Step-room, she is soft and charming

Chapter 23

It's a pity that no amount of kindness, kindness or affection can match the sudden collapse of the Gu family.

It is embarrassing to say that a loyal and good family was lost in the battle of Jin Ce.

Mentioning Jinling City, Shang Ji was stunned for a moment, but was soon interrupted by Du Jingyi's words.

"Daddy, what about the golden belt that my daughter made for you? Why don't you see it? But you don't like it?"

This was the first time Shang Ji saw such a bright and lively Du Jingyi.

The round and immature face was full of mischief.

A pair of agile eyes looked at Master Du flickeringly, with a hint of cunning in them.

People can tell at a glance that he is also a fine little fox.

It's just that she's dressed in sheep's clothing and pretends to be cute on weekdays.

Master Du pretended to hum twice before complaining.

"How dare you say that, the golden belt is dead, and you can't even walk when you wear it for your father. How can you go outside to show off? You are not afraid that someone will be jealous and snatch it away?"

Du Jingyi laughed when he heard the words.

Then spread his hands and said quite innocently.

"Daddy, this is wronging my daughter. I thought that you have become too big and fat all these years, so I asked someone to make a gold belt for you to wear, so I can remind you every now and then, sir. Eat more and move more, who told you to take it outside to show off?"

Master Du stretched out his hand to touch his round belly, and immediately burst out laughing.

Seeing this, Du Jingyi also patted his father's belly with a smile.

It made everyone laugh out loud.

This scene of father's kindness and daughter's filial piety was seen every day in the Du family in the past.

Otherwise, there would be no "rumours" that Mr. Du loves his daughter like his life.

But since both daughters got married, there was no such laughter anymore.

Now that the old father-daughter relationship can be reproduced, the four maids and Mama Cai who came back with Du Jingyi are also full of joy.

Jokes are jokes, but business has to be done.

Today is the return ceremony. According to the rules, the Du family and his wife will be bowed down and drank tea by Shang Ji and Du Jingyi.

But due to Shang Ji's current status, he canceled the kneeling and bowing, and just offered tea.

Therefore, the Du family and his wife sat upright, and there was no futon in front of them.

When Du Jingyi saw it, he knew it in his heart.

National rites are more important than family rules, and merchants are more important than courtiers.

The eternal truth.

A trace of disappointment flashed in his eyes, but there was also helplessness.

"Second miss, the second uncle is offering tea."

Mama Cai, who was next to her, brought the lacquer tray and then yelled out loudly.

Shang Ji took out a lamp from inside, and then he knelt down with a flick of his clothes.

Such behavior surprised the people present.

The master of the Du family quickly waved his hands, going forward to help him.

He said with some nervousness in his mouth.

"I can't, I can't, Second Young Master, get up quickly."

On the other hand, Du Jingyi who was next to him was surprised, but he quickly knelt down too.

Also holding a cup of tea in his hand, he restrained his playfulness and was a little more sincere than before.

"Father, mother, it was not easy for you to give birth to me. Now that my daughter is married, it is only natural for her to bring her husband and son-in-law home to offer tea. There is no need to refuse. Drink quickly."

When Shang Ji heard this, he held the teacup respectfully in his hand and said to the elders of the Du family.

"This tea should have been respected to my father-in-law and mother-in-law three years ago, but the son-in-law's responsibility has to be delayed until today. Please forgive me."

Hearing what they said, the Du family and his wife glanced at each other.

After slightly nodding his head, he immediately took the tea in the hands of the two of them and took a big gulp to express his heart.

Both elders had expressions of relief in their eyes.

It is not only moved by the attention of her husband and son-in-law for her own daughter, but also treats Shang Ji differently.

"Okay, get up, get up."

As Madam Du said, she got up and helped the two of them.

Then someone will bring up a tray.

Inside was a simple box, not too big and not too heavy to look at.

Shang Ji didn't know why, so he couldn't answer aloud.

But Du Jingyi could see it clearly.

That was the wealth that the Du family had accumulated over the years, how could they take it out?

Could it be that the second uncle and sixth uncle are here to force them again?

His complexion was much worse than before.

Madam Du also saw her daughter's expression, but she had to be very calm.

Then he said.

"Uncle is back, you and your wife will live a peaceful life. This is a wish of our old couple. I hope you and your husband will grow old together."

When Shang Ji heard the words, he clasped his fists and said.

"Mother-in-law, don't worry, son-in-law, please remember."

The respectful and pious attitude made the Du family and his wife feel at ease.

Seeing this, Du Jingyi showed a lot of worry in his eyes.

However, due to the presence of her husband Shang Ji, it was difficult for her to ask questions directly.

He could only take the box and said softly.

"My daughter will take good care of it."

Master Du stretched out his hand, caressing her forehead hair as usual, without saying anything.

But the care and love shown moved everyone present.

Just when a few people were feeling silent, they heard hurried footsteps coming from the door.

Immediately afterwards, Liu Bo, the housekeeper, trotted in with a worried expression, and said something.

"Master, madam, someone from my family is here."

Hearing this, Shang Ji could clearly feel that his wife's originally calm and sad atmosphere soon showed anger.

Looking at this, it seems that people from this family are not welcomed by the main family.

It's just that he doesn't know the whole picture right now, so it's hard to comment.

So he just stood aside with his hands behind his back and didn't make a sound.

But if you take a closer look, your complexion has returned to the same expression as in the Duke's Mansion, which is quite stern.

Master Du and Madam Du frowned, these people are really shameless.

It has been made clear for a long time that outsiders should not be disturbed today, but they came together one by two.

They can figure out what they are thinking with their toes.

Naturally, there is no good expression.

So, Madam Du made a decisive decision and said immediately.

"Uncle Liu, invite them to Maodixuan, the master and I will go there later."

"Yes, ma'am."

Then, Mrs. Du raised a smile and said to her daughter and son-in-law.

"It's the first time my uncle comes to the house, so let Tangtang show you around. Master and I go to deal with some things, and we will have dinner together later."

The implication is that Shang Ji and Du Jingyi are not going to be involved.

Seeing this, Du Jingyi was deeply worried.

But Mrs. Du's words are always not allowed to be questioned by others, Du Jingyi understands this very well.

So he committed himself and replied.

"Mother, don't worry, the daughter will greet you."

"Ah."

After saying this, the Du family and his wife got up and left the Minse Courtyard, and went straight to Mao Diexuan.

(End of this chapter)