Cheng Yujin noticed Cheng Yumo's gaze. She glanced at her and could guess what Cheng Yumo was thinking.
Now that there was no one around, they couldn't keep silent. Cheng Yujin asked politely, "Sister, how have you been recently?"
Cheng Yumo sighed and said, "That's it. No matter whether it's good or bad, life has to go on."
Cheng Yujin looked at Cheng Yumo's face and sighed. She asked, "How does Lady Huo treat you?"
This sentence poked Cheng Yumo's sore spot. She was silent for a while and then said in a low voice, "My mother-in-law … has high expectations for me. She said that the Huo family is a family with strict family rules. They don't indulge the younger generation like other families, so I have to follow my mother-in-law and set rules. Every day, my mother-in-law gets up at five in the morning. I have to get up even earlier and wait for her outside her room. When she wakes up, I go in to serve her. If she wakes up and I'm not there yet … she gets angry and punishes me to copy the Precepts for Women or ground me. My mother-in-law wants to see the housekeeper in the morning. After serving her breakfast, I have to follow her and listen to her scolding the housekeeper. The housekeepers come to report at a fixed time. As the young madam, I can't be late. So I can't have time to eat in the morning. I have no appetite to eat in my room before dawn … "
Cheng Yumo seemed to have found someone to talk to. Before Cheng Yujin responded, she continued, "I've been standing behind my mother-in-law for the whole morning with an empty stomach. When it was time for lunch, my mother-in-law didn't let me sit down. She insisted that I wait until my mother-in-law and Marquis finished eating. Only then can I eat my own food in the floor plan. The dishes are served in advance and have been heated on the stove. Only at lunch time can I rest for an hour. If I'm lucky and my mother-in-law sleeps for a while, I can rest for a few more hours. When my mother-in-law finishes her afternoon nap, I have to follow her and set rules again. "
"It was only at night when everyone had eaten dinner and my mother-in-law was about to sleep that she sent me back to my room. But I can't do anything even if I go back, because I have to get up before dawn the next day. I have to go back and wash up quickly, so it's late to sleep. "
Cheng Yujin only asked softly, but Cheng Yumo seemed to have finally found an outlet and poured out his grievances. Cheng Yujin was already mentally prepared, but when she really heard it, she was still speechless.
Cheng Yumo's life was too miserable. Everyone had to adapt and endure hardships. However, they wouldn't be like Cheng Yumo, who worked around the clock, couldn't eat well, couldn't sleep well, and didn't rest for an entire day.
Cheng Yujin recalled what she was like in her previous life. She hadn't experienced her past life, and only glimpsed some fragments in her dreams. Based on these vague images, Cheng Yujin roughly knew that when she married into the Huo family, she was also asked to set rules. However, she was good at following rules and had a brain, so she didn't completely obey. In the end, the result of the tug-of-war was that she went to serve Madam Huo and Madam Huo at breakfast time. At this time, it was about seven in the morning. Cheng Yujin had enough time to calmly finish breakfast in her room. She would not stand hungry all morning.
Then, just like Cheng Yumo, she had to listen to the Huxue Clan's housekeeper's lecture after breakfast. The Huxue Clan's housekeeper wasn't smart. After she became a widow, she became more and more mean, not only to her daughter-in-law, but also to her servant girls and older female servants. For example, every day, all the female servants gathered in her courtyard and listened to her lecture for two hours. Not only were the servant girls tired, but the female servants who listened to her lecture also complained incessantly. They could endure it for one or two days, but if it happened every day, how could they still do their jobs?
To put it bluntly, the Huxue Clan's housekeeper's methods were very stupid. She didn't know how to use kindness and power, or how to use slaves to control slaves. She only knew how to preach, set rules, and punish. She was so rigid that she was almost stupid. Cheng Yujin followed behind Madam Huo and listened. At the same time, she carefully sized up the people below. In less than a month, she had figured out the situation of the Huo family.
