from a lake?”

The servant’s description was very apt. This material looked like it was made of clear water from a lake that where the bottom could be seen.

Xiang Rong did not know what type of material it was either. She only stared at the clothes in shock, as her mind was filled with images of Xuan Tian Hua’s pristine smile.

An shi looked at it for a while then sighed: “Although it is not one of the five treasures, it is not much worse. This type of material, if my guess is correct, should be the refined lake soul silk that the Empress of Qian Zhou country loves most.”

Xiang Rong’s face revealed a bright smile and subconsciously said: “Concubine mother, tell me, what does it mean for his Highness the seventh prince to send this type of clothing to me?”

An shi saw a trace of expectation in Xiang Rong’s face. She felt a bit startled and quickly shattered Xiang Rong’s happy dream: “Don’t harbor any silly thoughts! Before you, there are your eldest sister and fourth sister as lessons. Xiang Rong, I do not hope for you to continue holding onto this hope of climbing to greater heights. Princes are not existences that anyone can marry. And not all people who have married over have happy lives. Moreover, that seventh prince is pristine like a deity and appears to be kind and loving. Of course, look at the people who have been fond of him. When have they ever received any benefits? He and the ninth prince are actually similar people. You absolutely must not covet them.”

Xiang Rong was stunned for a moment then shook her head, “How could that be. Concubine mother, I do not have such high aspirations. His Highness the seventh prince sending me these clothes is perhaps just because he remembered how second sister treated me in the past! Being able to receive a set of clothes from his Highness as a gift is already rare enough. Xiang Rong does not have any other hopes.”

Only then did An shi relax and gently pat Xiang Rong’s shoulder: “Do not blame me as your concubine mother. This is all for your own good. Although the life of a daughter of a concubine usually leads to being a concubine for a son of a first wife or the head wife to the son of a concubine, it will be better than marrying a prince as a concubine. It presently looks glorious, but in the future, when the prince has many daughters of first wives, it will be hard to say who lives and who dies!”

Xiang Rong was still young and could not understand the logic; however, she understood that An shi was truly thinking of her future. Thus, she nodded with gratitude and reached out to touch the clothes. She slightly sighed then immediately raised her small face: “Xiang Rong is still only ten years old. After five years, who knows what the situation will be. There is no rush.”

An shi also knew that there was no rush, but the clothes sent by Prince Chun caused her to be a little worried. Whether this banquet would result in fortune or disaster, all was unknown.

Early in the morning the next day, the people of the Feng family had already made preparations to enter the palace for the three young misses.

Xiang Rong had accepted the clothes sent by Prince Chun. Ever since the matter occurred the previous night, it had already circulated around the entire manor. Chen Yu allowed Yi Lin apply the black blush given by imperial decree of the Empress while fiercely glaring at the bronze mirror. Tightly gripping the handkerchief in her hand, it nearly ripped.

Yi Lin carefully said to her: “Eldest young miss should be happy.”