Divine Doctor: Daughter of the First Wife - Chapter 13

Chapter 13

Internal Conflict

Along that line of thinking, she turned slightly to look towards Chen shi, “Mother Chen, A-Heng with father will wish for you to get well . No matter what, I will make sure father always remembers the favor the Chen family did for him that year . ” See how just I can be .

“Enough!” Feng Jin Yuan could not bear to hear any more . In reality, his house was not a wealthy one with a long history in the capital . That year, he truly did his best on the imperial exam and was the top scorer . Since then, he found success in the royal court with few set backs . The result is his family’s current standing .

What Feng Yu Heng said was not wrong . Around the time of the imperial exam, the Feng family was struggling financially . There was no way they could afford to help him with his studies . Hailing from the same village, the Chen merchant family’s only daughter requested they aid him financially . As a result, he could participate in the imperial exam . Chen shi had also stayed behind in the village to take care of the elderly woman for many years . However, after he became the top scorer of the exam, he went and married the imperial physician’s daughter, Yao shi .

This was a debt the Feng family owed the Chen family . But in the end, didn’t he raise Chen shi to the position of first wife . Could it be that this debt could never be paid off?

“Things from the past should not be brought up again!”

Hearing these words, Chen shi lost it . “Husband, what do you mean? Could it be that the aid my Chen family provided to the Feng family was not real?”

“I didn’t mean it that way . ”

“Then what did you mean?” Chen shi was unrelenting . Her will to fight returned in an instant .

Feng Yu Heng held on to her mother and brother in anticipation of an entertaining scene . However, counter to her expectations, someone was not so foolish as to allow such a script .

Seeing that the situation was devolving, Feng Chen Yu covered her mother’s mouth then turned to Feng Yu Heng and said, “Little sister A-Heng, how could you call my mother, concubine-mother? What do you mean by such words? These words have angered her to the point of confusion . ” While saying this, she secretly pinched Chen shi . “Mother, little sister A-Heng just returned to the manor and is not knowledgeable of etiquette . It seems that she needs more teaching in the future . ”

Yao shi had long been stunned by the way Feng Yu Heng had said concubine-mother Chen . Now that Feng Chen Yu had brought it up, Yao shi could only kneel and accept punishment .

Feng Yu Heng firmly kept her upright . No matter what, she would not allow her to kneel .

Yao shi was so anxious she began to tremble and quietly begged Feng Yu Heng: “A-Heng, we just returned to the manor . You cannot act like this . ”

Feng Yu Heng’s face had an ice-cold smile as she turned and bowed to Chen shi . “A-Heng was wrong . Apologies to con-… mother Chen . It’s just that I had been habituated to calling you concubine-mother . It’s not easy to change this so quickly . ”

Chen shi was fuming and wanted to reply . Hearing this, the old woman violently brought down her cane . “All of you are becoming more and more unreasonable! The first wife is not acting like a first wife should! The daughter of a concubine is not acting like the daughter of a concubine! My Feng family’s rules and customs, are they just for show?”

Chen shi held her injured hand . Her face adorned with tears, she pitifully cried, “Mother-in-law! You must help take responsibility for daughter-in-law!”

“Take responsibility?” The old woman glared at Chen shi . She had never liked this daughter-in-law . If the Yao family weren’t implicated in a crime forcing the Feng family to respond, she would never have allowed Chen shi to become the first wife . “Tell me, how do you want me to help you take responsibility?”

Chen shi’s eyes spun and looked towards Feng Yu Heng, “That year, a person came forward and said this girl is an evil spirit . After we sent her away, the manor was peaceful for these few years . But the moment she returned, look at the disturbance she has caused . How can we allow such an evil spirit to remain in the manor!”

“Madam!” Yao shi became furious . “How can A-Heng be an evil spirit . Those were the mad words of a mad man!”

“Then how do you explain the events of today?” Chen shi presented her arm for all to see . “This girl harbors an evil will . This is something known by all . As I see it, she should be sent to a temple outside town . ”

Having heard of the evil spirits mentioned three years ago, the old woman pondered deeply for a while . Those present in the hall became silent .

During the silence, a servant came running in . Huddled close to Feng Jin Yuan, the servant whispered something in to his ears . Within a short span of time, Feng Jin Yuan’s expressionless face displayed a multitude of expressions .

Without delay, the servant retreated . Feng Jin Yuan waved his hand and gave an order to the servants: “Escort concubine Yao, second young miss and second young master back to the Willow courtyard . The servants will listen to all matters, including food, clothing and expenses, will be done according to the concubine-mother . ”

“What?” Chen shi instantly became enraged . In a couple steps, she stood before Feng Jin Yuan . “Husband, what are you saying?”

Feng Jin Yuan shook off the hand that held his wrist and repeated . “I said, to let Yao shi bring A-Heng and Zi Rui to settle in Willow courtyard . ”

“Absolutely not!” Chen shi was basically shrieking, “If they stay at the manor, what will come of my Chen Yu?”

Feng Chen Yu swiftly covered Chen shi’s mouth . She knew what Chen shi meant . If Feng Yu Heng remained in the manor, then the marriage would not be hers . While it was that way in theory, the reality might differ .

“Mother, regardless of who is in the manor, Chen Yu is still the daughter of the first wife . This point will not change . ” Given the situation, it sounded better when the daughter of the first wife said it .

Of course, Feng Jin Yuan knew the hidden meaning behind Chen shi’s words . Yet Feng Chen Yu salvaged it in a gratifying manner without disorder . He had not wasted his time raising this daughter . No matter what she did, it brought a feeling of satisfaction .

“Yes . ” He nodded . “Chen Yu is my Feng family’s daughter to the first wife . This fact will never change . ” While saying this, his eyes looked toward Feng Yu Heng .

Feng Yu Heng also looked towards him . Her eyes were not like Feng Chen Yu’s slightly drowsy yet dazzling eyes . Instead, here eyes were quick and profound . With just a look, he could not fathom the depth behind her eyes .