Chapter 19: Chaos in the Midst of Chaos
ββ Prince Ying led his troops to Xiliang!
At this moment, Feng Luan couldn't sit still anymore.
Originally, because of the things in that day, I wanted to avoid the eldest uncle for the time being, but it was about the fate of the Feng family, how much did the eldest uncle and mother have to do there? If something happens to the Feng family, everyone up and down has to die!
She hurriedly went to the Songfeng Shui Pavilion, but unfortunately, the person was not there.
The girl replied, "The eldest master hasn't come back yet." β
Feng Luan sat down on the chair.
The girl was a little surprised, but she didn't dare to ask her to leave.
Recently, the second lady made a big fuss about Qingxuetang, although the above was sealed to prevent it from spreading, but in private, who else in the Feng family didn't know? Besides, in addition to the second lady's power, this young lady is not easy to mess with.
The young lady is a coquettish guest, and even the lady and the eldest lady in the house, when they see her, they have to coax and give up a few points.
Not to mention, the girls of the Feng family have always married very well, from the royal family and nobles, to the official eunuchs, the daughter of the Feng family is a family, and a hundred schools of thought are begging, maybe this little aunt and grandmother are created. Maybe you can be a princess or princess, no matter how bad it is, she is also the wife of a princess, or the wife of a high-ranking official, where can you offend?
So he hurriedly laughed and served good tea, "Second Miss, sit down for a while." β
Feng Luan didn't even look at it, and waved his hand: "Go down." β
She was full of unspeakable anxiety and fear, the Feng family was copied in her previous life, and the crying and wailing all over the place that day, those earth-shaking scenes are still vivid.
I still remember that at that time, I looked at the officers and soldiers rushing in the courtyard, and I was frightened and panicked. Running out of the back of the house, anxious to find his mother, but the eyes were running around, screaming, fleeing, some girls hit themselves and couldn't take care of it, only pulled out their feet and ran to the Begonia Spring Dock, crying: "Mother, mother......"
Even if the mother does not like to be close to herself, it is the innate instinct of the child to look for the mother when she encounters danger.
In the spring dock of Begonia, there is a miserable scene of messy mess.
I rushed up the steps and entered the bedroom, only to see Mama Zhen and others gathered in front of the bed, densely enclosing in a circle, and a sad atmosphere spread in the room. "Mother...... mother, are you in there?" I struggled to push the girl away, rushed to the innermost, and said eagerly: "Mother, let's run......"
The next moment, I was stunned.
The mother wore a silk brocade dress embroidered with peony patterns, a bright purple veil, a deep lotus purple brocade inside, and her favorite Feiyun shawl between her arms, and a Yutai marigold Ling long skirt. Feixia makeup was painted on her face, faintly blurred, and her hair was full of green silk and looked at the fairy bun, like a sleeping beauty who was sinking into a dream.
The only thing that was out of place was that she was lying on the bed and wearing a pair of gold and apricot yellow embroidered shoes.
"......" opened his mouth wide and could no longer shout a syllable.
Jiang's mother rushed up, tears rained down, hugged herself tightly in her arms, and cried bitterly: "Miss, don't look at it, don't look at ......, Madame is just asleep." β
Recalling his previous life, Feng Luan couldn't help but have tears in his eyes.
"Ah Luan." Feng Yuan walked in at some point and said in surprise, "Why are you crying here by yourself?" β
Feng Luan raised his head and wiped his tears, not knowing how to explain it.
"Come in and talk." Feng Yuan walked straight inside, and when his niece came in and closed the door, he asked, "Did you hear about Prince Ying's expedition?" You, even if the danger in the dream makes sense, it hasn't happened yet, so don't be scared like this. β
Feng Luan smiled bitterly, "Yes." β
Feng Yuan sat down in the Taishi chair and said in a deep voice: "Your dreams, those things that I have foreseen, I have told Prince Ying and them in detail. Prince Xiang and the eldest princess of Liyi still believed a little, and they were a little worried, Prince Ying sighed ......, "He has always been used to being arbitrary, where can he listen to it?" β
"So he's determined to go on a campaign?!" Feng Luan said urgently.
