501: When Exactly Did You Conceive This Child?
If it was still the former scene in the Feng manor, when Feng Jin Yuan was still the prime minister, a concubine going into labor would definitely result in a few midwives being brought into the manor in the event of an emergency. Presently, however, Feng Jin Yuan was nothing more than a stablehand without rank or title. Even the residence that he lived in was sent by the fifth prince. How could he still have the heart to ask for a midwife.
Han shi's belly began to hurt out of nowhere. Even Fen Dai, who usually accompanied her was caught off-guard.
Cheng Jun Man made a prompt decision to use her personal money to bring in a midwife and doctor. She then brought Cheng Jun Mei and An shi over to Han shi's courtyard. After Yao shi heard about it, she also rushed over to take a look; however, she was stopped by Qing Lan. Qing Lan told her: "Madam has never gotten along very well with Han shi. It would be best to not cause trouble at a time like this."
For some reason, Yao shi did not listen to this advice. She just went out and headed straight toward Han shi's courtyard. While walking, she said: "What trouble could there be? If she thinks that I am irritating to look at, if she gets angry, that would be her own problem. If my appearance is enough to cause Han shi some trouble or cause the birth of this child to not go as smoothly, that is all that I could ever hope for."
When Yao shi spoke, a cold look appeared on her face, causing Qing Lan to tremble. Ever since that morning when Yao shi made the decision to return to the Feng manor, she felt that Yao shi was a little off. It was like right now, when this emotionless yet cold appearance occasionally appeared. It was not something that could even be hidden.
Finally, when everyone was gathered in Han shi's room, with Xiang Rong even being present. An experienced granny in the manor was in the inner room, helping Han shi calm her emotions. Everyone else was led by Cheng Jun Man to sit in the outer room. An shi had just gone to the inner room to take a look and had returned while frowning and thinking about something. Xiang Rong closed her eyes, and the scene from the beginning of the year that took place at the side of a lake in the Feng manor replayed in her mind.
She quietly asked An shi: "Was second sister informed?"
An shi nodded, "A servant has gone to the Yu Palace to report." She then raised her voice and told Fen Dai: "But since this is husband's first day on the job, it's unknown if he will be able to be called back."
Fen Dai did not look as favorably on Han shi's pregnancy as in the past. After all, the Feng family's head wife position was occupied by the Cheng shi sisters. Not a single person could overtake them. Also, she had become engaged to the fifth prince, and it was as the official princess. Thus whether or not Han shi gave birth to a son was no help to her. But no matter what was said, she was still her birth mother. She still hoped that her father would be here to help her instead of feeding some damn horses.
She stomped her foot and said to her servant Qiu Yue: "Go to the Li Palace and tell his Highness the fifth prince. Have him make an appearance to help get father back."
Qiu Yue nodded then glanced at Cheng Jun Man. Seeing that she did not stop her, she quickly ran off. Fen Dai snorted coldly and said to Cheng Jun Man: "In truth, there is no need for his Highness the fifth prince to make an appearance. As long as mother could send someone to ask, father would definitely be able to return to the manor."
Cheng Jun Man faintly smiled and told her: "I could say something, but there is no need. Currently, husband is not even a lowly ninth-ranked official. The position of a lowly concubine in the manor is not the same as before. If I used my position as the Empress' niece to bring husband back, and word of it was to get out, perhaps husband would get in even more trouble. Fourth young miss, you must think more carefully before taking action in the future. Either way, you must consider our situation more carefully."
She delivered a lecture straight at Fen Dai, causing Fen Dai's face to turn green with anger. She wanted to argue a bit; however, her servant, Dong Ying, grabbed her sleeve in a timely manner and quietly said: "Taking care of concubine mother is most important."
Only then did Fen Dai shut her mouth; however, it was at this time that they heard An shi slowly say: "Sister Han was treated very well, but her belly did not look very full. She's already about to give birth, yet it still looked a bit small."
Fen Dai did not know what Han shi had done behind her back. Thus she was completely unable to understand the hidden meaning behind An shi's words. She just thought that she was worrying about Han shi, thus she asked: "Then what can be done? Nothing will happen to the child, right?"
An shi looked at Fen Dai with a bit of confusion. She understood Fen Dai. Although she had a bit of a temper, she was not overly treacherous. She could not hide anything in her heart, and any thought that she had would be written all over her face. An shi always felt that Fen Dai should know about the matter that Xiang Rong had told her about, but it seemed that Han shi even hid it from her daughter. Thinking about it, for a concubine mother like her to understand Fen Dai to such a degree, how could the birth mother, Han shi, not understand it. If she told Fen Dai, perhaps it could not have been hidden until today.
Fen Dai's inquisitive gaze stopped on An shi, and An shi could only say: "It would be best to wait and hear what a doctor has to say!"
An shi could not make any more comments. Yao shi, however, got in the mood. Standing up from her seat, she moved toward the inner room.
Fen Dai was stunned and subconsciously stopped her, "What are you doing?"
Yao shi looked at her then faintly said: "Your concubine mother is giving birth. I am experienced and want to go take a look. What's wrong with that? In this family, I am the only one to have given birth to two children. I do have experience."
Yao shi's words were very reasonable, and Fen Dai had no way of refuting it. She could only watch as Yao shi brought her maidservant inside. She suddenly felt very lost. Thinking about it, she simply got up and followed her in.
Han shi was in so much pain that her head was soaked with sweat. She was laying in bed and did not stop screaming. After Yao shi entered, the servant inside seemed to be a little shocked. She stared blankly at her for a moment then bowed to salute before taking care of her own matters.
Yao shi walked forward and stopped beside Han shi's bed. Her eyes stared at Han shi's belly for a while before moving her gaze up. After looking at the face that was contorted in pain, she furrowed her brow.
For a person, the biggest problem would be a guilty conscience. Han shi finally found a way to get a doctor outside to give her medicine to induce labor, allowing her to give birth one month early. This was to match up with the day that Feng Jin Yuan left the capital. What she feared now was for someone to realize that something was off with her pregnancy, yet Yao shi, who had mysteriously returned to the Feng family, was now staring at her belly with an inquisitive gaze. This scared Han shi to the point that she could no longer breathe, and she nearly fainted.
Fen Dai was so scared that she quickly went forward to help her breathe. While helping her, she said: "Madam Yao, if you want to come help, think of a way to help ease concubine mother Han's suffering. If you came to see a spectacle, please go back!" Fen Dai's current temper was already much more restrained than in the past. Although there were many things that she could not understand, she had already learned to get angry much less often, and she did her best to endure.
But no matter how much she endured, Yao shi still came for the sole purpose of instigating the mother and daughter. They heard her say while staring at Han shi's belly: "Sister Han, this belly looks a little bit odd."
