Chapter 372 - Feng Yuran’s Theory on Opportunism (1/2)

Chapter 372 Feng Yuran’s Theory on Opportunism

“That’s not up to you!” Feng Yuran smiled and then stood up suddenly. Mo Xuetong did not have the time to react before he swept her into his arms. He brought her to the couch and sat down with her in his arms. He pointed at the bowl of medicine on the table with a charming smile and said, “Tong’er, do you intend to drink it yourself or do you want me to help you?”

“Help?” Mo Xuetong pouted, feeling extremely melancholic!

He thought that pinching someone’s nose was considered helping. However, when she saw the determination in his eyes, she knew that she had to drink the medicine. He allowed her many concessions but insisted that she take the medicine. She picked up the bowl helplessly and looked at Feng Yuran bitterly. Then, she blinked her large eyes at him, looking wronged, and asked, “Do I really have to drink it?”

“Yes, hurry up!” Feng Yuran’s long eyes seemed to glimmer. He looked at her with a vague smile on his red lips.

This meant that he was about to do something if she did not take the medicine. Mo Xuetong sighed and picked up the medicine, accepting her fate. She chugged the medicine down. No, she must find out what Feng Yuran was hiding from her. Even though her health was poor, she did not need to take nouris.h.i.+ng herbs every day. Furthermore, he would not be so anxious!

There must be something going on!

She closed her eyes and put down the bowl. A candied fruit was stuffed in her mouth before she even opened her eyes. It was sweet and sour and immediately neutralized the flavor of the medicine.

She opened her eyes and glanced at Feng Yuran. She pushed him onto the couch and asked sweetly, “Your Highness, you’d better rest well. You have to rest well after taking the medicine so your leg can heal quickly.”

Feng Yuran leaned into the couch, dragging her along with him. Mo Xuetong fell onto the couch as well.

“I’ve just taken the medicine. Let us chat. What did you do today!” Feng Yuran’s voice was slightly louder as he laughed. It was obvious that he was in a good mood.

His voice was a little loud. Among the group of eunuchs standing outside, a few glanced around furtively. Then, they stopped moving and behaved just like the others.

It was time for them to switch s.h.i.+fts. Another group of eunuchs arrived to take over. Since Mo Xuetong was inside and they knew that the prince did not like it when others bothered them, they stood about a foot away.

Feng Yuran hugged her as they leaned back into the couch. “Is everything alright?” He reached out to pinch her soft pale cheeks with a smile. Since she did not go out, she wore simple home clothes. Her dress was blue and cinched in at the chest. She also wore a light snow-white, satin short coat. She looked tender, gentle and weak, like a lotus flower bud on the verge of blooming. She was beautiful and pure.

Her pouty red lips made her entire person even more sweet and charming!

Putting together purity, liveliness and sweet charms together made her extremely seductive! One could not help but dote on her. Feng Yuran looked at her and felt protective of her.

“The Empress Dowager wants to marry King of Xian’s niece to King Ning’s Manor. She will probably decree it in the next few days. Lady of Xian is not willing to and wants us to help!” Mo Xuetong’s eyes held a trace of laughter. She leaned into his chest and sought out a comfortable position as she blinked intelligently and laughed.

“What did you say?” Feng Yuran kissed her hair gently and asked her.

“Nothing much. I just said that I will pay more attention to the wedding gown and embroidery items. I already asked Mo Ye to find out more. The second daughter of Grand Secretariat w.a.n.g, w.a.n.g Xiuxiu’s younger sister went, as did Minister of Finance’s daughter.” Mo Xuetong said softly, telling Feng Yuran what Mo Ye found out.

Feng Yuran’s eyes were filled with mirth, a hint of mocking laughter flashed in his beautiful eyes. His red lips curled and he said, “The Empress Dowager is so anxious to find Feng Yuzhen powerful backing. Now that Third Brother is in trouble, the Ding General Manor will definitely be pulled to her side. With the help of the Grand Secretariat, King of Xian’s military power, and the finance ministry’s grains, the literati can help to ensure peace and the military power can help to strengthen the country. It would not be a problem even if they wanted to rebel.”

His tone was cold and his handsome face seemed to be carved out of stone. Even as he laughed charmingly, one could not feel a hint of warmth from him. The corners of his lips were tinged with bitter coldness and thought. He did not laugh openly as before.

“He will take his first consort from Grand Secretariat w.a.n.g’s family because his position is the highest and also because w.a.n.g Xiuxiu is already Feng Yuzhen’s. She’s pregnant and being sent to King Yan’s. If she really has a son, they have to find a way to get the child back to satisfy Grand Secretariat w.a.n.g. The other two will probably be second consorts!”

So there was still that. Mo Xuetong asked, not understanding, “Does Grand Secretariat w.a.n.g have so much power in court that the Empress Dowager will toss him an olive branch again and again?”

One of his daughters had married into King Yan’s Manor in a mix-up. The other was going to be married to King Ning. The Empress Dowager thought too highly of Grand Secretariat w.a.n.g. Even though he was in charge of the inner cabinet, he did not have all the say. Why was the Empress Dowager so certain about Grand Secretariat w.a.n.g then?!

“Grand Secretariat w.a.n.g and the Empress Dowager are cousins. The Empress Dowager’s mother and Grand Secretariat w.a.n.g’s mother are cousins. Their relations.h.i.+p was already pretty good many years ago. When the previous Emperor was still alive, Grand Secretariat w.a.n.g was promoted and he had not fallen even after serving two emperors. He intends to be an official who served three emperors!” Feng Yuran a.n.a.lyzed carefully.

So the two had such a relations.h.i.+p. Mo Xuetong understood now. Everyone knew that the Empress Dowager was from the Ding General Manor. However, not many knew that Grand Secretariat w.a.n.g had such a relations.h.i.+p with the Empress Dowager. Even though they were distantly related, this relations.h.i.+p, coupled with some other things would make Grand Secretariat w.a.n.g tilt obediently to the Empress Dowager’s side.

This was also why the Empress Dowager was so insistent that Feng Yuzhen married w.a.n.g’s daughter!

It seemed that Feng Yulei’s incident had prompted the Empress Dowager into action. She was no longer working in secret and was prepared to fight against Feng Yuxuan openly!

It was right, for the opportunity right now was the best.