Cheng Yuanjing and Zhai Yanlin were standing behind the dense vines. When they heard the noise not far away, they both stopped in their tracks.
The two of them were officials in the imperial court and held real power in their hands. Their subordinates were not on the same level as the manservants in the imperial household. This was especially true for Cheng Yuanjing's subordinates. Seeing that their masters had stopped, the attendants all stopped in their tracks and didn't make a single sound. Someone in the garden saw them, but before they could say anything, they were stopped by the people from the Duke House.
Cheng Yumo looked around and vaguely felt that this wasn't good. If Cheng Yujin said something overboard, wouldn't she offend the Duke House of Cai? But when she looked up and saw Zhai Yanlin's cold expression, she didn't say anything.
In fact, if Cheng Yumo wanted to, she had plenty of ways to remind Cheng Yujin. If the people from the Duke House of Cai could suppress the servants of the Marquis of Yichun, how could they control Cheng Yumo, the Second Miss? But Cheng Yumo still remained silent. She thought that since the one standing outside was Cheng Yujin, the one speaking was also Cheng Yujin. No one was forcing her. So, if Cheng Yujin said something bad and offended the Duke House of Cai, then she had to swallow the fruit she sowed and couldn't blame anyone else.
No one went outside to report. In the summer, the vegetation was lush and verdant. If one didn't squint their eyes to look carefully, they wouldn't notice that there was someone behind them. Cheng Yujin didn't know that there were other people standing on the other side of the wall. When she was dealing with the naughty child, she didn't hesitate at all.
Cheng Yuanjing and Zhai Yanlin stood behind the vines and listened to Cheng Yujin's gentle words, but each word was like a knife. She mercilessly tied up the dog, threw it out, and suppressed Zhai Qing. In the end, she made Zhai Qing so angry that he cried. Zhai Qing's reputation was very well-known in the capital. Even Cheng Yuanjing had heard that the Duke House of Cai had an extremely mischievous little heir. He was lawless and everyone avoided him. But in front of Cheng Yujin, Zhai Qing's threats were useless. Bringing up his father's name was useless. Even sitting on the ground and crying didn't seem to be useful.
Cheng Yuanjing's lips curled into a smile. Unlike before, Cheng Yuanjing gave Cheng Yumo face, but he didn't need to give Zhai Yanlin face. So he didn't hide his smile. Zhai Yanlin noticed the change in Cheng Yuanjing's eyes. His face was slightly embarrassed, but more than that, he was astonished.
If Zhai Yanlin said that he didn't know what kind of personality Qing 'er had, then it would be the biggest joke in the world. He had punished and disciplined this son of his before. At one point, he even wanted to hire a strict martial arts master to discipline him. But his old mother loved her grandson dearly. Every time he disciplined his son, Old Lady Zhai would bring a large group of servant girls and rush over. She would hug Zhai Qing and call out to him. Zhai Yanlin couldn't do anything to his mother, but he couldn't really hurt his son. He could only replace Zhai Qing's servants batch by batch and arrange more servants for his son.
Zhai Yanlin thought that perhaps if he restrained Zhai Qing's personality more and made him recite and write, his personality would slowly change.
But Zhai Qing knew that with his grandmother's support, he didn't take Zhai Yanlin's strict orders seriously most of the time. For example, this dog. Zhai Yanlin didn't allow Zhai Qing to raise it. Old Lady Zhai was also afraid that her precious Grandson would be accidentally hurt by the dog. But Zhai Qing didn't let it go. Old Lady Zhai had no choice but to follow her grandson's wishes. If there was a dangerous situation, such as Zhai Qing letting the dog loose in someone else's residence, she could only quickly ask Zhai Yanlin to come over. Other than that, there was no other way.
Zhai Yanlin had a headache over this. Even in front of the palace's servant girls who taught the rules, Zhai Qing didn't listen. He didn't expect that in front of a young lady from a noble family, Zhai Qing wouldn't be able to make a splash. He could only sit on the ground and cry in anger.
