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Liu nodded in agreement. Both of them were experienced in needlework and embroidery, so they understood what Yun Jin meant as soon as she explained.

Yun Jin then drew a pattern for the cotton-padded trousers and handed it to Madam Sun. Pointing to the waistband on the pattern, she said, "These are cotton-padded trousers. You can add a pocket here and hang it around your neck with a strap to prevent it from falling down. Try making a set first, and modify it yourself if it doesn't fit. Buy new cotton and fabric, don't use old ones. I'll give you the money."

She took out another fifty-tael silver note from her sleeve and handed it to Madam Sun.

Sun took it and carefully put it into her bosom, her eyes a little red: "Miss, you are too good to us. We used to not even have enough to eat, but now we have food and clothes, and we even have work to do..." As she spoke, she raised her sleeve to wipe the corner of her eyes.

Yun Jin waved her hand, her tone indifferent: "Let's not talk about this anymore. It's fate that we met."

She glanced at the sky; the moon was already high in the sky. She stood up, pulled her cloak tighter, and said, "Go buy something good. Everyone should eat well. Don't worry about spending money. They need strength for their work, and they can't go hungry. Give Shi Yong the bill for everything; he'll show it to me later. It's getting late; I'm going now."

Sun and Liu thanked her profusely and saw her off to the alley entrance. Only after watching the carriage drive away did they turn back.

On the way back to the mansion after leaving the courtyard, Yun Jin's mind kept racing.

Liu Zhixue went to a mysterious house. The people living there were very vigilant, and the person who injured Shi Yong was ruthless, unlike ordinary guards.

The people in that house are probably not simple, and Liu Zhixue is more than just a mistress on the surface.

It's getting more and more complicated.

Yun Jin rubbed her temples, leaned against the carriage wall, and cursed inwardly, "Old man Yan, Tuoba Hui, you guys really tricked me. I could have just lay down and rested, but you tricked me into coming here to outwit and outmaneuver people."

As the carriage passed by a roast duck shop, a fragrant aroma wafted in, whetting Yun Jin's appetite. She then asked Chunxi to get out of the carriage and buy a roast duck, which she wrapped in oil paper and carried back into the carriage.

Upon returning to the Yun residence, Yun Jin alighted from the carriage and led Chunxi inside.

As she passed the gatehouse, she paused and casually asked, "Has Father returned?"

The gatekeeper bowed quickly and said, "Second Miss, Master has been back for a while now."

Yun Jin nodded and walked inside. Suddenly, she remembered something and lowered her voice to Chunxi, saying, "Go and find out where the steward who always goes by Father's side has been lately. It seems that the man who is always by Father's side is surnamed Chang."

Chunxi responded and turned to leave.

Yun Jin carried the roast duck toward Qing Shui Yuan. When she entered Qing Shui Yuan and lifted the curtain to go inside, the room was warm and cozy, and the heat emanating from the heated wall made her feel comfortable all over.

Yun Heting sat to Chu Wanqing's right, holding a teacup in his hand, and was talking about something.

Yunxiu sat opposite her. When she saw Yunjin come in, she glanced at her and said with a smile, "Second sister is back? You can't stay still in this cold weather. Come and warm up."

Her tone was concerned, and if it weren't for the goodwill rating above her head, Yun Jin would have believed it.

Yun Jin handed the roast duck to Qing He, asking her to heat it up and then slice and serve it later. Then she stepped forward and bowed to Chu Wanqing and Yun Heting, saying, "Godfather, Mother."

Chu Wanqing nodded and beckoned for her to sit down.

Yunxiu forced a smile and said with concern, "Second sister, you should go out less often. After all, you are now the second young lady of the Yun family..."

The implication was that Yun Jin was breaking the rules and would ruin her reputation.

Chu Wanqing glanced at Yunxiu and said in a calm tone, "I know Jin'er went out; I sent her. I told her to go to the shop and learn how to run it. She's different from you; Jin'er is passionate about business, and I don't see anything wrong with that."

Yunxiu was taken aback, her smile almost faltering. She bit her lip and said awkwardly, "Mother, I didn't mean anything by it. I was just trying to help my second sister, afraid people would gossip about her..."

Yun Heting cleared his throat, looked at Chu Wanqing, and said with a hint of disapproval, "Madam, although Jin'er isn't our biological daughter, we still have to think about her future. She is, after all, a girl, and it's best not to let her run around all the time. She will eventually get married, and what noble lady needs to personally run a business? If word gets out, people will think that our Yun family is mistreating her."

Yun Jin raised her head and looked at Yun Heting, her tone calm yet firm: "Thank you for your concern, Godfather. I don't want to marry into a wealthy family; I just want to do what I like. I think doing business is good; at least I can support myself without relying on others or having to be at their beck and call."

Chu Wanqing chimed in, her tone tinged with satisfaction: "I think this is a great idea. A young woman doesn't necessarily have to be confined to the inner quarters. With some skills to rely on, she won't be afraid to go anywhere."

Yun Heting frowned, as if about to say something.

Chu Wanqing glanced at him, her tone becoming somewhat indifferent: "Master, you just need to mind your own business. I will take care of Jin'er's affairs; you don't need to worry about them."

Yun Heting opened his mouth, about to speak, but Chu Wanqing interrupted him: "Master, have you raised the money for your donation?"

Yun Heting choked for a moment, then said awkwardly, "I've raised the funds."

Chu Wanqing didn't ask any further questions, and turned to Qinghe, saying, "Go and call Lang Ge'er over. Jin'er bought roast duck, so let him come and have some too."

Qinghe responded and left.

Before long, Yun Lang, wrapped in a thick cotton robe, walked in and bowed, saying, "Father, Mother, Eldest Sister, Second Sister."

Chu Wanqing waved her hand and instructed the servants to set out the meal.

Because she had just lost her temper, she ate her meal quietly.

After the meal, the maids cleared away the bowls and plates and replaced them with tea and snacks.

Yun Heting picked up his teacup, hesitated for a moment, and then spoke up: "Madam, when will you build one for my courtyard, that heated kang and heated wall? It's so cold in the study; I haven't slept well these past few days."

Yunxiu quickly followed, her voice tinged with grievance: "Mother, my room isn't as warm as yours."

Chu Wanqing said calmly, "We'll start building once we get the materials. If you're in a hurry, Master, you can buy the materials yourself."

Yun Heting choked for a moment, his face turning somewhat pale, but he didn't say anything more.

He put down his teacup, stood up, glanced at Chu Wanqing, and seeing that she didn't try to stop him, said, "I'll go back now."

Yunxiu tugged at Chu Wanqing and said coquettishly, "Mother, can I stay in your room? My room has a brazier, but it's not as warm as yours."

Chu Wan tapped her forehead and scolded, "You're so grown up now, why are you always bothering me? Just bear with it for a few days, and tomorrow I'll have the housekeeper go buy the materials. Once the materials are back, we'll start building."

Yunxiu had no choice but to reluctantly return to her own courtyard.

Yun Jin sat for a while longer before getting up to take her leave.

She had barely returned to the courtyard when Dongxue came back, walked up to her, and whispered, "Miss, we've found out."