Red Mansion and Crimson Pearl

Chapter 275: Eyes and Courage

The next day, he heard that the Queen Mother's fever had subsided and she was still energetic enough to prepare two more seafood meals. Feng Ziying scratched his head and had to come to Daiyu and Tanchun to discuss:

"The Supreme is worried. If we can leave early, we should try not to stay here any longer."

The two young ladies looked at each other and said in unison with deep meaning, "We have no say in this matter."

When Feng Ziying heard this, he understood that the two sisters simply did not want to go back, and they agreed with the empress dowager, which led to the subsequent annoyance.

Moreover, in front of the two of them, my little bit of scheming and eloquence were not even worth mentioning.

Therefore, sincerity is what can most easily impress them.

Feng Ziying hung his head and groaned, "The only people around the Supreme Lord now are my father and Dai Xiang.

"Dai Xiang has been playing the game of peacemaker all his life, and he won't say anything no matter how much he sees something wrong.

"Not to mention my father, he is the most cowardly person.

"The Governor-General of Liangjiang wishes for peace in the world.

"If I don't go back quickly, no matter how many dirty things happen in Jiangnan, no one will be willing to 'happen' to uncover them."

Daiyu laughed when she heard this: "Oh! If Jiangnan didn't rely on you, Master Feng, it would have to bear all the grievances by itself."

Tanchun said nothing, but the look in her eyes showed clearly that she did not agree with his point of view.

Feng Ziying hesitated for a long time before whispering, "But I want to go back and watch the fun..."

Daiyu sneered.

Tanchun glanced at Daiyu.

Daiyu couldn't hold back her laughter any longer and said, "Why are you looking at me? If he can't figure it out, just tell him.

"This person is not smart, so you just wait for him to become smart?

"Hit it hard a few times, and it'll break open. If it still doesn't break open, then you'll give up, right?"

Feng Ziying seemed to be moved, but after thinking hard for a while, he still couldn't figure it out, so he looked at Tanchun pitifully.

Tanchun's face was slightly hot, but after seeing his eyes, she couldn't bear it, so she explained softly and patiently:

"When the Supreme Lord was fighting, Jiangnan contributed men and money, and was very dedicated. You also know the Supreme Lord's temperament. He still subconsciously treats people from Jiangnan with kindness.

"There is only one Four Family in Jinling, how many Four Family outside of Jinling?

“You should have heard that when the Northern King came to control the flood, the first thing he said touched your majesty. It was that he was familiar with the four surnames and had help when he came to do the work.

“So, if something happens in Jiangnan, it will be even more complicated than in the capital, and it will never be easy.

"Prime Minister Dai and your father have both experienced countless storms. They know exactly which storms will wet your shoes and hats, and which storms will turn your guns and swords into weapons.

"But you don't know. Along the way, I heard General Feng tell you many times to be low-key and cautious. But you never seem to listen."

Hearing this, Feng Ziying couldn't help but curl his lips.

Tanchun stopped talking immediately and did not continue.

Feng Ziying knew how sensitive she was, and was afraid that this little action of his would cause her to think too much. He did not care that Daiyu was right beside him, and hurriedly raised his hand to apologize, asking Tanchun to continue.

Tanchun then continued reluctantly:

"The Queen Mother has something to do this time. Normally, the most suitable person to welcome her is not you, but General Feng.

"First, the Queen Mother can reprimand you, but it's hard to offend General Feng. Second, if the garrison refuses to obey orders, General Feng can calm the situation better than you.

"Third, the journey north may not be peaceful. If something serious happens, we are all young people. Can we ask the Queen Mother to come forward in person?

"But even so, the Supreme still sent you. There can only be one reason:

"General Feng is afraid that you will get involved in something you shouldn't be involved in, so he wants to send you away early."

Feng Ziying understood what she meant and fell silent.

After a long while, he pointed at his own face and asked Tanchun very sincerely: "Excuse me, county lady, am I too self-righteous most of the time?"

Tanchun hesitated for a moment, nodded gently, but then tried to smooth things over for him:

"But I heard from the Queen Mother that you are still young, your family is peaceful, so it is normal for you to be proud, simple and fierce.

"The Queen Mother also gave me a lesson at that time, telling me not to be so depressed every day."

Feng Ziying waved his hands and said: "You are not depressed, you are just smart.

"I think my father taught me the right thing: I am too short-sighted and too narrow-minded."

Then he asked, "If that's the case, should we go slowly and let nature take its course? Or should we just wait until the Empress Dowager recovers and then follow His Majesty's orders and return directly to the capital?"

Tanchun then looked at Daiyu.

Daiyu laughed: "What are you looking at me for?"

"Sister Lin!" Tanchun was full of helplessness, and her voice was a little coquettish.

Feng Ziying was listening and felt like half of his bones were going soft!

As soon as Tanchun said this, she felt something was wrong, so she quickly took two steps towards Daiyu, lowered her head and grabbed her sleeve.

Seeing how shy Tanchun was in an instant, Daiyu knew she couldn't joke any more, so she looked at Feng Ziying seriously:

"Uncle Feng, my sister and I have never lied to you before. This matter is not something we can interfere with."

He also told him in detail about the conversation between the Queen Mother and Wei Jun, and said, "These things in Jiangnan have made the Queen Mother extremely dissatisfied.

"Next, let alone Jiangnan's affairs, even if it's Prince Beijing's affairs or my affairs, it depends on whether she is in the mood to listen or care.

"We can raise this issue and ask about it, but we can't make the decision for her.

"As for Uncle Feng, we sisters can only ask for your understanding."

As she spoke, Daiyu bowed slightly to show her apology.

Feng Ziying dodged quickly and bowed, "I thought it was simple. If that's the case, then I'll wait for news about the Princess and the County Lord."

Daiyu nodded with a smile.

At this time, Tanchun just hid beside Daiyu with her head lowered deeply.

Feng Ziying left, and Daiyu and Tanchun returned to their own rooms. Seeing that no one was around, Daiyu quietly teased her:

"You've been traveling all the way here, and you've met a foreign man, eaten with him, and talked with him.

"We're just talking about serious matters, but you're already embarrassed.

"Tell me the truth. Do you need me to ask Aunt Meng to tell the Queen Mother?"

Tanchun's face was burning, her cheeks were red, she lowered her head, and after a while she whispered, "This matter should be brought up by their family."

Daiyu nodded in understanding and smiled, "That's right. If General Feng had any eyes, he would have seen what his son thought of you.

"Even if he is blind, it's meaningless if his son doesn't even have the courage to mention this to his parents."

She came close to Tanchun with a smile and winked, "Good sister, I am waiting to attend your wedding banquet!"

Tanchun blushed, pushed her away and ran away.