Zhai Yanlin was greatly shocked. For the first time, he seriously looked at a girl. Through the lush green leaves, he could see a slender figure standing on the steps. She was wearing a pink and white dress. Her side profile was unbelievably beautiful. It was clearly the same posture, but Cheng Yujin stood there, looking better than the others.
The green leaves swayed up and down. Cheng Yujin was still standing sideways, so he couldn't see her face clearly. But the part of her neck that was exposed was shockingly white. She was also wearing a light-colored dress. Her entire person seemed to be glowing.
Zhai Yanlin couldn't help but turn his head and ask: "Who is this?"
Cheng Yumo's lips moved, but no words came out. Cheng Yuanjing was originally looking at Cheng Yujin with a smile. Hearing this, she turned her head and glanced at Zhai Yanlin.
In that instant, Zhai Yanlin seemed to be enlightened. In a flash, he guessed who this person was. He was a bit surprised, but his tone was very certain: "This is the Cheng Family's eldest daughter?"
Cheng Enbao's howls covered the movement here. Cheng Yumo sighed in her heart. Just as she was about to nod in agreement, Cheng Yuanjing suddenly walked out.
Cheng Yumo was shocked and blurted out: "Ninth Uncle?"
What did Ninth Uncle mean? Why did she feel that Ninth Uncle was deliberately reminding her sister?
Cheng Yujin felt that something was wrong. She turned her head and saw Cheng Yuanjing standing behind the bushes. She was also shocked: "Ninth Uncle?"
Cheng Yujin subconsciously took two steps forward. In this way, she immediately saw that there seemed to be other shadows behind the bushes. Cheng Yujin raised her eyebrows and suddenly had a bad feeling in her heart.
Who was this? How long had they been listening here? Why didn't anyone come to report to her?
Cheng Yuanjing took the lead and went out. Zhai Yanlin was only stunned for a moment and fell behind. Unexpectedly, they were discovered by Cheng Yujin in this moment. Of course, there was no need to hide it now. Zhai Yanlin had originally planned to show up. However, there was a big difference between him taking the initiative to show up and being discovered by Cheng Yujin.
Zhai Yanlin looked embarrassed. This way, it was as if he had done something shameful. He suppressed the displeasure in his heart and walked out as if nothing had happened: "Miss Cheng."
After Zhai Yanlin finished speaking, he then saw Cheng Yujin's appearance. His expression was really stunned for a moment.
This was the eldest daughter of the Marquis of Yichun Cheng Family?
Zhai Yanlin originally wanted to say hello to Cheng Yujin and then tell her his identity. This could also be considered as an explanation for why they were listening behind. However, when he saw Cheng Yujin's appearance, Zhai Yanlin's mind went blank and he actually forgot what he was going to say next.
When he first saw Cheng Yumo, he thought that such a beauty was unknown and that the person who passed on the message was really blind. However, now that he saw the real twin sister, Zhai Yanlin instantly understood why the second daughter was unknown.
With such a beauty in front of them, who would notice the younger sister next to her?
Zhai Qing was sitting on the ground, kicking his legs and shouting: "My father is the Duke Of Cai, I want to tell my father!" Suddenly, he saw a group of people walking out from the side. Zhai Qing was stunned for a moment, then he got up from the ground and said in surprise: "Father!"
In fact, Cheng Yujin had already guessed it. When she heard Zhai Qing's shout, Cheng Yujin said in her heart: "As expected." Sure enough, this was the Duke Of Cai, Zhai Qing's father.
Cheng Yujin was only a young miss of the Marquis Household, and she didn't have a rank. However, Zhai Yanlin was already a real Duke. Logically, Cheng Yujin should take the initiative to greet Zhai Yanlin. However, Cheng Yujin clearly knew the identity of the person in front of her, but she still stood firmly and didn't have the slightest intention of greeting.
