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

Seeing this, Yun Jin said no more.

The Zheng family was simply too caught up in their grief to consider the darker side of the situation, having been immersed in the pain of losing their loved one for too long. Now, with just a gentle nudge from her, they naturally knew what to do.

After lunch, Yun Jin chatted with Old Madam Zheng for a while before getting up to take her leave.

Chen Mengyao got up to see her off, and when she reached the outer courtyard, she ran into Huang Weixue.

Upon seeing Yun Jin and Chen Mengyao, Huang Weixue's eyes lit up with joy, and he quickly stepped forward to greet them: "Miss Chen, Miss Yun."

Yun Jin and the other person nodded and said, "What a coincidence, Young Master Huang has also just finished his meal?"

Huang Weixue hesitated for a moment before speaking, "I heard that Miss Yun has arrived, so I waited here specifically. Could I... speak to her in private?"

Chen Mengyao glanced at him, then at Yun Jin, and said understandingly, "Jin-meimei, I'll wait for you at the gatehouse."

After saying that, he walked away quickly, winking at Yun Jin as he left.

Yun Jin reluctantly withdrew her gaze, looked at Huang Weixue, and asked, "Young Master Huang, is there something you need from me?"

Huang Weixue didn't rush to speak, but instead looked at Dongxue and Chunxi behind Yun Jin and said, "Sisters, could you please step aside for a moment?"

Yun Jin was surprised. Had this young master Huang encountered some trouble? She turned to Dong Xue and Chun Xi and said, "You two go to the gatehouse and wait for me."

Dongxue and Chunxi bowed and withdrew.

After the two left, Yun Jin looked at Huang Weixue and sighed, "Young Master Huang, have you encountered any trouble? Are you short of money?"

As he spoke, he reached into his sleeve pocket to take out his purse.

Huang Weixue hurriedly waved his hand, his face turning bright red: "No, Miss Yun, the money is enough, it's enough."

Yun Jin looked at him, puzzled. "Then have you encountered some other trouble?"

Huang Weixue hesitated for a moment, then took out a silver hairpin from his pocket and handed it to Yun Jin somewhat awkwardly.

The hairpin was quite well-made, with a small plum blossom on the head, showing that it was carefully chosen.

His ears turned slightly red, his gaze fixed on the bluestone slab behind Yun Jin, avoiding her eye contact. His voice carried a hint of nervousness: "Miss Yun, this... this is a New Year's gift for you. Thank you so much for helping me before; I've always remembered it."

Yun Jin looked down at the silver hairpin in his hand and sighed softly in her heart.

She paused for a moment, not reaching out to take it, but instead raising her eyes, her tone gentle yet direct: "Young Master Huang, you are well-read and knowledgeable, but perhaps you don't understand that hairpins are something that can only be given as gifts between two people who are mutually in love."

We're just friends; it's inappropriate for you to give me a hairpin.

Huang Weixue's hand holding the hairpin froze in mid-air, his smile also froze, and he opened his mouth, not knowing what to say.

Yun Jin didn't hesitate any longer. She nodded slightly to him, her tone still gentle: "I appreciate your kindness, but you can take this hairpin back. The New Year is almost here, and the imperial examinations will follow. I wish Young Master Huang all the best in his examinations and continued success. If there's anything else, I'll help if I can, but there's no need for gifts."

Huang Weixue managed to utter a few words: "Miss Yun..."

Yun Jin smiled and said, "If Young Master Huang feels indebted to me, I hope you will not refuse to help me if I need your assistance when I am promoted in the future."

Huang Weixue nodded hurriedly: "Of course, I will do my utmost to help Miss Yun in any way she needs me!"

Yun Jin nodded, turned around and walked quickly toward the gatehouse.

Huang Weixue stood there, watching her retreating figure. After a long while, he murmured, as if talking to himself, "I'm still not good enough for her."

Mo Shu emerged from behind the artificial hill, sighed, and said softly, "Young master, don't underestimate yourself. You will surely have a bright future if you pass the imperial examination. What kind of girl wouldn't be good enough for you? Miss Yun... perhaps she already has someone she likes."

He bought Yun Jin as a gift for Huang Weixue. After spending many days with Huang Weixue, he realized Huang Weixue's feelings for Yun Jin and hoped that Yun Jin and Huang Mingzi could become a couple.

That's why he advised Huang Weixue to send a gift to test Yun Jin's feelings, but this result was within his expectations.

Huang Weixue smiled wryly as he put the silver hairpin back into his pocket. His gaze fell on the direction where Yun Jin had disappeared. He remained silent for a long while before slowly saying, "Perhaps you are right. Never mind, let's go."

Yun Jin was unaware of the conversation between the master and servant. When she reached the door, Chen Mengyao was leaning against a pillar in the gatehouse, waiting for her.

Seeing her approach, Chen Mengyao raised an eyebrow, leaned closer, and whispered, "What did Young Master Huang say to you?"

Yun Jin shook her head, not intending to say more, and changed the subject:

"Sister Mengyao, that Ding Shi, she was humiliated in the warm pavilion today, she must be feeling quite unhappy. Since she dared to offer to help you with your marriage in public, there's no guarantee she won't try anything underhanded. Go back and tell your grandparents that it would be best to have someone keep an eye on her secretly, it's always good to be cautious."

Chen Mengyao's expression also became more serious. She nodded and said, "Don't worry, I'll tell them when I get back. Grandfather will make the arrangements."

Yun Jin then turned around and got into the carriage.

Shang Dongxue and Chunxi followed her into the carriage. As soon as the curtain was drawn, Chunxi eagerly approached and said with a grin, "Miss, did that Young Master Huang just confess his feelings to you? I saw from afar that he seemed to give you something, didn't he?"

Dongxue stared at her longingly, thinking to herself, "Oh no, the prince has met a rival in love."

Yun Jin looked at Chun happy and said with a smile, "What does this little girl know about love? Young Master Huang has encountered some trouble and it's inconvenient for you to hear about it."

Fearing they would ask, he quickly changed the subject. "Oh right, I forgot to pick up Lang-ge'er's clothes. I was in such a hurry at Huajin Pavilion that I forgot about it."

Chunxi grinned and took out a brocade bundle from behind her, waving it in front of her: "Don't worry, Miss, Manager Yu Niang had already had someone wrap up the young master's clothes and give them to me. You were inside talking to Manager Yu at the time, so I put them away and forgot to tell you."

Yun Jin finally calmed down, but still reached out and tapped Chunxi's forehead, scolding, "You little rascal, you're getting less and less conscientious, you should be punished."

She looked at Dongxue and said, "Go back and tell Aunt Qiuyi that Chunxi won't be allowed to eat dinner tonight."

Chunxi quickly grabbed Yunjin's arm and begged for forgiveness: "Miss, I was wrong. Please forgive me this time. I have a big appetite, I can't skip a meal. If I don't eat dinner, I definitely won't be able to sleep tonight. Miss, you're the best..."

Yun Jin ignored her. Seeing this, Dong Xue smiled and said, "Miss was just joking with you. Stop shaking and let Miss rest."

"Oh." Chunxi then let go of her hand, stuck out her tongue, and said with a grin, "Chunxi knew that Miss wouldn't hold a grudge against a servant like me."

Yun Jin ignored her and leaned against the car wall to rest with her eyes closed.

The car soon arrived at the Yun residence.

After getting off the carriage, Yun Jin noticed an unfamiliar carriage parked in front of the gate and asked the gatekeeper curiously, "Have we received guests?"