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As soon as the words fell, Feng Yulu shouted, "Father, Mother, and what about Daughter? You can find such a good match for my brother, why must Daughter become a concubine?"
Yun Kexin sighed inwardly: Compared to Feng Yinfai's shrewdness and smoothness, this sister was clearly spoiled and ignorant, and too straightforward. Didn't she realize the occasion? Moreover, since Birth Mother had already been established as the legitimate wife, the children naturally transitioned from being illegitimate to legitimate. Although it was still somewhat lacking compared to the official status, the change in identity was certain. Didn't Feng Yulu know this?!
"Look at you in such a hurry. I've told you many times, girls should be more composed and not take everything at face value," Zhuo Min couldn't help but frown and scold. Straightening her back, she deliberately raised her voice, "Who said you would become a concubine? That was in the past; things are different now." Facing Feng Yulu's greedy gaze, Zhuo Min said nonchalantly, "I've already chosen a match for you—Han Wangfu's Heir Apparent Fu Yihang."
Fu Yihang? Yun Kexin almost gasped! Han Wangfu was actually going to form an alliance with Duke of Yan's Residence? How could that be possible? Wasn't Fu Yihang supposed to marry Yun Ran? No, Yun Ran was a Concubine Daughter; she should be taken as a concubine. Therefore, marrying Feng Yulu would mean taking her as the legitimate wife. Would Fu Yihang agree to marry a girl who was once illegitimate? How could Han Wangfu not mind? This was too unbelievable. Could it be related to Third House of Fu Family?!
"What? Han Wangfu's Heir Apparent?" Feng Yulu's surprise was no less than Yun Kexin's. She was momentarily stunned, her face full of disbelief. "How could it be him?"
Zhuo Min frowned and said displeasedly, "What’s wrong? Are you dissatisfied, Luer? He is the esteemed Heir Apparent of Han Wangfu; what makes him unworthy of us? Don't you know how blessed you are! I received help from Third House of Fu Family to arrange this marriage!"
Indeed, there was something involving Fu Lianyin here! Yun Kexin suppressed the turmoil in her heart and calmly listened on.
Feng Yulu suddenly smiled slightly, an odd smile that left people confused. "Mother, you misunderstood Daughter's meaning. Luer is just surprised that this Han Wangfu's Heir Apparent has been childhood friends with Third House's Seventh Sister and shares a deep bond," Feng Yulu pointedly directed her words at Yun Kexin with sharpness. "Who knew that things would turn out this way? Isn't this fate playing tricks on us—"
"Enough!" Feng Hongrui glared with wide eyes, suppressing his anger. "Yulu, how can you say such things in front of your elder brother and Sister-in-law? You are the daughter of Duke of Yan's Residence; how can you bring such messy rumors to light? This is unacceptable!"
Everyone was startled by Feng Hongrui's stern reprimand, especially Feng Yulu. Her expression changed as she lost her previous arrogance. She realized she had indeed gone too far—she merely wanted to provoke Yun Kexin and mock her but ended up angering Father Feng Hongrui instead. Feeling guilty, she glanced around anxiously.
"Luer, you are becoming increasingly reckless," Zhuo Min also glared at her in exasperation. "You can dig up such old gossip; are you too idle? Apologize to your elder brother and Sister-in-law right now!"
In truth, Zhuo Min didn't care how Daughter dealt with Yun Kexin because she also wanted to annoy Yun Kexin. However, Feng Yulu had gone too far for her to ignore it. Especially since she had just seen Feng Hongrui's furious expression and Feng Yinxiao tapping his fingers on the table; she felt apprehensive and admonished Feng Yulu—Feng Hongrui valued his reputation and did not want his uncultured Daughter causing trouble after marrying into a prominent family. If that happened, the hard-won marriage proposal would go down the drain.
Feng Yulu sensed the warning in Mother's eyes and quickly reined in her arrogance. She turned to Feng Yinxiao and his wife with a low voice and forced smile: "Elder Brother, Sister-in-law, I apologize for my rudeness; I was just surprised by Mother's marriage arrangement and meant no harm."
Feng Yinxiao remained silent with lingering anger on his face while Feng Yulu grew anxious. However, Yun Kexin smiled gently:
"Yulu, I know you mean no harm, but I must clarify that Han Wangfu, Heir Apparent, and Fu Yihang are merely my cousins. We used to live in Fan City, and he would occasionally come to the capital with his parents. Later, he moved to the Duke of E State Mansion," Yun Kexin said calmly and composedly. "Even after Han Wang moved his family to the capital, Uncle and Aunt rarely visited the Duke of E State Mansion. How could we be 'childhood sweethearts' or have 'a deep connection'? Yulu, you must be mistaken."
"My sister spoke out of turn; I hope Sister-in-law can forgive her," Feng Yulu apologized again, her momentum clearly diminished.
"Yun Kexin, why do you need to explain so much?" Feng Yinxiao slowly spoke, casting a cold glance at Feng Yulu. Her voice was like shattered ice. "We have known each other for five years and understand each other well. Do you think we could be brought down by some idle gossip? It's surprising that a dignified lady from the Duke of Yan's Residence would disregard propriety and engage in such petty talk. Truly!"
"My sister spoke out of turn; please punish me, elder brother," Feng Yulu stood up, ready to kneel.
"No need for that," Feng Yinxiao said without even looking at Feng Yulu, coldly mocking, "Kneeling before us in front of Father and Mother is too much for me to bear. It wouldn't hurt you to read 'Lessons for Women' a few more times; when you marry into a royal family, you cannot afford to be so thoughtless and blunt."
