Chapter 404 - The Brothers of the Ding Manor Marry off Their Daughters In King Chus Manor. (2/2)

Of course, they were even more suspicious that the Empress Dowager had been behind that. However, they did not have any evidence and they did not dare to argue with the Empress Dowager about it.

On the surface, they seemed to be compliant to the Empress Dowager and supported King Ning. However, the two brothers thought that King Chu, Feng Yuxuan, was more likely to become Emperor. Ling Fengyan had already married Feng Yuxuan. If she had a son, the relations.h.i.+p between the two factions would be even closer. Furthermore, if Feng Yuxuan became the Emperor, the child would be the true legitimate son of the palace. The child might be able to rule in the future.

The royal family of Qin would flow with the blood of the Ding General Manor. Just the thought of it overwhelmed the siblings of the Ding General Manor with excitement!

Meanwhile, Ling Fengyan would be n.o.bler than the current Empress in the future. After all, the current Empress did not have any sons. That would always be a mark against her.

Given Ling Fengyan’s beauty and grace, it would be easy for her to catch Feng Yuxuan.

However, what they had never imagined was that Ling Fengyan would die in the hands of w.a.n.g Yueyue. The woman had broken the relations.h.i.+p between King Chu and the Ding General Manor just like that. The two brothers of the Ding General Manor hated the Empress Dowager. If she had not done anything, would Feng Yuzhen dare to do something like that?

If the two brothers had not sworn to be loyal to the Empress dowager before the deathbed of their father, they would have already fallen out.

When they received news that Ling Fengyan had been poisoned to death by w.a.n.g Yueyue, the two brothers immediately shut themselves in the study and started discussing the matter. The conclusion they got to was that they must not lose their connection with King Chu no matter what would happen!

Ling Fengyan was not the only daughter from the Ling family!

With that thought in mind, and seeing how upset Feng Yuxuan was, Ling Hai felt satisfied. The sadness he felt at the pa.s.sing of his daughter lightened. He helped Feng Yuxuan into a seat and then leaned over. He said sorrowfully, “Your Highness, I can see how much you love my daughter. Thank you, Your Highness. The Ling family is not fated with Your Highness!”

He turned Ling Fengyan into the Ling family! His intentions were clear!

“It is all my fault. I did not take notice of her and managed to let that evil woman succeed. Father-in-law, I will definitely seek revenge for Fengyan.” Feng Yuxuan was very upset and he clutched his chest with his b.l.o.o.d.y hand. He was very agitated, and coupled with his hoa.r.s.e voice, he seemed to have been dealt a severe blow. He seemed unable to express how he felt with his words and was unlike the usual gracious and elegant King Xuan.

Ling Hai noted all of this and was secretly delighted. It seemed that the plan his elder brother mentioned would not be an issue. As long as King Chu was unable to forget his love for Feng Yan, this matter would be a done deal. His mind was full of plans and he completely forgot his sadness.

“Your Highness, please don’t say things like that. If Yan’er knows how much you love her, she would definitely feel grateful to you. Your Highness, when Yan’er was still alive, she had once said jokingly that if she pa.s.ses on, she hopes that her younger sister would be able to serve you so that she would not let you done. She does not need you to give her status and only hopes that she can take care of you. Your Highness, I did not expect that she would pa.s.s on just like that after saying that. I, I… My heart hurts so badly!”

Ling Hai hit his chest and cried while he spoke.

There was a message lurking beneath what he said. Ling Fengyan’s younger sister was Ling Rui’er, who was also the legitimate daughter of a duke’s manor. If she were to truly marry into a king’s manor, how could they not give her status? Furthermore, King Chu loved Ling Fengyan deeply and would not allow her younger sister to suffer. The position of King Chu’s first consort would still end up in the Ding General Manor. They would still be able to support Feng Yuxuan secretly.

Even though Ling Fengyan had been replaced by Ling Rui’er, they were both legitimate daughters of the Ling family. They would become the empress in the future and the child they had would be the legal eldest son… When he thought of that, Ling Hai could not help the flash of satisfaction that pa.s.sed his eyes.

Feng Yuxuan noticed the look of satisfaction and a hint of ridicule flashed in his eyes. He said sadly, “Father-in-law, how can you say that? I was the one who let Fengyan down. After I send Fengyan off, I will ask Father to grant my marriage and ask to marry Fengyan’s younger sister as my first consort. I will not forget Fengyan’s love for your son-in-law.”

He had changed the way he addressed himself to “son-in-law”, making their relations.h.i.+p sound close and affectionate.

Ling Hai grew even more pleased and he pretended to sob for a while longer. Then, he left, satisfied, and about to prepare for Ling Rui’er’s impending marriage. Ling Fengyan’s death meant that the royal family owed the Ding General Manor. As long as King Chu asked to marry Ling Rui’er, it would not be an issue for the girl to enter King Chu’s manor. Even though Ling Rui’er would be King Chu’s second wife, and there would not be a big celebration, she was still the legitimate daughter of the Ding General Manor. They would not allow others to look down on her. As such, he would have to return and quickly get her dowry made.

He had already gotten over the death of his eldest daughter. She was already dead and no longer had value. It had not been easy for him to cry earlier.

Feng Yuxuan smoothed out his pained expression as he watched Ling Hai leave, pleased with himself. Feng Yuxuan’s expression turned dark and a cold smile appeared on his lips. Ling Fengyan, who had cuckolded him was dead and was being exchanged with the obedient and stupid Ling Rui’er. He had not made a loss at all. Ling Fengyan had dared to plot against him and embarra.s.s him on the day of their wedding. He would not have let her live no matter what would happen.

Feng Yuxuan felt annoyed when he thought of that s.l.u.t. If that s.l.u.t had not wanted to drag Mo Xuetong down with her as she was dying, nothing like this would have happened. Feng Yuzhen would not have been able to escape. However, the current situation was not bad either. A chasm had appeared between the Ding General Manor and Feng Yuzhen. Feng Yuxuan would see how much more power Feng Yuzhen had to fight him.

“Your Highness, the servants are asking if you want to see the lady.” A little eunuch asked cautiously.

Ling Fengyan’s body had been brought back long ago. They had to clean it and was waiting for it to be placed in the coffin. In the Qin Kingdom, it was said that the deceased had to be placed in a coffin with their family present before they can be reincarnated. If they did not have any family to place them into the coffin, they would be reincarnated as beasts. As such, the steward has asked the little eunuch to ask the prince.

“It’s alright. Help me bathe and get changed. Then, send some wine and food in. I have not yet eaten.” Feng Yuxuan flicked his sleeves and walked into the room.

“Yes.” The little eunuch did not dare to say anything else and hurried to carry out his orders.

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