Divine Doctor Mommy Is A True Big Shot-Chapter 166 - 168: A Feast at Hongmen

Although it is a Hongmen Banquet, one cannot help but attend.

Both Dongfang Lianhua and her daughter were well aware of this.

Even though Xiao Junci fainting outside the Princess’ Mansion had dispelled some of Emperor Yongye’s suspicions, and the surveillance on the Princess’ Mansion had ceased, as long as the imperial edict didn’t reach their hands, the Emperor’s suspicion would remain.

Feng Bailing decided to attend the banquet with Dongfang Lianhua.

That day, Feng Bailing arrived at Xinglin Spring as usual, and Princess Mingxia also returned.

After examining Princess Mingxia’s vocal cords once again, Feng Bailing was delighted to find that her inflammation had been largely controlled.

However, Princess Mingxia had not spoken for many years. Currently, she could only speak one word at a time, and it was expected that she would need some time to recover fully.

"You’re inviting me to eat at Chuyue Tower?"

Princess Mingxia gestured.

"Isn’t Chuyue Tower closed?"

Feng Bailing remembered that Dugu Wu had handed over Chuyue Tower to avoid criticism from others.

Feng Bailing felt it was a pity on his behalf; Chuyue Tower was indeed a goldmine. Ouyang Chenchen had always wanted to open a tavern in Chu City, but she managed it poorly, and it was said her tavern was about to close down.

"It has reopened."

After changing hands, Chuyue Tower closed for a period of renovation and finally opened its doors today.

New and old customers came from all directions.

On top of Chuyue Tower stood two people; the woman had a beautiful and captivating appearance, with a Wenhua Seal on her forehead that made her face look even more exquisite.

The man by her side wore a purple robe, tall and slender with an extraordinary bearing; Nalan Yan’er and Hua Wushang were the new owners of Chuyue Tower.

Dugu Wu, that guy, actually sold Chuyue Tower to his old flame, Nalan Yan’er.

After learning of the new owners of Chuyue Tower, Feng Bailing couldn’t help but roll his eyes.

This time, Feng Bailing had misunderstood Dugu Wu. The sale of the Chuyue Tower was handled by Lu Yin. It was Hua Wushang who surfaced to purchase the Chuyue Tower, even Dugu Wu only knew a few days later that Nalan Yan’er was also part of the purchase.

However, the change of ownership of Chuyue Tower wasn’t of much concern to Feng Bailing; what was more pressing was the banquet hosted by the Chen Country Palace.

Thanks to Feng Bailing’s treatment, Xiao Junci’s condition improved significantly.

In just a few days, he was able to leave bed and walk.

The long-awaited Hongmen Banquet finally arrived.

In the afternoon, Feng Bailing and Dongfang Lianhua boarded the carriage of the Princess’ Mansion.

Outside Feng Mansion, two horse carriages also stopped.

Inside Feng Mansion, Aunt Xue wiped away her tears.

"Xue Rou, it’s not that I’m not taking you with me, but an official can only bring one Lady. Duchess Chen and Nan Feng are on good terms, and Nan Feng is skilled at handling such occasions."

Today, Feng Zhanlian looked gallant, wearing a well-tailored dark purple new robe, with two precisely trimmed mustaches. Ever since getting his hands on the poem "Dedicated to Guo Jijiu," he had made a comeback in the official circles.

With Lady Nan Feng also heavily financing him, he had now become the third in command at the Ministry of Personnel.

This banquet, hosted by the Chen Country Palace, was named the Xia He Banquet under the auspices of enjoying the lotus flowers.

In the past, Feng Zhanlian would merely serve as an ornament at such events, but today was different. Duchess Chen had invited him several times, requesting a set of his poetry.

After mulling over for several days, Feng Zhanlian finally produced several pieces he took pride in, believing that today he would undoubtedly emerge as the top poet at the banquet.

Aunt Xue felt both jealous and resentful in her heart.

Ever since Lady Nan Feng entered the mansion, with her charming demeanor and exceptional bedroom skills, she had Feng Zhanlian wrapped around her finger, neglecting Aunt Xue, his formerly beloved concubine.

And not just that, even her daughter...

"Mother, father is right. Aunt Nan Feng is very good at socializing. She will perform at the banquet today. Don’t worry, she will definitely look after me and sister Ruoyan."

Feng Xiangxue wore a plum-red gauze dress with gold threads embroidered onto it, shimmering with every movement. She wore a strand of precious East Sea Pearls around her neck, and her hair was adorned with rare agate hairpins.

Even Feng Ruoyan was dressed lavishly today, in an exquisite silk brocade skirt with jade hair accessories. The sisters stood together, looking like Princesses from the Royal Family.

Both sisters were beaming with joy. Indeed, Lady Nan Feng knew how to win hearts. For this Xiahe Banquet, she had spent a great deal to purchase several sets of clothes and jewelry for both. Merely this gesture had already won the sisters over.

Seeing her daughter addressing Nan Feng as Aunt so readily, discarding her own mother, Aunt Xue’s heart bled.

The daughter was not yet married but had already been cast aside.

Feng Zhanlian was unreliable too; now her only hope lay in her son Feng Zhao’an, who would return to Chu City next month.

Aunt Xue was patient. She managed a forced smile as she sent off Feng Zhanlian and Lady Nan Feng, among others.

"Isn’t that Mo Qianqian? Why has she come too?"

The Feng sisters sat in a carriage and saw Mo Qianqian boarding the carriage at the Princess’ Mansion.

"An uncouth country girl, still dreaming of becoming a phoenix."

Feng Xiangxue looked down upon such female students as Mo Qianqian.

"Even if she goes, she won’t be able to enter the inner garden."

Feng Xiangxue sneered.

Ordinary guests could only stay in the outer garden, while the families of fifth-rank and above officials were granted access to the inner garden. Only distinguished guests such as Princes, lords like Xiao Junci, could enter the inner garden.

Just stepping out of the carriage, Feng Bailing spotted two figures, one tall and one short, standing beside the stone lions outside the mansion’s gate.