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But Yun Jin wasn't afraid. She was willing to treat worthy people with respect and deference; but with someone like Old Madam Yun, she couldn't even be bothered with formalities. If she angered them, she would simply flip the table.

But there was no need to say this to Chu Wanqing. She simply smiled and asked, "Mother, how has Liu Zhixue been these past two days?"

Chu Wanqing pursed her lips and snorted: "She occasionally goes to sit in the old lady's courtyard, probably to stir up trouble. The rest of the time she either stays in her own courtyard or goes to Xue Zhai to watch Granny Su teach Yunxiu the palace rules."

She paused, then added, "By the way, she went out this morning and was gone for about an hour. I don't know where she went."

Yun Jin frowned, pondered for a moment, and said, "Mother, her return to the manor this time is definitely not simple. We should still have someone keep an eye on her."

Chu Wanqing nodded: "You're right, I'll make the arrangements later."

Yun Jin didn't expect to rely entirely on her; she was just reminding Chu Wanqing.

Ever since he learned that Liu Zhixue was from the Southern Frontier, Xiao Jingyan had already sent people to keep an eye on her. If they wanted to know where she went, they could just ask Xiao Jingyan later.

Just as Yun Jin was about to say something more, Qing He knocked on the door and came in to report: "Madam, the old lady sent someone to invite you to have dinner with her. Master and Miss have already gone over."

Chu Wanqing frowned and said to her, "I understand, I'll be there in a bit."

After saying that, he stood up and said to Yun Jin, "You go back first, I'll go take a look."

Yun Jin shook her head: "Mother, let Jin'er go with you."

Chu Wanqing glanced at her, hesitated for a moment, and then nodded.

The mother and daughter then led Qinghe and Chunxi towards the old lady's courtyard.

When the two arrived, Old Madam Yun was sitting in the main seat, talking to Yun Xiu, who was sitting to her left. Yun Heting was sitting to the right of the old lady. Liu Zhixue was also there. She was sitting below Yun Xiu, with a smile on her lips and a leisurely demeanor. Anyone who didn't know better would think she was the mistress of the house.

Upon seeing the two enter, the old lady stopped speaking, her gaze sweeping over them before finally settling on Yun Jin. She said in a cool, indifferent tone, "Jin'er, you're here too? I thought you looked down on your grandmother!"

Yun Jin stepped forward calmly and said in a very serious tone, "Grandma is joking. It's not that Jin'er looks down on you, it's that Jin'er doesn't dare to approach you. That day in the flower hall, Grandma herself said that Jin'er is vulgar and uncouth, unworthy of being a daughter of the Yun family."

Although Jin'er grew up in the countryside, she can still understand these words, so naturally she wouldn't dare to go near you, Grandma, and get in your way. Lest you see Jin'er and feel unhappy again.

The old lady's smile froze for a moment. She hadn't expected Yun Jin to be so disrespectful to her, and she felt a little embarrassed. She glared at Chu Wanqing.

Chu Wanqing pretended not to see it, and instead pulled Yun Jin and said softly, "Jin'er, sit here, sit next to your mother."

Before Yun Jin could even sit down, the old lady's voice came again: "Jin'er, are you blaming this old woman?"

Yun Jin looked at her and said with a faint smile, "Grandma, you flatter me. Jin'er wouldn't dare, I'm just keeping your words in mind."

The old lady said that Jin'er was not worthy of being a daughter of the Yun family, so Jin'er dared not consider herself a daughter of the Yun family.

The old lady said Jin'er was vulgar and uncouth, so Jin'er dared not approach the old lady, for fear of offending her eyes.

If it weren't for Mother saying that you are, after all, an elder and Jin'er should respect you, Jin'er wouldn't dare to come and get in front of the old lady today.

If you annoy the old lady, Jin'er can simply leave.

Grandma Yun was both embarrassed and angry. Who knew that this brat wouldn't give her any face at all? She was so angry that she kicked Yun Heting hard on the table.

Yun Heting winced in pain and quickly coughed lightly, saying, "Alright, Jin'er, sit down. Your grandmother was just joking with you. She's getting old and just wants the family to be together all the time. Come visit your grandmother more often when you have time."

Upon hearing this, Old Madam Yun quickly added, "That's right. I was just teasing you that day because I thought you were a funny girl. But you took it seriously."

Yun Jin sneered inwardly, but put on an expression of sudden realization: "So that's how it is! It was Jin'er who was foolish and didn't realize that the old lady was joking. Jin'er grew up in the countryside and has never seen much of the world. Jin'er believes whatever others say. I hope the old lady won't take offense."

Liu Zhixue, who was listening nearby, said gently, "Second Miss is such an honest child. She can remember Grandma's casual joke for so long, which shows that she cares about Grandma. Grandma, you are so blessed to have such filial granddaughters."

Liu Zhixue spoke gently, as if she were speaking well of Yun Jin, but upon closer examination, every word implied that Yun Jin was vengeful and immature.

How could Yun Jin not understand?

She turned her head to look at Liu Zhixue, a slight smile curving her lips, but the smile didn't reach her eyes, and said slowly:

"Mr. Liu, you are mistaken. Jin'er's good memory is not due to the old lady's excellent teaching."

That day, the old lady said that Jin'er was uncouth and vulgar. After returning home, Jin'er reflected deeply on her words and realized that the old lady's words made sense.

Jin'er is indeed uncouth and has never seen the world, which is why she came here today to listen to the old lady's teachings.

The old lady just said it was a joke. If she makes the same joke again another day, should Jin'er take it seriously or not?

Liu Zhixue's smile froze on her face. She had meant to smooth things over, but instead she had gotten herself into a mess.

Seeing this, Yunxiu quickly smiled and smoothed things over: "Sister, you're overthinking it. How could a grandmother not love her granddaughter? Look at today, Grandmother specially had such a big table of dishes prepared, isn't that because she was thinking of you?"

Knowing that continuing the argument would only make her seem unreasonable, Yun Jin smiled slightly and sat down next to Chu Wanqing, her tone softening: "Elder sister is right, Jin'er is overthinking it."

Seeing that she had finally given up, Yunxiu secretly breathed a sigh of relief and exchanged a glance with Liu Zhixue without making a sound.

Grandma Yun, fearing further complications, quickly picked up her chopsticks and said, "Alright, alright, everyone, start eating. The food's getting cold."

Yun Jin's gaze swept across everyone's faces, and she suddenly asked, "Since we're all family, why isn't Lang Ge'er here?"

Hearing Yun Jin's words, Chu Wanqing also raised her eyes and asked in confusion, "Yes, since it's a family meal and Mr. Liu is here, why is Lang Ge'er the only one missing?"

It's practically saying Liu Zhixue is an outsider. What are you doing at the Yun family's banquet, an outsider?

Liu Zhixue's eyes darkened, and she lowered her gaze, pretending not to have heard.

Yun Heting quickly explained with a smile, "I already sent someone to invite them, they must have been delayed on the way."

After saying that, she turned around and waved to Ping An behind her, "Go see why the young master hasn't arrived yet?"