When Cheng Yujin heard this voice, she froze.
She abruptly stood up and looked with wide eyes at the door. There, a servant girl had pulled up the curtain and a person was walking in with a dark expression.
His face was cold, his eyes calm, and there were no other emotions on his face. Cheng Yuanjing's height could be considered tall among men, but unlike Huo Zhangyuan who was burly and strong, it was obvious that he was a military man. Cheng Yuanjing's figure was slender and tall, and although he looked handsome from afar, when he walked over, one could feel his broad shoulders, slender legs, and lean waist.
His appearance was too good looking for a man, and his figure was tall and slender. But this was not what was most eye-catching. What was truly eye-catching about Cheng Yuanjing was the indifference and majesty in his movements.
That was the presence that could only be cultivated by someone born noble. He commanded with ease, and was born to give orders.
Cheng Yuanjing's height was considered tall among men. When he stood in the room full of womenfolk, he became even more eye-catching. After Cheng Yuanjing came in, the womenfolk who had been aggressive and boastful just now were slightly ill at ease. Those who had been sitting unconsciously stood up. The servant girls looked down at the ground and naturally held their breaths.
Cheng Yujin was too shocked. She stood up quickly and hurriedly. Fortunately, other people's reactions were similar to hers. Cheng Yujin's movements were not so sudden in the room full of panicked womenfolk. Cheng Yujin did not pay attention to Old Lady Cheng and the others. She immediately walked towards Cheng Yuanjing. When she got close, her expression hesitated. "This girl greets Ninth Uncle. Ninth Uncle, why have you come? "
Just as she finished speaking, she saw the Dugeaux behind Cheng Yuanjing. Cheng Yujin blinked and understood in a moment.
Cheng Yuanjing saw that she already understood, so he nodded and didn't say much: "I met your servant girl on the way. It just so happens that I also have some things to clarify, so I came to take a look."
Cheng Yujin knew it was true. The Dugeaux followed her hint and went to find Princess Qingfu. However, Princess Qingfu refused to get involved. The Dugeaux had no choice but to go to Cheng Yuanjing for help.
Cheng Yujin repeatedly winked at Dugeaux. She could only awkwardly and tactfully apologize to Cheng Yuanjing. "Ninth Uncle, it's just a small matter. I'm really sorry for disturbing you."
Cheng Yujin was really embarrassed. She didn't expect that the Dugeaux would go to Cheng Yuanjing. This kind of thing was actually known by the crown prince. Cheng Yujin didn't know if she should blame the Dugeaux or blame herself. In fact, she couldn't blame the Dugeaux. Cheng Yujin knew who Cheng Yuanjing was. She didn't dare to offend or neglect him, so she could only carefully please him. However, the Dugeaux didn't know. She only knew that her daughter was very close to the Ninth Uncle and often ran to Cheng Yuanjing. Thinking like this, it was no wonder that the Dugeaux would go to Cheng Yuanjing to try her luck when she was out of her wits.
What was worse was that she actually met him. Cheng Yujin was embarrassed and also puzzled. It was pardonable that the Dugeaux didn't understand the situation, but how could Cheng Yuanjing not understand? He was a dignified crown prince. Sooner or later, he would leave the Cheng Family. Why would he care about these trivial matters?
"It's fine." Cheng Yuanjing didn't seem to care. He said, "It's not just for you. I also have something to say. Since everyone is here at Marchioness's place today, let's make it clear together. "
Old Lady Cheng also stood up with the help of her maidservant. When she saw Cheng Yuanjing, she thought of Xiao Xue. It was difficult for her to show a pleasant expression, but her tone was very polite. It was completely different from when she talked to Cheng Yujin and the Nguyễn Clan. "Ninth Masters, why are you here?"
Cheng Yuanjing said, "For some small matters." Cheng Yuanjing finished speaking and paused. He then continued unhurriedly, "I thought that many things were clear in front of Old Marquis that day. Now it seems that Marchioness and the others don't understand. "
Old Lady Cheng and the Nguyễn Clan's expressions suddenly stiffened.
