The words fell, and he beckoned. The attendants immediately presented the gifts.
When the red silk covering the top was lifted, Feng Yinwan's eyes fell on the gleaming golden objects below, and she immediately clicked her tongue.
"I never expected the Prince to be so generous."
She had already emptied a large half of his treasury, yet he was still willing to bring out something so precious. Could this be the legendary... vanity?
Meeting her gaze, which was full of inquisition, Ye Tinglan's handsome face sank, and his dark eyes cast a downward glance at her.
"Feng Yinwan, do I seem that petty in your heart?"
Feng Yinwan instinctively started to nod, but a chill suddenly ran down her neck. She looked up and saw him staring at her with an expression that said, "If you dare nod, I'll choke you to death." She immediately became sheepish.
Before she could utter "The boss is generous," Yu Shi and Feng Yiyi's eyes had already widened.
Gold and silver, precious jade and agate...
Since when did Feng Yinwan receive such high regard from Prince Mo?
Her gaze swept back and forth between Feng Yinwan and Ye Tinglan, and Yu Shi's mind was filled with unceasing questions.
Over there, Old General Feng glanced at the gifts indifferently and said in a deep voice, "Gold and silver, no matter how expensive, are hard to compare with true sincerity. If the Prince has sincerity, he should treat Wan'er well and not let her suffer any more grievances."
Grievances?
Ye Tinglan's brow furrowed almost imperceptibly.
This woman was arrogant and willful, daring to scheme against even him. He truly wondered who was the one suffering grievances!
Despite his thoughts, he pursed his lips and still replied, "Old General Feng, rest assured."
Seeing that he was cooperating and not shirking responsibility, Feng Yinwan was very satisfied. But before she could jump to the next topic, Yu Shi suddenly spoke.
"Yes, yes, Your Highness, you don't know. Your Lordship has always doted on Yinwan. Even though she is married now, he often speaks of her and cares for her deeply."
Her fawning smile paused for a moment, and her tone shifted, "I heard that something happened to Miss Qin at Your Highness's manor a few days ago, and Yinwan was suspected. I wonder..."
Seeing her bring this up in public, Old General Feng frowned. Before he could stop her, Ye Tinglan had already spoken in a deep voice.
"This matter has been investigated and cleared. It was I who wrongly accused the Princess. I have severely punished the instigator and publicly cleared the Princess's name."
His expression was calm, but his gaze towards Feng Yinwan carried a hidden sharpness.
Feng Yinwan tactically leaned back.
What are you looking at? I didn't snitch!
Hearing this, Yu Shi felt a pang of disappointment. Just as she was about to offer a few words of agreement, she saw Feng Yinwan look up.
"I did not make this matter public. Madam Yu, where did you hear about it?"
Where did she hear...
Of course, from Feise!
Yu Shi forced an awkward laugh, "I heard it from the servants."
"Oh? When I borrowed someone from my elder brother, I said it was to help Your Highness investigate this matter, but I never mentioned suspicion. Madam Yu, surely you couldn't have heard such talk from anywhere?"
"Speaking of which, this Princess previously detained the witness in my manor. When returning to the manor, the person suddenly escaped. I wonder if Madam Yu knows anything about this?"
Her beautiful eyes fixed on Yu Shi, their depth seemingly able to pierce the heart.
Yu Shi felt a prickle of guilt under her gaze, "Yinwan, you are discreet in your actions. How would I know these things..."
Feng Yinwan raised an eyebrow, "Is that so? But that old woman said that this matter was done by someone in the General's manor who cannot stand me."
She glanced indifferently at Feng Yiyi behind Yu Shi, and Feng Yinwan's lips curved into a smile.
"Earlier, second sister stole my sachet with the intention of framing me. Madam Yu, you said, could this matter also be her doing?"
Yu Shi's face changed color upon hearing this, and she suddenly panicked, "Yinwan, you must be mistaken..."
