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Xiao Jingyan put down the folding book in his hand, looked up at him, and said, "Speak."

Jin Hu stood up and said in a low voice, "Yun Jin from the Yun family does indeed have connections with Qingping County. Back then, Liu Zhixue asked a distant relative from her maternal family to send Yun Jin to Qingping County. That family's surname is Yun, and their name is Yun Dahai. They are an ordinary farming family in Qingping County."

Xiao Jingyan tapped his fingers lightly twice on the table, without saying a word.

Jin Hu continued, "The Yun Dahai couple adopted her, and she can receive twenty taels of silver from Ruifeng Money Shop every month on the condition that as long as she doesn't starve to death, they can beat and scold her as they please."

Xiao Jingyan snorted coldly, "You're really willing to give that up." He paused and said, "Continue."

"Yun Dahai's family did not treat her well. From the age of five, she followed the neighbors to the mountains to pick wild vegetables and chop firewood. She was often hungry and cold, and was often beaten."

As he spoke, his voice lowered a few decibels, "Last month they wanted to marry her off to a local ruffian named Chen Wencai. That ruffian also received money on the condition that as long as she didn't leave Qingping County, she would receive five taels of silver every month."

Xiao Jingyan's gaze darkened, and his fingers stopped.

Jin Hu continued, "On her wedding day, she beat Chen Wencai and forced him to break off the engagement. She then went back and gave Yun Dahai's son a good beating, but I couldn't find out how she knew she was from the Yun family in the capital."

However, when she left Qingping County, she returned the token given to her by Ruifeng Money Exchange to Yun Dahai and Chen Wencai, instructing them to continue collecting money from Ruifeng Money Exchange. Her subordinates didn't understand why she did this.

Xiao Jingyan did not answer.

He remained silent for a while, then suddenly stood up, paced around the room a few times, and muttered, "I know what she wants to do."

Jin Hu was taken aback: "Sir, what do you mean?"

Xiao Jingyan didn't explain, but turned around and ordered, "Don't erase the traces from Qingping County."

Jin Hu was even more confused: "Sir, didn't you say you were going to erase it?"

"The past is the past, and the present is the present," Xiao Jingyan said calmly. "Not only do you not need to erase it, but you also need to lead those investigating her traces to Qingping County. If they can't find anything, you should help them out."

Jin Hu asked, puzzled, "Sir, didn't you say you were going to help her?"

Xiao Jingyan said calmly, "I'm helping her!"

Jin Hu opened his mouth, wanting to ask, but when he met Xiao Jingyan's calm and unwavering eyes, he swallowed his words back.

He had served Prince Yu for many years and knew that this man never did anything without a reason.

"Understood," he replied.

Xiao Jingyan then asked, "Is today her family recognition banquet?"

Jin Hu nodded: "Yes."

Xiao Yan stood up and straightened his clothes: "Go to my private treasury and bring me that string of pearls."

Jin Hu was taken aback: "Master, are you going to the Yun residence?"

Xiao Yan glanced at him: "No way?"

Jin Hu said awkwardly, "Sir, we don't have invitations..."

Xiao Yan snorted coldly, his tone indifferent: "I'm going out of respect for Yunhe Pavilion. Without an invitation, do you think he can turn me away?"

Jin Hu shrank back, not daring to say anything more, and turned to get the Eastern Pearl.

He took the pearl, then put it in an exquisite box. Prince Yu had already changed his clothes and was waiting at the door.

Jin Hu was taken aback. Why was their prince being so enthusiastic today?

What exactly is the relationship between Miss Yun Jin of the Yun family and the prince?

But he didn't dare ask, he could only follow along.

Xiao Jingyan led Jin Hu out of the Prince Yu's mansion and headed towards the Yun mansion.

Yun Heting was talking with several colleagues in the flower hall when the steward rushed in and whispered a few words in his ear.

"What?" Yun Heting suddenly stood up. "Prince Yu has arrived?"

The flower hall fell silent instantly, and everyone's eyes turned to him.

Yunheting didn't bother to explain and quickly walked out.

He was both surprised and delighted. Who was Prince Yu? The emperor's nephew, a prince with outstanding military achievements, a distinguished guest who was usually impossible to invite. Why would he come uninvited today?

He jogged all the way to the gate of the mansion and sure enough, he saw Prince Yu, Xiao Jingyan, standing outside. He was wearing a black cloak, tall and elegant, standing with his hands behind his back at the bottom of the steps, followed by Jin Hu, who was holding an exquisite brocade box in his hands.

"Your Highness, it is an honor to have you here. I have failed to greet you properly. Please forgive me!" Yun Heting hurriedly stepped forward, cupping his hands in a respectful bow.

Xiao Jingyan gave a light "hmm," stepped inside, and said casually, "I heard you've adopted a goddaughter, so I've come to join in the fun."

Yun Heting was flattered and nodded repeatedly, "Your Highness, please, please come in!"

He led Xiao Jingyan into the reception room and personally served him tea.

When the guests in the hall saw that Prince Yu had arrived, they all stood up and bowed.

Xiao Jingyan waved his hand, sat down in the main seat, and glanced at everyone indifferently without saying a word.

Just as I sat down, another announcement came from outside—

"His Highness the Third Prince has arrived!"

"His Highness the Fourth Prince has arrived!"

"His Highness the Fifth Prince has arrived!"

Yun Heting nearly dropped the teacup in his hand. He quickly put it down and went outside to greet them.

"Your subject, Yunheting, pays respects to His Highness the Third Prince, His Highness the Fourth Prince, and His Highness the Fifth Prince!"

The Third Prince, Xiao Yichen, waved his hand and walked straight inside.

The Fourth Prince, Xiao Yilin, smiled and said, "Lord Yun, there's no need for such formalities," before following him inside.

The Fifth Prince, Xiao Yifan, stopped and said gently, "Lord Yun, we heard that there is a joyous occasion at your residence today. My brothers and I have come uninvited and apologize for disturbing you."

Yun Heting hurriedly said, "Your Highness, you are too kind. It is my honor that Your Highnesses have come. Please, please come in!"

The atmosphere in the reception hall immediately changed when the three princes entered.

When the Third Prince sat down, everyone around him fell silent, not daring to speak loudly.

Yunheting stood aside, feeling a mix of surprise, joy, and panic.

The arrival of several princes at the same time—what an honor!

But he didn't understand why they had come. Was it for that adopted daughter?

Why would several princes personally make a trip for a country girl?

Xiao Jingyan sat in the main seat, holding a teacup, and glanced indifferently at the three princes before suddenly speaking, "Lord Yun, could you please call out your adopted daughter so that I may meet her?"

Yun Heting was taken aback, not expecting Prince Yu to make such a request.

He hesitated for a moment, feeling that this was somewhat inappropriate. After all, there was a difference between men and women. Although he didn't like this adopted daughter, it was a matter of his own reputation.

Seeing this, Jin Hu stepped forward and explained, "Lord Yun, what our Prince means is that we will inevitably be traveling outside in the future, so it's good to get to know people in advance to avoid misunderstandings when we meet."

Yunheting thought about it and realized it made sense.

He nodded and instructed the servant beside him, "Go and invite the Second Miss over."

[I have a question: If Prince Yu were the male lead, what kind of character would you want him to be? Aloof or a doting husband?]

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