"Old Marquis said that day that the seniority should be respected, and that all juniors should be treated equally regardless of gender. Although Cheng Yujin canceled the engagement, she deserved the dowry. There's no reason to give it to someone else for some inexplicable reason. Since Second Madam Cheng took the two thousand taels, it means that she accepted Old Marquis's arrangement. Now you're saying that Old Marquis's arrangement is inappropriate. What's the reason for this? "
Cheng Yuanjing's tone was flat, but it was more frightening than an aggressive and loud rebuke. Nguyễn Clan's expression was ugly. She pursed her lips and said, "I'm doing this for the good of the Marquis Household. Besides, everyone who was present at the time was family. No one else will know … "
"How can no one know?" Cheng Yuanjing faintly glanced at Nguyễn Clan, "Even if no one knows, what does Second Madam plan to do?"
Nguyễn Clan's voice was suddenly silenced, as if someone had grabbed her by the throat. It was Cheng Yuanjing's first time seeing such an ignorant and fearless person. He didn't even bother to look at Nguyễn Clan again. He directly looked at Old Lady Cheng, "A gentleman keeps his word. Besides, this is Marquis's last words. Marchioness, you're a titled madam, the person in charge of the Marquis of Yichun. Could it be that Marchioness also disregards etiquette like this? "
Cheng Yuanjing clearly didn't pay any attention to Nguyễn Clan, but Nguyễn Clan's face suddenly flushed red. Old Lady Cheng had seen many situations. She didn't know how this bastard in front of her could have such a strong aura, but she still maintained her face. She paused for a moment, then slowly said, "Of course not. As long as it's Marquis's words, it doesn't matter if no one knows. This old lady will risk her life to fulfill Marquis's wish. Before he died, he made arrangements for both of his granddaughters. This old lady has no objections. "
Cheng Yuanjin blinked at the scene in front of her. She had spent so much effort before, and had even tried to soften her stance and threaten Old Lady Cheng, but Old Lady Cheng still refused to relent. She didn't expect that after Cheng Yuanjing said a few words, Old Lady Cheng would directly admit it.
Cheng Yuanjin originally planned to act according to circumstances, but now she realized that Cheng Yuanjing had arranged everything in an orderly manner. There was no need for her to do anything at all. This was the first time in her life that she didn't need to worry about anything. She didn't need to do anything. Naturally, there would be someone to stand up for her.
Cheng Yuanjin couldn't describe the feelings in her heart. She faintly sighed. It seemed that she owed Cheng Yuanjing once again.
"That's good." Cheng Yuanjing said, "Since we've spoken, then let's make things clear once and for all. Go and invite the heir and madam over."
Cheng Yuanjin furrowed her brows and said softly, "Ninth Uncle, Mother has some matters to attend to. I'm afraid she can't come over."
"Use my name to invite her." Cheng Yuanjing didn't care at all and said, "Also, invite Second Young Lady over as well."
Cheng Yujin watched helplessly as Qingfu Junzhu, who had been so busy that she couldn't get away and refused to come to Old Madame Cheng's courtyard no matter what, quickly appeared. Afterwards, everyone in the second branch also gathered.
In front of everyone, Cheng Yuanjing said, "I've said before that I have no intention of dividing the Marquis Household's property, but Marquis insisted. In Eldest Young Lady's words, one doesn't dare refuse an elder's gift. I don't want to disappoint Marquis's kind intentions, so I'll give this property to Eldest Young Lady. Since everyone is here, let's clearly write down the 30% today. "
After speaking, Cheng Yuanjing had the imperial bodyguard take out a brocade box and beckoned to Cheng Yuanjin. Cheng Yuanjin tentatively approached and Cheng Yuanjing placed the box in her hands and said, "I've had people make a register. The names and quantities of gold, silver, cloth, and porcelain are all written in the register. In addition, there are also land deeds and banknotes. Take a look yourself. If there's no problem, then take it."
