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Jin Hu responded and turned to leave.

A short while later, a woman in her early twenties followed him in.

The woman was agile and had a cold face. She was dressed in dark, tight-fitting clothes. She bowed to Xiao Jingyan and said, "Your Highness."

Xiao Jingyan looked at her and said calmly, "Silver Fox, I bestow you upon Miss Yun of the Yun family. From now on, she will be your mistress."

Silver Fox was taken aback, then looked up: "Your Highness, shall I go and follow Miss Yun?"

As soon as she said it, she felt the air in the room suddenly turn several degrees colder.

She looked up and met Xiao Jingyan's cold eyes. She felt a chill and knew she had said the wrong thing, but she didn't know what she had done wrong.

Jin Hu quickly stepped forward and whispered, "Silver Fox, the prince isn't referring to the eldest daughter of the Yun family, but to the Yun family's newly adopted daughter, Miss Yun Jin. Don't mistake your master for someone else."

Silver Fox glanced at Xiao Jingyan and saw that his expression had softened slightly, so he knew he had guessed correctly.

She quickly clasped her hands in a fist and said, "Your subordinate obeys. Your subordinate swears to protect Miss Yun Jin with her life."

Xiao Jingyan then withdrew his gaze, his tone indifferent: "No one is allowed to harm her, especially while I'm away from the capital. As long as she's here, you're here. If she's not here, you don't need to come back."

Silver Fox's heart skipped a beat, knowing the weight of those words. She kowtowed deeply: "Your subordinate understands."

Xiao Jingyan waved his hand, "I'll go to the Yun family with Uncle Guan later."

Silver Fox responded with a "Yes" and stepped aside.

Xiao Jingyan then looked at Jin Hu: "Go to the storeroom and get that fox fur cloak. Have Uncle Guan take it to Miss Yun."

He turned to Guan Shan, "Uncle Guan, if she doesn't accept it, just say that I have already reported the heated kang and heated walls that she suggested to me to His Majesty, and His Majesty likes them very much. This cloak... is a reward for her on behalf of His Majesty."

Guan Shan nodded in agreement.

Soon, Jin Hu returned carrying a fox fur cloak, which turned out to be made from a whole fire fox pelt, with bright fur and a very soft feel.

Silver Fox took the cloak, carefully wrapped it in a bundle, and followed Guan Shan outside. When she reached the door, she turned back to look at Xiao Jingyan.

Xiao Jingyan had already picked up the official documents, as if nothing had happened.

Silver Fox withdrew his gaze, secretly wondering, "Just who is this Miss Yun Jin?"

The prince has never cared about anyone so much.

Yun Mansion.

Yun Jin was standing in front of the window of Jinshu Pavilion, touching the warm wall of fire, a smile on her lips.

The kang (heated brick bed) was already lit, and the room was warm and cozy, a completely different world from the outside.

Chunxi ran in: "Miss, Uncle Guan is back again, with a girl and a bundle."

Yun Jin was taken aback, and quickly walked outside.

After leaving the Jinshu Pavilion and passing through the corridor, Guan Shan could be seen standing in the front courtyard in the distance, followed by a young woman in dark, close-fitting clothes. She was tall and straight, with a cold and stern face and exceptionally sharp eyes, like an eagle.

She was carrying a bundle made of fine fabric, clearly not an ordinary item.

"Uncle Guan." Yun Jin stepped forward and gave a half-bow.

Guan Shan quickly returned the greeting and said with a smile, "Miss Yun, the Prince said that this Silver Fox girl is a gift for you, and she will stay by your side to serve you from now on. She is quite skilled and can protect your safety."

He stepped aside, and Silver Fox stepped forward, cupped his fists in a salute to Yun Jin, and said in a cool voice, "Silver Fox greets Miss."

Yun Jin sized up Silver Fox. This woman had an indescribable aura about her; she wasn't an ordinary maid, but more like... a secret guard.

