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Yun Jin rolled her eyes inwardly.

It turns out that Xiao Jingyan was the best actor. He orchestrated everything today, yet he's acting as if he's never heard of it before.

Sure enough, none of those born into royalty are simple.

After silently cursing in her heart, Yun Jin immediately put on a flattered expression, waving her hands repeatedly and speaking sincerely, "Your Highness, please don't say that, I don't deserve it! That prescription wasn't my idea, I obtained it by chance, it was just a coincidence!"

She spoke quickly and urgently, sounding somewhat embarrassed, yet also a little smug.

Xiao Jingyan's gaze lingered on her face for a moment, a fleeting smile crossing his eyes.

Pack!

They're putting on quite a convincing act!

Fu Lai stood to the side, observing the interaction between the two. He held his teacup, head bowed, and sipped his tea, inwardly muttering to himself:

Why did His Highness Prince Yu fall for such a reckless girl?

This girl doesn't seem like someone with deep thoughts, so Your Majesty can rest assured.

It seems that the ingenious design of the heated kang and walls, as well as the prescription for treating cold-related diseases, were mostly just coincidences.

With such a background and such a temperament, he can offer no assistance to Prince Yu and is not a threat.

Yun Heting stood to the side, sweating profusely. He wanted to remind Yun Jin of the rules several times, but seeing Xiao Jingyan's expression, he swallowed his words.

His Highness Prince Yu's temper is always unpredictable. If I rashly speak up and end up getting into trouble, that would be a real loss.

Chu Wanqing's eyes flickered slightly as she glanced at Yun Jin and then at Xiao Jingyan without making a sound.

She vaguely understood why Yun Jin had been so calm in the flower hall earlier; she probably already knew about the imperial edict but hadn't revealed a word to her.

Chu Wanqing felt a pang of sadness. This daughter didn't fully trust her, and she wondered how many things she was hiding from her.

Standing beside Old Madam Yun, Yunxiu watched Yun Jin's feigned ignorance and was so angry that her teeth itched.

What do you mean, a country girl who doesn't know manners? She's obviously just pretending!

She really wanted to expose this brat on the spot, but she couldn't say anything in front of Prince Yu and Eunuch Fu Lai.

The expressions on everyone's faces varied, each person harboring their own thoughts, but the two people in the room seemed completely unconcerned.

Xiao Jingyan suddenly laughed loudly and turned to look at Yun Heting: "Lord Yun, you've taken in a fine daughter!"

Yun Heting wiped the sweat from his brow and quickly smiled apologetically, "Your Highness is too kind, too kind. I was just lucky, very lucky."

He quickly stepped aside to make way, and said solicitously, "Your Highness, please take a seat. Today, we have two joyous occasions at your residence. If Your Highness does not mind, please do me the honor of having a cup of wine."

Xiao Jingyan didn't respond to his words. Instead, he took a brocade box from his attendant and handed it to Yun Jin: "I came in a hurry and didn't prepare a gift for the county princess. This is a New Year's gift that I prepared for my mother a few days ago. Today, I will give it to the county princess as a congratulatory gift. I hope the county princess will not find it offensive."

Yun Jin reached out and took the brocade box, opening it in front of everyone. Inside was a white jade hairpin with a magnolia flower carved on the head. The jade was lustrous and clearly of high value.

Her eyes lit up, and her tone carried an undisguised delight: "Jin'er likes it very much, thank you, Your Highness."

That scoundrel! He said it was prepared for his mother, but it was clearly prepared especially for himself.

Yun Heting was so shocked that he broke out in a cold sweat. This girl actually accepted the gift with one hand. Just as he was about to speak up to make amends, someone else was faster than him.

"Second Sister." Yunxiu stepped forward gracefully, looking at Xiao Jingyan and Fulai, a polite smile playing on her lips, displaying the demeanor of a well-educated and refined young lady.

"How could you accept the prince's gift with only one hand? Those who know better will understand that the prince is magnanimous and won't hold it against you, but those who don't will think that our Yun family is ill-mannered."

Granny Su stood behind her, her brows furrowing slightly.

This young lady has gotten a bit carried away today. Her words seem to be a reprimand to Yun Jin, but upon closer inspection, they are clearly meant to put her down.

If only the Yun family were present, it wouldn't be a problem, but it happened in front of Prince Yu and Eunuch Fu Lai. Who are Prince Yu and Eunuch Fu Lai? They are people who are used to those underhanded methods. How could they not understand the deeper meaning in their words?

Yun Jin turned to look at Yun Xiu, paused for a moment, then gave a self-deprecating smile, her voice tinged with melancholy: "Sister is right. The old lady just said that Jin'er is uncouth and ignorant of these rules."

"Is that so?" Xiao Jingyan's brows furrowed immediately. He sharply glanced at Old Madam Yun, who trembled at his gaze and quickly shrank back, wishing she could hide herself completely.

Xiao Jingyan looked at her for a while before turning his gaze to Yun Xiu. His voice was indifferent, revealing no emotion: "I heard that Miss Yun has been learning palace etiquette from Granny Su recently? Perfect, why don't we ask Miss Yun to demonstrate to the County Princess how to receive gifts? Let the County Princess learn from her as well."

Yun Jin's eyes lit up immediately. She turned around to face Yun Xiu and asked expectantly, "Elder sister, the prince is absolutely right. Jin'er was just worried about not having anyone to teach her. Thank you for teaching me, elder sister."

Yunxiu's smile froze completely on her face.

To make her, a soon-to-be princess consort, demonstrate to an adopted daughter how to receive gifts in front of a hall full of guests.

But these were the words of Prince Yu himself, and if she did not do them, she would be disobeying the prince.

If she did that, where would she put her face as the future princess consort?

Yunxiu's face flushed red, and she wanted to refuse but couldn't find a suitable excuse. She blinked, her body swayed slightly, and her eyelids flipped, as if she was about to fall to the side.

Yun Jin reacted quickly, rushing forward and grabbing her arm tightly, saying urgently, "Big sister! You're not going to faint, are you? Please don't faint! Jin'er hasn't learned manners from you yet! Jin'er finally has a chance to learn, you can't faint now!"

Yunxiu was gripped tightly by her arm, feeling neither dizzy nor not dizzy. She opened her eyes and met Yun Jin's eyes, which were filled with "concern".

Those eyes were filled with worry, but Yunxiu could clearly see a faint smile hidden deep within them.

She was so angry that her lips trembled, but she couldn't utter a single word.

Seeing this, Granny Su quickly stepped forward and curtsied to Xiao Jingyan: "Your Highness, please calm down. The eldest young lady started preparing for the betrothal this morning and spent half the day talking with the old lady and the ladies. She must be tired. It was not her intention to be rude. I hope Your Highness will forgive her."

Her words were tactful, both rescuing Yunxiu from the predicament and pointing out that Yunxiu was busy with important matters today and was not deliberately shirking her responsibilities.

Xiao Jingyan glanced at her indifferently, neither agreeing nor disagreeing.

He naturally recognized Granny Su, an old servant of the palace. Since she had spoken, he should give her some face.

Yun Jin also released her grip and took a step back, her tone tinged with disappointment: "So, eldest sister is tired. Then Jin'er will learn etiquette from eldest sister another day."