The eunuch in front of the emperor, in front of everyone in Yichun Houfu, greatly appreciated Cheng Yujin, and even sent the emperor's reward. Because the reward was given to Cheng Yujin, Cheng Yujin knelt at the front, and the rest of the Cheng family were surrounded by Wu Yangyang on both sides, and even the white-haired Old Marquis Cheng and Mrs. Cheng also knelt behind her.
Cheng Yujin kowtowed and thanked, and took over the brocade box representing the emperor's grace. The rest of the people saw this scene and had their own emotions. Among them, Cheng Yuanxian had the most complicated mood. As an old man, he did not receive the reward from the palace, but Cheng Yujin was ahead.
Old Marquis Cheng was very pleased, and there were faint tears in his eyes. He didn't miss the glance that the eunuch in yellow gave Cheng Yuanjing before he went out.
This eunuch was an old man by the emperor's side, and he had to give him three points of face when he saw Chaozhong Pavilion.
Old Marquis Cheng knew that the emperor was so happy that he asked his most trusted father-in-law to give rewards to the Cheng family, not because of the screen, but because of the words on the screen. Cheng Yujin's double-sided embroidery is indeed excellent and vivid, but the emperor sits on the four seas, and I don't know how many exquisite embroidery I have seen. If it weren't for the person who wrote, the embroidered screen, no matter how delicate it was, would only make the emperor take a second look, far from being awarded a prize.
But the emperor saw it, and he even sent a reward to the Cheng family in the name of Cheng Yujin, which means that the emperor recognized the credit of the Cheng family. Directly rewarding the Yichun Houfu will alert the cabinet. After all, let alone others, even the old Lord Cheng himself, can't think of any reward for the Cheng family man... But if it is replaced by a female family member, it will be different. The elders of the pavilion are all Busy people, who have the time to care about a boudoir girl, I am afraid they are too lazy to listen.
This matter is really the right time and place, and all the opportunities are piled up at this point, so that Cheng Yujin can get ready-made cheap. This is good for everyone. As soon as the emperor opened his mouth, no one dared to talk about Cheng Yujin's divorce.
Cheng Yujin was also very satisfied. She didn't think of the complicated reasons behind it, but only thought that her embroidery had caught the eyes of those in power. Four pieces of brocade and eight pieces of silk are not expensive, and Cheng Yujin can get it himself. What is really valuable is the gold embroidery that the emperor rewarded, and the model of the holy mouth.
She once said that Cheng Yujin was too boring and got divorced, but now she slaps herself hard, and praises the big girl for being so good, she is really a model of a lady. After all, the emperor has spoken in person, why do they dare to confront the emperor
Forsythia endured all the way and returned to the house, finally able to laugh well: "Girl, it's so happy. You didn't see the faces of the second wife and the old lady, they were all dead, but they still pretended to laugh. , the corners of the mouth are twitching. It really made me laugh!"
Du Ruo also had a smile on her face, she pushed the forsythia, and said lightly: "Hurry up and restrain yourself, too arrogant, be careful to cause trouble for the girl."
"I know." Forsythia understands the importance, she will never say such words outside the house. But Forsythia was so happy, she winked her eyes and said excitedly: "Girl, the Huo family and the second girl just got engaged a few days ago. If you let the people of Hof know what happened today, will you regret it?"
Cheng Yujin raised her eyebrows and glared at Forsythia: "Still laughing? Why don't you hurry up and put away the royal gift."
Forsythia answered crisply, a few pieces of silk cloth to say, Forsythia held the brocade box with the gold embroidery and asked, "Girl, where is this?"
"Put it on the table opposite the entrance, yes, put away the vases, calligraphy, paintings and other items, and put this set of embroidery tools. Scrub it every day and make sure that everyone who enters the door can see it."
Forsythia and Du Ruo laughed and said in unison, "Yes."
Cheng Yujin also felt a sigh of turbidity in her heart. She had always felt that she was living in the clouds, and she was going to fall down all the time. Until now, she finally felt a little more at ease. Jun Wu joking, with the emperor's reward, who would dare to speak ill of her? Why should she not be able to marry a good family
Because of the award, the Cheng family had a strange atmosphere for several days. The Jinning Courtyard is beaming with joy, and everyone walks with a smile, while the other courtyards really can't seem to laugh.
