Chapter 3: Hypocrisy

Yong'an Hou looked at Pei Xiu and repeated coldly: "Let me ask you, who is an outsider?" ”

Pei Xiu: "......"

Pei Xiu seemed to be choked by the neck, her pretty face was flushed, and tears were rolling in her eyes.

Every time!

When she and Cheng Jinrong competed, her mother didn't look at her, and her father was even more eccentric! Obviously, she is the concubine of the Yong'an Hou Mansion! Why was he pressed by Cheng Jinrong?

She's not convinced!

"Apologize to Jinrong immediately!" Yong'an Hou scolded Pei Xiu in a deep voice, and his eyes were as coercive as substance: "Jinrong is like my own daughter." With me here, no one can bully her for half a point! ”

Pei Xiu was overwhelmed by the invisible coercion, and had to bow her head, choking with endless grievances: "Cousin Rong, I'm sorry, it's me who is wrong." I'm not supposed to babble at you. Don't take it personally......"

Pei Xiu finally couldn't say any more, and cried with her red eyes covered with the back of her hand.

Biological flesh and blood, how can there be no reason not to feel distressed?

Mrs. Yong'anhou's eyebrows jumped, and she quickly glanced at Yong'anhou.

Yong'an Hou's eyes were deep, and he couldn't get a glimpse of his true emotions.

When he turned his face to look at Cheng Jinrong, Yong'an Hou's gaze became gentle, and his voice became gentle: "Jinrong, with your uncle here, I won't let you suffer half of the grievances." You don't have to think too much about it. ”

Such a hypocritical face!

Such superb acting!

How can an innocent girl who is carefully raised in the inner house see through it?

Cheng Jinrong sneered in his heart, suppressed the boundless hatred in his heart, and showed a hint of emotion: "Uncle! You've been so good to me! ”

What is so difficult to coax an innocent little girl?

In the past ten years, the Cheng family has taken Cheng Jinrong back several times. However, Cheng Jinrong has long regarded him as his own father, and regards the Pei family as his home, and only returns to Cheng's house for a few days at the end of the year every year, all in shame.

This time, it must be because Pei Xiu said something harsh and ugly, Cheng Jinrong felt uncomfortable, so he moved the idea of returning to Cheng's house.

Come to think of it, now Cheng Jinrong has been coaxed to change his mind......

A trace of self-satisfaction flashed in Yong'an Hou's eyes, and he was about to open his mouth, when he saw Cheng Jinrong say with a sincere face: "It is precisely because my uncle treats me very well that I have to think about my uncle even more." ”

"My surname is Cheng not Pei, this is a well-known thing. The ceremony was held at Pei's house, and it was not good to spread it to the Cheng family, but it was not decent for the Yong'an Hou Mansion. ”

"So, I'm going to go home and pay my respects. Today, I bid farewell to my uncle and aunt. ”

As she spoke, Ying Ying bowed.

Yong'an Hou: "......"

Yong'an Hou couldn't laugh anymore, his face was slightly gloomy: "Jinrong, have you made up your mind to go back to Cheng's house?" The voice revealed the unhappiness of being disobeyed.

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The Great Chu Dynasty has been established for two hundred years and has gone through nine dynasties. The once prosperous and wealthy Great Chu Dynasty has been in decline since the reign of Emperor Xuanwu.

Emperor Xuanwu emphasized military force and light literature, and he was so happy with his achievements, and he was reckless in military force and had frequent wars. During his reign of 20 years, more than 10 years were spent at war, and many large and small nomadic tribes outside the pass were exterminated. The soldiers of the Great Chu Dynasty suffered many casualties, the population plummeted, and the treasury was empty.

In times of drought and flooding or bad harvests, people are forced to leave their homes. There is really no way to live, so I have to fall into the grass and gather people to become bandits.

King Yan is brave, good at leading troops in battle, and has made many achievements. Because of this, he was deeply loved by Emperor Xuanwu and was made the crown prince.

Eight years ago, Emperor Xuanwu died, the new emperor ascended the throne, and the country was called Xuanhe.

This year is the eighth year of Xuanhe.

Emperor Xuanhe inherited Emperor Xuanwu's belligerent conceit and heavy military lightness. The noble generals of the Great Chu Dynasty, holding military power, pressed a group of civil officials so much that they couldn't raise their heads.

There are many factions of military generals in the DPRK and China, and there are "three princes and four marquis" who are high and powerful. The "three dukes" are the Duke of Pingguo, the Duke of Weiguo, the Duke of Jingguo, and the four marquis are the Marquis of Pingxi, the Marquis of Zhenyuan, the Marquis of Jinninghou, and the Marquis of Yong'an.

These princes' mansions were all knighted for their military exploits, and they held hereditary Danshu iron coupons, and they were the top nobles of the Great Chu Dynasty. The only exception is the Pei family.

