Marquis Cheng felt dizzy after being tossed around like this, so he was supported by someone to rest. Cheng Yuanz sent Marquis Cheng back to his room. The others stood in the main hall and watched the two people leave.
After they left, Cheng Yuan-hsien angrily cursed, "All day long, father only knows how to favor an outsider. Today, he even hit me. Ah, fortunately, I'm much older than him. That year, mother made a prompt decision and gave me an heir. Otherwise, I think my father would have wanted to give Marquis of Yichun's entire family business to this adulterous child. "
"Eldest." Old Lady Cheng sternly glared at him, "The younger generation is still here. What are you saying?"
A runaway was a concubine, and an unmarried child was an adulterous child. Cheng Yuanz was born outside the family, so he couldn't compare to a concubine's son. Moreover, Xiao Xue had an unmarried child. When the child was six years old, he entered the Cheng Family's door. Old Lady Cheng often mocked and ridiculed Xiao Xue, sparing no effort to insult Xiao Xue in front of the child. At that time, Xiao Xue was a noble girl. Old Lady Cheng couldn't even reach Xiao Xue's heel. After the Xue family's accident, Marquis of Yichun hurriedly distanced himself from the blame, so Old Lady Cheng took advantage of it. Old Lady Cheng's twisted hatred for Xiao Xue slowly seeped into the next generation. She taught Cheng Yuan-hsien, a dignified heir, to constantly call her a slut and an adulterous child.
When the incident happened just now, all the juniors stood up. The younger ones were quickly carried away by the wet nurse. Only a few sensible ones like Cheng Yumo and Xu Zhixian were left. They had already been taken to another room by the wet nurse to avoid talking to the elders. Cheng Yuan-hsien's words could not be heard in the other room, but the younger generation was still there. Cheng Yuan-hsien said these things in front of her unmarried nieces and nieces, which was really improper.
However, Old Lady Cheng only scolded casually. She didn't seem to care. Seeing Old Lady Cheng like this, no one else dared to say anything.
Cheng Min came into contact with people of higher status in the Duke fu than in her maternal family. Before she was married, she did not feel it, but now that she was in her maternal family, she suddenly felt that the way her eldest brother did things was too unreliable. Her mother was also the same. She was always protective and spoiled from a young age. She always said that it was outsiders who led the men astray. Because of this, her eldest brother, who was in his thirties, did not even have a proper official position. Second brother was also raised to be a yes-man. He didn't have much ability, but he was good at scheming against his family.
The Cheng Family's decline was a foregone conclusion.
However, a married daughter was like spilled water. She returned to her maternal family as a guest, so she really couldn't say too much. She could only persuade both sides, "Mother, Big Brother, after all, father has raised the Ninth Masters for so many years. He is old now and his health is not good. You should just bear with him. Besides, I heard from Father-in-law that the Ninth Masters reached the fourth rank at such a young age. His future is limitless. Even Father-in-law told Second Master to build a good relationship with the Ninth Masters. How can you push your own family to the outside? "
These words made everyone fall silent. Cheng Min sighed and tried to persuade again, "Mother, Big Brother, it's good to fight for a moment, but the Marquis Household is such a big family business. What will happen in the future? Even if you don't think for yourselves, you have to think for your Grandson. It just so happens that the Ninth Masters has just been transferred back. The Ministry of Personnel hasn't sent out the appointment letter yet. You might as well find a way for the Ninth Masters to be placed in the Hanlin Academy. The returns in the future will be great. "
Cheng Yuan-hsien immediately shouted, "Hanlin Academy? Him? "
"Why not?" Cheng Min glared at her elder brother, exasperated at his failure to live up to her expectations. "Don't forget that he has a proper Jinshi background. His first two rankings were very good until the court examination."
When the court examination was mentioned, everyone in the Cheng Family fell silent. Not to mention the court examination, their family hadn't even seen the provincial examination. It was because of their ignorance that they had no idea what it meant to become a Jinshi at the age of sixteen.
When her mother-in-law and sister-in-law were talking, the Nguyễn Clan didn't dare to interrupt. Hearing that her sister-in-law wanted to find a way for Cheng Yuanz, the Nguyễn Clan became anxious. She glanced at Qingfu again and again. Seeing that Qingfu didn't show any signs of standing up, she couldn't help but say, "Find a way for the Ninth Masters to enter the Hanlin Academy? But Second Master still … "
Cheng Min was completely speechless. Fine, each of her brothers thought highly of themselves, and her sister-in-law was still unclear. If she continued to persuade her, her sister-in-law would hate her for her good intentions. Cheng Min didn't want to waste any more effort and instead stood up and said, "I'm an outsider. It's not good for me to say these words. Mother, think about it carefully. I'll go see Eldest Miss. "
Inside the blue screen cabinet, Cheng Yujin weakly leaned on the arhat bed. When she saw Cheng Min come in, she hurriedly stood up to greet her, "Auntie."