Heh, he hid behind to listen to people talk, and then shamelessly walked out after being discovered by her. If he didn't take the initiative to confess his identity, could it be that he wanted Cheng Yujin to take the initiative to greet him?
His Highness the Crown Prince had this privilege, but what right did the Duke Of Cai have?
Cheng Yujin stood still, and her eyes didn't even glance at Zhai Yanlin. Cheng Yuanjing secretly felt that it was funny. This girl was really competitive, and she didn't even want to give face to the Duke House of Cai. It was clear that if Zhai Yanlin didn't take the initiative to confess his identity to Cheng Yujin and apologize, Cheng Yujin "wouldn't" know about Zhai Yanlin's identity, and she wouldn't pay attention to them.
Cheng Yumo slowly walked out from behind the bushes. It was really embarrassing to be caught eavesdropping, and Cheng Yujin was a person who didn't spare people when they were in the right. Even if there was no reason, she would still try to create a reason for herself. Now that she had a ready-made handle on her, she didn't know how she would ridicule her later. Cheng Yumo didn't want to show herself, but Cheng Yuanjing and Zhai Yanlin had both gone out. Cheng Yumo didn't look good hiding by herself. She slowly walked out, and her fingers unconsciously circled around her belt. She lowered her head and bowed to Cheng Yujin. "Elder sister."
After Cheng Yumo finished speaking, she saw that Cheng Yujin only responded with a soft "hmm" and nodded. She didn't have any intention to say anything else. Cheng Yumo finally realized that the atmosphere was strange. She secretly glanced at Zhai Yanlin, and she was surprised. Just now, Young Heir Zhai had called "father". Elder sister should know the identity of the Duke Of Cai, but why didn't she greet him?
At first, Zhai Yanlin was shocked by Cheng Yujin's appearance. Later, when he saw Cheng Yujin's cold expression and indifferent eyes, he realized the hostility of Cheng Yujin. Zhai Yanlin looked at her for a while. He didn't know whether he should be surprised or angry. A girl from the boudoir was actually competing with him for the occasion?
In the end, Cheng Yuanjing coughed. He used this action to cover up his smile. In an instant, he restored the image of a cold and indifferent crown prince. Cheng Yuanjing gestured to Zhai Yanlin with his palm and said, "This is the Duke Of Cai, Zhai Yanlin, Zhai Qing's father."
Then, he said to Zhai Yanlin, "This is my elder niece, the eldest daughter of the Cheng Family."
With Cheng Yuanjing's words, Zhai Yanlin took advantage of the situation and said, "Miss Cheng, my son caused you trouble just now. Please forgive him."
Cheng Yujin didn't give Zhai Yanlin any face, but she was very obedient to Cheng Yuanjing's words. She also took a small step back. Her wrist slowly turned and stopped at her waist. She steadily performed a blessed bow and said, "So it's the Duke Of Cai. Please forgive me for my lack of manners."
Zhai Yanlin looked at Cheng Yujin's bow and realized that he couldn't even blink. Her hands were fair and slender. When she bowed, her movements were extremely beautiful. Cheng Yujin was originally wearing a white gown, which outlined her beautiful figure. When she slightly squatted, the lines of her waist and legs were even more prominent. Her movements were slow but clear. Her body didn't sway at all. It was so precise that it was as if she was using a ruler. However, when she did it, she wasn't as rigid as the etiquette instructor in the palace. Instead, it was as smooth as flowing water. It was pleasing to the eye.
When Cheng Yujin bowed, her chin slightly lowered. Her eyelashes gently lowered. That bow of her head was breathtaking beyond words. Blessed was obviously a very common etiquette. As the Duke, Zhai Yanlin didn't know how many times he would see it in a day. However, no one could be like Cheng Yujin. It was simply enjoyable to watch.
Just now, Cheng Yumo had even imitated Cheng Yujin's movements. At that time, Zhai Yanlin only felt that Cheng Yumo's straightforward nature was cute. He didn't think much of Cheng Yujin. What was there to see from a young lady who spoke and bowed in a rigid manner? She was far from being as lively as the beauty in front of him.
