Chapter 274 (2/2)

Yao shi invited Xuan Tian Ming to join them for dumplings. Even his retinue joined up with the servants of Tong Sheng pavilion. Ban Zou was also called out by Feng Yu Heng, so he and Bai Ze could eat a meal together to start the year.

For a while, Tong Sheng pavilion was very lively, and even Xiang Rong said: “The meal to celebrate the new year here is much more lively than in the manor.”

The crowd was lively for a full two hours, at which point they began to feel a little tired. Only then did they think of the late hour and realize that it was time to sleep.

Feng Yu Heng personally sent Xuan Tian Ming off from the manor and helped him into his carriage. Right before the carriage set off, Xuan Tian Ming told her: “Our matter was successful.”

Feng Yu Heng’s heart was moved, as she knew that he was definitely talking about the play that they put on together with the eldest prince; however, she did not know what sort of success he was talking about. But there was no rush, either way, they would need to enter the palace for the new year’s banquet. She trusted that she would receive the answer tomorrow.

That night, Tong Sheng pavilion was very lively, and the fireworks could even be seen from the Feng manor’s side.

Feng Fen Dai stood in her yard and looked over. Her small hand was clawing at a wooden post. One swipe at a time, she swiped away a patch of paint.

She definitely did not believe that Feng Yu Heng had set them off herself. She knew just from thinking about it that Xuan Tian Ming had come.

She just could not understand. What part of Feng Yu Heng did he fancy? So what if they were engaged from a young age? Based on his personality, wouldn’t canceling the engagement be as easy as saying so? But why did he favor Feng Yu Heng so much?

After Pei’er died, she no longer had a reliable servant at her side. A couple days prior, the Li Palace sent someone over to deliver the new year’s gifts. At the same time, they prepared some gifts for the Feng manor, which gave her quite a bit of face. The matriarch was very happy, but Feng Jin Yuan’s attitude was not very clear. He was very polite to the person from the Li Palace, but he did not appear very happy.

Aside from sending some things, the Li Palace also sent her a maidservant. The girl was 16 years old, and her name was Li Luo. She appeared good-natured, was very skilled in her work and speech, and she was very likable. Fen Dai liked her quite a bit.

At this time, Li Luo was at Fen Dai’s side. Seeing Fen Dai scratch away at the paint on the pole, she could not help but shake her head and advise: “It’s cold outside. Fourth young miss, how about coming inside?”

Fen Dai’s heart was filled with anger, as she rushed to ask: “Tell me, why does he set off fireworks for her? Why did I not get any?”

Li Luo said: “If young miss likes it, just tell his Highness at a later time. His Highness adores young miss a lot and will definitely meet young miss’ request.”

Fen Dai froze, and her heart could not help but flicker and sway. She nearly misspoke. She really wanted to ask why his Highness the ninth prince gave them to Feng Yu Heng and not to her. Fortunately, with her relation to the fifth prince, Li Luo naturally thought of that side, which allowed her to let out a sigh of relief.

“Un.” She nodded then stood up and entered her room. While walking, she said: “At a later date, I will definitely ask his Highness for some fireworks.”

Fen Dai’s mood was bad, and Feng Chen Yu was not happy either. This was the first new year since Chen shi died. No matter what was said, Chen shi was still her mother. In such a time of happiness, how could she not miss her.

Now that Chen shi was no longer alive, Feng Zi Hao had also died, the Chen family had suffered from a string of attacks, and Yi Lin was no longer at her side, Chen Yu suddenly felt as though she were in complete isolation. On the night of new year’s eve, she actually did not have a single person to talk to. Previously, she had been the Feng family’s daughter of the first wife, which carried a large amount of honor, but now… she raised her hand to feel the wound on her head, now, she was an ugly woman that had her looks taken away. How exactly should she carry on down her path?

Xing’er lit a candle then went to her side. Placing the candle on the candle holder, she saw that Chen Yu’s hurt expression. She could not help but console her: “Eldest young miss, thinking too much will harm your body. You absolutely must not think too much. Allowing for the wound on your forehead to heal smoothly is most important.”

Chen Yu did not have too much of an intimate feel for Xing’er. Although this girl had completed a very large matter for her, she was unlike Yi Lin, who had accompanied her for many years, and she did not have any secret connections to the Chen family like Yi Lin. If she wanted to inquire about the Chen family now, it would be harder than ascending to the heavens. Chen Qing was her eldest uncle’s only son. Now that he had been locked in prison, any chance at the imperial exam in Spring was lost. What they did not know now was whether they could preserve his life.

“Tell me, doesn’t Feng Yu Heng deserve to die?” Chen Yu still needed someone to talk to. She could not continue to hold it in. Pretending to be kind and virtuous in front of others was already hard enough. If she had to continue pretending when away from people, then it would be better if she were dead.

Fortunately, Xing’er already had a good grasp of Chen Yu’s true face, so she did not find it odd, as she agreed with her: “Everyone who gets in eldest young miss’ way deserves to die.”

These words rang true with Chen Yu’s personality. “You are correct. She is in my way; therefore, I must flatten her before I can carry on down my path. It’s not just her. There is also Han shi. Her child absolutely must not be allowed to be born!”

Chen Yu gritted her teeth fiercely, as her face twisted.

“Eldest young miss, don’t get angry. You still need to go into the palace tomorrow, so you should sleep earlier tonight.” Xing’er helped her tidy her bed while saying, “When you’ve entered the palace, you will be able to see his Highness the eldest prince. His Highness treats young miss so well. Young miss can tell him about any grievances that you have suffered!”

Hearing the girl mention the eldest prince, the corners of Chen Yu’s lips finally curled into a smile, as an idea suddenly came to mind…