Cheng Yujin looked at Lin Qingyuan as if she was looking at a piece of fat meat. She realized that her gaze was too explicit, so she hurriedly lowered her head and coughed, saying, "My daughter is rude and has made a fool of herself in front of Brother Lin."
When Lin Qingyuan heard Cheng Yujin say "Why not?", his face turned red. He didn't dare to look at Cheng Yujin and his eyes roamed the ground. When he heard Cheng Yujin's words, he quickly waved his hands and said, "No, no, I shouldn't have said these things to Big Miss. It's my fault for being rude to Big Miss. "
Cheng Yujin smiled and said, "Big Brother Lin is too polite. No one has ever said these words to me. I'm more than happy that you're willing to trust me and say these words to me. How could it be rude? "
Lin Qingyuan was startled and looked up at Cheng Yujin, "Big Miss …"
"Big Brother Lin is sincere to your future wife and always thinks about her. The future Mrs. Lin is truly one of the luckiest people in the world." Cheng Yujin sighed and looked a little depressed, "Although I'm the eldest daughter, everyone knows that I was adopted. Although I didn't have to worry about food and clothing these years, I couldn't really get close to my mother. And Second Aunt also has a younger sister and doesn't need me. I often feel that I have nowhere to go. Like today, when Second Sister came home, everyone surrounded her and talked. My engagement was broken off and it wasn't suitable for me to stay for long, so I quietly left. Fortunately, I met Big Brother Lin on the way. Otherwise, I wouldn't know where to go. "
Lin Qingyuan had never encountered such a situation and was instantly stunned. The girl in front of him was beautiful and quiet. He lowered his head and sighed softly. She had always shown everyone that she was smart, generous, and considerate. Who would have known that she would have such a weak moment?
Lin Qingyuan's heart instantly shattered into pieces. He felt pity for her, but he was also moved. He didn't even dare to raise his voice and advised softly, "Big Miss, don't belittle yourself. You've already done very well. Whether it's Big Madam or Second Madam, they must be very happy to have such an outstanding daughter like you. Maybe they just didn't tell you. "
Cheng Yujin shook her head with a smile. Although she was smiling, her expression was heart-wrenching. Cheng Yujin looked outside and said, "Big Brother Lin, you don't have to comfort me. Life is like drinking water. Only one knows whether it is hot or cold. I understand. I'm just envious of those women who are looked up to and have been properly arranged. His second younger sister had always been doted on since she was young. Her health was not good and she often fell ill, so everyone in the family carefully protected her. If I hadn't stolen my sister's nutrients while she was still in her mother's womb, perhaps my second sister wouldn't have gotten sick from a young age. "
Lin Qingyuan couldn't stand it anymore. A gentleman wouldn't gossip about others, but the elders of the Cheng Family were all like this? After a child is born, whether their body is good or bad is innate. What's the point of blaming Second Young Lady's weak and sickly body on First Young Lady?
Lin Qingyuan was indignant. He looked at the woman in front of him and felt even more pity for her. "Miss, this isn't your fault at all. It's a pity that Second Young Lady's body is weak, but you are also a child. This has nothing to do with you. "
Cheng Yujin smiled gently. Her face was pale and weak. "Thank you, Big Brother Lin. When I was young, I was in fear and trepidation. I was afraid that I would do something wrong and cause Second Young Lady to fall ill. But when I grew up, I didn't care so much. Now, Second Young Lady is married to her sweetheart. Marquis Jingyong treats her wholeheartedly and treats her like a treasure. It can be said that she got what she wanted and has a good ending. "
Lin Qingyuan felt uncomfortable when he heard this. He didn't know what happened to his memory, but it suddenly became very good. Lin Qingyuan almost immediately remembered that Marquis Jingyong was originally Cheng Yujin's fiancé.
This … her original fiancé married her younger sister and was very obedient to her. No wonder Cheng Yujin couldn't stay in the main room any longer and quietly left. If it were him, he also wouldn't be able to calm down.
