Cheng Yumo was in a daze. When she woke up and raised her head, she found that she was the only one left in the outer hall. Huo Changyuan had already entered and didn't greet her at all.
Cheng Yumo's fingers dug into her palms. This was her husband, this was her maternal family. In a moment of carelessness, Cheng Yumo actually broke her little fingernail.
She stared at the blood on her little finger in a daze. At this moment, the maidservants were all in the warm room, so no one noticed Cheng Yumo's accident. Cheng Yumo also didn't call for anyone. She hid her injured hand in her sleeve and didn't even bandage her wound. Like a wandering soul, she walked into the warm room and listened to everyone's conversation.
As she sat there, she couldn't help but be distracted.
Cheng Yumo couldn't help but think that she wasn't any worse than Cheng Yujin. In fact, she was far more interesting than Cheng Yujin. She was far more liked by men than Cheng Yujin. If it wasn't for the fact that the Cheng Family didn't have any more daughters, the one who married the Ninth Uncle would have been her, who hadn't been divorced. Then now, the Crown Princess who was being treated gently by the Crown Prince and envied by everyone, was it her?
After Li Seung-kyung arrived, all the topics revolved around Li Seung-kyung and Cheng Yujin. They didn't talk for long before it was time for lunch. Old Lady Cheng spoke and everyone moved to the dining room to eat lunch together.
During the meal, Cheng Yujin accidentally choked on the chili pepper. She frowned and endured it. Lian Qiao, who was waiting behind her, didn't notice, but Li Seung-kyung glanced in her direction and said, "Bring over a bowl of buttermilk."
The Crown Prince spoke and a maidservant hurriedly went to the kitchen to pass the message. Everyone at the dining table also stopped eating and looked towards Li Seung-kyung. "Your Highness, this official was negligent and didn't consider everything before serving. Your Highness, please punish me for my rudeness. "
Li Seung-kyung waved his hand and poured himself a cup of tea. He swirled the tea slowly in his hand and said, "It's not that I like it, but it's good for my throat."
Everyone followed Li Seung-kyung's gaze and realized that Li Seung-kyung was calling for Cheng Yujin. Lian Qiao came to her senses and hurriedly scooped some porridge for Cheng Yujin to relieve the spiciness. Li Seung-kyung stopped her and said, "The porridge is too hot. It'll be spicier if you drink it."
At this time, the tea in his hand seemed to have become cold. Li Seung-kyung tested the cup with his finger and said, "This temperature is just right. Clear your throat first."
Cheng Yujin was speechless. She nodded and took the tea. While she drank the tea, Li Seung-kyung naturally helped her. After Cheng Yujin finished drinking, Li Seung-kyung took the teacup and placed it on the maidservant's tray. He then gently stroked Cheng Yujin's back and asked, "Do you feel better?"
Cheng Yujin nodded and said, "Much better. Thank you, Your Highness."
At this time, the kitchen sent over some milk. Cheng Yujin saw it and said helplessly, "I only choked a little. There's no need to go through so much trouble."
"How is it troublesome?" Li Seung-kyung's tone was indifferent. He rolled up his sleeves and picked up a dish for Cheng Yujin, saying, "This dish is light. Try these."
Everyone at the table was caught off guard and was showcased. Li Seung-kyung's movements were very natural. He poured tea for Cheng Yujin with ease and familiarity. He didn't feel that it was damaging his masculinity at all. Cheng Yujin's performance was also very calm. She didn't have any intention of showing off. In fact, from the expressions of Lian Qiao and the others, it was clear that this was a common occurrence.
Cheng Yuan-hsien raised her chopsticks but didn't know how to eat. Cheng Min and Qingfu, these old married couples, were deeply moved. On the other hand, the unmarried young ladies at the other table were shocked and envious at the scene in front of them. Cheng Min was both envious and moved. She secretly glanced at Xu Nianchun, who was sitting at the other table. She thought that as long as her daughter could find a husband who was one-tenth as considerate as the Crown Prince, she would be satisfied as a mother.
When the Nguyễn Clan saw this, she couldn't help but look at Huo Changyuan and Cheng Yumo. This couple was also sitting together, but they were eating separately. From the moment they sat at the table until now, they hadn't said a single word. They didn't even exchange a glance.
… They were like strangers. No, they were worse than strangers. At least, Huo Changyuan wouldn't be so cold and rude to strangers.
The Nguyễn Clan sighed inwardly. However, other than her, no one else at the table was paying attention to Cheng Yumo and Huo Changyuan. Everyone was looking at the Crown Prince and Crown Princess.
