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Yun Jin raised her head, looked at Chu Wanqing, and said calmly, "I've always been in Qingping County. They plotted to marry me off to that scoundrel Chen Wencai. He treated me badly. I gave birth to his daughter, but I suffered severe bleeding during childbirth and could no longer have children. Later, he took a concubine, and from then on, he would beat and scold me at the drop of a hat. The year you were beheaded, my daughter and I also died."

The room was so quiet you could hear a pin drop.

Chu Wanqing trembled all over. She opened her mouth, but after a long while, she reached out and pulled Yun Jin into her arms, holding her tightly as if afraid that she would disappear in the next second.

"My poor daughter... my poor daughter..."

Yun Jin leaned against her chest, remaining silent. She knew these words were too cruel, but she had to say them. Only by letting Chu Wanqing know the ending of her past life could she completely let go of those pointless acts of kindness and hesitation.

Wanqing cried for a long time before wiping away her tears, raising her head with a cold, resolute look in her eyes: "You're right. Whether we drive her out of the manor or neglect her, it won't ease the hatred in our hearts. And Yun Heting, even a divorce won't solve my hatred. He ruined my life!"

She gritted her teeth and said, word by word, "We must not let them go. Yun Heting, Liu Zhixue, Yun Xiu, and the Fifth Prince, none of them will escape."

Yun Jin nodded: "Therefore, Mother must treat her even better. Only when the Fifth Prince feels that Yun Xiu has your financial support and the support of his maternal grandparents' family will he be determined to marry her."

Chu Wanqing took a deep breath and slowly nodded: "I know what to do. I'm just sorry to have to trouble you."

Yun Jin shook her head: "Mother, I'm not wronged. I'm very happy to be able to stay by your side now, along with Lang Ge'er, my maternal grandparents, and so on. Compared to my previous life, I feel much better."

Upon hearing this, Chu Wanqing's tears fell again: "Jin'er, don't worry, it won't be long."

Yun Jin leaned gently against her, and for the first time, the hearts of the mother and daughter were so close.

After a long while, Yun Jin straightened up and said softly, "Mother, I'm going back now. That old woman is still waiting for me; she's afraid she won't be able to appease Chunxi and the others."

Chu Wanqing nodded, took her hand and gave her a few more instructions before letting go.

When Yun Jin returned to Jinshu Pavilion, she saw the old lady standing at the entrance of the main house, looking expectantly in her direction as soon as she entered the courtyard.

Chunxi followed behind, looking helpless, and whispered, "Miss, you're finally back. Grandma won't come inside; she insists on waiting for you."

Yun Jin walked over quickly. When the old lady saw her, her eyes lit up. She took Yun Jin's hand and said in a slightly aggrieved voice, "Nannan, why did you only come back now? I thought you didn't want me anymore."

Yun Jin took her hand and coaxed her gently, "Mother-in-law, I'm going to say a few words to Mother. How could I not want you? Come on, let's go inside."

The old lady was relieved and followed Yun Jin into the house.

Yun Jin had her sit in a chair and instructed the maids to bring up the food.

The old lady still had the same old habit: she wanted to sit next to Yun Jin and would only eat if Yun Jin served her food.

As Yun Jin served her food, she asked, "Grandma, do you remember your surname?"

"What's your surname...what's your surname..." The old lady thought for a long time, then suddenly blurted out a word, "Jin...oh dear, I can't remember!"

Yun Jin saw a line of text suddenly appear above her head: "Jin Min: Favorability 65%".

Is this...so sudden?

It turns out the old lady's surname was Jin. But nowadays, most women take their husbands' surnames, so even if you know her name, you still can't tell whose wife she is.

"Grandma Jin," Yun Jin called tentatively, "Is Jin your surname?"

The old lady thought for a long time, then shook her head: "I don't remember."

"It's okay, if you can't remember, then don't think about it. Let's eat first."

After the meal, Yun Jin coaxed her to sit down in a chair and said softly, "Grandma, I'll paint a picture for you. Would you please sit still?"

Grandma Jin nodded obediently and sat quietly without moving.

Yun Jin took a piece of paper, laid it on the table, took out a charcoal pencil, and began to draw a portrait of the old lady.

She used simple line drawings, the lines were concise yet expressive, and the portrait was completed in no time.

After finishing the painting, Yun Jin gave Granny Jin a calming pill, and the old lady soon fell asleep.

Yun Jin had Chunxi and Qiuyi carry her to the kang (a heated brick bed), then took out silver needles and began acupuncture. After the acupuncture, she fed the old woman some spiritual spring water, hoping it would help repair her brain tissue and restore her memory.

Then, she called Dongxue over and handed her the portrait: "Dongxue, this old lady's surname is Jin, and her name is Jin Min. Go and check if any elderly woman surnamed Jin has recently gone missing in the capital. She has a bad memory, and her family must be very worried."

Dongxue took the portrait and looked at it, somewhat excited: "Miss, what style of painting is this? I've never seen it before. Could you teach me?"

Yun Jin drew a simple sketch, thinking to herself that this was a later style of painting, passed down from the West. She couldn't explain it, so she could only make up an excuse: "This is something I figured out myself, just a simplified version of the painting method. It's actually quite simple."

She didn't want to dwell on the topic any longer, and added, "There's one more thing. His Highness Prince Yu said those people from Qingping County should arrive in the capital in the next couple of days. Please keep an eye on them for me. Tell me when they arrive, where they'll stay, and who they'll meet."

Xiao Jingyan had someone investigate; she didn't need to explain, and she believed Dongxue knew who to look for.

Dongxue tucked the portrait into her bosom and nodded, saying, "Understood. Miss, is there anything we need to do with them?"

Yun Jin thought for a moment, then took out two packets of medicine powder from her sleeve and handed them to her: "Don't touch them for now. Keep them safe, and I'll let you know when you need them."

Dongxue took the powder without asking any questions, put it in her bosom, clasped her hands in a fist salute, and withdrew.

Yun Jin had a bed brought over and placed next to Granny Jin. She had a feeling that the old lady was no ordinary person, and she didn't feel comfortable letting her live alone, nor did she feel comfortable letting her live with the servants.

The next morning, when Yun Jin opened her eyes, Granny Jin was already awake and sitting on the bed, staring at her without moving.

Yun Jin was startled; she had slept very soundly that night. Fortunately, the old lady meant her no harm.

She rubbed her eyes and said, "Grandma, why are you awake so early?"

When Grandma Jin saw her open her eyes, she smiled happily: "Little girl, it's so warm in this room, I slept so well."

Yun Jin smiled at her: "Mother-in-law, it's good that you slept well. How about I take you out for a walk today?"

Grandma Jin clapped her hands happily: "Great, as long as I'm with my little girl, I'm fine with going anywhere."

Hearing the commotion outside the door, Qiuyi hurriedly brought in hot water to help Yunjin and Granny Jin wash up.

After the meal, Yun Jin greeted Chu Wanqing and then took Granny Jin, Chunxi, and Xia Hong by carriage to their door.