Lin Qingyuan felt that the Cheng Family's actions were inappropriate. It was simply inappropriate to the extreme! Eldest Young Lady was so smart and sensible. If she were in the Lin Family, she would be the treasure of the whole family. It wouldn't be an exaggeration to say that she would be the moon surrounded by stars. In the end, in the Cheng Family, she had to bear the burden of the original sin that didn't belong to her. When she grew up, she gave up her marriage to her younger sister. Now, her younger sister, her ex-fiancé, and her family were happy and harmonious. Cheng Yujin actually took the initiative to avoid them. Lin Qingyuan was very angry. He couldn't wait to drag Cheng Yujin into his house so that she wouldn't have to suffer this kind of nonsense.
Lin Qingyuan's heart suddenly skipped a beat. Drag Cheng Yujin into his house?
Cheng Yujin continued, "Actually, I don't have any obsession with Marquis Jingyong. He doesn't like me anyway. Since my younger sister likes him and he likes my younger sister, then it's best for the lovers to be together. What's the point of me standing in the middle? It's also good to have a good relationship. It's just that my future path will be a little difficult. "
Lin Qingyuan was so shocked by his own excessive thoughts that his whole body stiffened. His heart was still thumping, and his blood was flowing at an unimaginable speed. He felt that he was simply too rude. How could he have such abrupt thoughts about Miss Cheng? However, one's thoughts were always irrational. Once this thought arose, Lin Qingyuan actually couldn't control it anymore.
He kept thinking about it. His mother had secretly urged him many times to hurry up and get married. Although his father didn't say it explicitly, he also hoped that he would get married and have children. His parents were both scholarly and scholarly families. What they liked the most was well-educated, gentle, and generous women. Although the Marquis of Yichun's household was not a scholarly family, Eldest Miss Cheng was well-read and had a gentle temperament. If his mother saw her, she would definitely like her.
Lin Qingyuan realized that the more he thought about it, the more he went overboard. He was in despair and quickly ordered himself to stop. Just at this moment, Cheng Yujin spoke. Lin Qingyuan mysteriously asked, "What's so difficult about it?"
"Scholar Lin, how could you be confused?" Cheng Yujin said with a smile, "I've already broken off the engagement once. How could I say that I'm from a good family? I don't mind being alone for the rest of my life, but I can't be a burden to my family. If I continue to live in the fu, how would my nieces and nephews get married in the future? Therefore, grandmother found a widower for me. He has lost his wife for a year and hasn't remarried. Grandmother said that although the other party is older than me and his son isn't young, she is still the main wife. My situation is like this. If I continue to choose, I won't even be able to become the second wife. Moreover, the other party already has a son, so the pressure on me will lessen a lot. It's just a matter of moving to a different place to live. "
The more Lin Qingyuan listened, the tighter his frown became. What, he actually wronged Miss Cheng to become the second wife? The other party's wife had died, and his son wasn't young anymore. How old was he? Lin Qingyuan subconsciously described the image of a man in his forties or fifties with a big belly. His frown deepened.
Cheng Yujin didn't feel any psychological pressure at all when she wantonly smeared Zhai Yanlin's image behind his back. In any case, she wasn't lying. Zhai Yanlin was indeed older than her, and his son wasn't young either. He was already six years old.
Lin Qingyuan didn't know that the "widower" Cheng Yujin mentioned was the famous Duke Of Cai. Naturally, he also didn't know that although this marriage was a second wife, it wasn't inferior to Huo Changyuan's at all.
He naturally imagined a scene of a wretched old man forcibly marrying a young woman in distress, which made him angry. Lin Qingyuan was furious and felt that it was unfair for Cheng Yujin. "Young Miss, you're smart, considerate, and knowledgeable. It's a great blessing for all the men in the world to marry you. How can an old and incompetent man who only knows how to bully others be worthy of you? You actually suffered such humiliation. It's really preposterous! "
If it weren't for Cheng Yujin forcing herself to get into character, she would have laughed out loud. Lin Qingyuan's words were good. Zhai Yanlin, this bastard, deserved to be scolded. Cheng Yujin felt extremely carefree when she heard this.
Cheng Yujin held back her laughter and continued to portray the image of a gentle and well-mannered young miss. Sadly, she said, "But, what can I do? Grandmother was afraid of his power and didn't dare to refuse. He became more and more aggressive, saying that he would send someone to propose marriage in two days. Naturally, I don't want to, but I can't ignore the Cheng Family. If I make a scene, it's fine if I die, but what about my parents and family? "
Lin Qingyuan was angry and distressed. He clenched his fist and asked, "Young Miss, who is this person? The world is clear and bright, how can he be so tyrannical? I don't believe that there is no law. "
Cheng Yujin shook her head and refused to say the other party's name. "Big Brother Lin, I know you have good intentions, but don't ask. I can't cause trouble for you."