Cheng Yujin endured it for three months. In the end, there was a big ceremony that the Huxue Clan couldn't handle. Cheng Yujin took the opportunity to take the initiative and arranged it properly. The Huxue Clan breathed a sigh of relief. Later, the housekeeper couldn't manage it well, and they didn't have enough energy, so they pushed the chores to Cheng Yujin. Gradually, the power of the Marquis Jingyong's housekeeper fell into Cheng Yujin's hands.
After Cheng Yujin took over the Marquis Household, the Huxue Clan's daily lecture session was naturally canceled. Cheng Yujin didn't set the rules in the afternoon because she had to manage the household and didn't have time. Later, she didn't go to set the rules in the morning. In the end, she only went to greet them early in the morning, showed her face, and left.
With power in hand, the standard of living naturally rose. The servant girls and older female servants knew who was the one who provided the most food and clothing, and who they should curry favor with the most in the manor. Also, thanks to the terrifying old mistress of the Huxue Clan, the servants of the Marquis Jingyong tried their best to curry favor with Cheng Yujin. They were afraid that the new Marchioness would no longer manage the household and hand the power of the housekeeper back to the old mistress.
At the very most, Cheng Yujin only had to work hard for the first three months. After that, everything went according to her plan, and she became more and more comfortable. Moreover, even when Cheng Yujin followed the Huxue Clan to set the rules every day, she never did it herself. At least, she wouldn't be as tired as Cheng Yumo.
Cheng Yujin didn't know what to say when she heard Cheng Yumo's complaints. Even if she wanted to give her some advice, she didn't know where to start because she had too many things to complain about. After all, Cheng Yujin was different from Cheng Yumo. She only needed to think about it in her mind to keenly detect that something was wrong.
Cheng Yujin turned around to look at Cheng Yumo. Cheng Yumo was complaining when she noticed Cheng Yujin's gaze. She paused and couldn't help but touch her face. "Eldest Sister, why are you looking at me like that?"
Cheng Yujin felt that she might have understood. Cheng Yujin asked, "Second Sister, how are you and Marquis Huo …?"
"Marquis?" Hearing Huo Changyuan's name, Cheng Yumo was stunned for a moment. Then, she lowered her head and pursed her lips. "Of course Marquis treats me very well. Eldest Sister, why are you asking this? "
Actually, it wasn't as good as what Cheng Yumo said. At least, it couldn't be compared to what she remembered from her previous life. Ever since they got married, Huo Zhangyuan would often stare blankly into space and stare blankly into space. After being interrupted by Cheng Yumo, he would turn around and look at her with confusion, confusion, and a hint of disappointment in his eyes. It was as if he was immersed in some kind of illusion and couldn't distinguish the person in front of him.
Cheng Yumo had already argued with Huo Changyuan several times because of this. However, the more they argued, the more estranged they became. Perhaps Huo Changyuan felt guilty and deliberately treated her well. However, Cheng Yumo could feel how sincere this closeness was. After experiencing her previous life, it wasn't difficult to distinguish between true and false.
However, how could Cheng Yumo say this in front of Cheng Yujin? She lowered her head and said softly, "Although my mother-in-law is harsh, Marquis treats me very well. He knows that I set rules in front of my mother-in-law every day. At night, he specially sends someone to ask my mother-in-law to let me go earlier. Sometimes, he even comes to pick me up personally. "
When Cheng Yujin heard this, she didn't know what to say. This was the crux of the problem. The Huxue Clan was originally a harsh family, but they were obviously too harsh to Cheng Yumo. It was far worse than in her previous life. As expected, the root of the problem was Huo Changyuan.
In her previous life, when Cheng Yujin noticed the Huxue Clan's unusual possessiveness towards Huo Changyuan, she deliberately distanced herself from Huo Changyuan. At least on the surface, the two of them treated each other with respect, or even coldness. Later on, because of Cheng Yujin's outstanding housekeeping and the fact that she kept a distance from the Huxue Clan's precious son, the Huxue Clan became more and more pleasing to the eye. Cheng Yujin's life then became better.
Who knew that Cheng Yumo would actually complain to Huo Changyuan. The Huxue Clan deliberately kept Cheng Yumo until so late. Perhaps they didn't want Cheng Yumo and Huo Changyuan to live a married life. Cheng Yumo, on the other hand, asked Huo Changyuan to send someone to hurry her up. Sometimes, he even came to pick her up personally. Wasn't this like stabbing the Huxue Clan's lung tube? No wonder the Huxue Clan was becoming more and more arrogant.
