Phi-Fic Chapter 509 So stupid
Chapter 509 So stupid
When the two arrived at the tomb, they saw that the tombstone only bore the inscription "Tomb of the stepmother, Madam Feng, respectfully erected by her son, Yuxi."
"His mother's surname is Feng? So, this Third Master Xue is actually Feng Yuxi, the patriarch of the Feng family?"
Duanmu Chuze nodded. "Back then, he used his mother's marriage certificate as leverage to get rid of the Xue family and even moved his mother's memorial tablet and body out of the Xue family. Only in this way could he have secured a better future for the other children of the Xue family. Otherwise, do you think the Wang family would have tolerated it if they knew that they had married a concubine's daughter?"
"After all these years, don't other people know that he has changed his surname to Feng?"
"He never made a fuss about it. And he also knew that the reason why the old master of the Xue family was willing to let him go this far was simply because he was, after all, his own flesh and blood. Otherwise, he probably wouldn't have let him live a good life at all."
Mu Xin Nuan understood now. Feng Yu Xi knew what kind of person the old master of the Xue family was, so he deliberately kept a low profile and taught here. In this way, over time, the old master of the Xue family would naturally lower his guard.
The two men offered incense to Madam Feng and had some offerings laid out. They stood there quietly, ignoring Feng Yuxi, who was teaching not far away. However, Feng Yuxi had already seen their actions.
Feng Yuxi was still young, with only a wife and son. Although their life here was simple and frugal, they were quite happy. If it weren't for the occasional visits from the Xue family showing off their power, their lives would be even better.
Feng Yuxi's departure from the Xue family was a significant blow to the family's reputation. Therefore, the Xue family members themselves would never explain this, so apart from Old Master Xue, no one else really knew about it.
Feng Yuxi had been ostracized and bullied in the Xue family, which made the Xue family's collateral relatives quite displeased with him.
In the eyes of those sycophants, ostracizing and suppressing the third son of the Xue family was tantamount to indirectly currying favor with the other masters of the Xue family.
Feng Yuxi's wife was not from a prestigious family; she was just an ordinary girl from a humble household. She hadn't received much formal education, but she was very skilled at needlework. A small part of their income came from the embroidery she made and sold.
The main reason Feng Yuxi was determined to obey the Prince of Chang Le's arrangements and leave the village was because he truly felt sorry for his wife. Especially since someone had tried to bully her before, which he found unbearable, he agreed to the Prince of Chang Le's clearly unequal conditions.
In fact, from another perspective, receiving help from the Prince of Chang Le would be an immense blessing for ordinary people. However, Feng Yuxi, having read many books, inevitably developed the arrogance and stubbornness typical of scholars.
If it weren't for Duanmu Chuze's appreciation of talent, he wouldn't have gone to such lengths for Feng Yuxi.
"See you, Your Majesty."
The children in the thatched cottage took their books and left noisily, while Feng Yuxi came closer and, just three feet away, performed a deep bow.
Duanmu Chuze smiled faintly, "Get up, come, greet the Princess."
Feng Yuxi, who had just stood up, was taken aback by what she heard. Although she had just seen the two of them come together to pay respects to her mother, she did not expect that the charming woman standing in front of her was the famous Princess Chang Le.
"Greetings to the princess."
"Mr. Feng, please rise."
Mu Xin Nuan's call startled Feng Yuxi, then a faint, almost imperceptible smile flashed across her face. This Princess Chang Le was the first to call him "Mr. Feng." Even the children here called him "Mr. Xue."
"Thank you, Your Highness. I have heard that Your Highness once risked your life for the people of Huayang County, and I truly admire you."
"Mr. Feng, you flatter me. I was only doing my duty. His Highness is very busy with state affairs, and this is all I could do. I have not accomplished anything, and I have only been given this good reputation."
"Your Highness is being far too modest. Who in Huayang County doesn't know that you and Mr. Zhao are like second parents to the people of Huayang County?"
Upon hearing this, Duanmu Chuze's face immediately darkened. "Feng Yuxi, if you don't know how to flatter, don't speak carelessly. She is my concubine."
Hearing Duanmu Chuze say these words almost through gritted teeth, Mu Xin Nuan chuckled softly, "You're really strange. He was just praising me, why did you think so much about it? It's simply unreasonable."
“Anuan, you are my wife, but now people are pairing you up with Zhao Zihe. If I can tolerate this, wouldn’t I be too weak-willed?”
Feng Yuxi then realized that he had said the wrong thing and apologized repeatedly, "It's all my fault for causing trouble for Your Highness. Please forgive me."
"Hmph!" Duanmu Chuze snorted coldly. "Watch your words in the future. Someone like you doesn't even know if you've offended someone. You call yourself well-read, but you can't even read people's expressions. You're so stupid."
Hearing his childish words, Mu Xin Nuan shook her head and said, "Alright, it's just one sentence, Mr. Feng. Are you planning to have my wife and I stand here and talk to you?"
Feng Yuxi was finally relieved from his embarrassment and quickly wiped his sweat. "It is my fault for not being hospitable enough. Please come to my humble abode with Your Highness and Your Highness. It would be perfect if you could also try my wife's cooking."
"I've heard that Mr. Feng has married a virtuous wife, and today I'd like to take the opportunity to learn a thing or two from her."
Mu Xin Nuan spoke just like an ordinary person, without any airs, and her words didn't make anyone feel uncomfortable. Feng Yu Xi was relieved and led the two to their residence. He then called his wife over and introduced her to him.
"Your Highness and Your Highness, please wait a moment. I will prepare a few side dishes. My husband just happened to bring back a jar of wine from the market yesterday. Please have a few drinks with me."
"Hehe, Madam Feng, you don't need to be so polite. Well then, let's go. I haven't cooked in a long time either. I'll go with you and let those two men stay here and spout some sentimental nonsense."
Madam Feng was greatly alarmed, "How can this be? Absolutely not. Her Highness the Princess is of noble birth; how could we dare trouble you to cook personally?"
"Why not? Aren't we both women? It's perfectly normal for women to cook. Alright, let's go. If we stay any longer, even the prince might find us in the way."
Feng Yuxi stared in disbelief as the princess led his wife out, his mouth agape in astonishment.