Lin Qingyuan was stunned for a long time before he finally lost his strength. His blood had rushed to his head and his words were impassioned, but he quickly calmed down. Lin Qingyuan wasn't a youth who didn't know the ways of the world. These few years of being an official had already polished away his naivety and hot bloodedness. The capital was filled with crouching tigers and hidden dragons. Even the young masters of dukes and marquises didn't dare to rashly offend people. Cheng Yujin's grandmother was the old madame of the Marquis Family. Even so, she was controlled by the other party. He was only a small sixth-ranked official. How could he get justice for Cheng Yujin?
Lin Qingyuan was speechless. After a while, he asked blankly, "Is there no other way?"
"It's not that there is no other way." Cheng Yujin lowered her head, her eyelashes trembling slightly. "Even if the other party is powerful, he can't forcefully kidnap a civilian girl. If I had an engagement with someone, he wouldn't be able to do anything. But, I've already broken off the engagement. Where can I find a fiancé? "
As she said this, Cheng Yujin sighed. Her eyebrows were sorrowful. "It's my wishful thinking. This method is impossible to achieve. It's fine if I don't say it."
Lin Qingyuan's lips moved. He hesitated and said, "Actually, it's not completely impossible."
Cheng Yujin raised her head and looked at him with a pair of beautiful eyes. She was innocent and puzzled. Lin Qingyuan had been debating with others for so many years, but this was the first time he felt that he wasn't eloquent enough. His ears couldn't help but turn red. He suddenly gathered his courage and said, "Miss Cheng, you see …"
Cheng Yujin's eyes lit up when Lin Qingyuan opened his mouth. She had been acting for so long, and the fish had finally taken the bait. Cheng Yujin couldn't help but smile. Her current expression was completely different from the strong and weak "Miss Cheng" from before.
Cheng Yujin realized that she had exposed herself, but she felt that everything was a foregone conclusion. Lin Qingyuan wouldn't notice such a small flaw. Cheng Yujin smiled and waited expectantly for Lin Qingyuan to finish speaking.
Lin Qingyuan really didn't notice the subtle changes in Cheng Yujin's expression. He was nervous and excited now, so how could he pay attention to other things? He originally wanted to say, "What do you think of me?" But just as he said the word "look," the door was suddenly pushed open.
Lin Qingyuan was shocked. He immediately swallowed the word "me" that was about to come out of his mouth. Cheng Yujin also didn't expect this change. She immediately stood up. She had only taken two steps when she saw a person standing outside the door. He was dressed in black with gold embroidery and a leather belt around his waist. His eyes were like cold stars.
Cheng Yuanjing didn't know how long he had been here. His eyes slowly swept across the room and he suddenly smiled. "It seems that I came at the wrong time?"
Lin Qingyuan was stunned for a moment. He suddenly stood up, surprised and happy. "Jing Xing, you're back!"
Lin Qingyuan was so excited by the unexpected surprise that he couldn't remember what he was going to say just now. He also didn't notice that Cheng Yujin stood up before him and walked out before him. Even her expression at this moment was completely unlike that of a gentle and weak young miss.
Lin Qingyuan walked towards Cheng Yuanjing and pulled Cheng Yuanjing to talk. Cheng Yuanjing didn't look at him. Instead, he looked past Lin Qingyuan and looked at Cheng Yujin, who was in the middle of the room.
Cheng Yujin was stunned for a full five or six seconds. In that instant, she even suspected that her eyes were playing tricks on her. She blinked hard. Seeing that the figure in front of her didn't disappear, she closed her eyes even harder.
However, the heavens clearly couldn't hear her inner thoughts. Cheng Yujin opened her eyes again. Seeing that person still standing in front of her, her heart was about to break.
Heavens.
For the first time, Cheng Yujin wondered if she had been bewitched. Wasn't Cheng Yuanjing busy returning to the Eastern Palace? Why did he suddenly come back? She didn't want to be so unlucky. She ran into Lin Qingyuan today, but Cheng Yuanjing just happened to come back today. Even if he came back a few minutes later, it would be enough!
