"Think about it yourself. Why is it that all princes, why can you end up in this state? Look at how rich Chu Yanxi was when he was in power. Look at you now. You are in your prime, and you have ended up like this. I am ashamed for you."
Feng Jin berated Chu Chenyi severely. Throughout history, Chu Chenyi was the most miserable of all the princes.
It was truly shameful to be in such a state! It was also truly unfair to Lin Yuwei, who had to endure such a difficult life with Chu Chenyi. It was too much for her.
After speaking to Chu Chenyi, Feng Jin could not bear to see him any longer and got up to talk to Lin Yuwei.
"Sister Feng Jin, are you angry?"
Lin Yuwei could tell from Feng Jin's flushed face that she was quite upset.
"Don't even mention it, I'm so angry I could die because of Chu Chenyi!" She was very annoyed when she thought of it. Her gaze shifted to Lin Yuwei, and she couldn't help but feel sorry for her. Such a good girl married to Chu Chenyi, it was like a beautiful flower stuck in cow dung.
"I'm truly sorry for you, having to live such a hard life with this useless Chu Chenyi. It's been tough on you."
After all, Lin Yuwei was the eldest daughter of the Marquis of Pingyang's mansion before, living a life of luxury. After marrying Chu Chenyi, she had to suffer with him.
"Sister Feng Jin, you went to ask him for money, and you didn't get a single cent, did you?"
Lin Yuwei immediately guessed what had happened. Chu Chenyi was so poor now that he definitely wouldn't be able to give any money.
"Don't even mention it, he's truly poor. He's a prince, how can he be this poor!"
She still couldn't figure out how Chu Chenyi could be this poor. Feng Jin's brows were furrowed, full of questions and confusion.
"He's... stupid..."
Lin Yuwei said helplessly. After a pause, she continued helplessly, "His salary was not much to begin with. Moreover, the mother's family of Consort Yi Jing had long since fallen into decline and had not left Chu Chenyi any property. In addition, a portion of his salary was used to subsidize the families of fallen soldiers. The people in the mansion also lived frugally with him. Naturally, they had no money."
Not to mention that she had to contribute money from time to time to help out. If she hadn't been doing small businesses with Sister Feng Jin, she would have lost her dowry.
After listening to Lin Yuwei's words, Feng Jin's face fell even further. "It seems that it will be difficult for me to get my money back."
"Sister Feng Jin, why don't I help..."
"No need. The debt belongs to the debtor. Whoever owes money should pay it back. Besides, do I really lack that little money?"
Her current assets could be said to be as rich as a nation. Why would she really care about that little money? She just wanted to use it as an excuse to put pressure on Chu Chenyi.
"You, don't be foolish enough to give all your private savings to subsidize others. Women still need to have financial security. Men are untrustworthy. Only when your own wallet has money is the most important thing!"
She was also worried that this foolish girl might be tricked by Chu Chenyi's sweet talk and foolishly give away all her money.
"I know, Sister Feng Jin, don't worry, I will absolutely not do such a foolish thing."
Lin Yuwei patted her chest and promised. She was clear about this matter and would never do such a foolish thing.
She had to guard her little treasury well, after all, Chu Chenyi's little thoughts were known to everyone. He was always thinking about her money, and if she was not careful, it would be stolen by Chu Chenyi. She really had to be well-prepared.
"It's good that you know."
Feng Jin muttered to herself. However, looking at Lin Yuwei, she didn't seem like a lovesick fool, so she probably wouldn't do such a foolish thing.
However, she had truly worked hard for nothing this time, her efforts were in vain, and in the end, it was all for naught.
After all that, Chu Chenyi turned out to be an empty shell with a fancy name. He held the title of prince, but in reality, his life was very hard.
Clearly, they were both princes, and the difference between them was huge. She wondered how Emperor Xuanwen, their father, could do this. He had sons, yet he treated them so differently. It was truly excessive.
"I won't talk to you anymore. Anyway, I came here in vain. Time is short, so I'll be going back."
Since she didn't get what she wanted, she didn't want to waste any more time here. It was better to go back to her mansion and rest well in bed.
"Sister Feng Jin, you're leaving already? You've only been here for a short while. Stay a little longer. I've already asked the kitchen to prepare a meal. It's all your favorite dishes. At least eat something before you go."
Lin Yuwei sincerely wanted Feng Jin to stay for a meal before leaving. As soon as Feng Jin arrived at the mansion, she had already instructed the kitchen to start preparing food, and it was all made according to Feng Jin's preferences.
Seeing that the meal was almost ready, she couldn't let Sister Feng Jin leave like this.
She had been staying at the Ling mansion, eating and drinking for free for so long. Sister Feng Jin had always been very good to her. Now that Sister Feng Jin had finally come for a visit, how could she let her leave hungry?
She stepped forward and hugged Feng Jin's arm, pulling her back stubbornly, refusing to let Feng Jin leave.
Considering Lin Yuwei's unborn child, Feng Jin didn't dare to move much when she was pulled back, for fear of accidentally hurting the child.
After a tug-of-war, Feng Jin finally compromised and let Lin Yuwei pull her back.
"Sister Feng Jin, just sit here at ease and go back after eating."
She still had a lot of things she wanted to say to Sister Feng Jin. How could she let her leave so easily?
Feng Jin was also helpless against her persistence. Moreover, Lin Yuwei was pregnant now. Even if she didn't care about Lin Yuwei, she had to care about the unborn child. She finally chose to stay.
"But we've agreed, you'll leave after eating. I still have those two boys waiting for me at home."
It was all because she was worried about her children. Otherwise, she could have stayed longer to keep Lin Yuwei company. But after having children, her heart was entirely focused on them, and she could no longer accommodate anyone else. Even Ling Mo Han had to take a backseat now.
"Don't worry, Sister Feng Jin. I'll escort you back personally. You can rest assured."