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Upon hearing this, Yun Lang's eyes lit up, and he immediately stood up and bowed deeply to Chu Wanqing: "Mother, on behalf of those suffering and freezing people, thank you for your kindness."

Chu Wanqing couldn't help but chuckle: "You silly child, you should thank yourself."

Yun Jin sat to the side, looking at her younger brother's radiant face, and couldn't help but speak:

"Lang-ge, I'll donate one too. In your name."

Yun Lang was taken aback for a moment, then bowed to Yun Jin and said, "Yun Lang thanks you for your kindness, Sister."

"Alright, that's enough." Chu Wanqing patted his arm with a smile and called out, "Chunxi, serve the meal."

Soon, the bowls of rice were served. After the three of them finished their dinner, Yun Jin and Yun Lang got up to say goodbye and returned to their respective courtyards.

Inside the Jinshu Pavilion, Granny Jin had already gone to sleep.

Yun Jin walked to her bedside, tucked the blanket around her, and sat by the bed for a while.

Inside the Jinshu Pavilion, Granny Jin was sitting at the table drinking porridge. When she saw Yun Jin enter, her eyes lit up. She put down her bowl and waved to Yun Jin, "Nannan, come quickly. I saved some roast duck for you."

She pointed to a small dish on the table with a few pieces of duck meat in it.

Yun Jin felt a warmth in her heart, walked over and sat down beside her, smiling as she said, "Grandma, I've already eaten, please eat."

Grandma Jin shook her head, pushed the plate in front of Yun Jin, and stubbornly said, "No, this was saved for you. You eat it."

Seeing Granny Jin's stubborn gaze, Yun Jin had no choice but to pick up a piece of duck meat, take a bite, and say with a smile, "Delicious. Thank you, Granny."

Grandma Jin nodded in satisfaction.

……

In Qingshui Garden, Chu Wanqing was leaning against the kang (a heated brick bed) looking at account books when she suddenly heard Bitao outside shout, "Master, Miss!"

Immediately afterwards, Yunxiu followed Yunheting in.

Chu Wanqing glanced at him, then at Yunxiu who had followed her in, and asked calmly, "Why did you all come back together?"

Yun Heting said, "I met him at the entrance."

Chu Wanqing didn't press further, but instead asked, "Have you eaten?"

"I've already eaten," Yunheting said.

Yunxiu nodded and replied softly, "I've already eaten."

Chu Wanqing looked at Yunxiu, her gaze lingering on her face for a moment, and said, "Xiu'er, go to your maternal grandparents' house tomorrow. Your maternal grandmother misses you and sent someone today to ask me to take you back tomorrow."

Yunxiu looked up and said happily, "It just so happens that I also miss my maternal grandmother."

Chu Wanqing said, "Okay, go back and get some rest. We'll leave after breakfast tomorrow."

Yunxiu responded cheerfully, curtsied, and turned to leave the room.

Yunheting sat in the chair, but showed no intention of leaving.

Chu Wanqing glanced at him: "Is there anything else, sir?"

Yun Heting cleared his throat, his tone slightly tentative: "Madam, would you like me to accompany you back to the General's Mansion tomorrow?"

Chu Wanqing picked up her teacup, took a sip, and said unhurriedly, "Master is busy with official duties, so there's no need to trouble yourself. I'll take Xiu'er and Jin'er with me."

Yun Heting chuckled awkwardly, moved closer to her, and reached out to pull her closer: "Wanqing, I haven't spent time with you for a while. Tonight, I'll stay and keep you company."

Chu Wanqing said calmly, "No need, Master. I've been feeling tired these past two days and need some peace and quiet. You should go to Zhilan's place instead."

Yun Heting withdrew his hand, hesitated for a moment, and then asked, "Madam, have we not yet purchased the materials for building the heated walls and kang beds? If it's possible to build them in the servants' quarters, should we build them for them as well?"

He actually wanted to talk about his and Yunxiu's room, but fearing Chu Wanqing would refuse, he took a roundabout approach.

Chu Wanqing said calmly, "I've bought them. I can buy them back tomorrow, and I'll have them all built in the next two days."

"I'm sorry to trouble you, Madam," Yun Heting said insincerely. Seeing that she genuinely didn't want him to stay, he had no choice but to get up and take his leave.

