When Cheng Yujin entered, she first glanced at Cheng Yuanz without batting an eyelid. Then, she lowered her head and bowed to Marquis Cheng in a dignified and standard manner. "Granddaughter greets grandfather. Grandfather is in good health."
After speaking, Cheng Yujin turned slightly and bowed to Cheng Yuanz. "Niece greets Ninth Uncle. Ninth Uncle is blessed."
Cheng Yuanz raised his hand indifferently and said, "Rise."
Cheng Yujin was a little surprised. Marquis Cheng was still here, and Cheng Yuanz was the one who made the decision? She quietly looked at Marquis Cheng and found that he was calm and unperturbed, as if he didn't realize that something was wrong.
Alright, since Marquis Cheng himself didn't mind being offended by his son, why should she? Cheng Yujin stood up and smiled at Cheng Yuanz. "Niece didn't know that Ninth Uncle was coming back today. Sorry for not going out to meet you. Ninth Uncle, how was your trip? "
Cheng Yuanz looked at Cheng Yujin's flower-like smile and thought to himself that he had left the capital for too long and couldn't keep up with the happenings in the capital. Young ladies these days were young, but they all had good looks. If he hadn't seen it with his own eyes, Cheng Yuanz wouldn't have believed that such a gentle and beautiful young lady would slap her fiancé's face.
Cheng Yuanz said, "It's fine. The matters outside shouldn't be something that a junior like you should worry about. "
When Cheng Yujin heard the two words "junior" coming out of Cheng Yuanz's mouth, she felt an indescribable awkwardness in her heart. Cheng Yuanz didn't look that different from her, but he naturally called her junior. Cheng Yujin really couldn't accept it calmly.
But who asked her grandfather to not forget their old friendship? Cheng Yujin could only accept this uncle who was only five years older than her.
It just so happened that Cheng Yujin was there. Marquis Cheng asked, "My dear daughter, let me ask you, what's going on between you and that guy from the Huo family?"
Cheng Yujin quietly glanced at Cheng Yuanz. Marquis Cheng didn't care about worldly affairs. If he knew about this, it must have been brought to him by Cheng Yuanz. Cheng Yujin thought her movements were quick and secretive, but Cheng Yujin turned her head accurately and smiled at Cheng Yujin.
Cheng Yujin became even more nervous. She wasn't sure how Cheng Yuanz had told Marquis Cheng, so she said conservatively, "Grandfather, Marquis Huo and I … no longer have anything to do with each other."
"What?" Marquis Cheng frowned. "What nonsense are you spouting at such a young age? You're already his fiancée. In the future, you'll be with him for the rest of your life. How can you say that you don't have anything to do with each other?"
Cheng Yujin lowered her head and revealed just the right amount of sadness. "Today, Marquis Huo … came to cancel the engagement."
"What!" Marquis Cheng was even more shocked this time. Even his voice unconsciously became louder. Cheng Yuanz was also surprised for a moment. So it turned out that he wanted to cancel the engagement. No wonder she had aimed her slap at his face. If that was the case, then he really deserved a slap.
Marquis Cheng actually didn't know about canceling the engagement. It seemed that he also didn't know that she had slapped Huo Changyuan. This time, Cheng Yujin was relieved. It turned out that Cheng Yuanz didn't say much to Old Marquis. It was much less than she had expected.
Cheng Yujin let go of her arms and legs and complained in a low voice, "I really don't know what's wrong with me. Everything was fine before, but this morning, Marquis Huo suddenly came to our house. The moment he entered, he said that he wanted to cancel the engagement. I was at a loss and wanted to go over to ask what was going on. In the end, I heard him say to grandmother … "
Cheng Yujin lowered her head even more. It seemed that she couldn't hold back her tears and didn't want others to see them. Therefore, she lowered her head and refused to show her face. Cheng Yuanz smiled but didn't say anything. He quietly watched Cheng Yujin complain, if she really cried.
Marquis Cheng was indeed worried. He asked, "What did he say?"
"He said that there was no reason. He just wanted to cancel the engagement with me. After that, he said that I was fishing for fame and was a hypocrite. After he canceled the engagement, no one would marry me again. "
Cheng Yuanz raised his eyebrows and glanced at Cheng Yujin with a smile that wasn't a smile. This sentence was meant for him. When he came in from outside, he originally wanted to check on Marquis Cheng's illness. In the end, he encountered a couple arguing in the corridor. Cheng Yuanz's domain awareness was very strong. He stopped in his tracks and planned to wait for the young couple to finish arguing before going over.