Cheng Yuanxian seemed to have suddenly discovered that he still had a daughter, and said to Qingfu, "You are too negligent with Sister Jin. Although she is not your own, but since she is adopted by me, she is exactly the same as my own daughter. As a mother, if you don't take good care of your daughter, why do you push other people around?"
County Master Qingfu cursed in his heart, why didn't you say such a thing before? She has to worry about the family and raise a woman for Cheng Yuanxian by herself. Now that she sees Cheng Yujin rising to the top, she thinks of doing things later. But in front of Cheng Yuanxian, Qingfu managed to restrain his temper, and said in a good voice: "I was too busy and neglected her. But although I don't see her often, I have a lot of heart in being a mother. Isn't it top notch?"
Cheng Yuanxian was wrong after all, so he just said: "Okay, you are in charge of the inner courtyard. Even though I am a father, it is not easy to intervene. You only need to treat Sister Jin kindly."
So Cheng Yujin found that her clothing, food, housing and transportation had suddenly become more refined, and the grandmother beside Qingfu came to talk to her more frequently.
Cheng Yujin smiled, her heart was like a mirror. She is not stupid, who is really good to her, and who is for the benefit, when she can't see it? Her heart is only so small, she can let go of herself, at most a few sincere people, and she can't let go of others.
However, not only Qingfu, but Mrs. Cheng also sent people to call her over every day, constantly whispering in her ear: "You are the daughter of the Cheng family, and your parents have worked so hard to raise you so much, teach you piano skills, calligraphy and painting, and give you brocade clothes and jade. Food. Without the Hou Mansion, you would not be where you are today. Now that you are sensible, it’s time for you to repay your parents and your family.”
Cheng Yujin was very tired, but she had to be patient, bow her head and said meekly: "What my grandmother said is that I will always remember the kindness of the family to me. The kindness of dripping water is repaid by the spring, and the granddaughter understands this truth."
Mrs. Cheng nodded in satisfaction. She was going to say something when she suddenly heard chaotic footsteps.
Cheng Yujin and Mrs. Cheng both received their words. A young servant rushed in in a panic and shouted from a distance, "Madam, Lord Hou suddenly fainted! Come and see!"
Mrs. Cheng was startled, she shook violently when she stood up, and Cheng Yujin and the maid quickly supported her. Mrs. Cheng calmed down and said in a deep voice, "Go, follow me to see the Marquis."
In the Fuli Courtyard, the situation of Old Marquis Cheng is really not optimistic.
The slaves and masters stood in a room full of people, and the two couples in the second room stood on the ground, looking inside from time to time. Mrs. Cheng sat on the armchair, the corners of her mouth were tightly pursed, and deep splayed lines appeared on both sides of her lips.
Cheng Yumo followed Ruan's side, and several young masters from the Cheng family also came. At this moment, even the youngest Cheng Enbao knew that something was wrong, so he honestly shrank in the arms of his wet nurse. Cheng Yujin sat beside Mrs. Cheng and stared at the closed door.
Suddenly a voice came from inside, and everyone in the Cheng family stood up. The imperial doctor carried the medicine box on his back and walked out from the inside while talking to Cheng Yuanjing.
Cheng Yuanxian couldn't help but stepped forward and asked, "Tian doctor, how is my father?"
The imperial doctor shook his head and said, "Master Hou has always been weak. He caught a cold a few days ago. His emotions have been fluctuating violently in the past few days, and he suddenly fell ill."
Cheng Yuanxian could not understand what he heard. He didn't care about these esoteric terms, he only knew to ask: "Then can my father be cured?"
The imperial doctor slowly shook his head. He looked at the expressions of everyone in the Cheng family, and sighed: "Birth, old age, sickness and death are common occurrences. While the Marquis is still conscious, if you have anything to say, hurry up and say it."
Mrs. Cheng's body was shaking, and she had to lean against the table to stand firm. She didn't give up, and asked, "Is there really nothing I can do? It's just a cold, how can it be fatal?"
Seeing what Mrs. Cheng meant, she couldn't trust the imperial doctor in front of her very much, and she had the idea of finding another high-level doctor. Cheng Yuanjing frowned and stepped forward to intercept the Cheng family's words: "Doctor Chen, Madam Hou grieves too much and doesn't choose words for a while, please forgive me."
