Cheng Yuanjings mood had improved, but his face was still cold: Then you tell me, what is your mistake?

Cheng Yuanjings ability to control his expression was first-rate, and even Cheng Yujin didnt realize that he was no longer angry. Seeing Cheng Yuanjings cold face, she thought that his anger hadnt calmed down yet, so she seriously admitted her mistakes and didnt dare to conceal anything: I shouldnt leave the main hall alone, I should have come out to greet Ninth Uncle, and I shouldnt say that the two books are in my room.

As Cheng Yujin spoke, she carefully observed Cheng Yuanjings reaction. Seeing that his face was still as cold as before, she could only bite the bullet and continued admitting her mistakes, and her voice gradually became smaller and smaller.

Cheng Yuanjing didnt intend to let her go: Just those three?

Cheng Yujin bit her lip in secret. Why was Cheng Yuanjing so ruthless? Did he want to warn her not to target Lin Qingyuan? Cheng Yujin gritted her teeth and said: I shouldnt stop to talk with Compiler Lin. Compiler Lin is an outsider male, and I should avoid meeting him. I shouldnt stay alone with him just because I want to ask about Ninth Uncle.

Cheng Yuanjing really admired Cheng Yujins ability to make up excuses and spout nonsense in a very justifiable way. Like this, didnt she mean that she was alone with Lin Qingyuan because she cared about him?

Seeing that Cheng Yuanjing still refused to say a word, Cheng Yujin leaned closer and held the hem of Cheng Yuanjings clothing: Ninth Uncle. Her voice was so weak and pitiful.

Cheng Yuanjing sighed and finally turned to look at her: Dont repeat it.

Yes. Cheng Yujin smiled. Her eyes were bursting with dazzling light. Cheng Yuanjing lost his mind for a moment, until a soft chuckle returned him to his sense: Ninth Uncle, Happy New Year. This year, everything will go well for you, and your wish will surely come true.

Cheng Yuanjing couldnt help smiling back: So you remember.

Of course. Cheng Yujin saw that Cheng Yuanjing was no longer angry, so she stopped kneeling and sat back on the chair. The two sat side by side, with Cheng Yuanjing was on the edge of the tea table. Cheng Yujin put her arms on the table casually; her posture was slim and graceful. She sighed regretfully: Unfortunately, I am not the first person who gives Ninth Uncle the New Years greeting. Later, I must be the first one.

Cheng Yuanjing glanced at Cheng Yujin and smiled. His Highness the Crown Prince always maintained the most correct posture and manner. Although his every detail was elegant and beautiful, he was always like an immortal separated from the mundane world. But now that he was smiling, there was something deep in his eyes that Cheng Yujin couldnt comprehend, but finally gave him a humane touch.

Cheng Yujin couldnt understand the look in Cheng Yuanjings eyes and was made even more puzzled by his next words, which seemed to be full of meaning: You surely will be able to. There are more opportunities in the future.

To be the first person who exchanged the New Years greeting in the middle of the night was surely couldnt be done if they were separated by distance. Except, of course, if they were a couple who shared the same bed.

When Cheng Yuanjings seemingly meaningful smile fell on Cheng Yujins eyes, she instinctively sensed danger, and her back was unconsciously straightened up. Cheng Yuanjing received the most pleasing sentence of this New Year and was in a good mood. He reached out his hand to gently stroke Cheng Yujins hair and said: Dont make trouble. Lets finish the previous matter first. What is going on?

Cheng Yujin was busy thinking about the meaning of Cheng Yuanjings smile. As a result, she was suddenly told: dont make trouble. Cheng Yujin was dumbfounded, and even forgot to care about Cheng Yuanjings hand that was messing with her hair: The previous matter? Does Ninth Uncle mean the joke we were talking about earlier?

Cheng Yujin began to fluster again. She thought that she had finally passed the matter smoothly. But His Highness suddenly told her not to make trouble?

