Cheng Yuanjing's anger became more and more tense under his calm suppression. However, when he lowered his head and saw Cheng Yujin's innocent eyes, he felt that he had nowhere to vent his anger.
Cheng Yuanjing knew that she was pretending. He knew that she was sly and cunning, and she was used to playing tricks. She was best at confusing men, including Cheng Yujin's coquettish and obedient eyes.
Even Cheng Yujin's attempts to curry favor with him these days were all for another reason.
Of course, he knew. But what could he do?
Faced with such a pair of exquisite, beautiful, and fearless eyes, what could he do?
After Cheng Yuanjing came out of Old Lady Cheng's courtyard, he immediately walked to Jin Ning Courtyard. When he arrived, he realized that Cheng Yujin was not there. He was very shocked. In the end, he calmed down and asked the attendant to find out that Lin Qingyuan had come today.
Cheng Yuanjing stood outside and listened to Cheng Yujin ask about Lin Qingyuan's marriage in a roundabout way. He heard that she pretended to be pitiful and said that it was not easy for her in the Cheng Family. He even heard Cheng Yujin say that she was going to be married off to Old Lady Cheng and that the other party was a widower.
Cheng Yuanjing was different from Lin Qingyuan. After listening for a while, he deduced that this person was the Duke Of Cai, Zhai Yanlin, based on the fact that he was a widower, had a son, and that the Cheng Family liked him.
Cheng Yuanjing did not care at all about how Zhai Yanlin was being slandered. He only cared that the Zhai Family was going to come over to propose marriage.
Zhai Yanlin did not take his previous warning to heart. Cheng Yuanjing was already prepared. However, he was still very angry when he heard this from Cheng Yujin.
Why didn't she tell him? Why would she rather seek help from a strange man that she had only met a few times instead of him? Was he so marginalized in Cheng Yujin's heart?
The Cai family, the Huo family, and even the Lin family were not a problem. No matter which of them came to propose marriage, they would not succeed. However, Cheng Yuanjing was very concerned about Cheng Yujin's attitude.
Cheng Yuanjing stood outside without saying a word. The guards followed behind Cheng Yuanjing, not daring to breathe loudly. When Cheng Yuanjing heard Lin Qingyuan's words, he couldn't take it anymore and pushed the door open.
He had originally made up his mind that he would not be lenient this time and would definitely give her the cold shoulder. However, at this moment, when he lowered his head and saw Cheng Yujin's beautiful eyes, they were clear black and white, innocent and flattering, Cheng Yuanjing actually could not harden his heart. He even thought that humans would die for wealth and birds would die for food. It was human instinct to pursue benefits. Cheng Yujin did not know his plan. It seemed reasonable for her to actively find a way out for herself.
Cheng Yuanjing felt helpless. He believed that he was fair in his rewards and punishments, calm and rational. Now, he was finding excuses for Cheng Yujin.
Cheng Yuanjing was silent for a long time. In the end, he could not do anything to her. Cheng Yuanjing's gaze was helpless. He hated iron for not living up to his expectations.
Why was Cheng Yujin's brain so bad? Why did she have to ignore him, the Crown Prince, and use all her strength to attract Lin Qingyuan? No matter how good Lin Qingyuan's future was, he would only be a civil official. How could he compare to him?
Cheng Yuanjing had no way to understand. However, as a superior, he could not directly express his thoughts, let alone his preferences. Most of the time, it was up to his subordinates to understand. Officials who could do well were all experts at understanding the intentions of their superiors.
Cheng Yuanjing had received strict education from the Crown Prince since he was young, so it was even more so. He could not directly tell Cheng Yujin to change her target to him. However, Cheng Yujin's eyes seemed to be rusty. She could not understand his meaning. Cheng Yuanjing was very helpless. Facing such a thorny existence that he could not bear to hit and could not bear to be cold, Cheng Yuanjing could not do anything. He could only target other men.
Why did Cheng Yujin always make him angry? Wasn't it because the men outside did not have any sense of propriety? They appeared in front of her all day long and interfered with Cheng Yujin's judgment? This matter was simple for His Highness the Crown Prince. All the men who were an eyesore were all removed.
Lin Qingyuan was at the top of the blacklist.
What kind of person was Cheng Yujin? She vaguely sensed that Cheng Yuanjing had softened. Afterwards, she greeted Cheng Yuanjing like it was free. She had no principles or position. Whatever the Ninth Uncle said was right. Lin Qingyuan could not help but click his tongue when he saw this. He knew that today was the day the Cheng Family's married daughter returned home. Cheng Yujin and Cheng Yuanjing still had matters to attend to. In addition, Lin Qingyuan really could not stand Miss Cheng's brainless flattery of Cheng Yuanjing. He took the book and hurriedly left.
Cheng Yujin's eyes swept over the two books. She carefully glanced at Cheng Yuanjing. When Cheng Yuanjing discovered this, Cheng Yujin immediately withdrew her gaze.
