Chapter 52

After Ruan's words, Cheng Yujin almost blurts out. Why does she want to help Cheng Yumo? She's not Cheng Yumo's mother. How is Cheng Yumo's life? What's the matter with her?

However, Cheng Yujin soon calmed down. It was easy for her to express herself quickly, but it was difficult to keep her reputation and property. The best way is to say all the good words, but not a cent, now and Ruan's face, it is not a wise move.

Cheng sincerely said, "I'm not good at making things with my hands. Second sister has two thousand taels of cash, but I only have a few deeds, which is like second sister's stuff. It's useless for me to be a sister. I'm more than I can do

Ruan frowned: "don't you take three shops from your father's hand? Besides, there is a small Chuang Tzu. You have so many things in your hand, how can you not take anything out?"

"Two aunts don't know." Cheng Yujin said, "my grandfather pitied me for giving me the store. The business of these stores is not as good as that of my father and second uncle. The profit will be enough for daily expenses every month. Relying on these stores, I don't have to worry about food and clothing in the future, but if I want to save money, it's not enough. "

When Mr. Cheng gave something, everyone knew that there were three shops in Cheng Yujin's name, a small Chuang Tzu. In fact, with Cheng Yujin's current financial resources, it's easy to buy a set of excellent mahogany furniture. Not to mention her fixed assets, land lease, grange and gold, but the monthly profit flow of yunyifang is enough to buy several sets of furniture. However, Cheng Yujin will not admit that she has money. As long as they come to ask Cheng Yujin, they will cry poor. Anyway, they can't get her money.

Cheng Yujin saw that Ruan was still not very willing, so she took another dose of medicine. She suddenly changed her tone and said happily, "second aunt, why don't you lend me the two thousand taels of silver of second sister first, I'll expand the shop, and then give it back to second aunt after I earn money?"

Ruan's smile is a little stiff. Cheng Yujin's stores can't earn much money. Now they have to borrow money to expand their stores? What can I do if I lose?

Ruan's face is not very good-looking. Cheng Yujin seems to be unable to see it. She is very excited to discuss with Ruan about borrowing money. The more she listened, the blacker her face became. She quickly turned away from the topic and refused to talk about the shop. Cheng Yujin pretended to be very disappointed, but she snorted softly in her heart. The best way to deal with Ruan who wants to take advantage of this opportunity is to borrow money from her and see if she dares to mention it.

Ruan continued to grind old lady Cheng, and Cheng Yujin was quietly relieved. But it's not a long-term solution after all. She can pretend to be stupid for a while, but she can't fool around all the time. If the dowry problem is not solved, she will always stand on the ice. Maybe she will fall down at any time. Cheng Yujin's eyes stare at the door quietly. As early as Ruan mentioned the dowry, she quickly sent Du Ruo to invite Princess Qingfu to come. After all, Cheng Yujin is a younger generation. She is under the pressure of having children. It's hard for her to refuse Ruan's request. But Qingfu is not the same. Only princess Qingfu is willing to come forward, and Ruan can easily block back any Qingfu she mentions. Mrs. Cheng will not be too lenient in her face.

There are some things that Cheng Yujin has to work hard to do well, but for Qingfu, it's just a sentence.

Cheng Yujin thought that although she was not born to Princess Qingfu, she didn't fall behind in all her daughter's duties these years. She said hello every day, and she was absent every day. For more than ten years, it's time for a dog to have feelings. In these years, Princess Qingfu should help her this time, right?

In Chenming courtyard, the servant kneels in front of Cheng Yuanjing's desk and reports to the palace. Liu Yi said: "Your Highness, a few days ago, someone in the court mentioned the instability of the country. When the paper was handed to the cabinet, Yang Shoufu said that he did not dare to discuss the crown prince in vain. Instead, he did not write a draft, and sent it directly to the emperor. "

The crown prince is the foundation of a country. The court and China have been arguing for a long time over the years because of the disappearance of the crown prince. At first, when the court officials saw that the emperor was greatly hit, they almost frantically searched for the crown prince among the people. They did not dare to touch the mold, and no one mentioned the matter of the crown prince. Over the years, the disturbance of the Qing Xuanguan temple has gradually passed, and the crown prince is still silent. However, the second prince born by Empress Yang is getting bigger and bigger day by day. Especially since this year, the reputation of the second prince for being intelligent and studious, respecting teachers and valuing education has spread all over the country.

Therefore, there are more and more voices in life.

Liu Yi and others were so angry when they heard these things that they scolded the officials and thieves. The heart of the Yang family is known to all.

In the eighth year of Jianwu, the crown prince was seriously ill and sent to Qingxuan temple to recuperate. Later, the Qingxuan temple was destroyed by mountain torrents, and the young prince's Royal Highness also disappeared. Because of the accident under Yang Shoufu, Yang Shoufu resigned and introspected himself at home. Later, the Empress Dowager invited him out in the name of making up for his merits and demerits and asked Yang Shoufu to check the matter. After they dismissed Governor Yang, they went to investigate again.