Cheng Yuanjing smiled slightly and asked, Whats the matter with the marriage proposal?

Cheng Yujin was stunned. After a moment, she straightened her back and pursed her lips: Nothing. Ninth Uncle doesnt need to worry about the small matter in Cheng family.

Is it Zhai Yanlin?

Cheng Yujin originally didnt want to talk about it, but hearing the name from Cheng Yuanjings mouth, she opened her lips slightly and finally couldnt help sighing helplessly: Yes.

Cheng Yuanjing carefully observed Cheng Yujins reaction. After a long time, he also sighed and patted Cheng Yujins head gently: Since you are calling me Ninth Uncle now, I will naturally do my duty as an uncle to protect you. You are facing such a big crisis, but would rather tell Lin Qingyuan than asking for my help?

Thats not it. Cheng Yujin quickly retorted. Seeing Cheng Yuanjings face, she sighed again: Its just that this kind of matter is unsightly. I still want to maintain a good image in front of Ninth Uncle. I really dont want to bother you with such an unsightly matter.

Its okay. Cheng Yuanjing took the opportunity to steal another chance to stroke Cheng Yujins hair. While enjoying the touch, he still maintained a serious tone: Since I already know, I naturally wont ignore it. If you have any problem, just tell me directly.

Cheng Yujin didnt notice Cheng Yuanjings small action. Since she was a child, she had already been burdened by heavy duty and had never enjoyed the warm care of an elder. At this moment, in front of Cheng Yuanjings genuine care and upright words, she was very touched and finally started to talk: Its actually nothing. The previous time I disciplined Zhai familys little shizi in the garden, it happened to be seen by Duke Cai. Ninth Uncle was also there and knew the situation at that time.

Cheng Yuanjing nodded. Cheng Yujin continued: Later, in Xiangji Temple, Old Madam Zhai came to chat with grandmother and happened to meet me there. She spoke about how their family lacks a head madam to discipline the shizi, and my condition was just right. I was also without a marriage contract, and so Old Madam Zhai wanted to marry me to Duke Cai as his second wife. Afterward, I met Duke Cai in the garden. I didnt want to enter such muddy water like the Zhai family, so I took the initiative to clearly explain my stance to Duke Cai. I thought I had made it clear to him. Unexpectedly, Duke Cai still expressed his intention to marry me to grandmother. Grandmother fancies this marriage. After knowing about the matter from mother, I went to persuade grandmother, but she turned a deaf ear on me.

Because the person facing her was Cheng Yuanjing, Cheng Yujin didnt hide her unwillingness and Cheng familys calculation. After Cheng Yuanjing listened to Cheng Yujins narrative, he squinted his eyes slightly.

He didnt even know that Cheng Yujin had met Zhai Yanlin on the Xiangji Temple garden that day. It seemed that he needed to add some personnel to Cheng Yujin. As for Zhai Yanlin this messy person, he naturally would deal with him.

After finally vented out the problem that troubled her these few days, Cheng Yujin loosened a bit. She gritted her teeth and complained: Duke Cai truly has no credibility! At Xiangji Temple that day, I clearly explained all my thoughts to him. He cannot give me what I want, and I also dont want to become what he wants. Isnt it the best that we separate ways peacefully? Yet he went back on his words and directly went to grandmother.

Cheng Yujins teeth were itchy with anger. Cheng Yuanjing listened to her rant in silence. His fingers gently fiddled with a strand of loose hair from her hairdo.

Yujin, not everything in the world is reasonable. Cheng Yuanjing looked at her deeply. Especially men. All men are selfish. Seeing beautiful things, they only think about plundering, occupying, possessing. Even if you argue with one hundred reasons, they still couldnt resist their selfish intention.

Cheng Yujin looked at him dumbfoundedly. Cheng Yuanjing suddenly smiled: No one is an exception.

Men were all selfish. No one was an exception.

Including him.

The only difference was that he was more powerful than Zhai Yanlin.

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