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Yun Jin shook her head and said softly, "Sister, there's no need for thanks between us. Now that I've acknowledged you as my sister, we're family. If you're doing well, I'll have another powerful backer in the future. Consort Zheng has been so arrogant in the mansion for so long; it's time to let her know who the real mistress of this mansion is."

Shen Qingyun nodded vigorously and gripped Yun Jin's hand tightly: "Okay, little sister, don't worry. I won't let Zheng Yu and her sisters cause you trouble for long."

Yun Jin laughed. "Zheng Yu, I've planted a bunch of landmines for you. Let's see if you can withstand them."

The two chatted for a while longer before Shen Qingyun rose to take her leave, telling Yun Jin to rest early, as she needed to visit her mother and grandmother at Jingxin Nunnery the next day. Yun Jin saw her to the door, closed it, and sat by the window, gazing at the moonlight outside, but her mind remained restless. What should she say to her mother and grandmother tomorrow? How should she say it? She thought for a long time until the third watch of the night struck, before finally drifting off to sleep.

The two talked for a while longer before returning to their respective rooms to rest.

Yun Jin was going to visit her mother and maternal grandmother at Jingxin Nunnery the next day. But when she returned to her room and looked at the moonlight outside the window, she couldn't calm her mind.

What should she say to her mother and grandmother tomorrow? How should she say it? She thought about it for a long time until the third watch of the night struck, and then she finally drifted off to sleep.

After leaving Shen Qingyun's hot spring villa, Prince Yu sped back to the city and headed straight for the Auxiliary General's Mansion. He did not enter through the main gate, but through the side gate, and arrived at Chu Duanshan's study.

Upon seeing him, Chu Duanshan stepped forward and bowed, saying, "I was unaware of Your Highness's arrival..."

Xiao Jingyan quickly stepped forward to help him up. This was his future wife's maternal grandfather, and he dared not accept his courtesy: "General Chu, please don't stand on ceremony. Jingyan has come to visit so late at night because I have important matters to discuss."

He deliberately avoided using "this king" as a way of preparing for a future change in status.

Chu Duanshan paused for a moment, then looked at him with a puzzled expression: "What does Your Highness wish to discuss?"

Xiao Jingyan stepped forward and whispered, "It's related to Yun Jin."

Chu Duanshan was overjoyed: "You mean, she's still alive?"

Xiao Jingyan nodded, a smile playing on his lips. "She has some words she wants me to convey to Old Madam Chu. Could you take me to see her?"

Chu Duanshan repeatedly said, "Yes, yes, please come in quickly."

Having said that, she couldn't wait to walk outside first, and Xiao Jingyan hurriedly followed behind.

The two quickly arrived at Lan Ying's courtyard. Chu Duanshan didn't bother to announce their arrival and directly led Xiao Jingyan into the house.

Lan Ying was pacing on the ground when she saw him come in. Just as she was about to speak, she suddenly caught sight of Xiao Jingyan behind him. She glared at Chu Duanshan, covered her head, and pretended to be weak as she called out, "Mingyue, help me lie down quickly, I'm a little dizzy."

As she spoke, she moved toward the couch, not forgetting to say to Xiao Jingyan, "I was unaware of His Highness Prince Yu's arrival. Please forgive me for not being able to rise and greet him. I apologize for my rudeness."

Xiao Jingyan couldn't help but laugh, but didn't expose him, quickly waving his hand: "Old Madam, there's no need for such formality. I'm bothering you so late at night because I have important matters to discuss. Could you please have the servants leave?"

Lan Ying was taken aback when she heard his words. She looked at Chu Duanshan and saw him nod at her. She then waved her hand and told Mingyue to take the people out.

After the door closed, she looked at Xiao Jingyan and asked, puzzled, "I wonder what important matter brings Your Highness here so late at night?"

Xiao Jingyan then said in a low voice, "Grandma, Yun Jin asked me to bring you a message."

