"Aunt Sun, you're still acting at a time like this. I truly admire your acting skills. It's a shame you're not in a troupe, performing on stage."
It felt so satisfying, especially seeing Feng Yunping and Madam Sun, that pair of scoundrels, turn pale with anger. Feng Jin felt even more pleased.
Feng Yuanping clenched his fists tightly, sighed softly, and said in a gentle tone, "Let's not dwell on past events. Come with us to see your sister first."
For Feng Yuanping to tolerate such humiliation and still insist she go see Feng Ruoyan, there had to be something fishy going on.
After some thought, Feng Jin agreed to go with them to the Third Prince's manor to see Feng Ruoyan.
Feng Jin was well-prepared for the visit, bringing more than a dozen servants, maids, and attendants.
"You're making such a grand entrance?" Feng Yuanping looked at the dozen or so people behind Feng Jin with surprise. He thought even a princess wouldn't travel with such a retinue.
Feng Jin was unconcerned. "I'm pregnant now, more so than before. Naturally, I must be extra cautious about everything, especially when visiting Feng Ruoyan. Who knows what she might do if she goes mad upon seeing me and attacks me? If my husband holds me accountable, who can bear the consequences?"
As soon as she finished speaking, Feng Jin, ignoring everyone's astonished gazes, got into the carriage with Cai Qing's assistance.
"Young Madam, perhaps we should just go back. This maid has a bad feeling about this."
Cai Qing felt an unsettling sense of unease. Feng Ruoyan had always been at odds with the Young Madam, having harmed her many times, both openly and in secret. Who could guarantee she wouldn't try to harm the Young Madam again?
Especially now that the Young Madam was pregnant, she needed to be extra cautious.
"Don't worry. We're going to visit. If anything truly happens, the Third Prince's manor and everyone present will not escape responsibility. Moreover, we've brought so many people; we can form a circle around me to ensure my safety."
Feng Jin was also constantly trying to figure out what their intentions were. Only upon arrival would she know.
Upon reaching the Third Prince's manor, Feng Jin alighted from the carriage, surrounded by her entourage.
Feng Ruoyan's courtyard was heavily guarded, but the Empress's imperial retinue was not present outside the courtyard.
It seemed the Empress wasn't here for Feng Ruoyan's lost child, but rather for Liu Menghan.
"Young Madam, we shouldn't go in. There's a strong smell of blood inside, and it's considered inauspicious after losing a child."
Cai Qing worriedly blocked Feng Jin, seeing the place as a tiger's den and a wolf's lair. She couldn't let the Young Madam go in.
"There are too many people inside, and we can't push our way through. Let's wait outside for a while."
Feng Jin didn't want to squeeze inside either. It was better to sit outside and enjoy some peace.
People were coming and going, and no one paid any attention to Feng Jin sitting in the pavilion outside until much later. A maid then walked up to Feng Jin, curtsied slightly, and said, "Young Madam Ling, the Prince Consort requests your presence."
The Prince Consort, wasn't that Liu Menghan? Feng Jin had no dealings with her. Why would Liu Menghan want to see her?
"Please convey my regards to the Prince Consort. I came here to visit my half-sister. I cannot leave without seeing her. Once this matter is concluded, I will personally visit the Prince Consort's manor."
She didn't want to get involved with Liu Menghan. In her opinion, Liu Menghan was no different from Feng Ruoyan; both were people with ill intentions. She detested dealing with such people; even a few words would disrupt her mood for the entire day.
"Since Young Madam is unwilling to come, do not blame this servant for being rude." The maid's demeanor changed instantly. The accompanying matrons and guards surrounded Feng Jin and her party.
Feng Jin scanned them with a cold gaze. "What? Is the Third Prince Consort going to forcibly abduct me?"
"This servant is merely acting on orders to invite Young Madam to a gathering with the Third Prince Consort. Please understand the difficulty of this servant's task."
Feng Jin snorted dismissively. "Is this how your Prince Consort entertains guests? This is my first time encountering such a situation."
"Please accompany us."
"You're going too far! Do you really think the Ling family has no one?" Cai Qing exclaimed angrily. Was the Third Prince Consort bullying them like this?
Feng Jin reached out and pulled Cai Qing back, shielding her. "Since the Third Prince Consort wishes to see me, then lead the way."
She had nothing to fear. The grand procession she had made on her way here meant half the capital knew she had arrived at the Third Prince's manor. She figured the Third Prince Consort wouldn't dare do anything to her.
Upon arriving at the courtyard, the Third Prince Consort, Liu Menghan, greeted Feng Jin with a smile. "I've long heard of Young Madam Ling's beauty, but unfortunately, I've never had the chance to meet you. Today, when the servants in the manor mentioned that Young Madam was here to visit her sister Ruoyan, I presumptuously asked a maid to invite Young Madam for a gathering. Please do not blame my abruptness."
Feng Jin inwardly rolled her eyes, her smile becoming even colder. "The Prince Consort is too kind. It's just that the manner in which the Prince Consort invited someone is truly grand. If it were someone with a weaker disposition, they would likely have been terrified and unable to stand steady."
Liu Menghan was not a fool and naturally understood the sarcasm in Feng Jin's words.
However, she maintained a smile on her face, showing no hatred due to Feng Jin's words. "Young Madam is indeed fond of joking. I felt an immediate sense of kinship with Young Madam from the first moment I met you. Young Madam is much easier to get along with than Sister Ruoyan."
Feng Jin's smile was strained, and she inwardly sneered. Feng Ruoyan is your love rival. Who would genuinely be friendly with a love rival, especially when she is someone your husband truly favors?
Liu Menghan probably wished for Feng Ruoyan's disappearance every day. She put on such a benevolent and gentle facade.
She pretended every day; wasn't she tired? If it were her, she would reveal her true colors within two days. Feng Jin truly admired Liu Menghan's forbearance.
"The Prince Consort is the main wife, and Feng Ruoyan is a concubine. You both serve the same husband. Naturally, you would find her difficult to get along with, but that's only natural. If it were my husband who took a concubine and was intimate with her every day, I would definitely not tolerate it. In a moment of impulse, I might even find an excuse to sell off that concubine."
Feng Jin sighed and continued after a pause, "Speaking of which, it is indeed fortunate that the Prince Consort has such a good temper that she can endure the Third Prince's affection for Feng Ruoyan. She even allowed her to get pregnant before you. It is her good fortune to have a mistress like you."
Liu Menghan's expression grew increasingly grim, but she still maintained a fake smile. "Young Madam is indeed fond of joking."
"I'm not joking. These are my heartfelt words."