Han shi's face turned white, as the pain and horror caused her to be unable to respond. Instead, Fen Dai asked: "Madam Yao, what do those words mean?" The people of the Feng family still called her madam Yao because she was still divorced from Feng Jin Yuan, and she still had the title of first-rank noble lady. Respect was something that still needed to be shown. Feng Jin Yuan still remembered when he had gone to beg Yao shi to return. He was a little surprised by Yao shi's return, but it also came with a bit of joy.
Han shi desperately clutched at Fen Dai's hand. Her original intention was for Fen Dai to not continue asking, but Fen Dai misunderstood and believed that Han shi was worried, thus she continued to ask: "Madam, quickly speak! What exactly is odd?"
Yao shi saw Han shi's writhing appearance and suddenly felt a joy in getting revenge. While experiencing this joy, the nerves that had been wound up tight were relaxed a little. She calmly pointed at Han shi and said: "We have all given birth before. Tell me, does this pregnancy look like it has lasted ten months?"
Han shi's body began to tremble, and horror immediately surged forth. Her screams began once more; however, she also shouted: "I don't understand what you are saying! Out! Get out!"
If this was before, Yao shi would definitely have run out while covering her mouth and tears streamed down her face; however, Yao shi was no longer as easy to push around as before. Not only did she not retreat, she even added: "Han shi, when exactly did you conceive this child?"
Once this was said, Han shi's guilty conscience surfaced once more, and she said in a panic: "Of, of course, it was when husband left the capital!"
Yao shi shook her head, "Feng Jin Yuan left the capital at the end of the year." Very oddly, she did not truly suspect Han shi at the beginning. She had just heard what An shi had said, thus she wanted to come and instigate Han shi a little; however, she never thought that Han shi would have this sort of reaction. With things like this, she really did begin to suspect.
But before she could speak again, Fen Dai realized that Yao shi's goal was definitely not to help out, rather she had come to cause trouble. She could no longer continue to act calm and endure. As though she had gone crazy, she pushed Yao shi, "Out! Get out!"
Yao shi was pushed sideways by her and nearly fell. Fortunately, Qing Lan supported her. Fen Dai had gone crazy. She picked up some pillows from the bed and threw them at Yao shi. While throwing them, she cursed: "Scram! You slut! Why did a divorced woman come back? Do you have any shame? Get the fuck out!"
Yao shi retreated under Fen Dai's curses until she reached the outer room. Under everyone's gaze, the initial panic quickly returned to calm. In just a moment's time, she returned to sitting in a chair. She picked up a cup of tea and expressionlessly began to drink.
Everyone looked at her. Although their gazes did not linger for long, they all began to think, especially the Cheng shi sisters. They looked at each other and immediately began to feel a little doubtful of Yao shi's return to the manor.
In the new Feng manor, Han shi's screams filled the entire manor. At this time, in the streets of the capital, Feng Yu Heng was seated in an imperial carriage with Huang Quan and heading toward the Feng family. Along the way, her mood was not very good. Her expression sank, and she did not say a single word. She just leaned back against the carriage and had her eyes partially opened. She looked completely languid.
Huang Quan carefully asked her: "Young miss, do you not want to see madam?"
She shook her head and did not respond, just remaining silent the entire time. When the imperial carriage finally stopped in front of the Feng manor, Huang Quan lifted the curtain and said to her: "Young miss, we've arrived."
Only then did Feng Yu Heng get out of the carriage; however, it was at this time that they saw a person outside the manor trying to sneak looks inside.
Chapter 502: Hard to Protect Both Lives
Although the Feng family moved into a new residence, the amount of resources available to the family were too spread out compared to before. Helpless, they could only cut down on the number of servants that they had to save money. Currently, there was only one gatekeeper to look after the residence, and that person was slacking off, having found a place in the shade to hide. He did not notice that there was an unfamiliar person standing there the entire time.
Feng Yu Heng's arrival was a bit louder, and that person turned to run upon hearing this sound. Feng Yu Heng's eyes squinted, and she immediately ordered Huang Quan: "Catch him!"
Huang Quan moved and quickly rushed toward that person. That person did not know martial arts in the slightest. Before he could even take his third step, he was brought back by Huang Quan. He was also cowardly. Upon being caught, he began to beg and plead: "Don't kill me! Spare my life!"
Huang Quan brought this person back with a face filled with disdain. Bringing him over to Feng Yu Heng, she kicked at his knees, and the person kneeled on the ground.
"Speak, what are you leaning against the entrance of the Feng family for?" Huang Quan was not merciful in the slightest. When she asked this question, she kicked him once more, nearly causing the man in his 40s to cry.
The Feng family's gatekeeper also rushed forward upon seeing Feng Yu Heng; however, Feng Yu Heng's expression was not good, and it scared him into remaining silent.
The kneeling man was in a set of grey clothes, and a box hung from his arm. Having been pulled back and forth by Huang Quan, the box fell open, and Feng Yu Heng immediately recognized the things that fell out. She then asked: "You're a doctor?"
That person was very cowardly. For the sake of clearing his crime, he hated that he could not reply with ten sentences to every question that Feng Yu Heng asked, thus he immediately said: "This lowly one is a doctor. It was a pregnant concubine mother that called for me, telling me to find a way to go in and take a look at her. But this lowly one has paced around the entrance for a while and have yet to find an opportunity to go in."
Huang Quan snorted coldly and asked for Feng Yu Heng: "Since you are a doctor, why don't you just proudly go in? Why do you need to find an opportunity to sneak into the manor?"
That person had a bitter expression and said: "Because that concubine mother wanted a birth-inducing drug from me. She said I definitely cannot tell anyone else. That's why I had to come to the Feng manor in secret."
Huang Quan immediately laughed. Even Feng Yu Heng laughed. They just thought that Han shi did not know to find a person more adept at keeping secrets. When spending money to get something done, they don't spend a little more to ensure that person keeps their mouth shut. Before they could even ask this person, he already exposed everything. What was the point in looking for such a person?
Feng Yu Heng ordered the gatekeeper: "Bring this person into the manor and lock him up. Stuff his mouth and hand him to the older madam to handle." She then saw the dumbfounded expression on the gatekeeper's face. She snorted coldly and did not say anything. The Feng family's matters could be spread if he wanted. The current situation was no longer the same as before, and she could not be bothered with it.