Cheng Yuanjing sent people to fetch the two books. Cheng Yujin was especially afraid that Cheng Yuanjing would expose her in public. Fortunately, Cheng Yuanjing seemed very magnanimous and did not expose her in front of Lin Qingyuan.
However, when Lin Qingyuan left, Cheng Yuanjing's expression was no longer concealed. It was clearly cold. Cheng Yujin did not need to maintain her face in front of outsiders. She immediately moved in front of Cheng Yuanjing and ingratiatingly pulled on Cheng Yuanjing's sleeve. "Ninth Uncle, I was wrong."
Cheng Yuanjing did not move at all. He did not even glance at her. "Niece, you arranged everything very well. What's wrong with that?"
Cheng Yujin became even more docile when she heard this. She obediently pulled on Cheng Yuanjing's sleeve, blinked her eyes, and said, "It's all my fault. Ninth Uncle came back covered in dust. I didn't even greet the Ninth Uncle in the first place. On New Year's Eve, I waited for the whole night. I clearly made up my mind to be the first to wish Ninth Uncle a Happy New Year. In the end, I didn't see him, nor did I see him on New Year's Eve. Today, Second Sister and the others came back. I didn't want to see Huo Changyuan in the Main Courtyard, so I avoided him and went out for a walk. I didn't expect to miss the Ninth Uncle. "
Cheng Yuanjing was originally strong in appearance but weak in reality. Although he had a cold face, he was actually reluctant to do anything to Cheng Yujin. Now that he heard Cheng Yujin say that she waited for him for the whole night on New Year's Eve, his heart became even more soft.
As for whether what she said was true or not, Cheng Yuanjing didn't want to distinguish it. It was enough for these words to come out of her mouth.
Cheng Yuanjing's mood turned better, but his face was still cold. "Then let me ask you, what did you do wrong?"
Cheng Yuanjing's ability to control his expression was first-class. Cheng Yujin didn't see that Cheng Yuanjing was no longer angry. She saw Cheng Yuanjing's cold face and thought that he was still angry. She was very serious about admitting her mistake and didn't dare to say anything. "I shouldn't have avoided the others and come to the Flower Hall. I shouldn't have missed the Ninth Uncle. I shouldn't have said that the two books were with me."
Cheng Yujin looked at Cheng Yuanjing's face and said. She saw that Cheng Yuanjing's face was still cold, so she could only continue to admit her mistake. Her voice was getting lower and lower.
Cheng Yuanjing didn't look like he was going to let her go. He asked, "That's all?"
Cheng Yujin secretly bit her lip. Was Cheng Yuanjing so heartless? Did he want her to say that she shouldn't have touched Lin Qingyuan? Cheng Yujin gritted her teeth and said, "I shouldn't have stopped in the Flower Hall to talk to Editor Lin. Editor Lin is an outsider. When I see an outsider, I should avoid him. I shouldn't have stayed alone to inquire about the Ninth Uncle. "
Cheng Yuanjing thought that she really knew how to make up excuses. She said one thing after another. So, the reason why she was alone with Lin Qingyuan was because of him?
Cheng Yujin saw that Cheng Yuanjing didn't immediately say anything. She leaned closer and held Cheng Yuanjing's clothes. She softly called, "Ninth Uncle."
Her voice was sweet and mellow to the bone. Cheng Yuanjing sighed and glanced at her with a straight face. "Don't do it again."
"Okay." Cheng Yujin's face suddenly lit up with joy. Her eyes shone with a dazzling light. Cheng Yuanjing was absent-minded for a moment. He heard Cheng Yujin laugh and say, "Ninth Uncle, Happy New Year. In this New Year, everything will be smooth sailing for you. Everything you want will come true. "
Cheng Yuanjing came back to his senses and laughed. "You still remember."
"Of course." Cheng Yujin saw that Cheng Yuanjing had calmed down. She no longer maintained a proper sitting posture. Instead, she leaned on the tea table. Cheng Yujin and Cheng Yuanjing sat on the same side. Cheng Yuanjing was still sitting upright, while Cheng Yujin put her arms on the edge of the table. Her posture was casual, and her waist was slim. She sighed. "It's a pity that I'm not the first one to celebrate New Year with Ninth Uncle. In the future, I must be the first one."
Cheng Yuanjing looked at Cheng Yujin and smiled. He had always been upright. Although every detail was very beautiful, he was like an immortal. Now, looking at her smile, there was a depth in his eyes that Cheng Yujin couldn't understand. Finally, there was some life in him.
Cheng Yujin couldn't understand the meaning of Cheng Yuanjing's gaze. Even his words seemed to have some meaning in them. "There will be many opportunities in the future. You can always make it happen."
Saying goodbye to the old and welcoming the new was late at night. If he wanted to be the first one to celebrate New Year, he couldn't be too far away. However, if it was the person who slept next to him, then the chances were much higher.
