Chapter 718 (1/2)

The one that had called her young miss was definitely someone from the Yao family. Feng Yu Heng’s group left the restaurant, and Xuan Tian Ming had wanted to accompany her over to the Yao manor; however, she refused and said: “This sort of trivial family matter can be handled by myself alone. You don’t need to join in.”

Xuan Tian Ming nodded, “If you say it like that, it really does seem like the case. Forget it, Seventh Brother and I will send Xiang Rong back.” Looking back, Xiang Rong was being supported by Xuan Tian Hua. She had drank herself into a daze, and all kinds of nonsense was coming out of her mouth. From time to time, she would call for His Highness the Seventh Prince or shout at Xuan Tian Yi for being a scoundrel. It was truly something that was hard to look at.

Feng Yu Heng waved her hand, “Quickly, you must not allow anything to happen to Xiang Rong.”

The group went their separate ways from the restaurant. Feng Yu Heng sat in the carriage that the servant from the Yao family had come in and began to rush back.

At this time in front of the Yao manor, Left Prime Minister Lu Song had personally visited with all of his servants carrying a very good casket. He was currently speaking with the Yao family’s eldest son, Yao Jing Jun. He heard Lu Song say: “My young daughter died a tragic death and heard that the Yao family placed the mourning hall in a side hall, but a casket still has not been brought in. This prime minister does not know why the Yao family has done this, but as the father of Yao’er, there are always some things that I ought to do for her. This padauk casket will be considered something that our Lu family gave the Yao family!”

His words were polite, but who could miss that there was a hidden meaning to his words! This was clearly saying that the Yao family was treating Lu Yao unfairly. It was also saying that the Yao family could not even afford a casket and needed the Lu family to provide one.

But Yao Jing Jun ignored it completely. He just told Lu Song with great attention to detail: “It was set up in the side hall because the cause of Lu Yao’s death is still being investigated by the government. Consideration needs to be given to how this incident came to be. Once the government office has finished investigating and said that Lu Yao was innocent, the Yao family will naturally bring the mourning hall to the main hall. Also, as for the casket, we have made preparations. It’s currently being prepared, but they have not moved as quickly as Lord Lu.” While he spoke, he raised his hand and informed a servant: “Bring the casket that Lord Lu brought to the mourning hall.” He then cupped his hands toward Prime Minister Lu: “We’ve made Prime Minister Lu to spend money. A padauk casket, the Yao family only had a casket made out of normal materials. It truly is not as wealthy as the Lu family. But our Yao family has been in Huang Zhou for many years and cannot compare to the Lu family, which has spent many years in the capital, accumulating all kinds of wealth.”

Lu Song was left with his face alternating between red and white. He simply flicked his wide sleeve and angrily said: “This prime minister will not speak with you. Go, call your father, Yao Xian, out here!”

Yao Jing Jun was puzzled, “Based on the generation, Prime Minister Lu and this lowly one are relatives by marriage, and we are of the same generation. Father is a person of the older generation. For the funeral of a member of the younger generation, why should father be called? His health is not very good and has already gone to sleep.”

“Gone to sleep?” Lu Song became furious, “With such a big thing happening in the family, he is actually able to sleep?”

Yao Jing Jun’s expression also sank, coldly saying: “Prime Minister Lu, although I do not have a rank, it does not mean that I will feel afraid or intimidated. My Yao family has always done things the right way. Today, the Lu family’s daughter died. Why can my Yao family not sleep? If you have something to discuss, I am standing here before you. But what is the matter that requires father? Could it be that the mourning hall for your Lu family’s daughter needs to be watched by the older generation?”

Lu Song also knew that his own accusations of Yao Xian could not hold water. Originally, he did not want to make this trip. But something had happened to Lu Yao, yet the Yao family handled the matter in this way. When it came to his face, he truly could not handle it! In addition to this, Lu Yao’s corpse was still in the government office, yet the Yao family did not go to retrieve it. What sort of situation was this?

He glared viciously at Yao Jing Jun and made a request of him: “Your Yao family must get back Yao’er’s corpse! No matter what is said, that is the Yao family’s daughter-in-law!”

Yao Jing Jun shook his head, “I am powerless.”

“You…”

“I what?” Yao Jing Jun was puzzled and looked at Lu Song, “You are the standard first rank left prime minister. Even you can’t do anything to get her corpse back. I am a commoner without any rank or position. What can I do?”

“Yao Jing Jun!” Lu Song angrily shouted, “Don’t refuse to do it now until you’re forced to do even more. Who doesn’t know that Xu Jing Yuan only listens to Feng Yu Heng’s words? She is a part of your Yao family. Naturally, your Yao family’s words should have some weight!”

“Who is it that’s throwing this imperial daughter’s name around?” Suddenly, a clear voice came from behind. Feng Yu Heng got out of a carriage and stood directly in front of Left Prime Minister Lu Song. The shock caused Lu Song to subconsciously take a couple steps back.

“Yao Jing Jun, you actually went to look for help?” For some reason, these words came out of Lu Song’s mouth. Feng Yu Heng’s sudden appearance left him feeling quite troubled. He had clearly heard that Feng Yu Heng was currently viewing the lanterns with the ninth prince and seventh prince. Why was it that she had returned at this time?

“What are you calling looked for help?” Yao Jing Jun looked at Lu Song, his face filled with contempt, “A-Heng is my niece. She is a daughter of the Yao family, to begin with. How can this be called help.”