Chapter 363 - Anhe Palace and Consort Xian’s Past (2/2)

Feng Yuran spoke calmly and lightly. Mo Xuetong’s heart hurt for him when she heard that. When would a consort say something like that? If her family had not behaved so badly, why would she raise such a request? One could see that Consort Xian truly had no choice. In a city filled with n.o.bility, the He family wanted to take the top spot just by using the name of a consort. They had truly underestimated the other n.o.ble families.

If Consort Xian had not moved fast, the He family might not only implicate her, they might even bring death to the whole family. Consort Xian did not do anything wrong in her position. Even if she were their biological daughter, she would also make such a request. With Consort Xian in the palace, the He family would have been able to live wealthily if they did not make any serious mistakes. This would have repaid them for bringing her up.

“That’s the end of the He family?” If the He family was smart enough, they would not have done something like that. The capital was filled with n.o.bility. The distant family of a consort who had become wealthy through her was not something great. While others might be aware of this, the He family might not necessarily be aware of that.

“How would they return just like that? They said that Mother was ungrateful and they cried and made a fuss. They asked Mother to beg Father to forgive them and not chase them away. Furthermore, they also spread the news about how unfilial Mother was. It caused a furor. I had only been just born then and Mother was afraid that I would be harmed. She took care of me and had no time to be bothered with them. After that, I heard that Father chased them away. Not long after that, Mother fell ill and pa.s.sed away!” Feng Yuran did not sound angry. There was no anger in his voice and only a hint of coldness in it.

Mo Xuetong hugged his muscular waist tightly. She buried her head in his chest. Her heart truly hurt for him!

On the surface, Feng Yuran seemed arrogant and unrestrained. It seemed as if he did not care about anything. However, he was born in the royal family. How could he have survived without a facade?

There were so many princes who were born and they had all died, leaving only three behind. Some of them might have been born ill but it was impossible for so many male children to all have died without anyone being able to cure them. The palace had all sorts of precious medicine, yet not many male children survived. One could see how dangerous it was in the palace.

In her past life, she had also died of unnatural causes because of the struggles in the back courtyard. It was just a small back courtyard and that had happened. Then what about the palace? It was such a big place. There were so many women who would do anything for power and affection. A consort who did not have the support of her family and had given birth to a son would be placed in a perilous situation since she had to protect him.

“Then there was no contact with them after that?”

“The He family would come to the capital to express their goodwill from time to time ever since I returned to the capital and had my own manor. More than one person from the He family came to our wedding.” Feng Yuran laughed coldly. “They not only came, but they also brought two of my female cousins along. They must have come after they heard of my reputation.”

Mo Xuetong fell silent. What was Feng Yuran’s reputation like? He was licentious and unrestrained and would bring any woman he saw back to his manor. The He family had brought their daughters here because of that. They still could not forget the wealth and prosperity the royal family could bring them!

“Tong’er, we don’t have to care about them. I have arranged for them to stay outside. I will not accept them even if they come to the manor. They hope to strike it rich through me, but they are just dreaming.” Feng Yuran’s voice was dark and cold. He stood up, helped Mo Xuetong up and they left.

Mo Xuetong had a sudden thought. She tugged on Feng Yuran’s sleeve and asked, “Have they left?”

“Why would they leave before they achieve their goals? They even sent someone here with an invite this morning.” Feng Yuran blinked; his long lashes fluttered. His skin was a smooth as jade and he was handsome and charming. Yet, he seemed evil and cold.

Why would they leave before they manage to send their daughters to his manor? It was obvious that they wouldn’t give up before they attained their goals. That’s alright. He would watch on and see what kind of fuss they would make. He wanted to see if the person in Mingyue Palace would react…

“You don’t have to bother yourself with them. They will leave after some time.” Feng Yuran pinched Mo Xuetong’s hand and said somewhat apologetically when he realized that this might implicate Mo Xuetong. There were some things that he would naturally take care of. “The He family has nothing to do with you. So you don’t have to care about them.”

“That’s not too good. After all, they are your uncle’s family. Furthermore, they did not make much trouble. What would others say about you if you stop your family from entering the manor?” Mo Xuetong’s lips twitched upwards and she smiled beautifully.

“My reputation has never been good!” He said righteously.

“It’s different now. Didn’t Father tell you to enter politics!” Mo Xuetong gave him the side-eye and teased him. Earlier on, Emperor Zongwen seemed to be pressuring her and making her take care of Feng Yuran. She had to place her focus on Feng Yuran. However, Feng Yuran did not seem to agree.

Feng Yulei had been punished while Feng Yuxuan was promoted. However, Emperor Zongwen did not seem to be very satisfied. If not for what happened last night, would Feng Yuxuan have a part in it? If so, Emperor Zongwen definitely would not have been satisfied with him!

“You la.s.s.” Feng Yuran did not agree nor disagree. He patted her head affectionately and brought her out with him.

This was not a good place to have a conversation.

The horse carriage was already waiting outside. Mo Xuetong got onto the horse carriage and a little eunuch helped Feng Yuran in.

They had only arrived at the manor when the gifts from the palace arrived. They were from Emperor Zongwen, the Empress, and the Empress Dowager. The eunuchs placed the gifts down politely and congratulated Feng Yuran. Mo Xuetong got Mo Yu to give them the red packets that they prepared. The little eunuchs turned to leave happily after they received the red packets.

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