Daughter of aristocratic family

Chapter 457 Delusion
Zheng Jin and He Yang originally wanted to send Marquis Jingbian's self-defense memorial to the capital, but Prince Rong plotted treason, which led to the downfall of many officials.

On the recommendation of Li Shangshu of the Ministry of War, Zheng Jin was appointed commander of the Eastern Guard of the city defense and took up the post immediately.

In this case, Zheng Jin could not return to Zhenhaiwei, so he could only ask He Yang, "Brother He, please give this letter to my wife."

"Brother Zheng, don't worry. When I return, I will report to the Marquis and he will send someone to escort my sister-in-law and my nephews and nieces to the capital." He Yang was promoted to deputy general.

"Thank you." Zheng Jin bowed.

He Yang jumped on his horse and rode away with his followers.

Since Zheng Jin was an official in Beijing, it was not convenient for him to live in the Yun Mansion forever. He had to find a house before his wife and children came to Beijing.

However, it is not easy to find a house in Beijing, so Zheng Jin can only live in the guest house of Yun Mansion for the time being. This gives Deng Baoying an opportunity.

Yun Hao has Zhao Wangshu by his side and lives in the inner house, so it is difficult to take action against him.

Zheng Jin lived in the guest house, and with his wife around, this was a perfect opportunity.

So Deng Baoying went to persuade Deng Hongying, "You don't want to go to the Lord because you are afraid of your wife. What about this Lord Zheng? His wife is not around. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Think about it, if we can climb up the tree of Lord Zheng, wouldn't our lives be much better?"

Deng Hongying saw Deng Baoying, who had not yet given up the idea of ​​asking her to recommend herself as a concubine, and said seriously: "Baoying, I don't want to be a concubine. I promised my aunt that I want to be a wife, not a concubine."

Although her stepmother treated her well, she always remembered her aunt's last words. Her aunt was her father's concubine. Although she lived a carefree life, she was of low status and restricted in every way.

Before her death, her aunt held her hand, her eyes full of regret and unwillingness, and told her that she must be the legal wife and not follow in her footsteps.

Deng Hongying kept these words in her heart and never forgot them.

"We are slaves and cannot marry girls from decent families. We can only marry men who are also slaves. Are you willing to live such a hard life?" Deng Baoying questioned.

Deng Hongying answered without hesitation: "I am willing."

Then she added firmly: "I would rather be the wife of a poor man than the concubine of a rich man."

"When you were in the mansion before, wasn't your mother good to you? Wasn't your father good to your aunt? You didn't want fine clothes and delicious food, and insisted on being a slave. You are such a lowly creature." Deng Baoying was extremely angry and uttered bad words.

Deng Hongying listened to her younger sister's insults without being moved. "Baoying, you like fine clothes and delicious food, but I like simple meals. You want wealth and glory, but I only hope for peace and happiness. You and I have different wishes. You don't need to persuade me anymore. I have made up my mind."

Deng Baoying was angered by her bland response, and her voice became sharper, "You are just an idiot who doesn't know the current situation. Don't regret it when you have to suffer in the future!
"I will never regret it." Deng Hongying pulled her, "Baoying, don't do anything that will make you regret it."

Deng Baoying shook her hand off, "I won't care about you anymore, and you don't care about me either."

She left in anger, and Deng Hongying looked at her background with worry in her eyes.

Unable to convince Deng Hongying, Deng Baoying wanted to take the lead herself. However, she was still young and looked like Deng Zhang, with nothing outstanding about her. Even if Zheng Jin was desperate, he would not want her.

However, Deng Baoying then thought that some people like her tender body, would Zheng Jin be the same?

From that day on, Deng Baoying tried her best to keep track of Zheng Jin's whereabouts.

But she didn't expect that someone would tell Zhao Wangshu about her every move.

Zhao Wangshu was not surprised to know that Deng Baoying was planning to take advantage of Zheng Jin. "At such a young age, you don't follow the right path."

"Young Madam, why don't you send her back to the Guannu Division and replace her with someone who knows the rules?" Lan Fen suggested.

This method can solve the problem once and for all, but Deng Zhang has done a favor to Yun's father, so he can't use it. Zhao Wangshu pinched his brows and said, "Keep an eye on her. If she makes any move, bring her to see me."

"Yes, Madam." Lan Fen responded and turned to leave. Deng Baoying secretly observed for a few days and found that Zheng Jin came back early and late, but every morning, he would practice boxing in the garden next to the guest house.

This was her chance. Xiao Rui happened to go home to take care of her sick mother, and no one wanted to ruin her plans. She got up before dawn.

The noise she made was so loud that it woke up Deng Hongying. "Baoying, what are you doing so early?"

"What does it have to do with you? None of your business." Deng Baoying said unhappily.

"Baoying, don't do anything stupid." Deng Hongying sat up and advised.

Deng Baoying ignored her, took out the bronze mirror she had hidden from under the mattress, and fixed her makeup.

"Where did you get the money to buy rouge and powder?" Deng Hongying suddenly thought of something, lifted the quilt, got out of bed, and went to look in the cupboard.

After searching for a long time, she still couldn't find the silver bracelet her aunt left for her. "Did you take my silver bracelet?"

"I took it away. It was of no use to you leaving it there. What's wrong with me exchanging it for some rouge and powder?" Deng Baoying retorted impatiently.

Deng Hongying was so angry that her face turned pale. "That was left to me by my aunt. How could you just take it away?"

In prison, when she was hungry, she didn't take out the silver bracelet. She just wanted to keep it as a memory.

"Okay, stop shouting so loudly. When the matter is done, I will help you get the silver bracelet back." Deng Baoying looked at the person in the bronze mirror and felt that she was as beautiful as a fairy and could charm any man.

Deng Baoying stuffed it back under the mattress, stood up and walked out.

"Where are you going?" Deng Hongying stopped her.

"I said, mind your own business and get out of the way," Deng Baoying said sternly.

"No, you can't go out. The young lady has shown us special mercy last time. If we make mistakes again, we will be sent back to the official slave department." Deng Hongying persuaded with a worried look on her face. She didn't want to lose her current stable life.

"Get out of here." Deng Baoying pushed her away impatiently, opened the door, and ran out.

"Baoying, Baoying." Deng Hongying called out twice, but seeing that Deng Baoying didn't even turn around, she had no choice but to chase after him.

At this time, the maids who were in charge of cleaning the courtyard had already gotten up and were fetching water to wash. As a result, someone saw the Deng sisters running past one after another.

"Where are these two sisters going in such a hurry?" A maid said casually, but no one took it to heart.

But some of the maids, who had received the instructions, immediately became alert and slapped their thighs, "This bitch is courting death so early in the morning."

As he said this, he started to chase after the person.

When I chased him to the small garden next to the guest house, I saw Zheng Jin from afar, dressed in tight clothes, practicing boxing with great vigor.

Deng Baoying twirled her handkerchief shyly, twisting her thick waist without a waistline, and was about to go over. Deng Hongying grabbed her arm from behind, "Baoying, are you crazy?"

"Let me go, Zheng." Deng Baoying struggled to shake off Deng Hongying.

Deng Hongying covered her mouth and hugged her tightly.

Just as the two sisters were arguing, the old women arrived, stuffed towels into the sisters' mouths, and dragged them to the woodshed and locked them up.

It was still early and Zhao Wangshu had not gotten up yet. He could not disturb the young lady's sleep for such a small matter.