"Don't cry." Cheng Yuanjing wiped away her tears and helplessly sighed, "I've never thought of it that way. Even if you want to change the topic, don't put a label on me."
Cheng Yujin's eyes were still falling, she didn't even look at him.
Cheng Yuanjing kind of understood why it was said that women were hard to raise. As long as you know his weakness, you can really test it out. Even if Cheng Yuanjing knew that Cheng Yujin was deliberately showing weakness, retreating in order to advance, but when he saw her tears, he still couldn't do anything.
It was clearly an old trick, but who told it to be useful.
"Your Highness the Crown Prince has an extraordinary background, so naturally you don't think that ordinary people are difficult. You even said that you don't eat meat paste."
Cheng Yuanjing raised his eyebrows. This was a baseless accusation, who said that he didn't understand the hardships of the people? But Cheng Yujin was emotional at this moment. Cheng Yuanjing didn't care what the accusation was and immediately agreed, "Okay, I've wronged you. Don't cry first, you're still sick, so be careful of your throat. "
Cheng Yujin was emotional just now, she suddenly felt very wronged. It was fine if others questioned her, but how could Cheng Yuanjing question her? Now that the emotion had passed, Cheng Yujin thought about what happened just now and felt very embarrassed.
Cheng Yujin naturally didn't have it easy these past few years, but in this world, who had it easy? There was no need to talk about how hard she worked, because in this world, anyone who was famous was very hard working.
She poured out these emotions on Cheng Yuanjing, but it was actually very unreasonable. What did this have to do with Cheng Yuanjing? The problem was that Cheng Yujin didn't know why she suddenly lost control of her emotions. It seemed like Cheng Yuanjing said that she would do anything to get married, so she suddenly couldn't stand being wronged.
Cheng Yuanjing was accused of a big crime by her, but he was not angry at all. He still listened to her nicely. Even Cheng Yujin, who was thick-skinned, felt embarrassed.
When Cheng Yuanjing saw that she gradually stopped crying, it was obvious that she had calmed down. He sighed and said, "It's good to cry out. These words must have been accumulated in your heart for a long time. It's better to say it than to keep it suppressed all the time."
Cheng Yuanjing was very self-aware. If it wasn't for Cheng Yujin's illness today, her body was weak, and her feelings were fragile, she would never have said these words to him. The most important thing between husband and wife was communication. With Cheng Yujin's character, nine out of ten sentences were just for show. Now that he knew what she was thinking and what grievances she had, it could be said that he had stumbled upon her by accident and reached the same destination by different means.
At least now Cheng Yuanjing knew that Cheng Yujin didn't like Lin Qingyuan that much. Everything she did was for herself. After knowing this, Cheng Yuanjing's heart calmed down. Even the anger just now dissipated unconsciously. Cheng Yuanjing said, "You chose Lin Qingyuan before because he was the best choice within your ability. If there was a better one, what would you do? "
The implication of this sentence was too obvious. Cheng Yujin thought for a while and said carefully, "There are endless good things in the world. What you can get in your hands is yours."
Cheng Yujin's eyes kept looking at Cheng Yuanjing. Seeing that he didn't have any reaction, she bravely continued, "For example, in our family, I once heard that my father had a concubine. She was very beautiful and well-behaved. She was the daughter of a merchant in Jin Ling. From a merchant's daughter to a noble's concubine, according to the world's logic, she bumped into a great fortune. But after she came to the Cheng Family, she didn't understand the etiquette of a noble's family. She also didn't understand the hidden rules of the harem. After my father was fresh for a few months, she fell out of favor. When she was favored, she was very ostentatious. Later, when she fell into my mother's hands, my mother didn't even have to do anything. The other concubines taught her a lot of lessons. I vaguely heard that she was pregnant for less than two months before she had a miscarriage due to her weak body. "
Cheng Yujin pretended to be very unintentional and said, "So in my opinion, of course the Marquis Household is good for merchants. But these good things can't be in her hands. They are all wedding clothes for others. It's a pity that she accidentally lost her child. But even if she gave birth to it, she wouldn't have the chance to raise it. In the end, the child wouldn't call her mother, wouldn't take care of her in the future, and her daughter-in-law wouldn't recognize her as a mother-in-law. The result was doomed from the beginning. No matter how hard she worked, it would be useless. It's far better to marry into a family of equal status. She can make her own decisions. It's better to be the wife of a humble family than a noble's concubine. This saying is reasonable. "
After Cheng Yujin finished speaking, she peeked at Cheng Yuanjing to see his reaction. After Cheng Yuanjing heard this, he didn't speak for a long time. After a while, he looked at Cheng Yujin with a very thought provoking expression.
