Cheng Yujin and Cheng Yuanjing walked behind her. She didn't know if Cheng Yuanjing did it on purpose, but the two of them walked slowly. They walked for a long time.
When Cheng Yujin returned, the incident in the garden had already spread among the womenfolk.
Old Madame Cheng sat in the fragrant room and kept looking outside. When she saw Cheng Yujin come in, she quickly waved her hand. "Eldest Young Lady, come here."
"Grandmother." Cheng Yujin held the Old Lady Cheng's hand and sat down beside her. Old Lady Cheng didn't care about the outsiders and kept asking her, "You and Second Eldest Aunt went to the garden to admire the plum blossoms and happened to meet His Majesty?"
Cheng Yujin nodded. This incident couldn't be hidden from everyone, so she didn't have to deny it. Cheng Yuanjing and His Majesty should think about how to wrap things up. She just needed to say what she wanted to say.
Old Lady Cheng clutched her chest and sighed deeply. "We actually met His Majesty! His Majesty even asked about the Huo family's title. Oh my god! "
Old Lady Zhai didn't leave either. When she heard this, she didn't have time to ask Cheng Yujin if she met Zhai Yanlin on the way. She hurriedly asked, "Is this true? What else did His Majesty ask? "
Cheng Yujin picked out the things that could be said and calmly described the incident. Old Lady Cheng and Old Lady Zhai had the same expression after hearing this. "No wonder His Majesty personally asked. No wonder His Majesty was directly summoned by the Empress Dowager as soon as Madame Marquis Jingyong entered the door."
Cheng Yumo was summoned by Empress Dowager Yang? Cheng Yujin didn't know about this. She asked, "Second Younger Sister actually went to see the Empress Dowager?"
"That's right." Old Lady Cheng nodded and looked at Cheng Yujin with regret. "You too, why are you walking so slowly? I told Second Young Mistress to wait, but after waiting for a long time and not seeing you, the Huxue Clan couldn't wait any longer and directly took Second Young Mistress to kowtow to the Empress Dowager. If you had come back earlier, you could have benefited from the Huo family's good fortune and had the honor of meeting the Empress Dowager. "
Cheng Yujin understood. No wonder Cheng Yuanjing walked so slowly along the way. It turned out that he was helping her avoid Empress Dowager Yang. Not being able to see the Empress Dowager, Cheng Yujin was not regretful at all. Instead, she felt lucky. However, why didn't Cheng Yuanjing want her to see Empress Dowager Yang?
Perhaps, he didn't want Empress Dowager Yang to see her?
Cheng Yujin thought for a while but couldn't figure out the reason. Old Lady Cheng sighed for a long time. However, missed opportunities were missed. Cheng Yujin just didn't have this good fortune. What could Old Lady Cheng do?
At this moment, even Old Lady Zhai couldn't help but sigh. "His Majesty personally took care of Jue Jue. Now that so many years have passed, His Majesty still remembers the Huo family. He even stopped to ask about the past when they met in the garden. It's clear that Huo Changyuan is deeply in the emperor's heart. I'm afraid the Huo family is about to soar! "
Cheng Yujin said in her heart that they were thinking too much. Huo Changyuan was at most a shield. The emperor didn't stop for the Huo family. He just wanted to talk to his son. However, not many people knew the truth. After the emperor personally asked, the Huxue Clan and Cheng Yumo were summoned by the empress dowager. In the eyes of outsiders, Marquis Jingyong had soared to the sky.
When Cheng Yumo and the Huxue Clan returned from Xiangji Temple, their eyes were filled with pride. They couldn't hide it. The Huxue Clan was proud, and Cheng Yumo also felt proud.
These things didn't happen in her previous life. Cheng Yumo didn't expect that Huo Changyuan would rise to fame faster and earlier than in her previous life. The crown prince hadn't returned, but Huo Changyuan was already valued by the saints. Cheng Yumo felt more and more that she was lucky. Gold would shine wherever it was. This showed that her husband had a lot of ability. No matter where he was, he would be appreciated by a wise ruler.
Thinking of this, Cheng Yujin might become the second wife of the Duke House of Cai. Cheng Yumo didn't care so much about it. Her Zhang Yuan Gege was so promising. Cheng Yujin missing out on Huo Changyuan was definitely the biggest loss in her life. In any case, the biggest benefits had already fallen into Cheng Yumo's hands, so letting Cheng Yujin be a thankless second wife wasn't a big deal.
The people of the Yichun Marquis's fu were both happy and jealous at this. They watched helplessly as the Huo family suddenly prospered, with carriages and horses flowing like a river. Everywhere the mother-in-law and daughter-in-law Huo Xue went, people would follow them. The Cheng family, as in-laws, fell into a disadvantage in comparison.
