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Yun Jin said in a low voice, "How could that be, Sister Mengyao? But today is, after all, the Princess's birthday. If we make a scene, we won't get any benefit. Let's just remember this debt for now and get our revenge when we have the chance."

Chen Mengyao bit her lip and finally nodded: "You're right. I'll swallow my anger for now."

Yun Jin's gaze inadvertently swept across the flower hall, and she suddenly saw Dong Xue mixed in with the maids.

Their eyes met for a moment, Yun Jin nodded slightly, and Dong Xue lowered her eyes, took the tea tray and walked a few steps to the side, disappearing into the crowd.

At this moment, the conversation among the noble ladies somehow shifted to the heated kang bed and the heated wall.

"Let me tell you, we've built heated brick beds and walls in our house. It's so warm inside that you can't even wear a coat," a girl in a pink dress said with a smile, her tone tinged with pride.

"We built one at our residence too," another girl chimed in. "I heard the idea came from a retainer named Fu Ping in His Highness Prince Yu's household. His Highness Prince Yu truly cares about the people; he even thought of something like this."

Upon hearing the name "Prince Yu," Ya Min's lips involuntarily curled up: "Cousin Yan is indeed kind-hearted. He often says that a general must not only be able to fight, but also have compassion for the people. He tried building these heated brick beds and walls in his own residence and found them effective, so he immediately petitioned his maternal uncle to promote them. In this way, I wonder how many fewer people will die this winter."

Several noble ladies quickly echoed:

"His Highness Prince Yu is truly a man of great benevolence and righteousness."

Yunxiu sat to the side, but couldn't manage a smile.

She picked up the teacup, took a sip, then put it down, her fingers unconsciously fiddling with the lid.

Although Chu Wanqing had been more amiable towards her these past two days, the heated kang bed in her room was still not built, so she could only force a smile and nod along with everyone else to say that it was warm.

Gao Shan noticed that Yun Xiu's expression was off and assumed that she was angry with Yun Jin. Her eyes lit up, and wanting to stand up for her, she looked at Yun Jin with a smile: "Miss Yun, I heard that you are from the countryside? What is the countryside like? I have never been there. Tell me about it."

His tone was full of curiosity, but his eyes were clearly mocking.

Yun Jin glanced at her and said indifferently, "What's so great about the countryside? It has fields, mountains, trees, and rivers. What, the capital doesn't have these?"

These words, neither too soft nor too harsh, left Gao Shan speechless. She opened her mouth, unsure how to respond.

Seeing Yun Jin in a difficult position, Yun Xiu's mood immediately improved, and she smiled as she came to Gao Shan's rescue: "Second sister, please tell us about it. We really don't know what life in the countryside is like, it would be good to broaden our horizons."

Ya Min chimed in, raising an eyebrow: "Yeah, what can't we say? Tell us."

To curry favor with Ya Min, Xiao Ya chimed in, "Miss Yun, please tell us about it. Let us broaden our horizons."

Seeing that someone was backing her up, Gao Shan perked up again and laughed, "Yes, we're in the capital every day, reading, writing, and painting, so naturally we're different from you. Tell us about your life, and we'll hear something new."

Chen Mengyao sneered and said slowly, "Miss Gao, you make such a grand statement about not being able to distinguish between the five grains. I've really learned something new."

Gao Shan's expression changed, and she was about to retort when Yun Jin suddenly sighed, feigning reminiscence, and exaggeratedly said, "Speaking of which, the place I stayed was really different from the capital. The cars there didn't need horses; they could run on their own. The buildings there were incredibly tall, some dozens of stories high. When you stood on top and looked down, you looked like an ant. There were also ladders that you didn't have to climb; you just pressed a button and you could go up by yourself. People could even fly in the sky."

She spoke with great seriousness, her eyes filled with memories.

The young ladies listened, stunned. Xiao Ya curled her lip in disdain: "Nonsense. How could a person possibly ascend to heaven?"

Yun Jin looked at her, blinked, and said calmly, "You believed me when I said I came from the countryside, didn't you? So why don't you believe me when I say people can fly?"

She was clearly telling the truth, but they just wouldn't believe her, and there was nothing she could do about it.

Chen Mengyao, who was standing next to her, burst out laughing.

The noble ladies then realized that Yun Jin was indirectly criticizing them for blindly following others and believing whatever they were told.

Yun Jin: ...No, that's not true. Isn't that what modern cities are like?

Xiao Ya was so angry she didn't know what to say, pointing at Yun Jin: "You...you're talking nonsense!"

"I'm telling the truth, believe it or not." Yun Jin stood up, took Chen Mengyao's hand, and smiled slightly at her: "Sorry, I can't keep you company any longer. I have to go find my mother."

After saying that, she turned and left, and Chen Mengyao followed her, unable to suppress the smile on her face.

At this moment, at the entrance of the flower hall, Chen, the eldest daughter-in-law of the Chu family, walked in. She first bowed to the Princess and presented her congratulatory gift. The Princess smiled and nodded, then had her maid lead her to her seat.

Yun Jin walked over quickly and called out with a smile, "Auntie."

Madam Chen took her hand, looked her up and down, and asked with concern, "Jin'er, where is your mother?"

Although her mother-in-law didn't say it, she had a pretty good idea that this girl's relationship with the family was probably more than just a distant relative, so she was extremely polite to Yun Jin.

Yun Jin pointed to the left side of the flower hall: "Over there."

Chen looked up and saw Chu Wanqing sitting with Wang, Li, and a group of ladies talking. She smiled and walked over.

Yun Jin and Chen Mengyao followed her over.

"Wanqing." Madam Chen sat down next to Chu Wanqing and greeted everyone with a smile.

Madam Wang then took Yun Jin's hand and made her sit down beside her, smiling as she said to the ladies, "This girl is also my goddaughter. She's sensible and filial, and my mother adores her."

The ladies all looked at Yun Jin with a scrutinizing gaze.

Unexpectedly, this little girl not only recognized Chu Wanqing as her godmother, but also recognized Madam Wang, the eldest daughter-in-law of the Zheng family, as her godmother.

Seeing that Yun Jin's appearance seemed to resemble that of General Chu's wife, they couldn't help but wonder if she was Chu Wanqing's illegitimate daughter, but the age didn't seem to match up.

Wang introduced Yun Jin to each of them, and Yun Jin greeted them in turn.

Everyone smiled and praised Yunjin, saying she was dignified and elegant...

Yun Jin's gaze swept across their faces, clearly seeing the favorability ratings above each of their heads.

There are positive and negative, high and low, and I know in my heart that not all of these people's goodwill is sincere.

After exchanging greetings, Yun Jin and Chen Mengyao sat down to the side and listened to the ladies talk.

"This winter is really cold, but thankfully the heated kang and walls have been built, so we can finally stay indoors," Wang said with emotion.

Madam Chen nodded: "Yes, we have built heated brick beds and walls in our mansion. Even the old lady says that she doesn't need to hold a hand warmer all day long anymore."

"I heard this idea came from a retainer of His Highness Prince Yu's household? What's his name? Fu Ping?" another lady asked.

Lady Gao, the wife of Grand Commandant Gao, said, "Yes, I heard that His Highness Prince Yu promoted it in the northern border, and even the Emperor praised it."

The ladies chatted about the latest news in the capital, and one of them said, "Have you heard? Yesterday, a fake Taoist priest appeared in the capital, claiming to be Master Yuxu. He went around saying that young ladies had the destiny of a phoenix and swindled a lot of money. The Jingzhao Prefecture arrested him, but after interrogation, they found out he was just a charlatan."