"Sit down, sit down. You're still injured. Why bother with these formalities?" Cheng Min hurriedly stopped Cheng Yujin. Cheng Yujin shook her head and said, "Etiquette can't be ignored."
Cheng Min sighed and watched as the child obediently performed the family etiquette. She thought to herself that her two brothers couldn't be relied on anymore. They would be like that for the rest of their lives. However, in the third generation of the Cheng Family, none of the brothers were worth mentioning. Look at her eldest brother's son, Cheng Enbao. He was spoiled by Qingfu to such an extent that he would be laughed at if he was taken out. The two boys in the second branch were also a little petty.
Counting all the members of the Cheng Family, the most promising were actually the two girls. The Eldest Miss was quiet and beautiful, while the Second Miss was naive and cute. One was liked by her mother-in-law and the other was liked by her husband. Both of them had great prospects. Cheng Min sighed when she thought of this. If a family relied on women to become famous, it could be seen that the family's decline was close at hand. The Cheng Family was like this. Her husband's family, the Xu Family, was also like this.
Cheng Min sighed and pulled Cheng Yujin to sit beside her. She asked softly, "Does it still hurt? Let me see the wound on your hand. "
Cheng Yujin thought that she couldn't let her see it. She rolled up her sleeve and revealed the pale gauze inside. Then, she put down her sleeve and said, "Auntie, I'm fine. You don't have to worry."
Cheng Min felt a throbbing pain when she saw the dense gauze inside. However, Cheng Yujin said that she was fine with a relaxed expression. She avoided the important and dwell on the trivial, afraid that she would worry. Cheng Min's love for this niece almost overflowed from her chest. She didn't expose Cheng Yujin. Instead, she held her hand and said, "A girl can't leave scars on her body. I have a bottle of good Shuhen ointment. It was given to me by Consort Shu. I'll have someone send it to you later. At night, let the maidservants take off the gauze and apply the ointment. "
Consort Shu gave the ointment? The eldest daughter of the Xu Family was an imperial concubine in the palace. This was also the reason why the Xu Family had more power than the Cheng Family even though there was no one in the imperial court. Cheng Yujin's thoughts turned. Finally, she smiled shyly at Cheng Min and said, "Thank you, Auntie."
"Silly child, we're family. There's no need to thank each other." Cheng Min looked at Cheng Yujin now. She really liked her no matter how she looked at her. It was a pity that such a good girl had her marriage annulled. The Huo family was simply inhumane. Cheng Min's heart was filled with regret. She suddenly thought of her family's rascal.
However, this thought flashed through her mind. A child's marriage wasn't a small matter. Cheng Min was only thinking about it. She was far from making a decision. Cheng Min held Cheng Yujin's hand and said, "You can focus on recuperating. You don't have to worry about anything else. You're well-behaved, filial, and your appearance is one of the best I've ever seen. Life has its own destiny. Who knows, maybe it's a blessing in disguise. "
Cheng Yujin knew that Cheng Min was comforting her about the annulment. Based on her tone, she still had a long way to go to move Cheng Min. However, it was a good thing that Cheng Min was moved. Cheng Yujin wasn't impatient. She smiled and said, "I understand."
Cheng Min comforted her for a while. She was trying to persuade Old Lady Cheng and Cheng Yuan-hsien that Cheng Yujin couldn't be separated from her elders. Cheng Yujin sneered in her heart. However, she still obediently agreed on the surface. She looked like she was deeply convinced and loyal.
Cheng Min and Cheng Yujin talked for a while. Then, she asked her mama to send Cheng Yujin back to her room. After they left, she went to look for Xu Zhixian. She found that he was leaning against the kang table, watching Cheng Yumo and Xu Zhixian dance on the red rope. He had a look of concentration on his face. He looked much more attentive than when he was reading a book.
Cheng Min felt a strong sense of powerlessness. She deliberately cleared her throat and asked, "Where's your Old Ancestor?"
