Chapter 277: Chapter 279: The Noble Stepfather Candidate
Feng Zhao’an’s actions at that ti were seen by many as rebellious and unorthodox, yet in Feng Bailing’s view, Dongfang Li and Dugu Wu were not on the sa level at all. In that life, Dugu Wu eventually seized great power, and Dongfang Li’s ultimate fate was all too predictable.
With this in mind, Feng Zhao’an was a rare wise person.
Feng Bailing was sowhat surprised to see Feng Zhao’an in the Princess’ Mansion.
Feng Zhao’an, son of Aunt Xue, had been withdrawn along with Feng Zhanlian since the divorce between Feng Zhanlian and Dongfang Lianhua. Feng Zhanlian had since been in seclusion, while Aunt Xue had fallen seriously ill after Feng Xiangxue’s death. The couple had been relatively quiet of late.
Feng Zhao’an hadn’t been back to Chu City for long; if mory served, he had returned to the capital this ti to report his duties.
It wouldn’t be long before he would join Dugu Wu’s ranks.
“I ca to visit Mother. No matter what has happened between my parents, she raised with her own hands. She will always be my mother, and my eldest sister and fourth brother are also my family.”
Feng Zhao’an was the picture of respectful deanor.
Feng Xiangxue and Feng Zhao’an had been raised under Dongfang Lianhua’s care from a young age, with Feng Zhao’an always calling Dongfang Lianhua ‘Mother’ and referring to Aunt Xue as just that.
He was also very polite to Feng Bailing.
The Feng Bailing of the past would have been delighted to see Feng Zhao’an, but after learning of his identity, she really couldn’t muster any fondness for him.
This Feng Zhao’an was even more difficult to deal with than Feng Xiangxue.
The guard ntioned that he had been frequently visiting Dongfang Lianhua, which showed how deep and unfathomable his sches were, and frustratingly, Feng Bailing could not detect any flaws.
Moreover, since Feng Zhao’an’s return, Dongfang Lianhua’s attitude toward Li Mubei had changed.
Feng Zhao’an was eloquent, and who knows what he might have said to his mother.
“It’s good that you have this sentint. Your sister has just passed away, and there will be much for you to manage at Feng Mansion.”
Feng Bailing nodded at Feng Zhao’an, her words carrying a sense of estrangent.
Feng Zhao’an keenly picked up on this and did not say much more. After exchanging a few pleasantries, he took his leave.
Upon leaving the Princess’ Mansion, Feng Zhao’an lowered his gaze, his eyes revealing an indistinct aning.
This elder sister, she was sowhat wiser than before, no wonder she rejected the inconsequential Dongfang Li and married Dugu Wu, a True Dragon among emperors.
Unfortunately, she may not live to see the day Dugu Wu ascends the throne.
Feng Zhao’an looked up at Feng Mansion.
Feng Mansion was desolate and cold, resembling a dusty pearl losing its luster in Chu City after Feng Xiangxue’s fall from grace and Feng Zhanlian’s divorce.
“Second sister, don’t worry. I will surely avenge you,” Feng Zhao’an’s genial face montarily crossed with a trace of maliciousness.
Inside the Princess’ Mansion, Feng Bailing walked a few steps when she saw Nanny Su carrying a bowl of dicinal soup, walking over from the corridor.
Seeing Feng Bailing, Nanny Su showed joy and quickly ca forward to greet her.
“Princess Consort.”
“At ho, just call Miss. How is my mother?”
Feng Bailing waved her hand.
She was still unaccustod to the title of Princess Consort Wu.
She glanced at the dicinal soup; she could tell it contained Chuanqiong just by the sll.
“My mother’s blood pressure has risen again?”
“My Lady has been in a bad mood these past few days. Miss, you were gone for several days, and the dicine in the mansion just ran out. The prescriptions from outside don’t work, thankfully, you left so prescriptions and backup dicine.”
Nanny Su was full of worry.
They had thought that after the Miss was married off and the son ca back and divorced, Dongfang Lianhua would be happy, but who knew the Lady’s mood would turn sour instead.
These past days, she had been sighing continuously.
“Give the dicine. If I’m not mistaken, my mother is suffering from a heart condition.”
Feng Bailing took the dicine and pushed the door open.
“Nanny Su, I’m fine. There’s no need for dicine.”
As soon as she entered the room, she heard Dongfang Lianhua’s dejected voice.
“Mother, who has upset you? Let guess, it must be that rascal Luochen.”
Feng Bailing set down the dicine and approached.
Upon seeing her daughter, Dongfang Lianhua finally showed a smile on her face.
“That rascal Luochen is indeed annoying. It’s been several days; he leaves early and returns late. He’s been back for so long yet he hasn’t had a single al with . In such a vast Princess’ Mansion, I only have Nanny Su to talk to every day. How could I possibly be in a good mood?”
“Then you could have invited Brother Li over. If he kept you company practicing martial arts and archery, you wouldn’t be so bored.”
Feng Bailing teased.
Dongfang Lianhua was taken aback and pushed Feng Bailing’s hand away.
“You dare to joke about your mother.”
“Mother, I think Brother Li is quite good. He cos from a decent family and is upright and forthright, and doesn’t concern himself with your past. My brother and I are both grown up; you should let go and pursue your own happiness. A great man like him cos once in a lifeti.”
Feng Bailing spoke earnestly.
“But he is too good. Do you know who he is?”
Dongfang Lianhua sighed deeply, hesitated for a mont, then opened her makeup box and took out a letter.
“I originally thought he was just an ordinary noble. But about a dozen days ago, Zhao’an gave a letter, only then did I learn that he is the Crown Prince of Nanshe.”
Dongfang Lianhua indeed had a good impression of Li Mubei.
However, all these feelings ca to a halt once she found out his true identity.
“He is the Crown Prince of Nanshe?”
Feng Bailing was sowhat surprised, but not overly so.
Li Mubei’s deanor was out of the ordinary; it was clear he was no re commoner.
She just didn’t expect him to be the Crown Prince.
“Sooner or later, he will inherit the great rule of Nanshe. Soone like is not worthy of him.”
Dongfang Lianhua spoke despondently.
As an abandoned wife with two children, Feng Zhanlian had already deeply hurt her heart; she should not harbor any fantasies about n.
Feng Zhao’an let Dongfang Lianhua see the letter to dispel any lingering thoughts she might have.
“As a mother, all I wish for is for you and Luochen to have a good life. I’m not worried about you, but Luochen has recently joined the Mu Family Army. No matter how I try to persuade him, he doesn’t listen; talk to him if you get the chance.”
Prince Mu had always been targeting Dugu Wu.
Dongfang Lianhua had a very bad impression of Prince Mu and worried her son might go astray.
“I will find a way to persuade Luochen. Mother, can I take this letter with for now? I would like to ask Brother Li about it.”
Feng Bailing glanced at the letter Dongfang Lianhua had received. The script on the paper was delicate and small, resembling a woman’s handwriting.
Feng Bailing also prepared so blood pressure-lowering dicine for Dongfang Lianhua, and after ensuring she had taken it, she told her to rest for a while.
Before leaving the Princess’ Mansion, Feng Bailing made a stop at the East Garden. Having been away from the mansion for several days, the crops there had matured and needed to be harvested.
But as soon as she entered the East Garden, a figure bumped into Feng Bailing’s embrace.
“Princess Consort Wu!”
Dongfang Jin had not expected to encounter Feng Bailing here.
With a flustered expression, he tried to hide the porcelain bottle in his hand behind his back, but with a clang, the bottle fell to the ground and shattered.
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