Princess Mingxia was discussing the matter in detail with Feng Bailing, while Princess Consort Shun’s emotions were also very complex.
Although Princess Consort Shun didn’t like Dongfang Yong, he was, after all, Prince Shun’s son. She had promised Prince Shun himself that she would take good care of everything and everyone in Prince Shun’s Mansion.
It had not been easy; Dugu Wu had finally married a Princess Consort, and Princess Mingxia ca into a good marriage, but then Dongfang Yong caused such a scandal. If the disgraceful matter of a brother marrying his forr sister-in-law spreads, the reputation of Prince Shun’s Mansion would be ruined.
Take in concubines for Dugu Wu?
Feng Bailing’s expression changed at once, and Dongfang Yong next to her snorted coldly.
"This is none of anyone else’s business, I will marry Chunchun."
"You’re dreaming."
Princess Consort Shun said, infuriated.
She still had a son and a daughter who were unmarried. If Dongfang Yong made such a fuss, how would her Chunchun and Xiaxia marry in the future?
Right now, there was only one solution.
Princess Consort Shun took a deep breath, looking at Feng Bailing with a face full of loving kindness.
"Bailing, I know you are a person of great understanding and righteousness. You have t Nalan Chun; she is also pretty decent, doesn’t cause trouble or compete for favor on ordinary days. Why don’t you be magnanimous and take her in? Then you will also have soone to serve Prince Wu alongside you in the future."
Feng Bailing sneered in her heart.
She had just returned and a concubine was already being offered to her on a plate. The Grandmaster Mansion and Princess Consort Shun were really playing a clever ga.
"Princess Consort, I cannot decide on the matter of taking concubines. Let’s wait for Dugu Wu to return and ask him what he thinks. After all, it was he who married Nalan Chun initially."
Feng Bailing was annoyed at heart, blaming Dugu Wu for foolishly marrying Nalan Chun back then.
Speaking of which, Nalan Chun was quite beautiful, and she was also Nalan Yan’er’s younger sister. If her illness was really cured, Dugu Wu might be willing to take her in.
Anyway, she had no intention to really share a husband with Nalan Chun.
Feng Bailing felt very uncomfortable inside, and when she left the Flower Hall, she was rather distracted and uneasy.
At this mont, Feng Xiaoli and Dugu Xiaojin, the siblings, ca over, with Dugu Xiaojin carrying big and small packages of gifts.
Dugu Xiaojin noticed the displeasure on Feng Bailing’s face and asked curiously.
"Queen Mother, what’s wrong?"
Feng Bailing forced a smile.
"It’s nothing, just a little weary from the journey. You brought so many gifts, the Princess’ nanny must be very pleased. Let’s go to the Princess’ Mansion now."
Feng Bailing had been away from Chu City for a while, and her mother, Dongfang Lianhua, had also sent several letters in the anti. Feng Bailing missed Dongfang Lianhua quite a bit.
She temporarily put aside the unpleasantness in her heart, and the three of them went together to the Princess’ Mansion.
Inside the Princess’ Mansion, upon hearing that Feng Bailing and her children were coming, Dongfang Lianhua quickly put down the letter in her hand. She wiped her reddened eyes. Nanny Su by her side looked at her with both distress and helplessness.
After a while, Feng Bailing walked in with the two children.
Feng Bailing imdiately noticed that Dongfang Lianhua seed a bit off as she entered.
She couldn’t help feeling puzzled and looked at Nanny Su.
Nanny Su sighed and shook her head, pursed her lips to signal Feng Bailing to ask Dongfang Lianhua herself.
"Mother, what’s wrong with you? Is it because Luochen has gotten into trouble again?"
Feng Bailing hadn’t seen Feng Luochen since she returned to the Princess’ Mansion. Logically, both Luochen and Dongfang Yong should have been back in Chu City a few days ago. That boy couldn’t have gotten into trouble already, could he?
Dongfang Lianhua forced a smile and shook her head.
"I’m fine. It’s the events of these past few months—I’ve heard all about them from Luochen. You all suffered quite a bit in Qinghe City."
Although Dongfang Lianhua resided in Chu City, her heart was entirely in Qinghe City. Her dearest children were there, and furthermore, that person was also in Qinghe City.
Thinking of that person, a montary vacancy flashed across Dongfang Lianhua’s eyes, which Feng Bailing caught.
She asked Nanny Su to take Feng Xiaoli and Dugu Xiaojin out first while she stayed to sit by Dongfang Lianhua’s side.
"Queen Mother, what exactly is wrong with you? Is there sothing that even I can’t be inford about?"
Dongfang Lianhua was asked by her daughter and her expression gradually dimd as she gave a wry smile.
"It’s nothing, really. In truth, I should have anticipated this. I’ve heard he is about to get married."
Feng Bailing was shocked.
"Are you talking about Brother Li?"
The only person that could make Dongfang Lianhua so distressed was indeed Li Mubei.
Feng Bailing rembered that when she left Qinghe City, the people from Nanshe had already departed.
With Li Mubei’s character, he would have surely said goodbye before leaving. Yet this ti, he seed to have left in a hurry, not even having the chance to inform anyone—a very unusual circumstance.
"Mother, have you heard so rumor? I t Brother Li in Qinghe City, and he never ntioned anything about getting married."
Feng Bailing could see that Li Mubei was sincere towards Dongfang Lianhua; it was unlikely he would suddenly change his mind.
"Ah Ling, you’re still too young. Sotis, matters of the heart can’t always go as one wishes. Li Mubei may not be the sentintal type that clings to one love, but he is the Crown Prince of Nanshe. And I, though a Princess, am a divorced woman who has been cast aside. Even if his feelings for are genuine, the Nanshe Royal Family would never allow him to marry ."
A hint of sorrow flickered across Dongfang Lianhua’s brow.
After Li Mubei left, Dongfang Lianhua would occasionally think of him, realizing that she had developed feelings for the handso man.
She had originally planned to—once Ah Ling and Luochen both had settled down—if Li Mubei was still waiting for her, she would bravely take a chance.
Yet, what she had awaited was the news of Li Mubei’s wedding.
"Mother, don’t be upset just yet. I will send soone to inquire into Brother Li’s situation. I believe Brother Li is not that kind of person; he will surely give you an explanation."
Feng Bailing consoled Dongfang Lianhua a few words and her mood slightly improved.
They then talked about so matters in the Imperial Palace, including the new Noble Princess Consort.
Dongfang Lianhua hadn’t t the new Noble Princess Consort yet, only heard that her surna was Dugu and that the Emperor fell for her at first sight, showing her great affection.
Dugu?
Feng Bailing froze for a mont.
Feng Bailing was about to ask in detail when she saw Nanny Su co in.
"Princess, Princess Consort, soone from Feng Residence, Aunt Xue, has co again. This ti, she wants to borrow so dicine and silver."
People from Feng Residence?
Seeing Feng Bailing’s displeased look, Dongfang Lianhua hurriedly explained.
"Look at my mory, I forgot to tell you. Ever since the last ti Feng Zhanlian had an incident on the street, he has been bedridden. To pay for his dical treatnt, Aunt Xue sold the Feng Mansion. Feeling sorry for them, I bought that half of Feng Mansion and left them a wing room to live in."
Dongfang Lianhua sighed softly. She once hated Aunt Xue and Feng Zhanlian to the bone, but seeing their current plight, she still felt compassion.
After hearing this, Feng Bailing frowned.
"Mother, you shouldn’t have sheltered that family. Have you forgotten how they treated us before?"
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