Cheng Yujin noticed Cheng Yumo's gaze, she glanced lightly, and could probably guess what Cheng Yumo was thinking.
Now that there is no one on both sides, it is not enough to keep silent all the time, Cheng Yujin asked politely, "Second sister, how are you doing?"
Cheng Yumo sighed and hesitated: "That's it, no matter how good or bad, life will always go on."
Cheng Yujin looked at Cheng Yumo's face, sighed and asked, "How did the Hof people treat you?"
This sentence can be said to have touched Cheng Yumo's sore spot. She was silent for a while before whispering, "Mother-in-law has high requirements on me. She said that the Huo family is a family with a strict family style, unlike other families who treat the younger generation like other families. Indulge, so my daughter-in-law should follow her mother-in-law and make rules. If my mother-in-law gets up at 90 every day, I will get up earlier, wait for her outside her house, and wait for her when she wakes up. If my mother-in-law wakes up and I Before she arrives... She will get angry and punish me for taking the female precept or grounding. My mother-in-law will see the housekeeper in the morning, I will serve her after breakfast, and I will follow her to listen to her lectures to the housekeeper. The mother-in-law comes to report things It's a fixed time. As a young lady, it's not good for me to be late, so I can't make time to eat in the morning, and I eat in my room before dawn, and I really have no appetite... "
Cheng Yumo seemed to find it hard to find someone to talk to, and without waiting for Cheng Yujin's response, he continued: "I was starving and stood behind my mother-in-law all morning, and when I was eating at noon, my mother-in-law wouldn't let me sit down, so I must serve my mother-in-law, After Hou Ye has finished eating, I can go to the floor hood and use my own rice. The dishes are divided in advance and kept warm on the stove. Only during lunch, I can rest for half an hour. If I am lucky, If my mother-in-law sleeps for a while, I can rest for a few more minutes. When my mother-in-law finishes her afternoon nap, I will follow her to make rules again."
"It wasn't until the evening when everyone had eaten dinner and my mother-in-law was going to sleep, so she would send me back to the room. But I couldn't do anything when I went back, because I had to get up before 90 the next day, so I went back to wash and hurry up. Come on, it's too late to sleep."
Cheng Yujin just asked softly, Cheng Yumo seemed to have finally found an exit, and poured out bitter water. Cheng Yujin was mentally prepared for a long time, but she was still speechless when she heard it.
Cheng Yumo's life was too miserable. The girl has changed from a coquettish guest to a bride. Everyone has to adapt and endure hardships, but it is not like Cheng Yumo, who can't eat or sleep well, and has no time to rest all day.
Cheng Yujin recalled what she was like in her previous life. She had never experienced a previous life, and only occasionally saw a few fragments in her dreams. Relying on these vague pictures, Cheng Yujin probably knew that when she married into the Huo family, she was also required to make rules, but she was good at rules and brains, so she would not be completely obedient. The final result of the saw was that she went to serve Huo Xue's family at breakfast in the morning. It was about Chen's hour. Cheng Yujin had enough time to finish her breakfast calmly in her own room, and would not stand hungry all morning.
Later, like Cheng Yumo, he listened to Huo Xue's housekeeper after dinner. Huo Xue's housekeeper is not very smart. After she became a widow, she became more and more mean. She was like this to her daughter-in-law, and the same to the maids below. an hour. Not only the maidservants who are serving are tired, but the mother-in-law who listens to the training is also complaining. They can bear it for one or two days.
To put it mildly, Housekeeper Huo Xue's methods are very stupid. She doesn't know how to use both kindness and power, and slaves to control slaves. She only knows how to preach, set rules, and punish, which is almost stupid. Cheng Yujin listened behind Huo Xue's family, and at the same time carefully looked at all the living beings below. In less than a month, she understood the situation of the Huo family.
Cheng Yujin endured it for three months, and finally there was a grand ceremony, which Huo Xue's family couldn't handle. Huo Xue breathed a sigh of relief. First, the housekeeper was not good at managing it, and secondly, because of lack of energy, he pushed the housekeeper's trivial matters to Cheng Yujin.
After Cheng Yujin took over the Hou Mansion, Huo Xue's once-daily lecturing session was naturally cancelled. Because Cheng Yujin "has no time for the housekeeper", she first stopped going to set rules in the afternoon, and then gradually changed to not going in the morning. At the end, she Just go to say hello early in the morning, show your face and leave.
With power in hand, the standard of living will naturally rise. The maidservants below know best who their parents are, and who the manor should please the most. And thanks to the terrifying old hostess of the Huo Xue family, the servants of Jingyong Hou's mansion were extremely courteous to Cheng Yujin, for fear that Mrs. Xinhou would no longer be in charge and hand over the housekeeping power to the old lady.
After all the calculations, Cheng Yujin only worked hard for the first three months. After that, everything developed according to her ideas and became more and more comfortable. Moreover, even if Cheng Yujin follows Huo Xue's side every day to make rules, she will never do it herself, at least, she will not be so tired of Cheng Yumo.