She brought Huang Quan and entered the manor. A servant immediately came forward to guide the two to Han shi's courtyard. Feng Yu Heng glanced around the new Feng manor and felt that although it was a bit smaller, it was quite nice and not too shabby. The servant saw Feng Yu Heng sizing it up and explained, saying: "This residence was apparently sent by the fifth prince. It's considered a part of the betrothal gift to the fourth young miss. Because of the elder madam's funeral, the rest of the betrothal gift has not been presented yet. On the day that master moved in here, he said that this residence was a bit small, but the number of people in the manor is also lower, thus there is enough room."
Feng Yu Heng just nodded and did not say anything else. The Feng family was indeed smaller now. Not only were there fewer masters, but there were also fewer servants. On their way over, they saw that there were fewer than a third the previous number of servants.
Because the residence was small, they arrived at Han shi's courtyard after a short distance. They were able to hear Han shi's screams from quite a distance away. After a few more steps, they saw Xiang Rong standing in the entrance to the courtyard while looking out.
Seeing Feng Yu Heng arrive, Xiang Rong quickly trotted over to receive her. Just as she was about to open her mouth and say something, Feng Yu Heng waved to her, gesturing for her to remain silent. She then grabbed Xiang Rong's hand and quickly walked in.
Feng Yu Heng's arrival allowed everyone to let out a sigh of relief. Not to mention that Feng Yu Heng was currently the Feng family's pillar of support, she also had great medical abilities. When it came to a pregnant woman that was about to give birth, this was already the greatest guarantee.
Unfortunately, Feng Yu Heng would not help Han shi prevent a miscarriage. Whether or not this child could be born would rely on Han shi's luck. Whether or not both mother and child would be safe would rely on her own luck. Of course, after the child was born, whether or not it could pass the hurdle of Feng Jin Yuan, whether or not Xiang Rong could set aside her grudge for the attempted murder, these all depended on Han shi's luck.
As for Han shi, Feng Yu Heng never felt that she was someone with good luck.
Seeing her arrive, Cheng Jun Man quickly went forward and did not say anything else, only saying: "The midwife just arrived, and two doctors have been called. It seems that the situation is not very good.
Feng Yu Heng was not surprised in the slightest. Even in the 21st century, a child born one month premature would not be healthy. As for the adult, if their body condition was good, it was impossible to allow them to give birth prematurely. Han shi secretly took a birth-inducing medicine. The birth-inducing medicines of this era, Feng Yu Heng truly did not dare believe that they were safe; moreover, she had secretly found a folk doctor.
She pulled Xiang Rong and found an empty seat and sat down. Only then did she faintly say: "If she can't give birth, just go slowly. Like this, we can wait for father to return. Maybe he will be able to catch the first glimpse.
Everyone knew Feng Yu Heng's attitude toward Han shi. They were not surprised by what she said in the slightest. Especially An shi, as she still remembered when Xiang Rong had fallen into the water. She had waited for nine months, and she was waiting for this day to settle this debt. She had to settle it clearly.
Han shi's child still was not born when the sky became dark, and her screams became weaker and weaker. The midwife carried out bucket after bucket of blood.
During this time, Feng Yu Heng just sat in her chair while drinking tea and eating pastries. She would occasionally speak to Xiang Rong or the Cheng shi sisters. As for Yao shi, who was sitting diagonally from her, she did not even look at her.
Everyone saw this but nobody asked about it. Yao shi returning to the Feng family was already something that caused everyone to feel odd. Seeing Feng Yu Heng's current attitude, it was likely that the mother and daughter had a falling out. For a while, people understood even less why Yao shi would do this.
An shi was a little worried, and her brow became furrowed tighter and tighter. The handkerchief in her hand was twisted so much that water could be squeezed out. She hoped that Han shi would be able to give birth to this child. When it came time to test for blood types, that would be the time that Han shi's crime would come to light. Otherwise, what happened that night at the side of the lake, if Xiang Rong did not have any witnesses or material evidence, with her being the victim, not a single person would believe what she said. Han shi had always had a clever tongue, and she knew how to get Feng Jin Yuan's love. Without any real evidence, perhaps the person to suffer would be Xiang Rong.
Her worry was written on her face, and Feng Yu Heng could see it clearly. Even Xiang Rong tugged at her sleeve a few times. She gave the mother and daughter a comforting look then ordered the servants: "Go call father back. If the stable will not let him go, just say that this imperial daughter sent you."
Having received the order, the servant quickly ran out to take care of it. Roughly one hour later, Feng Jin Yuan finally rushed back. Entering the room, he wanted to rush toward the inner room but was stopped by the midwife that happened to come out to pour out some water: "To this master, when a woman is giving birth, men are not permitted to enter. It is taboo."
Feng Jin Yuan immediately saw the bucket of bloody water and retreated in fear. He then anxiously asked: "Why is there so much blood? Where is the child? Is the child alright?"
He was entirely worried about the child. To him, Han shi was something of a secondary thought. At a time like this, if only one of the mother and child could survive, Feng Jin Yuan would definitely choose to protect the child.
But the midwife shook her head and had a helpless expression, saying: "Master should prepare yourself. That madam is not giving birth after a full-term pregnancy. Her body is too weak, and it's hard to say if the child can be born."
Feng Jin Yuan was immediately frozen. Before he could react, he saw An shi immediately stand up and rush over to Feng Jin Yuan's side and loudly refute the midwife- "What do you mean not a full-term pregnancy? It was clearly conceived last year during the twelfth month. It's currently the ninth month. The dates match up perfectly. How could it not be full-term?"
Feng Yu Heng smiled bitterly. How could An shi be questioning the midwife. This was clearly reminding Feng Jin Yuan about the trick behind this matter.
Feng Jin Yuan also felt that something was off, but he currently did not have time to think about it carefully. He just heard that the child was not yet born, and he was feeling anxious. He repeatedly asked the midwife that the child had to be born no matter what.
There was nothing that the midwife could do. She just said that a doctor had already come and was helping out. They were already doing all that they could.
An shi's voice reached the inner room, and Fen Dai was currently seated at Han shi's bedside. She held Han shi's hand in one hand and wiped away the sweat on her forehead with the other. An shi's words entered her ears and caused her to feel a little bit shocked. It had to be at this time that the doctor shook his head and said with a sigh: "If this was not a full-term pregnancy, that could be fine, but as I see it, there is most likely some sort of birth-inducing medicine at work." While saying this, he asked Fen Dai: "Young miss, forgive this old one for being direct. Everyone says that the inner courtyards of a large manor are complicated. It seems that madam was.... was given a medicine by someone with ill intentions!"
Once these words were said, Fen Dai felt the hand that she held begin to tremble. She looked at Han shi and saw that Han shi had the same look of horror as when Yao shi had spoken.
She stared for a while then suddenly felt a feeling surge forth inside her. If there truly was a birth-inducing medicine used, why did she feel that it was not someone else that gave it to her, rather, it was Han shi herself that took it?