"You think I want to take you as a concubine?" Cheng Yuanjing was very puzzled. In Cheng Yujin's heart, what kind of image did he have?
Cheng Yujin looked like she wanted to admit it but didn't dare. She pursed her lips and lowered her head. Cheng Yuanjing finally understood why Cheng Yujin's emotions were so agitated. First, she criticized him for a moment of novelty. Then, she brought out Cheng Yuan-hsien as an example, vaguely accusing him of coveting her beauty and forcing her to be a concubine. Cheng Yujin was really …. Cheng Yuanjing didn't know what to think.
Cheng Yuanjing endured it. In the end, he didn't argue with her because she was a patient. Cheng Yuanjing said, "You really know how to think. Seeing that you're still sick, I'll deal with you when you're better."
After saying this, Cheng Yuanjing frowned, "In the future, don't listen to such nonsense. What concubine? What miscarriage? Is this something you should listen to?"
Cheng Yujin refused to accept it. She couldn't help but say, "Only you men are allowed to do things that others aren't allowed to talk about?"
Cheng Yuanjing was accidentally labeled as "you men". Cheng Yuanjing held back his anger and said, "Who said I'm like this?"
Cheng Yujin's eyes widened. She stared at Cheng Yuanjing, waiting for Cheng Yuanjing to finish his sentence. Cheng Yuanjing had been dragged to Cheng Yuan-hsien's level. He had already endured it enough. He originally planned to wait until the decree came out before telling Cheng Yujin. But now, if he didn't make it clear, Cheng Yujin would treat him as a muddle-headed, lecherous, and irresponsible playboy.
Cheng Yuanjing and Cheng Yujin looked at each other for a long time. He said, "I never thought of making you a concubine. Accurately speaking, if you didn't remind me, I wouldn't have thought of taking a concubine. "
"I saved you from underwater yesterday. Naturally, I didn't save you for nothing. It's also not because you're still my nominal niece. I never do things that are not reciprocated. Yujin, since ancient times, how do you repay a life saving grace? Do you understand? "
Cheng Yujin still stared at him in a daze, not daring to believe it.
Cheng Yuanjing waited for Cheng Yujin's reaction. Cheng Yujin thought for a long time. She didn't know if it was her brain that was soaked in water or if it was Cheng Yuanjing that wasn't smart. She didn't know which one of them had more water in their brain. Cheng Yujin thought for a moment and asked tentatively, "Your Highness …"
Almost at the same time, Liu Yi's voice came from outside the room, "Master."
Cheng Yujin's prepared words were interrupted and she immediately sobered up. She stood up and took a few steps back until she was five steps away from Cheng Yuanjing. It was very obvious that she wanted to draw the line.
Cheng Yuanjing narrowed his eyes and looked at the door without knowing if he was happy or angry. He didn't want to pay attention to the person outside, but Liu Yi couldn't hear his response. He said again, "Master, this subordinate has an urgent matter to report."
Liu Yi wasn't someone who didn't know the importance of things. For him to say this, it was clearly something important. Cheng Yuanjing suppressed his emotions and asked, "What is it?"
Liu Yi paused. If he remembered correctly, Miss Cheng was still in the room. Liu Yi saw that Cheng Yuanjing didn't seem to have any intention of avoiding Miss Cheng, so he could only continue, "Master, the people outside have been waiting for a long time. They just sent someone to ask when Master will arrive."
Cheng Yujin also felt that it wasn't good for her to listen when Eunuch Liu was reporting an urgent matter. However, this was Cheng Yujin's room. She didn't know where she could go, so she could only brace herself and listen.
Cheng Yujin was a bit puzzled. Liu Yi didn't care about interrupting Cheng Yuanjing and came to the backyard to remind her. She thought it would be something important, but now it seemed like it wasn't anything important.
The people outside … … Cheng Yujin subconsciously chewed on these words. She suddenly remembered that Cheng Yuanjing was the Crown Prince. Who else could send someone to rush him and make Liu Yi this anxious?
Cheng Yujin's expression suddenly changed. She remembered that when Cheng Yuanjing had just arrived, he had changed his clothes for going out. Cheng Yujin saw that he wasn't anxious at all and even sat down to talk with her for a long time. She thought that Cheng Yuanjing was going out to meet a friend and it wouldn't matter if he was delayed for a bit. However, the person he was going to meet was actually the Emperor?
Cheng Yujin's face turned white. She had delayed the Emperor's time. She had cried and made the Emperor wait for so long. Cheng Yujin's face turned red and white. She just wanted to make Cheng Yuanjing leave as soon as possible. She didn't remember what she was going to say.
"Ninth Uncle, I didn't know there was someone waiting for you. There's no time to lose, you should go quickly. "
Cheng Yuanjing's mood was very irritable. He wanted to say it immediately. Of all times to come, he had to come at this time. He turned his head and saw Cheng Yujin's anxious face. She wanted to push him out the door.