In terms of time, Cheng Yuanz was the first to arrive.
He never thought that he would see such a wonderful show.
Until now, the eldest daughter of the Cheng Family was still scheming. "Fishing for fame" and "hypocrite" were Huo Changyuan's original words. However, after Cheng Yujin vaguely adjusted the order of the words, the whole meaning was completely different. Cheng Yujin wanted to take advantage of her grandfather, but she was afraid that he would expose her, so she deliberately played with words.
Cheng Yuanz really didn't have that much free time.
When Marquis Cheng heard this, he was furious. He cursed Huo Changyuan, this grandson. Cheng Yujin was pleased to hear this. She added a few words from time to time. Her bright eyes were like dots of lacquer. She looked around and her gaze fell on Cheng Yuanz. She said, "Marquis Huo has military achievements. His Majesty personally took care of him. His future is limitless. It's normal that he doesn't like me. However, it's fine if he humiliates me, but there's no reason for him to humiliate the entire Cheng Family. Ninth Uncle, don't you think so? "
Marquis Cheng nervously glanced at Cheng Yuanz. The crown prince only cared about giving orders. Who in the world would dare to speak to the crown prince in this kind of tone? Marquis Cheng's face darkened. He reprimanded, "Eldest daughter, don't be impudent."
Impudent? How was she impudent? Cheng Yujin was completely stumped. When they were chatting, who didn't handle things like this? Marquis Cheng actually said that she was impudent!
No wonder Old Lady Cheng hated Xiao Xue so much. Marquis Cheng's bias was too obvious.
Cheng Yuanz clearly felt Miss Cheng's displeased glance at him. Although she didn't show it, she must have rolled her eyes in her heart. Cheng Yuanz didn't care. Instead, he asked, "Huo Changyuan's Marquis position was taken care of by His Majesty?"
"Oh, this matter." Marquis Cheng explained, "It's the matter I told you before. At the celebration banquet, His Majesty saw that Huo Changyuan and the crown prince were close in age, so he asked a few questions. After that, his subordinates settled the matter of the Huo family's Marquis position."
Marquis Cheng's words were specifically said to Cheng Yujin. Unfortunately, Cheng Yujin didn't know. She unguardedly continued, "In the end, Huo Changyuan is basking in His Highness the Crown Prince's light. His Majesty misses the crown prince, and his favor extends to the Huo family. I don't know what they're so proud of. "
Marquis Cheng didn't expect this at all. He looked at Cheng Yujin in shock. He couldn't close his mouth. She dared to talk about the crown prince in such a casual tone. She even skimmed over it as if it was a family matter. She was too bold.
Cheng Yujin jumped in fright. She thought that she had accidentally broken some taboo. "I … did I say something wrong?"
Cheng Yuanz chuckled softly. Although he had been chuckling ever since Cheng Yujin came in, it was different now. It was a heartfelt chuckle.
This seemed to be the first time he had clearly expressed his emotions. Cheng Yujin was surprised and puzzled. Marquis Cheng suddenly let out a sigh of relief and smiled.
He had talked for so long, but the crown prince hadn't said anything. Instead, the crown prince was very unwilling to talk about this matter. He didn't expect that the little girl's casual complaint would resolve the crown prince's knot in his heart and make His Highness smile.
The crown prince had experienced the hardships of the world since he was young. He had become deep and reserved early on. He didn't show his emotions on his face. This was indeed a protective color. However, the crown prince hadn't smiled in a long time. Marquis Cheng couldn't remember when was the last time Cheng Yuanz truly smiled.
Cheng Yujin watched as her grandfather went from looking like he was facing a great enemy to being relieved of a heavy burden. Cheng Yujin raised her eyebrows and asked with a smile, "Grandfather, Ninth Uncle, what's wrong?"
"Nothing." Marquis Cheng felt relaxed. Suddenly, he sternly lectured Cheng Yujin, "In the future, don't talk about court affairs."
Cheng Yujin lowered her head and respectfully replied, "Yes."
