The Slender Waist-Chapter 147 - 110 Feng Yun Sets a Trap

On the way back to Huaxi Village, Kong Yun’e spoke at length about matters in Tai City.

Some of the long-past events seemed to have happened, yet also seemed as if they had not; they merely passed through Feng Yun’s mind.

In her previous life, Kong Yun’e’s scandal had been exposed, and she had ended her life in shame, without Feng Yun ever having a chance to talk to her so frankly.

As a result, she was unaware that Feng Ying had actually employed so many little schemes behind her back, and in this life, she could only speculate based on her later knowledge of Feng Ying.

"She was always competing with you for the affections of Master Xiao San..." Kong Yun’e said.

Feng Yun should have been angry, but at this moment, she felt nothing.

Her emotions had become numb.

She simply laughed, "My sister married my fiance, yet no one invited me to their wedding; I find it somewhat regrettable."

Kong Yun’e saw her calm expression and sighed.

"In my opinion, His Majesty doesn’t necessarily have true feelings for Feng Ying. Marrying her must have been due to the influence of both the Feng Family of Xuzhou and the Chen Family," Kong Yun’e said.

The Feng Family of Xuzhou and the Chen Family of Yingchuan both offered immense assistance to Xiao Cheng; this was well-known.

Smiling at her, Feng Yun said, "Then he must truly have sincere feelings. His true feelings lie with whoever can bring him benefits."

Kong Yun’e did not know how to respond and managed a bitter smile.

Feng Yun said, "Did Feng Ying tell you that the person Xiao San is fond of is her and that he has restrained his affection only because he was already engaged to me?"

Kong Yun’e was startled and nodded.

Feng Yun chuckled softly, "Then do you know that Xiao San came to see me before he went to the Imperial Mausoleum?"

Kong Yun’e shook her head, "I never heard you mention it."

Feng Yun said, "By that time, you had already joined Feng Ying, and I was on guard against you."

Ashamed, Kong Yun’e asked, "What did Master Xiao San say to you?"

Feng Yun smiled.

"He said he would return in at most three years and asked me to wait for him."

Nobody in Yueya Alley believed that Xiao San admired Feng Yun.

In public, he was always refined and noble, seemingly courteous and measured with everyone, but in fact, he was distant and cold with everyone...

Thus, when Kong Yun’e heard this, she was quite surprised.

Feng Yun back then...

Unliked by the Feng Family, spurned by everyone in the capital.

Who could have thought she had already caught Xiao San’s eye?

Kong Yun’e sighed.

"If that’s true, then Master Xiao San has wronged you. But now that he is... a mighty emperor, he ultimately won’t belong to just one person. Whether it’s you or Feng Ying, entering the palace means accepting his harem of beauties and thousands of concubines..."

Feng Yun curled her lips in a slight grin that revealed no clear joy or anger, and said, "You must be tired after such a long conversation, rest for a bit."

Kong Yun’e agreed with a nod.

Before coming to Andu, she was filled with trepidation.

Now, her fears had been set aside.

Whatever Feng Yun’s intentions, at least it was clear that they were not to seek revenge against her.

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Kong Yun’e settled into Huaxi Village.

The sudden addition of a woman with a child to Changmen Village didn’t attract much attention.

Because during that period, Feng Yun "picked up" quite a few people to bring back to the village.

There were homeless refugees, as well as craftsmen brought in from distant places.

The addition of one or two more went unnoticed.

With the population increase, Feng Yun had some adobe bricks made, preparing to build two more rows of housing on the east side of the estate for people to live in.

In those times, house building relied entirely on manual labor; the estate provided the workers, and a meal sufficed as payment, costing very little money, though it did take some time.

Some said that the Village Chief’s wife was doing the good deeds of a Bodhisattva by offering relief to the common people.

But those like Xing Bing, close to Feng Yun, had long noticed that the lady’s thoughts were not limited to this.

The lady harbored bigger ambitions, which lay hidden behind that harmless smile.

They couldn’t fathom what she was up to, but often felt an inexplicable excitement...

It was as if they had boarded a ship headed for unknown shores, tossing in the waves, fighting for their lives, yet because Feng Yun was at the helm, they were scared, but it was trust that predominated.

They believed that the lady would carry them towards a thriving and splendid other shore...

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The day after returning to Huaxi Village, Feng Yun took Kong Yun’e to see Ren Rude.

Carrying a basket full of eggs, they expressed endless thanks.

Ren Rude joyously accepted them, casting a glance at the little woman beside her.

"Is this lady the cherished friend of our village chief?" he asked.

Kong Yun’e lowered her eyes, appearing quite nervous.

Feng Yun looked at her and smiled, "Yun’e will be residing in Huaxi Village from now on. I hope Mister Ren will take good care of her."

Ren Rude replied, "Of course. We all came from Tai City, we’re all in a foreign land, and we should support each other." 𝒻𝑟𝘦𝘦𝘸ℯ𝒷𝑛𝘰𝓋ℯ𝘭.𝘤𝘰𝘮

Feng Yun nodded, then sighed, "Yun’e has had an unfortunate life, having lost her husband. Her own family refuses to take her in, and it’s been very hard for her, a woman alone with a child... Thanks to Mister Ren’s help, she can now escape her plight and doesn’t need to go back and listen to that idle gossip..."