Cheng Yujin didn't know what to say when she heard Cheng Yumo's complaint. Even if she pointed out a few words, she had too many flaws, and she didn't know where to start. After all, Cheng Yujin is different from Cheng Yumo. She only needs to think about it in her mind, and she is keenly aware of something wrong.
Cheng Yujin looked back at Cheng Yumo, Cheng Yumo was pouring out bitterness, and when she noticed Cheng Yujin's gaze, she paused and couldn't help touching her face: "eldest sister, why do you look at me like this?"
Cheng Yujin thought she might understand, and Cheng Yujin asked, "Second sister, how are you and Huo Houye...?"
"Marquis?" Cheng Yumo was stunned when she heard Huo Changyuan's name, then lowered her head and pursed her lips, "Of course Marquis treats me very well. What is my sister asking about?"
In fact, it is not as good as Cheng Yumo said, at least not comparable to the previous life in her memory. Ever since he got married, Huo Chang Yuan didn't know what was wrong. He often sat and sat in a daze, looking at a place in a trance. disappointment. It seems that he is immersed in some kind of fantasy, and he will not be able to distinguish the person in front of him for a while.
Because of this incident, Cheng Yumo and Huo Chang Yuan have had several disputes. However, the more trouble they get, the more estranged their husband and wife will become. Huo Chang Yuan may feel guilty and treat her well on purpose. But Cheng Yumo could feel how sincere this closeness was. It is not difficult to distinguish between true feelings and falsehoods after experiencing past lives.
But in front of Cheng Yujin, how could Cheng Yumo say this? She lowered her head and said softly, "Although my mother-in-law is harsh, Lord Hou treats me very well. He knows that I set rules in front of my mother-in-law every day, and will specially send someone to urge my mother-in-law to let me back earlier at night. Come pick me up personally."
Cheng Yujin didn't know what to say when she heard it, and this was the crux of the matter. Huo Xue's was originally a harsh person, but she was obviously too mean to Cheng Yumo, far more than her previous life. Sure enough, the root of the problem was Huo Chang Yuan.
Cheng Yujin noticed Huo Xue's unusual possessiveness towards Huo Chang Yuan in her previous life, so she deliberately distanced herself from Huo Chang Yuan. Later, because Cheng Yujin was an excellent housekeeper and kept a distance from Huo Xue's precious son, Huo Xue saw her more and more pleasing to the eye, and Cheng Yujin's life got better.
Who knows, Cheng Yumo is still complaining to Huo Chang Yuan. Huo Xue deliberately detained Cheng Yumo so late, and she could not tell that she didn't want Cheng Yumo and Huo Changyuan to live a married life. people. Isn't this poking Huo Xue's lung tube? No wonder Huo Xue's thorns are getting more and more rampant.
Cheng Yujin paused for a while, then raised a point euphemistically: "Second sister, Lord Hou has to go to court every day, and he has to go to the military camp to train troops. He is already tired enough. , you might as well let the Lord go to bed earlier, you don't have to wait for you."
Cheng Yumo frowned immediately when she heard it. She glared at Cheng Yujin with vigilance, and said cautiously, "Big sister, what do you mean by that?"
Yes, Cheng Yujin doesn't mention it anymore. She is rarely kind today, and since Cheng Yumo doesn't appreciate it, she is too lazy to say it. Cheng Yujin's method is very gentle and ingenious. If Huo Changyuan no longer waits for Cheng Yumo every day, but watches the time and rests by himself, and transmits it to Huo Xue's ears, Huo Xue's possessiveness is satisfied, and he will be less inexplicably targeting Cheng Yumo. a lot of. Moreover, it is always difficult for newlyweds to sleep in separate rooms. Huo Chang Yuan was already asleep when Cheng Yumo went back. She would always wake Huo Chang Yuan when she went out and entered the door to wash and remove makeup. After doing this several times, Huo Xue's will also feel sorry for his son and let Cheng Yumo go back to the house earlier.
It's a pity that Cheng Yumo didn't understand, and felt that Cheng Yujin was destroying their relationship as husband and wife. Cheng Yujin thought about your love, so she didn't mention it again.
The two fell into silence again. Fortunately, the incense room arrived soon. The maid at the door saw it and hurriedly went inside with a smile to report: "Old Madam, the eldest girl and the second aunt are here."
Cheng Yujin had put on a gentle and generous smile, and she looked like a good wife and mother. She pushed the door and walked in: "Grandma."
After Cheng Yujin entered the door, her eyebrows moved invisibly. Mrs. Cheng had expected a guest here, but why is Mrs. Zhai here
Cheng Yujin had a bad feeling.
She saluted several old ladies and ladies with great manners, Cheng Yumo followed behind, and also said hello to Cheng Yujin.
Although Cheng Yumo is already married and has the life of Mrs. Jingyonghou, but in crowded occasions, she is instantly suppressed by Cheng Yujin and obeys Cheng Yujin's leadership. Not only Mrs. Cheng noticed this, but Mrs. Zhai also noticed it.
Mrs. Zhai came to talk to Mrs. Cheng today, of course, not just to catch up. With the identities of Mrs. Cheng and Mrs. Zhai, they seldom go out of the house, and the chance to meet at ordinary banquets is almost zero. And Mrs. Zhai wanted to see Cheng Yujin in person. She came in to support her grandson. For these important matters related to the government and her grandson, Mrs. Zhai was worried about letting Mrs. Zhai see each other. Check it out yourself.