Lan Ying sat up abruptly, forgetting that she had just said she was dizzy, and exclaimed in surprise, "Jin'er is really still alive?"

Previously, it was just speculation, and a huge weight was hanging over my heart. Now that it has been said by Prince Yu himself, that weight has finally been lifted.

Xiao Jingyan nodded and lowered his voice, saying, "She is indeed still alive. She said she wants to meet with you and Madam Yun at Jingxin Nunnery tomorrow at noon. She also hopes that the news of her being alive will not be told to anyone for the time being."

Lan Ying quickly pressed, "Where is she now? How did she survive? Was she injured?"

Chu Duanshan asked excitedly, "Isn't she planning to come back?"

Seeing the two elderly people's anxious expressions, Xiao Jingyan smiled and said, "Grandma, you can let her tell you the details tomorrow. She's fine and not injured at all, so don't worry."

Lan Ying and Chu Duanshan exchanged a glance, then quickly nodded in agreement. After asking a few more questions, Xiao Jingyan answered them one by one before getting up to take his leave.

Chu Duanshan saw him to the door, and Xiao Jingyan turned back and said, "General, please wait. It's windy tonight, so don't see me off any further."

Chu Duanshan stood at the door, watching his figure disappear into the night. He stood there for a while before turning back.

Lan Ying was pacing back and forth in the room. Seeing him return, she sighed and said, "I wonder how much suffering that girl has endured. Tell me, where is she now? Why didn't she send someone to deliver a message herself, instead making Prince Yu come all this way? Did Prince Yu save her?"

Chu Duanshan looked at her and said helplessly, "Alright, don't think about it so much. No matter what, it's a good thing that this girl is alive. When you see her tomorrow, just ask her about it."

Lan Ying nodded excitedly, then suddenly remembered something and called out towards the door, "Mingyue! Mingyue!"

The bright moon entered in response.

Lan Ying instructed, "Tomorrow morning, send someone clever to the Yun family and have Wanqing accompany me to the Jingxin Nunnery outside the city to offer incense. Tell her to arrive before noon and to come alone, without anyone else."

Mingyue immediately responded and went out.

The next morning, the maid sent by Mingyue arrived at the Yun residence.

Chu Wanqing had just finished washing up when she heard that people from the General's Mansion had come, so she quickly invited them in.

The maidservant bowed and said, "Madam, the old lady requests that you accompany her to Jingxin Nunnery outside the city to offer incense. She said she needs to arrive before noon. Please go alone, as too many people might disturb the peace of the Buddhist temple."

Chu Wanqing agreed without hesitation. She also wanted to pray for Yun Jin and ask the Bodhisattva to bless her daughter's safe return.

Without informing anyone, she left the manor alone with Qinghe and a few guards.

The carriage left the city and hadn't gone far when it encountered Lan Ying's carriage.

The two carriages met on the official road. Chu Wanqing lifted the curtain and called out, "Mother."

Lan Ying nodded without explaining further, assuming it was just a matter of offering incense.

The two carriages, one after the other, sped along and finally arrived at Jingxin Nunnery before noon.

After getting off the carriage, Lan Ying led Chu Wanqing into the nunnery. She didn't see Yun Jin and knew it was still early.

He then took Chu Wanqing to the main hall to offer incense and add money for incense oil. Chu Wanqing also specially lit an ever-burning lamp for Yun Jin, praying to the Bodhisattva to bless her safe return.

Lan Ying stood aside watching, her heart filled with mixed feelings. She wanted to say something, but she held back.

After offering incense, Lan Ying told the young nuns in the nunnery that she wanted to find a meditation room to rest and have some vegetarian food.

The young nun led them to a secluded meditation room in the backyard, opened the door, and invited them inside.

Lan Ying led Chu Wanqing into the house, had the maids stand guard outside the door, and then asked the young nun to prepare a vegetarian meal.

Chu Wanqing sat down in her chair, sighed, and said, "Mother, I don't know how Jin'er is. Where is she? Mother, Jin'er must still be alive, right?"