"Yiyi has already realized her mistake, and she has been kneeling in penance in the ancestral hall. How... how could she have had the opportunity to do such a thing!"
"Madam Yu means to say that second sister already has such thoughts in her heart?"
"No!"
Having been cleverly led into a trap, Yu Shi's face turned pale with fright.
"Yinwan, Yiyi is your sister. How can you think of her like that!"
Feng Yinwan scoffed, "Why is Madam Yu so serious? This Princess was merely speaking casually."
Yu Shi felt like spitting blood.
This little vixen actually said she was speaking casually!
What? Is this something that can be said?
She nervously dabbed at the sweat on her forehead, only to hear Old General Feng speak.
"Alright, let's not mention these things on such a happy day. It's getting late. Let's head to the dining hall."
Everyone filed out of the main hall one after another. Feng Yinwan yawned lazily and also got up.
Just as she was about to take a step, the light above her head dimmed. Ye Tinglan suddenly leaned in.
"What are you doing...!"
Feng Yinwan instinctively tried to dodge, but she saw his thin lips tighten, and he spoke somewhat awkwardly.
"Regarding the matter of the sachet, I wronged you."
His voice was extremely low, but Feng Yinwan still heard it clearly.
She was slightly stunned and raised her eyebrows in surprise, "Your Highness... is apologizing?"
Apologizing?
Ye Tinglan's expression froze.
He, a dignified War God, the most noble Prince Mo, when had the word "apologize" ever appeared in his dictionary?
And... to a woman who had forced him into marriage!
He must have been possessed by a demon just now to have said such a thing!
Seeing him pursing his lips tightly, his expression a mixture of emotions, Feng Yinwan, thinking he was embarrassed, kindly offered comfort.
"Your Highness need not apologize. This concubine has not taken the matter to heart."
After all, she had already compensated him with her actions!
Just as Ye Tinglan was about to erupt, he heard her magnanimous statement and was momentarily at a loss for how to react.
A flicker of awkwardness flashed across his face. As if to cover it up, he cleared his throat and then quickly strode out.
Feng Yinwan found his behavior perplexing. She frowned and had no choice but to follow.
The cooks at the Feng Manor were no less skilled than those at Prince Mo's manor. Even without the chefs from the Four Seas Cloud Banquet, the food was still delicious.
After a satisfying meal, everyone sat in silence. Just as Feng Yinwan was letting out a little burp, she heard a light cough beside her.
She paid no mind, picked up a handkerchief to dab the oil from the corner of her lips. However, the coughing grew louder, almost reaching her ear.
As she frowned, her forearm was suddenly pinched. Feng Yinwan gasped in pain and looked up to see Ye Tinglan covering his mouth, his handsome face almost red from coughing.
She immediately looked suspicious, "Your Highness, what's wrong? Choked on tea?"
Ye Tinglan's face darkened. He was almost driven mad by her.
How long had he been hinting? It was one thing that she didn't understand, but what kind of nonsense was she spouting!
He pursed his lips and stopped coughing, "It's getting late. Does the Princess wish to return to the manor?"
Hadn't he made it clear enough? Yet, Feng Yinwan shook her head without a second thought.
"No, I'm not going back. I'm staying at the General's manor for one more night."
What was even more outrageous was that she even dared to question him!
"Does Your Highness have something to attend to? If you do, you should return first. You don't need to concern yourself with this concubine."
Feng Yinwan thought she had spoken very considerately. Who knew that Ye Tinglan's lips would twitch fiercely upon hearing this.
Then, under Old General Feng's death glare, he gritted his teeth and said, "What could possibly be so important? Since it's a return visit, this Prince will naturally go and return with you."
Feng Yinwan looked at him as if she had seen a ghost and decided to slip away first.
"Father, I've finished eating. I'll go back and rest."
Just as Old General Feng was about to nod, he saw Ye Tinglan also stand up and follow closely behind, "Father-in-law, this Prince will accompany the Princess!"