Cheng Yujin couldn't guess the thoughts of a superior, so she simply stopped guessing. Cheng Yujin discovered that Cheng Yuanjing's Qi was very good. Even if Mount Tai collapsed in front of him, he wouldn't move. Just by looking at his expression, she couldn't see his true thoughts. However, ignorance was also fearless. In any case, Cheng Yujin couldn't guess anything, so she simply said what was on her mind. She was very calm: "Ninth Uncle, what do you think of this purse?"
Cheng Yuanjing nodded: "En."
Cheng Yujin blinked her eyes and looked at Cheng Yuanjing: "Then can this little girl ask you for a favor?"
Cheng Yuanjing thought to himself, sure enough, she was waiting for him here. She gave him food and a purse, so he knew she had a plan.
Cheng Yujin directly came over to ask him, but Cheng Yuanjing didn't care at all. He casually said: "What do you want? Say it."
Cheng Yujin smiled and personally poured a cup of tea for Cheng Yuanjing: "Ninth Uncle, you previously gave me ten plots of land, and I am very grateful. In addition, there are also grandfather's three shops. However, I don't know where the land in Jinling is, and I also don't know where the shops are. Although there are account books, I don't know the situation, and I don't have any subordinates. It's hard to guarantee that the subordinates won't collude and falsify the accounts to fool me. However, I don't want them to enter the Marquis Household to report. First, there are too many eyes. If I meddle with the shops during the mourning period, outsiders will say that I am not filial. Second, the housekeeper will inevitably alarm mother and grandmother. I don't want the elders to worry. Besides, some of the things were secretly given to me by grandfather. If grandmother knew, I'm afraid she would suspect grandfather's property distribution and cause trouble for no reason. Grandfather has already passed away, and I really can't bear to cause grandmother to suspect grandfather because of my own reasons. I can't let down the kindness of the elders. Ninth Uncle, don't you think so? "
Cheng Yuanjing looked at her and thought to himself, Isn't it just to secretly keep these three shops? To think that she could find such a high-sounding reason for herself. Cheng Yuanjing asked, "What are you trying to say?"
Cheng Yujin thought that it was very good. His Highness did not refute her words, which meant that the reason she gave was very rigorous. Cheng Yujin continued to lay the groundwork, "My daughter grew up in the Inner Residence. Every day, I see only maids and older women. I don't know much about the affairs of the common household. Logically speaking, I haven't married yet, so these external affairs should be handled by the elders. But after all, this is my grandfather's kindness. I don't dare to refuse an elder's gift. If I don't manage it well, I'll be letting down my elder's love. I wanted to share the burden of the elders, but unfortunately, I'm too stupid to know anything about accounting … "
Cheng Yuanjing listened patiently. In the end, he couldn't bear it any longer and said, "Finish it in ten words."
Cheng Yujin's voice paused. She looked at Cheng Yuanjing, pursed her lips, and quickly said, "I'll have to trouble Ninth Uncle to take me to see the shops."
Ten words, not one word more, not one word less.
Cheng Yuanjing glanced at her, "Can you finish it in one sentence? Why are you talking so much nonsense?"
Cheng Yujin secretly rolled her eyes. She was used to taking the moral high ground in everything she did. Although she was selfish, self-interested, and suspicious, and wanted to secretly keep Marquis Cheng's businesses, she had to be reasonable.
If she wanted to be impeccable in terms of morality, then she had to consider all aspects and make her words sound good. This was not an easy task. Cheng Yujin needed to lay the groundwork for herself for a long time. However, Cheng Yuanjing was not a patient person. He made people finish the cause and effect in one sentence. When Cheng Yujin met him, it was like a scholar meeting a soldier. She was often quite angry.
However, this was the Crown Prince. Cheng Yujin was clearly angry, but she still had to maintain a smile and say, "Ninth Uncle is right. There is no one in the inner residence and I don't know the situation outside. Even if I wanted to see it for myself, I couldn't go out. However, Ninth Uncle is different. Ninth Uncle is a high scholar. These years, he has been concerned about the suffering of the people and is familiar with the people's lives. He also has a seven orifices heart. Whether it is business or politics, whether it is truth or lies, Ninth Uncle can see the truth at a glance. He knows the ways of the world and is not blinded by the ways of the world. To have Ninth Uncle is the blessing of our dynasty. "
As Cheng Yujin spoke, she noticed that Cheng Yuanjing was looking at her. She paused and couldn't help but touch her face and ask, "Ninth Uncle, why are you looking at me like that?"
