Ling Mohan’s face was full of ingratiating flattery, eager to please.
Feng Jin looked at Ling Mohan with a hint of doubt. "Really?"
"Whether it's true or not, we'll know after a try."
Ling Mohan took Feng Jin's hand and quickly led her towards the room. After settling her on the bed, he began to massage her.
"How is it?" Ling Mohan asked obsequiously.
"Not bad, a little to the left… put some strength into it…"
Feng Jin's face was filled with enjoyment as she comfortably closed her eyes.
Being served felt truly wonderful…
"Young Madam, the Princess of Jing has arrived and is waiting in the main hall," Cai Qing's voice came from outside the door.
Feng Jin, who had been dozing, suddenly opened her eyes. Why would Lin Yuwei come at this time? Had something happened to Chu Chenyi's leg?
Thinking of this, Feng Jin quickly stood up. "I need to go and see what's happening."
Ling Mohan, whose pleasant interruption had been so abruptly halted, his expression gradually darkened. Why couldn't she choose any other time to come and stir up trouble?
"I'll go with you." If they could get rid of Lin Yuwei quickly, he could continue.
In the hall, Lin Yuwei sat on the right-hand chair with a troubled expression. Seeing Feng Jin, she hurried to meet her.
"What's wrong?" Feng Jin's sharp eyes noticed the tear tracks on Lin Yuwei's face and she asked.
Lin Yuwei simply shook her head, biting her lip in silence.
This made Feng Jin anxious. "Hurry up and tell me what happened. If you don't speak, what's the point?"
After a long pause, Lin Yuwei softly said, "The Empress just went to the Prince of Jing's residence…"
The Empress. Feng Jin's nerves instantly tightened. Why would she come to the Prince of Jing's residence without reason? What wicked plan was brewing in her mind?
"What did she go there for?"
"The Empress, under the guise of visiting, accused me of not having any results after being married for a long time. She also bestowed her maternal nephew, Wang Qin, upon the Prince of Jing as a concubine…"
"Did Chu Chenyi agree?" Feng Jin asked, her voice suddenly rising.
Lin Yuwei shook her head. "No… at first, the Prince of Jing did not agree, but the Empress forcefully kept her and also openly and indirectly accused me of being jealous…"
"Sister Feng Jin, I really don't know what to do. I came to find you."
Feng Jin fell into thought, organizing her ideas. "For the Empress to arrange a concubine for Chu Chenyi, it must be to keep an eye on him. Moreover, this concubine has a noble status, and you and Chu Chenyi cannot casually deal with her. Keeping her in the Prince of Jing's residence, regardless of whether Chu Chenyi has ulterior motives, is a disaster."
Feng Jin couldn't help but admire the Empress's planning. To have sat on the throne for so many years and to have only the Third Prince as the most viable heir among Emperor Xuanwen's sons, she truly had some real skill.
"That's right. It seems the Empress is already suspicious," Ling Mohan's thoughts aligned with Feng Jin's.
"Then… then what should we do? Chu Chenyi's leg still needs to recover, and with you constantly entering and exiting the Prince of Jing's residence, you will surely be noticed. If the Empress finds out, she will definitely target us."
After all, having not experienced such schemes and tricks, Lin Yuwei suddenly panicked, losing her composure.
"It's hard to guard against internal theft. Since we can't guard against it, let's eliminate this hidden danger."
Feng Jin's eyes were full of determination, and her whole body exuded a killing aura.
"After all, she is the Empress's niece, and she holds a significant position in the court. If we act without proof, it will surely stir up court affairs. If the Empress catches us in the act, she will counterattack, and that would be disastrous."
Lin Yuwei, after careful consideration, still felt it was not ideal.
"Since we must act, we must do so in a way that cannot be detected. We cannot rush. Once an opportunity arises, we will directly eliminate her."
Feng Jin always acted decisively and cleanly, never leaving any room for loopholes. This matter still needed to be considered carefully.
"It is inconvenient for me to go to the Prince of Jing's residence, but you can come out," Feng Jin said with a faint smile, her mind already formulating a plan. "Tomorrow, you find an excuse to bring the Prince of Jing to the Ling Mansion."
"But Wang Qin's temperament is arrogant. What if she insists on coming along…"
Feng Jin sighed and looked at Lin Yuwei with disappointment, as if she couldn't live up to expectations. "You are the Princess of Jing, the principal wife. Even if Wang Qin is the Empress's niece and her status is more noble, as long as she becomes the Prince of Jing's concubine, she is still a concubine. As the principal wife, you have a hundred ways to control a concubine. Go back and assert your authority as the Princess of Jing, and properly discipline Wang Qin."
"I… I'm worried…"
That Wang Qin was not easy to deal with. She wasn't afraid of Wang Qin, but she was worried that Wang Qin would escalate the matter to the Empress, and if she was blamed, Chu Chenyi would also be punished.
"What are you worried about? Dealing with a concubine, as long as you have reason and evidence, even if it reaches the Emperor or the Empress Dowager, it will be fine. Your marriage to Chu Chen was bestowed by the Empress Dowager. The Empress openly trying to force a concubine upon Chu Chenyi, I doubt she would dare to make too much of a fuss. Besides, you have the entire Marquis's mansion supporting you, so what is there to fear?"
After Feng Jin's guidance, Lin Yuwei instantly gained confidence.
"I know what to do. I need to go back to the Prince of Jing's residence first. Wang Qin will surely not be peaceful when she sees me leave."
"I'll go with you to see what kind of person this Wang Qin is."
Ling Mohan stepped forward, took Feng Jin's hand, and instructed, "I'll accompany you."
"It's a matter between women, why are you going? Don't worry, I'm just going to see what kind of person Wang Qin is. I definitely won't get into a fight with her. If it really comes to a fight, then you can help me vent my anger."
After saying that, Feng Jin pulled Lin Yuwei and walked outside.
Ling Mohan watched their retreating backs, shook his head, and sighed. Knowing Feng Jin's personality, it would be strange if they didn't fight.
"Young General, you're really letting the Young Madam go alone? I've heard that Wang Qin is not easy to deal with, she's arrogant and willful. What if the Young Madam suffers a loss?" Lu Shi said with deep concern.
"Suffer a loss… have you ever seen your Young Madam suffer a loss? If you have that much time, you might as well worry about Wang Qin's fate."
Ling Mohan only prayed that Feng Jin would show mercy and not beat Wang Qin to death.
…
"Sister, when you meet Wang Qin later, you don't need to pay attention to her. She's very talkative."
Lin Yuwei had crossed paths with Wang Qin several times, but she was always outmatched in verbal sparring.
"It's just that your temperament is too weak. Disrespecting the principal wife should be punished by caning. Directly administer the court caning and beat her half to death, then see if she dares to be so brazen."
A good beating would make her honest.
"I just worry that she'll complain to the Empress, so I've been appeasing her repeatedly."
"If you keep appeasing her, she will think you are easy to bully and will push her luck."
As soon as Feng Jin finished speaking, a sweet voice came through.
"Oh… I was wondering who it was. So it's the Ling Young Madam. You're quite a frequent visitor. What brings you to our Prince of Jing's residence?"