Perhaps it wasn't that they didn't notice, but that the contrast between the two couples at the same table was too obvious. Everyone else just didn't want to lose face and didn't say anything.
Old Lady Cheng took in everyone's expressions. Hundreds of thoughts ran through her mind. In the end, she only let out a long sigh.
She originally thought that the Crown Prince was honorable and dignified, and Cheng Yujin was also a well-behaved person. When these two were together, she was afraid that after marriage, they would treat each other with respect and silence. When they returned three days ago, Old Lady Cheng even suspected that the couple was acting. This wasn't because Old Lady Cheng didn't trust the Crown Prince, but because she didn't trust Cheng Yujin.
But now, time had proven everything. They thought that their discerning guesses were actually despicable and malicious. They could pretend for two or three days, or even a month, but what about half a year?
Love could be faked, but the look in their eyes couldn't be faked.
In the beginning, Old Lady Cheng didn't think highly of her eldest granddaughter. When two calm and intelligent people were put together, neither of them would be able to subdue the other. It was better to put a delicate and naive girl by the Crown Prince's side. That way, the Crown Prince would be more pleased. After all, men didn't like women who were too smart. Huo Changyuan and Cheng Yumo, one was mighty and the other was ignorant of worldly affairs. One was bold and decisive, while the other was completely dependent. That was very good.
However, who would have thought that the final result would be poles apart?
Reality proved that smart people could live well anywhere. When two smart people were put together, it would only be twice as good. The saying that outstanding men didn't like smart and capable wives was just a saying that everyone had their own preferences. It was also a fool's way of comforting himself.
Cheng Yujin and the Crown Prince had always been amiable. It was said that in the past half a year, they hadn't gotten angry even once. As for Cheng Yumo and Huo Changyuan, Cheng Yumo couldn't handle his troublesome mother-in-law and relied on Huo Changyuan wholeheartedly. Huo Changyuan disdained to understand women's thoughts. After a long time, they were like weak vines tightly wrapped around a tree. In the end, even a big tree would suffocate to death. Now, one complained that her husband was fickle and no longer cared for her like before they got married. The other secretly despised his wife for being too clingy and completely unable to walk by herself.
This was in front of the Cheng Family's elders. Since Huo Changyuan entered the door, he greeted Old Lady Cheng, Princess Qingfu, and the Nguyễn Clan. He lowered his eyes and was respectful to Cheng Yujin. He was also very kind and patient to the younger generation of the Cheng and Xu Families. He was a filial son-in-law, a respectful subject, and an amiable brother-in-law. However, he didn't say a single word of greeting or care for his wife.
In contrast to Li Seung-kyung's concern for Cheng Yujin, Huo Changyuan's behavior was too cold. He was even worse than a stranger. That was clearly his wife.
Old Lady Cheng sighed deeply. When Cheng Yumo got married, her eyes were bright and she was brave. She felt that she was different from other women in the world. However, in the end, everyone was just an ordinary person.
On the contrary, Cheng Yujin, who was unanimously thought to be too inflexible, used practical actions to prove that a truly powerful person could do anything well.
Everyone had their own thoughts during this meal. After the meal, the men went outside to talk. Old Lady Cheng also brought many of her daughters-in-law and granddaughters to the warm room to talk about daily life. Old Lady Cheng looked at Cheng Yujin. Her lips moved a few times. Finally, she asked tentatively, "Crown Princess, have you had any good news recently?"
Cheng Yujin was used to being questioned. She was very calm and said, "His Highness said that children are all fate. There's no need to worry."
Old Lady Cheng wanted to say something but stopped. However, she did not dare to push Cheng Yujin too hard. When Cheng Yujin first bestowed marriage, they wanted to tie Cheng Yujin down with the family's filial piety. However, after Cheng Yujin gave a cold face to Qingfu and the Nguyễn Clan, the Cheng Family did not dare to do so. Cheng Yujin was now the only hope of the Marquis of Yichun. Seeing that it was useless to talk about feelings with Cheng Yujin, Old Lady Cheng did not dare to offend this golden Bodhisattva.
Just as Cheng Yujin said, if you want to ask for help, you have to show the attitude of asking for help. Old Lady Cheng immediately understood Cheng Yujin's meaning. The family continued to eat, drink, and play in a low-key manner. They continued to not think about making progress, not helping, and not causing trouble for Cheng Yujin. In short, they knew their place very well.
