"You still haven't clarified, would you go to your death for me."
Ling Mo Han clung to this matter, pestering Feng Jin all night. It was only when Feng Jin became angry and scolded him that Ling Mo Han sheepishly fell silent.
...
After the beginning of spring, the weather gradually warmed. Feng Jin changed into a light summer dress, her pregnant belly with twins appearing even more prominent. She was only eight months along, but her belly looked larger than a ten-month pregnancy.
"Sister Feng Jin, you wouldn't believe it. Ever since that Liu Meng Han married into the Third Prince's mansion, Feng Ruo Yan has been devising ways to cling to the Third Prince, preventing him from going to Liu Meng Han's chambers. When this reached the Empress's ears, she directly sent a wet nurse to the Third Prince's mansion, decreeing that only when Liu Meng Han gave birth to a legitimate son could the Third Prince go to Feng Ruo Yan's room."
Lin Yu Wei described vividly, a schadenfreude glinting in her eyes.
The events that had transpired in the Third Prince's harem these past few days had already spread through the streets and alleys, becoming the talk of the town.
"A loving wife and beautiful concubines, the Third Prince is enjoying the blessings of others. This is a good thing."
Feng Jin smiled, Liu Meng Han, backed by the Empress, had managed to suppress Feng Ruo Yan. As long as she gave birth to a legitimate son and secured her position, Feng Ruo Yan would have a difficult time surpassing Liu Meng Han in this lifetime.
However, her good sister would not always be content to be beneath others. She was now plotting how to entice Chu Yan Xi to conceive a child early.
But the Empress might not grant her wishes. If Feng Ruo Yan were to give birth to the eldest son first, even if he were a concubine's son, it would affect Liu Meng Han's status, and the position of the Liu family, whom the Empress wholeheartedly supported, would become unstable.
"These past few days, the Third Prince has been confined to Liu Meng Han's room all day, and the wet nurse sent by the Empress is also watching them... consummating their union."
Lin Yu Wei felt embarrassed even saying this, truly wondering what it felt like for the Third Prince to be watched during intercourse.
"The Empress is truly ruthless. To think of such a method," Feng Jin truly admired the Empress's tactics. "But Feng Ruo Yan is not one to be trifled with. Her greatest trump card is the Third Prince's feelings for her. As long as she holds onto that, even if the Empress and Liu Meng Han have heaven-reaching means, it will be of no avail."
Feng Jin understood men's hearts too well. When they cared about you, they would cherish you as a treasure. When they didn't, all your efforts would be in vain in their eyes.
"Young Madam, Young Madam..."
Cai Qing ran over in a hurry from outside, her face filled with panic.
"What is it? Why the rush? What happened?"
"Young Madam, it's... it's the Third Prince's mansion..."
Hearing about the Third Prince's mansion, Feng Jin paused slightly and asked calmly, "What happened at the Third Prince's mansion? Did someone die?"
"Feng Ruo Yan had an argument with the Third Princess Consort and then miscarried. Now the Third Prince wants to memorialize to divorce the Third Princess Consort, and the Empress has also arrived at the Third Prince's mansion."
She hadn't even heard that Feng Ruo Yan was pregnant. Where did this miscarriage come from?
The waters here were deep. Feng Ruo Yan's methods had truly become much more astute.
"Cai Qing, go and prepare some tonics to send to the Third Prince's mansion, and by the way, inquire about the situation."
"Young Madam, someone from the Feng Estate has come, saying that Prime Minister Feng requests Young Madam to accompany them to the Third Prince's mansion to visit."
Feng Jin was about to roll her eyes to the heavens. Had Feng Yuan Ping's brain been flooded? Didn't he know she and Feng Ruo Yan were at odds? Wasn't he worried Feng Ruo Yan would be so angered she'd die if she saw her?
"Just say I am nearing my confinement, my body is heavy and it's not suitable for me to leave the mansion."
"Young Madam, I've already declined twice. This time Prime Minister Feng himself has come. He is in the main hall at the front and says he won't leave until he sees Young Madam. Aunt Sun has also come with him."
Feng Yuan Ping, that old scoundrel, was playing this trick. She wanted to see what medicine he was selling in his gourd.
"Sister, if you go to the Third Prince's mansion, you must be careful. It's a wolf's den there now. You should bring more maids and servants to attend to you."
Lin Yu Wei knew what the Third Prince's mansion was like now and warned Feng Jin with concern.
"I've noted it."
After seeing Lin Yu Wei off, Feng Jin went to the main hall to meet Feng Yuan Ping.
"You truly have a great air about you, making the master wait here for so long. The second young lady has married and gained a backer, and no longer cares about the master."
As soon as Sun Shi saw Feng Jin, she began to mock and sow discord.
"Aunt Sun, do you still think you are the main wife? To dare to give orders in the Ling Estate? I think your airs as a mere concubine are even greater than a main wife's."
"You... no matter what, I am still your elder. How can you humiliate your elder like this?"
Feng Jin snorted, "Elder? What kind of elder are you? You are merely someone who cohabited with Prime Minister Feng without a proper marriage. You only squeezed into the Feng family's door by getting pregnant and giving birth to Feng Ruo Yan."
"You dare to insult me like this..."
"Enough, you shut your mouth!" Feng Yuan Ping roared, "I didn't bring you here for you to be so presumptuous. Know your place."
"Yes, Master."
Having her sore spot revealed by Feng Yuan Ping, Sun Shi's expression was a sight to behold.
"You've heard about your sister's situation. I thought you could accompany us to the Third Prince's mansion to see her. After all, you are sisters. Even broken bones are connected by tendons. There are no grudges that last overnight in a family."
Feng Jin almost gagged at Feng Yuan Ping's few words of false affection, barely suppressing the urge to spew.
"My mother only gave birth to me, a single daughter. Where do I have sisters? Prime Minister Feng must be mistaken."
Feng Yuan Ping naturally understood the meaning behind Feng Jin's words. He was also in his twilight years. Being contradicted by his daughter like this, a hint of awkwardness flashed across Feng Yuan Ping's face as he coughed to conceal it. "I know you resent me and hate me. Am I not trying my best to compensate you? Must you be so stubborn? If Miao Qing knew in the netherworld that we father and daughter were estranged, how sad she would be."
With a "bang," the white glazed teacup shattered on the floor.
"You dare to mention my mother? If she knew in the netherworld, she would absolutely regret marrying you. If it weren't for you, my mother would not have ended up depressed and died."
Feng Yuan Ping's face turned extremely grim, a surge of anger churning in his chest, causing his heart to ache faintly.
"You... you rebellious daughter! Rebellious daughter!"
"Enough, Prime Minister Feng, you are of an advanced age. Calm your temper. Don't get so angry that you die."
"How can you be so disrespectful to the Master, your own father?"
Sun Shi quickly jumped out, pointing at Feng Jin and trying to pin the blame on her.