Cheng Yuanjin clearly felt everyone's gaze on her hands. Princess Qingfu and the Nguyễn Clan's eyes were about to spit fire. Previously, Cheng Yuanjing said that he would give a third of his property to Cheng Yujin, but Qingfu thought it was just an excuse. Although it was under Cheng Yujin's name, it didn't actually belong to the first branch. Princess Qingfu didn't think that Cheng Yuanjing would really give it to Cheng Yujin.
When Cheng Yujin married, these things would follow her out. How could Qingfu be willing to lose so much money for no reason?
Cheng Yuanjin felt the weight of the brocade box in her hands and the apprehension in her heart seemed to be suppressed. Cheng Yuanjin's thoughts quickly became clear. She smiled and in front of Princess Qingfu, she handed the box to the Nguyễn Clan: "Second Aunt, didn't you just say that the second branch has many children? Not only do they have two younger brothers, but even the second sister is marrying into a higher position. So the public funds should be allocated to the second branch? I shouldn't meddle with the public funds. I don't know much about the management of the household, but since Second Aunt isn't satisfied with the distribution and the dowry of the second sister isn't enough, then these things should be given to Second Aunt to distribute. "
Princess Qingfu was already suppressing a bellyful of anger. When she heard Cheng Yujin say that the Nguyễn Clan was complaining about the unfairness of the distribution and that the second branch should have more resources, she immediately became angry.
Qingfu didn't want to put in the effort to ask for a dowry for someone else's daughter, so she casually made up an excuse to not show up. But she didn't expect that the Nguyễn Clan would actually say bad things about her during this period of time. And judging from Cheng Yujin's tone, Old Lady Cheng didn't object? Qingfu angrily spat in her heart. The Nguyễn Clan, this b * tch, actually dared to imply that her management of the household funds was unfair and that she wanted to take more money from the public funds?
Especially that sentence about having many children, it firmly hit Princess Qingfu's sore spot.
B * tch, who was she scolding?
The Nguyễn Clan's eyes moved, obviously moved. Princess Qingfu was already on the verge of exploding. When she saw the Nguyễn Clan's reaction, she coldly laughed and said, "Second Sister-in-law, you really dare to take the filial piety of the eldest daughter?"
The Nguyễn Clan's thoughts were exposed by Qingfu, and her face alternated between red and white, "This originally belonged to the Ninth Masters, but now it's being given to the eldest daughter. Sister-in-law, you even want to care about this?"
"Why would I care about this?" Qingfu coldly laughed, "I've worked so hard to manage the family business, but I still can't get anything good out of it. How would I dare to care about other things? Since Sister-in-law feels that it's unfair, then Sister-in-law might as well take the matching tiles. I can't do anything about it anyway, so let Sister-in-law do it. "
Princess Qingfu mocked and ridiculed the Nguyễn Clan, and they immediately started arguing. The two of them went back and forth, and neither of them was willing to back down. The Nguyễn Clan felt that Princess Qingfu's hand was too long, and Princess Qingfu felt that the Nguyễn Clan was shameless. The two of them were very angry, and their words were full of anger. Cheng Yujin's side was quickly forgotten.
Cheng Yujin laughed in her heart. Coincidentally, the moment she looked up, Cheng Yuanjing also happened to look down at her. The two of them looked at each other, and Cheng Yujin was startled for a moment. Her eyes curved as she smiled at Cheng Yuanjing.
Cheng Yuanjing's expression also softened. The two of them didn't have any prior communication, but their cooperation just now was very compatible.
Cheng Yujin already had the real valuable things in her hands. The Marquis Household's property wasn't much, but it would take a long time to wrangle with the first branch and the second branch. The gains didn't make up for the losses, so Cheng Yujin didn't plan to take it from the beginning. Cheng Yuanjing helped her keep the dowry left by Marquis Cheng. However, this way, the Nguyễn Clan would suffer a setback, and the Old Lady Cheng would lose face. Everyone was bound to target Cheng Yujin. Cheng Yujin had a huge amount of property on her, and if she was targeted, it would be unimaginable.