Yao shi's earlier words replayed in her mind. She recalled that Yao shi had asked when exactly this child was conceived. In truth, she also wanted to ask about when exactly this child was conceived, but now was not the time. Han shi was in imminent danger. No matter what, preserving her life was most important.
"Regardless of whether or not someone gave her this medicine, think of a way to protect my concubine mother and the child's life!" Fen Dai looked at the doctor and said: "I am the Feng family's fourth young miss, and I have an engagement to the fifth prince as the official princess. If you can protect my concubine mother's life, I will definitely reward you."
The doctor did not dare say anything after hearing a prince's name get brought out. He just continued to think about how to help Han shi give birth.
At this moment outside the room, Feng Jin Yuan was pleading his divine doctor of a second daughter. He was begging Feng Yu Heng to help protect the child in Han shi's belly.
Faced with his pleas, Feng Yu Heng suddenly smiled and nodded: "I can, but you must first answer my question." Feng Jin Yuan was stunned then heard Feng Yu Heng continue: "Back when you married Kang Yi, you felt that one was not enough and insisted on secretly sneaking her maid into your room. What exactly was it for?"
Chapter 503:Feng Jin Yuan's Question
Upon hearing mention of Xiao Jing, the expressions of the Feng family members became a little ugly. They all cast their questioning looks at Feng Jin Yuan.
Feng Jin Yuan was also stunned by this question, but his expression also sank. He waved his hand and denied it: "There is no particular reason. When the madam was brought in, she gave me her eldest maidservant as someone to take care of me. This is something that could not be more normal. Father does not understand what your words mean."
The reasoning that he provided was correct. Often time, when a woman married into a manor, they would also have their maidservant sent in to take care of things in order to keep the man's heart. When it was a normal family that did it, it would not be suspicious, but was there any reason for Kang Yi?
Feng Yu Heng faintly smiled once more, this smile contained all kinds of significance. This smile caused a cold sweat to break out on Feng Jin Yuan's back, as he took a couple steps back. He especially did not want to speak with Feng Yu Heng any longer, but there was nothing that he could do. Han shi's voice was getting weaker and weaker, leaving him with no choice but to bite the bullet and beg Feng Yu Heng for help.
This time, Feng Yu Heng happily nodded, only saying to him: "I can save them, but after saving them, father must provide a proper explanation to A-Heng about the topic that father just glossed over." After saying this, she did not wait for Feng Jin Yuan to speak up again. She once again ordered the servants at her side: "Send someone fast over to the Yu Palace and call Song Kang over."
The servant left obediently; however, Feng Jin Yuan was puzzled and asked: "What are you calling him for?" He then pointed inside the room, "Right now, there are two lives inside. Saving their lives is important. Who knows how long this trip to the Yu Palace will take. Are you doing this deliberately?"
Feng Yu Heng glanced at him and sipped some tea before slowly saying: "What's the rush. If you have the ability, go to the imperial physicians and find someone there. Otherwise, you can only rely on me. With such a good clinical experience, this imperial daughter must bring my disciple. Don't worry, Han shi will not die." After pausing for a moment, she added: "Even if she did, it would be because she reaped what she sowed."
Feng Jin Yuan was so angry that he became speechless. He could not say a single word. After all, the current situation that Feng Yu Heng spoke of was not something that he could change. He was no longer the prime minister, and he did not have the face to call for an imperial physician from the palace. If he wanted to save that child, he could only rely on Feng Yu Heng.
Fortunately, the person that had been sent to the Yu Palace was very fast. Ghost doctor Song Kang was very quickly brought back. When that person entered the room, he did not look at anyone aside from Feng Yu Heng. He walked over then kowtowed and called out: "Master."
Feng Yu Heng nodded then dusted off the hand that had just finished with a pastry and ordered the servants: "Prepare water for us to wash our hands." She then said to Song Kang: "There is a woman with a difficult birth. Come with this teacher and take a look."
Song Kang's eyes lit up, and joy filled his heart. He knew that if Feng Yu Heng was handling this case, this difficult birth was already quite severe. He was about to witness another new medical technique. This was truly something exciting.
Doctors were unrelated to their sex, and many of the gynecological greats were also men. In regards to this, the Feng family members did not have any complaints. It was just that Fen Dai had a bit of a poor complexion when brought out by the people inside. She even fiercely glared at Yao shi.
After Feng Yu Heng went in, she dismissed the midwife, doctors and servants. Only she and Song Kan remained in the inner room, with Huang Quan holding a medical kit. Song Kang moved a screen over to the bed. When he looked over once more, he found that Feng Yu Heng had already pulled out a set of surgical knives from her medical kit.
Song Kang was not unfamiliar with this set of knives. In fact, he had already learned how to use them. He was just not as skilled as Feng Yu Heng. But Han shi did not understand what they were for. When Feng Yu Heng brought out a knife, she felt that she was about to murder her, thus she let out a shriek in fear.
Huang Quan hated this sort of scream the most and fiercely said: "If you continue to scream, it will be one corpse and two lives!" These words caused Han shi to immediately fall silent.
But she was giving birth. It was fine if there was sound, but once that stopped, Feng Jin Yuan became anxious outside. He could not help but shout: "Did something happen?"
Huang Quan became even more annoyed, turning around and saying: "The people outside should also keep quiet!" The people outside immediately fell silent.
Feng Yu Heng curled her lips and looked at Han shi with scorn, but she still personally went to feel Han shi's belly and check her pulse. She then checked the dilation of the cervix. Finally, her eyes rested on Han shi's body, as she furrowed her brow slightly.
"Sure enough." She said in a light voice, "The cervix has stopped dilating. The fetus has stopped coming out, causing the cervix to begin closing up. She must be cut open at the stomach."
"Cut what?" Han shi thought that she had heard wrong and asked in disbelief, "What did you just say? What are you cutting?"
Feng Yu Heng did not reply. Instead, Song Kang said, "Cut open at the stomach, you understand what the stomach is, right? It's your belly. We will cut your belly open and get the child out."
Song Kang's medical experience came from cutting people open to experience it first hand. Although he stopped harming live people after following Feng Yu Heng, the murderous aura that he had accumulated over many years was not something that could be removed in just a day or two. With Song Kang saying this sort of thing and the arrogant aura that he exuded, Han shi began to tremble outside of her control.
She turned her gaze on Feng Yu Heng and looked expectantly at Feng Yu Heng to give her an explanation, hoping that she would say that it was a joke to scare her. Unfortunately, Feng Yu Heng nodded very seriously at her then said: "Song Kang is correct. It's cutting your belly open to get the child out. As for whether you live or die..." She sneered, "Father said that he only wants the child."