"Yes." Feng Yuan bowed his head and explained: "Prince Ying said that the dream was originally imaginary, and even a few things occasionally came true, but it was just a coincidence. He also said, even if your dream is a bit of a rhetorical one, then since the Emperor Zhilu Dao intends to do it, he just needs to be on guard in advance, will he be so stupid that he will really be framed?! β
Feng Luan was speechless.
But it is also understandable that for people like Prince Ying, who are not even afraid of the emperor, there is never anything to be afraid of.
Feng Yuan said again: "He also said that in a few years, he will have sixty sixtieth armor, where can he have the opportunity to lead the army again?" People live for a lifetime, and when they are old, it is worth it to be able to make a bang once. Shaking his head, full of powerlessness and helplessness, "He even threatened me, saying that if I stopped it again, I would break off my relationship with the Feng family." β
"What then?" Feng Luan said worriedly: "Just watch him go to Xiliang to die?" implicate the Feng family again. β
"I can't control them, I can't control them." Feng Yuan shook his head again and again, "Although Prince Ying is my cousin, ......, it is the emperor's words, and he has not listened to him three times out of ten, so I really can't persuade him." "Sighed," As for stumbling on Prince Ying and not letting him go on the expedition, according to his temper, he will definitely make the Feng family unable to come to the stage." β
Feng Luan didn't have any feelings for Prince Ying's mansion, they didn't listen, and they couldn't control it, so they had to let Prince Ying do it. She was anxious about the Feng family, and hurriedly said: "It's okay if they don't listen to persuasion, so what about us?" What should the people of the Feng family do? After all, Prince Ying is from Taizu Feng Shufei, if he has an accident, he pulls out the radish and brings out the mud, and the Feng family will immediately get burned. β
"Of course I know that." Feng Yuan nodded, and then said, "There are some things that don't think about the bad side, and I don't think so." During this time, I carefully observed the emperor, as well as his attitude, and the faint ...... did mean to clear the obstacles. With a long sigh, "This is not surprising, after all, the emperor has been on the throne for decades, and the emperor's heart is gradually rising, and it is no longer the time when he first ascended the throne." β
When the emperor had just ascended the throne, he was fledgling and his foundation was unstable, so he had to deal with his courtiers, respect the powerful, and be courteous to the powerful imperial brothers, but he couldn't bear it for a lifetime, right? If you want to do that, you are afraid that the emperor will not be blind when he dies.
Prince Bishengying is a tendon, and he is used to being domineering, but he can't turn this corner.
Feng Luan analyzed carefully according to various inferences in his previous life, "I have thought about it, the emperor may not plan to kill them all, not to mention whether he misses the old or not, just for the sake of a good face, it is inconvenient to kill all the heroes." β
Feng Yuan's eyes showed a hint of appreciation, and he nodded, "You continue." β
"What the emperor wants is to make all the ministers and people submit, this is the joy of the king." Feng Luan recalled his experience in the palace in his previous life, and in general, he was not the kind of cruel king today, and he was reasonable. There are many reasons for the tragedy of the Feng family, not all of which were caused by the emperor, "But if Prince Ying is guilty, the Feng family will inevitably be implicated, and even if the emperor is not so ruthless, what about the opponents of the Feng family?" I'm afraid that it will inevitably fall into the well. β
"yes." This can be regarded as talking about Feng Yuan's heart. At the moment, when the Feng family was at its peak, those opponents couldn't do anything with the Feng family, but once the Feng family had something to do, ,ββ wall fell and everyone pushed it, they had a powerful means! Especially if the Holy Will reveals the intention of disposing of the Feng family, it will be even more dangerous.
Feng Luan was anxious, and continued: "Since Prince Ying can't persuade us, then take care of yourself and quickly withdraw from this fight between the emperor and his courtiers." She suggested, "If you and your eldest brother resign, uncle, let's avoid it for the time being, and we can even go back to our ancestral hometown for a few years." β
"Nope." Feng Yuan shook his head, "It's too obvious not to say this, and it's so decent, what reason should I give to resign?" What will the emperor think? What would the other courtiers think? Even if I tell the old ......man," he smiled wryly, "I can't be old enough." β
"What then?" Feng Luan fidgeted and said anxiously: "Just wait for this?!" β
"Okay, don't worry too much." Feng Yuan was not as anxious as her, and smiled indifferently, "Prince Ying will go to Xiliang for more than twenty days, and then wait for the first battle to start, let alone a month." What's more, he has already taken precautions, but he is afraid that things will be variable. In short, I will arrange the Feng family during this time, no matter what others do, I will not let the Feng family follow to die. β
Feng Luan heard him say this, and settled down a little, but he couldn't be completely reassured, "Is there really no problem?" The niece thought that this was not an easy thing to do. β
Feng Yuan smiled, "These are not for you to worry about, your eldest brother and I, as well as the staff, will carefully discuss how to act thoroughly." Looking at his niece, he persuaded him, "Your mother is not the kind of person you think, she is very bitter in her heart......"