Therefore, Cheng Yuanjing gave the one-third of Marquis Cheng's property to Cheng Yujin in front of everyone. He also deliberately made a list so that people could see how many things were in it. Cheng Yujin's reaction was also very fast. She directly "offered" the items to the Nguyễn Clan. Sure enough, the conflict between Qingfu and the Nguyễn Clan was stirred up.
Cheng Yujin leisurely watched as Qingfu and the Nguyễn Clan fought each other. She thought that Cheng Yuanjing was also a bold person. If she didn't understand Cheng Yuanjing's intention and really took the box, what would she do?
Fortunately, Cheng Yujin guessed correctly. With this one-third as bait, it was likely that the Nguyễn Clan and Princess Qingfu wouldn't have time to pay attention to Cheng Yujin for a long time.
Cheng Yujin felt complicated. Cheng Yuanjing saw that the matter was resolved, so he left with his people without looking back. Cheng Yujin saw Cheng Yuanjing's actions. She put down the brocade box and quietly followed him.
When they were outside, Cheng Yujin quickly ran through a corridor and finally caught up with Cheng Yuanjing at the corner. "Ninth Uncle."
Cheng Yuanjing heard Cheng Yujin's voice and stopped in front of the pillar to wait for her. Cheng Yujin ran to Cheng Yuanjing and was slightly out of breath. "Ninth Uncle, thank you."
Her adoptive mother, who had lived with her for 14 years, was not willing to help her. Instead, Cheng Yuanjing, who had nothing to do with the Cheng Family and had only known her for a short time, came to support her. After today's incident, presumably no one would mention the matter of Cheng Yujin "borrowing" the dowry again.
In particular, Cheng Yuanjing not only solved the problem for her, but also thought of her difficulties and left a way out for her. This kind of effort was not something that could be compared to just talking. Even if it was a real uncle, it would be very difficult for him to do this.
Cheng Yujin looked at Cheng Yuanjing and said in a rare serious tone, "Thank you Jiushu for today's matter. Ninth Uncle has helped me so much that I don't know how to repay him. Ninth Uncle, I owe you a big favor. In the future, you can ask me to do anything as long as I can do it. "
Cheng Yuanjing smiled gently and said, "No need."
"Ninth Uncle!" However, this time Cheng Yujin was very insistent. She ignored the etiquette and blocked Cheng Yuanjing and said seriously, "I know that my words carry little weight. Ninth Uncle doesn't like me. But whether you use it or not is your business. Repaying the favor is my business. I will always be waiting. "
It was the first time Cheng Yuanjing saw Cheng Yujin so serious. He looked at Cheng Yujin's shining eyes and was speechless. Cheng Yuanjing looked at her for a moment, then turned his gaze away and did not say anything.
Cheng Yujin was overjoyed. "If you don't refuse, I will take it as your consent. Ninth Uncle, I am sorry to trouble you with such a small matter. But why did Ninth Uncle think of taking the register? "
Cheng Yuanjing had always looked down on Marquis of Yichun's money. Marquis Cheng had wishfully divided the family property into three, but Cheng Yuanjing had never intended to take it. Today, Cheng Yuanjing suddenly mentioned it, which really surprised Cheng Yujin.
When did he get the register ready?
Cheng Yuanjing retracted his gaze and looked at the lush green leaves outside the corridor. He said, "When people leave, the tea cools. Your grandfather is the head of the family. He has only been gone for two months, but the subordinates dare to pretend to be obedient and disobey his arrangements. I can speak for you now, but after I leave, I'm afraid they will go from bad to worse. "
Cheng Yujin thought she heard wrong and asked subconsciously, "What?"
Cheng Yuanjing finally turned his gaze and looked at her deeply. "I have to go too."
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