"What?" Han shi was extremely shocked. She no longer worried about the pain and loudly said: "How could he be like this?" With this shout, her body ran out of strength. Just as she was about to faint, she still used the last of her strength to say: "Then leave the child for him to raise! Feng Jin Yuan, this is retribution!"
Feng Yu Heng practically wanted to laugh. These two people were practically the same level, so don't talk about retribution, alright?
She did not wait any longer. She gestured for Song Kang to help turn Han shi around then place a pillow under her belly, allowing the back to remain curved.
While moving, an immense pain dragged Han shi back from unconsciousness. This feeling of being unable to die and unable to continue living caused Han shi to feel that living was worse than dying. But the immense pain that followed caused her to feel as though she was under a guillotine.
It was Feng Yu Heng that had injected an anesthetic into her spine. This sort of anesthetic was the most painful. Song Kang knew that this was an anesthetic injection, but he could not tell if Han shi had fainted from the pain or the anesthetic.
Huang Quan remained outside the screen to keep watch. On the inside, Feng Yu Heng began to perform the caesarean section surgery for Han shi.
Song Kang skillfully provided Feng Yu Heng with support, once again showing Feng Yu Heng his skilled yet brutal medical skills. While Feng Yu Heng performed the surgery, she taught him. She did not ask that Song Kang be able to learn it in one attempt, but this was the first time for him to get acquainted with it. She trusted that Song Kang would only need three times to become familiar with this operation, based on his medical abilities.
Speaking of, Feng Yu Heng was not a specialized obstetrician. In fact, in her previous life, the majority of her patients were men. However, medicine was the same. Moreover, when she was in school, she had spent half a year with her teacher at an internship in the obstetrics department. A caesarean section surgery was the most basic subject, thus she had been in contact with it quite a bit.
Of course, knowing how to perform the surgery did not mean that she could preserve Han shi's life. Feng Yu Heng had the ability to preserve life. This was based on her experience from her previous life. But without modern medical equipment to support her, she still did not feel at ease with letting Song Kang going forward on his own with this sort of surgery.
This time, the duration of the surgery was not long. From the moment that the anesthetic was injected to the moment that the child was brought out kicking and screaming, even with Feng Yu Heng being exceptionally careful, only two sticks of incense of time were needed. She snuck a look at the clock inside her space, 24 minutes.
The sounds of the child crying caused Feng Jin Yuan to break out into a cheer. At this time, it was good that this child was born. As for the child's mother, he already did not care if she was alive or dead. Instead, it was Fen Dai's voice that spoke up, asking: "How is concubine mother? Has anything happened?"
Feng Yu Heng found this voice irritating. While sewing her up, she said to Huang Quan: "Go out and tell them that mother and child are safe."
Huang Quan immediately went out with this news. At the same time, she gave the child over to the midwife outside to take care of. She then quickly returned inside the room.
Feng Yu Heng's suture technique was extremely good, and her movements were extremely fast; however, while she sewed, she thought that she definitely had to train some people to help her surgery. Most importantly, she could leave the sutures to someone else to take care of. There would be no need to take up so much of her time. This sort of high efficiency might not be obtainable immediately, but there would come a day when she accompanied Xuan Tian Ming onto the battlefield. When that time came, she would be racing against time to save people. Whether or not the assistant would be of use would be seen there.
Finally, after the final stitch was completed, she stood up and let out a sigh. Song Kang very reliably handed her a handkerchief to wipe away the sweat. Feng Yu Heng asked him: "Have you remembered the order and essentials?"
Song Kang thought a little then conservatively said: "90 percent."
Feng Yu Heng nodded. She understood Song Kang. If he said 90 percent, then it was basically 100 percent. She had to sigh once more over this person's medical talent. If this was in the 21st century, perhaps he would have achieved far more than her.
"If you have remembered, that's good." She calmly said: "Although I do not mind you taking the lead, as this imperial daughter's disciple, I would hope that you can learn a little more."
Song Kang rubbed his hands emotionally and nodded repeatedly. At the same time, he asked Feng Yu Heng: "Teacher will be returning to the military camp soon. Can... I go with you?"
"Yes." Feng Yu Heng was very direct: "Not only will you follow me back to the military camp, when his Highness and I set out on an expedition in the future, but you will also follow the army. Do you want to?"
"I do!" Song Kang did not even think before loudly agreeing, "Anywhere that teacher goes, I will follow!"
She faintly smiled and did not say anything else. She just ordered Wang Chuan: "Call two maidservants in."
Very quickly, two maidservants walked in, and Feng Yu Heng told them about the post-operation care. She then told them that Han shi would wake up after another hour. After ensuring that the two servants remembered all of it, she turned around and brought Song Kang out of the inner room.
Who knew that just as they stepped out of the room, they would hear Feng Jin Yuan question, "Why is this child so dark?"
Chapter 504: You Want This Imperial Daughter to Call You Sister-in-Law?
Normally speaking, a newborn child would be a bit yellow, and it would be hard to tell if their skin was light or dark, but if the skin color was too dark, some clues could still be seen.
Feng Jin Yuan was currently staring at the newborn baby boy in the hands of the midwife. The more he looked, the more he frowned. When Feng Yu Heng came out, he was even more direct with asking her: "This is the child that Han shi gave birth to?"
Feng Yu Heng laughed, "What is it, do you not even recognize your own son?"
Feng Jin Yuan waved his hand, "That's not what I mean. I am saying, why is this child so dark?"
As for whether the child was light- or dark-skinned, Feng Yu Heng had already prepared herself mentally. In fact, she had prepared herself before this child was even born.
During the severe Winter, Han shi was extremely audacious and went to make use of a seed. It's easy to imagine that boss Yue usually uses a large amount of white makeup. Under that makeup, however, was darker skin. It was just that he usually applied a thick layer of makeup. Even when he got off the stage, he would not completely remove his makeup. Even in his daily life, he was accustomed to wearing a thick layer of makeup. Because he was an actor, people would not think that it was particularly odd. Because he always kept a mask on, Han shi had no clue what sort of person boss Yue was. Whether he was dark-skinned or light-skinned, or whether he was loyal or a traitor.
Of course, he was not too dark-skinned. He was just darker than the average person, but Feng Jin Yuan was a very light-skinned person. He was the typical light-skinned scholar. Han shi was also a beauty with white skin with some pink showing through. It had to be said that if the two combined, unless there was a genetic mutation, the chances of a dark-skinned baby were less than one in one million.
But the world was unpredictable, and an actor got in the middle.