This case reveals absurdity from the beginning to the end. Although Qingxuan temple is located in the mountains and rivers, it is famous for its Taoism, and its incense is very prosperous. Pilgrims travel thousands of miles all the year round to come to the mountains for autographs. The location of Taoist temple was originally based on geomantic omen, while Qingxuan temple has existed for 50 or 60 years. Pilgrims come and go for so many years without any problem. Why was it that the mountain torrents washed away soon after his highness prince's arrival, and that man Taoist temple did not survive?Many people don't believe in the theory of mountain torrents, but what can we do? Yang Shoufu made the decision himself. The Empress Dowager left the file in the name of seeing things and thinking about people. Even if other people don't believe it, who dares to check it? What's more, since the prince disappeared, the emperor sent countless human and material resources to look for it year after year, but there was no news. Gradually, the courtiers acquiesced that his highness Li Chengjing had died.

The emperor could not accept the reality because he was too sad. It was OK to keep the crown prince for ten years, but it could not be delayed indefinitely. A country can't be without a monarch for a day. Similarly, it's time to make a decision as soon as possible.

The court officials acquiesced that the prince was dead, so the second prince was both legitimate and long, and he was the right candidate for the crown prince. Empress Dowager Yang also means this. In recent years, she has reminded the emperor several times, either overtly or covertly, not to delay in the old affairs and to establish a new crown prince as soon as possible.

Yang Shoufu and Yang Fucheng have been in charge of the government for more than 20 years. Without Yang Fucheng's consent, a memorial would never have been delivered to the emperor. It can be seen that Yang Fu Cheng has little patience left.

Liu Yi and others were angry and helpless about the situation. After they finished, they all eagerly waited for Cheng Yuanjing's command: "Your Highness, what do you think we should do?"

Cheng Yuanjing frowned. He didn't look serious, but when he was silent, no one in the room dared to look up. Cheng Yuanjing did not immediately speak, he slowly thought of a lot of things in the past.

He was born in the palace and was not in good health as a child. When he was very young, he knew that the family name in the world was Li, but it was the Yang family that made the decision.

His father, now Emperor Li Huan, is not the heir to the throne. Even then Li Huan was not a favored prince. When he reached adulthood, Li Huan went to the vassal area early to get married and set up his mansion. Li Huan's title is king of Kang. He has no expectation and ambition. He doesn't want to fight for it and is content to be a rich and idle king.

In the 20th year of Yonghe, the crown prince fought with King Rong seriously. One of them was assassinated and one of them was demoted as a common man. Renzong was so angry that he immediately became seriously ill when he took charge of Rongwang's family. At that time, Empress Dowager Yang was still queen. After consulting with her younger brother Yang Fucheng, she called King Kang, who was a vassal, into the capital. Before King Kang arrived in Beijing, Emperor Renzong died of illness.

It can be said that Emperor Li Huan ascended the throne with the support of Empress Dowager Yang and Yang Fucheng. After many years, the back palace and the former dynasty were also controlled by the two brothers and sisters.

After that, Princess Kang's Zhong family went through ups and downs several times. She was granted the title of Queen and gave birth to her eldest son. She died within two years. After Zhong's death, Yang Miao, the daughter of Yang Fucheng, entered the palace and was appointed queen. At that time, Cheng Yuanjing was still in the palace. Yang Miao proposed to adopt Cheng Yuanjing, but the emperor refused. Maybe the emperor's warning angered the Yang family. Not long after, Cheng Yuanjing suddenly contracted a disease and was sent to Qingxuan temple to recuperate. Then, mountain torrents broke out in Qingxuan temple, and the prince watched hundreds of people, all of them disappeared.

At the age of five, Cheng Yuanjing was escorted out of the Qingxuan temple. He watched his bodyguards die one by one, and finally he fell into the river. Yang Fucheng destroyed the upstream dam. There were torrential rains in those days, and the floods in the mountains were really great. Because the current could not be controlled, after Cheng Yuanjing fell into the river, Yang Fucheng soon lost his trace, and Cheng Yuanjing got away with it. After that, he hid in the exiled family of Xiao Xue. Later, he returned to the capital in the name of waishizi. After all, he survived with difficulty and perseverance.

Cheng Yuanjing always knew what kind of situation he had to face. His father, Li Huan, was weak and generous. He could only maintain the illusion and deceive himself for many years. When Zhong was the queen, Li Huan couldn't protect his wife. When Cheng Yuanjing was the crown prince, Li Huan couldn't protect his son. Now Cheng Yuanjing has lost his status as the crown prince. It's not easy for him to compete with the Yang family.

The Yang family has controlled the court for more than 20 years, and its root plate is far beyond outsiders' imagination. Without Yang Fucheng's consent, no matter what happens outside, it will not be passed on to Li Huan. If Cheng Yuanjing stays in the palace, he will also be manipulated. He can only see what the Yang family wants him to see. In this way, Cheng Yuanjing took the risk to experience at the grassroots level as a minister. He went to see the real folk and the real officialdom.