Feng Luan suddenly pursed his lips and didn't look over.
Feng Yuan sighed, "That's it, I will have the opportunity to explain it to you." β
"What can't you say now?" Feng Luan said angrily.
"Father." Feng Shichao's voice sounded outside, and he shouted, "Can my son come in?" β
"Come in."
Feng Shichao is in his early twenties, although he is young and light, but he has a calm temperament, which is quite a father's style. When I came in, I saw my cousin unexpectedly, and I was just surprised, "Second sister." β
"Big brother." Feng Luan got up to salute.
Feng Yuan had something to tell his son in detail, so he said, "Ah Luan, you go back first." β
Feng Luan still wanted to ask about her mother, but in front of her cousin, how could she ask? Although he was unwilling, he had to leave with a complaint.
"Father, what should I do?" Feng Shichao stepped forward and closed the door, came back and said, "Now that the holy decree has been issued, Prince Ying still doesn't listen to persuasion after all." He said this, with a little hesitation, "But is Ah Luan's dream really credible?" My son always felt that it was too mysterious. β
"Ah Luan's dream is just a wake-up." Feng Yuan said coldly: "What I believe is not only her, but also the observation of the emperor these days!" He took a sip of the teacup and put it on the table, "According to our people's report, the emperor has been secretly investigating some old things, and several of them can be related to Prince Ying, and when they come out, it will be enough for him to drink a big pot." β
"Really?!" Feng Shichao looked horrified, "Then ......, can my father tell Prince Ying?" β
Feng Yuan sneered: "His temperament, where is he afraid of people?" said that the emperor would investigate him, as long as he destroyed all the relevant evidence. But I don't understand that the so-called king's ministers have to die, and the crime can be weaved, and sometimes there is no charge at all. β
"In this way, the emperor has made up his mind this time."
"That's right." Feng Yuan's eyes were sinking as if it was going to rain, and the dark clouds were thick, and he said slowly: "Originally, when Prince Ying failed to ascend the throne, he had many complaints, and often said some inappropriate words. When the emperor had just ascended the throne, and his mother Empress Dowager Fan was inconvenient to do it, now that Empress Dowager Fan is dead, the power in the emperor's hands is getting bigger and bigger, where is he still willing to be humble to others all his life? I'm afraid that if Prince Ying doesn't bow his head, the emperor will not be happy, and when he reaches the ......, he has to unscrew off the disobedient head. β
"This ......" Feng Shichao touched the cold sweat on his forehead, collapsed a little in the room, and sat down slowly, "We are related to Prince Ying, Prince Xiang, and the eldest princess of Liyi. β
"So......" Feng Yuan's fingers tapped on the table, "our family has to avoid the limelight." Looking up at the young and promising son, "Shi Dynasty, the Feng family is estimated to be silent for many years this time, you have to be prepared in your heart, and even ...... to wait until the next emperor goes." β
Feng Shichao got up and said, "The son respectfully receives his father's admonition. β
The next moment, he asked in surprise, "Next?" Father even knows this? β
"What is this...... Feng Yuan smiled at his beautiful beard, "I really don't know about this, but Ah Luan's dream is a bit predetermined, and I haven't made up my mind to believe it or not." His eyes flickered deep, "If we really grasp the direction of the court in the next ten years and know the next hidden dragon, then ......, why not wait for ten years?" But I still have to think about it. β
Feng Shichao was silent, the stakes were very high.
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Feng Luan was worried, and Feng Yuan and Feng Shichao, father and son, were in full swing planning. But for the other Feng family members, the sky is still blue, the water is still green, and the air is still as fresh as usual. even looked forward to Prince Ying's expedition, thinking that when he won the battle and returned triumphantly, the Feng family would follow with the glorious glory.
