When the female supporting role has a beauty system

Chapter 1451 Jin Yue 52
Tan You gave her a plate of lychees, and Lin Jinyue's eyes lit up: "Thank you, young lady."

She gave one to each of the head maids, including Gu Yushuang, and divided the rest into two portions: one for herself and the other for Cheng Sui. As for Cheng Qian, he didn't even get to touch a lychee peel.

Tan You didn't rush to speak, but instead looked at Lin Jinyue: "What do you think?"

Lin Jinyue lowered her head to peel the lychee, her slender, white fingertips even whiter and more tender than the lychee flesh.

“I’m very happy that Brother Yun stood up for me.”

“Sending the Wei family to the estate was something we agreed upon long ago.”

Cheng Sui was displeased: "At that time, I did not know that she had harmed you. If there was no life-or-death feud, I would have no objection to sending her to the manor."

"But now, I'm not reconciled."

“She went to the estate and so many people helped her, but no one helped you back then.”

Lin Jinyue stuffed a peeled lychee into Cheng Sui's mouth: "There's nothing we can do. Who told her to have a family of her own and a strong, young son? We are the weaker party, that's an obvious fact."

Cheng Sui pursed her lips and remained silent, clearly frustrated by her and Lin Jinyue's lack of support.

Lin Jinyue said softly, "A gentleman's word is as good as his bond. Since you've made your decision, don't go back on your word. Killing her is easy, but it's only a momentary pleasure."

"But for her, losing the dignity of being a duchess was the most tormenting thing."

"Cutting flesh with a dull knife is the most painful."

Cheng Sui wiped away her tears: "No, it would be the most satisfying to end her life with a single blow."

Lin Jinyue cupped his face in her hands: "I know you're as decisive as a girl."

Cheng Sui's lips curled up slightly; he was happiest when people praised him for looking like Tan You.

“But Yun-ge’er, the girl is a fairy from heaven. Her teachings and companionship with you will only last for a few short decades. But you will have children and descendants in the future, and we will take root in this world and continue our lineage. This world is like this, where etiquette is paramount.”

"No matter how bad your elders are, you can't kill them. You can watch them slowly die of old age, but you can't kill them yourself. This is a bottom line you can't cross."

Cheng Sui didn't understand, but he listened quietly.

Lin Jinyue: "It's certainly satisfying for you to seek revenge, but you have to continue your family's legacy. Do you want your children to know that you killed your grandmother? You can't start that."

“Once this precedent is set, the family will no longer be a family, and everyone will develop a rebellious spirit.”

"The gist is that elders can kill their own parents, so why can't I? Even if you have your reasons."

Tan You added, "Do you remember the Tang Dynasty history I told you about before? The Xuanwu Gate Incident did indeed secure the throne for Li Er, but how fierce was the struggle for the throne in the later Tang Dynasty?"

Cheng Sui said in a muffled voice, "The Cheng family has no throne to inherit."

Tan You almost laughed out of anger. She flicked Cheng Sui's forehead with her finger: "Little brat, are you trying to checkmate me here?"

Even though she had no physical form, Cheng Sui was still thrown off balance by her flick. The young boy plopped down on the ground and cheekily grabbed a handful of lychees from Lin Jinyue's plate.

“Your mother is gentle in her methods, but do you know why I didn’t object when she suggested sending Wei to the estate last time?”

Cheng Sui figured it out: "People know because one person can keep a secret. But when more people know, the secret is no longer a secret. This world is really unfair; elders can kill their juniors at will."

"As a junior, I can't talk back or disobey her, just because she's a few years older." "My mother is thinking about my future and doesn't want my life to be tainted. I understand all of that."

Tan You nudged his shin with her toe: "Good that you understand. Now go eat. Eat the lychees after dinner, don't waste my good food."

"Alright!" Cheng Sui jumped up, having figured it out, and stopped worrying about it. Just like Lin Jinyue said, as long as Wei Shi didn't show up in front of him, he could completely pretend that Wei Shi didn't exist.

Cheng Qian was surprised that Tan You and Lin Jinyue had managed to persuade Cheng Sui, this stubborn mule, without him even having to plead. He sighed, decided not to be an eyesore in the main courtyard, and moved to a side room.

Lin Jinyue didn't look at Cheng Qian at all, treating him as if he were invisible and completely ignoring him.

Early in the morning, Cheng Qian got up and watched the servants pack the items to take to the estate. After finishing his martial arts practice, Cheng Qian stood by the carriage, wiping his hands, and casually glanced at the various supplies inside.

Rice, flour, and cooking oil were all readily available. Cheng Sui pursed his lips; the young boy had come to terms with it. Madam Wei was Cheng Qian's biological mother. She had gone to the estate to cultivate herself; how could Cheng Qian, as her son, not visit her constantly?

Regardless of how much filial piety is shown in the process, the outward appearance must be presented.

Cheng Sui understood; it's not like he didn't know how to be filial.

After breakfast, Cheng Sui nimbly leaped onto a black steed. The horse affectionately nuzzled Cheng Sui's hand, and Cheng Sui took out a ten-year-old ginseng from his waist and offered it to the horse's mouth.

The horse tilted its head and quickly swallowed a ginseng root.

Cheng Qian's eyes hurt from looking at it: "You're feeding ginseng to a horse? Where did you get it? This horse is quite good."

Cheng Sui combed the mane around the horse's neck; "Master gave it to me when he went to the grasslands, and the ginseng was also given to me by Master."

Cheng Qian muttered, "She's actually very good to you."

Cheng Sui said matter-of-factly, "That's my master. She must have been good to me. You can't be envious or jealous of her."

Cheng Qian was depressed. He led out his own horse, which was also a fine steed. But compared to Cheng Sui's, it was still somewhat inferior.

He nudged Cheng Sui's shin with his toe: "Hey, after you breed them, save me a foal."

Cheng Sui grinned, but his words were anything but pleasant to hear: "Want some? Get in line!"

"Do you know how many people are eyeing Longli's cub?"

Cheng Qian was furious: "Fine, I'll buy it from you!"

"Buy? Where did you get the money?" Cheng Sui looked him up and down with disdain. "Master said your Duke's mansion is so poor that it's almost begging for food. Before, it relied entirely on my grandmother's dowry to make a living."

Cheng Qian: "It's also your Duke's Mansion, aren't you a member of the Duke's Mansion?"

Cheng Sui sighed, "Suddenly I feel like I've lost out. The only good thing about the Duke's mansion is the title of heir; there's no other benefit. I'd rather wander the world with my master and not have to see any eyesores."

Cheng Qian stopped arguing with Cheng Sui; the brat knew how to hurt someone's feelings. Getting angry with him would only make him furious, and the brat wouldn't even give him a second glance—he was utterly cold-hearted.

The Duke's carriage encountered the Wei family's convoy at the city gate, accompanied by Wei's three uncles and a group of servants.

Cheng Sui glanced at them, dismounted, and bowed. From his appearance, Cheng Sui was extremely courteous, showing none of the fierce demeanor Tan You had displayed yesterday.

The Wei family couldn't help but feel uneasy, and they couldn't help but think back to the first time they met Tan You.