The legitimate daughter returns to the capital and embarks on a splendid life, tearing apart the fak

Let's go back to a time before a cup of tea.

Yun Heting was having a drink with several clan elders and members of the Yun family in the front hall when the gatekeeper suddenly rushed in.

When the doorman came in, his excited voice was so trembling that he almost fell to the ground:

"Master! Master! There's...there's a palace eunuch outside! He says...he says he's here to deliver an imperial edict!"

Yun Heting suddenly stood up: "What did you say? An imperial edict? Which eunuch came?"

"It's...it's Eunuch Fu Lai, who's by His Majesty's side!" the gatekeeper replied, panting heavily.

Second Uncle stroked his beard and pondered, "Today is the day the Fifth Prince proposes his betrothal. Could it be that His Majesty has bestowed a favor upon Xiu'er?"

"It must be!" Third Uncle slapped his thigh and laughed excitedly. "Our Xiu'er is now the Crown Prince's consort! His Majesty is giving the Yun family face!"

Yun Heting immediately came to his senses, his heart filled with joy. He quickly straightened his clothes and bowed to the elders, saying, "Please sit down, uncles and elders. I will go out to greet them."

He rushed to the gate of the mansion and, sure enough, saw Fu Lai standing outside with his hands behind his back.

Several eunuchs followed behind, each carrying a gilded tray covered with red silk, obscuring what was underneath.

Yun Heting hurriedly bowed and stepped forward, beaming as he said, "I was unaware of Eunuch Fu's presence. I have failed to greet you properly; please forgive me!"

Fu Lai turned slightly to the side, accepting the greeting as a courtesy, but his face remained expressionless, only giving a faint "hmm".

Yun Heting quickly stepped aside to make way, gesturing for him to come in: "Please come in, Your Excellency! I'll have tea prepared immediately!"

"No need for tea!" Fu Lai stepped over the threshold, expressionless and indifferent. "Lord Yun, the imperial decree is important. Let's take care of business first."

With a forced smile, Yun Heting carefully led Fu Lai towards the main hall, tentatively asking along the way, "Sir, I wonder... who is this imperial edict for?"

Fu Lai continued walking, but spoke vaguely: "It's for the young lady of the manor. Invite everyone here first, and we'll talk about it after everyone arrives."

Yun Heting was overjoyed. Besides Yunxiu, who else in the manor might receive a reward from His Majesty?

He quickly instructed the steward behind him, "Go to the inner courtyard immediately and inform the old lady, the madam, and..."

He wanted to say "eldest young lady," but after thinking about it, he changed his words, "Both young ladies, tell them that an imperial edict has arrived from the palace, and they should come to the front hall immediately to receive it!"

He led Fulai into the main hall, and several elders quickly stood up to pay their respects. Fulai simply nodded and sat down in the head seat for guests.

Yun Heting personally served tea and instructed a servant to prepare a banquet, but Fu Lai waved his hand and said, "Lord Yun, there's no need for you to go to such trouble. I'll leave as soon as I finish delivering the decree. His Majesty can't be without someone by his side."

Yun Heting had no choice but to give up, and sat down with a forced smile, saying, "Please have some tea, sir. This is this year's new tea that my wife had someone buy. Please try it."

Fu Lai picked up his teacup, took a sip, and casually remarked, "Not bad."

Yun Heting smiled and said, "If you like it, Father-in-law, I'll have someone pack some for you to take back later."

Fu Lai nodded slightly, holding his teacup, his mind filled with the emperor's words to him before he left: "Fu Lai, go and see what kind of girl Yun Jin is, and why Jing Yan cherishes her so much."

Fu Lai understood the emperor's meaning. The emperor had always been reluctant to let Prince Yu marry into a powerful family, so he was willing to grant Prince Yu a marriage when he learned that she was just an adopted daughter.

The emperor wanted him to see what made the Yun brocade so outstanding, so that it might become an asset to Xiao Jingyan.

Fu Lai recalled the emperor's words, and he remained silent, as did Yun Heting.

The hall fell silent immediately. The elders dared not utter a sound, but exchanged glances, trying to guess who this eunuch was delivering the imperial decree to. After some thought, everyone concluded that the decree was addressed to Yunxiu.