Back when Xiang Rong had fallen into the water, Feng Yu Heng had sent people to investigate. That actor's original face could not escape Ban Zou's eyes. That was why she waited and gambled. She gambled on the 50 percent chance that the child looked likes its father. She wanted to deliver a blow at Feng Jin Yuan's foundation.
Currently, everything had gone as she had desired. The child was born with very dark skin. Although he was quite adorable, he did not resemble Feng Jin Yuan in the slightest. Feng Jin Yuan looked at this child with an extremely tangled feeling. After asking Feng Yu Heng for the reason, Feng Yu Heng did not reply properly. Instead, she also became puzzled with him: "That's right, it really is odd. Father and concubine mother are both light-skinned people. How is it that younger brother is so dark?" While saying this, she glanced at An shi then said: "This truly is odd. Daughter has studied medicine from a young age and has never heard of two light-skinned parents having a dark-skinned child."
An shi was ready to take the hint and understood that Feng Yu Heng was creating an opportunity for her. She immediately went to provide help: "It's not just dark. Look at the child's eyes. Why are they so small? Husband and younger sister both have large eyes, yet this child was born with proper phoenix eyes. It really is odd."
With An shi saying this, everyone turned to look at the child's eyes. Looking like this, the child really did have phoenix eyes. His eyes were long, and they slanted up at the outside extending from the outer corner of the eyes to the temple. It was indeed quite beautiful, but it did not resemble Feng Jin Yuan or Han shi.
Fen Dai was a little panicked and did not understand why she felt panicked. She basically subconsciously rushed forward and pushed aside the crowd, pulling the child into her own embrace and protecting him. At the same time, she loudly said: "Nobody is allowed to touch my younger brother! What sort of nonsense are you saying? This child is still so young. Can the color of its skin and appearance be seen? An shi, do not confuse people otherwise father will not forgive you!"
It seemed that An shi was a little afraid and took a couple steps back, looking at Feng Jin Yuan: "It was husband that said that the child was born with dark skin!"
Feng Jin Yuan snorted and looked at the child then at Fen Dai. Just as he was about to say something, Fen Dai said: "Daughter has already sent someone to inform the Li Palace. His Highness the fifth prince will most likely send the congratulatory gifts tomorrow morning."
Whether or not congratulatory gifts were sent was not something that Feng Jin Yuan cared too much about, but he understood what Fen Dai's words meant. They were reminding him that with the support of the fifth prince, as long as Feng Fen Dai acknowledged this child, the Feng family would need to acknowledge it. Right now, he was a person without any status. He could not compare to the future princess of a prince.
Feng Jin Yuan's heart turned cold, but he still said: "Fen Dai is right. This child has just been born. What can truly be seen."
Feng Yu Heng smiled and said: "Indeed, but there is still something that I want to ask father on how to handle."
"Hm?" Feng Jin Yuan furrowed his brow. Intuition told him that anything that Feng Yu Heng brought up would definitely not be anything good. But she had already said it in front of so many people, thus he had no choice but to ask, thus he could only ask: "What is it?"
Feng Yu Heng pointed at the child in Fen Dai's embrace and said: "Earlier, the midwife and doctor both mentioned it. Concubine mother Han did not give birth to this child after a full term, but if we count the months starting from the end of last year, it has indeed been a full term."
Feng Jin Yuan was stunned and finally recalled what the midwife had said about not being full term. At that time, he was only worried about whether or not the child could successfully be delivered. He had forgotten about this matter. Now that Feng Yu Heng mentioned it, and he thought about it, he quickly said: "What do you mean?"
Feng Yu Heng shrugged: "I do not have any personal meaning. It's just that when I arrived at the manor today, I saw a person sneaking looks inside. After catching and questioning him, that person admitted to being a doctor for Han shi. Not only was he responsible for looking after Han shi, but he also gave concubine mother Han a birth-inducing medicine a few days ago..."
"Shut your mouth!" Fen Dai suddenly screamed. She was even more emotional than before. If it was not for her holding a child, perhaps she would have dove at Feng Yu Heng. Even if she held a child, it was not enough to occupy her feet. In her anger, she raised her feet and began to kick at Feng Yu Heng.
This time, Feng Jin Yuan was smart and raised a hand to stop Fen Dai. Glaring at her, he angrily said: "What are you doing? Where is your decency!"
Fen Dai became angry and loudly said: "Father, did you not hear her make slanderous accusations? What's wrong with me kicking her? I am the official princess of a prince, and she is also the official princess of a prince. Thinking about it from the princes' side, in the future, she will need to call me elder sister-in-law. What's wrong with me kicking her?"
At this moment, Feng Jin Yuan wanted to go to the Li Palace to ask that fifth prince, what exactly did he see in this girl? And he insisted on taking her in. Not only did he get rid of all of the women in his palace, he was even willing to promise the position of official princess. Why exactly was this?
Everyone looked at Fen Dai as though they were looking at some sort of idiot. Cheng Jun Mei began to giggle for a while. She then suddenly stopped and coldly said: "Fourth young miss, don't forget that your so-called younger sister-in-law is a first-rank imperial daughter that was conferred by his Majesty. SHe has lands and a manor. That was something obtained from her own efforts and achievements. Where did you find the courage to kick her?"
Fen Dai's face turned white. Of course, she understood this reasoning, but understanding was just that. With the situation being forced down this path, if she did not become strong and say this, who knew how things would progress. With things as they were, no matter how dumb she was, she was also able to see the problems with Han shi's child, but she could not say anything. She absolutely could not say anything. She had to find a chance to ask Han shi before she could make her next plan.
Holding the child, Fen Dai began to tremble. Who knew if it was from anger or fear. She did not dare look at Feng Yu Heng, dodging and hiding. There seemed to be a bit of a guilty conscience that was noted by Feng Jin Yuan.
Feng Yu Heng licked her lips and had a look as though it was unrelated to her. She then spoke once more; however, it was to complain about Fen Dai not knowing what was good for her: "This imperial daughter simply wanted to vent a little for concubine mother Han. After all, someone dared to give a drug to a female in the Feng family. This is not something to mess around with. It must be investigated clearly. Otherwise, Han shi was harmed yesterday, and the one that ends up being harmed tomorrow will be the child that fourth sister is holding."
Cheng Jun Man immediately picked up on this topic: "That's right, this is something that the Feng family definitely cannot ignore." Saying this, she turned slightly and said to her maidservant: "Go and bring the person that the second young miss caught to the government office to file a report. Just say that this person poisoned a female in the Feng family."