But now, Zhai Yanlin knew that he was very wrong. He laughed bitterly in his heart. Cheng Yumo didn't say that her sister looked like this. Her appearance and manners were so good to such an extent.
Cheng Yumo didn't imitate her at all. Wasn't she deliberately misleading him?
Zhai Yanlin felt as if his eyes had been washed clean. After hearing this, Zhai Yanlin really felt that his fortune had increased by a lot. If he could look at her more often, he reckoned that he could live for a few more years.
Zhai Yanlin couldn't come back to his senses for a moment. Cheng Yujin waited for a while, but didn't receive any response. She was secretly annoyed at Zhai Yanlin's lack of manners. Who was he trying to show off his power to? Cheng Yujin was angry. She simply ignored him and stood up. Then, she greeted Cheng Yuanjing in an especially serious manner. "Ninth Uncle is blessed."
Even though Cheng Yuanjing saw her every day, he still felt that it was pleasing to see her again. After all, he was also a man. He naturally liked beautiful women. Even if Cheng Yuanjing could restrain himself, his eyes still wouldn't allow it.
Cheng Yuanjing nodded and said, "Rise. No need to be so polite." Cheng Yujin stood up and walked smoothly to Cheng Yuanjing's side. By the time Zhai Yanlin came back to his senses, he realized that Cheng Yujin didn't even wait for him to speak. She walked directly to her uncle's side.
Zhai Yanlin pursed his lips. His jaw tightened. He deliberately smiled and said, "The two of you have a good relationship."
The moment he said that, the two people standing at the side turned around at the same time and stared at him. Zhai Yanlin was shocked by their gazes. He was just casually teasing them. It wasn't a bad thing that their niece and uncle had a good relationship. Did they have to have such a big reaction?
Cheng Yujin glared at Zhai Yanlin. She knew that Zhai Yanlin didn't mean it that way. However, Cheng Yujin knew that Cheng Yuanjing wasn't her uncle at all. Was it so hard to complete a sentence? It was clearly "The two of you have a good relationship." Zhai Yanlin omitted two words and made it sound like he was talking about husband and wife.
Cheng Yujin was a little embarrassed. She secretly glanced at Cheng Yuanjing and found that his face was indifferent. She couldn't tell if he was happy or unhappy. However, he didn't reprimand her. She guessed that he wasn't very angry.
Cheng Yujin secretly let out a sigh of relief.
Cheng Yuanjing realized that Cheng Yujin was secretly looking at him. He didn't say anything and let Cheng Yujin secretly look at him for a while. Then, he looked away as if a heavy burden had been lifted from his shoulders. He wasn't angry at all. He was just surprised. Why would Zhai Yanlin say that?
That day at Yunyi Fong, The Waiter said the same thing.
Cheng Yuanjing was deep in thought. Many things that were not strange and very common in his eyes might not be so in the eyes of others. For example, The Waiter didn't know their identities and relied on his many years of social experience to directly call them an engaged couple. Another example was Zhai Yanlin today. Previously, the Cheng Family often said that Cheng Yujin and his uncle had a good relationship.
However, they weren't uncle and nephew.
Others didn't know this, but Cheng Yuanjing had always been very clear that he had nothing to do with the Cheng Family. Cheng Yujin's "niece" was even more ridiculous.
To Cheng Yujin, he was no different from Xu Zhixian, Lin Qingyuan, and even Zhai Yanlin in front of her. Cheng Yujin was praised by the Marquis Household for being "filial and considerate." In fact, it was all applied to a completely unrelated man. If the so-called Ninth Uncle's filter was removed, what would other people think?
It was probably like what The Waiter said that day. They would naturally think that Cheng Yuanjing and Cheng Yujin were engaged young men and women.
For the first time, Cheng Yuanjing seriously thought about this matter.
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