Cheng Yumo put away the rope and said, "Grandmother just went inside to rest. Grandmother said that it was windy outside. It was dark and cold. It would be too tiring to travel. She told us to sleep here tonight. "
Cheng Min thought that if it was dark and cold outside, then Cheng Yumo still had injuries on his body. Wouldn't he still be able to walk? It wasn't good for her to say these words. She could only say with a calm face, "Since Old Ancestor loves you, then stop playing. Hurry and wash up. Don't disturb Old Ancestor's sleep."
"Yes." Cheng Yumo climbed out of bed and went to wash up hand in hand with Xu Nianchun. Xu Zhixian also wanted to follow, but was stopped by Cheng Min. "You child, when your big sister went out, why didn't you send her off?"
"Ah? Sister Jin went back? When did that happen? " Xu Zhixian muttered, "She's applying medicine inside and won't let anyone see. Little Sister Mo said that Sister Jin pays attention to etiquette. If she doesn't tidy up properly, she won't see anyone. I was thinking of asking her when she tidied up nicely. Why did she leave? "
Cheng Min glared at Xu Zhixian, but in the end, she couldn't help but laugh. Although this son of hers was covered in makeup, he was a sincere person with a good heart. If he had a powerful wife to watch over him, his future days wouldn't be bad.
Cheng Min suddenly reacted. "What Sister Jin and Little Sister Mo? Aren't they the same age?"
Xu Zhixian scratched his head. "Aiyo, I forgot again."
Not to mention Xu Zhixian, even Cheng Min didn't react. She subconsciously thought that Cheng Yujin was the older sister. Cheng Min gave her son a push and said, "Alright, go and wash up. I'm going back to sleep in the courtyard before I got married. I can't watch over you two at night. You're already grown up. Don't mess around with your younger sisters, understand? "
Cheng Min's words were to remind Xu Zhixian to keep a distance from Cheng Yumo. He was already fourteen years old and wasn't a child anymore. She didn't know if Xu Zhixian understood first, but he immediately agreed and urged his mother to leave.
At this time, the lanterns in Marquis Cheng's courtyard were also brightly lit. Marquis Cheng and Marquis Cheng sat facing each other under the lanterns. Marquis Cheng said guiltily, "Your Highness, this old official didn't teach his son well and offended you. This old one asks for forgiveness. "
Marquis Cheng was about to kneel as he spoke, but Cheng Yuanz stopped him and said, "It's fine. Those who don't know are innocent. In their position, it's normal to think this way. "
Marquis Cheng originally had some unclear thoughts when he knelt. After all, the Cheng Family was indebted to the Crown Prince. How could the Crown Prince pursue the matter when he knelt like this? Cheng Yuanz did as Marquis Cheng wished and said words of forgiveness. However, he didn't know why, but after hearing this, Marquis Cheng's heart became even colder.
His Highness the Crown Prince saw everything clearly, but he saw it too clearly. It made Marquis Cheng often feel that his dirty thoughts were seen through by His Highness with a glance. He just didn't say it.
Marquis Cheng's old face couldn't hang on. However, he was about to die. The next generation of the Cheng Family didn't even have someone to support them. He didn't calculate now. When he died, the Crown Prince and the Cheng Family's last connection would be gone. What would the Cheng Family do then? Marquis Cheng could only endure his shame and continue, "Today, I've let Your Highness down. This old official apologizes to Your Highness on behalf of this unfilial son. Your Highness, this old official was negligent and didn't pay attention to the eldest young lady's name, which violated your taboo. How about I change the eldest young lady's name tomorrow? "
In front of Cheng Yuanz's eyes floated that girl's bright and shocking eyes. To suddenly change her name at the age of fourteen, even if it was to avoid the elders, outsiders couldn't help but speculate. Cheng Yuanz returned to his senses and lowered his eyes to hide his previous absent-mindedness, saying, "No harm."
"Your Highness?"
"There's no need to change it. It's quite easy to say."
Marquis Cheng didn't quite understand, but the Crown Prince had spoken. How could he go against the Crown Prince? Marquis Cheng nodded, saying, "Yes."
After coming out of Fu Li Courtyard, Cheng Yuanz slowly walked in the dark night. The night wind blew, and the withered tree branches let out a whining sound. Cheng Yuanz didn't speak. The others didn't dare to disturb him and silently followed behind their master. After a while, the master at the front suddenly said, "Tomorrow, bring a bottle of ointment."
Liu Yi froze for a moment, "Your Highness, you're injured?"
Cheng Yuanz glanced at him. Liu Yi remembered that the Crown Prince hated nonsense the most, so he quickly lowered his head, "Yes, this servant obeys."
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