Chapter 612: Chapter 612 - Shangyang county? Mine (III)
Chapter 612: Shangyang county? Mine (III)
Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio
Jiang Pengji had seen Feng Ren before . After many years of retirement from his official position, Fang Ren appeared more youthful . He was full of vitality .
Because Feng Jin had already communicated this beforehand, the matter had essentially been finalized . All that was left was for Jiang Pengji to agree . Afterward, the possession of Shangyang County could be transferred . To put it plainly, as soon as she’d stepped into the Feng manor, Shangyang County had become hers .
Feng Ren still had the scholarly, noble air he’d had in the past . He didn’t use any official jargon with her . Instead, he asked after Liu She’s present situation .
Based on the topic of their conversation, they didn’t seem to be discussing the possession of Shangyang County . Instead, it looked like an elder speaking informally to a junior .
The atmosphere was extra welcoming . No one could sense any signs of potential conflict .
Feng Ren was overwhelmed with emotions . “Liu She isn’t very impressive as a person, but he managed to raise a good son . ”
He was acquainted with Liu She . The two were often compared by others . Although he had a slight advantage, the Feng family lost at their descendants’ level .
Liu She had only one son, but this one son surpassed all three of Feng Ren’s sons .
Jiang Pengji had come to Shangyang County from Fengyi . This was already an expression of her sincerity . Feng Ren wasn’t one to take advantage of others .
Since she’d already agreed to the most important terms, the rest were unimportant and inconsequential to the Feng family .
Therefore, Feng Ren did not purposely make things difficult for her . Rather, he made known his good-will and ensured that the atmosphere was cooperative .
After a series of sincere words were exchanged, Feng Ren ordered Feng Gui to personally send Jiang Pengji off .
On the way, Feng Gui observed her discreetly .
“Tonight, the manor intends to invite over the chief of Shangyang County . Will Lanting be able to grace this occasion?” Feng Gui asked .
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Jiang Pengji’s senses became acute . She knew that this was the most important event .
She replied politely, “To have the manor extend an invitation is of great honor to Xi . ”
Although the Feng family had the authority to decide when Shangyang County would be handed over, the final date would be determined by the county chief .
Feng Gui was Feng Jin’s elder brother . Naturally, Jiang Pengji must be respectful of him . Thus, when Feng Gui discreetly asked after her, she responded to his questions thoughtfully .
After observing this, Feng Gui was pleased in his heart .
After the incident, Feng Ren asked him about his impression of Jiang Pengji . Feng Gui replied, “This man is indeed talented . Huaiyu didn’t choose the wrong leader . ”
No matter what was asked, she had her own understanding . Although her views were sometimes extreme, they were not completely baseless .
Although Feng Gui held conservative and traditional views, even he could not help but agree with her views .
What truly surprised him was Jiang Pengji’s plan to rejuvenate the entirety of Shangyang . She already had a rather comprehensive plan . If her plans were executed, within half a year, Shangyang County would be able to overcome the shadows of war . She was talented .
Before their conversation, Feng Gui had thought that Jiang Pengji was a brash, impulsive young man who was not orderly in his ways .
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After their deep discussion, he discarded that thought .
“…This person, Liu Xi… Although he is young, his understanding of governance runs deep . His disposition and speech spoke volumes to his gentleman bearings . ” Feng Gui continued, “Your son questioned him multiple times, but no matter what I asked or how tricky the subject was, he could answer readily . It was evident how well prepared he was . If Shangyang County were in his hands, it would not be a bad thing . Since Huaiyu chose him, he must have considered it deeply . Father can rest assured . ”
Feng Ren responded, “Your father isn’t worried about Liu Xi . He’s worried about Liu She . ”
Feng Gui didn’t understand .
Liu She’s reputation in Dongqing was well-known . If not for the imperial family secretly playing him down, he would be a world-famous scholar .
Feng Ren sighed . “You may not know this, but Liu She is someone… with a wicked heart . He is willing to hide behind the scenes and allow his son, Liu Xi, to venture out . This is something your father did not expect . I’m afraid this father and son may turn against each other one day . ”
Feng Gui was taken aback . “That cannot be! If Liu She truly has ambitions, he could represent himself . Many would willingly submit . ”
Liu She wasn’t like Liu Xi . The former could get anything he wanted, the latter still hadn’t grown up .
When both were placed side by side, even a fool knew which was more desirable .
If Liu She had the ambition and he was willing to make himself known, half the north would be in his hands already .
His father’s opinion of Liu She had always been very positive . Why was he suddenly so worried?
“I hope father isn’t thinking too much… Only with this Liu She… It is hard to say…”
Feng Ren sighed and stopped the conversation .
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In the other room, Feng Jin recalled the matter regarding Jiang Pengji’s half-brother . He brought it up to her, hoping to prevent a future scenario where she would have to surrender to him .
“Lanting, Jin isn’t creating a wedge in your father-daughter relationship with uncle . However, in the eyes of the world, you are a woman who cannot inherit your family’s reign . Uncle Liu gives in to your every request now, but that doesn’t mean that he will not feel his lack of descendants in the future . He may want to continue the family line or place great importance on his illegitimate son . Although he is just an illegitimate child, he is nonetheless a son who could carry on the family line of the Liu family!”
Feng Jin and Jiang Pengji conversed privately . There was no mention of “my lord . ” Instead, he called her by her second name .
She kept silent for a moment, then replied, “I have considered this manner . ”
Eh?
Feng Jin was stunned . Had his lord already thought of this matter?
Jiang Pengji’s expression was intriguing . Her face seemed unreadable, hidden by a layer of shadow .
“Huaiyu, I wish to find an opportunity to make my identity known,” she said .
Feng Jin was nearly left speechless by this news .
“You wish to make known your identity? Why?”
She answered, “So that others will not have a chance to take advantage of the situation . Moreover, I cannot hide for the rest of my life . As you’ve said, illegitimate children are still children, and I should be wary of them . If I can hold down the fort with my true identity, he will never have a chance to compete with me . ”
Without any more explanation, Feng Jin felt that Jiang Pengji’s words had a deeper meaning, but he was unable to decipher it yet .
“Alright, but you must choose an opportune moment . Please don’t be rash and impulsive about this . ” Feng Jin knitted his brows . He agreed that it would be good for her identity to be made known rather than worry about the future . However… he didn’t know if the rest could accept it .
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“I am aware . ”
Jiang Pengji closed her eyes, blocking out the light .
Liu She had an illegitimate daughter — Liu Huan . She was Wang Huijun and Prince Changshou’s illegitimate daughter . That illegitimate son was likewise not Liu She’s biological son . Liu She had once said directly that he had only had one wife, Gu Min, and no other women in his lifetime .
The introduction of this illegitimate son was but a means to divert her enemies’ attention .
Jiang Pengji was already aware of who her real enemy was .
The illegitimate son’s presence in her house was even less known than Liu Huan’s . If not for him being mentioned specifically, she may have even forgotten all about him .
However, ignoring the matter wouldn’t make it go away . The outside world still acknowledged that he was Liu She’s son, including the illegitimate son .
Although he was an illegitimate son, under the circumstances, he could inherit the family’s inheritance .
She laughed coldly .
Liu She really was petty if he could adopt his enemy Wang Huijun’s daughter as his illegitimate child .
Keke, who knows about the background of his illegitimate son?
There was a rough hypothesis forming in her mind . All that was left was for Qiguan Rang to verify things with his father-in-law .
Hopefully, the result would not be disappointing .
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