Cheng Yujin paused for a while and reminded her tactfully, "Second Sister, Marquis has to go to court every day and go to the military camp to train the soldiers. He's already tired enough. If he sleeps late at night, I'm afraid it's not good for his health in the long run. In the future, you might as well ask Marquis to sleep early so that he doesn't have to wait for you. "
Cheng Yumo immediately frowned. She stared at Cheng Yujin with vigilance and said warily, "Big Sister, what do you mean?"
Fine, Cheng Yujin didn't mention it again. It was rare for her to be so kind today. Since Cheng Yumo didn't appreciate it, she was too lazy to say anything. Cheng Yujin's method was very gentle and ingenious. If Huo Changyuan didn't wait for Cheng Yumo every day and rested according to the time, the Huxue Clan would hear about it. The Huxue Clan's possessiveness would be satisfied and they would target Cheng Yumo less inexplicably. Moreover, it wasn't good for the newlyweds to sleep in separate rooms. When Cheng Yumo went back, Huo Changyuan was already asleep. When she went out, went in, washed up, and removed her makeup, she would always wake Huo Changyuan up. If she did this a few more times, the Huxue Clan would feel sorry for their son and let Cheng Yumo go back to the room earlier.
Unfortunately, Cheng Yumo didn't understand. She even thought that Cheng Yujin was destroying their relationship. Cheng Yujin thought to herself, "You can do whatever you want," and didn't mention it again.
The two of them fell into silence again. Fortunately, they soon arrived at the fragrant room. When the maid at the door saw them, she quickly smiled and went inside to report, "Old Madam, Eldest Miss and Second Miss are here."
Cheng Yujin had already put on a gentle and generous smile. She looked like a good wife and mother. She pushed the door open and walked in, "Grandmother."
After Cheng Yujin entered the room, her eyebrows twitched slightly. She had already expected that Old Lady Cheng would have guests here. However, why was Old Lady Zhai here?
Cheng Yujin had a bad feeling.
She gracefully bowed to the old madams and madams one by one. Cheng Yumo followed behind and also greeted Cheng Yujin.
Although Cheng Yumo was already married and had the title of Madam Marquis Jingyong, in a public place, she was instantly suppressed by Cheng Yujin and followed Cheng Yujin's lead. This was not only noticed by Old Lady Cheng, but also by Old Lady Zhai.
Old Lady Zhai specially came to talk to Old Lady Cheng today. Of course, it wasn't just to reminisce about the old days. With Old Lady Cheng and Old Lady Zhai's status and seniority, they rarely left the residence. The chances of them meeting at ordinary banquets were almost zero. On the other hand, Old Lady Zhai wanted to meet Cheng Yujin in person. The second wife married into the family to raise her Grandson for her. This was an important matter concerning the Duke House and her grandson. Old Lady Zhai didn't feel comfortable letting Madame Zhai take a look. Therefore, she wanted to personally check on Cheng Yujin.
Old Lady Zhai had this thought and took the initiative to talk to the Cheng Family. However, she didn't expect to find out that Cheng Yujin had been brought by her mother, Princess Qingfu, to pay respects to the elders of the imperial family. In fact, Princess Qingfu only wanted to bring her precious son. Cheng Yujin had followed her.
However, outsiders wouldn't know the truth. Old Lady Zhai could only see that Cheng Yujin was born in the Marquis Family. Her official mother was of noble status. She had also followed the other members of the imperial family and was very knowledgeable.
Old Lady Zhai said a few words. Old Lady Cheng also knew what was going on. She took her time to play Tai Chi. The two old ladies were exchanging pleasantries when a servant reported that the eldest daughter had arrived.
Old Lady Zhai raised her head and saw a beautiful girl enter the door first. Behind her was a woman with a madame's bun and was dressed in gorgeous clothes. The two of them looked similar, but not more so than ordinary sisters. Cheng Yujin's eyes were obviously more delicate and bright. Her skin was also fairer and more delicate. At first glance, Cheng Yujin was much more eye-catching.