This was the first time Feng Yinxiao had been so mercilessly sarcastic, leaving Feng Yulu utterly humiliated and unable to lift her head, her heart filled with resentment.
"You're right, elder brother; I acknowledge my mistake. Please calm down," Feng Yulu bit her lip.
"Elder brother, Sister-in-law, my sister can be a bit straightforward; she only meant those words as lighthearted banter," Feng Yinfai interjected. "There was no intention to mock; perhaps she got carried away with excitement."
Feng Yinxiao remained silent with a stern expression.
Yun Kexin smiled gently: "Feng Yinxiao, both Yulu and Feng Yinfai have apologized to us; there's no need for you to stay upset. It's just a matter; let's not make the whole family unhappy."
Yang Yulan looked at Yun Kexin in surprise, feeling it was unexpected, then turned back to comfort the child.
"There's nothing more; it was just a discussion about the matter, not an argument," Feng Yinxiao replied succinctly.
"Uh, it's good that it's resolved. Let's get back on track," Zhuo Min said as she noticed the atmosphere growing tense and was eager to ease it. "Lulu, please sit down; let's order something else."
With a sullen face, Feng Yulu returned to her seat. When she looked up at everyone again, she wore a smile—though it was forced and strained—making Yun Kexin secretly admire her ability to change expressions as well as the Fu Family.
"Thank you for your kindness, Mother, but there is something I do not understand. Could you please enlighten me?"
"Of course," Zhuo Min replied with a gentle demeanor.
"How did this marriage proposal come about? Did Fu Shizi really agree?"
Yun Kexin's eyelashes fluttered; this was exactly what she wanted to know. She couldn't help but perk up her ears to listen.
"First, I must thank you, Sister-in-law," Zhuo Min smiled at Yun Kexin. "Because the first marriage proposal between the Duke of E State Mansion and the Duke of Yan's Residence brought our families closer together. I sent someone to inquire at your home. Third Madam has a nephew who is yet to marry, so I thought to ask your brother and Sister-in-law first. When I heard that Han Wangfu has a good background, I decided to wait. Before long, I received news that Third Madam sent word that Han Wang and the princess agreed to this marriage proposal and that a matchmaker could come to discuss it."
Yun Kexin thought to herself: Is that really how it happened? It seems you and the Fu Family have known each other for quite some time!
"Mother, what I meant was about Fu Shizi! Isn't he—" Feng Yulu emphasized loudly but suddenly paused, saying, "It can't be that Han Wang and the princess made this decision, forcing the Heir Apparent into it, right?"
Zhuo Min wasn't foolish; she understood her daughter's concerns and intentions. She pretended to be nonchalant and said, "What do you mean by being forced? Why do you speak so absurdly? It was Fu Shizi himself who agreed." Feng Yulu was taken aback: "Mother, is that true?"
"Why would I lie to you?" Zhuo Min said impatiently, waving the handkerchief in her hand and frowning. "You know Fu Shizi's temperament; unless he is willing, no one can persuade him otherwise."
Feng Yulu raised an eyebrow, her pride evident. So it was Fu Yihang who personally agreed to this marriage proposal. From now on, she wouldn't feel inferior in Han Wangfu; any rumors about childhood sweethearts could be dismissed as jokes as long as she didn't fall behind.
Yun Kexin thought: This is fine too; Feng Yulu and Fu Yihang are indeed "compatible," one mindless and the other eccentric. However, Yun Ran will suffer; being oppressed by such an arrogant main wife who won't tolerate any nonsense will likely make her life difficult.
Indeed, perhaps Zhuo Min also thought of Yun Ran; she restrained her smile and mused, "However, Fu Shizi is just preparing to take a concubine, so Rulu will have to endure for a while."
"What?" Feng Yulu jumped up as if her bottom were on fire, her eyes wide open. "Fu Shizi hasn't even married yet and is already taking a concubine? How can this be?"
"What is there to be concerned about?" Feng Hongrui's slow voice came through. "That woman is the Concubine Daughter of the Third House, a cousin of Fu Shizi. They have known each other for a long time, and she willingly became his concubine."
Willingly becoming a concubine? How disgraceful! Feng Yulu thought bitterly.
"There are indeed quite a few women who are 'childhood sweethearts' with Fu Shizi," Feng Yulu said with a cold smile, "but one cannot take a concubine before the marriage is settled; the legitimate wife must enter first."
Zhuo Min angrily retorted, "When did I ever say that Han Wangfu should allow Fu Shizi to take a concubine before marrying? Since the matter of taking a concubine was before our engagement, it naturally meant that the concubine would be brought in first. Now that the engagement has suddenly been settled, taking a concubine will naturally come after marrying the legitimate wife."
"Then what did Mother mean by asking me to endure?" Feng Yulu asked, still in a bad mood.
"Do I not understand your temperament?" Zhuo Min glanced at everyone and sighed. "If you misunderstand Fu Shizi, wouldn't that cause a ruckus? So I thought it best to clarify the situation for you, so you can be mentally prepared."
Only then did Feng Yulu smile lightly and say, "Daughter acknowledges her mistake and almost misunderstood her parents' intentions. Luer is unfilial; please forgive me, Mother."
"Enough, enough," Zhuo Min said with a light laugh as she looked at her daughter, who resembled her youthful self in both appearance and temperament. "Once you two siblings have settled your engagements and established your own families, I can finally enjoy my old age..."
Yun Kexin found it hard to understand why Fu Yihang would agree to this marriage. Was it truly his own willingness? With his proud and aloof nature, how could he so readily accept a woman who was once of illegitimate birth as his legitimate wife? It was too strange.
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