In fact, there was nothing to be dissatisfied with. As long as the Cheng Family did not cause trouble, they could continue to live such a comfortable life. Cheng Yuan-hsien was extremely satisfied.
If Cheng Yujin could give birth to a grandson soon, it would be even more perfect. Cheng Yuan-hsien could simply lie on a golden mountain and eat golden beans.
Old Lady Cheng heard Cheng Yujin say no and was a little anxious. However, she did not dare to urge her. Since Cheng Yujin had said so, Old Lady Cheng could not say anything. She could only agree, "The Crown Princess is right. Children and grandchildren are fated. Let fate take its course."
Old Lady Cheng finished speaking and looked at Cheng Yumo. She was not so careful with Cheng Yumo. She said very bluntly, "Second Aunt, you too. Although you accidentally lost a child, other women will not tell you the whole story. Take advantage of the fact that Marquis has not taken a concubine and get pregnant as soon as possible. You have been spoiled by your mother. However, the in-laws' family is different from your maternal family. No one will spoil you. After you get married, you cannot be petty. The first child does not matter if it is a boy or a girl. Only when you give birth to a child can you truly stand firm in the in-laws' family. "
Cheng Yumo blushed at Old Lady Cheng's words. She lowered her head and responded in a voice as soft as a mosquito.
Cheng Yujin knew that she was also in danger. She lowered her eyes and did not utter a word. In the Cheng family, she appeared to have a card up her sleeve and was calm and composed, but when she returned to the palace and there was no one around, Cheng Yujin looked at her personal servant girl and sighed.
Cheng Yujin could not help but rub her lower abdomen. Today, she said that "the child should be left to fate". However, in reality, whether it was the harem or the imperial court, they did not give them the time to leave to fate. Cheng Yujin and Li Seung-kyung both faced enormous pressure. However, it had been half a year, and there was still no movement in her stomach.
Clearly, Li Seung-kyung did that kind of thing frequently. Now, Cheng Yujin did not need to refer to her previous life's experience. She could completely determine that Li Seung-kyung's frequency was very, very high.
Could it be that the frequency was too high and it affected pregnancy?
Cheng Yujin touched her flat lower abdomen and thought very seriously.
Cheng Yujin seriously considered this possibility. Perhaps it was better for pregnancy if the frequency was lower? Li Seung-kyung came back from outside and saw Cheng Yujin sitting on the arhat bed. Her long skirt flowed to the ground and her crow eyelashes were lowered. She was very seriously thinking about something.
Li Seung-kyung naturally sat across from her and asked, "What are you thinking about that makes you so serious?"
Cheng Yujin raised her head and glanced at Li Seung-kyung. She clearly did not say anything, but inexplicably, Li Seung-kyung felt that it was not a good thing.
Sure enough, in the next moment, Cheng Yujin said, "Your Highness, this concubine just thought of a Buddhist principle."
When Cheng Yujin spoke, one could never expect her to say it all in one breath. It was inevitable that she would go in circles for a long time and say all the principles of the world before she could bring up the main topic. Li Seung-kyung sighed and said, "It is rare for you to talk about Buddhist principles. Speak."
Cheng Yujin cleared her throat and began with a natural phenomenon, "Your Highness, as the saying goes, when the moon is full, it will be in deficit. When the water is full, it will overflow. If the moon is like this, then people are naturally the same. Don't you think so, Your Highness? "
"Un."
"Everything must be restrained. Otherwise, if you are too strong, you will break easily. If you are too strong, you will be humiliated, and it will have the opposite effect."
Li Seung-kyung muttered to himself for a moment and could not help but say, "Why are you still so long-winded?"
Cheng Yujin's emotions were brewing halfway. When she heard this, she raised her head and glared at him. Li Seung-kyung's eyes were calm and innocent as he said, "I'm just speaking the truth. What do you want to say? Just say it. It's clearly just a matter of one sentence. I'm tired of listening to you beat around the bush. "
Cheng Yujin was interrupted and was too lazy to beat around the bush. She directly said, "Your Highness, I thought about it carefully and felt that grandmother's words were reasonable. We should prioritize our children. It's not good to waste too much energy. "
Cheng Yujin's words were vague, but Li Seung-kyung immediately understood. He could not help but raise his eyebrows. He was speechless. "That doesn't make sense. Our future children don't give me face. Why do you want to shortchange me?"
At this moment, there were other servants in the hall. Cheng Yujin glanced around and coughed lightly. "Your Highness, too much is as bad as not enough. If the water is too full, it will lead to nothing. Don't you think that's the truth? "
Li Seung-kyung sat upright and said slowly, "I feel that it's not quite right."