If one didn't know beforehand, no one would think that they were twins. Old Lady Zhai saw Cheng Yujin curtsy and felt more at ease.
She had good manners and was well-mannered. It was obvious that she wasn't someone who relied on her beauty. Old Lady Zhai frowned when she saw Cheng Yujin for the first time. Cheng Yujin was too beautiful. She was far beyond Old Lady Zhai's expectations. The future Madam of the Duke House had to have an outstanding voice, appearance, and figure. However, if she was as outstanding as Cheng Yujin, it might not be a blessing.
Moreover, his new wife was so beautiful and ten years younger than Zhai Yanlin. It was easy for an old man to favor his young wife. Moreover, she was such a beautiful young wife. Zhai Yanlin's thoughts might change at any time. It was no wonder that Zhai Yanlin changed his mind when he saw Cheng Yujin in the Marquis of Yichun. He originally had little interest in remarrying.
Fortunately, Cheng Yujin was well-mannered. She had a calm temperament and a gentle smile. Anyone who looked at her would have a good impression of her. Old Lady Zhai had seen many concubines who were spoiled by their beauty and bossed around others. Seeing Cheng Yujin's current appearance, she felt more or less comforted. When the two young ladies entered, the ladies in the room couldn't help but ask a few questions. Cheng Yujin was neither fast nor slow. She didn't steal anyone's attention. When it was her turn, she didn't have stage fright. She was neither servile nor overbearing. If the person next to her couldn't continue the conversation and there was an awkward silence, she would still say something to smooth things over.
In short, all the ladies present were very satisfied when they saw Cheng Yujin. Old Lady Cheng sat at the side and slowly turned the prayer beads in her palm with a smile on her face.
Old Lady Zhai looked on coldly for a while and realized that she couldn't find anything wrong with them. Unmarried ladies were considered children by the rules of society. They didn't have much to say. Logically speaking, Cheng Yujin's younger sister, the second daughter of the Cheng Family, was already married. She was also the wife of Marquis Jingyong, so she should be part of their circle. However, when the two sisters stood together, everyone ignored Cheng Yumo. Everyone's eyes were naturally focused on Cheng Yujin.
Old Lady Zhai was originally very confident about this marriage. She even looked down on it. Their family was the Duke House. How could they not marry the daughter of an empty Marquis Household? It was already good enough that the other party didn't rush to marry their daughter and curry favor with them. However, after seeing Cheng Yujin with her own eyes today, Old Lady Zhai wasn't so sure anymore.
Could the Duke House of Cai really accept such a woman?
Old Lady Cheng saw that the time was right. Now that they had seen everyone, it was time to raise the price. She said lightly, "First Young Lady, it's rare for you and Second Young Lady to meet each other. Go out and have a good chat."
Cheng Yujin knew that this was a disguised way to chase her away. She stood up and smiled meekly. "Yes."
Cheng Yumo also stood up and left. When they were outside, Cheng Yumo smiled bitterly. She thought that she could complain to her family, but from the moment she entered the house to the moment she left, Old Lady Cheng didn't even ask if she was doing well in the Huo family.
It was funny that in the entire Cheng Family, Cheng Yujin was the only one who was willing to listen to her.
Old Lady Cheng's servant girl led Cheng Yujin and Cheng Yumo outside. The servant girl said, "First Young Lady, Second Young Lady, the plum blossoms in Xiangji Temple have bloomed. It's a beautiful time to look at them. Would you like to go to the garden and have a look?"
Cheng Yujin agreed. Cheng Yumo didn't want to go back to the Huxue Clan, so she agreed.
The servant girl led the two of them to the garden. They didn't know how they walked, but when they passed through a courtyard, Cheng Yumo didn't follow them. Suddenly, Cheng Yujin was the only one left in the corridor. Cheng Yujin immediately had a bad feeling. However, before she could say anything, the servant girl quickened her pace and left through the side door.
At this time, a familiar voice came from behind. "Miss Cheng, how have you been?"
Cheng Yujin stopped smiling and slowly turned around.
It was Zhai Yanlin.
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