That servant did not even look at Feng Jin Yuan. After complying, she left. Feng Jin Yuan did not want to make a scene of it, but Cheng Jun Man had spoken. He knew that he would not be able to stop them. Because he felt that there was most likely something wrong, and it was nothing good, he felt irritated. The more he looked at this child, the more annoyed he felt. He simply decided to leave. But just as he raised his foot, and before it could land, his left wrist was suddenly grabbed as though it had been put in a vice. It was ice-cold and emotionless, and it was so tight that he felt as though his wrist would fall off.
Feng Jin Yuan was given a fright and suddenly looked back. He saw Feng Yu Heng glaring at him and saying: "Father, I saved the child for you and saved your woman's life. Let's go to the study to speak. We need to clear up the bargaining chip that was used today."
Feng Jin Yuan recalled that matter from earlier. He wanted to refuse, but Feng Yu Heng had already begun dragging him out. With mid-Autumn approaching, the air was a little cool. A cold sweat appeared on his brow, and with the wind blowing, his head began to hurt.
The new manor was very small. Feng Jin Yuan's study was not as dignified as before. The area was now less than half as big, and there was only one room.
This was the first time that Feng Yu Heng had come but the guiding servant did not be slow in the slightest. Bringing them all the way over to the study, they reached out and pushed the door open, bringing Feng Yu Heng and Feng Jin Yuan inside. Only then did they close the door. Huang Quan had her arms crossed in front of her. The servant took one look at her then left the room with their head down.
Only after entering the room did Feng Yu Heng let go of Feng Jin Yuan's wrist. She then went to sit in a chair and said: "Since you will not provide me with an explanation, allow me to guess. Father, that elder princess of Qian Zhou, Kang Yi, deliberately planned to marry into the Feng manor. It was not something as simple as just conspiring secretly to place the third prince on the throne and regain the three northernmost provinces, right?"
Feng Jin Yuan trembled and did not speak.
Feng Yu Heng continued: "Kang Yi marrying on her own was not enough, and she also gave you another girl, and this girl was not raised in the manor. This is equivalent to Qian Zhou having some insurance. If anything happened to Kang Yi, at least there would still be Xiao Jing. If something happened to Xiao Jing, Kang Yi would also be able to know about it beforehand. Thinking like this, Xiao Jing is definitely not a normal maidservant. But let's not talk about her true background. Father, I will just ask you. Do you... have something that Qian Zhou wants?"
Chapter 505: Does Beloved Consort Wish to See This Prince's Face?
Feng Yu Heng's guess caused the person listening to suddenly become covered in sweat. He unconsciously balled his hands up into fists then relaxed them and repeated this a few times before finally managing to forcefully repress his feelings of horror and nervousness.
But Feng Yu Heng continued to speak, saying: "His Majesty demoted you to the position of stablehand, and the family's resources have decreased. It's understandable that you dismissed some of the servants, but apparently, you cannot even afford the hidden guards that you had in the past?" While saying this, she laughed, "This was just something that was done on the surface, right! It was done for people to see. In reality, although you have gotten rid of your former hidden guards, you have brought in some new people. Apparently, the expert currently at father's side is someone from Qian Zhou?"
Feng Jin Yuan was extremely shocked and suddenly exploded with anger: "You're monitoring me?"
Feng Yu Heng nodded enthusiastically, admitting: "That's right."
"You-" Feng Jin Yuan's words were jumbled. If his daughter quibbled, he would be able to say a bit more, but she had admitted to it readily. How should he respond to shit? In truth, Feng Jin Yuan had prepared himself a bit for being monitored by Feng Yu Heng. He knew long ago that this second daughter was quite savvy and had already noticed it. Also, his previous hidden guard had mentioned to him that he had occasionally seen the second young miss' people in the manor. But there was nothing that he could do. In the end, there was a difference in strength between the two sides. They could not catch them, but they had vaguely seen them a few times, but they also did not have any real evidence. Moreover, it was not that he had not sent people over to Tong Sheng pavilion to investigate. Helpless against their guards, he had not succeeded even once.
The accusation of "You're monitoring me" caused Feng Jin Yuan to become speechless, but Feng Yu Heng's following words caused him to cough up blood. Feng Yu Heng said: "I guessed correctly!" When she spoke, she snapped her fingers and had a ruffian's aura, but it was still quite good looking.
Feng Jin Yuan felt a fishy-sweet taste surged into his mouth. After trying desperately a few times to swallow it back down, a bit of blood still trickled down from the corner of his mouth.
So it was all from guessing!
But how could she guess so accurately?
Feng Jin Yuan suddenly felt a bit of regret. If he did not place his hopes in Feng Chen Yu and had instead placed them in this second daughter, would the situation today be different?
Unfortunately, all of his regrets were too late. Three years in the Northwest in addition to the attempt to assassinate on the way back to the capital created a feeling of running counter to this daughter. There was no room for reconciliation.
He blankly looked at Feng Yu Heng and could not speak for a long time. Feng Yu Heng, however, was puzzled and asked him: "Father, I am truly very curious. What exactly do you have?"
Feng Jin Yuan subconsciously shook his head and squeezed out a word between his teeth: "Nothing."
She chuckled, "Father said there's nothing, which means that there is. In truth, things were not that clear in the beginning. I was just testing father's reactions, but father allowed me to speculate over this." This had to be the real reason that Kang Yi wanted to marry Feng Jin Yuan, right? Feng Yu Heng though that perhaps it was also the reason that the Emperor had not touched Feng Jin Yuan for all of these years.
She had become curious long ago about the Emperor's attitude toward Feng Jin Yuan. This person indeed had some knowledge; otherwise, it was impossible for him to be the top scholar of his year, and he also contributed to the court. Otherwise, it would be impossible for him to have reached the position of prime minister. But he was also sufficiently stupid. When it came to handling certain matters, he would stand in opposition to the Emperor. Based on the Emperor's personality, even if Feng Jin Yuan was even more talented, it would be impossible to tolerate him for so many years. The only explanation was that Feng Jin Yuan had something that he wanted.
But what exactly was it?
Feng Yu Heng furrowed her brow slightly; however, she lost the need to continue speaking with Feng Jin Yuan. That thing in his hand was not something that had been in his possession for a day or two. At this point, she trusted that even if she used death to threaten him, it would not be revealed. Because once he mentioned it, there really would not be any reason to continue living.
When Feng YUuHeng left, Feng Jin Yuan continued to foolishly standin place. She just left by saying "Take care of yourself." She then quickly left the room.
This new Feng manor was just as disgusting as the former. She brought Huang Quan and left. Song Kang was already waiting at the entrance. After the group gathered, they immediately got in the imperial carriage and quickly left.
The sky had already turned dark a long time ago. Inside the Yu Palace, a certain prince was leaning against a spirit wall with his arms crossed across his chest. He had a gloomy expression while waiting for his wife to return home.