Cheng Yuanjing lightly said, "It's a pity that you don't want to be an official."
"What?"
"Your mouth is full of lies and empty words."
Cheng Yujin thought to herself, this is your court. You really don't hold back when you talk about it. Cheng Yujin's smile did not change as she said, "Not at all. The court is full of talented people. The sea is deep and the river is clear. All the officials are people like Wei Zheng and Bao Zheng. This is the sign of a prosperous era."
Cheng Yuanjing originally had a cold expression, but when he heard this, he couldn't help but laugh. He smiled as he glanced at her and reached out to touch her forehead. His eyes were full of laughter. Cheng Yujin dutifully played the role of a greedy minister by the side of a wise ruler. Seeing that Cheng Yuanjing's mood was better, she saw the situation and asked, "Ninth Uncle, then I …"
Cheng Yuanjing stood up and said, "Don't you just want to go out and take a look at your shop? You can talk so much nonsense. Let's go. "
It was not easy for Cheng Yujin to go out. If she wanted to go out, she first had to ask for permission from Princess Qingfu. Qingfu agreed, and then she had to ask for permission from Old Lady Cheng. This way, she would have to explain where she was going and what she was going to do. In the end, everyone in the residence would know. The matter of money was especially eye-catching. Cheng Yujin did not want to tell anyone. If she wanted to secretly go out, she could only rely on a man to take her out. Cheng Yujin's father was unreliable. It could be said that she did not have any biological brothers. After thinking about it, the only one she could rely on was Cheng Yuanjing.
Fortunately, it was difficult for Cheng Yujin to go out, but it was very convenient for Cheng Yuanjing. He only needed to instruct his own people to prepare the carriage. The entire trip did not need to be done by others. He did not even need to explain to anyone. Cheng Yujin sat in the carriage and listened to the carriage drive out of the gate. She sighed. In this world, men were much more free.
With Cheng Yuanjing as a cover, they were unimpeded and quickly arrived at Xuan Bei Fang. Xuan Bei Fang was close to the six ministries of the imperial court. At this time, the main street was filled with precious horses and fragrant carriages. Pedestrians were weaving together. Many officials and their wives were accompanied by their family servants or husbands to choose things. Cheng Yujin did not stand out.
It was rare for her to go out alone. In the past, even if she went out shopping, she would follow Qingfu, the Nguyễn Clan, and the others. Cheng Yujin had to pay attention to her every move. She did not dare to buy things to her heart's content. She also could not call for the carriage to stop when she saw something she liked on the road. Shopping like this was really boring. But now it was different. She was the only female in the carriage. Cheng Yuanjing was purely putting on an appearance and was completely disinclined to worry. Cheng Yujin was no longer polite. Wherever she wanted to go, she would direct the coachman to go, and wherever she wanted to stop, she would stop.
She was not in a hurry to see her own shop. This kind of opportunity might not come again. She had to take advantage of this time to inquire about the prices. Cheng Yujin went into several jewelry stores, clothing stores, and cloth stores. She did not buy anything. She only looked at the quality of the cloth and asked about the price. She secretly compared them in her heart. Other people only saw that Cheng Yujin frequently went into the stores, but did not sell anything. Liu Yi, who was accompanying her, could not help but ask: "Eldest Miss, what do you like? This servant will bring it for you."
Cheng Yujin also looked at him strangely: "Why do you want to buy it?"
Liu Yi had mingled in the palace in his early years. Later, he hid among the common people. Over the years, he had come into contact with high officials and nobles. He was also used to the imperial concubines in the palace competing with each other and spending a lot of money. He followed the train of thought that had been raised in the palace. Seeing that Cheng Yujin only looked and did not buy anything, he thought that she did not have enough money. As a servant, he had to think what his master could not think and say what his master could not say. This trip must be paid for by His Highness. His Highness did not care about this small amount of money. Liu Yi tactfully offered to help Cheng Yujin carry the things. However, Cheng Yujin's reply immediately blocked Liu Yi.
