It's best not to offend women unless it's absolutely necessary.
Because men often care about gains and losses, and seriously consider whether they should do something that will not be rewarded, but women never think about these things.
For them, if they like something, they like it. Once they like something, it is too easy for them to invest too much energy in it and forget themselves.
Those who are loved are certainly happy.
But once this love turns into hate, or the person she loves does not love her, then the nature of the matter changes again.
A woman's jealousy, when severe, can destroy the world.
What's more, Princess Yonghe is a girl who has just lost the protection of Queen Fang. For him, asking her to lose Shen Chen now would be like asking for her life.
When a woman becomes cruel, she will never care about her future and will do anything.
Nanny Wang shuddered, feeling that her daughter's ability to understand people's minds had indeed improved. She couldn't help but feel a little disappointed: "If it weren't for that incident, if the imperial concubine was still alive, you wouldn't have to plan so painstakingly..."
Feng Shuyuan's expression changed little by little, and there was finally a moment of weakness and complexity in her eyes.
yes.
If nothing had happened to Concubine Feng and the Third Prince, if Marquis Rongchang had not died, if nothing had happened to the former Marquis Pingxi Shen Liang and Madam Feng, the Feng family would not have fallen to this point.
She wouldn't have to bring back Concubine Peng De's family members to serve them, nor would she have to flatter Concubine Peng De and say all the nice things she could.
The position of crown prince was originally supposed to belong to the third prince.
The ones who are now running rampant should be their Feng family.
But she was afraid to think about the past. She blinked her eyes to drive away the last bit of hesitation in her eyes and frowned: "You don't have to say these words anymore. There's no point in saying them."
Nanny Wang knew that she was sad, so she responded quietly and asked her, "If things get out of hand, I'm afraid we won't be able to put it off to the Wei family. We don't have to worry about the others, but Old Madam Wei is not easy to get along with. If she gets anxious, I'm afraid she'll do anything."
"Don't worry." Feng Shuyuan stood still and took a breath. "Who can she trouble? What does it have to do with us? Princess Yonghe forced me to invite him. After I invite him, it is Princess Yonghe who will deal with him. To put it bluntly, I just made a mistake of negligence. Can I compete with the princess? No storm will fall on us."
It is precisely because she can take revenge on Shen Chen while keeping herself safe that she is willing to act as the knife.
This is a good thing that kills two birds with one stone, and she has no reason to refuse.
As they were talking, news came from outside that an aunt had come from the palace to give gifts. Nanny Wang hurriedly helped her to wash and change her clothes, and followed her to meet Nanny Peng from the palace of Concubine De.
Because she often went to the palace to pay her respects and keep Concubine Peng De company, she was already very familiar with Nanny Peng. When she saw Nanny Peng, she smiled with two dimples showing and was about to bow with a smile.
Anyway, the girl from the Feng family always smiled when she saw people, and was gentle and polite to others. She was really a likable person. She also took care of the weak children in the family for Concubine Peng De, so Aunt Peng also smiled: "Recently, Bozhou has paid tribute to a batch of light yarn. The yarn is delicate. It feels like touching a cloud when you touch it. It looks like colorful clouds in the sky when you look at it from a distance. It is very beautiful. The queen was thinking about you, so she got a total of four pieces. She picked out an ice blue one and a lake green one, and asked me to send them to you, saying that you can wear them on your coming-of-age day."
Feng Shuyuan was flattered and thanked him immediately: "This is too precious... How can I accept it..."
Aunt Peng smiled, held her hand and patted it, with a meaningful look on her face: "What do you mean? You are the most favored descendant of the queen. Since you have reached the age of marriage, can the queen still be stingy? Just accept it."
Things had come to this point, so it was impossible to refuse. Feng Shuyuan continued to express her gratitude with a flattered look on her face, and then respectfully invited Madam Peng to have some tea.
Madam Peng took a sip of tea and put it down again, asking her casually, "I wonder if the arrangements for your coming-of-age ceremony have been completed? Is there anything else I can help you with? If so, please don't hesitate to ask. The Queen loves you."
This is to ask whether there will be any changes on Wei An's side.
Feng Shuyuan personally refilled her tea, shook her head and smiled, "Thanks to your grace, there is nothing wrong with that. It's just a coming-of-age ceremony, and it's so grand. Everyone in the Rongchang Marquis's mansion is already flattered. How dare you make more requests? Please rest assured, your majesty, I will never dare to lose your face."
Aunt Peng's smile deepened, and there was some appreciation in her eyes. As if she was just chatting, she asked her lightly, "I wonder when the day comes, after the coming-of-age ceremony, do you have any other plans for fun? The capital has been quiet for so long, it's time for something happy to happen, and you should have fun to your heart's content."
Feng Shuyuan understood and nodded to Nanny Wang beside her. She took a thin piece of Xue Tao paper from Nanny Wang and handed it to Nanny Peng respectfully, while explaining, "It's already been decided. After the coming-of-age ceremony, I plan to play polo."
Play polo
The Great Zhou Dynasty admired polo and cuju, and many women also dabbled in them. However, after the death of Empress Ming, who was an expert in these games, fewer and fewer people played them, for fear of breaking taboos.
It has been many years since the ladies from the duke's mansion played polo in such a grand manner. Aunt Peng was stunned when she heard this. She glanced at Feng Shuyuan, thought for a moment, and said, "Polo may be a bit dangerous."
Feng Shuyuan didn't say anything, but just laughed softly, and then said: "The princess learned from Aunt Xiao who was beside Queen Fang. Aunt Xiao was also a famous polo expert..."
Aunt Peng immediately understood what she meant, smiled at her, and then said, "Since the princess is also interested in this, then the queen will naturally give a prize. I hope you girls will have fun."
Feng Shuyuan smiled gently: "I will definitely live up to your high expectations and try my best to consider all the noble ladies and not bring shame to your reputation."
She is such a smart person who can understand people's thoughts. No wonder Peng Lingwei praises her so much and Concubine Peng De also admires and is close to her.
His words were vague, but his true feelings were clear. He is really not a good person.
Aunt Peng felt a little relieved from her worries - with such a capable helper, maybe this task wouldn't be that difficult to accomplish.
If Wei An could be dealt with without involving him in the palace, then Concubine Peng De's inner demon would be gone. This would be a great achievement for Concubine Peng De and also a great opportunity to win her favor.