Chapter 113 Let Me Stay Tonight
Cheng Gongjin exposed Cheng Shi, who was not embarrassed at all. She immediately changed her expression and said confidently: "You are almost forty years old. Others have grandchildren at forty, but you don't even have a wife. Aren't you afraid of being laughed at when you tell others about it?"
Cheng Gongjin's expression was indifferent. "Who dares to laugh at me?"
Cheng's mouth twitched. Her younger brother was the prime minister, and even the hot-tempered emperor listened to him now. No one dared to laugh at him.
Cheng Gongjin continued, "Besides, I'm only thirty-three. When will I be forty?"
I don't know who spread this rumor, but they say he is nearly 40 years old and will be 50 in a few years. It's really nonsense.
Cheng, however, ignored her brother's protest about his age. "You know you're thirty-three, and if you still don't marry, how will I explain this to my parents in the afterlife? How will I face the Cheng family ancestors?"
Her parents died early, and she married into the Duke's Mansion. Now her younger brother is the only one left in the huge Cheng Mansion. She really wants to find someone to keep her younger brother company, otherwise, how can it be a home for one person?
But from the time he was nineteen until now, he has refused to get married.
When I was young, I thought it was important to pass the imperial examination and become an official, and to establish a career first and then start a family.
Later, he won the top three places in the imperial examination and entered the Hanlin Academy. He said that the emperor was favoring him and he was about to be promoted, so he should not be distracted.
Later, the emperor showed great favor and promoted him to the cabinet, but he said that the political situation was turbulent and he would not consider marriage for the time being.
Now, he has become the Prime Minister of the Cabinet, and he has become more confident. He just said that he does not want to marry her and has no intention of doing so!
As an elder sister, she is really worried sick. Not only does she have a younger brother, she also has a troublesome son.
Cheng Gongjin said slowly, "Don't worry, I will definitely go ahead of you, and I will explain it to my parents myself when the time comes."
Cheng's face turned black. She couldn't stand hearing such words and immediately scolded him: "You are talking nonsense again!"
Cheng Gongjin didn't argue, but simply changed the subject, "I still have some official business to attend to. Sister, if you have nothing else to say, I'll be leaving."
Recently, the emperor has been neglecting state affairs and only thinking about pleasure. He wanted to go winter hunting just after the New Year. In order to please him, Prince Rui sent several beauties into the palace.
It really bothered him, and now he really had no time to distract himself with household chores.
Cheng thought of Mu Huaian and felt a little worried. She lowered her voice and said, "Ajin, I suspect Huaian is interested in the wife of Ningyuan Hou. You should pay more attention to him and don't let him rush into it. I'm afraid he will suffer in the future."
If Xie Zhiwen died and her son was interested, she would naturally support him.
But Xie Zhiwen came back safely, so there was no question of his son. As a mother, how could she watch her son fall into this trap step by step?
Cheng Gongjin immediately thought of the scene he saw during the day. It was too late to pay attention now.
He said calmly, "Why feel bad? If he's interested, just give it to him."
Cheng was stunned, staring at her brother in front of her, and even thought there was something wrong with her ears. That was a person, not an object, could he be snatched away so easily?
How can you say such words so casually!
But Cheng also felt that Cheng Gongjin was really capable of doing such a thing.
She watched her younger brother grow up, and although others may not understand him, she knows him very well.
All that talk in the capital about a gentleman being upright and virtuous is bullshit. Her brother is the most scheming and will do anything to achieve his goals.
She was once worried that her son would be influenced by it, but fortunately her son is now of good character.
Cheng Shi immediately stopped counting on Cheng Gongjin. "Ah Jin, just say what you want to say. Don't teach Huai'an a bad lesson."
As she said that, she waved her hand and started to chase people away.
Cheng Gongjin didn't stay any longer and left.
He had just walked out of the yard and headed towards the front gate. As soon as he reached the front yard, he met Mu Huaian.
The lanterns on the eaves swayed, stretching the shadows of the two people longer and shorter.
Mu Huaian took two steps forward and handed over the wooden box in his hand, "Teacher, I'll return this to you."
Cheng Gongjin looked puzzled, reached out to take it, opened the lid, and saw the familiar red jade bracelet, which was the one on the woman's wrist during the day.
He frowned slightly and looked at his nephew in front of him, "This thing is already yours, why are you giving it back to me?"
Mu Huaian said in a deep voice, "The bracelet was originally given to you. You delayed marrying, so you gave it to your mother, and then she gave it to me. Since I have no intention of marrying, I will naturally return it to you."
He had already made up his mind that no matter what Yu Qinghuan thought, he would never marry in this life.
Cheng Gongjin pursed his lips and handed the box back. "Now that I've given it to you, it's yours."
Mu Huaian refused to take it, "I don't need it. I'll give it to my teacher's wife after he gets married."
Xiao Wu, who was standing by, saw it clearly. At this moment, he was being pushed back and forth by the two of them. It was not the bracelet that was at stake, but the burden of the Cheng family.
My uncle is really something. He is so young, but why does he insist on handing over the Cheng family to his son?
Mu Huaian refused to take the bracelet no matter what. He bowed to Cheng Gongjin and left with Xiao Wu.
The night wind was cold and white snowflakes fell on Cheng Gongjin.
Watching Mu Huaian walk away, he clutched the box in his hand, his eyes dark. He didn't have much time left and needed to hurry.
...
The carriage ran very fast and soon returned to Ningyuan Marquis Mansion.
Xie Zhiwen got off the carriage and reached out to help Yu Qinghuan. When he touched her cold hand, he immediately put it in his arms to warm it.
Yu Qinghuan's heart moved slightly, and she glanced at Xie Zhiwen beside her. She always felt that Xie Zhiwen had changed. Although he was still as kind to her as before, this kind of kindness was a little different.
On the way to send Yu Qinghuan back to the courtyard, Xie Zhiwen said, "Ah Huan, it's very cold tonight. Why don't I go to your room and sleep and warm the bed for you?"
His eyes lit up slightly, and he looked at Yu Qinghuan eagerly, as if he was unwilling to let go, just wanting to get on Yu Qinghuan's bed tonight.
After being a vegetarian for more than a year, he doesn't ask for much now. He doesn't do those things. He is satisfied just being able to sleep in my arms.
Yu Qinghuan lowered her eyes and tried to avoid Xie Zhiwen's burning gaze, but Xie Zhiwen kept getting closer and closer, and she had no way to avoid him.
The servants and maids who were accompanying them had already left tactfully. In the deserted yard, Xie Zhiwen slowly approached, wrapped his palm around Yu Qinghuan's slightly cool hand, and stroked the skin on her wrist.
"Ah Huan..."
He called out softly, his Adam's apple rolling, almost touching those soft red lips.
Feeling the warm breath on her face, Yu Qinghuan curled her fingertips. She subconsciously wanted to step back, but Xie Zhiwen pulled her into his arms without any explanation.
Xie Zhiwen's voice was slightly hoarse, almost begging her: "Aren't you the most afraid of the cold? I'm warm, so let me stay tonight and warm you up, okay?"
His chest was burning hot, the warmth penetrating through the layers of brocade, and his heartbeat was like a drum.
Yu Qinghuan's ears felt hot, and she weakly grasped the fabric on his chest:
"It can only warm the body..."
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