Chapter 234 (1/2)

As for the standards for catching his eye were apparently a single long and thin phoenix eye paired with an arrogant but sullen temperament.

Feng Fen Dai met neither of these criteria, but she fulfilled an even more important external criteria. She had that pair of white crystal earrings.

And those earrings had been put on after Xuan Tian Yan had already drank quite a bit of wine and was already a little drunk. How could that not have an effect on his mind.

Feng Yu Heng lightly sighed, “I originally wanted to use Feng Chen Yu to muddy the waters a little; however, I did not think that she would happen to avoid it and pass this mess off to Fen Dai. I really don’t know if I should celebrate or be depressed.”

“Young miss should deal with your illness first.” Huang Quan placed the cold towel on her head then forced her back down onto her pillow. “Young miss, just stay in bed for today. Don’t go anywhere. The Feng manor can do whatever they please with their matters. It is unrelated to us.”

But how could Feng Yu Heng calm herself down. Reaching out, she held down the towel for herself and said to Huang Quan: “Go prepare water for me to clean up. I still want to go over and take a look.”

The fifth prince had sent someone to discuss marriage with Feng Fen Dai, so Feng Yu Heng obviously could not continue to remain in Tong Sheng pavilion as though she knew nothing of it. After washing, she quickly went with Huang Quan towards the Feng manor.

Because Feng Jin Yuan was not at the manor, the person who came to discuss marriage had to meet with the matriarch. When they arrived, the matriarch had a troubled expression, as she sat on the main seat in Shu Ya courtyard’s main hall. Down below, the females of the Feng manor were all present, even Feng Fen Dai had personally come. An shi continued to advise her: “Fourth young miss should return to her room. A girl is not allowed to be present when discussing marriage.”

Han shi also advised her: “You should leave.”

But Fen Dai stubbornly refuse to listen, her eyes staring at the proposal in the hands of the Li Palace’s granny. Her eyes could not hide any of her yearning desire.

Jin Zhen saw Fen Dai’s gaze and recalled the matter from the previous night. Thus, she quietly said: “No wonder fourth young miss was muttering about his Highness the fifth prince when she returned drunk last night. Thinking about it, they are already acquainted long ago, right?”

The granny from the Li Palace revealed a smile upon hearing these words and said: “Saying that they’ve been acquainted for a long time is a bit of an exaggeration, but they did indeed meet at the birthday banquet for the Emperor’s young grandson. Fourth young miss Feng is tender and charming, and our Highness the fifth prince took to her immediately.” She said this while glancing at Fen Dai. Her eyes were also drawn to the white crystal earrings that she was still wearing.

The granny had taken care of Xuan Tian Yan from a young age, so how could she not understand the reasoning. SHe could not help but sigh internally, thinking of how unlucky the Feng family’s fourth young miss was. To wear any earring was fine, but she had to wear this type of white crystal earrings.

But she was one of Xuan Tian Yan’s people. Even if she wanted to pity Feng Fen Dai, she still had to speak on behalf of Xuan Tian Yan, thus she smiled to the matriarch and said: “Fourth young miss Feng is the daughter of Prime Minister Feng. Although she is the daughter of a concubine, our Highness the fifth prince said that he thinks very highly of minister Feng, and he favors the fourth young miss Feng even more. Look, this old servant has even brought the proposal. This is not something that would be given when taking in a concubine.”

Feng Yu Heng stood at the entrance the entire time. Feeling that it would look too much like she was eavesdropping if she did not go in now, she cleared her throat and walked in.

Upon seeing that Feng Yu Heng had come, the matriarch let out a slight sigh of relief. As though she had found her pillar of support, she quickly said: “A-Heng, you came at the perfect time. The Li Palace sent someone to discuss marriage with your fourth sister. Presently, your father is not in the capital, so you can come up with some ideas.”

The granny who had come to discuss the marriage immediately recognized who had come based on what the matriarch had said, so she quickly went to salute: “This old servant greets and pays respects to county princess.”

Feng Yu Heng glanced at the granny. While walking in, she said: “Based on what I know, his Highness Prince Li already has an official princess, right?”

The granny replied: “County princess is indeed correct.”

“Then what is the meaning behind granny bringing this proposal to my Feng manor? Could it be that his Highness Prince Li has already decided to cast aside his wife and is preparing to marry my fourth sister as his official wife in five year?”

Once these words came out, Feng Fen Dai became extremely moved before anyone else could react “His Highness treating me so well, Fen Dai will definitely remember his Highness’ favor.”

“This…” The granny was a little embarrassed, “Fourth young miss has misunderstood. His Highness did not have any intention of casting aside his wife.”

“Oh?” Feng Yu Heng sat down and calmly curled her lips into a smile, “Neither casting aside his princess nor taking her in as a concubine. Who has heard of bringing a proposal for the sake of taking in a concubine?”

The granny’s old face turned red and quickly said: “His Highness’ meaning is if this marriage with fourth young miss Feng is successful, fourth young miss will become the secondary princess as courtesy to Prime Minister Feng.”

“Oh.” Feng Yu Heng nodded, “Secondary princess. There is no need for a proposal for a secondary princess either. Thinking about it, this is being done for my father’s face, right.”

The granny nodded but did not speak, indicating her tacit agreement.

Fen Dai was no longer as moved as before, but she could still accept it. She was the daughter of a concubine in the Feng manor. Her future marriage prospects were to either marry a large family’s son of the first wife as a concubine, or she could be the official wife of the son of a concubine. Now that there was a prince wanting her as his secondary princess, this was already extremely rare.

Fen Dai was not the only one, as Han shi also felt that this was a proud matter. She could not help but tenderly laugh and say: “Mother-in-law, his Highness the fifth prince is giving our Feng manor face.”