The Stepmother is Unkind

A few dozen miles away from the capital, a convoy of more than a dozen carriages marched toward the capital at a constant speed.

In the first carriage, there were two teenagers, Yin Minglin, the Erlang of the Yin family, in a blue gown, and Han Sanlang, Han Jing, in a red ochre robe.

The two are the same age, Yin Minglin is a little older, but he is only a scholar and famous, while Han Jing is already a senior in high school.

The two cousins ​​have a very good relationship, and there is no conflict due to the difference in fame. The reason is the temperament of the two. Yin Minglin is open-hearted and contented, while Han Jing is not arrogant, but sincere despite his outstanding talent.

The closer he got to the capital at this time, the more Han Jing couldn't sit still. From time to time, he would look out of the carriage with an expression of impatient waiting.

Seeing him like this, Yin Minglin joked: "You can reach the capital in the evening, but now you can't fly back even if you look at the sky."

Han Jing's eyes wandered, and finally he smiled shyly under his narrow eyes, and retorted: "Cousin has been away from Beijing for more than a year, don't you feel like an arrow?"

Yin Minglin nodded cheerfully, "Naturally thinking of returning home, I am still eager to marry, unlike my cousin, the marriage has not yet been settled."

Han Jing was speechless for a moment, and involuntarily glanced at the wooden box beside him, his eyes filled with anticipation and joy.

Yin Minglin pretended to be a fan with a folding fan in his hand, caught a glimpse of his small movements, and laughed again, but he didn't tease him again.

In the evening, the carriage finally stopped slowly outside the gate of Yin's house, and before it stopped completely, the two of them couldn't help but got out and jumped out of the carriage.

"Auntie!" Yin Minglin shouted excitedly, and bowed to Han.

Han Jing quickly swept around behind her aunt. She didn't see her sweetheart. She was a little disappointed.

Mrs. Han met with Mrs. Han's aunt and sister-in-law and told them how much they missed them, so they led everyone into the mansion.

Yin's elder sister-in-law Mrs. Lu and the three sisters Yin Mingyu all waited in the house, and when they saw their aunt, Mrs. Han, they came forward to salute.

Han Jing's eyes fell on Yin Mingyu uncontrollably, but after Yin Mingyu got up to meet his gaze, he paused for a while, then nodded and looked away.

Han Jing couldn't help chasing her with his eyes, but without getting more attention and response, his excited heart gradually tightened and fell back...

The young man's heart was easily affected, and he couldn't hide his thoughts at all.

After the sisters Lu and Yin Mingyu had greeted their aunt, Yin Minglin and Han Jing should have greeted Lu, but Yin Minglin had already bowed, and he was still distracted, looking very abrupt.

Yin Mingyu's smile lightened slightly, and lowered his eyes, showing a very polite attitude.

It was Yin Minglin who sensed something was wrong, looked sideways, and coughed lightly.

Han Jing suddenly returned to his senses, his face flushed red, and he hurriedly folded his hands to say hello to Mrs. Lu.

Lu shi asked him and Yin Minglin to get up as if nothing had happened, smiled and congratulated the two of them, and in a few words the awkward atmosphere just now was brought over.

Seeing her son's youthful appearance, Mrs. Han felt a little sad on her brows, and when she saw Yin Mingyu's indifference, she felt a little uncomfortable.

The reason why the Han family did not let the three sisters Yin Mingyu go out to greet them was that they wanted to avoid suspicion. Seeing that his nephew was like this, after pondering for a while, he ordered the three sisters Yin Mingyu to arrange a dinner party.

Yin Mingyu understood in an instant, and immediately resigned to his aunt and aunt, and disappeared from everyone's sight with the third lady and the fourth lady.

Today, for the dinner party for the three of them, Han did give it to Yin Mingyu, but Yin Mingyu didn't bother, and instead assigned tasks to the two younger sisters. She only sat next to the occasional reminder, which saved both worry and effort.

It was the same at this time. Yin Mingyu was sitting under the roof beam, shaking a fan. From time to time, he stretched out the fan and pointed at the two working people, making Yin Mingrui and Yin Mingruo go round and round.