Cheng Yujin could not help but look behind her. She had always paid attention to her manners. Even if she knew that they could not hear her discussing this matter in front of the palace servants, Cheng Yujin still felt very guilty. Perhaps only Li Seung-kyung could sit upright and still while saying that he was not willing to relax in bed.
At this moment, a palace servant came in to change the tea. Cheng Yujin immediately fell silent and sat upright. Li Seung-kyung was still very relaxed. He picked up the freshly brewed tea and scalded the cup. As he poured the tea, he said, "In my opinion, this Zen principle should be explained like this. The night light dies and then reproduces. The tide rises and falls. Yin and Yang are always together. Neither can be missing. Where there is Yang, there is Yin. Where there is light, there is shadow. It really cannot be separated. Just like my name, Jing. Jade shines brilliantly. But where there is brilliance, there is shadow. It is called a flaw. As the saying goes, the superior is in the heart. Rivers and lakes contain filth. Mountains and valleys hide diseases. Flaws cannot be avoided. There is no need to deny it. As long as the flaw does not obscure the jade, it is fine. "
After Li Seung-kyung finished speaking, he suddenly thought of something and slowly repeated, "Jade conceals flaws."
Li Seung-kyung said the two words "Jade". This was an extremely serious explanation, but when Cheng Yujin heard it, she felt that something was not quite right.
A series of moving pictures involuntarily appeared in her mind. After realizing what she was thinking, Cheng Yujin quickly stopped and fiercely scolded herself in her heart. She was too filthy. She actually thought of such a serious scripture in a crooked way.
After Li Seung-kyung finished speaking, he solemnly rubbed his hands and praised, "The word 'conceal' is used well."
Cheng Yujin's face instantly turned red. She had thought that her mind was too filthy and would think wrongly. But in the end!
This guy really did mean that. He was speaking vulgarly in such a righteous manner!
Cheng Yujin's face and ears were red. She bit her lip, unable to speak. At this time, there were many palace servants in the surroundings. When the palace servants saw the crown prince and the crown prince consort discussing Zen theory, they all looked at them with admiring gazes.
Cheng Yujin's face was so hot that it was about to burn. She was so embarrassed that she wanted to die. And the person in front of her had a smile in his eyes. He looked at her as if he was referring to something and said, "Jing is accompanied by flaws, while Jade conceals flaws. The pronunciation of our names is similar. It can be seen that we are fated to be husband and wife. "
This was simply taking liberties in front of everyone, and it was the extremely vulgar kind. Cheng Yujin's ears were red. She couldn't tell if it was from anger or embarrassment. Li Seung-kyung had a hard time holding back his laughter. At this moment, Liu Yi came from outside to report that there were officials waiting to see the crown prince. Li Seung-kyung could only temporarily abandon the red-faced Crown Princess and go outside to deal with the New Year's greetings.
Li Seung-kyung's eyes were smiling all the way until he left.
Cheng Yujin was about to be angered to death by this person. But he spoke openly and with a dignified demeanor. There were so many people surrounding them, but no one could see his true face.
Cheng Yujin secretly gritted her teeth. After the crown prince left, the Dugeaux and Lian Qiao slowly came over and gently poured tea for Cheng Yujin. Lian Qiao was very envious and said, "Crown Princess, what were you and the crown prince discussing just now? Every word and sentence was quoting from the classics. It was all profound and abstruse Zen principle. This servant couldn't understand it."
Lian Qiao's original intention was to flatter the Crown Princess and make her happy. In the end, she saw Cheng Yujin forcefully glare at her with an icy expression. Lian Qiao didn't understand and carefully asked, "Crown Princess, did this servant say something wrong?"
When the Dugeaux saw this, she quickly came forward to help, "The crown prince and the Crown Princess are discussing the profound. How can us servants understand? If this servant were to say, the Crown Princess and the crown prince are not only similar in name, but also in personality. They are both equally graceful and dignified. "
The Dugeaux's original intention was to save the situation, but after she finished speaking, she unexpectedly found that Cheng Yujin's expression became even colder. Cheng Yujin softly snorted and said, "Who is the same as him?"
The Dugeaux was stunned, "Ah?"
Cheng Yujin pulled up her sleeves and lightly said, "I'm not the same as him. I'm the same dignified person on the outside and inside."
If Cheng Yujin was the same dignified person on the outside and inside, then who wasn't? The Dugeaux was confused. She and Lian Qiao looked at each other and lowered their heads, not daring to ask again.
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