Cheng Yujin fell into Cheng Yuanjing's meaningful smile. Instinctively, she felt a sense of danger and her back unconsciously straightened. Cheng Yuanjing heard the most comfortable sentence of the year. He was in a good mood and couldn't help but reach out to rub Cheng Yujin's hair. "Stop fooling around. Let's finish the business first. What did you mean by what you said just now? "
Cheng Yujin was still analyzing the meaning of Cheng Yuanjing's smile when she bumped into the words "stop fooling around." Cheng Yujin was stunned. She didn't even bother to pursue the matter of Cheng Yuanjing ruffling her hair. "Business? Was what we said just now a joke? "
Cheng Yujin was in a bad mood. She thought she had already appeased the Crown Prince's anger. In the end, the Crown Prince actually said "stop fooling around"?
Cheng Yuanjing's expression turned slightly serious. "What's the matter with the second marriage?"
Cheng Yujin's expression froze when she heard this. She also sat up straight and pursed her lips. "Nothing. Ninth Uncle doesn't need to worry about the Cheng Family's internal affairs. "
"Is it Zhai Yanlin?"
Cheng Yujin didn't want to say it, but Cheng Yuanjing said the other party's name the moment he opened his mouth. Cheng Yujin opened her mouth and finally sighed helplessly. "Yes."
Cheng Yuanjing looked at Cheng Yujin's expression. After a long time, he also sighed softly and put his hand on Cheng Yujin's hair. "Since you still call me Ninth Uncle, I naturally have to fulfill my duty as an uncle to protect you. You're facing such a big crisis, but you'd rather tell Lin Qingyuan than me? "
"That's not what I meant." Cheng Yujin quickly refuted. She met Cheng Yuanjing's gaze and finally sighed helplessly. "It's just that this kind of thing isn't glorious. I still want to maintain a good image in Ninth Uncle's eyes. I really don't want to disturb you with this kind of mess."
"It's fine." Cheng Yuanjing took the opportunity to stroke Cheng Yujin's hair. It really felt good to the touch. On the surface, he still said righteously, "Since I know, I won't ignore it. If you have any difficulties, don't hesitate to tell me. "
Cheng Yujin didn't notice Cheng Yuanjing's small movements. She had been an idol since she was a child and couldn't accept being touched on the head like a child. Cheng Yuanjing was a gentleman. At this moment, he said such righteous words. Cheng Yujin was touched. She said, "Actually, it's nothing much. Previously, when I was disciplining the young heir of the Zhai family in the garden, the Duke Of Cai happened to see it. Ninth Uncle was also there at that time. I think he should be clear about the situation at that time. "
Cheng Yuanjing nodded. Cheng Yujin continued, "Later, when we were at Xiangji Temple, Old Lady Zhai came to gossip with grandma. She happened to meet me and said that their family lacked someone to discipline the heir of the Zhai family. She said that I was suitable. I wasn't engaged. Old Lady Zhai wanted to marry me as her second wife. Later, I happened to meet the Duke Of Cai outside the garden. I didn't want to get involved in the Zhai family's muddy water. Thus, I took the initiative to explain this matter to the Duke Of Cai. I thought that I had already made things clear. I didn't expect that the Duke Of Cai still expressed his intention to marry me to grandma. Grandma felt that it was very suitable. When I heard the news from my mother and tried to persuade grandma, she didn't listen. "
Because the person she was facing was Cheng Yuanjing, Cheng Yujin didn't hide her reluctance and the Cheng Family's plan. When Cheng Yuanjing heard this, he narrowed his eyes quietly. Cheng Yujin had met Zhai Yanlin outside the garden of Xiangji Temple, but he didn't know at all.
It seemed that he had to send more people to Cheng Yujin. And Zhai Yanlin, this person, really needed to be taught a lesson.
After Cheng Yujin finished talking about her worries, she indeed felt a little more relaxed. She gritted her teeth and complained, "The Duke Of Cai simply doesn't keep his word. He went back on his words! That day at Xiangji Temple, I clearly told him the cause and effect clearly. He didn't do what I asked, and I couldn't do what he asked. Originally, we had agreed to part on good terms. But he actually went back on his words and told my grandma directly. "
Cheng Yujin was so angry that she gritted her teeth. Cheng Yuanjing heard this and kept silent. His fingers lingered on her temples, gently fiddling with her scattered hair.
"Yujin, not everything in this world can be reasoned with." Cheng Yuanjing looked at her, his eyes hinting at something. "Especially men. All men are selfish. When they see beautiful things, they only want to plunder, possess, and occupy. Even if you come up with hundreds of unsuitable reasons, it won't be able to overcome their selfishness. "
Cheng Yujin looked at him in a daze. Cheng Yuanjing also looked at her and suddenly smiled. "There's no exception."
All men were selfish. There was no exception.
Including him.
The only difference was that he had more power than Zhai Yanlin.
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