Chapter 936 Preference and Exceptions
The room was quiet. Shi Li held her breath and looked at Cheng's mother with an innocent face.
There was no sudden change of expression as expected, nor was there any sarcastic behavior. Mother Cheng was still smiling, but she opened the small box where she had taken out the jade bracelet, and took out an exquisite brocade bag from it.
"Besides the jade bracelet, I have something else for you."
Under Shi Li's puzzled gaze, Cheng's mother handed her the heavy brocade bag, and then looked at the girl's cheeks, which were as moist as peeled eggs, with envy.
"When I was your age, I was ignorant and didn't take good care of myself. Now it's too late to regret. The bag contains pearl powder. Remember to apply it on your face every night before going to bed."
Shi Li: ...
She originally thought that the brocade bag might contain some heirlooms or valuable land deeds and silver notes, but she never expected that it was actually pearl powder.
He couldn't help but look at Cheng's mother, who looked to be about 20 years old, with a complicated expression.
I never expected that this mother-in-law is actually a beauty expert.
"Don't just stand there, put it away quickly. Erlang can't know about this kind of women's affairs!" Cheng's mother pressed Shili's hand again, with an expression that said "I'm doing this for your own good."
Shi Li caught the brocade bag and was still in a daze when she left Cheng's mother's yard.
When he walked into the corridor alone and looked at the scorching sunlight in front of him, he finally woke up and looked back at Cheng's mother's courtyard.
Who would have thought that the biological mother of Emperor Ji would be such an interesting person?
Sure enough, real history is always more interesting than what is recorded in books.
Influenced by Cheng's mother, Shi Li remembered a few skin-whitening tips she had used when she was in college, and she could discuss them with Cheng's mother when she has time.
She likes this kind of mother-in-law and daughter-in-law relationship!
[Where are those dogs that yelled that their mother-in-law didn’t like the anchor? Why aren’t they barking anymore? ]
[Haha, I think the person above is insulting the dog (smile)]
[Humph! It's just some pearl powder. Princess Jing, you have seen all kinds of good things. You have no experience! ]
As the saying goes, you can never wake up a stubborn person, and the same is true for barrage.
Shi Li was in a good mood. She completely ignored the comments that were constantly stirring up trouble on the public screen. Instead, she winked at those comments that supported her.
"If you know any beauty tips, don't hide them from me. Tell me everything so I can please my mother-in-law!"
She spoke frankly and a wave of “666” appeared on the public screen, which made those who were arguing with her so angry that they couldn’t utter a word.
At this time, the rule of the previous dynasty was no longer stable. The Cheng family had prestige in this small piece of land, as well as a strong army and horses, so naturally they had already harbored rebellious intentions.
Cheng Xi has been following his father Cheng Yuan for several years. Although he is young, his prestige in the army is no less than that of his half-brother Cheng Jue.
The only flaw is that Cheng Xi's biological brother Cheng Yu, who is from the same mother, has never been close to him since childhood, but Cheng Xi is willing to follow behind Cheng Yu.
In this era, the distinction between legitimate and illegitimate children was not important, and wealthy families also emphasized that the eldest son inherit the family business. Therefore, Cheng Jue felt that he was no worse than Cheng Xi, and often acted like an elder brother in front of Cheng Xi.
The same is true today.
Cheng Yuan had just praised Cheng Xi for his good military management when Cheng Jue, relying on his age difference, started to boss Cheng Xi around in a way that he called a lecturing but was actually sarcastic.
Not only did Cheng Yu not speak for Cheng Xi, but he stood beside him with a look of approval.
How could Cheng Xi not feel heartbroken with such a brother?
However, he did not say much. He just listened to Cheng Jue patiently and then left without any rudeness.
His father sympathized with his newly married life and allowed him to take a half-day break.
But Cheng Xi was in a bad mood at the moment and didn't want to go back to Cheng Mansion directly.
He dismissed his attendants and walked aimlessly on the street for a long time alone. Finally, somehow, he walked into a jewelry store.
By the time he reacted, the shopkeeper had already brought him the jewelry he had chosen in a box with a smile on his face.
"The Second Young Master must have bought it for your wife. Congratulations to the Second Young Master."
Listening to the shopkeeper's sincere congratulations, Shi Li's face appeared in front of Cheng Xi's eyes, and the depression in his heart gradually dissipated a little.
He took the brocade box with a chuckle and thanked the shopkeeper.
Well, since I've already bought it, I might as well take it back and please Lili.