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For the rest of the time, the dining table was so quiet that only the occasional clinking of bowls and chopsticks could be heard.

While picking up food, Liu Zhixue subtly glanced back and forth between Chu Wanqing, Yun Jin, and Yun Lang several times.

Upon discovering that the three shared some similarities, they became even more convinced of the Eldest Princess's words: Yun Jin was the child who had been switched at birth.

After dinner, Chu Wanqing stood up and said, "Grandma, I've been busy all day and I'm a little tired, so I'll take my leave now."

Yun Jin also stood up: "Jin'er is a little tired from entering the palace today, so I'll take my leave first."

Seeing this, Yun Lang also bowed respectfully to everyone and left together.

Back at Jinshu Pavilion, Yun Jin removed her cloak and beckoned Dong Xue to ask, "Dong Xue, Liu Zhixue went out today. Do you know where she went?"

Dongxue whispered, "The people watching her came back and said she went to the Princess's residence. But the Princess's residence is heavily guarded, and our people can't get close. So what she did or what she said to the Princess is truly unknown."

Yun Jin was silent for a moment before nodding: "I understand."

Although I don't know what I'm going to do, it's definitely not a good thing, so I can only take precautions.

Just then, Qiuyi lifted the curtain and came in. She walked to Yunjin's side and whispered, "Miss, Aunt Zhilan has arrived. She says she has something to say to you and requests to see you."

Yun Jin raised her eyebrows slightly.

Since becoming Yunheting's concubine, Zhilan has spent her days hiding in her own courtyard, rarely venturing out.

Even when the old lady returned to the mansion, she would only go there to say hello every morning and then return home.

It feels a bit strange that they suddenly came to my door tonight.

Yun Jin hesitated for a moment, then said to Qiu Yi, "Let her in."

Autumn responded and went out, bringing Zhilan in before leaving with Winter Snow.

Seeing that Zhilan was dressed as a maid, Yun Jin looked at her with some confusion: "Why is Aunt Zhilan here so late at night, and dressed like this again?"

Zhilan bowed first, then walked up to Yunjin and said in a low voice, "Miss, I accidentally witnessed something today, and I dare not hide it, so I have come to report it."

Yun Jin gestured for her to sit down, but Zhi Lan shook her head and said while standing:

"Today, I happened to see Mr. Liu go to the master's study, and the master immediately sent out all the servants who were serving inside and outside the room."

My suspicions grew, so I went around to the small window at the back of the study. I overheard Mr. Liu telling the master that she had gone to the Princess's residence and that the Princess had enlightened her, saying that Miss, you are the Madam's biological child.

She said that since you came back, everything you've done has been aimed at them. Now that you've been granted the title of County Princess, if you and your wife aren't eliminated, once the truth is revealed after the eldest daughter marries into the Fifth Prince's household, it will be the eldest daughter who dies.

She also said... and that if you don't die, your position won't be secure.

Yun Jin suddenly stood up, paced a few steps, stopped, and asked, "What did Yun Heting say?"

"At first, the master hesitated, saying that it would be too conspicuous if three people had an accident at the same time, and that he was afraid it would delay the eldest daughter's marriage."

Mr. Liu then said, "Let's deal with the eldest young master first. She said that if the eldest young master dies, the madam will definitely go mad, and you won't be able to get away. Then they'll find another opportunity to strike you."

Yun Jin gritted her teeth, her eyes filled with anger, and asked, "Did they say what they would do?"

Zhilan nodded: "She said that the eldest young master will go to the Imperial Academy after the New Year. He will travel back and forth between the Yun residence and the Imperial Academy every day, so he will find an opportunity eventually."

Yun Jin remained silent for a long time before finally asking, "Why didn't you just go and tell my mother?"

Zhilan bit her lip and replied cautiously, "I dare not. I am worried that if I go to Madam's courtyard, they might notice me. If I alert them and Miss and Madam are caught off guard, and something happens to the eldest young master, I will never be able to atone for it."

Yun Jin sat down in the armchair, leaned back, stared at her, and remained silent for a long while before asking again, "Tell me, what do you want?"

After a long while, Zhilan cautiously spoke: "I have no requests. I only ask that if, one day, you rise to prominence, you would help my younger brother."

"I only have this one younger brother. I don't ask for him to be rich or noble, I only ask that he have a bright future and not end up like me..."

Yun Jin looked at her with a half-smile: "How could a young lady like me help your brother? Aunt Zhilan, you think too highly of me."

Zhilan shook her head, her gaze fixed intently on Yunjin, her tone exceptionally firm: "Miss, I see things more clearly than anyone else. His Highness Prince Yu treats you differently."

I saw clearly the look in his eyes when he looked at you, Miss; it was genuine joy. I believe in you, Miss; if you're willing, it's certainly possible.

Yun Jin looked at her for a long while before speaking: "I can only promise you that if your brother is indeed promising and of good character, I will help him at the appropriate time. This is the only promise I can make to you."

Zhilan's eyes were slightly red, and she bowed deeply to Yun Jin: "Thank you, Miss. With your words, I would die content."

She paused for a moment and then said, "What else does Miss need me to do? Please tell me. I will do anything I can, even at the cost of my life."

Yun Jin pondered for a moment, then shook her head: "Keep your life safe and wait to enjoy the good life with your younger brother."

Zhilan bowed deeply, straightened up, and turned to leave. She stopped at the door, glanced back at Yun Jin, hesitated for a moment, and then spoke:

"Miss, there's something else... I don't want to have Master's child. Could you please help me?"

Yun Jin looked at her, a slight smile playing on her lips, and said casually, "He won't have any more children."

Zhilan was startled, then breathed a sigh of relief, silently bowed to Yun Jin, turned around, pushed open the door, and quietly disappeared into the night.

After Zhilan left, Dongxue pushed open the door and came in, hesitating to speak.

Yun Jin glanced at it and asked, "You heard everything?"

Dongxue nodded: "I heard you. Miss, is she trustworthy?"

Yun Jin remained silent for a while before slowly speaking, "It should be possible. She just wants to secure a future for her younger brother, and besides, she doesn't want to stay in the Yun family mansion for long."

For a fleeting moment, she wanted Zhilan and Liu Zhixue to fight, since Zhilan looked somewhat like her, and it would be good to disgust Liu Zhixue.

But considering that she was from southern Xinjiang and was ruthless, he gave up on the idea.

Dongxue, however, was still somewhat uneasy: "Even so, just to be on the safe side, I should still arrange for someone to keep an eye on her secretly. In case she's putting on an act for Liu Shi, we can be prepared in advance."

Yun Jin was silent for a moment, then nodded.

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