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Before Ping An could respond, the dining room door was pushed open from the outside.

Yun Lang walked in, enveloped in a chill. Upon entering, he first bowed to everyone present and said apologetically, "Grandmother, Father, Mother, Mr. Liu, Eldest Sister, Second Sister, I am late. I was studying in the study and forgot the time. Please forgive me, elders."

Grandma Yun immediately put on a kind smile: "It's alright, it's alright. I heard from the servants that you've been studying very hard lately, often forgetting to eat. I feel sorry for you, so I specially asked someone to save food for you."

She still held some hope for this grandson. She turned around and called out to Granny Wang behind her, "Quickly, bring the food that was saved for the eldest young master."

After she finished speaking, she glanced at Yun Jin and Chu Wanqing without leaving a trace.

The meaning couldn't be clearer: you've all misunderstood me. I haven't forgotten Lang Ge'er; I've even saved food for him.

Granny Wang responded and left. After leaving the house, she sighed and hurried towards the kitchen.

Only she knew that the old lady hadn't left any food for the eldest young master at all.

But since she said she would keep it, then she would. Even if she didn't keep it, we still have to find a way to make a few dishes.

Yunlang bowed to the old lady again: "Thank you for your concern, Grandmother."

Both their demeanor and manners were impeccable.

Yun Heting nodded in satisfaction and pointed to the seat next to Yun Jin: "It's good that you're here. Please sit down."

Yun Jin had already pulled out the chair next to her and waved to him.

Yun Lang strode over and sat down next to Yun Jin. He then looked at Yun Jin and asked curiously, "Second Sister, I heard from Mother that you went to the palace to express your gratitude today? Was His Majesty fierce? Did anyone bully you?"

Yun Jin couldn't help but secretly praise her younger brother, "What a great help!"

Everyone turned to look at her, and Yunxiu feigned curiosity, asking, "Yes, Second Sister, tell me quickly, was you very nervous meeting His Majesty for the first time today? You haven't studied palace etiquette, so you didn't behave improperly in front of the Emperor, did you?"

Yun Jin raised an eyebrow and said slowly, "Elder sister is overthinking it. His Majesty is very kind and gentle, not fierce at all. This is the first time Jin'er has met His Majesty, and I was so nervous that my legs were trembling."

But His Majesty not only didn't blame me, but also said that Jin'er was genuine and unpretentious. He rewarded me with many things and said that if anyone bullies me in the future, I should just go to the palace and tell him, and he will stand up for me.

Grandma Yun's lips twitched; she felt that Yun Jin's words were a veiled reference to her.

She forced a smile: "Your Majesty is wise. It is a blessing for our Yun family that Jin'er has won His Majesty's favor. However, you are now a county princess, and your status is different from before. From now on, you must be more careful in your words and deeds outside, and do not fail His Majesty's grace."

Yun Heting quickly chimed in, "Your grandmother is right. His Majesty praised your frankness because he is magnanimous and doesn't hold it against you."

Now that you are a county princess, you still need to observe the proper etiquette.

"That day, when Eunuch Fu came to deliver the imperial decree, you were quite impolite. It was only because His Highness Prince Yu was present that Eunuch Fu couldn't hold it against you. If it had been anyone else, I'm afraid he wouldn't have been so lenient."

Yunxiu took a sip of soup and slowly added, "Yes, Second Sister, you didn't do that on purpose that day, did you?"

All eyes turned to her, eager to hear her answer.

Chu Wanqing's expression changed slightly, and she was about to speak up to help her daughter out of the predicament when Yun Jin gave her a reassuring look and calmly turned to Yun Xiu:

"Elder sister, have you forgotten that Jin'er fell off a cliff a few days ago and was burned for several days? After waking up, she couldn't remember many things. She has indeed forgotten most of the rules she learned before. Did elder sister just now suspect that Jin'er deliberately deceived the emperor?"

Yunxiu choked for a moment, then gave an awkward laugh: "Second sister, what are you saying? I was just asking casually."

Yun Jin smiled slightly, but the smile didn't reach her eyes: "So it was just a casual question from elder sister. Jin'er thought elder sister was trying to label Jin'er, which startled Jin'er."

Chu Wanqing interrupted at the right moment, saying, "Alright, let's eat. The food's getting cold. We can talk about this later."

Yun Jin stopped looking at Yun Xiu and put a piece of food on Yun Lang's plate: "Eat quickly, this stir-fried chicken was specially prepared for you by your grandmother, so you can nourish yourself."

Yun Lang thanked her and whispered, "Second Sister, Lang-ge'er believes in you." Then he asked, "Second Sister, what good things did His Majesty reward you with?"

Yun Jin smiled and said, "His Majesty bestowed upon me a set of writing implements, all of the finest quality. Sister, you don't need these, but I'll have someone send them to you later. You'll be studying at the Imperial Academy after the New Year, and they'll come in handy then."

Yun Lang's eyes lit up, and he quickly stood up and bowed to her: "Thank you, Second Sister."

Yun Jin then turned to Chu Wanqing: "Mother, among the brocades His Majesty bestowed upon you, there are two pieces in a lotus-root color. I think they suit you very well. I'll have someone make you a few new outfits as a token of my filial piety."

Chu Wanqing smiled and agreed, "Okay, thank you for thinking of your mother, Jin'er."

Yun Jin then looked at the old lady, her tone particularly respectful: "Old lady, among the fabrics His Majesty bestowed, there is a piece of sandalwood with a subtle pattern. I think it would be perfect for making a headband. I'll have it embroidered and send it to you later, as a small token of my appreciation."

Grandma Yun's expression froze for a moment. She had given Chu Wanqing two sets of clothes, but when it came to her, she only had a headband left.

She felt a tightness in her chest, but she couldn't show it on her face. She simply said, "No need. Since it was a gift from His Majesty, you can keep it for yourself. I appreciate your kindness."

Yun Jin didn't press the matter, and turned to Yun Heting, saying apologetically, "Father, His Majesty has bestowed things that are mostly for women. The only set of writing brushes and inkstones was given to Lang Ge'er, and the remaining jewelry and ornaments are also for women. I suppose you won't need them, so I won't give them to you."

Yun Heting's hand holding the wine cup stiffened slightly. He coughed lightly and waved his hand, saying, "It's alright, it's alright. You've been granted the title of County Princess, and your godfather hasn't given you anything yet. How can I accept your gift? You can keep His Majesty's reward for yourself."

Yun Jin looked at Yun Xiu one last time and smiled slightly: "Eldest sister has all those good things given to her by the Fifth Prince, so I suppose she wouldn't care about my little things. I won't embarrass myself by showing them off."

Yunxiu almost lost her smile, gritting her teeth as she said, "Sister, you're joking. How could I, as your older sister, accept your things?"

As they were talking, Granny Wang led her maids to bring up several steaming dishes and placed them in front of Yun Lang.

Grandma Yun, feeling like she'd been granted a pardon, quickly waved her hand and said, "Alright, alright, nothing's more important than eating. We can talk about everything else later. Let's start eating!"