Chapter 6: Encounter - Rebirth of the Noble Daughter
Chapter 6: Encounter
Feng Jinyao glanced at her and understood what was on her mind. While reading a book, she calmly asked, "Do you think I was a bit ruthless today?"
"Miss, this servant dares not say so. It's just that, as the old saying goes, it's easy to meet the King of Hell, but difficult to deal with lesser ghosts. Miss Wen's reputation in the Eastern Capital is quite well-known. Why bother tearing her face off?"
Feng Jinyao remained silent but the anger in her heart couldn't dissipate.
Whenever she thought of her family's tragic deaths, her hatred intensified.
All the talk about repaying grievances with kindness and forgiving others was nonsense to her! In her view, if someone wronged her, she would retaliate. Some grudges could only be resolved with bloodshed.
Setting down the book she was holding, she let Yunxu, who was standing by, bring her a cup of hot tea.
"In the eyes of the world, the Feng family appears glorious, just like this cup of Jingming tea, admired by all. But the tea leaves inside have undergone countless trials and tribulations. Now, they are soaked in boiling water and served to others as a delicacy. If they could speak, would they be willing to endure such suffering? In my opinion, the Feng family is like these Jingming tea leaves. If they don't prepare early, they will eventually face their own 'boiling water.'"
Yunxu was shocked to hear this. She had always thought that the Feng family was stable, but she had never considered the possibility of a looming crisis.
"Miss Wen came today supposedly to deliver a jade pendant, but in reality she wanted to entangle me in her schemes. This jade pendant is not something significant, but if it's delivered by her hands, it's unclear. The Wen family still has a legitimate son and Miss Wen's elder brother. If they turn against me and claim that this jade is a token of affection between me and one of them, how much can I refute?"
Yunxu was filled with horror at the malicious schemes of the Wen family!
However, Feng Jinyao remained calm, as if speaking about someone else.
She exuded an air of maturity and composure, even though she grew up in an environment surrounded by wealth and luxury, she showed no signs of impatience.
Like the wind in the mountains, like the moon in the clear sky, both mysterious and elusive.
"Miss..." Yunxu's voice trembled with tears.
Feng Jinyao knew that this girl had a soft heart, which had caused her a lot of trouble in her past life.
She had even been killed by the Wen family but still spoke up for them. Since she had chosen the path of revenge, it was destined to be difficult.
If the people around her remained indecisive and kind-hearted, her path would be even more challenging.
That's why she used Wen Yuwei's humiliation today to warn her.
She couldn't keep kind-hearted people around her. If they were determined to accompany her, they would need to have a heart of stone.
"Since I was five years old and bought into the mansion, I have been serving by your side. Over the years, you have never scolded or beaten me. Not only that, but you also taught me to read and write. You are not only my mistress but also my benefactor. Today, I swear that if I ever betray you in the future, let thunder strike me down and let me be reincarnated as a pig or a dog in my next life!"
Her words were resolute, earning her admiration for her loyalty!
"Miss, rest assured, from today onwards, Yunxu is no longer the same as before. Since you want to be the protector of the Feng family, then Yunxu will accompany you even in death, shielding you from wind and rain."
Feng Jinyao smiled with relief. Having such a loyal servant accompany her on this journey was her blessing.
Outside the Eastern Capital, the towering white city walls reached into the clouds.
The moat was more than ten feet wide, lined with willow trees on both sides. Unfortunately, it was nearing the end of the year, and the willows were not yet green, giving off a desolate feeling.
At this moment, there were few pedestrians on the official road, only a horse-drawn carriage rushing towards the city.
The carriage was not large, without any precious decorations. It looked like an ordinary carriage, but a lantern hanging on top bore the word 'Bai.'
Inside the carriage was the Bai family, who had come to celebrate a birthday.
As they entered the city through the South Gate, the head of the gatekeepers immediately smiled and bowed when he saw their official documents. After receiving a heavy pouch, he didn't even bother to check and let them pass immediately.
Madam Shen sat dignifiedly inside, her head held high. In her opinion, although her status was not comparable to those powerful noble families, she was not to be compared with the common people on the road.
Naturally, she had to maintain her dignity to show her status as a member of the Bai family.
Her daughter, Bai Sihan, didn't feel the cold anymore and the fatigue from the journey had disappeared.
Her heart and eyes were full of curiosity about the Eastern Capital. She was about to open the curtain a little more to take a look when she heard laughter and the sound of galloping horses from the opposite bank.
"Feng Er, you rascal, you snatched all the game from us with your fast horse. Why don't you treat us to a feast at Changchun Tower and have a good meal and drink!"
"Su Cheng, if you're not as skilled as others, go back and practice your riding and shooting more. Don't disgrace your father, General Su, or else he'll hang you from a beam and whip you with a horsewhip!"
"Feng Jinlin! You brat, your mouth is full of nonsense! Wait until I catch up with you. If I don't knock out all your teeth, my name is not Su!"
"Hahaha, you'll have to catch up to me first!"
A group of seven or eight people, each riding a fine horse, raced along the road on the opposite bank.
Bai Sihan didn't see the faces of those people clearly, but she noticed a dark figure leading the group.
"Can people really ride horses on the streets?"
"They're on the carriage road. If there's no imperial decree to close the street, they can ride freely." Madam Shen patiently explained, and Bai Sihan looked enlightened.
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