For example, Mrs. Feng Tai looks happy these days.
In addition to following Prince Ying and Rong Qiyan, she also did a big thing because of her, if nothing else, it was Feng Zhenniang's marriage. She was a little proud and ordered, "Go and call Aunt Gong over." β
Aunt Gong has been frightened recently, because she often can't sleep for half the night, and in just a few days, she has lost a lot of weight, and her face is yellow. Coupled with the plain dress, GΓΌlen's clothes, and dark green skirt, it seems that she is ten years old, like a newly widowed widow.
Mrs. Feng was not happy when she saw it, "Why are you so pure?" It looks like a black crow. Yan Bi felt unlucky, snorted twice, and then said: "People say that a good wife and a beautiful concubine, you are a concubine, naturally you want to dress up well and make the lord happy, make it like this, that man will like it?" If you're not happy to serve you, I'll call two more young girls. β
She said it casually, just reprimanding Aunt Gong.
But it scared the girls in the room white.
Joke! As far as the second master's sick appearance, can he still give birth or not, they are all two words, who wants to waste his youth? Moreover, Aunt Gong, who gave birth to a pair of children, was soulless under the hands of the second lady, and the young and childless Tongfang was even more dead.
The girls all lowered their heads, for fear that Mrs. Tai would point to themselves on a whim and let them go to make a room for the second master.
Fortunately, Mrs. Tai was in a good mood today, she didn't get too angry, and after reprimanding Aunt Gong, she became proud again, "I found a very good marriage for Zhenniang." β
Aunt Gong suddenly cheered up and hurriedly asked, "Which son is it?" β
"Childe?" Mrs. Feng was obviously dissatisfied with this title, but the family matter had not yet been decided, so she couldn't publicize it, so she waved away the girls in front of her before saying, "It's His Royal Highness King Su." β
Aunt Gong was taken aback, "King Su? Ke ......, Coco, he is already married. β
"Could it be that Zhen Niang is a concubine and still wants to be a princess?!" Mrs. Feng didn't get the expected flattery, she was unhappy, and her face sank, "Who is His Royal Highness King Su?" His Royal Highness the Crown Prince's own brothers and mothers, except for His Royal Highness the Prince, there is no more noble person than him. β
Aunt Gong's mind was a little confused, and she muttered: "I understand, the second young lady was born and raised by me, so naturally I can't be a princess for the princes." But King Su not only got married, but also had sons, sons-in-law and concubines, and the second lady was young, how could she hold it down when she got married? What's even more difficult to say is, "Besides, King Su is already in his thirties, and the second lady is only ...... thirteen"-
Calculating the age, King Su is only one year younger than the second master.
Mrs. Feng was not happy, "What are you talking about?" What happened to King Su in his thirties? What's wrong with having a son? couldn't help but bring out a little temperament, and sneered: "Zhenniang is not a concubine, did she insult her when she entered the Su Wangfu?" The queen mother was her mother-in-law and wronged her? β
Aunt Gong waved her hand again and again, "Don't dare, don't dare." She frowned, "I heard that there is a very powerful Concubine Guo in the Su Palace, who is not only beautiful and spoiled, but also has two sons, and is also the niece of the concubine in the palace." After the second lady enters the door, won't she be bullied......"
Mrs. Feng disagreed, and persuaded her: "What are you afraid of? We still have concubines in our family. β
Aunt Gong said entangledly: "But the second lady is young and has no children for the time being. β
"The daughter you raised is a golden person!" Mrs. Feng was completely annoyed, she didn't get a good word for her hard work, but she was picked on a bunch of faults, and she was so angry that she slammed the tea lid slammed it shut, "If you don't want to, forget it!" I'm not reluctant, you go to the emperor to marry yourself! On Princess Su's side, I pasted my old face to make amends. β
When Aunt Gong heard the word "reparation", her heart sank.