With such thoughts in mind, Mrs. Zhai condescended to come to the Cheng family to talk to her, but she did not know that Cheng Yujin was brought by her mother, the Princess Qingfu, to greet the elders of the clan. In fact, Qingfu County Master only wanted to take his precious son, and Cheng Yujin went with him.
But outsiders will not know the truth. What Mrs. Zhai saw was that Cheng Yujin was born in a Hou's mansion, and her mother's status was honorable. She also walked around in front of the clans, and her knowledge was very extraordinary.
Mrs. Zhai talked about the conversation, and Mrs. Cheng knew what to do, and played Tai Chi unhurriedly. The two old men were polite and polite, and the servant reported that the eldest girl was coming.
Madam Zhai raised her head and saw a beautiful girl just like the painting who took the lead in entering the door, followed by a woman with her hair in a bun and a gorgeous dress. The two are somewhat similar, but not more like ordinary sisters. Cheng Yujin's eyebrows and eyes are obviously more delicate and bright, and the skin is fairer and more delicate. At a glance, Cheng Yujin is much more noticeable.
No one would have thought they were twin sisters if they hadn't known in advance. Mrs. Zhai felt more at ease when she saw Cheng Yujin salute.
The manners are very good, and the rules are also very good. It can be seen that he is not a person who relies on beauty and heart is higher than the sky. Madam Zhai frowned subconsciously at the first sight of Cheng Yujin. Cheng Yujin was too good-looking, far beyond Madam Zhai's expectations. Of course, the future Mrs. of Guo Gong's mansion must be excellent in voice, appearance and figure, but Cheng Yujin's level of excellence is not necessarily a blessing.
Moreover, the new successor is so beautiful and ten years younger than Zhai Yanlin. Old husbands and young wives are prone to favor, and they are still such a beautiful little wife. No wonder, Zhai Yanlin had little interest in continuing the marriage, but after meeting Cheng Yujin once in the Yichun Hou Mansion, he immediately changed his words.
Fortunately, Cheng Yujin has good etiquette, calm temperament, gentle smile, and it makes people feel good. Mrs. Zhai saw a lot of beauty spoiled and bossy Meiji, seeing Cheng Yujin's appearance at the moment, she felt a little more comforted in her heart. Two young girls came in, and the ladies in the room couldn't help asking a few questions. Cheng Yujin is not in a hurry, does not compete for other people's attention, she is not stage fright when asked, neither humble nor arrogant. If the person next to her can't catch up, she is about to cool off, she will pick up a sentence without a trace, and turn the scene back.
In short, all the ladies present were very satisfied when they met Cheng Yujin. Mrs. Cheng sat aside, slowly turning the beads in her palm, a smile on her face.
Mrs. Zhai watched with cold eyes for a while, and found that she couldn't pick anything wrong. A girl who has not left the cabinet is a child by default in the social rules, and there is nothing to say about it. It is reasonable to say that Cheng Yujin's sister, the second girl of the Cheng family, is already married, and is the wife of Jingyong Hou, who should belong to their circle. . But the two sisters were standing together, everyone ignored Cheng Yumo, and all eyes were rightly focused on Cheng Yujin.
Mrs. Zhai was very confident about this marriage, even contemptuous. Their family is the Duke's mansion, and they condescend to marry a daughter of an empty shell marquis mansion, how can they still not marry? If the other party is not in a hurry, it is not bad to compliment the marriage. But seeing Cheng Yujin with her own eyes today, Mrs. Zhai was not sure.
Such a woman, can they really let go of Cai Guogong's mansion
Mrs. Cheng saw that the heat was almost over, people had already read it, and it was time to increase the price. She then said lightly: "Miss, you and the second aunt and sister rarely meet each other. Go out and talk."
Cheng Yujin knew that this was chasing people in disguise, she stood up and smiled meekly: "Yes."
Cheng Yumo also got up and retire. When she was outside, Cheng Yumo smiled bitterly. She thought she could complain to her parents' family, but from entry to departure, Mrs. Cheng didn't ask a single word if she was okay with Huo's family.
It's ridiculous. In the entire Cheng family, only Cheng Yujin was willing to listen to what she had to say.
Mrs. Cheng's maid led Cheng Yujin and Cheng Yumo to the outside, and the maid said, "Eldest girl, second auntie, the plum blossoms in Xiangji Temple are in bloom, and it's a good time to look good, the girl and auntie want to go. See the garden?"
Cheng Yujin had nothing to do, but Cheng Yumo really didn't want to go back to Huo Xue's side, so he agreed.
The maid led the two of them to the garden. I don't know how to get there, but Cheng Yumo didn't follow when passing through a yard, and Cheng Yujin was left alone on the corridor. Cheng Yujin immediately had a bad premonition, but before she could speak, the maid took two steps and went out from the door next to her.
At this time, a familiar voice came from behind: "Miss Cheng, stay safe."
Cheng Yujin restrained her smile and turned around slowly.
It was Zhai Yanlin.