Chapter 23: I will make them pay 3 (2/2)
”Yes, I did. The young master is a promising scholar, he would be a good match for the third young mistress however he is very close to the granddaughter of the head of the imperial college. There was talk of a potential marriage between both families but it fell through”, Uncle Du replied.
”The marriage talks fell through because of the Count's previous mismanagement of relief funds scandal. That's is the only reason I have such a good chess piece in my hands, my lending him a hand back then was a good idea.
”This was I can get Prince Ye's support, I will need that to get Fengyin out of any future mess the Lu family gets their selves into. Zhu Fengyin is Xiao Bai's only child, I have to protect her”.
”You have always protected the young Miss, I am sure her highness would be glad in heaven”, Uncle Du said.
”it the least I could do, Xiao Bai sacrificed a lot to give birth to Fengyin. She is our legacy, I have to ensure her future. Since young Master Ling checks out you, inform the Ling family that we will go through with the marriage. The He family is now in decline this is the most adventurous match Fenfang can get”
Uncle Du bowed and walked to the door, ”I will get right to it”
Meanwhile, at the other side of the door, Zhu Fenfang”s hands tightened on the food pack. She bit her lips hard, as she tried to control her temper. She controlled her expression and walked down to stand on the step a short away from the door.
Uncle Du would be coming out soon, she didn't want to give up the fact that she had overheard their conversation. She stood by the steps, smiling softly as Uncle Du stepped out. They exchanged greeting as she got into her father's study.
As she walked in Minister Zhu looked up from the report ”Fenfang? why are you here? shouldn't you be helping with the preparations for the memorial ceremony,” he said seating back on the seat.
”I made some chicken broth soup, I brought you a bowl,” she said softly.
”oh, I haven't had that in a while” he pushed the report aside. Zhu Fenfang opened the food pack and took out a bowl of soup and a spoon, she placed both on the table in front of him and stepped back.
Minister Zhu picked up the spoon and took a sip of the soup. ”this is good, you have a talent for cooking, You should help out with the preparation of the meal for the memorial ceremony. Her highness was kind-hearted, she deserved the best”.
Zhu Fenfang's breath cut as soon as she heard those words, it took a lot of control to prevent her from losing her temper on him. Her hands balled up at her sides, her nose flared. She stood silently until he was done eaten then left the courtyard.
She threw the food pack to the side when she was a few distances away from the main courtyard. Xiao Chu quickly bent and picked up the lunch box
Zhu Fenfang stumped her feet and stood by a tree ”Her highness! her highness! is she the only person he sees! What about my mother? Doesn't she deserve the best! is she so worthless because she doesn't have a powerful family behind her!
”No matter what I do, he only has Zhu Fengyin in his eyes, she is the only one that matters. What is so special about her! Every time I am forced to make sacrifices for that spoiled brat! I have no say in even my future, that I have to marry into a mediocre family like the Ling family just to secure a future for his precious Fengyin!”
Her shoulders shock quickly, she brought her hands to her face and leaned by a tree. Xiao Chu placed the lunch box on the ground and hugged her mistress tight, patting her back gently. Minutes later Zhu Fenfang pull away from her and wiped the tears from her eyes.
She said firmly ”I will take charge of my future, who cares what they say. I will make them all pay!”
She deep breath and continued walking to her courtyard, as she walked into the small garden close to her courtyard she came across Zhu Faye and Su Liya.