Chapter 305 (1/2)

Across the street was a wonton stall, and they saw Ru Jia walk over to a man that was in the middle of eating wontons. Slapping his shoulder, she loudly said: “Do you not feel like this is disgraceful? Have you never eaten wontons or something? Running out to eat wontons on the side of the road during new year’s celebrations. You really are a country bumpkin.”

Feng Yu Heng looked over and saw that the prince of Zong Sui, Li Kun, was holding a bowl of wonton soup and eating. Ru Jia slapping his shoulder gave him a fright, nearly causing him to throw the bowl.

Kang Yi helplessly heaved a sigh and walked over while saying: “Ru Jia, you must not be so impolite.” She then personally apologized to Li Kun: “This child is unreasonable. Your Highness, please do not lower yourself to her level.”

Li Kun did not think much of it, as he put down the bowl and stood up to salute Kang Yi: “It’s fine.” He then looked at Ru Jia and asked in confusion: “This prince eating wontons, how is it disgraceful?”

Ru Jia rolled her eyes, “Does Zong Sui not have wontons? In any case, you are a prince. Even if it is a vassal state, you must have some dignity. Don’t go losing all of Zong Sui’s face for nothing.”

Li Kun’s expression became a little ugly, as Kang Yi helplessly said once more: “Your Highness, you absolutely must not argue with a young child.” With this being said, he became even angrier. Ru Jia was already of marriageable age, so how could she still be considered a child?

But she had her mother at her side, forcefully insisting that she was still a young child that did not understand anything. Could it be that he really could not argue with her. Li Kun was silently angry, so he decided to just ignore the mother and daughter pair, only saying to Feng Yu Heng: “I never thought that this lowly prince would run into county princess while eating wontons. Thinking about it, there really is fate. This lowly prince pays respects.”

Feng Yu Heng smiled and returned the salute, saying: “The wonton stall in front of Hundred Herb Hall does indeed make delicious food. His Highness Prince Yu and I come here to eat quite often. Imperial daughter Tian Ge has also come to eat a few times.” Just a few words made it clear that the prince and imperial daughter of Da Shun have also come here, so how was eating wontons undignified?

Ru Jia could hear that she intended to help Li Kun, so she could not help but feel a little stifled. Glaring fiercely at Feng Yu Heng, she quietly muttered: “… secretly helping others.”1

This was heard by Li Kun, who could not help but freeze and ask: “What secret help? We are both special envoys from vassal states. How come county princess is closer to you, while more distant from this prince?”

Feng Yu Heng took the initiative to dispel his doubts: “Because the two princesses have begun living at the Feng manor, it might be that the princess believes herself to be a member of the Feng family.”

“Oh!” Li Kun nodded, ‘So it was like that.”

Kang Yi and Ru Jia were left speechless. If they denied that they were members of the Feng family, then this matter would become a subject of ridicule, and people would constantly joke about it. If they admitted it, what would they become?

Either way, Kang Yi was a little embarrassed, and she could only scold Ru Jia once more, saying that she did not understand anything.

At this time, however, Li Kun said to Feng Yu Heng: “This lowly prince went to Pu Du Temple yesterday and requested a jade turtle from the venerated temple. With the head monk personally blessing it, it will protect the unity of family and give safety with each day. I was originally thinking of personally visiting county princess’ manor at a different day; however, since we have met today, I will send this new year’s gift today.” Saying this, he informed his attendant: “Quickly return to the posthouse and have a servant bring the jade turtle to the county princess’ manor.”

The attendant complied and left, as Feng Yu Heng quickly gave thanks and said: “Your Highness has put in a great deal of effort. Since that is the case, A-Heng will not offer any excuses. Recently, there have been many things happening at home that are causing a stir. I just happened to need something that will ensure the peace at home.” After saying this, she looked at Feng Jin Yuan and said: “Daughter wishes to place the jade turtled gifted by his Highness in the front hall to wish for the peace of the family. Father will not mind, right?”

Feng Jin Yuan subconsciously glanced at Kang Yi, and she asked in confusion: “Father, daughter is asking about our family’s matters, so why are you looking at eldest princess? Eldest princess is just a guest at home. Sooner or later, she will need to return to Qian Zhou.”

“Hmph hmph!” Feng Jin Yuan awkwardly cleared his throat a couple times, “Since it is a gift for you, it would be best if you placed it in the county princess’ manor.”

“Father!” She blinked a few times, “Did you not hear what his Highness said about bringing peace at home? Daughter has not yet married, so the only family residence I have is the Feng manor. Of course, it must be placed in the Feng manor’s front hall.” After saying this, her expression suddenly sank “Could it be that father thinks that the Feng family is not daughter’s family? That’s fine. When we return, daughter will order a servant to fill up the gate in Liu courtyard. In the future, the people of the Feng family going to Tong Sheng pavilion will need to go through the county princess’ manor’s front gates. If father wishes to enter, please send someone with your seal.”

“You…” Feng Jin Yuan had completely lost his face. After holding it in and not knowing what to say, he suddenly recalled what Kang Yi had said, thus he quickly learned from her and said “Young children will be unreasonable, and their mouths are without filters. Eldest princess, please do not take what she said to heart.”

Kang Yi cooperated very well with him: “The children of all families are like this. Ru Jia was also naughty like this.”

Feng Yu Heng watched the two work in harmony, as she felt this was really quite entertaining, as she asked once more: “Then does father want the jade turtle to be placed to bless the home, or does father want daughter to fill that wall?”

Feng Jin Yuan said: “You are the daughter of the Feng family. If you wish to give blessings, they would be given to the Feng manor. After it has been gifted, place it in the front hall.”

Feng Yu Heng smiled and said: “Many thanks, father. Daughter will remember to go and light incense for the jade turtle on the 15th of each month. I will pray to the jade turtle to maintain the family’s peace.”

Li Kun watched this scene, and he continuously praised Feng Yu Heng internally, as he thought to himself that this county princess Ji An was not just brave, she was also very intelligent. He then looked at Kang Yi, and he could not help but begin to quietly ponder. Why would the eldest princess of Qian Zhou did not live in the posthouse, instead running to live in the manor of one of Da Shun’s officials? Perhaps there was some sort of scheme in play here.

Li Kun was straightforward, but he was not stupid in the slightest. No prince that could survive in the world was stupid. Moreover, he was even able to be sent by the Emperor of Zong Sui to Da Shun to offer tribute. This alone showed that his standing in Zong Sui was not normal.