Knowing that rebuttal would annoy the eldest lady, she hurriedly kowtowed, "It's because I'm confused for a while and haven't figured it out." "Hurry to make up for the round," although this family business is not perfect, but it is also extreme, excellent, thank you Mrs. Tai for bothering. β
Mrs. Feng's face softened slightly, and she raised her hand and said, "Get up." Because of the calculations in his heart, he cheered up and explained carefully: "Don't worry, the girl in our family was not a concubine in the past, and the princess told me that she would just wait for the virgin to pass, and let His Royal Highness ask for the concubine." β
Aunt Gong originally reluctantly agreed, but after hearing this, she was three points more willing, and asked, "Is that really what Princess Su said?" Please seal the side concubine for the second lady? β
"Can the princess still lie? Am I lying to you? β
"No, no." Aunt Gong hurriedly said: "I ......, I'm so happy." β
Mrs. Feng said with a smile: "Don't worry, Princess Su personally promised me, saying that she would ask Feng Zhenniang to be a side concubine, it's really true, it's full of real gold." I believe that what Princess Su said is not a lie, now that she is sick and dying, she is trying to find a noble concubine from a big family to go over, so as to suppress Concubine Guo and help her only sister-in-law.
It's just that you can't say this to Aunt Gong, and instead said: "You know the way, Princess Su's body is not very good, in case she ...... in the future" The tone was paused, "Think about it, what kind of family is our Zhenniang from, isn't that position hers?" β
Aunt Gong was stunned when she heard this, "This ......"
That's an exaggeration, isn't it? Could it be that the daughter still has the life to be the princess?
Mrs. Feng said again: "Then Concubine Guo is a side concubine, and Zhen Niang is also a side concubine, among the two people, naturally one of them will be righted to be the princess's mother." When the time comes, the Feng family will definitely help Zhenniang in order to have one more princess, and that position will naturally be hers. β
Although Aunt Gong felt that this kind of hope was not big, and there were many variables in the future, there was an extra layer of hope, and she couldn't help but add a little more willingness in her heart. His expression also relaxed, and he muttered, "Yes, yes." β
"So." The more Mrs. Feng spoke, the more she gushed, and said with a smile: "This family business, except for King Su, who is older and has a son, is really one in a million." Besides, our Zhenniang is still young, and King Su is in the prime of spring and autumn, how many lives does Zhenniang want to have? When His Royal Highness the Crown Prince ascends the throne in the future, King Su, as his younger brother, will definitely be crowned the prince, the son of Zhenniang, no matter what, he can get a county king to do, right? β
Aunt Gong's eyes flickered for a while.
Mrs. Feng beckoned and lowered her voice, "If Zhenniang is favored, and something happens to the previous son, then her blessings in the future will be even greater." When the time comes, you will also enjoy the blessings, not only will you give birth to a princess, but you will also have a little prince below. pinched the other party by seven inches and beat it carefully, "Zhenniang is okay, Shijie has a good brother-in-law and a good nephew, so he will naturally follow to get ahead." β
"This ......" Aunt Gong's eyes lit up.
What Mrs. Tai said is not completely impossible.
And what else?
I offended the housewife first, and then I broke up with the old man, if I offended the lady again, how would I live in the future? And the daughter first rejected the Mu family, and then rejected the Su Wangfu, what good family can she marry in the future? There was no choice but to rejoice in the promise.
That's it, that's it, she gritted her teeth and was ruthless, just to find a good way out for her son.
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"This marriage is excellent...... Aunt Gong said to her daughter.
Feng Zhenniang listened silently and didn't make a sound.
Aunt Gong was also ashamed in her heart, but she didn't dare to say it, for fear that the more she said, the more worried her daughter became, so she could only smile and say, "Anyway, it's better than marrying you to Mu Sanye, right?" Anyway, I have a son in front of me, and if I suffer a loss, it is better to make up for my name, so as to earn a decent income. β
Feng Zhenniang was silent for a long time before smiling, "Yes." β
Seeing her daughter's well-behaved, Aunt Gong couldn't help but feel even more uncomfortable-
I blame myself for being too high! Ambition is too big!
was bent on picking the best family affair for his daughter, and pushed the Mu family, but now he can't even do the steproom, so he can only be a concubine, but he has harmed his daughter.
This family business of King Su's mansion doesn't dare to think deeply.
If you want to think about what Mrs. Tai said, it is naturally good. As soon as you enter the door, it is the side concubine of King Su, and then wait for Princess Su to be corrected and become the princess. In the future, I will have a few sons, let alone a county king, and I may be a prince in the future, which is of course very good.