"Your Highness is too kind," Yun Jin said calmly. "I am just a young lady from a humble family; why would I need someone to protect me? I dare not accept such a generous gift!"

Upon hearing this, Silver Fox shoved the bundle into Guan Shan's hands and knelt down before Yun Jin: "Miss, since the Prince has given me to you, if you do not accept me, Silver Fox has no choice but to die."

As he spoke, he kowtowed heavily.

Yun Jin quickly helped her up, saying, "Get up, I'll accept it."

Silver Fox then stood up and bowed deeply: "Miss, rest assured, you will be my master from now on, and you will be my only master."

Yun Jin nodded in satisfaction.

Seeing this, Guan Shan quickly handed the bundle in his hand to Yun Jin: "Miss Yun, this is what the Prince asked me to bring you. The Prince said that he has reported your suggestions about the heated kang and heated walls to His Majesty, and His Majesty likes them very much. This cloak is a gift from His Majesty to you."

Yun Jin opened a corner of the bundle, revealing bright red fox fur inside, its color vibrant and its texture as soft as water.

She was startled. The cloak, made entirely of fox fur, was incredibly valuable. Although it was said to be a gift from His Majesty, she knew in her heart that it must have belonged to Prince Yu himself.

"Uncle Guan, this is too valuable, I can't accept it." Yun Jin pushed the bundle back.

Guan Shan didn't accept it, but just smiled and said, "Miss Yun, the Prince said that this is His Majesty's reward. If you don't accept it, His Majesty will be displeased."

The emperor has already been brought up, so she has no choice but to accept it.

Yun Jin had no choice but to take the bundle and hand it to Chun happy.

She looked at Silver Fox, thought for a moment, and said, "Silver Fox, now that you're by my side, you can't be called that anymore. You have to be my maid like Chunxi and the others. From now on, you'll be called Dongmei."

She suddenly remembered the joke about Ma Dongmei and quickly said, "Let's call you Dongxue instead, it sounds better. Also, you can't wear this outfit, it's too eye-catching."

Silver Fox quickly bowed: "Thank you, Miss, for bestowing this name upon Winter Snow."

Yun Jin nodded and said to Chun Xi, "Take Dong Xue back first and find her some clothes to change into."

Chunxi replied "Yes," and said to Dongxue, "Sister, come with me. We're about the same size. I'll find you one of my clothes to change into. Also, let me tell you, the cotton-padded trousers that Miss taught us to make are really warm. I made an extra pair to change into, so I'll give them to you too..."

As the two walked further and further away, Guan Shan, with his sharp ears, overheard their conversation. He found Miss Yun's ideas quite novel and couldn't help but ask curiously, "Miss Yun, what exactly are those cotton-padded trousers that Miss Chunzi mentioned?"

Yun Jin thought for a moment and said, "They are trousers to wear, lined with cotton, so they fit snugly and are very warm. How about this, Uncle Guan, I have a maid named Qiuyi who is quite good at needlework. If you don't mind, I'll have her come back to your mansion with you and teach the servants how to make these cotton trousers. Once she's taught them, she can come back."

Guan Shan was overjoyed to hear this: "Thank you so much, Miss Yun. I see that the heated kang and walls in the mansion are almost finished. I will take my men back now. Miss Yun, could you please have someone call this Miss Qiuyi here?"

Yun Jin beckoned Qiu Yi over and whispered, "Go with Uncle Guan to Prince Yu's residence and teach them how to make cotton trousers. Remember, only teach them the craft; don't say anything you shouldn't. Come back as soon as you're done; don't linger."

Qiu Yi nodded in agreement: "Don't worry, Miss, I understand."

Guan Shan bid farewell to Qiu Yi and the group of craftsmen and left.

Yun Jin saw him off at the door and watched the carriage drive away. Just as she was about to turn around, she caught a glimpse of a figure flashing past at the alley entrance.