Madam Feng also cried and pleaded, "Your Majesty, my grandson is weak and cannot withstand the beating. Please forgive him this time. We truly know we were wrong!"

Xiao Li said in a deep voice, "If you don't want to be beaten, exile him. Let him stay in the harsh land of Lingnan for three years before he comes back. Don't say he can't go. How come Zhan Xuan has been able to stay in the border military camp all this time?"

Grand Tutor Feng's face froze instantly. What should he do?

At this moment, Feng Yingying stepped forward, her eyes brimming with tears, and sobbed, "Your Majesty, my grandparents are getting old, and our Feng family needs someone to uphold our reputation. Could you please spare my elder brother from the beating? I am willing to enter the palace as a maid and serve by your side!"

With her delicate features and her face covered in tears, it was truly impossible to refuse her.

She thought that Xiao Li would at least show her some pity.

Because she was crying so hard her eyes were streaked with tears!

However, Xiao Li didn't even look at her, and coldly said, "The palace has no shortage of maids. If you really want to save your elder brother, then you can share the punishment with him!"

Feng Yingying stared in shock, her eyes wide. They actually wanted her to share the burden with her older brother?

How could the Emperor be so heartless as to say such a thing?

She's clearly a rich and noble lady!

Xiao Li seemed to be losing patience. He said with dissatisfaction, "I don't have time to keep you all hanging around here. I have many important official duties to attend to!"

Feng Yingying bit her lip hard, then turned to look at Feng Ziyu, whose face was full of hope, and said, "Big brother, go on your journey in peace. I will take care of your grandparents!"

Feng Ziyu froze instantly. He asked in confusion, "Yingying, why do you still want me to be exiled? Didn't the Emperor say that you could help me share the punishment?"

Feng Yingying frowned and scolded, "Big brother, you can't be so selfish. I'm a girl that my grandmother has raised with great care. What if I get hurt?"

She didn't want any damage to her skin, because her future husband would dislike her for it.

Feng Ziyu cried and said, "So you're just going to watch me get sentenced to exile? Yingying, I'm your own brother! You should know how difficult the road to exile is. I'm afraid I'll freeze or starve to death before I even get there!"

Madam Feng also wiped away her tears: "Yes, Yingying, can't you share some of the burden with your elder brother?"

Feng Yingying interrupted without hesitation: "No, Grandmother, I am a woman. I was beaten in public. How am I supposed to get married in the future?"

After saying that, he glanced in Xiao Li's direction.

A fierce struggle flashed in Madam Feng's eyes; both were her children, and she didn't know which to choose.

Lin Yiwan could see through Feng Yingying's scheme perfectly well; she just found it utterly ridiculous.

She actually had improper thoughts about her father; she really has courage.

She spoke slowly, "Since you can't decide right now, then I won't keep you company any longer!"

After saying that, she got up to leave.

Madam Feng turned pale with fright and quickly said, "We've decided, we'll send Ziyu into exile!"

Feng Ziyu asked incredulously, "Grandmother, am I still your grandson?"

Madam Feng cried and said, "Ziyu, don't blame your grandmother. Your sister is weak and couldn't withstand the beating!"

Feng Ziyu's eyes were bloodshot with hatred. He roared, "Then let me die on the road to exile! Anyway, I'm an orphan!"

He was then dragged away, and Old Madam Feng cried uncontrollably.

Lin Yiwan's eyes were filled with a complex and unfathomable expression; she was not surprised by Madam Feng's choice.

Protect one, abandon the other!

Ultimately, Feng Ziyu made a grave mistake and was deemed unfit for important positions.

But Feng Yingying is different. She has a beautiful appearance, and if she uses it properly, she can quickly turn her life around.

Then we'll figure out a way to rescue Feng Ziyu, and everyone will be happy.

She didn't expose Madam Feng's thoughts, and got up to lead Zhan Miao towards Empress Lin's palace.

The palace was bustling with activity as Empress Lin led several maids to pick plum blossoms.

Upon seeing the mother and daughter arrive, she immediately rushed forward and asked, "Is the matter resolved? What was your father's decision?"

Zhan Miao tilted his head and replied, "Reporting to Grandmother, Feng Ziyu has been sentenced to exile. With his weak and feeble appearance, he will surely die on the way!"

Lin Su sneered: "He deserved it. Who told him to be so reckless as to scheme against you? When your grandmother heard that you were almost bullied by those stinky monkeys, she almost went to the Feng family herself!"

Zhan Miao comforted her, "Don't be angry, Grandma. I'm hungry. Is there anything good to eat?"

Lin Su pinched her nose: "Little glutton, I knew you'd be hungry. I had someone make you plum blossom cakes a long time ago. They were just steamed. Your uncle hasn't even had one yet!"

Zhan Miao immediately ran into the hall, grabbed a whole plate of plum blossom cakes, and said, "Then I'll go and give some to my uncle!"

She ran off in a hurry and disappeared in an instant.

Lin Su couldn't help but shake her head and sigh: "Miao'er is so naughty. With her innocent and kind nature, what will become of her in the future?"

Lin Yiwan said, "Let's just spoil her. She has so many powerful backers, how can we let her be bullied?"

Lin Su pondered for a moment: "That's right. You and Ayan should both put your hearts into it and choose a husband for her who is good in every way!"

Lin Yiwan scoffed, "I doubt Ah Yan would care at all. Miao'er is his life, his very essence; he would never let her marry so young!"

After she finished speaking, she looked at Lin Su again: "Mother, do you know that Feng Yingying has feelings for my father?"

Lin Su was stunned at first, then laughed: "It's normal. Your father is still handsome and good-looking. Even though he has a grandson, he doesn't look old at all. He is also very strong!"

At this point, she blushed.

Lin Yiwan pretended not to see and said, "Mother, even if you have enough confidence in Father, you can't be careless. You must nip it in the bud and not give other women the slightest chance!"

Lin Su spoke in a cryptic tone: "Wanwan, I am now the mistress of the harem. I can't possibly stop those women who are throwing themselves at your father. I can't keep an eye on him all the time, and I don't want jealousy to ruin my appearance!"

Lin Yiwan understood her mother's thoughts; she probably never expected that one day she would have to face the intrigues and power struggles of the imperial harem.

For a while, she couldn't adapt.

It seems we can only rely on Father's resolve.

I just hope he can hold on!

As she was thinking this, Xiao Li had already arrived at Weiyang Palace.

He said with a smile, "I guessed that Wanwan hadn't left yet, so I'm having lunch with you. I've ordered the imperial kitchen to prepare some of your favorite dishes!"

Lin Yiwan stepped forward and hugged his arm: "Father, Mother and I were just talking about you!"

Xiao Li asked curiously, "What did you say about me?"

Lin Yiwan winked at him: "Tell me how you resist the temptations outside!"

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