The Pei family was promoted to the title of Empress Pei. Yong'an Hou is the uncle of Emperor Xuanhe, and he is trusted by Emperor Xuanhe and has a high position. Hidden as the head of the four marquis.

With Yong'an Hou's powerful position at this time, there are only a handful of people who dare to provoke him. No one in the Yong'an Hou Mansion dared to disobey his wishes.

Yong'an Hou's face sank, and everyone was suddenly silent.

Mrs. Yong'an Hou glanced at Cheng Jinrong again and again, and tried her best to soften her voice: "Jinrong, don't mess around, so as not to upset your uncle." ”

One sings red-faced, and the other comes white-faced.

For more than ten years, the couple "worked together" and coaxed her into believing with their hypocritical faces. Before the change, she had already obediently backed down.

Cheng Jinrong sneered in his heart, and his face showed a little grievance at the right time: "Jinrong didn't say anything wrong when he asked himself, and he didn't do anything wrong. Why is my uncle so angry? My aunt opened her mouth and said that I was messing around, what was the reason? ”

Yong'an Hou's right eyebrow shook very quickly.

Those who are familiar with his temperament know that this is a sign before he is about to become angry.

Cheng Jinrong turned a blind eye and continued: "I have lived in the Yong'an Hou Mansion for more than ten years, and I am carefully cared for by my uncle and aunt. Now, I am approaching, and I have no shame to continue to live in the Yong'an Hou Mansion. I'll go home tomorrow. ”

"In the future, my uncle and aunt miss me, send someone to Cheng's house to deliver a letter, and I will definitely come to visit."

This is planning to move out of Pei's house completely!

Yong'an Hou's right eyebrows trembled again, his eyes were as sharp as a knife, and his voice revealed an undoubted majesty and domineering: "You grew up in the Pei family, and in my heart, you are no different from the daughter of the Pei family." ”

"Back to what Cheng family? I'm not allowed! ”

……

is still using the hypocritical face of a "good uncle" to coax her.

Looking at Yong'an Hou's hypocritical face, Cheng Jinrong felt sick to his stomach.

She looked slightly restrained, and said lightly: "My mother died early, and my father is a military doctor and has no time to take care of me." However, over the years, my father's money and silver have been sent to the Pei family, and the Cheng family has also sent a lot of silver every year for my clothes to eat. And the queen ......."

Speaking of the words "Queen Mother", Cheng Jinrong paused and raised his eyes to look at Yong'an Hou and his wife.

Those eyes, as bright as a mirror, seem to clearly reflect the most hidden secrets in people's hearts.

Mrs. Yong'anhou's face changed slightly, and her heartbeat suddenly accelerated.

Yong'anhou's city is much deeper than that of Yong'anhou's wife, her face is not half different, and her brows are even tighter: "How is the queen?" ”

Cheng Jinrong stared at Yong'an Hou tightly, and said unhurriedly: "The queen mother has a generous reward every year, gold, silver, jade, silk, satin, hairpin jewelry, everything is complete, enough for me to wear on weekdays." ”

"Although I live in the Hou Mansion, I am not unattended."

In just a few words, Mrs. Yong'anhou was shocked when she heard it, and she glanced at Yong'anhou quickly.

This Cheng Jinrong was the most docile and well-behaved in the past. Today's sharp teeth and words have different meanings.

Isn't that already aware of something......

Yong'an Hou was obviously also suspicious, and his sharp gaze swept inch by inch on Cheng Jinrong's beautiful and beautiful face: "Jinrong, why did you suddenly mention that the queen mother is here today?" ”

Cheng Wang sent a thick stack of family letters every month, and the money he earned was also sent to the Pei family. The Cheng family also sends a lot of silver every year.

These things can't be concealed, and no one hides them.

Queen Pei's "generous reward" was given to the Pei family. Mrs. Yong'an Hou left most of it. Clothing, jewelry, spices, fat powder, etc., suitable for young girls, are mostly given to Pei Xiu and Cheng Jinrong.

Over the years, Cheng Jinrong only thought that the couple loved her. After all, Empress Pei lives in the palace, and Cheng Jinrong has never seen this noble "aunt". The so-called preference is impossible to talk about.

All the things sent to Changchun Courtyard were carefully inspected by Mrs. Yong'an Hou herself. There will never be a word or phrase.

What went wrong?

Why is Cheng Jinrong a queen today?

What did she know?

"I just mentioned it casually, why is my uncle so nervous?" Cheng Jinrong looked puzzled: "Could it be that I can't mention the queen's mother?" ”

Yong'an Hou: "......"

It looked like a sharp thorn was stuck in his throat.

I can't swallow it, I can't spit it out.

At this moment, a maid hurriedly came in to report: "Lord Qi and Mrs., Mrs. Cheng are here." ”