This little heartless person.
Cheng Yuanjing gave a silent sigh. He could only stand up and walk out. Liu Yi saw Cheng Yuanjing come out and let out a long sigh of relief.
However, before Liu Yi could swallow this sigh, he saw his master stop in front of him. He turned his head and said, "I'll be back soon. When I come back, I'll talk to you about what just happened."
Cheng Yujin stopped at the door and watched as Cheng Yuanjing left. Cheng Yuanjing suddenly stopped. Cheng Yujin was startled. When she reacted, she immediately responded, "Yes."
Cheng Yuanjing also knew that he should leave. He looked at Cheng Yujin and seemed very worried. "I've already sent a message to the Cheng Family. You don't need to move back in this period of time. You can stay here and recover."
Cheng Yuanjing had already sent someone to talk to the Cheng Family. Cheng Yujin couldn't do anything but nod. "Okay."
Ever since the Emperor ascended the throne, it had been many years since he had waited for someone. Especially after waiting for a long time yesterday, the other party had turned back halfway. Even today, the Emperor had sent people several times to urge him. Only then did he receive the news that the Crown Prince had left.
For a moment, the Emperor couldn't speak. Those who didn't know would think that he was begging to see Cheng Yuanjing. The Emperor learned of Cheng Yuanjing's itinerary from the eunuch. He calculated that it was about time. Using the excuse of changing, he walked out of Zhai Xing Lou.
After the Emperor left, Empress Yang, who had been focused on watching the lanterns, suddenly turned her gaze. She looked in the direction that the Emperor had left. Her slender brows slowly furrowed.
Not only Empress Yang, but the concubines who had come out to watch the lanterns all knew that the Emperor had left. Yesterday, the Emperor had mysteriously disappeared for a period of time. Today, he had suddenly added to his itinerary to watch the lanterns. That night, although the Emperor had been talking and laughing with people as usual, the concubines present had fought their way out of the many beauties in the harem. They were all smart people. They had long sensed that the Emperor's mind was not there.
Now, the Emperor had listened to the eunuch whisper a few words. Not long after, he found an excuse to leave. When the signs were connected, Empress Yang and the other concubines couldn't help but think more.
They wouldn't think in the direction of the Crown Prince. The Crown Prince had been missing for fourteen years. The previous court and the harem had long accepted that the Crown Prince was dead. No matter how clever the concubines were, they wouldn't think of this. All the concubines, including Empress Yang, suspected that the Emperor had taken a fancy to some common woman and had taken the opportunity to fool around with wildflowers these past two days.
Empress Yang's expression darkened. Although the lanterns presented were still beautiful and the circus was still exciting, Empress Yang no longer had a smile on her face. If Empress Yang was like this, then even if the other concubines wanted to join in the fun, they felt resentful that they didn't get a smile. They all stopped talking and laughing.
The eunuch who had done his best to curry favor with the higher-ups didn't understand. This was the circus he had specially found. He had thought that he could use this opportunity to make a fortune. Why had the masters suddenly become cold? On Zhai Xing Lou, the frozen atmosphere spread through the layers. At this moment, in a side room of the attic, the people inside were still unaware.
The Emperor calmed down and asked, "What happened to you yesterday? I heard from the eunuch that you even called for a taiyi? "
Liu Yi had recovered his identity and was waiting by the wall with the other eunuchs. He lowered his head and didn't dare to breathe loudly. Cheng Yuanjing said neither hurriedly nor slowly, "On the way, I met someone who fell into the water. After I saved her, my clothes were wet. It wasn't good to see the Emperor, so I returned to the fu to tidy up my appearance. I didn't dare to make the Emperor wait for too long, so I asked the Emperor to return to the palace first. "
"Save someone?" The Emperor was confused. "Who did you save? Even if you saved someone, what about the eunuch bodyguards at your side? You actually put yourself in danger? "
The eunuchs who followed Cheng Yuanjing all knelt when they heard this. The eunuchs who served in front of the Emperor looked down at the dust on the ground without moving. The attendants were scared out of their wits. Cheng Yuanjing didn't care at all. He didn't linger on this topic, but said, "Your Majesty, this subject has a matter to ask for your permission."
The Emperor inexplicably had a bad feeling. The originally arranged plan seemed to have been derailed after Cheng Yuanjing missed the appointment yesterday. The Emperor was very calm and asked, "What is it?"
"Please grant a marriage for I." Cheng Yuanjing lifted the hem of his robe and performed a standard kneeling salute to the Emperor. "Your Majesty, please grant a marriage between this son and the eldest daughter of the Marquis of Yichun's household, Cheng Yujin."
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