No. Cheng Yujin suddenly reacted. Lin Qingyuan was about to say the most important thing when he was interrupted by Cheng Yuanjing. Could there really be such a coincidence in the world? When did Cheng Yuanjing come? How long had he been here? How much had he heard?
Cheng Yujin couldn't help but look suspiciously at Cheng Yuanjing. However, she had just raised her eyes when she met Cheng Yuanjing's gaze. Cheng Yuanjing was also looking at her.
Cheng Yujin's complex emotions of suspicion, anger, and grief suddenly deflated like a balloon being pricked by a needle. She silently lowered her head, only revealing the furry back of her head.
She knew that she was done for.
Cheng Yuanjing hated it the most when people lied to him. Cheng Yujin had promised him and even swore that she would peacefully observe her filial piety this year and wouldn't have any other thoughts.
Who knew that he would come back today? If Cheng Yuanjing had said anything in advance, Cheng Yujin would definitely have changed venues. She wouldn't have been caught red-handed.
Cheng Yuanjing was furious, but he calmed down. He silently swept a glance over Cheng Yujin. Although she obediently lowered her head, revealing a very docile expression, Cheng Yuanjing was very sure that she had no regrets. She was even planning to come again next time.
This was simply too good.
Cheng Yuanjing did not say a word as he slowly walked into the room. Cheng Yujin heard the slow and steady footsteps coming closer and her legs turned to jelly. Cheng Yujin fiercely pinched herself. She raised her head and used all her acting skills to smile at Cheng Yuanjing, "Ninth Uncle, you're back!"
Cheng Yuanjing looked at her and also smiled. "I didn't have time the day before yesterday, so I specially came back today to give you some New Year's money. I didn't think that it would be so easy to find my eldest niece."
Cheng Yujin's brows twitched. Cheng Yuanjing was not related to her by blood. In private, Cheng Yuanjing had always directly called her by her name. Only when he was angry would he threaten to call her eldest niece. It would be fine even if Cheng Yuanjing had a cold face. Him being so indifferent and calm made Cheng Yujin even more afraid.
It was over. This time, the crown prince was really angry.
Cheng Yujin was like a deflated balloon as she dejectedly followed Cheng Yuanjing to sit down. After she sat down, she looked up. Good heavens, Cheng Yuanjing had sat in her previous seat.
The tea stove was still bubbling. Cheng Yuanjing looked down at the dense mist and said, "You guys are in a good mood, sitting here and making tea."
Cheng Yujin's brows twitched. She quickly had the Dugeaux remove the water that was already boiled. Cheng Yujin sat next to Cheng Yuanjing and only took up a small space. She raised her head and obediently smiled at Cheng Yuanjing, saying, "Ninth Uncle, this tea has been boiled for a long time. The tea leaves are already old. Ninth Uncle is skilled in both civil and martial arts. His charm is unparalleled. I admire Ninth Uncle from the bottom of my heart. How can I let Ninth Uncle use something inferior? Dugeaux, change the water. "
The Dugeaux was also quite frightened. She quickly moved the things out and changed the water. Cheng Yujin tested the fire again, boiled the water, and poured the tea. Her attitude was serious and her technique was professional. It was several levels higher than before.
The difference between the two times was obvious. It could be seen that this was Cheng Yujin's true level. One was to be serious and perfect, while the other was to be relaxed and just be about it.
Lin Qingyuan finally realized that Cheng Yujin wasn't serious at all. He looked for a while and said sourly, "Sure enough, there's a difference between the inside and the outside. With Jing Xing here, Miss Cheng is willing to take out the best things."
Cheng Yujin secretly glanced at Cheng Yuanjing and flattered without blinking. "Of course. I admire Ninth Uncle the most. Of course, his things are different from others."
Lin Qingyuan listened and clicked his tongue. Fortunately, he knew that they were uncle and nephew. Otherwise, he would have goosebumps.
Cheng Yuanjing's mood improved a little when he heard that there was a difference between the inside and the outside. Cheng Yujin immediately admitted it, which made him feel a little better. However, if she wanted to rely on these little tricks to get through, it was still far from enough.
