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

Afraid that she would forget again, Yun Jin took out the charcoal pencil and paper she always carried from her sleeve and wrote down the two things: transferring Xia Hong back to the mansion and bringing Fu Sheng into the mansion.

She decided that from now on, she would write down anything important that came to mind, and she would never be so forgetful as she was today.

Chu Wanqing didn't delay and immediately had Qinghe summon the four people arranged by Chu Duanshan and gave them instructions again.

These four men were originally veterans that Chu Duanshan brought back when he retired from the border. They had followed the Chu family for decades and were extremely loyal to Chu Wanqing.

Two guarded Yun Lang in the outer courtyard, and two guarded Chu Wanqing in the Qingshui Garden. They usually stayed at home and only went out as attendants.

Chu Wanqing had always treated them generously, providing them with even better food, clothing, and other necessities than they had when they were at the General's Mansion. Upon hearing this, the four of them responded in unison, their expressions calm, without asking a single further question.

After making the arrangements, Yun Jin still felt a huge weight lifted from her shoulders. After all, she was facing spies from the Southern Frontier, and she needed to be protected in every way.

Just as she was about to say something more, she saw Dongxue lift the curtain and walk in, her expression somewhat strange.

She quickly asked, "How did you hear that?"

Dongxue nodded, stepped forward, and lowered her voice, saying, "Madam, Miss, after Granny Ji left, things got quite lively at the Old Madam's place. She's worried about what to wear to the palace banquet. She says there's no time to make new clothes, and she's afraid of looking too shabby and embarrassing the Yun family. Madam Liu suggested that the clothes made by the embroiderers in the manor would also be suitable, as long as they're paired with some decent jewelry, they'd be presentable. She also said…"

She paused, glanced at Yun Jin, and continued, "They also said that the eldest and second young ladies would definitely be willing to provide the old lady with a few presentable accessories. The eldest young lady is the old lady's own granddaughter, so naturally she would be happy to do so."

Although the second young lady is an adopted daughter, she is still listed in the Yun family genealogy and is considered the old lady's granddaughter. Having just been granted the title of county princess, she should value filial piety even more. His Majesty has bestowed so many fine gifts; surely he wouldn't be stingy with a few pieces of jewelry.”

Yun Jin raised an eyebrow but remained silent.

Chu Wanqing's face darkened, and she snorted coldly, "She certainly knows how to be generous with other people's money. What did the old lady say?"

Dongxue continued, "After hearing this, the old lady first said that the eldest young lady would definitely be happy. Then she said that on the day the second young lady was made a county princess, His Majesty bestowed so much gold and silver jewelry upon her, but only gave the old lady two headbands. She was very dissatisfied with her words. She also said, 'If she still refuses to take them out this time, she will be unfilial.'"

After hearing this, Yun Jin couldn't help but chuckle.

The smile didn't reach his eyes, and he said sarcastically, "I wondered what brilliant idea Liu Zhixue had come up with; it turns out she just wanted my little reward."

As they were talking, footsteps came from outside. Qinghe lifted the curtain and came in, bowed to the two of them, and reported, "Madam, Miss, Granny Wang, who serves the Old Madam, has arrived."

Yun Jin and Chu Wanqing exchanged a glance, surprised that they had arrived so quickly.

Chu Wanqing hesitated for a moment, then nodded and said, "Let her in."

Qinghe went out and then came in with Granny Wang. She bowed to Chu Wanqing and said with a smile, "Madam, the old lady requests your presence. She says there is something to discuss."

Her gaze lingered on Yun Jin for a moment, then she added, "Since the Second Miss is also here with Madam, let's go together, so this old servant won't have to make another trip."

Yun Jin deliberately asked, "Granny Wang, what does the old lady want with us? Could you please tell us?"

Granny Wang shook her head, feigning difficulty, and said, "This... this old servant doesn't know either. Why don't you go over and listen, it's just a few steps away anyway."

Yun Jin smiled and didn't ask any further questions.

The mother and daughter got up and led Qinghe and Dongxue into the old lady's courtyard.

When they arrived at the old lady's courtyard, Liu Zhixue was not inside. They didn't know if she had left or was hiding.

Yun Jin followed Chu Wanqing and respectfully bowed to the old lady.

After all, she was a county princess, so she still had to observe proper etiquette; it wasn't time to really break off relations yet.

Although Grandma Yun's favorability rating was only -51%, it didn't stop Yun Jin from being insincere and evasive.

Grandma Yun was in a good mood today, so she politely invited the two of them to sit down and had her maid pour them tea.

She then spoke with a smug tone, "Wanqing, Consort Shu has sent me an invitation to the New Year's Eve palace banquet. I presume you already know this."

Chu Wanqing smiled slightly: "Yes, I haven't congratulated the old lady yet. It is the old lady's good fortune to receive a personal invitation from Consort Shu."

Yun Jin smiled and added, "Yes, congratulations, Grandma. Not just anyone can attend the New Year's Eve palace banquet."

These words, though seemingly meant as congratulations, made the old lady feel particularly awkward.

She waited a moment, and seeing that the two of them remained silent, she coughed lightly and said, "To be honest, I don't know much about the rules in this palace. I am a little worried that we might bring shame to the Yun family."

Chu Wanqing picked up her teacup, took a sip, and said unhurriedly, "Mother-in-law, you're overthinking it. You just need to sit there properly; who can find fault with you?"

Seeing that they didn't respond, the old lady had no choice but to get straight to the point: "Wanqing, this is my first time attending the New Year's Eve banquet, so I can't be too shabby."

I wore the new clothes made by the embroiderers in the manor, which were passable. But as for accessories… my old belongings were either outdated in style or of poor quality; they were simply not presentable.

Chu Wanqing nodded in agreement: "Indeed. Attending a banquet at the palace is a different matter from going out in public, so one must be particular about one's accessories."

Yun Jin nodded, but didn't say anything.

Grandma Yun's expression was rather unpleasant. She glanced at Chu Wanqing, then at Yun Jin, and saw that both of them seemed indifferent to the matter.

She gritted her teeth and said bluntly, "Wanqing, Xiu'er just sent over a pair of jade bracelets. But bracelets alone aren't enough. Do you have any other jewelry on hand? Could you bring out a few pieces to make this old lady look presentable?"

Having said all that, Chu Wanqing could no longer pretend to be confused.

She thought for a moment and nodded, saying, "My daughter-in-law does have a few presentable items. I'll have someone send over a set of gold and pearl-encrusted jewelry for the old lady to take a look at."

Grandma Yun nodded in satisfaction, then turned her gaze to Yun Jin, waiting for her to speak.

Yun Jin put down her teacup and asked with a smile, "Grandma, you just said that my eldest sister gave me a pair of jade bracelets? Are they made of mutton fat jade or jasper? I've never seen them before."

Grandma Yun was taken aback, and subconsciously replied, "It's mutton fat jade, with good translucency and excellent color. Xiu'er always has a good eye."

Yun Jin nodded, her smile unchanged: "Eldest sister is indeed filial. Since eldest sister gave me a jade bracelet, Jin'er cannot be outdone. His Majesty bestowed upon me a pair of South Sea pearl earrings; the pearls are round and lustrous, and Jin'er has been reluctant to wear them. I'll have someone send them to the old lady later, so they can perfectly match eldest sister's pair of white jade bracelets."

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