In fact, the Marquis of Yichun had always been inferior to the Marquis of Jingyong, but it wasn't so obvious before. Watching her relatives and friends prosper while she remained in the same place didn't feel good, causing Princess Qingfu to feel jealous. On the other hand, the Nguyễn Clan's low-key attitude had become particularly proud.
After returning from Xiang Ji Temple, the end of the year was approaching. The womenfolk didn't have time to rest and instead threw themselves into preparing for the New Year. At the end of the twelfth lunar month, Princess Qingfu and the Nguyễn Clan had an unpleasant dispute.
In fact, Qingfu and the Nguyễn Clan had been at loggerheads all day. However, in the past, Qingfu was strong, while the Nguyễn Clan was timid. Every time there was a conflict, the Nguyễn Clan would back down. Only then could the inner courtyard live peacefully. However, this time, the Nguyễn Clan didn't back down. Princess Qingfu was furious when she saw that the Nguyễn Clan dared to snatch things from her, causing the matter to blow up.
After Princess Qingfu returned from Shou 'an Hall, she was so angry that she kept smashing things and cursing people in her room. When the nanny saw that Princess Qingfu was so angry that she couldn't sit down, she was afraid that something bad would happen to Qingfu. She hurriedly came forward to persuade her. "Madam, you are a dignified imperial princess and will soon become a Marchioness. Why are you arguing with a woman from a small family? She comes from a humble background and has little experience. She hasn't seen anything good. If Madam is serious with her, wouldn't you be flattering her? "
Although the nanny didn't say it clearly, the "her" in her mouth was obviously the Nguyễn Clan. Princess Qingfu was helped to sit on the arhat bed by the nanny. She was still angry. "How come I didn't know about this? I just can't stand her smug face."
The nanny knelt on the bed and slowly helped Princess Qingfu calm down. Seeing that Princess Qingfu's anger had returned, she asked, "Madam, what happened that made you so angry?"
"Today, the tailor outside sent in a few brocades. I took a fancy to the one with a golden phoenix piercing a peony. Logically speaking, I should be the one to pick first. However, before I could say anything, she snatched it from me. She also wanted the brocade with a golden phoenix piercing a peony. I couldn't stand it, so I said a few words to her. She still took advantage of me and talked back to me! "
Princess Qingfu was still angry when she recalled the scene at that time. The nanny saw this and hurriedly brought some tea to Princess Qingfu. "Madam, don't be angry. It's not worth it to hurt your body because of her."
Princess Qingfu took the teacup and lowered her head to take a sip. She managed to suppress the anger in her heart. Princess Qingfu put down the teacup and raised her eyebrows. "I've seen many good things in my maternal family. Even after I got married, I had a specialized cloth shop. Would I care about a few bolts of cloth? It's just a sesame seed. She's the only one who wants to snatch it. Isn't she ashamed of herself? In the end, it's because my son-in-law's family gained power that she became arrogant. "
Princess Qingfu sneered and snorted coldly. "His Majesty only asked a few more questions. She doesn't even have a chance to be promoted. The Huo family hasn't done anything yet, but she's already acting arrogant. When a villain gains power, an ugly person causes trouble. "
The nanny didn't respond when she heard this. The nanny didn't see the truth, but Princess Qingfu couldn't say anything good about the Nguyễn Clan's arrogance. Princess Qingfu was probably very harsh when she was picking the cloth. The Nguyễn Clan refused to give in, so they quarreled.
However, the nanny was a servant and wouldn't say anything bad about her master. Whatever her master said, it was what it was. In any case, the imperial daughter wouldn't make a mistake. The ones who were wrong were the sluts outside.
The nanny listened to Qingfu's scolding and waited until Qingfu had vented her anger. She then said in a low voice, "Madam, although you say that, honest advice is unpleasant to the ear. Good medicine is bitter to the mouth. In this world, there are many villains who use the power of others to intimidate others. After all, the Huo family is valued by the Emperor. It's only a matter of time before they rise to power. Second Miss snatched Eldest Miss's engagement and is now the official wife of the Huo family. Marquis Jingyong is related to the Huo family. He loves the house and its crow, so it's inevitable that he will help the second branch. I'm afraid the second branch's arrogance has only just begun. "
How could Qingfu Junzhu not understand this logic? She scolded loudly, but in reality, she was jealous and hateful. Originally, this engagement was Cheng Yujin's. Now that the boat had risen with the tide and was recommended to enter the Imperial College, it should be her son.
Princess Qingfu hated the second branch for shamelessly snatching Cheng Yujin's engagement. She also hated Cheng Yujin for being disappointing and not being able to win over the man. She even took the initiative to break off the engagement. She tightly gripped the teacup in her hand and thought for a while. She slowly calmed down.