Cheng Yujin had been paying attention to Cheng Yuanjing's expression. After she finished speaking, she saw that Cheng Yuanjing didn't respond, so she knew that she had no chance. She sighed sadly, skillfully sealed the tea, divided the cups, and then served the first cup to Cheng Yuanjing.
Cheng Yujin looked up, blinked, and called out, "Ninth Uncle."
Her voice deliberately softened, and the short two words seemed to have taken eighty-one turns. Cheng Yuanjing had originally decided to ignore her, but when he met her eyes, he couldn't bear to embarrass her in front of outsiders.
Cheng Yuanjing reached out to take the teacup, and Cheng Yujin was really relieved. After that, she poured the second cup of tea and handed it to Lin Qingyuan.
Since Cheng Yuanjing came in, Lin Qingyuan felt that something was wrong, but he thought it was just his imagination. Lin Qingyuan was a little concerned about Cheng Yujin's obvious difference in treatment, but then he thought that Cheng Yuanjing was Cheng Yujin's uncle, and felt that it was completely understandable.
Family always had to be closer, so it was normal that Lin Qingyuan couldn't go over.
In fact, Lin Qingyuan really wanted to continue the topic just now, but Cheng Yuanjing was here, so it wasn't convenient for him to say those words. Moreover, things had changed with the passage of time, and many words had changed after that scene. Lin Qingyuan felt a little regretful, so he could only swallow the rest of the sentence and not mention it for the time being.
With Cheng Yuanjing present, Lin Qingyuan couldn't talk to Cheng Yujin directly, so he could only turn to Cheng Yuanjing. "Jing Xing, why have you been away from home for so long? Did something important happen? "
"No." Cheng Yuanjing's tone was indifferent. "It's just a private matter."
Cheng Yujin curled her lips. Private matter, it was just a private matter that could affect the general situation of the world.
Cheng Yuanjing said it was a private matter, so it wasn't convenient for Lin Qingyuan to ask anymore. Moreover, Lin Qingyuan had an inexplicable trust in Cheng Yuanjing. He always felt that no matter what happened, as long as it was handed over to Cheng Yuanjing, it wouldn't be a big problem. His tense state of mind relaxed, and he gradually talked about some trivial matters of life.
Cheng Yuanjing listened to Lin Qingyuan talk for a while, then asked unhurriedly, "It's the New Year right now. Even if the Lin family's ancestral home isn't in the capital, I'm afraid that there will be a lot of people coming and going these days. Why did you think of coming to the Cheng fu? "
Lin Qingyuan made an "oh" sound, and replied without any defense, "Actually, it's not a big matter. I was bored at home, so I wanted to come here to borrow some books. After hearing that you weren't here, I planned to leave the fu, but I just happened to run into Miss Cheng on the way. "
Cheng Yujin's head lowered even more. Cheng Yuanjing glanced at Cheng Yujin with a smile and said, "What a coincidence."
"That's right, what a coincidence." Lin Qingyuan's thoughts were big, so he didn't notice the subtle and unusual atmosphere on the other side. Instead, he casually said, "I came to find you to borrow the Lin Yuan Poetry Anthology and Jiu Zhai Talks. Eldest Miss said that these two books happened to be with her, and she had already sent the servant girls back to find them. While waiting, I was bored sitting, so Eldest Miss made tea. "
Cheng Yujin wanted to stop him, but she couldn't. Lin Qingyuan had a big heart, and said whatever he wanted to say. When Lin Qingyuan finished speaking, Cheng Yujin simply wanted to dig a hole and shut herself in.
Her heart was like dead ashes, and she secretly glanced at Cheng Yuanjing. Cheng Yuanjing's fingers rubbed the porcelain cup, and there was even a smile on his lips. "Lin Yuan Poetry Anthology and Jiu Zhai Talks."
Cheng Yuanjing said, then looked at Cheng Yujin with a smile in his eyes. "These two books are with you?"
Obviously not, Cheng Yujin was just making things up. She sent the servant girls back to find them, but of course they couldn't be found. However, why would something like a book need to be found? She used the excuse of forgetting to lend one of her books to Lin Qingyuan, and when Lin Qingyuan came to return it, he would naturally look for her again. In this way, there would be a story between them.
Cheng Yujin raised her head, her eyes weak, innocent, and pitiful. "Ninth Uncle."
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