Chapter 27 Master Yan

In times of turmoil, the most important thing is to hide your weaknesses.

Who knows if it will be glorious today but obsolete tomorrow.

So after Du Jingyi's "reminder", the Du couple began to work on repairing the plank road in public and crossing Chencang in secret.

Thirteen whole years.

The couple fabricated the name "Yan Zhiqing" out of thin air and gradually made this name famous in Jinling City.

Not only that, but 80 to 90 percent of his wealth fell into his hands without a trace.

Therefore, outsiders only knew that there was a "Mr. Yan" in Jinling City who was rich enough to rival a country, but they never thought that he would be connected with the Du family in Sui'an City thousands of miles away.

And Du Jingyi once pretended to be Mr. Yan and showed his face in front of everyone.

It has never appeared since then.

Therefore, everyone said that Yan Zhiqing was a mysterious dragon that was hard to find, and this added a lot of secrets to the wealth he had accumulated.

Sometimes they say that he has a big shot behind him, sometimes they say that he is so rich because he controls some private mines and salt.

What's more, some say that he worked for the Daxing royal family.

Although he is not an imperial merchant in public, he is the one in charge behind the scenes.

These secrets make many jealous people very fearful, so they dare not act rashly.

Thinking of this, Du Jingyi's face became even gloomier.

Those stupid relatives of the Du family only want the "obvious" Du family assets.

If that cousin Jingxian was a capable person, she also hoped that her parents would adopt him as their son, so that there would be someone to take care of him in the future and to offer incense to him after his death.

But they are all narrow-minded and stupid.

If they were really allowed to inherit everything from the Du family, then Yan Zhiqing's affairs would be revealed sooner or later.

By then, the Du family would really have no way out, that's why she and her parents are so wary.

Her mother handed the box to her in front of her husband Shang Ji.

Firstly, I think my son-in-law is not the kind of person who would covet his wife's dowry.

Secondly, he simply wanted her to take over all of Yan Zhiqing's affairs.

Considering the power of the Duke's Mansion and her husband, I'm afraid no one would dare to cause trouble for her without fear of death.

As long as she is there, Yan Zhiqing can "live" one more day.

The Du family had the possibility of escaping unscathed during this period when the overall situation was initially settled and there was still unrest on all sides.

After a long silence, Du Jingyi had made up his mind and then spoke to the maid beside him.

"Cherry, put this box away carefully. When we get back to Xitang Courtyard, lock it tightly in the camphorwood box. Got it?"

"Yes, Madam."

Out in the yard, the sun began to rise.

The autumn heat is struggling for the last time, and the city of Sui'an will gradually become colder.

At the dinner table, the four people each had their own thoughts, but they had to pretend to be lively.

Madam Du asked the servants to place several famous dishes of Jinling City in front of her son-in-law Shang Ji, and said with a smile.

"Second uncle, try it and see if this chef's cooking skills are authentic?"

Shang Ji hummed, and without being polite, he picked up a piece of osmanthus duck with his chopsticks.

When I took a bite, I found that the meat was not only tender but also juicy and not greasy. It was obvious that the chef really had some skills.

Then I tasted a few bites of the beauty's liver, which was very fresh, crispy and refreshing.

Shang Ji smiled slightly, which was rare for him, and then he spoke.

"My father-in-law and mother-in-law put a lot of effort into this. This cook is pretty good."

After hearing his compliment, the couple felt relieved.

"If you like it, eat more. Or you can take this cook back home and eat it whenever you want."

Mr. Du is generous to outsiders, let alone his own daughter and son-in-law.

Shang Ji didn't hesitate to answer when he saw this.

"After some time, when the General's Mansion is repaired, I will come back to ask for this cook."

These words actually made the couple raise their eyebrows.

They still didn't know that the emperor had bestowed ten thousand taels of gold and the General's Mansion, so they were all a little curious.

"You guys are moving?"

"Um."

"General's Mansion?"

Shang Ji nodded, and Du Jingyi beside him explained.

"The general returned victorious and was rewarded by His Majesty. After the general's mansion is tidied up in a few days, I will ask you to go and see it."

It’s a good thing to be able to move out and live alone.

When the Du couple heard this, they couldn't hide their smiles.

Not to mention anything else, it just makes it easier to meet each other in the future, so I said yes repeatedly.

There is no mistake in the poem, post, content, and read the book on 6, 9, and bar!

After finishing the return meal, Shang Ji and Du Jingyi and his wife had to go back.

However, Du Jingyi was reluctant to leave, and Shang Ji couldn't help but skip a beat when he saw her like this.

It's strange to say.

He had only been with his second wife for three days since returning home, but it seemed as if he had already seen her a little bit.

She was dignified and generous at first, but was disdainful when confronting others, and watched the fun as if it had nothing to do with her, and she often felt pity for the people in the back house.

Today she looks as cute as a daughter, but also has a frown that indicates she is worrying something.

Every expression and every statement was kept in his heart.

If someone had told him before that his whole life would be tied to such a bright and lively person, he would definitely not believe it.

But at this moment, seeing her eyes filled with tears, Shang Ji had an idea that he couldn't bear it.

So, he said this to Du Jingyi and the Du couple.

"Madam, why don't you have dinner here before going back? I have to go to the camp to inspect, and I will pick you up and take you back home. How do you think?"

"May I?"

As soon as Shang Ji finished speaking, Du Jingyi's eyes lit up.

Wherever her eyes move, she looks charming.

Especially the dimples on her lips make her look even more cute and charming.

Everyone who sees this will say that the young lady of the Du family, the young lady of the Duke's Mansion, is truly a beautiful and dazzling lady.

Shang Ji swallowed lightly, but he had great self-control, so he nodded and said "hmm".

Then he bowed and said goodbye to the Du couple.

"I will see the general off."

Du Jingyi said this sincerely, so the ending tone was slightly rising.

Shang Ji strode ahead, and the corners of his mouth curved up in a place that Du Jingyi didn't notice.

After sending him away, Du Jingyi quickly returned to Mingse Courtyard.

Mrs. Du now found everything in her home much more pleasing to the eye, and even her unpleasant mood caused by her relatives causing trouble just now had almost dissipated.

"Tangtang..."

As soon as Du Jingyi entered the room, Mrs. Du called out.

Without Shang Ji's presence, they became completely relaxed.

“Mother…”

Du Jingyi quickly ran to Mrs. Du and nestled in her arms like he did when he was a child, nuzzling her like a kitten.

Mrs. Du also followed and patted her on the back gently.

(End of this chapter)