"Sanniang, control the dishes and be more careful."

Yin Mingrui, who hadn't come out of her frustration, answered in a dull voice and summoned the steward of the pantry.

"Siniang, confirm the order and placement of the dishes with the maids. Everyone's taboos and preferences should not be confused."

Yin Mingruo nodded earnestly and did as she instructed.

"Sanniang..."

"Si Niang..."

"three…"

"Four…"

Every time he opened his mouth, Yin Mingyu stuck it just right, without wasting a word or giving everyone a chance to be confused.

But she just moved her lips and said a few words "tired", and she also disliked the hard-working Yin Mingrui and Yin Mingruo "don't know how to be flexible" and "do more with less"...

Even though the two sisters have long been accustomed to it, they are still speechless, but even Yin Mingrui did not complain at all, and took the initiative to ask her how to "do more with less".

The dinner went smoothly, the men in the front yard and the women in the back.

Yin Minglin and Han Jing both begged for benevolence, and the father and son who came back from the Yin family were very happy for the two of them. They made a few more pots of wine, and it would not end for a while.

On the female family's side, the end was a little quicker. The Han Clan taught the rest of the group, leaving only the sister-in-law Mrs. Han to speak.

"Sister-in-law, I wrote to you and brother earlier... Haven't you told Saburo yet?"

Mrs. Han sighed, "At first, I was afraid that it would affect Saburo's township examination, but after it was delayed for a long time, I didn't know where to start."

Han Shi said apologetically, "Although we only talked about the two children in private, it was the Yin family who went back on their word. The elder brother and sister-in-law are resentful, and we deserve it."

"How can I blame you, who would have thought of Mingfu..."

Mrs. Han didn't say anything about the rest. She was indeed a little dissatisfied, but the Yin family's plan was understandable.

Mrs. Han saw the grief flashed in the young girl's eyes, sighed again, took her hand, and said, "It's just that you have also seen Saburo's feelings for Erniang, and I also hope that she will marry and urge Saburo to improve in the future, really Is there no room to turn around? What about San Niang and Si Niang?"

Han shi said calmly, "That's the Xie family, Sanniang and Siniang are unbearable."

Hearing this, Mrs. Han fell silent.

The Yin family did not want to break the marriage with the Xie family. The benefits do not need to be repeated. Even the Han family, who are in-laws, will benefit a lot. Before Mrs. Han came to Beijing, her husband repeatedly warned Saburo not to do bad things.

However, being a mother, how can you not be partial to your son, "I'm really afraid that Saburo won't be able to resist..."

Han shi pondered for a while, and said faintly, "The bell has to be tied to the bell..."

The two aunts and sisters looked at each other and had an idea.

After the reception banquet, the mother and son of the Han family went to the guest house that the Yin family prepared for them to rest together.

Mrs. Han waved her back, stopped her son who smelled of alcohol, and said directly, "Don't give the gift you prepared. The Yin family has other plans for Erniang's marriage."

Han Jing's drunkenness dissipated immediately, and he asked, "Mother, what did you say? What is the 'side plan'?"

Mrs. Han couldn't bear it, and said more clearly: "Er Niang has no relationship with the Han family, so you can pretend that the two families have never mentioned marriage, and don't do unnecessary things to ruin her reputation."

"What do you mean by 'never mentioned'?! How can you not believe what you say?" Han Jing clenched his fists, and the veins on the back of his hands burst out, "I'll go to my aunt and ask!"

"you come back!"

Han Jing didn't listen, and continued to walk out the door impulsively.

At this time, Mrs. Han raised her voice from behind and shouted, "I want to discuss marriage with Xie Jingming of the Xie family."

Han Jing stopped suddenly, the soles of the shoes and the floor tiles rubbed, and then there was a dead silence.

Mrs. Han said, "Even if you don't know anything, you should know that this is a good marriage."

The demeanor of Xie Jingming from the Xie family is unforgettable. Han Jing has also asked this cousin-in-law, who is not a few years older, for knowledge more than once, and he admires it every time he mentions it.

Xie Jingming was really good, but he was still not reconciled.