Misfortune may be a blessing in disguise. Cheng Yujin still had a chance to salvage the situation.
Princess Qingfu calmed down and put down the teacup. She raised her voice and said, "Go and ask Eldest Miss to come over."
Cheng Yujin had shut herself in her room for the past few days. When she heard that Qingfu had sent someone to look for her, she guessed that it probably wasn't anything good. When she walked in, she was even more certain of her guess.
Cheng Yujin unhurriedly bowed to Princess Qingfu. It was as if nothing could affect her no matter what happened. After Cheng Yujin greeted her, she smiled and stood to the side. She asked, "I was just about to come and pay my respects to Mother. What a coincidence that Mother sent someone to ask about me. Is Mother looking for me for something? "
Princess Qingfu carefully looked at the person in front of her. Although Cheng Yujin was her daughter, Qingfu rarely looked at Cheng Yujin. Naturally, she didn't pay attention to how Cheng Yujin looked like. Seeing her today, Qingfu Commandery Princess realized that Cheng Yujin had unknowingly grown into a person who surprised everyone. She was a beauty through and through.
Moreover, she wasn't the kind of beauty who was weak and delicate. Men liked delicate and delicate beauties, but women might not have a good impression of them. If delicate beauties were like water, then Cheng Yujin's beauty was like a painting. She was so perfect that even a strand of her hair was exquisite. No one could find fault with her. She was beautiful, cold, and even made people feel that she wasn't human.
Even if an enemy had evil intentions, if they stared at Cheng Yujin for a long time, it would be hard to say that she wasn't beautiful.
Qingfu didn't know if this kind of person was liked by men, but Princess Qingfu liked her very much. Quiet, dignified, and flawless beauty. This was a perfect gift.
No wonder there were other nobles who were interested in her even without Marquis Jingyong. Princess Qingfu's smile deepened. She took the initiative to hold Cheng Yujin's hand and pulled Cheng Yujin to her side for the first time. She asked gently, "Mother has been too busy these days and didn't have time to celebrate your birthday. You won't feel bad about it, right?"
Cheng Yujin wanted to pull her hand back the moment Princess Qingfu touched her, but she controlled herself. She smiled and said, "Of course not. Mother, what are you saying? I'm your biological daughter and I understand your difficulties. How could I feel bad about it? "
"It's good that you understand." Princess Qingfu smiled with satisfaction. She took off an agate bracelet from her wrist and slid it directly onto Cheng Yujin's wrist. Cheng Yujin wanted to pull her hand back, but Qingfu stopped her. "Although your birthday wasn't a big one, I've always remembered it. This is my compensation to you. Your birthday gift will be prepared separately."
If she really remembered it, why didn't she have time to hold a banquet for her and didn't even have time to give her a gift? Cheng Yujin didn't expose her. She smiled and acted with Qingfu. "Thank you, Mother. I don't know how to repay Mother for treating me like this. "
Princess Qingfu smiled. She looked at the woman in front of her as if she was looking at an unfathomable gold mine. Qingfu didn't notice at first, but now she found out that her adopted daughter was a piece of jade ore. She didn't make a sound for many years until the mine was opened. The returns were endless.
Princess Qingfu pointed out, "Eldest Young Lady, I don't ask for more. I just hope that when you marry into a good family in the future, don't forget your roots. Although the Duke House of Cai walked the path of the military, it has been passed down for many years and has accumulated a lot of wealth. In the future, in front of the Duke, you just need to remember your family and beg the Duke to support Bao 'er. I'll be satisfied. "
Cheng Yujin and Princess Qingfu pretended to be mother and daughter in order to draw out Princess Qingfu's true motive. No matter how nice the words were, they were passed down in Cheng Yujin's ears. She just wanted to know the other party's true intentions.
But she didn't expect to hear such a sentence.
Cheng Yujin's smile faded. "Mother, what do you mean?"
"You're still pretending to be shy with me!" Princess Qingfu had a mocking expression. She smiled, thinking that she understood. That smile fell into Cheng Yujin's eyes and was indescribably dazzling. "I know that you girls are thin-skinned and are embarrassed to admit it. But Mother has already told me that the Duke Of Cai is interested in you. After the New Year, I'll find someone to formally say that when your mourning period is over, you'll take over the household as the Duke's wife. "
The smile on Cheng Yujin's face completely disappeared. Zhai Yanlin wanted to marry her? She thought that she had already made things clear with Zhai Yanlin that day at Xiangji Temple. Zhai Yanlin clearly knew of Cheng Yujin's request, but he still had the face to propose marriage to the Cheng Family. He even directly revealed it to Old Lady Cheng!
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