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

Xiao Jingyan also advised, "There's no reason to take back something my mother gave me. If you don't accept it, she'll be unhappy!"

Yun Jin couldn't refuse any longer and had no choice but to accept it.

Princess Yi then said with satisfaction, "That's more like it. Alright, Ayan, you can take Jin'er back now."

Xiao Jingyan readily agreed and smiled as he saw Yun Jin out.

As soon as the two left, Princess Yi said to Prince Yi, "This daughter-in-law is wonderful, I like her very much! And the way our A-Yan looks at her is just like how you looked at me back then. Now that we're leaving the capital, I can rest assured, A-Yan has someone who cares for him."

Before the Prince of Yi could give a response, she hurriedly added, "I need to pick out some more nice things to give to Jin'er as New Year's gifts."

Prince Yi watched her retreating figure helplessly and sighed. These past two days, he had been talking about Jin'er every day, and his ears were tired of hearing it.

……

When Xiao Jingyan and Yun Jin reached the door, Xiao Jingyan wanted to see them off again, but Yun Jin stopped him: "Go back. I don't want to be too conspicuous right now. If you stand at the entrance of the Yun residence, the whole capital will say that His Highness Prince Yu has come to the Yun family again. Besides..."

She paused, then said playfully, "Shouldn't you go and comfort Miss Qing from your household? They've already prepared the desserts, and you haven't even glanced at them. How hurtful!"

Xiao Jingyan looked at her, a meaningful smile appearing in his eyes: "Are you jealous?"

Yun Jin snorted, turned around and climbed into the carriage, leaving behind the words, "You're overthinking it. Why would I be jealous?"

Xiao Jingyan laughed heartily, his laughter so cheerful and pleasant that it drew furtive glances from the two gatekeepers at the entrance of the mansion.

He didn't follow them. He just stood at the gate of the mansion and watched Yun Jin's carriage disappear from sight before turning back to the mansion.

Yun Jin returned to the Yun residence with Dong Xue, Hong Ling, Zi Ling, and Bai Ling. She first went to Jinshu Pavilion and had Chun Xi register and store all the gifts bestowed by Princess Yi. She then arranged accommodations for the three of them and settled them in before taking them to Qingshui Garden to see Chu Wanqing.

When Chu Wanqing saw Yun Jin enter, followed by three unfamiliar maids, she asked suspiciously, "Did you just buy these maids?"

Yun Jin nodded: "Yes, Mother. Today I met a few of them performing on the street. They said their family had suffered a disaster and they had no way to survive in the dead of winter. They couldn't even get a hot meal."

The daughter felt sorry for them and saw that they were quick and efficient, so she brought them home.

Hongling and the other two immediately stepped forward and bowed: "Hongling/Ziling/Bailing greet Madam."

Chu Wanqing looked at the three of them and asked, "Are you sisters? And do you all know martial arts?"

The three answered in unison, "Yes, madam."

Chu Wanqing observed the three women's demeanor and noticed their impeccable manners, unlike those of traveling entertainers. She also remembered that Yun Jin was traveling with Prince Yu today.

She had a pretty good idea of ​​what was going on, but she didn't ask any further questions.

After a few moments of silence, he spoke again: "In that case, from now on you will follow the Second Miss. I have only one request of you: you must protect her with your lives. Can you do that?"

Hongling raised her eyes, met Chu Wanqing's gaze for a moment, and then kowtowed heavily: "Madam, rest assured, from now on, through fire and water, the three of us will never let the Second Miss lose a single hair."

Chu Wanqing nodded in satisfaction, then said to Cuizhu beside her, "Cuizhu, take them to get their sizes measured. The New Year is coming soon, so each of them can get two new outfits."

Hongling and the other two kowtowed in thanks and then left with Cuizhu.

Only the mother and daughter remained inside the house.

Chu Wanqing took Yun Jin's hand and asked, "Did your trip to the palace to express your gratitude go smoothly today?"

Yun Jin nodded and gave a general account of what happened in Qianqing Palace, but did not mention her own little schemes.

Chu Wanqing nodded, then asked, "Since you didn't encounter any trouble in the palace, why did it take you so long to return?"

Yun Jin paused, knowing she couldn't avoid it, and told the truth: "After leaving the palace, I happened to run into Prince Yi and Princess Yi on the road."

Princess Yi talked with her daughter for a long time, saying that she and Jin'er hit it off immediately and insisted on inviting her to lunch. Jin'er couldn't refuse, so she went, which is why she returned late.

Chu Wanqing remained silent for a long while after hearing this.

Looking at Yun Jin's seemingly relaxed face, she sighed softly and said with emotion, "Prince Yi is a rare good man. He promised Princess Yi that he would be with her for life, and he really kept his promise."

Princess Yi truly married the right person in her life. If only Prince Yu could be like his father.

Yun Jin naturally understood Chu Wanqing's meaning, but she couldn't discuss her marriage to Xiao Jingyan yet, so she couldn't explain. She quickly changed the subject: "Mother, did the old lady give you any trouble today?"

Chu Wanqing shook her head and said sarcastically, "That old lady is very shrewd. The New Year is coming soon, and all the food, clothing, and New Year's gifts in the whole mansion will have to go through my hands. Why would she choose this time to make trouble for me?"

She did indeed call me over today. She said that the Yun family is not what it used to be, and Xiu'er is a future prince's consort, so the household should take this opportunity to get to know each other better.

"I'm to prepare some New Year's gifts for the princes' residences, especially the fifth prince's. I need to choose something valuable and presentable to send."

Yun Jin frowned and gave a soft snort: "That's quite a dream. Is Mother planning to send it?"

Chu Wanqing sneered, "Even if it were given away, it wouldn't be in the name of Yun Heting. I, Chu Wanqing, have been foolish for half my life; there's no way I'd be made to do the work for the Yun family again!"

Yun Jin was silent for a moment, then tentatively asked, "Mother, if you don't do as the old lady wishes, will she turn against you? Will she cause a scene during the New Year?"

Chu Wanqing's tone held a hint of indifference: "She can make a scene all she wants, but it's not my face she's losing. If she's not afraid, let her make a scene!"

Seeing that she was lucid, Yun Jin finally felt relieved. A smile appeared on her lips: "Mother is right. Now that Yunxiu is about to become the Fifth Prince's consort, the old lady can't wait for peace and harmony to reign in the mansion."

Chu Wanqing nodded and said, "Jin'er, she suggested today that you pay your respects to her every day, but I declined. I told her that Yunxiu is already very tired from learning palace etiquette with Granny Su every day, so let her sleep a little longer. It wouldn't be right for the old lady to let you go to pay your respects alone."

Although Yun Jin was a county princess, and in terms of rank she was more noble than the old lady, her filial piety at home outweighed her rank.

If the old lady uses filial piety to pressure her, she has no choice but to comply, which is different from the old lady forcing her to be removed from the family genealogy during the banquet that day.

"Thank you, Mother, for considering Jin'er's feelings."

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