Since they were in the main hall, Feng Yunshu naturally couldn't release her spiritual power in front of everyone. She could only let Xiaoling in her arms quietly give it a try.
Xiaoling also caught a glimpse of the jade plaque worn by the Grand National Teacher. However, the Grand National Teacher didn't look like Feng Yunshu's third senior brother.
Xiaoling was about to release her spiritual power to check his true form to solve the mystery when suddenly another powerful spiritual power blocked her.
Looking up, she saw that the Grand National Teacher was looking in Feng Yunshu's direction. His deep eyes seemed to be telling them not to misuse their spiritual power here.
"Master, my spiritual power has been suppressed. I can't use it here... It seems that this Grand National Teacher is reminding us."
"Did he stop us from using our spiritual power?"
Feng Yunshu looked at the Grand National Teacher, her eyes full of curiosity.
"Yes, he seems to be reminding us."
"Okay, I see."
"Princess, why haven't you given an answer yet? Did this humble national teacher offend the princess?"
Just when everyone was looking at Feng Yunshu, thinking she would refuse, Feng Yunshu looked at the national teacher and gave her answer.
"I'm honored that the Grand National Teacher thinks highly of me, Yunshu. I also feel a kind of familiarity with the Grand National Teacher at first sight. If I could take the Grand National Teacher as my elder brother, it would be excellent."
For a moment, Helan Yanting's expression changed several times. He looked at Feng Yunshu,欲言又止, "Madam, you..."
Feng Yunshu felt Helan Yanting's hostility towards the Grand National Teacher. She quietly tugged at his sleeve and lowered her voice, "Your Highness needn't worry. Don't misunderstand. I know what I'm doing."
Helan Yanting glanced at Feng Yunshu and didn't say anything else.
Dongfang Chuan always respected the Grand National Teacher very much. Therefore, he would try his best to meet the requirements put forward by the Grand National Teacher. Coupled with the fact that Feng Yunshu herself didn't refuse, in the main hall, Feng Yunshu gained an elder brother.
At that time, Crown Prince Dongfang Qi saw that Helan Yanting and his wife not only didn't receive punishment but also encountered such a good thing. He was so angry that his teeth itched. But because Dongfang Chuan was present, he could only try his best to suppress his anger.
"Your Majesty, my younger sister came to the palace today and was wrongly accused. Since the misunderstanding has been resolved now, I hope Your Majesty can give my younger sister some comfort so that everyone won't have a knot in their hearts."
After some persuasion from the Grand National Teacher, Dongfang Chuan offered to give Feng Yunshu compensation and asked what she wanted.
Feng Yunshu didn't expect that the Grand National Teacher's words would have such a great effect. She didn't even expect that he would protect her everywhere. Since the emperor himself had offered to give a reward, Feng Yunshu naturally couldn't waste this good opportunity.
Having made up her mind, Feng Yunshu looked up at Dongfang Chuan, frowning and showing a worried look.
"Your Majesty, I don't want anything. It's just that my husband is in poor health. He has had a chronic illness since he was in his mother's womb. Over the years, he has always had to rely on precious medicinal herbs to nourish his body... I wonder if Your Majesty could bestow some precious medicinal herbs on me. I would be extremely grateful!"
As soon as Feng Yunshu finished speaking, Helan Yanting beside her looked at her in surprise. After reacting, the corners of his mouth couldn't help but turn up.
He originally thought that this money - grubbing little wife would ask for gold and silver, but he didn't expect that she would think so much about him.
For a moment, the joy on Helan Yanting's face couldn't be hidden. He happily held Feng Yunshu's hand.
Feng Yunshu's request was not excessive, and Dongfang Chuan had no reason to refuse. He nodded generously and agreed.
"Good! There are plenty of precious medicinal herbs in the warehouse. Later, I'll ask the Imperial Hospital to find some top - grade ginseng and ganoderma and send them to your mansion."
"Thank you, Your Majesty."
The matter of the spiritual fox today was finally over. After the emperor withdrew from the court, all the ministers dispersed.
The crown prince was unwilling and stepped forward, wanting to make things difficult for Helan Yanting and Feng Yunshu, but was stopped by the Third Prince Dongfang Yuan.
"Elder brother, you look so aggressive. What are you going to do?"
"Don't pretend here. Don't think that the Crown Prince doesn't know. You seem to be indifferent on the surface, but you've done so many things secretly..."
Dongfang Qi sneered, "Humph, do you think only you are smart and can do things secretly? Those who dare to touch the Crown Prince's people will pay the price!"
Dongfang Yuan asked in confusion, "Elder brother, where did these words come from? I think my words and deeds have been proper, and I haven't done anything secretly. Elder brother, don't put this blame on me."
"Keep pretending. Keep acting stupid. The Crown Prince will see how long you can pretend!"
Dongfang Qi mercilessly issued a harsh warning, then flicked his sleeve and quickly left the main hall.
Dongfang Yuan turned to look at Feng Yunshu. Helan Yanting happened to be looking at him. The two glanced at each other. Helan Yanting told Feng Yunshu, "I have something to say to the Third Prince. Madam, wait a moment."
Feng Yunshu was just thinking of finding an opportunity to ask about the Grand National Teacher. Now was the perfect chance. She quickly nodded, "Okay, Your Highness, go ahead. Take your time."
Watching Helan Yanting walk towards Dongfang Qi, Feng Yunshu immediately chased out of the main hall, trying to catch up with the Grand National Teacher who had left not long ago.
As soon as she ran out of the main hall, Feng Yunshu looked up and saw the Grand National Teacher in a black robe standing not far away, looking up at her.
"National Teacher, are you waiting for me?"
Feng Yunshu took a few steps forward, constantly sizing up the person in front of her, trying to find a trace of her third senior brother from this person.
However, this person's appearance and overall temperament were completely different from her third senior brother in the past. She couldn't even find the slightest similarity, which made Feng Yunshu even more confused.
"Little sister, since we are already siblings now, and all the civil and military officials in the court just now can testify, from now on, you can just call me elder brother."
"You..." Feng Yunshu looked at him. After hesitating for a long time, she finally told her true thoughts, "Are you the third senior brother?"
"Third senior brother?"
The national teacher frowned, looking confused, as if he didn't understand the meaning of this term. "I only know that you, little sister, are the legitimate daughter of the Feng Mansion. I didn't know you had a senior brother. Did you apprentice to some sect?"
Feng Yunshu had been observing his reaction and found that his confusion didn't seem to be feigned. This made her even more confused. Was she really overthinking?
"National Teacher, where did the jade pendant on your waist come from?"
Feng Yunshu pointed to the jade pendant on his waist. "Could you take it off and let me have a look?"
"This jade pendant?"
The national teacher looked down at the jade pendant on his waist, then took it off and handed it to Feng Yunshu. "Why is little sister so interested in this jade pendant?"
Feng Yunshu took it and examined it carefully. She was sure that this jade pendant was indeed her third senior brother's. The knock marks on it were still there! It was from when her third senior brother accidentally dropped it on the ground during a fight with her in the past.
"National Teacher, what do the words on this jade pendant mean? Could you explain?"
The national teacher looked at the words but didn't say a word for a long time.
"What, National Teacher, are you speechless?"
Seeing his strange reaction, Feng Yunshu suddenly reached out and pinched the ticklish flesh on his waist. The national teacher, who had been looking serious, instantly lost his composure. He burst out laughing and stepped back again and again. "Okay, okay, stop tickling me, little junior sister..."