"I understand." The imperial physician Chen was very easy-going, and Cheng Yuanjing sent the imperial physician out. The whole room just watched Cheng Yuanjing and the imperial physician go away while talking. Cheng Yujin glanced at Cheng Yuanxian silently, thinking that he was thirty years old, and he couldn't even handle this interpersonal relationship. The youngest brother, Jiu Shu, came forward to send the imperial doctor out.
Sometimes Cheng Yujin also wonders, with the IQ of the two couples in the Cheng family, how could she be born
At this time, a faint voice came from inside, and an old voice shouted: "Kuro..."
When Mrs. Cheng heard this, he was thinking about the outer room, and his face turned down. Mrs. Cheng supported the maid's hand and walked slowly to the old Hou Ye Cheng's ward: "I'm still calling Jiulang, don't look at it. At the end, who will send you to the end."
Old Marquis Cheng struggled to open his eyes. He looked for the figure of Cheng Yuanjing in the crowd, but unfortunately, there was none. His sickbed was filled with two sons and several grandsons: "Dad, do you have anything else to explain?"
To explain? Of course there is. He put his eyes into the room again, and when Cheng Yujin saw it, he subconsciously felt that he was looking for Ninth Uncle.
After two unsuccessful searches, Old Marquis Cheng was exhausted. He looked at the void. The teeth in Old Marquis Cheng's lips had fallen out, and he was a little vague when he spoke: "I'm tired, I want to rest for a while. You all Get out."
Cheng Yuanxian was dissatisfied: "Father?"
Old Marquis Cheng has not yet explained how the family property should be divided.
However, Old Marquis Cheng closed his eyes and looked like he didn't want to talk anymore. Mrs. Cheng couldn't do anything when she saw it. She thought to herself, people can live a day even if they return to the light, and Mr. Cheng will have to endure for a while longer. He doesn't want to say it today, but he will come back tomorrow.
Mrs. Cheng said: "Okay, since the Marquis is tired, let him rest in peace. Come out."
Cheng Yujin followed the crowd to retreat, and closed the doors and windows for Old Marquis Cheng. When closing the window, Cheng Yujin paid special attention.
After this tossing, Mrs. Cheng was also tired. She waved her hand and let everyone disperse, and she let someone carry a small sedan chair and hurried back to lie down.
Cheng Yujin followed the flow of people out, walked for a while, and turned back abruptly after seeing that no one was paying attention.
Forsythia was taken aback: "Girl!"
"Shh!" Cheng Yujin motioned for Forsythia to be quiet. She quickly glanced at both sides and said, "You hide here to watch the wind for me. Be smart and don't get caught."
Forsythia was too frightened to speak: "Girl, what about you?"
"I deliberately left a window, and I'll turn in from here in a while. You stay outside and don't let anyone see it."
"Girl, what are you doing?"
Cheng Yujin glanced at her solemnly, and said, "Quiet, I have my own reasons. Be careful with Ninth Uncle's servants, their eyes are pointed."
Forsythia's heart was pounding, she intuited that Cheng Yujin was going to do something very big, and even Jiu Ye had to guard against it! Forsythia watched Cheng Yujin push down in front of a window, and the window silently opened a slit, Cheng Yujin turned in from the outside, and soon disappeared.
Forsythia couldn't stop chanting Buddha in her heart. She didn't dare to think about what Cheng Yujin would do when she sneaked into the seriously ill old man Cheng's house, so she could only lower her head and say desperately: "Blessed by the Bodhisattva, don't let anything happen to the girl."
Cheng Yujin quietly jumped into the old Houye Cheng's ward. She quickly ran to the mezzanine that she had been looking forward to for a long time, closed the wooden door, and quietly listened to the movement outside. Slowly, footsteps were heard outside.
Cheng Yuanjing came in.
There was no sound and no eyes could see, but Cheng Yujin just knew it was him. His footsteps were very regular, unhurried, and he stepped on the floor leisurely and firmly.
When Old Marquis Cheng heard the movement, he struggled to raise his head: "His Royal Highness."
In the compartment, Cheng Yujin's eyes suddenly widened.