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"How did you three end up here?" Feng Hongwen asked suddenly.
Shining and Shan Yue were startled and appeared a bit nervous, while Shanling remained calm and said, "Reporting to the Marquis, we were serving in the Duke of E State Mansion before Seventh Sister entered."
"That's nice..." Feng Hongwen sneered—what he didn't say was that being kicked out and then allowed back in meant things here weren't so simple. "From now on, continue to take good care of Consort Jun here."
"Yes, Marquis." Shanling stepped back to her original position.
Yun Kexin felt that Jiangyin Marquis's sarcastic tone sounded familiar, but she couldn't recall where she had heard it before. Although she was filled with doubts, she maintained a pleasant smile. However, she didn't notice the cold glint that flashed in Feng Yinxiao's eyes: What kind of attitude were Third Brother and Fifth Sister showing? With Sister-in-law present, there was no courtesy or instruction; who were they trying to disrespect? This was even more infuriating than their absence at the wedding yesterday!
Moreover, Uncle Feng Hongwen's forced "smile" also made him uncomfortable, and Miao Yu's coldness towards Yun Kexin was surprising—Feng Yinxiao felt increasingly annoyed by these people's "behavior," but his gaze fell on the serene Yun Kexin, which inexplicably calmed his anger.
"Father, Mother, Aunt are so beautiful!" a clear child's voice lightened the somewhat heavy atmosphere.
Feng Yinxiao smiled: this was his niece Dou Dou, whose full name was Cui Lingling. She had just turned five and had been eager to meet Yun Kexin for a long time.
Next, his sister Feng Yuxi's voice came: "Yes, Aunt is a great beauty. Dou Dou, go over and greet your uncle and aunt."
"Okay—" Dou Dou happily ran towards Feng Yinxiao and Yun Kexin, smiling as she bowed and said, "Dou Dou greets Uncle and Aunt."
Yun Kexin affectionately gave Dou Dou a red envelope and smiled warmly at Feng Yuxi.
As the sister-in-law who had seen Sister-in-law Yun Kexin at the wedding yesterday, Feng Yuxi praised her brother's choice. However, perhaps due to their still limited familiarity, they didn't talk much. Now that Sister-in-law had entered the family, there would be plenty of opportunities to converse later. Her husband Cui Chengxiang was the current Minister of Personnel and had been summoned to the palace by the emperor today, so he couldn't come to greet them.
"Let's all go to the dining hall for dinner," Zhuo Min said with a smile. "The new wife has met everyone; we can't let her go hungry."
A single sentence "woke up" the dreamers present, and everyone waited for Duke Feng and the Duchess to exit first, then followed behind the Feng Yinxiao couple into the main hall.
During the meal, a maid was about to serve dishes to Consort Jun, but Feng Yinxiao stopped her, saying, "I'll do it."
As Feng Yinxiao personally added food to Yun Kexin's plate, he asked her what dishes she liked and whether they were available on the table. If not, he would immediately instruct the kitchen to prepare them. His tenderness and thoughtfulness nearly caused those around him to fall off their chairs. Feng Yuluo, seemingly unable to watch any longer, hurriedly took a few bites of rice and declared herself "full." She left the dining hall while Feng Yinfai ignored her, continuing to eat his meal and secretly mocking his elder brother for being so "subservient" to a woman. After all, she was just a woman; was it really necessary?
Zhuo Min politely said, "Xiao'er, Yun Kexin, eat more. I wonder if the food suits your taste..." Internally, she looked down on the couple's public display of affection as inappropriate.
When the Duchess spoke up, Mama Li became anxious—she managed the kitchen herself and usually cooked for the Yan Duke's household. She had always been confident in her culinary skills but was unsure if this newly arrived lady would be accustomed to them. Previously, when Qingyuan Hou inquired about it, it truly made her uneasy. Only Feng Yuxi looked on with envy: her husband Cui Chengxiang treated her exceptionally well, but her brother showed no such intimate regard for Sister-in-law. It seemed her brother's feelings for Sister-in-law were extraordinary; before this, he had never even glanced at any woman and avoided them as if they were contagious. This led her and their mother to worry that he might be "abnormal." Later, they discovered that he merely appeared indifferent on the surface while being deeply invested emotionally.
Yun Kexin also sensed the mixed gazes around her—some hostile, some disapproving, some friendly—and quickly said:
"Mother, Mama Li's cooking is excellent; it smells wonderful and tastes great." She smiled gracefully and added to Feng Yinxiao, "Let the maid serve Consort; you eat. You still have court later."
Feng Hongrui smiled: Such an understanding and considerate woman truly reflects her mother.
Upon hearing this, Mama Li finally relaxed, thinking that this young mistress was indeed noble yet not spoiled.
Feng Yinxiao replied with a smile, "Alright," while instructing the maid to take good care of Consort Jun.
After finishing their meal, Feng Yinxiao took Yun Kexin for a walk in the back garden.
"Yun Kexin," he said as they walked, "our residence is divided into six sections. The three central paths lead directly to the Main Hall; behind are the guest rooms. The garden is on the west side; there’s a row of kitchens coming from there. Additionally, there are two servant quarters for maids and servants to eat and sleep," he explained while pointing with his hand. "Daily meals and living arrangements are across from the Main Hall. Our new house is called 'Yihe Garden,' which my mother specifically arranged for me before she passed away. My father is also very satisfied with it; it's spacious with good lighting and not noisy but convenient for coming and going—unlike the guest rooms or servant quarters near the Main Hall where you can always hear the commotion from outside." He took her hand and sat down on a swing in a lawn area. After sitting for a moment, he added, "Yihe Garden was built a year ago and underwent some renovations a month before our wedding. Yun Kexin, I hope you won't find it lacking."