Marquis Cheng put down a heavy burden in his heart. He immediately felt relaxed. It was as if the illness in his body had been alleviated. He said to Cheng Yuanz, "Jiu, it's not easy for you to come back. Go and see the old madam."
Marquis Cheng's words were more of a question than an order. However, Cheng Yuanz actually thought about it. Then, he stood up and gently nodded to Marquis Cheng. "I'm going to see Marchioness. Marquis, rest assured."
Marquis Cheng hurriedly replied, "Yes, yes."
Cheng Yujin watched from the side and narrowed her eyes. This father and son's relationship was not right.
Cheng Yuanz had already stood up. Cheng Yujin hurriedly said, "Grandfather, I'll accompany Ninth Uncle to see grandmother. I won't disturb your recovery."
Cheng Yujin quickly chased to the door. Cheng Yuanz glanced back from the corner of his eyes. He wasn't surprised at all.
With Cheng Yujin's many years of experience in the household, it was obvious that the two of them would leave at the same time and walk together. However, after Cheng Yujin put on the red cloak and leather boots, Cheng Yuanz didn't wait for her and directly went out.
Cheng Yujin was shocked for a while. Did this person really rely on himself to reach the fourth rank? With such an unscrupulous and unreasonable style of doing things, he wouldn't even be able to survive in the household, let alone in the officialdom.
Cheng Yujin hurriedly put on her shoes and took the small bronze handwarmer from the servant girl. Then, she lifted the curtain and ran out.
After walking outside, the cold wind blew on her face. The air had a unique chill after snow. Cheng Yuanz walked for a while and suddenly heard a call from behind. "Ninth Uncle."
Cheng Yuanz was born as the eldest son of the first wife. When he was young, the palace was turbulent. However, no matter how much the harem fought, no one dared to treat the eldest son harshly. At least, not openly. Cheng Yuanz lived a noble life. After he was three years old, he was personally taken care of by the emperor. When he was five years old, the emperor made him the crown prince according to the ancestral rules.
No one dared to make Cheng Yuanz wait. Cheng Yuanz never had the habit of waiting for people.
For someone to call him from behind and tell him to stop, this was something new for Cheng Yuanz. It was also a coincidence. Cheng Yuanz really did stop. He lowered his eyes and looked at the fiery red figure running over step by step.
It was rare that she knew how to run.
Cheng Yujin didn't know how the person in front of her was thinking about her. She stopped in front of Cheng Yuanz. Even though she was silently cursing him for being so arrogant, Cheng Yujin had always been very obedient when it came to asking for help. She narrowed her eyes and smiled. Her eyes were like crescent moons, warm and beautiful. "Ninth Uncle, you walked really fast."
Cheng Yuanz still looked at her quietly. Seeing that Cheng Yujin didn't say anything for a long time, the crown prince lost his patience and asked directly, "What is it?"
Cheng Yujin's expression was forced. She blinked and revealed a standard noble lady's smile. "Ninth Uncle just came back. Niece should have welcomed Ninth Uncle back, but … … I let Ninth Uncle run into some messy things."
Cheng Yuanz knew why she chased after him. He smiled slightly and wanted to see what else this woman could say.
Cheng Yujin had a perfect smile. Her eyes flashed with many probing looks. "It is said that dirty linen should not be aired in public. However, this matter is not easy to talk about at home. First of all, grandmother is worried sick about me. Grandfather is still sick. It is unfilial of me to use these trivial matters to bother the elders. Second of all, marriage is a matter of reputation. If it was only me, then it would be fine. However, Marquis Jingyong is someone who the Emperor has personally taken care of. He has also left a record in front of the Emperor. If we casually talk about his private matters, I am afraid that the Marquis of Yichun's reputation will not be good. Third of all … … "
Cheng Yujin had always taken one step at a time. No matter what happened, she would always take the moral high ground. First, she would throw out the high-sounding loyalty, benevolence, and filial piety. No one could say that she was wrong. Cheng Yujin used her usual method to build a high platform for Cheng Yuanz. She didn't expect him to listen for a while and suddenly say, "Why do you talk so much nonsense?"
Cheng Yujin was taken aback. As the eldest daughter of the Marquis of Yichun's household and a direct beneficiary of the clan system, Cheng Yujin had never heard of such a thing in all these years.
The model noble lady Cheng Yujin was immediately annoyed. "What did you say?"
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