My Stepmother is Soft and Charming

Chapter 27 Mr. Yan

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

Who knows whether today’s scenery will be gone tomorrow.

So after Du Jingyi "reminded" this sentence, the Dus began to build the plank road openly and secretly crossed Chencang.

 Thirteen full years.

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

Not only that, but 80% to 90% of the wealth in his hand fell on his head without any trace.

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

As for Du Jingyi, he once pretended to be Mr. Yan and showed his face in front of everyone.

 Haven’t appeared again since.

 So, everyone said that Yan Zhiqing’s dragon had never seen its end, and it added a lot of secrets to the wealth he had gathered.

 Sometimes it is said that he has a big man behind him, and at another time it is said that he is so rich because of the amount of private mines and salt he holds in his hands.

What's more, it is said that he was working for the Daxing royal family.

Although he is not an imperial businessman on the surface, he is a person in charge privately.

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

Thinking of this, Du Jingyi's face became darker and darker.

Those idiot relatives of the Du family want nothing more than the "clearly" Du family property.

If her cousin Jingxian is a successful man, she also hopes that her parents can adopt him as his heir, so that in the future there will be someone to take care of him and offer incense to him after his death.

 But they are all narrow-minded and stupid people.

If they really inherit everything from the Du family, then Yan Zhiqing's affairs will come out sooner or later.

 At that time, there will be no way out for the Du family, which is why she and her parents are so afraid.

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

 First of all, I saw that my uncle was not the one who would covet his wife’s dowry.

 Secondly, he just wanted her to take over Yan Zhiqing's affairs completely.

Given the battle between the Duke's office and her husband, no one dares to seek trouble for her without fear of death.

 With her around, Yan Zhiqing can "live" one more day.

 While the overall situation of the Du family has been initially settled, there is still a turbulent situation in all directions, so it is possible to retreat unscathed.

After being silent for a long time, Du Jingyi made a decision in his mind, and then said to the maid beside him.

“Cherry, put this box away, and when you return to Xitang Courtyard, lock it firmly in the camphor wood box, do you understand?”

 “Yes, young lady.”

 Outside in the yard, the sun is starting to heat up.

If Qiu Huhu struggles for the last time, Sui'an City will gradually become colder.

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

Mrs. Du placed several famous dishes from Jinling City in front of her son-in-law Shang Ji and said with a smile.

“Second uncle, please give it a try and see if this cook’s craftsmanship is authentic or not?”

Shang Ji said "hmm" without being polite. He took off his chopsticks and picked out a piece of sweet-scented osmanthus duck.

After one bite, the meat is not only tender but also juicy and not greasy, which shows that this cook really has some skills.

 Then I tasted a few mouthfuls of beauty liver, which was very crispy and refreshing.

Shang Ji gave a rare smile and then said.

　　"My father-in-law and mother-in-law have worked hard. This cook is good."

Hearing his compliments, the couple felt relieved.

"Since you like it, eat more, or take the cook back with you, so you can eat it when you want."

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

Shang Ji was not polite when he saw this and opened his mouth to reply. "In a few days, when the general's mansion is repaired, my son-in-law will come back and ask for the cook."

 One sentence made the couple raise their eyebrows.

They still don’t know about the emperor’s gift of ten thousand taels of gold and the general’s palace, so they are all a little curious.

 “Are you moving?”

"Um."

 “General’s Mansion?”

Shang Ji nodded, and Du Jingyi next to him explained.

"The general returned from victory and received a reward from your majesty. After a few days, after the general's mansion has been restored, the daughter will invite her parents to have a look."

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

When the Du family and his wife heard this, they couldn't hide their smiles.

Apart from anything else, it would be easier to meet each other in the future, so I kept saying yes.

After finishing the homecoming meal, it was time for Shang Ji and Du Jingyi to go back.

　　However, Du Jingyi was reluctant to leave her when she left. When Shang Ji saw her like this, his heart skipped a beat.

 This is strange to say.

 He had only been with the step-wife for three days since returning home, but it seemed that he had already seen her somewhat.

At first, he was dignified and generous, but he was dismissive when he was quarreling with others, he just watched the fun when it had nothing to do with him, and he had a lot of pity for his wife.

Today she is even more charming and charming like a daughter, and has a frown that hides her worries.

 A look or a statement made him take it to heart.

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

 But at this moment, seeing her eyes filled with tears, Shang Ji had an unbearable thought.

So, he said to Du Jingyi and the Du family.

"Madam, why don't you have dinner here and then go back? I'm going to the camp to inspect, and I'll pick you up and take you back to the house. How about that?"

"May I?"

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

 Where the eyes move, they are delicate and charming.

 Especially the slight appearance of the pear dimples on the lips, which makes it even more cute and touching.

Whoever looks at it doesn't say a word, this young lady of the Du family, the young lady of the Duke's mansion is really a peach, shining with beauty.

Shang Ji swallowed slightly, but with excellent self-control, he nodded and said "hmm".

 Subsequently, he said goodbye to the Du family and his wife with clasped fists in his hands.

 “I am escorting the general out.”

 This sentence, Du Jingyi said it sincerely, so the ending sounds are a little rising.

Shang Ji stepped forward, and the corners of his mouth also curved in a way that Du Jingyi didn't notice.

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

Mrs. Du now looks much more pleased with everything in her home, and even the unhappiness she felt just now because her family came to make trouble has almost dissipated.

 “Tangtang…”

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

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

 “Mother…”

Du Jingyi hurriedly ran to Mrs. Du and nestled in her arms like a little kitten, nudging her back and forth like a kitten.

Mrs. Du also patted her gently on the back.

 (End of this chapter)