Chapter 716 (1/2)
Xiang Rong’s Understanding of Old Fourth
Upon the mention of finding a partner, the first person that Xuan Tian Hua could think of was the Feng family’s third girl, thus he waved his hands, “It’s quite good for me to be on my own. Also, even if your third sister came, she will mostly keep her head down and stay at the back, right? There won’t be much of a difference from me walking alone.”
Feng Yu Heng smiled like a criminal, “Why is it that when I brought up finding a partner, seventh brother thought of Xiang Rong? Could it be that you’re yearning for that girl?”
Xuan Tian Hua smiled bitterly and asked Xuan Tian Ming: “What exactly is going on inside this girl’s mind all day?”
How could Xuan Tian Ming know what this girl was thinking. He just helplessly shook his head and spread his arms to express that he could do nothing.
Only then did Xuan Tian Hua say to Feng Yu Heng: “The reason I thought of your third sister is that you keep wanting to push her to my side. Secondly, I also very rarely interact with girls. Aside from Tian Ge, I can’t think of another one.”
Feng Yu Heng smirked: “Tian Ge is your younger sister and does not count.” She then came up with a thought, “If seventh brother does not like Xiang Rong, there is another choice.”
The two were puzzled: “Who else is there?”
She said: “Feng Zhao Lian.”
Xuan Tian Hua was speechless, “Forget it, let’s go with Xiang Rong!”
Thus Feng Yu Heng laughed loudly and told Bai Ze to head to the Feng residence first to pick the person up. Bai Ze just heard the sound of laughter coming from inside the carriage, and he did not know what they were laughing at, but the corners of his lips also began to curl up without him noticing. Huang Quan told him: “Miss Bai has gotten much better. Young miss said that she will be the same as before by the new year.” Bai Ze smiled even more widely.
The imperial carriage arrived at the Feng residence’s entrance, and Huang Quan leaped down to invite Xiang Rong. Not long later, however, Fen Dai came out from inside. She had changed out of the clothes that she had worn during the day, and she was now wearing a long, pink dress. It was very beautiful.
Feng Yu Heng’s mood was very good on this night. Leaning out of the window, she saw and shouted: “Fourth sister, are you going out to look at the lanterns? Your clothes are quite pretty.” After she spoke, she looked down the other side of the road, “His Highness the fifth prince’s carriage still has not yet come. Why don’t you wait a little longer inside?”
Fen Dai saw Feng Yu Heng, and her mood immediately plummeted. Her self-control also got a bit worse, as she furrowed her brow and looked over with a contemptuous gaze. She had been thinking that because this was His Highness the ninth prince’s imperial carriage, it would be best to not speak too much and suffer a loss. But she had opposed Feng Yu Heng since she was young, and it had become a habit. Now that Feng Yu Heng was in front of her and had taken the initiative to speak, how could she accept it if she did not say a few words? Either way, His Highness the fifth prince would be arriving shortly. No matter how arrogant the ninth prince was, he would not choose to not give any face to his elder brother, right?
Thinking like this, Fen Dai gained a bit of courage. Lifting her dress, she took a couple steps in Feng Yu Heng’s direction and said with great enmity: “Second sister is in a good mood. What is it, are you going to see the lanterns?”
Feng Yu Heng nodded, “Naturally. I came to pick up Xiang Rong.”
Hearing that she was picking up Feng Xiang Rong, Fen Dai became even angrier. They were both sisters born from other mothers, so why did Xiang Rong get all of the benefits, while she did not get anything?
“Hmph!” Fen Dai snorted coldly, “The Yao family is conducting a funeral today. That Lu Yao is also considered second sister’s cousin-in-law. Instead of standing vigil for the funeral, you actually don’t feel any shame in strolling the streets?”
Feng Yu Heng pondered for a bit then nodded, “If you say it that way, it really is a bit inappropriate to wander around in the streets today.”
“That’s right.” Fen Dai sneered while looking at her, “Then won’t second sister quickly go back?”
“Alright.” Feng Yu Heng was very frank, “I should go back to stand vigil. Then fourth sister should also quickly return to your room and change out of these joyous clothes into mourning clothes. Second sister will wait for you here. After you’ve gotten changed, we’ll go to the Yao manor together.”
Fen Dai was puzzled, “Why must I go? You’re from the Yao family. I’m not!”
“Where are these words coming from?” Feng Yu Heng put on a stern expression and began lecturing her, “Both of us have the surname Feng. We are both children of the Feng family. Look, second sister is the daughter of the first wife. According to Da Shun’s rules, the daughters of a concubine of a family will share ancestors with the children of the first wife. The maternal family will be based on the children of the first wife. That’s why Lu Yao is not just my cousin-in-law. She was also yours and Xiang Rong’s cousin-in-law. Fourth sister, don’t be so courteous. Quickly go back and get changed. In a moment, when His Highness the fifth prince arrives, we can also bring him to pay respects.”
With these words being said, Fen Dai withered. Feng Yu Heng was completely right. If things were really analyzed, she should be going with her. If Feng Yu Heng had to stand vigil, she would also be affected and need to stand vigil. Whose fault was it that Feng Yu Heng was of the first wife, and she herself was of a concubine.
The division between the two positions caused Fen Dai to grit her teeth. What could she do? Han shi had already died, thus she could never hope to obtain the position of daughter of the first wife in this life. She could not help but hate Da Shun’s damn rules. In her mind, a thought suddenly appeared. If the fifth prince was able to become the ruler, would he be able to change this sort of rule? Also, at that time, she would be the official princess and would naturally become the empress. She would be the mother of the world. Who would dare to look down on her?
As she thought and thought, the corners of her lips began to curl up. Her entire person became spirited.
Feng Yu Heng still leaned out of the window and watched on. How could the change in Fen Dai’s expression escape her eyes. She just could not understand, was this child really that innocent? Where exactly did her flowery and bright thoughts come from?
“I heard that even the people of the Lu family did not have much of a reaction and did not head to the Yao manor. Then second sister should go and view the lanterns!” Fen Dai suddenly gave up on her earlier methods and changed her plans, “Seeing the lanterns is good. It only comes around once each year. Second sister should enjoy herself properly.” After speaking, she lifted her dress and cheerfully headed toward the carriage that was slowly coming over.