The legitimate daughter returns to the capital and embarks on a splendid life, tearing apart the fak

Unbeknownst to Yunxiu, her every move had already been reported to Chu Wanqing.

Now, apart from the few people around her, most of the people in the backyard have been replaced by Chu Wanqing's people.

Whatever happens in the manor, it may be hidden from others, but it cannot be hidden from Chu Wanqing.

Ever since she learned that her daughter had been switched, she had thoroughly investigated everyone in the backyard, keeping those she trusted and replacing those she didn't.

When she heard that Yunxiu had Granny Qi pawn her things and even secretly took two bolts of brocade out, she sneered, "Let her be."

She turned her head and said to Yun Jin with disappointment, "See? She's not her own child after all, but she loves someone else's mother."

Yun Jin smiled without saying a word.

Yunxiu was raised by Chu Wanqing herself, so she can say whatever she wants, but it's best if I don't get involved.

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Before dinner, Yun Jin prepared medicine for Yun Lang and watched him drink it before the siblings walked together to Qing Shui Yuan.

When the two arrived, Yunxiu was already there and was sitting next to Chu Wanqing talking.

Seeing Yun Jin and Yun Lang enter, she immediately stood up to greet them, her tone exceptionally warm: "Second sister, you've come at the perfect time! I was just discussing with Mother what clothes and jewelry you should wear for the family reunion banquet tomorrow. Come and take a look."

Yun Jin glanced at her, then at Chu Wanqing. Chu Wanqing nodded slightly, and she smiled and walked over to sit down on the other side of Chu Wanqing.

Yunxiu had already had several sets of clothes and boxes of jewelry laid out. Pointing to the crimson jacket, she said, "Second sister, I think this one is good. The color is festive, and it's perfect for the family reunion banquet tomorrow. Paired with this set of red gold and ruby ​​headdress, it's sure to look beautiful."

Yun Jin looked at the dress, then at the headdress, but didn't speak immediately.

That headdress, made of pure gold and inlaid with rubies, was indeed very valuable, but paired with the crimson dress, it was a bit too ostentatious.

Although she is the main character tomorrow, she is still a junior, so it would be inappropriate for her to dress too formally.

Chu Wanqing picked up her teacup, took a sip, and said calmly, "That set of headdresses is too expensive. Jin'er is too young to carry it off. She can wear the light purple dress, paired with the white jade and amethyst headdresses."

Yunxiu's smile froze for a moment, and she said awkwardly, "Mother is right, I didn't think it through."

Chu Wanqing ignored her and looked only at Yun Jin, saying gently, "Jin'er, what do you think?"

Yun Jin nodded: "Mother made a good choice, I will listen to Mother."

Chu Wanqing smiled with satisfaction and told Qiuyi to take the clothes and jewelry back to Jinshu Pavilion for safekeeping.

Yunxiu sat to the side, watching Chu Wanqing's gentle and considerate manner towards Yun Jin, feeling both bitter and aching.

It's just adopting a goddaughter, why give her such a high status? Won't it overshadow your own legitimate daughter in the future?

She bit her lip, suppressing her resentment, and forced a smile back onto her face: "Second sister, if you're nervous at the family reunion banquet tomorrow, just come with me. I've attended many banquets like this, so I have experience."

Before Yun Jin could speak, Chu Wanqing said, "Tomorrow, you just need to take good care of your girlfriends. Jin'er will come with me."

Yunxiu's smile almost faltered. She lowered her head, picked up her teacup, and took a sip to conceal her true feelings.

Yunlang sat to one side, looking at this and that, and suddenly asked, "Mother, may I sit next to you tomorrow?"

Chu Wanqing patted his head and smiled, "Of course you can. You're not feeling well, so you don't need to entertain the guests. Tomorrow you can sit next to your mother."

Yun Lang nodded happily and looked at Yun Jin: "Okay, my second sister and I will protect Mother on either side."

