Chapter 22: Supposedly Sister-In-Law and Brother-In-Law

“Father was furious when he heard that you had eloped with Wang San, Ruchu. You know how loyal Father is to the kingdom, how do you expect someone as upright as him to cover up what you and Wang San had done?” Feng Fei’er continued as she wiped her tears with her handkerchief pitifully.

“All Father could do was bring Wang San to the palace to confess and apologize to the emperor, hoping that the emperor would consider the loyalty of the Feng family and give you an out,” Feng Fei’er said sorrowfully. And with that, she had cleared everyone’s doubts about Feng Mo’er wanting Feng Ruchu dead and why Feng Zheng took Wang San to the palace.

In fact, she made Feng Zheng seem like someone extremely impartial and righteous.

Feng Ruchu chuckled, admiring how skillful Feng Fei’er was at deflecting problems.

“Are you saying that I should be respecting your righteousness when you wanted me dead?” Feng Ruchu drawled lazily.

Feng Fei’er’s face turned pale for a second, but she quickly changed her expression, looking deeply hurt and wronged.

“We are family, how could we want you dead? I will beg for the emperor and crown prince’s kindness so long as you get on your knees and apologize, and promise that you will not do it again,” said Feng Fei’er generously.

Get on her knees and apologize, and promise that she would not do it again?

While Feng Fei’er might have sounded like she meant well for Feng Ruchu, she was indirectly implying that Feng Ruchu did elope with Wang San.

Feng Ruchu had always been short-tempered and never had the patience to entertain their scheming. She scoffed at what Feng Fei’er said and attacked her without holding back, “Beg the emperor and the crown prince for their kindness? Even the chancellor doesn’t dare to guarantee my safety, Feng Fei’er, but you seem quite confident that you can keep me safe and sound. Tut-tut. Do you think you can make everything go your way just because you are pretty? Isn’t that too arrogant?”

Feng Ruchu’s sarcasm made the weeping beauty’s face turn as white as a sheet.

Feng Fei’er was praised as the most beautiful woman in Nanqiu Kingdom not only for her natural beauty and gentle temperament, but also because she was the favorite apprentice of Cihang and a well-known apothecary in the Canglan Continent. She was kind and beautiful, and her magical hands could bring patients back to life.

She was the goddess of Nanqiu Kingdom.

Nangong Yan was furious when the love of his life was insulted by the hideous good-for-nothing, and couldn’t help but shout at Feng Ruchu, “You were shameless enough to elope with another man, Feng Ruchu, but not only are you not remorseful, you’re also being disrespectful in this palace. Are you trying to make me convict you of your deceitful crime, and sentence you to death?”

“Aww… Why are you getting so worked up, Your Highness?” Feng Ruchu was not intimidated by Nangong Yan at all and asked with a mischievous smile on her face. She glanced at Feng Fei’er who Nangong Yan kept by his side and tutted: “No wonder my sister was confident enough to assure my safety, looks like the crown prince has her back.”

Feng Ruchu tutted teasingly while shaking her head, looking like she was enjoying watching the drama about the affair between her sister and her fiancé. “Supposedly sister-in-law and brother-in-law, but I guess not…”

“I will kill you, you slut!” Nangong Yan roared. While he and Feng Fei’er really were having an affair, they had been doing it discreetly considering the royal name, and Feng Ruchu had casually exposed their secret in front of everyone in the hall. Enraged at being exposed, a golden orb began to form in Nangong Yan’s palm as he attempted to attack Feng Ruchu.

Feng Mo’er looked happier than ever.

Feng Fei’er was wearing a smile that reached her eyes.

Feng Zheng stood where he was without any intention of helping his daughter.

Even with all the officials in the hall, none of them were willing to step in and stop the crown prince.

Even the emperor who had been sitting on his throne remained silent, as if he was an outsider who was merely watching a show.

Well, well… Looks like everyone wanted her dead!