Chapter 8: The Cause of Misfortune - Rebirth of the Noble Daughter
Chapter 8: The Cause of Misfortune
In the previous life, Second Brother was also so unrestrained and arrogant, but unfortunately, fate envied his talent. He unexpectedly caught the eye of the Princess Changlin, who insisted on taking him as her husband.
When coercion didn't work, she secretly sent people to tamper with Second Brother's favorite horse, causing him to break his leg. From then on, his career path was cut off and he ended up dying of depression in the princess's mansion.
She could never forget the appearance of Second Brother before his death, his body and spirit depleted, his eyes devoid of their former brilliance, as if he were an old man in his twilight years, seeking death with all his heart.
But the main culprit, Princess Changlin, escaped punishment due to her royal status.
Thinking of this, Feng Jinyao tightened the chopsticks in her hand.
Feng Jinlin looked at her, puzzled.
"In the future, don't go out and cause trouble. Be careful that your reckless nature offends someone influential, and you'll regret it!"
"Hahaha, Ah Yao, are you talking nonsense? Is there anyone in the capital that even I, Feng Er, can't afford to offend?"
Full of boasting, though there was a smile in his eyes, there was also a sense of certainty.
Feng Jinlin had a pair of beautiful peach blossom eyes, usually gentle and polite to everyone, but if anyone thought he had a good temper, they were greatly mistaken.
Everyone in the capital knew that you shouldn't mess with Feng Er, the smiling fox, otherwise you wouldn't even know how you'd die!
He was a topic of conversation among the common people in the capital.
Born into a prestigious family, his father was the head of the Feng family, a prominent family in the northwest, while his mother was the eldest daughter of a prominent family in the capital. His maternal grandfather was a respected minister who had served in three dynasties. The relatives in his family were either wealthy or noble, but he seemed to have grown up in the market, carefree and unrestrained.
He was knowledgeable about all walks of life, able to befriend people from all backgrounds, proficient in various skills, and unlike those noble children in the city who only drank and played, he was always lively and rowdy.
Just when you thought he was a playboy, he was also talented in both literature and martial arts.
His equestrian skills were particularly impressive. It was said that he once competed with eight equestrian instructors from the Imperial Guards and didn't lose a single match. Since then, he had become famous in the capital.
While he loved to frolic in the streets and alleys like a wild horse, he never bullied others. If he encountered injustice, he would act as a just judge on the spot, making fair judgments without bias.
Therefore, both the aristocrats and the common people had a love-hate relationship with him.
His good looks attracted many noble ladies and the common women were very fond of him, but unfortunately there had been no scandals in all these years. Otherwise, the Feng and Bai families, who valued their reputation, would have dealt with him long ago.
Feng Jinyao didn't know how to advise him for a while.
Thinking that his wild nature wasn't formed overnight, it wasn't practical to restrain him forcibly. So she secretly resolved to find an opportunity to let him see the fate of Princess Changlin.
After a meal, Feng Jinlin was carefree, but Feng Jinyao, on the other hand didn't eat much.
After dinner, the siblings went to Yunhai Courtyard to pay their respects to Madam Feng.
Finally seeing this rascal, Madam Feng alternated between sternly admonishing him for his lack of manners and being amused by Feng Er's sweet words, which made her burst into laughter.
Seeing this heartwarming scene in front of her, Feng Jinyao's anxious heart finally relaxed a bit.
She slept soundly that night without any dreams.
The next day, she got up early and went to the Bai Mansion with her still sleepy Second Brother, Feng Jinlin.
It was just dawn, and the three gates of the Bai Mansion were wide open at this moment, with more than ten servants standing by, all wearing smiles on their faces.
Since the beginning of winter, Madam Bai Lin had ordered the servants to clean and tidy up the house several times. Now everything was refreshed, and red satin was hung everywhere, making it very festive.
Feng Jinyao and her brother followed the servants through the hanging flower gate and past the curved corridor. They saw a large marble screen with a mahogany frame standing in the main hall, exuding an aura of nobility.
Behind the screen, three ladies walked out.
"You two came early. Did you know that there's a sumptuous breakfast prepared today? That's why you're here for the taste, isn't it?"
The first to speak was Bai Lin.
Her round face was well-maintained, her hair was meticulously arranged, and she wore a bright blue silver mink jacket, carrying a golden hand warmer, and greeted the siblings warmly as they entered.
Bai Lin had always been fond of her younger brother-in-law when she was at home. She was kind and generous, not stingy with her sweet words and always smiled warmly at everyone she met, making people feel happy.
"It's not that Aunt is teasing us. Second Brother has a thick skin, so he doesn't care what you say, but Ah Yao is very shy. Aunt, please don't scare her."
"It's only you, little brother, who cares about your sister. Alright, your mother is still waiting inside for you two. Seeing you two little monkeys, she must be happy."
"Of course, my grandmother smiles every time she sees me. Today, I have to coax my grandmother well. With so many gifts, she can reward me with anything."
"I knew it. How come all the good things we found for you always end up in your pockets? Knowing that Mother loves you, you can coax her as much as you want. You're playing the wishful thinking game better than anyone else!"
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