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After having dinner, Yun Jin read some medical books, turned off the light, lay down on the kang (a heated brick bed), and went over the recent events in her mind.

Yunxiu's marriage to the Fifth Prince was settled, but many mysteries remained unsolved. She was unaware of how many eyes were secretly watching her and the General's Mansion.

She had a feeling that if those mysteries weren't solved, they would be like venomous snakes, ready to bite her at any moment.

The reason for keeping Liu Zhixue was to wait until Yunxiu and the Fifth Prince got married and Yunxiu's identity as a concubine was revealed, so Liu Zhixue had to be kept.

Chu Wanqing kicked her out in a fit of anger, but to expose their relationship, should we bring Liu Zhixue back?

(Let's brainstorm together, bosses. I haven't figured out what's best for the plot development either, so I welcome your valuable suggestions. There's still time.)

But Yun Jin thought and thought, and felt that something was missing. A thought flashed through her mind, but she couldn't grasp it no matter what she did.

It was as if something was lurking in the shadows, waiting to bite her at any moment. She couldn't remember, so she simply stopped thinking about it and decided to deal with whatever came her way.

She turned over, getting ready to sleep. Suddenly, she heard a soft knocking sound outside the window.

Yun Jin's heart skipped a beat. She put on her coat, got up, walked to the window, and asked in a low voice, "Who is it?"

A deep voice came from outside the window: "It is I, the King."

Yun Jin quickly opened the window, and a cold wind rushed in. Xiao Jingyan rolled over and landed silently.

She closed the window, turned to look at him, and said reproachfully, "Why does Your Highness always like to climb through the window in the middle of the night?"

Xiao Jingyan smiled at her: "I only like climbing through your window."

Yun Jin was furious. She glared at him, walked over, lit a candle, poured him a cup of tea, and handed it to him, her tone tinged with helplessness: "Your Highness, what brings you here so late at night?"

Xiao Jingyan sat down, took the teacup, took a sip, and then looked at her, saying, "I want to ask you, when do you plan to have me announce the imperial decree concerning your Ninghai County Princess?"

"I want to wait for an opportunity to prove them wrong," Yun Jin blurted out.

Xiao Jingyan was taken aback: "What's the right time to slap someone in the face?"

Yun Jin then realized he didn't understand what she was saying, and chuckled awkwardly, "It's nothing, I just think we should find a time to let those who want to see a joke have a good show to watch."

At this point, an idea suddenly flashed through her mind, so she asked, "Your Highness, do you know when the Fifth Prince plans to arrange the betrothal?"

Xiao Jingyan leaned back in his chair, his fingers lightly tapping the table, and said in a low voice, "I heard it's scheduled for the day before the Lunar New Year. Fifth Brother is planning for double happiness, huh?"

He paused, then suddenly laughed, "How about we join in the fun? We can schedule the day the imperial decree is announced for you too, so it'll be a triple celebration, what do you say?"

Yun Jin raised an eyebrow: "Isn't that the day after tomorrow? Are you trying to make me steal her thunder?"

Xiao Jingyan nodded: "Why not? As for the timing of your slap in the face... isn't there still an imperial decree bestowing the marriage upon us?"

Yun Jin thought about it and agreed, so she nodded: "Okay. Let's set that day then."

She also wanted to see how Yunxiu would react. Helping her marry the Fifth Prince was one thing, but causing her trouble was another. They weren't mutually exclusive, were they?

Xiao Jingyan looked at her and said indulgently, "I know what you're thinking. Don't worry, I'll make sure she remembers it for the rest of her life."

When Yun Jin met his gaze, her face flushed red. She picked up her teacup, took a sip, and tried to hide her embarrassment.

After a while, she suddenly spoke up: "Your Highness, could you please take me to see Ling Feng?"

Xiao Jingyan was slightly taken aback: "Why would I see him?" His tone already carried a hint of jealousy.

Yun Jin rolled her eyes at him: "Your Highness, didn't you tell me to see Ling Feng if I needed anything? I should at least meet him, right? Besides, wouldn't it be more convincing if you accompanied me? It would also save me the trouble of carrying the token."

Xiao Jingyan touched his nose and coughed lightly, a little embarrassed: "Okay, I'll take you there now."

Yun Jin was somewhat touched by his frequent switching between "I" and "this king" in front of her.

The fact that a prince would refer to himself as "I" in front of him shows that he was willing to place himself on an equal footing with himself.

She stood up and curtsied, saying, "Your Highness, please wait a moment. I'll go change my clothes."

Xiao Jingyan suddenly grabbed her hand: "Call me Ayan."

Yun Jin was taken aback. He then said, "Call me A Yan."

Yun Jin didn't stand on ceremony and said softly, "Alright, Ayan, wait for me a moment, I'll change my clothes and then we'll go."

Xiao Jingyan then released his grip on her arm, leaned back in his chair with satisfaction, and picked up his teacup to wait for Yun Jin.

Yun Jin moved behind the screen and changed into a light cotton-padded jacket and trousers. She then put on a hooded cotton-padded coat that she had designed herself, which was lined with fox fur, making it both light and warm.

As he came out, Xiao Jingyan was taken aback: "Your clothes...?"

Yun Jin smiled and said, "This is very comfortable and warm. I'll tell your people about it later, and they can make it too."

Xiao Jingyan nodded, opened the window, called Dongxue over, whispered a few words to her, and then left Jinshu Pavilion one after the other with Yun Jin.

The two stood in the courtyard. Xiao Jingyan grasped Yun Jin's wrist and whispered, "I'll take you."

Before Yun Jin could react, he had already wrapped his arms around her waist, and in a flash, the two of them leaped onto the roof.

Yun Jin was startled and quickly reached out to hug his waist.

Xiao Jingyan pursed his lips. He looked down at her and asked, "Are you cold?"

Yun Jin shook her head and pulled her collar tighter: "I'm not cold, my clothes are very warm."

Xiao Jingyan recalled her strange attire earlier and said nothing more.

The two walked along the narrow alley for several streets before finally stopping at the courtyard where Yun Jin had met Ling Feng last time.

Xiao Jingyan stopped in the courtyard with Yun Jin, and someone immediately shouted, "Who goes there?"

Xiao Jingyan said sternly, "It's me. Tell Ling Feng to come see me."

"It's our master!" the man exclaimed in surprise.

Ling Feng had already heard the sound and came out. He walked up to Xiao Jingyan, bowed, and said respectfully, "Master."

Xiao Jingyan nodded: "Let's talk inside."

As he spoke, he began to walk into the house.

Ling Feng glanced at Yun Jin behind him, cupped his hands in greeting, and said, "Miss Yun."

Yun Jin nodded and followed behind Xiao Jingyan, with Ling Feng following behind.

The three of them went into the house together, and Ling Feng closed the door.

Xiao Jingyan had already sat down in the chair, and then pointed to the chair next to him for Yun Jin to sit down.

Ling Feng stood to one side with his hands at his sides.

Xiao Jingyan looked at Ling Feng and said calmly, "Ling Feng, from now on, Miss Yun's words are my words. Do whatever she tells you to do."

Ling Feng was taken aback for a moment, then quickly turned to Yun Jin, cupped his hands and said, "Your Highness, Ling Feng will obey Miss's orders."

Yun Jin blushed slightly: "You...you should still call me Miss."

She glared at Xiao Jingyan, but Xiao Jingyan, holding his teacup, remained expressionless, as if he hadn't heard anything.

Ling Feng lowered his head to suppress a laugh and quickly changed his words: "Miss, please give me any instructions."

Yun Jin nodded: "There are indeed a few things I'd like to trouble you to look into."