When Feng Yu Heng entered, she immediately saw her future husband with a bitter expression. Three words were clearly written across his face: I am unhappy!
She tapped her head and sneaked forward, using a finger to poke him: "Hey."
The husband did not move.
She poked again: "Hey, hey."
The husband still did not move.
Huang Quan tugged Song Kang's sleeve and quietly said: "Let's leave!"
Song Kang nodded and followed Huang Quan away.
Only Feng Yu Heng and Xuan Tian Ming remained at the spirit wall. Even the gatekeeper closed the gates then went somewhere else to hide.
Feng Yu Heng looked around and made sure that nobody was around. She then raised a foot and kicked at Xuan Tian Ming. As a result, before this foot could find its target, it was stopped by another leg. She was then twisted to the point that she lost balance and fell into her husband's embrace.
Feng Yu Heng suddenly felt a bit of despair. She felt that no matter how bitter she felt, she would never be able to beat Xuan Tian Ming in martial arts. She grieved with a bitter expression: "If we fight in the future, I truly could not defeat you."
Xuan Tian Ming raised an eyebrow: "Why would we fight?"
"Aren't we fighting right now?" She pointed at her leg, "Are you planning to not let go?"
Xuan Tian Ming rubbed his nose and bragged: "This is not called a fight. This is called the husband giving you a lesson."
She gritted her teeth in anger: "I give you a bit of face, and you want to distort it? Don't believe that I truly can't defeat you!" She felt a little guilty saying this. She did not even have the courage to look at him.
A smile appeared on Xuan Tian Ming's face, and he immediately held her in place with a serious expression, saying: "This prince heard that you saved Han shi? Why save her? Just let her die to end all worries. In the future, worry a little less about the Feng family's matters. If another person has undisciplined thoughts, this prince will have the entire family cut up, not leaving a single one alive."
She was speechless, "There are still plenty of good people. You will cut them up too? Also," She paused a little, her expression becoming serious, "I feel that the reason father Emperor kept Feng Jin Yuan is that he should have some other purpose. I also suspect that Feng Jin Yuan has something in his hands, and this is something that Qian Zhou wants. It is also something that Da Shun wants."
As she said this, a knocking suddenly came from the door. Someone was knocking on the gate. The gatekeeper that had gone to hide to the side rushed out with a smile and greeted the two before opening the gate.
The two looked back and found that the person that had hastily come in was Wang Chuan.
That day, Xiao Jing was brought out, and Feng Yu Heng had sent Wang Chuan with a group to find her. Seeing Wang Chuan's appearance upon returning, her heart chilled by a bit.
Sure enough, Wang Chuan arrived in front of the two and said: "This servant was lacking. That woman from Qian Zhou could not be found."
Although Feng Yu Heng felt that it was a pity, she did not think that it was unexpected. Since she had analyzed that Xiao Jing was not a normal servant, it was expected that she disappeared without a trace.
Wang Chuan was a little embarrassed over not being over to find her and could not help but put forward her own thoughts: "Could it be that lord Feng has hidden her?"
Before Feng Yu Heng could speak up, Xuan Tian Ming snorted coldly then said: "Since there are people from Qian Zhou gathering around him, who knows what sort of things he has done in secret. But it's hard to say. The person that hid her could be a third party."
Feng Yu Heng did not find it strange that Xuan Tian Ming knew about Feng Jin Yuan having people from Qian Zhou at his side. Even her hidden guards could find out, much less Xuan Tian Ming's.
The two did not say anything else, only telling Wang Chuan to pay attention to all movements. The two then returned to their room. Upon entering, Feng Yu Heng immediately told Xuan Tian Ming about the speculation that she had said to Feng Jin Yuan. By the end, she was still unable to guess at what Feng Jin Yuan had that would cause Qian Zhou to devote so much time to him, thus she asked Xuan Tian Ming: "You should also guess. Help me analyze this."
Xuan Tian Ming glared at her, "You returned late today, and this prince's anger has not yet diminished."
She helplessly said: "For the sake of hiding the truth, Han shi pushed Xiang Rong into the water. If it was not for my people finding her in time and saving her, perhaps my third sister would have perished. Xiang Rong could not tolerate this, nor could concubine mother An, but seeing concubine mother An want to tear Han shi apart, I had to provide some help. As for me helping Han shi give birth to this child, it's just to disgust Feng Jin Yuan. Even if he does not want to wear this green hat, he has no choice. Also, I must make it known to all that he is wearing it."
"Make it known to everyone?" Xuan Tian Ming's lips curled up into a wicked arc, "Good! Then just let everyone know about it. Beloved consort, this prince will help you."
Feng Yu Heng looked at her husband's fox-like smile appear once more and knew that this guy had all kinds of bad ideas surging forth. But she was not too interested in how to disgust Feng Jin Yuan. At this moment, what tangled her the most was what sort of bargaining chip did Feng Jin Yuan have that could have Qian Zhou and Da Shun care so much?
She urged Xuan Tian Ming: "Think quickly!" While saying this, a thought appeared: "Think about it like this, it seems that her Highness the Empress did not just send her two nieces to the Feng manor with the goal of currying favor with me. What do you think?"
Xuan Tian Ming smiled and patted her hair, "The little girl has finally found the entrance."
Feng Yu Heng exploded, "You know about this before, didn't you? You know what Feng Jin Yuan has, and you know what Qian Zhou wants that Da Shun is also considering. in fact, the Cheng shi sisters entered the manor with more than one goal. You knew about all of this?"
She was a little angry. She always believed that there was nothing hidden between her and Xuan Tian Ming, but this matter that she finally grasped today was something that he had known about all along. This sort of feeling was very hard to describe. It was as though she had brought something amazing over to her best friend, only to find that this friend was already holding it in their hand. It was very frustrating.
Seeing that this girl's mood was dropping quickly, Xuan Tian Ming quickly explained to her: "It's not as you think. Do not misunderstand. I don't know about it all. It's just a guess, the same as yours. It's just because I guessed that I wanted to send someone to investigate. After some investigation, there was some progress. But after everything was said and done, they were all just rumors. I also just heard about it today. At that time, you were in the Feng manor."
With him saying this, Feng Yu Heng felt much better, but it was impossible for her to recover so quickly. There was nothing that Xuan Tian Ming could do. After thinking a bit, he coaxed her, saying: "Beloved consort, how about this prince promises you something that you have been looking forward to?"
Feng Yu Heng raised an eyebrow: "What is it?"
He moved closer and raised a hand, gently prodding his golden mask. He placed his other hand on her shoulder then leaned forward and said with a tempting voice: "Didn't beloved consort want to see this prince's face?"