Reborn: Femme Fatale First Daughter (FINALE)

Chapter 604

Chapter 604 Visiting the Patient, Princess Caifeng’s Seduction

The Emperor’s rebuke soon came to Mingguo Manor. Emperor Zongwen knew about Ling Mingyan’s character, so he spoke very harshly. But the eunuch sent by Emperor Zongwen was taken aback when he heard that Ling Mingyan was really injured and that the injury was serious—there was a bleeding opening on her forehead and she had not woken up from her faint. So, the eunuch hurried back to the palace to report to Emperor Zongwen. Then, Emperor Zongwen asked an imperial physician to come and see her.

The imperial physician bustled to Mingguo Manor at once. After examining the wound, he came to the conclusion that Marquess Mingguo’s wife had bumped her head against something. The wound was rather large and she was still at a critical stage. Immediately, Ding General Manor, the Empress, and the Empress Dowager sent people to deliver medicine materials and their comforts to her. Marquess Mingguo had been sitting by the bed and stayed up all night. His eyes had turned red and swollen.

King Xuan’s Manor was also teeming with visitors. Princess Caifeng was a guest from the Southern Barbarian Lands. She had been injured, and the wound was on her face, which was the most important part for a girl. And it was caused by a crash with the carriage of Consort Yan’s sister-in-law that occurred on her way back from King Yan’s Manor. No matter how one looked at it, this matter had something to do with King Yan.

Early the next morning, King Yan came to visit Princess Caifeng with You Yue’e.

Crown Prince Xieyue happened to be out, so the one who came to welcome them was Hu Qianyue, who had followed Princess Caifeng to the capital. After all, there was not much discrimination on the ground of gender in the Southern Barbarian Lands. Hu Qianyue said that Princess Caifeng was not feeling well and had taken medicine, and she invited them to talk in the room.

In Great Qin, such an invitation could never be allowed. It was improper for a man to enter an unmarried girl’s room, even if he was accompanied by his wife. However, Hu Qianyue repeatedly emphasized that according to the custom of the Southern Barbarian Lands, they were totally allowed to go into the room to visit the patient as long as there was a screen in the room.

You Yue’e was unwilling to do it. However, she thought that this had something to do with her, and Feng Yulei was angry and scolded her yesterday. The two had a fight and Feng Yulei slept in the study last night. As such, she could only keep her complaints to herself.

There was indeed a screen in the room, but the screen was made of light gauze. Even though it was not completely transparent, one could still see the beautiful figure lying on the bed. As Princess Caifeng heard King Yan come in to visit her, her sweet voice sounded from the bed.

“I was only slightly injured. How would I dare to trouble King Yan to come over? Qianyue, tell His Highness and Her Lady to have a seat.”

Feng Yulei sat down and looked at the screen as he said gently, “This is all my fault. If I had known this would happen, I would have sent someone to escort Your Highness here so that you would not have suffered so much.” His words were normal, but coupled with his tone, it made one feel that there was something going on between the two of them.

You Yue’e sat by his side, feeling a surge of bitterness. She lowered her head reluctantly and suppressed the bitterness in her heart!

Princess Caifeng seemed to be crying behind the screen. The palace maid brought a handkerchief to her and she wiped her tears, and said in a sweet voice, “How can I blame you, Your Highness? Yesterday, you accompanied me to stroll in the garden. I felt very happy and wanted to visit it again today, but now…”

“Don’t worry, Princess Caifeng. I’ve already asked the imperial physician. Your condition is not grave. When you recover, I will accompany you to see the beautiful sceneries of the entire capital. It is a gesture of my good will for you.” Feng Yulei’s lips curled up and his voice grew even gentler, sounding a little affectionate for some reason.