If it had been the former Feng Yunshu, she would have long been used to meekly accepting everything and naturally wouldn't have said much. As the saying goes, one picks on the weak. Feng Manshu had surely taken this to heart.
However, the current Feng Yunshu was different.
Feng Yunshu could see the great affection the First Lady had for her precious daughter. She couldn't help but secretly mock in her heart. Truly, like mother, like daughter. These mother - daughter duo were exactly cut from the same mold!
"Hehe, I remember that Manshu has been child - like since childhood. Naturally, I won't argue with her. After all, children say whatever comes to their minds..."
With Feng Yunshu's words, the expressions of Feng Manshu and the First Lady froze slightly and became rather embarrassed.
Was that all? Of course not.
Feng Yunshu gave a gentle smile. With red lips and white teeth, she slowly said, "Manshu isn't young anymore, right? Perhaps it's precisely because of her child - like nature that she's still an old maid at such an age. Hehe..."
Helan Yanting had been silently standing beside Feng Yunshu. Initially, he hadn't reacted to the taunts of Feng Manshu and her mother. But after hearing what Feng Yunshu said, he slightly raised his eyebrows and glanced at Feng Yunshu beside him.
Feng Yunshu's voice was neither too loud nor too soft, but it was sharp beneath its gentleness. The on - lookers who had noticed the commotion here naturally heard her words.
Feng Manshu's face immediately changed. She glared at Feng Yunshu and said, "Feng Yunshu, what do you mean by that? Explain it clearly!"
"Sister, whatever you think it means, that's what it means."
"You!"
Obviously, Feng Yunshu's unreserved counter - attack caught Feng Manshu off guard. She was so angry that she was speechless. Immediately, she turned to the First Lady for help. "Mother, listen! She's clearly mocking me! What she said is so offensive!"
At this moment, other aristocrats and dignitaries from the palace rushed to the palace gate. Seeing the excitement here, they naturally gathered around.
"Aren't these the two daughters of Prime Minister Feng's family?"
"I've always heard that Feng Yunshu, the legitimate daughter of Prime Minister Feng, has an unlucky birth date and a fierce fate. She's been in poor health since childhood and even forced Lord Helan to marry her for the sake of warding off evil. Such a thing is quite a strange story in our Dan Kingdom over the years!"
"They say that the legitimate daughter of Prime Minister Feng has a perverse personality. I don't think this second daughter is any better..."
Hearing the people around whispering, the First Lady's face darkened for a moment. But soon she put on a kind smile and looked at Feng Yunshu. "You two sisters have loved to bicker since childhood. Now that you're married, Yunshu, you can't be so naughty anymore. Since you're Lord Helan's wife, you should act like a princess."
"Manshu, come with mother into the palace. We can't miss this palace banquet."
Feng Manshu wanted to say something else. But when she turned and saw the First Lady's expression, she had to give up reluctantly. She glared at Feng Yunshu angrily and then turned around and followed her mother in.
Looking at the backs of the mother - daughter duo, Feng Yunshu sneered in her heart. Although she, a cultivator, hadn't become an immortal yet, she had lived for nearly a hundred years. A mere yellow - haired girl? She would have to wait at least a few more decades to challenge her.
"Madam, don't take it to heart. It's almost time. Let's go in."
Helan Yanting's voice was a bit weak. As soon as he spoke, he coughed again. "Cough, cough, cough..."
Hearing him cough like this, Feng Yunshu couldn't help but worry. Could he really have an incurable disease?
But it didn't seem right. After all, Feng Yunshu had practiced for nearly a hundred years, and looking at his face, he didn't seem short - lived.
However, there was another way to more accurately judge whether he was really ill. Feng Yunshu was considering whether she should find an opportunity to secretly feel his pulse.
While thinking, the two had entered the palace.
On the way to the palace banquet, from time to time, people came up to congratulate Feng Yunshu and Helan Yanting. "Lord Helan and the princess are truly a perfect match. Congratulations!"
"Congratulations to Lord Helan and the princess on their union. May you have a son soon..."
Feng Yunshu listened to these people saying words of congratulations, but the tone sounded so perfunctory. She secretly glanced at Helan Yanting beside her from the corner of her eye to see his attitude.
Helan Yanting had a smiling face all the way. He thanked these well - wishers gently, looking as if he was really in a good mood at this moment.
However, his face still looked pale and gaunt. He would cough several times with each sentence. His robe was a bit loose, and when the night wind blew, it seemed as if he would sway.
When they were almost at the main hall, three young men in brocade robes stepped forward and blocked their way.
One of the men in a dark red brocade robe stepped forward, raised his eyebrows, and said to Helan Yanting with a teasing smile, "Brother Yanting is really lucky. I've long heard that the legitimate daughter of Prime Minister Feng's family is extremely beautiful. Now that I've seen her, she's truly unforgettable..."
"Indeed. But with such a beauty in your arms, Lord Helan has been in poor health all year round. I wonder if you can enjoy the beauty's kindness on your wedding night!"
The three of them took turns speaking, each smiling in a very teasing way. Even a fool could hear the sarcasm between the lines.
Feng Yunshu first glanced at Helan Yanting beside her to see how he would react.
Helan Yanting still had a smiling face, as if he couldn't hear the sarcasm at all. "Hehe, you noble young masters are busy with many affairs. You don't need to worry about my family matters."
These people had spoken so offensively, but Helan Yanting was so easy - going as if he didn't care at all!
If it were someone else, Feng Yunshu might have been too lazy to interfere. But these dandies in front of her were leering at her and didn't take Helan Yanting seriously at all.
This was simply going too far!
Anyway, her current identity was the princess of the Helan Prince's Mansion. They shared honor and disgrace. Her fiery temper just couldn't bear it.
Feng Yunshu walked to Zilan's ear and whispered. She glanced at these dandies and asked, "Zilan, do you know these people?"
Zilan nodded and replied in a low voice, "Your Highness, these three are the young general Li from the Li General's Mansion, the young heir Rong from the Duke Rong's Mansion, and the only son Wu, the young master from the Grand Secretary's family. These three have been studying with the Crown Prince in the Imperial Academy since childhood and have a very good relationship."
Feng Yunshu nodded. Turning around, she saw these three still standing in front of Helan Yanting, constantly mocking him.
Feng Yunshu glanced at the man in the dark red brocade robe who was leading them. She stepped forward and quietly held Helan Yanting's arm.
Helan Yanting's body trembled slightly. He looked at Feng Yunshu in surprise.
Feng Yunshu raised her eyebrows and curled her lips. With a beautiful smile, she looked at the leading man and gently opened her red lips.
"Young Master Rong, this princess notices that your face looks falsely pale and your eye bags are swollen. Have you been too busy recently and not getting enough rest? Or, is your kidney a bit weak?"
As soon as Feng Yunshu finished speaking, Young Master Rong's face immediately changed.