Feng Jin paused and continued, "I don't expect you to believe me, but I hope you will act with fairness, and that would be best!"
She also had self-awareness, so it was better to clarify things early to avoid misunderstandings.
She wanted to spend her time in the Ling household peacefully.
"I... I didn't mean that..."
Ling Mohan caught the trace of disappointment in Feng Jin's eyes and opened his mouth to explain, but Feng Jin interrupted him directly.
"Alright, no need to say more. I have other things to do, you should rest early!"
Feng Jin stood up and walked towards the door. She took out a porcelain bottle from her怀 and placed it on the table: "This contains medicine to replenish blood, invigorate qi, and calm the nerves. Take it and sleep early."
After placing the medicine, Feng Jin turned and left without looking back.
Ling Mohan stood up and picked up the medicine bottle, his expression in his eyes unclear.
In the Feng Mansion's main hall, Feng Yuanping's face was ashen, his icy gaze fixed on Madam Sun and her daughter kneeling on the ground.
"How many times have I warned you to be cautious and prudent during this period? Years of planning ruined by you! The banquet at the Ling residence was full of royal nobles. After such a scandal, how can you still marry into the royal family!"
Feng Yuanping was disheartened. He could no longer count on that rebellious Feng Jin. He had originally thought Feng Ruoyan was sensible and her reputation was well-known, but who knew she would be so disappointing.
By doing such a disgraceful thing, she had completely shamed him.
"Father, my lifelong wish is to ascend the throne of Empress. I cannot fail at the last moment, Father!"
Tears streamed down Feng Ruoyan's delicate face, making her look truly pitiable.
"My Lord, you cannot blame Yan'er for this. Yan'er says someone pushed her down. My Lord, I think it must be that girl Feng Jin. She's holding a grudge because you withheld her betrothal gifts and framed Yan'er!"
"Bang!"
The white porcelain teacup shattered at Madam Sun's feet.
"Nonsense! You dare to mention the betrothal gifts again? Even ordinary peasant families wouldn't withhold their daughter's betrothal gifts. Don't think I don't know what you're planning. Aren't you just trying to use the Ling family's betrothal gifts as Yan'er's dowry!"
"After doing such a disgraceful thing, you even made that girl Feng Jin speak up in front of everyone. You and your daughter are truly an embarrassment!"
Feng Yuanping's anger surged, and he felt a rush of blood to his head, immediately becoming dizzy.
He slumped onto the chair. After a moment of calm, Feng Yuanping felt a little better.
"My Lord, what about Yan'er's marriage to the Third Prince?" Madam Sun asked tentatively.
"Don't even think about it. The Third Prince is the Empress's only legitimate son, and the Empress will not allow someone full of scandal to marry the Third Prince. Moreover, the Empress already favors her maternal nephew to be the Third Prince's consort."
"My Lord, we can't just let this marriage go, what about Yan'er..."
Feng Yuanping sighed, "I will try my best to mediate. Being a concubine would be a great fortune."
Looking at the disappointed mother and daughter, Feng Yuanping shook his head and sighed.
It was too late for regrets now.
"Mother, go and beg Father, and think of another way. I am the Prime Minister's legitimate daughter, how can I be a concubine?"
Concubines were of low status, and concubinage was equivalent to being bought and sold. Even the position of secondary consort was still that of a concubine. She would always be inferior. How could she endure such humiliation?
Madam Sun also panicked, desperately suppressing her emotions: "Yan'er, don't worry, there will be a way."
After a long pause, Madam Sun said, "There is still a chance to become the main consort, it depends on whether you are willing to go all out."
"I married Feng Jin into the Ling family to win over the Ling family and make them an aid for you to ascend to the throne of Empress. I didn't expect Feng Jin to publicly sever ties with the Feng family, and now you've had this incident. Yan'er, see if you can endure this humiliation for the sake of the Empress's throne."
Madam Sun whispered into Feng Ruoyan's ear.
"No, Mother, such a thing, this..."
Feng Ruoyan's face was filled with shame. How could she do such a thing? She was not yet married and was involved with a man. If this got out, the Feng family would truly be disgraced.
"You child, why are you so weak? As long as you capture the Third Prince's heart, even the Empress cannot stop you. Years ago, your grandmother, the previous one, fought and cried, not wanting me to enter the family, but she couldn't overcome your father. If I hadn't conceived you first, would I have this prestige today."
This was a path she had taken before and succeeded. That's why she dared to let Feng Ruoyan do it.
Reputation was superficial; only wealth and glory were real. Once she sat in the position of Prime Minister's wife, who would dare to mention past events to her?
Would they not all respectfully call her Madam?
"Mother, such a thing is too shameful."
Feng Ruoyan really couldn't do it. If her father knew, he would break her legs.
"I have protected you too well. Yan'er, the Feng family's reputation is not important; what is important is your wealth and glory. When you sit on the Empress's throne, everyone will kneel at your feet!"
"Yes, Mother!" Feng Ruoyan's red fingernails dug into her palm. Mother was right; only the Empress's throne was real.
"Also, the Ling family must become your support. You and Ling Mohan have a childhood sweetheart relationship. You must hold onto it firmly. If Feng Jin dares to obstruct you, then get rid of her!"
A trace of malice flashed in Madam Sun's eyes. Back then, she saw Feng Jin as weak and easy to bully, and not capable of anything, so she had kept her out of a moment of soft-heartedness.
If she obstructed her Yan'er from becoming Empress, then don't blame her for showing no mercy.
"I understand, Mother. I will visit the Ling residence tomorrow."
Feng Ruoyan was very confident. Based on her childhood sweetheart relationship with Ling Mohan, she definitely had an advantage over Feng Jin.
...
Feng Jin performed acupuncture on Ling Mohan as usual. Unlike before, this time they were both silent, especially Feng Jin, who moved like a machine, repeating her actions without emotion.
It wasn't until Lu Shi reported that Feng Ruoyan had come to visit that Feng Jin's hand holding the needle paused slightly.
Feng Ruoyan would never come to visit her for no reason, so her target must be...
Removing the silver needles from the man's leg, Feng Jin packed her acupuncture kit and said indifferently, "Your little childhood sweetheart has come to find you, so I will take my leave." She paused and continued, "Young General, please don't forget that you are a married man. I don't have the habit of sharing a husband with my sisters."
Lu Shi stood frozen. Madam was too fierce. Could such words really come from a woman's mouth?
Madam was constantly refreshing his understanding.
Ling Mohan's face turned ashen. This woman, couldn't she control her tongue?
He would be angered to death by Feng Jin one day.
After Feng Jin left, Lu Shi cautiously asked, "Young General, the eldest daughter Feng is still waiting outside..."
Ling Mohan took a deep breath, "Please have her wait in the front hall."