zChapter 1124 - Imperial Concubine Mother Has To Make A Decision For This Son! (1/2)
Reality showed the Imperial Concubine Yun could pretend rather well. Once the mistress of the Winter Moon Palace exuded her aura, she suppressed the whole group of citizens in Ji An Prefecture.
Not to mention that this was the first time these commoners saw an imperial concubine, this was also the first time Qian Fengshou saw this legendary Imperial Concubine Yun! He wanted to take a few more glances, but the rules were the most important. He was a lowly local official, only able to lower his head in front of an imperial concubine, how could he dare to sneak a look. Therefore, Qian Fengshou knelt there, watching the wheels of the imperial carriage pass by him. That was when he stood up and followed closely behind the imperial carriage. Only when the imperial carriage stopped in front of the gate of the Princess’ manor in Ji An Prefecture did he approach to bow once more.
In order to see the citizens, Imperial Concubine Yun had already walked outside of the carriage of the imperial carriage with the servants holding onto her, Feng Yuheng and Xuan Tianming naturally were at her left and right side, and at this moment, they were personally helping Imperial Concubine Yun off the carriage. Seeing Imperial Concubine Yun pretend to carefully take small steps, the corner of Xuan Tianming’s lips kept twitching, only thinking this Imperial Concubine Mother of his! Being locked in the imperial palace for so many years, it looked like she had reined in her personality on the surface, but the personality in her bones did not change at all. If not for the fact that she had to put up an appearance for the outsiders, she might just jump off the imperial carriage on her own, not needing people to hold onto her at all.
The group of people entered the Princess’ manor quickly, Feng Yuheng had not returned for a long time and there were some changes to the house since some time back, but she was not unfamiliar with these changes, because all of these were renovations she suggested in her letter. Including the newly dug drains to connect to the water drainage system outside the manor, the simple shower equipment, some tools crafted by imitating the future era and some daily necessities Feng Yuheng frequently asked people to send over. Even the clothes of the servants were different from the capital, not as complex as the ancient era clothes, they were simpler and were more convenient for carrying out daily work.
Imperial Concubine Yun felt everything in this Princess’ manor was very fresh and interesting, even though Feng Yuheng would frequently give her some interesting things, compared to such large scale changes, as Chun Palace and Yu Palace were in the capital, they were much more restrained.
Seeing amazement in Imperial Concubine Yun’s gaze, Xuan Tianming said softly in frustration: “A lot of people are watching! Don’t act like those villagers who just entered the city, you are an imperial concubine! What kind of grand things have you not seen before?”
Imperial Concubine Yun rolled her eyes at him, saying softly: “I really have not seen such grand things before! Look at the shoes they’re wearing, I have never seen them; I have also never seen the clothes; even the buns their hair are tied in are new; no matter how I look at this mansion, it is much better than the ones owned by you two Princes.”
Xuan Tianming also admitted that this place is rather good, but his Yu Palace was not bad as well, “Ah-Heng modified my place rather well too.”
“That’s right! But Old Seventh’s place is much worse.” Imperial Concubine Yun said with emotion, “Having no woman in the manor is no good after all.” After saying this, she turned back quickly and searched the crowd, after sweeping her gaze over, her gaze finally stopped at one Madam, she smiled, gesturing to that Madam: “Come!”
That Madam was no one else, it was An Shi. At this moment, seeing Imperial Concubine Yun call for her, even if she was unwilling, she could only walk forward, planning to follow the rules and bow, but she was stopped by Imperial Concubine Yun: “In-law, there is no need to be this reserved, we are going to be one family very soon.”
When this sentence came out, Feng Yuheng almost could not listen on anymore. What was that! Didn’t you come to propose a marriage? The other party had not agreed yet, but you even used the term in-law. And seeing Imperial Concubine Yun’s youthful appearance as well as An Shi’s face which could not be considered old, it felt like the term in-law did not match them at all. Therefore, she reminded quickly: “Imperial Concubine Mother, we can talk about this more in the main hall!” After saying this, she turned back and told Feng Qianshou: “Lord Qian, we have come here for personal matters, there’s no need to be so nervous, go and settle your own matters!”
Qian Fengshou was stunned, he did not need to accompany them? As the province officer for Yu Province, an important person came to this small piece of land, how could he not accompany them? But when he saw Imperial Concubine Yun holding onto An Shi and not letting go, then saw a shy expression on Feng family’s Third Miss who was following behind them, he sort of understood. But then his gaze turned towards Xuan Tianming, thinking: Could it be that the Ninth Prince was going to take in a concubine? How can this person do this? He has Princess Ji An who was such a good wife, how could he still think about taking in a concubine? Even taking in her younger sister, what was this? He was really disappointed. When he had a chance, he was going to send a letter to his son Qian Li, following such a leader, there was no future!
Xuan Tianming saw that the gaze Qian Fengshou directed at him was gradually showing disdain, and his expression could not help but darken, speaking coldly: “Lord Qian, why are you still standing here? There is no tea for you in the Princess’ manor today! This Prince is proposing a marriage for Seventh Imperial Brother, as a private matter, if Lord Qian should not continue to participate so as not to be seen as rude.”
“Uh……” For this Seventh Imperial Brother! Qian Fengshou saw the light. That’s right, the Seventh Prince was also a child around Imperial Concubine Yun, so they came to propose a marriage for the Seventh Prince. Once he understood this level of relationship, Qian Fengshou’s expression changed immediately, showing an admiring and respectful attitude to Xuan Tianming once more, making Xuan Tianming so angry that he secretly decided to settle this anger with Qian Li.
This was Feng Yuheng’s territory, so naturally the matter of hosting was managed by her. The servants in the manor were well-trained and Feng Yuheng basically did not need to worry, they thoughtfully and politely let everyone into the main hall, and after serving the tea and snacks, they only left three people there to serve, the others left and stood outside the door on standby to avoid disturbing their masters when they discussed matters.
Imperial Concubine Yun pulled An Shi the whole way, and when she sat down, she wanted An Shi to sit next to her. But how did An Shi dare to do so? After avoiding a few times, she still sat at the seat of honour on the left side, the seat which was the closest to Imperial Concubine Yun. Xiangrong sat at her side, blushing slightly, appearing to have the thoughts of waiting to get married.
But An Shi was not happy and even felt some slight worry, she knew that she could not reject this marriage, and her heart was pained, her expression was also dark.