The discussion in the city spread throughout the capital. As the high-ranking Minister of Rites, Feng Jinqing, no one dared to make irresponsible remarks in his ears. But recently, I went to a restaurant with my colleagues for dinner and listened to Mr. Storyteller’s live version.
, he still knew.
He lost face greatly, but he suppressed his demeanor and did not get angry until he returned to his house. He scolded several servants with a cane and still refused to let go. Finally, he took out his temper on his favorite eldest daughter, Feng Yuran.
"What did I say when we were throwing hydrangeas to attract brides that day? It would be best if we asked the maid to throw hydrangeas to recruit Cui Weizhen. If not, you can ask your concubine to replace him. It would be better for you to just go out and embarrass yourself. If you can recruit Cui Weizhen
It’s okay to come back, who knew you couldn’t even compare to a woman from the countryside, and the face of the Shangshu Mansion has been completely lost to you!”
Every word struck Feng Yuran's heart like a sharp sword, and her beautiful face lost all color in an instant.
Ever since she came back from the palace, she had locked herself in her room and couldn't leave her room. Firstly, she couldn't bear the shock of losing her loved one, and secondly, she didn't dare to face the rumors outside——
She could imagine what others would say about her, just like her father said, she couldn't even compare to a country woman, it was simply embarrassing.
Reluctance and humiliation came together, and big tears fell from her eyes, adding a bit of fragile beauty to her.
Mrs. Xiao was so distressed that she immediately took her daughter into her arms to comfort her, and said to Feng Jinqing with red eyes, "Master, I heard that it was Yuming who instigated the servant to commit the crime of disrespect, and Ran'er did it in order to divert the focus.
How come she, a girl who came to the rescue, doesn’t know the importance of integrity? Isn’t she cleaning up the mess for her brother? To protect the reputation of our family? How can you put her in such a bad position by scolding her like this!”
The precious girl she had held in her heart since she was a child was now suffering because of that despicable bastard. Mrs. Xiao's teeth were itching with hatred and her heart was full of resentment. At this time, she was just holding it back in front of Feng Jinqing.
Feng Jinqing looked at her aggrieved wife and daughter, the anger in her heart subsided a little, and she felt a little pity. She sighed, "That's all, Ran'er, you are staying at home well recently. Don't go out if you have nothing to do. Wait until the wind calms down.
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In the final analysis, this incident has caused great damage to both Shangshu Mansion and Feng Yuran's personal reputation. It is best to keep a low profile and minimize the impact of this incident.
Ms. Xiao asked unwillingly, "Master, we have suffered so much grievance, can we just let it go?"
How could it be possible to just forget about it?
A coldness flashed in Feng Jinqing's eyes. Keeping a low profile does not mean inaction. He has plenty of ways to deal with the ignorant couple, but there is no need to tell a woman.
So he said impatiently, "Teach Ran'er the rules at home, and you don't have to worry about other things."
After all, he was still a little dissatisfied with Feng Yuran.
Looking at Feng Jinqing walking away, Feng Yuran cried louder. She wiped her tears and said to Mrs. Xiao, "Mom, I can't swallow this breath."
She has never suffered this kind of grievance, and even her father, who doted on her so much, couldn't treat her any better.
The tears and weakness on Xiao's face had been replaced by frost and coldness. She patted her daughter's shoulder and said, "Ran'er, don't worry, my mother will take back the injustice you suffered."