In the end, Han Jing did not run out impulsively, but walked back to the guest room with heavy steps.

Mrs. Han looked at his lonely back and disappeared from sight. After a long time, she summoned her maid and ordered someone to prepare a gift.

The next day, the mother and son of the Han family bid farewell to the Han family, and they were going back to the Han family's house in Beijing.

Han Jing changed his normal behavior and wore a moon-white robe. He was probably sleepless at night, his complexion was not good, and he looked a bit like an elegant scholar.

Mrs. Han and Mrs. Han used an excuse to say something and asked the young people to go to the park for a while.

Yin Mingyu was called by his mother to the main courtyard very early to speak. At this time, he stood at the entrance of the courtyard, raised a fan to cover his head, quickly looked up at the sun, and said to Yin Minglin, Sanniangzi, and Fourth Niangzi: "It's a hot day. People are dizzy, I will go under the peach tree to cool down for a while."

She has always been looking for a place to hide since she was a child, and Yin Minglin is also used to it. She waved her hand to let her go, and then called Sanniangzi and Fourth Niangzi to go in the other direction.

Han Jing walked a few steps behind the three cousins, and his steps became slower and slower until he was dropped far away, and no one seemed to notice, so he took the wooden box from the servant's hand and turned around in the direction Yin Mingyu had just left. Chase past.

Yin Mingyu leaned against the sturdy peach tree trunk and slowly raised his head when he heard footsteps.

Han Jing stopped at the ceremony, stood outside Zhang Yu, and stood still for a moment, barely pulling the corners of his mouth, and said, "Cousin, I bought a lot of Jiangnan gadgets, and I want to give them to you... and the third and fourth cousins. , I almost forgot, I sent it here specially."

Yin Mingyu looked at the wooden box in his hand and thanked: "I have a cousin."

Her polite words made people feel alienated, Han Jing rubbed the fabric at the hem, clenched his fists again, still mustered his courage, and asked boldly: "Cousin, I like you, I don't know if you are interested in me, I... "

Yin Mingyu just looked at him so quietly, Han Jing's heart was beating very fast, his mind was a little empty, he paused for a while before he regained his thoughts, and continued: "If my cousin is willing, I will definitely not let you down, I will go and ask my uncle and aunt."

After he finished speaking, he looked at Yin Mingyu expectantly.

Yin Mingyu saw the heat and sincerity in his eyes. No matter whether the oath will remain unchanged in the future, he must be sincere at this time.

This passionate, brave man is enviable.

Maybe he has grown up to this day, the only sorrow is the youthful love at this time.

Yin Mingyu thought that no matter who she chooses, she can fully understand the rules and etiquette, and even use the rules and etiquette to make her life as good as possible, but growing up with a teenager is obviously not in line with her expectations.

"Cousin..."

Han Jing stood up straighter and looked at her expectantly.

Yin Mingyu's voice was soft and soft, and said, "Cousin still looks good in red."

Han Jing raised his heart for a while, and hung up and down.

Yin Mingyu said bluntly: "cousin, I have no intention of you."

Han Jing's expression was bitter for a moment, "Cousin, if I was young..."

"If you are so young, you can't be considered young and promising, and some eyes are higher than the top." Yin Mingyu said seriously, "Cousin don't have to belittle yourself, if you are really unwilling, you can get the title on the gold list, so the sword is deep, good. I will regret it later when I think about it.”

Han Jing was quiet for a moment, then shook his head, "I still hope that my cousin will be successful."

Yin Mingyu was startled, smiled, and bowed his knees to salute him, "I will do it myself, and I hope my cousin will do the same."

Han Jing's hand that was holding the wooden box turned white because of the force, and then let out the force, bent down and left the wooden box in place, turned and left without saying a word.

Yin Mingyu watched him leave.

In fact, the worries of the mother-in-law and the aunt are superfluous, and Han Saburo is indeed the heart of a child.

It just doesn't fit.

After the Han family left, Yin Mingyu returned the gift from his aunt to his mother-in-law.

When Han opened it, he saw that there was a jade bracelet inside, and everything was silent.

A few days later, the Yin family began to formally discuss marriage with the Xie family.