The room fell silent.

Qinghe walked in and whispered, "Madam, Master has left."

Chu Wanqing hummed in agreement, leaned back on the kang (a heated brick bed), closed her eyes, and rubbed her temples.

Yunxiu wants to marry the Fifth Prince, so let her marry him. The more glamorous her marriage, the harder she'll fall when she crashes down.

From the moment she learned the truth, she no longer treated Yunxiu as her daughter, but merely as a pawn, a pawn that would send Yunheting and the Yun family into the abyss.

"Qinghe, prepare some of the young lady's favorite snacks for breakfast tomorrow."

Qinghe was taken aback, looked up at Chu Wanqing, and replied, "Yes."

Chu Wanqing closed her eyes again. She would continue with the charade she had to play.

The next morning, after the three of them had breakfast, Chu Wanqing led Yun Jin and Yun Xiu towards the General's Mansion.

The carriage arrived at the general's mansion quickly.

When Lan Ying saw Yun Xiu approaching, she warmly took her hand and spoke with great concern:

"Let your grandmother take a look. You've lost weight. Has your mother not been taking good care of you?"

Yunxiu said coquettishly, "Grandmother, I missed you so much. Mother is very good to me; it's just that I haven't been eating enough lately."

Lan Ying smiled and patted her hand, then looked at Yun Jin: "Jin'er is here too."

Yun Jin stepped forward, bowed, and called out "Grandmother." Lan Ying nodded and gave a faint "Mmm."

Seeing this, Yunxiu became even more smug. Sure enough, her maternal grandmother was still closer to her.

Chu Wanqing followed behind, watching her mother's attitude, and couldn't help but laugh to herself; her mother's acting was better than her own.

Lan Ying performed with even greater enthusiasm, instructing her maid, "Go and bring the freshly made osmanthus cake from the kitchen; the young lady loves it. Also, bring the box of candied fruit that was presented as tribute from the south, and give it to the young lady."

Yun Jin sat quietly to the side, holding her teacup and sipping slowly, as if she hadn't heard anything.

After returning from court at the foot of Chu Duan Mountain, he changed into casual clothes and strode into the main hall.

Upon seeing Yunxiu, his eyes lit up, and he said with a smile, "Xiu'er is here? Let your grandfather take a look."

Yunxiu quickly stood up and bowed, sweetly calling out "Grandfather".

Chu Duanshan patted her shoulder and laughed, "Okay, okay. Come back and visit often; your grandmother often talks about you."

Yunxiu nodded: "Okay. Grandfather, as long as you don't mind my antics, I will definitely come back to visit you and Grandmother often."

"Alright." Chu Duanshan laughed heartily, then looked at Yun Jin, "Jin'er, you should also visit your maternal grandmother often."

Yun Jin also stood up and bowed, saying, "Yes, maternal grandfather."

Lan Ying sat to the side, watching her husband's affectionate manner towards Yunxiu, and she could hardly contain her smile.

When Yunxiu wasn't looking, she glared fiercely at Chu Duanshan. Chu Duanshan felt a little confused, touched his nose, and didn't know what he had done wrong.

After lunch, Chu Wanqing prepared to take her leave, and Lan Ying gave Yunxiu a bunch of things, including fabrics and jewelry.

But he only gave Yun Jin a small box.

Before leaving, Chu Duanshan saw Yunxiu off at the second gate and told her to come back and visit often.

Chu Duanshan returned to the main hall and saw Lan Ying sitting on the kang (a heated brick bed), her face so dark it could wring water out of it.

He walked over, puzzled, and sat down beside her. "Madam, what's wrong? You were fine just a moment ago, why are you suddenly unhappy?"

Lan Ying glared at him but said nothing.

Chu Duanshan was bewildered by her glare. He scratched his head and asked, "Madam, what did I say wrong?"

Lan Ying snorted coldly. "You can't even tell which one is your real grandson and which one is fake, and you still want to ask me where I went wrong?"

Meanwhile, Yun Jin followed Chu Wanqing back to the Yun residence. As soon as they passed the second gate, Chunxi came to greet them, saying urgently, "Miss, something has happened."