Chapter 203 (1/2)

In an instant, everyone knelt to greet him, saying in unison: “Long live your Highness Prince Xiang!”

Xuan Tian Ye waved his hand, “You may all rise. This prince also came to send off Prime minister Feng. There is no need for the ceremony.” He then took a few steps forward, standing before Feng Jin Yuan, “Prime minister Feng.”

Feng Jin Yuan was moved to see Xuan Tian Ye, but he did not his best to remain calm, respectfully saying: “For your Highness Prince Xiang to personally come to send this official off, this official is very grateful.”

Xuan Tian Ye waved his hand: “Prime minister Feng will be going a great distance towards the disaster, is sharing father Emperor’s burden and benefiting the citizens of this world. This prince is unable to help and can only come to send off Prime minister Feng while wishing for everything to go smoothly for Prime minister Feng. I hope that the damage caused by the disaster can be relieved under Prime minister Feng’s direction.”

“This official will do his utmost to not let down his Majesty and your Highness.”

Xuan Tian Ye nodded, his gaze left Feng Jin Yuan and looked towards the family members standing in the Feng manor’s gate.

Feng Yu Heng looked over at him coldly, as their eyes met.

Xuan Tian Ye nodded slightly to her then looked away, saying to Chen Yu: “I heard that eldest young miss Feng caught a cold a few days ago. Have you gotten better?”

Feng Chen Yu saw that the third prince had directly asked her a question. She could not help but feel moved. Slightly raised her eyes, she shot a heart-rending expression and gently said: “Many thanks for your Highness’ concern. I am already much better.”

At this time, Fen Dai suddenly said: “When had eldest sister ever caught a cold.”

With these words, everyone in the Feng manor’s faces turned white. Even Feng Jin Yuan trembled, fearing that this daughter would spout nonsense if her mouth was not blocked.

An shi quickly provided a response upon hearing this: “When a girl falls ill, we merely say she caught a cold. Fourth young miss is still young and does not understand. When you are older, you will understand. Who does not fall ill for a few days every month.”

Hearing An shi say this, the people of the Feng family finally let out a sigh of relief. Xuan Tian Ye also had an understanding expression. When he looked towards Chen Yu, his gaze carried a little more pity.

Chen Yu absolutely hated Fen Dai. The words she had said just now caused Chen Yu to break into a cold sweat. That damn girl! She thought to herself, after a month, there will be nothing I need fear. When that time comes, you will see!

On her end, she was hiding her hatred. On the other side, Xuan Tian Ye was speaking with Feng Jin Yuan: “This prince will accompany Prime minister Feng to the North gate. Since this prince can not accompany Prime minister Feng to the North, accept this my regards!”

Hearing him say this, the officials who had come to send Feng Jin Yuan off all said: “We will also accompany Prime minister all the way to the Northern gate.”

Since even outsiders were going to accompany him to the city’s gates, the people of the Feng family naturally could not just return. Thus, all of the women followed along with the group to the Northern gate.

Along the way, Feng Jin Yuan was discussing something with the third prince. Feng Yu Heng stood at the back, so she could not hear it clearly nor see it. Instead, her ears were filled with the sounds of Han shi’s occasional laughter and Jin Zhen’s occasional sobs.

The group finally arrived at the Northern gate, and Feng Jin Yuan once again stood up to bid everyone farewell.

Feng Yu Heng had no intention of watching a group of officials exchange farewells, so she took a couple steps back. From there, she saw a person waving at her from next to the city’s gate. Looking carefully, she recognized that person. It was Wang Zhuo, who had accompanied her out of the capital that day.

Seeing that she saw him, Wang Zhuo quickly trotted over. Arriving before Feng Yu Heng, he saluted: “This lowly one greets county princess.”

Feng Yu Heng nodded, “You are on duty today?”

“That’s right.” Wang Zhuo gave a sincere smile then asked: “After that day, this lowly one did not see county princess again. May I know if his Highness the seventh prince’s foot injury has gotten better?”

“It’s already fine.” Feng Yu Heng smiled calmly and said: “I still need to thank you for that day.”

“What sort of thing is county princess saying.” Wang Zhuo quickly shook his head, “This lowly one only found out after returning how much county princess had helped the citizens affected by the disaster. Us being able to help county princess is a great honor and privilege.”

While the two had a short conversation, Feng Jin Yuan had already finished bidding farewell to the officials. He sat in the imperial envoy carriage and was prepared to leave the city.

All of the officials cupped their hands and sent him off. Even Xuan Tian Ye had a solemn expression.

Only Feng Fen Dai looked away, focusing entirely on Feng Yu Heng. The more she thought about the things she had heard by accident, the more she felt something was off.

It seemed that something happened between her second sister and the seventh prince, and the seventh prince was injured? Why had nobody else mentioned this? Where exactly was he injured?

Feng Yu Heng originally had no intention of preventing others from hearing her discussion. Those with ulterior motives would always think simply. The girl’s eyes spun, as she turned to get close to Feng Chen Yu.