"How could I?!" Yun Kexin laughed. "Feng Yinxiao, this new house is truly beautiful! I can tell you put a lot of effort into finding craftsmen. Walking into Penglai Pavilion feels just like returning home; I love it here."
Feng Yinxiao turned slightly towards her, holding Yun Kexin's hand gently as he said softly: "I'm glad you like it; I'm just worried that you might not get used to living here."
"Don't worry, everything takes time to adapt," Yun Kexin said with a smile, her palm resting on Feng Yinxiao's hand. "I will get used to it slowly, so you don't need to worry."
As the two were engrossed in their conversation, they suddenly noticed the presence of others around them and quickly withdrew their hands from each other.
After a while, Feng Yinxiao was about to enter the palace. Yun Kexin accompanied him to the entrance of the residence and watched as his tall horse disappeared from view before returning to Yihe Garden.
Once seated in Yihe Garden, a room full of maids and servants quickly surrounded her, busy serving tea and water, asking questions. Even when Yun Kexin said "I'm fine," the servants and maids remained on standby, filling the room with their presence. She suddenly felt uncomfortable, or perhaps restricted; back at the Earl of E's residence, there wasn't such a "crowd" around her. If she had something to say, she could find a quiet place like the attic to speak with Shining Spirit and the others. But in the Earl of Yan's residence, the busy figures of servants were everywhere, making her feel as if there were "ears behind the wall." It was difficult to speak freely. Thinking about it, she realized that she was now Consort Jun instead of Seventh Sister; the change in status naturally brought about restrictions, and she could only "slowly adapt"...
In the evening, Feng Yinxiao returned from the palace to the Earl of Yan's residence. After visiting his father and stepmother in the Main Hall, he went directly back to his own quarters in Yihe Garden.
Similar to Yun Kexin's experience, as soon as Feng Yinxiao entered the hall, servants rushed over with water, towels, chairs, and tea. A maid even approached him to help him change clothes.
"Leave. Let my wife come," Feng Yinxiao frowned at the maid who stood before him wanting to help him undress. "Where is my wife?"
"Consort is here," Yun Kexin smiled as she stepped over the threshold—though it felt awkward to refer to herself that way, she tried her best to adapt. "I went to the kitchen earlier; when I heard from Shining Moon that Young Lord had returned home, I hurried over."
"What were you doing in the kitchen?" Feng Yinxiao scolded. "That's where the servants belong; my wife only needs to stay in Yihe Garden without having to work."
"I wasn't working; I just instructed Mama Li to prepare some dishes that Young Lord likes," Yun Kexin replied gently. "My husband has been going back and forth between the palace and here; he needs nourishment." After a brief pause, seeing Feng Yinxiao trying to undress himself, she quickly stepped forward and said, "I will assist my husband with changing clothes."
However, Feng Yinxiao insisted on going into the bedroom, so Yun Kexin had no choice but to follow him.
He watched as her delicate white hands skillfully unbuttoned his clothes, stirring up countless tender feelings within him. He reached out his arms and wrapped them around her slender waist.
"Yun Kexin, I want you to personally help me undress; do you mind?" Feng Yinxiao asked nervously as he gazed at Yun Kexin. "After all, this is something that a maid should do..."
"I don't mind," before Feng Yinxiao could explain further, Yun Kexin raised her eyelids slightly and interrupted with a smile like a blooming flower. "Serving my husband is indeed a Consort's duty, and besides, I am willing." By the end of her sentence, her face turned slightly red.
Feng Yinxiao felt a sweetness in his heart, sweet enough that his eyes were filled with honeyed feelings. Suddenly lowering his head, he whispered in her ear:
"I only wish to be taken care of by you, and I only want to touch Yun Kexin."
Yun Kexin's face flushed red, resting her head against Feng Yinxiao's chest, she shyly said, "Feng Yinxiao, stop it..."
Seeing her shy, he couldn't bear to tease her any longer, allowing her to help him change out of his everyday clothes. The couple then left the bedroom.
In the evening, at bedtime, Feng Yinxiao insisted that Yun Kexin wash up and change clothes first. After watching her lie down in bed, it was finally his turn. Observant Yun Kexin noticed that Feng Yinxiao seemed a bit unhappy, especially when he lay down beside her with a slight frown and no words.
"What's wrong, Feng Yinxiao?" Yun Kexin asked softly as she lay on her side. "Did something unpleasant happen in the palace?"
"No, it's at home," Feng Yinxiao replied, still feeling angry at the scene from that morning. "Yun Kexin, you were wronged during the engagement this morning, and during breakfast, Yulu and Feng Yinfai were truly infuriating."
So that's what it was! Yun Kexin smiled reassuringly and said, "No, my husband, I wasn't wronged at all. I just got married; perhaps we are all a bit unfamiliar with each other. Over time, things will get better."
"Yun Kexin, in two days you'll be returning to your family. Are you worried about your family?" Feng Yinxiao answered evasively with concern in his mind. "I'm only worried about you; I fear that your family's impression of the Yan Guogong mansion will worsen."
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