Chapter 209 (1/2)

Fen Dai looked at Yi Ling and displayed a malicious smile, “What are you saying. Previously, when I came to eldest sister’s courtyard, I feared that people would say behind my back that I curried favor with eldest sister, who was the daughter of the first wife. Now, however, eldest sister is of the same standing as much, so should I not come over more often?”

Yi Lin’s expression changed, but she did not dare refute her. There were times that Feng Fen Dai gave off the impression of a rabid dog who would bite anyone she saw. “What sort of thing is fourth young miss saying. Eldest young miss is more than happy to have you come over to chat. Fourth young miss, please come in!”

Yi Lin led Fen Dai into Chen Yu’s room. Inside the room, Chen Yu was staring blankly at the black blush on the table. Only after the two entered the room did she react, as she was startled by Fen Dai’s sudden shout.

“What is eldest sister thinking about so deeply?”

Chen Yu looked at Fen Dai and immediately recalled the matter regarding Xuan Tian Hua. She really wanted to ask Fen Dai some more questions, but when she saw Yi Lin shoot her a look to remind her, the question she was about to ask was swallowed back down. Instead, she put on a peaceful smile and said to Fen Dai: “It snowed today. How come fourth sister did not put on a cloak before going outside? Be careful not to catch a cold.”

“Eldest sister, such a big thing happened yet you are still able to sit still in your room?” Fen Dai absolutely detested Chen Yu’s Bodhisattva expression. Finding a chair for herself, she sat down and stared at Chen Yu.

Chen Yu was stunned by her careless words, “What happened?”

Fen Dai said in surprise: “Could it be that eldest sister does not know?”

Yi Lin frowned and interjected: “It snowed today, so eldest young miss was inside the entire time. She never went out.”

“Even then, there should be servants out and about!” Fen Dai glanced at Yi Lin then shook her head, saying: “Such a thoughtless servant, how can you take proper care of your master?”

Yi Lin felt an anger swell in her belly, but she could not say anything. After all, Chen Yu was no longer the daughter of the first wife. This caused her servants to also be demoted in position.

Chen Yu could not understand at all. Based on what Fen Dai said, something must have happened, so she could not help but anxiously ask: “Don’t pay any attention to the servants. What exactly happened?”

Fen Dai leaned close and placed her face next to Chen Yu’s, with their noses nearly touching. Chen Yu was not accustomed to this and was about to move back, but she heard Fen Dai say: “Feng Yu Heng locked up his Highness the seventh prince in Tong Sheng pavilion. He’s already been there for many days.”

The servant that came with Fen Dai could not help but think to herself: Fourth young miss really is an expert in framing people. She had clearly said that she only saw the seventh prince enter the county princess’ manor this morning. How did the fourth young miss change it to “His Highness the seventh prince has already been in Tong Sheng pavilion for many days”?

However, this lie had successfully caused Chen Yu to become furious. She immediately stood up and angrily glared. Her voice was shrill, as her voice changed “What did you say?”

Fen Dai thought to herself “Very good”, but she added a little more: “Last time, I told eldest sister about the unclear situation where Feng Yu Heng and his Highness were together, and his Highness had become injured, but eldest sister did not believe. But what about now? Her county princess’ manor has closed its gates to visitors for many days. Even the daughter of craftsman Bai could not enter; however, his Highness could freely enter and exit. Oh, that’s not right. He entered but did not come out. The two have been locked in the manor, yet you still do not know what they are doing!”

“Are these words true?” Feng Chen Yu’s face had turned green.

“Of course it’s true!” Fen Dai prodded the maidservant at her side, “Was this not what you had personally seen? Quickly tell eldest sister.”

There was nothing this maidservant could do. Gritting her teeth, she responded: “It was indeed this servant that personally saw his Highness the seventh prince enter Tong Sheng pavilion.” She did not, however, say which day he entered. If she was told to frame that sort of pristine and deity-like man with the fourth young miss, this maidservant felt as though she would be split apart by lightning at any moment.

“How could that happen?” Chen Yu subconsciously muttered, as the fury on her face became more and more pronounced. Yet Feng Fen Dai continued to pour fuel on the fire “Second sister truly is too outrageous. Although she does not live in the Feng manor, she is still the Feng family’s daughter. She still has not married, yet she dares to do such a thing. If this was spread to the ears of outsiders, how should we go out and look people in the eye? Moreover, with the manor’s reputation destroyed by her, who would want to discuss marriage with us?”

Chen Yu felt as though something inside her was about to eurpt. Whether or not marriage could be discussed was not something she cared about. Reputation did not matter. Presently, her mind was completely occupied with the matter of Xuan Tian Hua being in Tong Sheng pavilion.

A person like that had actually been locked away inside Feng Yu Heng’s own courtyard for many days. Feng Yu Heng, what exactly was she doing?

Fen Dai watched as Chen Yu’s face became more and more distorted, and her heart was filled with more and more joy. She could not help but add even more: “Both have been daughters of the first wife, but when eldest sister was the daughter of the first wife, how well did you treat us sisters. From top to bottom, the family was happy. At that time, mother was still here….”

“Enough!” Chen Yu closed her eyes. With a great deal of self-control, she barely managed avoid exploding before Fen Dai: “Fourth sister, coming to tell me such things today, what is your intention?”

Fen Dai stood up and said: “I just do not want second sister to do dirty deeds and ruin the entire Feng manor, thus I came to eldest sister for ideas. What should we do about this?”

Fen Dai had noted that Chen Yu’s current mood was unstable, so she pushed this duty to her. Chen Yu was furious, precisely as she had expected. Without even thinking, Chen Yu said: “I no longer have any ability to support you, so we will still need to tell grandmother.”

Fen Dai nodded, “Then eldest sister, come with me to Shu Ya courtyard!”

Yi Lin frowned and lightly tugged at Chen Y’s sleeve. Chen Yu’s mind was swayed a bit. She was about to set out but stopped. Thinking a little more, she said: “It snowed today, and grandmother’s back injury is worse when the weather is colder. It would be better to wait for when we go to pay respects tomorrow. Let’s not disrupt her today.”