In the flower hall, Old Madam Yun was forcing Chu Wanqing to open the ancestral hall and remove Yun Jin's name. Just as she was about to send someone to call Yun Heting, she heard the steward come to report.

"What did you say? An imperial edict?" Old Madam Yun stood up abruptly. "For whom?"

"I don't know. The imperial edict was personally delivered by Eunuch Fu Lai, who serves His Majesty. He's in the front hall. The master instructed me to invite the Old Madam, Madam, and the two young ladies to receive the edict immediately!"

Yun Jin stood beside Chu Wanqing, and upon hearing this, the corners of her mouth curved slightly.

It came at just the right time.

Everyone's eyes instinctively turned to Yunxiu, the newly appointed fifth prince's prospective principal wife; this imperial decree was definitely aimed at her.

Yunxiu was taken aback at first, then smiled sweetly at Old Madam Yun, her tone filled with undisguised pride: "Grandmother, it must be a favor from the palace."

Grandma Yun's face lit up with joy, and she glared at Chu Wanqing: "What are you all standing there for? Hurry up and go to the front to receive the imperial decree. Don't keep the noble ladies in the palace waiting. We can talk about that matter later!"

After saying that, she glanced at Yun Jin and said, "You shouldn't go. This imperial edict is definitely for Xiu'er. Don't go in the way."

Yunxiu glanced smugly at Yunjin, then helped Old Madam Yun walk out.

The steward stood there, a hint of hesitation on his face, and said cautiously, "Madam, the master specifically instructed that the two young ladies be invited to come along."

Grandma Yun frowned, about to speak, when Chu Wanqing interrupted, "In that case, Jin'er, why don't you go too?"

Grandma Yun's face darkened, and she was about to say something when Yun Xiu took her arm and said softly, "Grandmother, let Second Sister go. Let her see the world."

Old Madam Yun snorted coldly, patted Yun Xiu's hand, and didn't stop her anymore. She just glanced coldly at Yun Jin: "Since Xiu'er is speaking up for you, then go with her. Behave yourself when you get there, and don't embarrass the Yun family."

Yun Jin lowered her eyes, gave a curtsy with a blank expression, and that was considered her agreement.

Chu Wanqing stepped forward, took Yun Jin's hand, and whispered, "Let's go."

Yun Jin nodded and followed her outside.

Liu Zhixue turned around and sat back in her seat, her eyes dark and unfocused, lost in thought.

The group quickly arrived at the main hall.

At this moment, an incense table had already been set up in the main hall, and Yunheting was talking to Fulai.

Hearing footsteps, Fu Lai's gaze lingered on Yun Jin's face for a moment before he asked in a calm tone, "Have all the young ladies in the manor arrived?"

Yun Heting hurriedly replied, "They've all arrived, they've all arrived."

Fu Lai nodded, walked to the incense table, took out the imperial edict from his sleeve, unfolded it, and read it aloud:

"By the grace of Heaven, the Emperor decrees: Yun Jin, the second daughter of the Yun family, has presented a remedy for the cold epidemic, saving the people of the northern border, stabilizing the frontier, and relieving my worries."

The Lady of Yun was specially granted the title of Princess of Ninghai County, with the salary of Ninghai County, and granted the land of Ninghai as her fief. She was also rewarded with one hundred taels of gold, one thousand bolts of brocade, and one thousand acres of fertile land.

"May you henceforth uphold your duty, always cherish a benevolent heart, and bring blessings to your hometown. This is my decree."

After the imperial edict was read, the main hall remained deathly silent.

Yun Jin was granted the title of Princess of Ninghai County? Or did she receive a fiefdom?

Grandma Yun stared in disbelief at the imperial edict in Fu Lai's hand, her eyes practically burning a hole in it. Just a moment ago, she wanted to remove her from the Yun family genealogy, and the next moment she was bestowed the title of Princess of Ninghai County. This slap in the face came far too quickly.

Yunxiu knelt on the ground, her face extremely pale. Her gaze was fixed on Yun Jin's back, and only one thought flashed through her mind: What right does she have?

Chu Wanqing was overjoyed and quickly tugged at the dazed Yun Jin: "Jin'er, what are you thinking about? Quickly accept the imperial decree!"

Yun Jin finally snapped out of her shock and extended a hand to Fu Lai: "Yun Jin accepts the decree, Yun Jin thanks you, Eunuch!"