Chapter 296 (2/2)

These words made Chen Yu and Fen Dai feel suffocated! But no matter how suffocated they felt, what of it? A child of a concubine was a child of a concubine. There was absolutely nothing wrong with what the matriarch had said. It was Xiang Rong that did not think much of it, as the tea she held did not sway at all.

At this time, Feng Yu Heng, who had not spoken for a long time, suddenly said: “I seem to have heard that they do not distinguish and clearly between wife and concubine in Qian Zhou, and there are not as many rules as there are in Da Shun, is that right?”

Kang Yi smiled and nodded, “County princess is indeed very correct. In my Qian Zhou, having the wife and the concubines eat at the same table could not be more common. That’s why I was thinking… Elder madam, since that table only has three people, how about everyone sits together.”

“Oh! That would not be good!” The matriarch was a little surprised. Normally, even normal nobles looked down on concubines, but she never thought that the eldest princess would actually allow the concubines to sit and eat with her.

“There’s nothing bad about it.” Kang Yi said: “Although we should follow the rules of the hosts, Kang Yi still hopes elder madam will not treat us mother and daughter as outsiders. Since it is a family feast, everything can be done according to the daily rules of the Feng manor.”

The matriarch was a little hesitant. For a while, she was unable to make a decision and looked toward Feng Yu Heng.

Feng Yu Heng smiled and said: “This is one of eldest princess’ wishes. Having the wife and the concubines sitting at the same table is also one of Qian Zhou’s rules. Grandmother, how about doing as eldest princess requested!”

Ru Jia was unable to notice the underlying message of this comment, but when Kang Yi heard it, she once again firmly believed that this county princess Ji An’s mind was indeed not just for show.

Wife and concubines sitting at the same table, did this make her the wife? Follow the eldest princess, everything will be done according to the princess. This had turned her from a guest into the host.

But Kang Yi chose to play dumb. Seeing the matriarch nod, she took the initiative to stand up and go invite the other three over to their table.

An shi felt amazed, feeling that Kang Yi was smooth and steady in her actions. It was no loss that she was a foreign princess. But when it came to Han shi and Jin Zhen, they felt that this was the greatest grace. Overwhelmed by this unexpected favor, they repeatedly thanked her for her grace, and Han shi appeared to be on the verge of tears.

The matriarch looked at Kang Yi and could not help but secretly sigh. Unfortunately, her husband had died early, otherwise, he would have lived such a happy life with such a virtuous wife.

Very quickly, Feng Jin Yuan returned. When he entered, he just happened to see the concubines being invited from the other table. His heart was also filled with gratitude.

Ru Jia was the first to see Feng Jin Yuan, warmly shouting: “Lord Feng has returned!”

Feng Jin Yuan smiled and said: “Is princess accustomed to Da Shun’s food?”

Ru Jia giggled and said: “Yes, I find it to be very delicious.”

Kang Yi smiled then said: “How old of a girl are you now, yet all you worry about is eating.”

While they spoke, Feng Jin Yuan walked to the front. Originally, he should have been sitting between the matriarch and Feng Yu Heng, but with the other three people being invited over, the seating was a bit messed up. At this time, the only seat that remained was next to Kang Yi.

Feng Yu Heng looked at the empty seat, as her lips curled into a wicked smile, saying: “Father, quickly be seated. Just now, some tea spilled onto your seat, and it was eldest princess who personally wiped it with her sleeve. Father, do not waste princess’ kindness.”

These words caused Kang Yi to feel very embarrassed, but she was someone who had survived many challenging experiences, so her heart was hardened. Her embarrassment lasted only a moment before she said: “It’s a feast celebrating the new year. The children of the Northern country do not trifle over small matters. Why bother a servant with it. Prime minister Feng had saved plenty of Qian Zhou’s citizens while relieving the Winter disaster. No matter what Kang Yi does, it can not be considered much.”

Feng Jin Yuan laughed loudly, his heart filled with joy. Walking over to Kang Yi’s side, he sat down.

At first, the matriarch did not feel that there was anything wrong, but after Feng Jin Yuan sat down, Chen Yu stood up and went to pour wine for her father. Previously, this was mostly done by Chen Yu. A daughter pouring wine for her father could not be more normal, and Feng Jin Yuan was accustomed to this, so he pushed his cup forward.

But right before Chen Yu could pour this wine, another pot of wine reached over and filled it before Chen Yu could.

Chen Yu froze and saw Ru Jia giggling and leaning close to Feng Jin Yuan, very warmly saying: “Uncle Feng, please drink.” She had gone from calling him Lord Feng to calling him uncle Feng.

Feng Yu Heng laughed. After laughing, she leaned back in her chair then quietly asked Huang Quan, who was standing behind her: “That person should be arriving, right?”

Huang Quan said: “It should be another moment at most. Young miss, how about you try counting to ten?”

Feng Yu Heng laughed even harder, “Very well!” She then quietly counted down from ten. Ten, nine, eight, seven… three, two, one.

At this time, housekeeper He Zhong hastily ran in from outside the hall.