But in fact, how can there be such a light and cheap beauty?
Zhen Niang is young, her body and face have not yet opened, and she is not stunning, unlike the flower-like people like Mrs. and Second Miss, I am afraid that she may not please men. Besides, what kind of beauty is there in Suwangfu, Zhenniang used to be a concubine, and she was numbered, but I don't know which number Lu Dao is.
Moreover, there are concubines and concubines in the Su Wangfu, and there are also favorite concubines, and beautiful concubines must be indispensable.
When I thought of throwing my young daughter into the wolf's den fire pit and letting her deal with these people, I was scared, and I had no one in my heart.
"Auntie." Feng Zhenniang said lightly: "Since the family matter has been decided, I am relieved." She always spoke softly, "Auntie must be tired after a busy day for me, go and rest." β
"I ......" Aunt Gong wanted to speak and stopped, obviously seeing that her daughter was reluctant to accept it, and wanted to persuade a few words, but in the end she couldn't say a powerful comfort, so she had to go out ruthlessly.
Feng Zhenniang stepped forward and closed the door, sat down slowly, and tears fell silently-
I was mistaken by my aunt.
Originally, the Mu family's family affairs were a little flawed, but they weren't too bad.
After all, Mu Sanye was originally a concubine, and Chengjue couldn't take his turn, even if he had a son-in-law, it would just take away a little property in the future, and the impact on him would not be too great. He married into the Mu family, the door was right, Mu Sanye didn't dare to treat himself slowly, he thought about himself as a stepfamily, and he was wronged in his name, so he would have more mercy.
As long as you manage your small life with your heart, you can still live a good life.
Even if you can't be affectionate, at least you can raise your eyebrows, but you can't hold his heart, it's a big deal for him to take a few beautiful concubines, and then raise a son and a half daughter to live in peace, it won't be too bad to think about it.
But my aunt is always unwilling, and she wants to fight for a better one, without a single flaw. I am young and ignorant, and I can't be the master, so I can only let things go step by step to today's situation, and it's too late to regret it!
Feng Zhenniang covered her mouth, crying silently, not allowing herself to make a single sound.
Now that I am a concubine in Suwangfu, not to mention that I can't seal the side concubine, even if I seal the side concubine with the strength of the Feng family, what can I do? There are wolves in front and tigers in the back, and if you β‘β‘ halfway, how can you win so easily? Do you think that His Royal Highness King Su has seen a lot of beauties, and he looks mediocre, how much will he pity himself? He has a son-in-law, the princess is not dead, Concubine Guo has a son and a favor, and he is a little concubine in the past, and he has to suffer for many days.
Besides, the battle in the palace is dangerous, but it is not just a fight for property, but I am afraid that in the future, I will not be able to sleep peacefully every night.
Take 10,000 steps back and say, even if you have that blessing and luck, you can survive until the princess dies, and you really become the stepconcubine of King Su,...... The road is not easy to walk either.
I don't want to talk about having no children, that is, I have children, which of the "children" who came out of the concubines in front of me is easy to mess with? She is just a little concubine, she can earn money for her mother's family, which is what the Feng family deserves to give birth to and raise herself, but if she doesn't mix well in King Su's Mansion and causes trouble for her mother's family, who cares about the life or death of a concubine? Who stands out for themselves?!
Feng Zhenniang lay on the pillow and cried, gritted her teeth, and choked with pain in her heart.
What do you say about good family affairs?
Grandmother, grandmother! She found this family business for herself, but it was because her mother was domineering and her father was cowardly, so she sold herself and found some strength to support her.
If you are good, if you don't ......, you can only blame yourself for your miserable life.
Grandmothers would never help.
Feng Zhenniang's heart is full of infinite hatred, she hates her grandmother for being cold, she hates her father's incompetence, and even hates her biological mother, she got herself into such a field that can't be up or down,ββ she is the daughter of Fengguo Mansion, and she is not a small family, what is it to go to the palace to be a concubine? Now I understand that my grandmother is unreliable, my father is unreliable, and even my biological mother, who has always loved her, doesn't care about herself for the sake of her younger brother's .......
It's just that no one in this world can be relied on-
Only yourself.
Feng Zhenniang inserted her nails deep into her palms and stopped crying.