He thought that he could always have two or three years, at least let him find out where the boundary of the Yang family was.

Unfortunately, now it seems that he did not have three years.

Since the Yang family intends to tear their skin and point their sword at the East Palace, Cheng Yuanjing can no longer experience it slowly. Many of his later plans have to be rearranged. I think Cheng Yuanjing will soon die of illness.

Cheng Yuanjing made up his mind in an instant. He ordered everything. When his subordinates heard it, they agreed.

They were discussing secrets when the cuckoo came from the door. This is the agreed signal. Cheng Yuanjing stops his voice immediately. Liu Yi also stretches his face, and his arms are not pushed to his side.

Cuckoo's voice is disturbed by unexpected guests. Who will come at such a opportune time? The footstep in the yard soon approached, and the bodyguard disguised as the little boy of the Cheng family raised his voice to remind him: "Ninth master, someone is coming."

Liu Yi and others' Blue tendons on their arms have burst. Cheng Yuanjing is calm and calmly asks, "who is it?""The maid beside the big girl."

What did Miss Cheng come for? But since it was her, there was no threat, and Liu Yi's arm was put back in place.

His subordinates relaxed their vigilance, but Cheng Yuanjing's look cooled down. Just now, Cheng Yuanjing's expression did not change even when he heard that Yang Fucheng intended to usurp the crown prince's position. However, now he only heard that Cheng Yujin sent someone to come, and his face sank down.

Cheng Yujin is opportunistic and good at flattering. If she conveys good news, she must come by herself. Only when she sends bad news, she will let others do it for her. Cheng Yujin suddenly sent her big servant girl to find him. What happened?

Cheng Yuanjing's face was cold, and he said, "biography."

Liu Yi frowned and said, "Your Highness, the big plan has not been accomplished. The road ahead is difficult and dangerous. We don't have much time. His highness will leave the Cheng family soon. At this point, it's not appropriate to have too much involvement with the Cheng family. "

"I know." Of course, Cheng Yuanjing understood this, but what if Cheng Yujin really had something to do with her?

She was so strong that she had to send a servant girl to invite him. Most of the time, she couldn't help it.

Cheng Yuanjing said, "pass her in."

Liu Yi wanted to persuade him again, but Cheng Yuanjing had already stood up, his face cold and dignified. Seeing this, Liu Yi could only sigh and swallow the words back to his stomach.

At this time, Cheng Yujin sat in Shouan hall, left and right did not see Qingfu princess's figure, heart has gradually cooled down.

Shouan hall is only a cup of tea way from Princess Qingfu's yard. Du Ruo is a steady man and will never delay on the way. Now people have not come, basically, Qingfu princess will not come.

Ruan's questioning is getting closer and closer. Cheng Yujin knows that she can't hold on for much longer. Cheng Yujin couldn't tell what she was feeling. A moment later, she laughed at herself.

Just to show up and say a word, Princess Qingfu didn't want to.

Also, Cheng Yujin and Qingfu Princess bear the name of mother and daughter, but in fact Cheng Yujin is Qingfu who? They have their own son. Naturally, all their property and energy should be left to their own son.

Cheng Yujin's heart sank rapidly. Princess Qingfu couldn't count on it. Who else could she count on to help her? Maybe Cheng Min will be useful. The last time Xu Zhixian's words were bumped by Cheng Yujin, Cheng Min was ashamed of her. Taking advantage of this, maybe Cheng Min can help her keep her dowry. Cheng Min is Mrs. Cheng's only daughter. Mrs. Cheng may listen to her when she talks.

However, this method is the alternative of the alternatives. Cheng Min has already married out and usually doesn't go back to the Marquis's residence in Yichun. It's just a gamble to expect Cheng Min to do so. Cheng Yujin frowned and quickly went over all the members of the Cheng family in her heart. Finally, she found that there was no one to rely on.

Her heart sank uncontrollably.

Ruan said: "the dowry is originally from the public. Mo'er is going to get married soon, so Mo'er should be allowed to use it first. Rules are dead, people are alive, we can't abide by the rules of death, let Mo'er and Hou Fu disgrace

Mrs. Cheng finally opened her mouth. She said in a deep voice: "but after all, the Marquis said it himself, and let the dowry be used separately. I'm afraid it's not good for us to go against his will. "

Cheng Yujin's heart was over. Old lady Cheng said so, and that was the decision. Now, she only needs one person to bear the bad reputation.

Sure enough, Ruan said hastily, "when dad was talking, only our own family were present. As long as we don't talk, who knows? I think my father will support us when he knows about it. "

Mrs. Cheng showed a reassuring look. Anyway, these words were said by Ruan, which had nothing to do with her. Mrs. Cheng was about to say something when a man's voice came out of the door: "who said no one knew?"