Chu Wanqing glanced at Yun Jin, her eyes filled with a smile: "Alright, our Lang-ge'er will protect his mother."

Yunxiu held the teacup, her knuckles turning white. Was this a way to push her out?

She took a deep breath, suppressed her surging emotions, put down her teacup, and smiled, "Mother, I know most of the young ladies who are coming tomorrow. I'll take care of them for you; you just need to keep my second sister company."

Chu Wanqing glanced at her and nodded: "It's good that you have the intention. But don't be stubborn. Say what you should say, and don't say what you shouldn't say."

Yunxiu nodded obediently: "Mother, don't worry, I understand."

As the mother and her children were talking, Yunheting returned.

He was in a rare good mood today.

When the invitations for the family reunion banquet were sent out, colleagues heard that the Yun family had become related to the Grand Tutor's mansion, and they all offered their congratulations, their words becoming more polite.

Although he disliked Yun Jin, this adopted daughter who appeared out of nowhere, he was ultimately the one who benefited from it by connecting with the Grand Tutor's family's network of connections.

He changed his clothes in the front yard and then went to Qingshui Garden.

Upon seeing him enter, Yunxiu and Yunlang stood up and bowed, while Yunjin also stood up and respectfully called out "Godfather".

Yunheting waved his hand and sat down in the main seat.

He picked up his teacup, took a sip, and looked at Chu Wanqing, his tone somewhat consultative: "Madam, tomorrow the palace will hold a victory celebration banquet for Prince Yu, and His Majesty has decreed that all officials and their families should attend. Why don't you take Xiu'er with you?"

Chu Wanqing glanced at him: "Where are Lang'er and Jin'er?"

Yun Heting looked troubled: "The invitation from the palace didn't have their names on it. Lang Ge'er has never been in good health. If he were to pass on his illness to a nobleman in the palace, we wouldn't be able to explain ourselves."

Chu Wanqing's expression darkened: "What about Jin'er? She's perfectly healthy, why can't she go?"

Yun Heting opened his mouth, but for a moment he didn't know how to respond.

He wanted to say that Yun Jin was just an adopted daughter and it was inappropriate to bring her to such an occasion, but when he met Chu Wanqing's gaze, he swallowed his words.

Before he could speak, Chu Wanqing said, "Jin'er is already a daughter of the Yun family. It's time to take her out to see the world. After the family recognition banquet tomorrow, she will rightfully be the second young lady of the Yun family. Why can't she go to the celebration banquet in the palace?"

Yun Heting said awkwardly, "That's not what I meant...it's just that her name wasn't on the post..."

Chu Wanqing sneered, "You, a dignified Vice Minister of Rites, can't even handle this simple matter?"

Yun Heting hesitated for a moment, then said, "It's not entirely impossible..." He thought for a moment, then turned to Yun Jin and passed the buck, "Jin'er, would you like to go?"

Yun Jin didn't want to get involved, but when he asked, she smiled faintly and said, "I'll listen to my mother."

Yun Heting hadn't expected Yun Jin to bring up the same topic again, and was at a loss for words when Yun Xiu spoke up from the side: "Father, Second Sister is already a young lady in our household, so it's only right that we take her. If Second Sister can't go, then I won't go either; I'll stay home and keep Second Sister company."

That was a beautifully said statement, and even Chu Wanqing glanced at her twice.

Yun Heting frowned, about to say something, when Yunxiu added, "Father, think about it. The family recognition banquet will just be held tomorrow, and there will be a banquet in the palace tonight. If you only take me and not Second Sister, what will outsiders think? They'll think our family doesn't acknowledge this daughter."

Yun Heting really didn't want to take Yun Jin along, but after Yun Xiu said that, he couldn't refuse.

Chu Wanqing seized the opportunity and said, "Xiu'er is right. If you can't change the invitation, I'll go talk to Mother and have her take Jin'er with her. There should be room for an invitation from the General's Mansion, right?"