Liu Yi paused strangely for a few seconds and asked: "Eldest Miss did not come to the streets today to relax?"
"That's right." Cheng Yujin also looked at him strangely, "Shopping is shopping, it does not have to buy anything."
Liu Yi was shocked. For a long time, he could not understand this logic. After all, he was a man. The imperial concubines in the palace lived in the Forbidden City for many years. After entering the palace, they would not enter the common people. Therefore, Liu Yi really did not know how women went shopping.
Cheng Yujin and Liu Yi were talking here. On the other side, Lian Qiao saw something fun and quickly called Cheng Yujin over. Cheng Yujin rarely went out. This was a rare opportunity, so she generously took the two servant girls with her. Du Ruo and Lian Qiao rarely had this kind of freedom today. Very quickly, they broke free from their restraints and happily immersed themselves in the joy of shopping.
Liu Yi watched as the womenfolk, who usually did not go out, walked half a street in high spirits without the slightest tiredness. Liu Yi did not know what to say and could only silently sigh in admiration. Cheng Yujin went to a jewelry store. The jewelry in this store was not expensive, but it had a variety of styles and colors. It was much more lively than the hairpins in the Marquis Household. Cheng Yujin was satisfied. Just as she stepped on the carriage, she heard Lian Qiao make a surprised sound.
Lian Qiao pointed at the dazzling cloth inside and turned to ask Cheng Yujin: "Miss, when did you buy these back?"
Cheng Yujin saw it and frowned: "It was not me."
After saying that, Cheng Yujin thought of it. She looked out through the curtain and saw Cheng Yuanjing sitting on the horse. He held the reins with one hand and skillfully controlled the horse to move through the crowd. Because the two of them had to observe filial piety, Cheng Yuanjing also wore a white robe today, but it was made of white brocade brocade. This kind of cloth had a clear color and was woven with cloud crane patterns on both sides. Although the color was light, it was more expensive than red and yellow woven gold fabrics.
The streets were bustling with activity. The noise of the people and the shouts of the hawkers rose and fell one after another. Cheng Yuanjing was dressed in white and was clearly separated from the surrounding environment. Even in this kind of environment, he was still noble and elegant, as if he was in the Imperial Palace.
As if he sensed her gaze, Cheng Yuanjing looked up. Cheng Yujin quietly lowered the curtain. Lian Qiao saw it and asked tentatively: "Miss, these things …"
Cheng Yujin glanced behind her and said: "Since Ninth Uncle has the heart, then we will accept it."
What a joke. If someone was willing to spend money, would Cheng Yujin give away the money she had received? Impossible. Don't even think about it. Cheng Yujin thought that she did not dare refuse an elder's gift. She did not struggle at all in her heart and accepted it.
The carriage continued to move forward. There were many people on the street and the carriage could not move fast. It stumbled for a short distance. During this time, Cheng Yujin looked through the things in the carriage. She found that there were a few bolts of cloth that she had touched or asked The Waiter about. She did not plan to buy them, but she did not expect Cheng Yuanjing to notice. Everything she touched was packed up.
Cheng Yujin could not help but have complicated feelings. Cheng Yuanjing was willing to use his name to bring her out. Cheng Yujin was already very satisfied. She never thought that the Crown Prince would accompany her shopping. She was already frightened enough that Cheng Yuanjing personally came. How could she have the extravagant hope that Cheng Yuanjing would accompany her from shop to shop. Cheng Yujin originally thought that Cheng Yuanjing would leave even faster, but she didn't expect him to wait patiently. While she was looking at things inside, he stopped outside the shop and waited. He walked and stopped all the way and didn't rush her even once.
This was rare enough. The result was not only that. Although he did not come in, he noticed her actions and bought everything that she had touched. Cheng Yujin was such a heartless person, but at this moment, she felt very apologetic.
She put down the curtain. Separated by the carriage, the outside was noisy. But for some reason, Cheng Yujin was able to accurately identify the sound of another person's horse. Tuk, tuk, tuk. The rhythm was clear and steady.
Cheng Yujin's heart suddenly felt peaceful. She could not help but think that when the Crown Prince returned to the throne, he would definitely become a very kind monarch.
Understanding and benevolent, strong and restrained.
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