RPAGF Chapter 532 - 524: Explanation
Chapter 532 - 524: Explanation
When Feng Yufu asked such a question, it immediately made the surrounding servants unable to resist glancing over. Who in the entire Capital didn’t know about Feng Yufu and the Crown Prince’s past affairs? Now that the Feng family daughter, already married into the Wu Mansion, still asked where the Crown Prince was, especially on this joyous day, it always made people feel something was amiss.
But the people from the Crown Prince Mansion ultimately understood the rules. After Feng Yufu came to ask, a Palace Attendant stepped forward to pay respects, "The Crown Prince is in the front courtyard. I am not sure what Mrs. Wu might need?"
All of them came from the palace, and who among them wasn’t shrewd?
The words "Mrs. Wu" served as a subtle reminder for Feng Yufu to pay attention to her identity and not to engage in any improper behavior.
Feng Yufu glanced at the Palace Attendant, "As expected of someone from the Crown Prince Mansion, someone who understands the rules. I came to this mansion to seek the Crown Prince for something. You go and check, please."
The Palace Attendant didn’t trouble Feng Yufu, only had someone take her to a side hall in the front to sit, and went to pass the message. Today was the Crown Prince’s wedding day; he was entertaining guests in the front and didn’t have the time to come over. Feng Yufu knew seeing the Crown Prince was impossible, but looking at the entire mansion adorned in red, even if her current actions were against the custom, she couldn’t care less.
As time slowly passed, Feng Yufu sat in the small side hall. Besides two Palace Attendants standing by the door, she could only hear the laughter and congratulatory voices faintly from the front courtyard.
Just when Feng Yufu thought she should get up and leave, she suddenly heard footsteps outside. She looked up expectantly, only to see the Crown Prince stride in, bedecked in a large red robe.
Feng Yufu truly didn’t expect the Crown Prince to come. She slowly stood up from the chair, staring blankly at him, "Crown Prince."
Li Ren, with his hands behind his back, nodded at her indifferently, "As a favor to my mentor, I heard Young Madam Wu was looking for me, so I came over. Whatever Young Madam Wu has to say, speak."
Upon hearing his words, Feng Yufu’s face changed, "Crown Prince brother, are you still angry about what happened back then? At that time, I was young and ignorant, which led me to make mistakes. I’ve known Crown Prince brother since we were young, do you still blame me?"
"If I blamed you, the marriage decree from the emperor wouldn’t have happened. All is in the past. Today is my wedding day, and it is not appropriate to discuss this matter. If that’s all you’re here to discuss, let’s end it here." Li Ren did not say more.
Feng Yufu had already broken protocol by seeking him out. He came considering the face of the Imperial Tutor Mansion and to see what exactly she wanted. Seeing her behavior now filled him with both disgust and disappointment.
Back then, Feng Yufu dared to risk the wrath of the Royal Family and do such a thing; Li Ren was quite impressed by her. He pleaded with his father, the emperor, on behalf of his mentor, hoping to fulfill their relationship.
But who could have expected that Feng Yufu’s affections weren’t as pure as they appeared?
When Feng Yufu saw that he was about to leave, she hurried to stop him, "Crown Prince brother, I still have something to say."
Li Ren stopped, turning back to look at her. Although there wasn’t much expression on his face, his eyes showed displeasure. Feng Yufu’s heart twisted at the sight, "Crown Prince brother, why be so cold to me? Back then, I was just a naive child. Now I realize my mistakes and am willing to bear the consequences of my actions. I only came here today to clarify things with Crown Prince brother and unravel this knot. After all, this matter has weighed like a stone on my heart. Doesn’t big brother want to hear a few more words?"
Li Ren furrowed his brows, "Say whatever else you wish. There are many guests ahead; I only came because of the Imperial Tutor’s face."
The words were already clear—his presence was only in consideration of the Imperial Tutor Mansion, urging her to stop while ahead.
Upon hearing this, Feng Yufu felt even more upset, "Could it be that now I’m married into the Wu Mansion, Crown Prince brother feels no discomfort in his heart? Crown Prince brother, please speak truthfully, so I can understand. My heart always...
"Enough, you are a married woman and speak such things to another man. Do you have no sense of shame? Do you take this place for the ruleless Wu Mansion where you can say whatever you please? Truly absurd. It’s getting late, and Young Madam Wu should return home. Your prolonged stay could harm my reputation. As for your conduct, I will inform the Imperial Tutor." Li Ren didn’t waste more words, summoning guards in, "Escort Young Madam Wu back to the Wu Mansion and send a message to the Imperial Tutor Mansion."
Feng Yufu’s face turned pale, "Crown Prince brother..."
She remembered how, back in the day, she played with the Crown Prince, how he cared for her. She even understood that she was meant to marry him. Therefore, no matter how others paid respects to the Crown Prince, she never felt the need to do the same.
Being treated this way from a young age made her lose sight of herself. She always wanted to change her fate at that time, but the outcome brought her no joy. As time passed, she started regretting her past thoughts, realizing how foolish her choice was.
Now, however, all of it was too late.
By the time Feng Yufu was sent back to the Wu Mansion, it was already late in the evening. Hearing that Wu Chuhao came looking for her, she merely nodded without speaking much and then retreated to her room, confining herself and not letting anyone disturb her.
On Wu Chuhao’s side, upon hearing she had returned, he felt quite dejected. Knowing she had gone to the Crown Prince Mansion made him uneasy, so he came again, which surprised the servants in the courtyard—Master had come twice in one day.
Inside the room, when Feng Yufu saw who came in, she only lifted her eyes slightly before lowering her head again. Wu Chuhao, however, was infuriated by this gesture, "You went to the Crown Prince Mansion? With your status, wasn’t that awkward? And as for you and your big sister, you should be more accommodating. As a sister-in-law, how do you think it looks when you constantly target your sister-in-law?"
After saying so much, seeing that she still didn’t react, Wu Chuhao couldn’t suppress his jealousy, "Do you still long for the Crown Prince? Regret being with me? Don’t think I don’t know, even if you don’t say it. Who could your thoughts hide from?"
When Wu Chuhao said this, his eyes were practically shooting fire, looking as if he wished to consume her whole. He glared at her intensely, as if he wanted to bore a hole into her with his stare.