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

After hearing Meixiang's words, Yunxiu subconsciously glanced at Old Madam Yun, and then at Chu Wanqing.

One was her grandmother, and the other was her mother. She opened her mouth, but it was really difficult to say in front of everyone who she would bring or not.

Chu Wanqing saw right through her little scheme and said calmly, "You take your grandmother first. She's getting old and shouldn't stand in the cold wind for too long."

Yunxiu secretly breathed a sigh of relief, then turned to Yunjin with an apologetic expression: "Sister, I'm afraid you'll have to wait in line with Mother. I really can't do anything about it."

Yun Jin smiled slightly and said calmly, "It's alright. Eldest sister, please take Grandmother inside. It's cold outside, don't let Grandmother catch a cold."

Yunxiu then took the arm of the old lady Yun, Liu Zhixue followed on the other side of the old lady, and Meixiang led the way as they walked toward the side path.

As Grandma Yun was helped forward, she kept muttering, "Xiu'er is really capable; otherwise, how could this old woman's bones have endured the cold wind?"

After Yun Jin and the others had taken a few steps, she instructed Dong Xue, speaking at a volume that Yun Xiu and the others could hear: "Take my county princess's token and ask if I can bring my mother and Lang Ge'er into the palace first."

Yunxiu paused slightly, forgetting that Yunjin was the Princess of Ninghai, personally bestowed by His Majesty.

Now her feigned apology seemed like a joke, and her eyes darkened.

Damn Yun Jin, you'll get what's coming to you sooner or later.

Grandma Yun heard it too, her face darkened, she wanted to say something but was afraid of saying the wrong thing and making herself a laughing stock.

Liu Zhixue quickly whispered, "Grandma, there's no need to take it to heart. The eldest daughter's status is far more noble than that of a mere county princess."

Grandma Yun's expression immediately brightened. That's right, Yun Xiu is destined for greatness. No matter how noble a county princess is, can she be more noble than an empress?

Thinking of this, she nodded and patted Yunxiu's hand, saying, "Zhixue is right. It's just a moment of pride, Xiu'er, don't take it to heart."

Yunxiu forced a smile and quickened her pace, helping the old lady along.

Dongxue took the waist token and went to the front of the line. She whispered a few words to the palace servant who was verifying it, and then pointed in the direction of Yunjin.

The palace attendant took the waist token, examined it carefully, and then looked through the register before nodding.

Dongxue quickly returned and curtsied to Yun Jin: "Princess, I have inquired and it is permissible for you to take your wife and young master into the palace via the side path first."

Yun Jin nodded slightly, turned around and helped Chu Wanqing up, then waved to Yun Lang.

The three of them followed the palace attendant who led the way and entered calmly through a side passage.

After passing through a side passage, verifying their credentials, and registering the names of their entourage, the three followed the palace attendant into the palace.

Yun Jin lagged half a step behind, pulled Dong Xue aside, and asked in a low voice, "Can a county princess bring two people with her at the same time?"

Dongxue lowered her voice and replied, "Only one person could be brought in, but the prince had given prior notice to the palace gate, so the young master was able to come in as well."

Yun Jin remained expressionless, only nodding slightly.

In her heart, she thought, "Xiao Jingyan always arranges everything so perfectly that it's impossible not to pay attention."

She looked up and saw Yunxiu helping Old Madam Yun walk slowly not far away.

Chu Wanqing whispered to Yun Lang, "Lang-ge'er, when we enter the palace later, you should stay by your father's side."

Yun Lang shook his head, his tone somewhat uneasy: "Lang-ge'er won't go with him. Lang-ge'er is going to find Brother Wenxuan and Brother Wenyao from the Zheng family; they said they'll be here today too."

Chu Wanqing smiled helplessly and nodded, saying, "That's fine. Mother will feel more at ease knowing that my son is with the two brothers from the Zheng family."

The group followed the palace attendant through the long palace road and soon arrived at a fork in the road.

The palace maid bowed and pointed to the corridor on the right, saying respectfully, "Princess, the female members of the imperial family are all waiting in the side hall. This servant will lead you there."

Yun Jin had already seen Yun Xiu and Old Madam Yun heading towards the side hall.

She shook her head and said gently, "No need. My mother and I can go to the side hall. The families of Grand Tutor Zheng and the Assistant General of the State have not yet arrived. I will wait for them there."

She paused, then asked, "Father-in-law, where are the male guests waiting? Could you please take my brother there later?"

The palace attendant smiled and said, "Your Highness is too kind. It is only right."

He then beckoned to a young eunuch standing at the other end of the corridor, "Take this young master to the hall where the male guests rest."

Yun Jin whispered to Yun Lang, "Lang-ge'er, when you get there, if you see His Highness Prince Yu, go to his side. He will protect you."

Yun Lang blinked and nodded vigorously: "Don't worry, sister, Lang-ge'er will remember."

After saying that, he followed the little eunuch to the other side.

Yun Jin then followed the palace servants into the side hall with Chu Wanqing.

Many young women had already arrived in the hall, sitting in twos and threes, exchanging pleasantries. The noise was lively, and their hairpins and jewelry jingled.

When Chu Wanqing saw several familiar female relatives, she went over to exchange pleasantries with them.

The ladies pulled her aside and praised her for a long time, saying that Lady Yun was very fortunate to have adopted such a good daughter, who was even personally bestowed the title of Princess of Ninghai by His Majesty.

Among these people, some were genuinely congratulating her, while others had a hint of sourness in their words, which Chu Wanqing pretended not to notice.

Yun Jin didn't recognize any of them, but she could tell who was sincere and who was fake by the favorability ratings on their faces.

Too lazy to socialize, she greeted everyone and then found a seat by the window, with Dongxue standing beside her.

She sipped her hot tea slowly, silently considering all the possible scenarios that might occur that day.

After waiting for about fifteen minutes, a familiar voice finally came from outside the hall.

Yun Jin looked up and saw the eldest daughter-in-law of the Zheng family, Wang, the second daughter-in-law, Li, and the daughter-in-law of the Chu family, Chen, filing in one after another.

Yun Jin spotted Chen Mengyao behind them at a glance, quickly put down her teacup, stood up and hurried forward, curtsying to the group: "Jin'er greets Aunt, Godmother, and Second Aunt. Sister Mengyao, you look so beautiful in that pale yellow dress today."

Chen Mengyao grabbed her arm and teased with a smile, "Your light pink outfit is quite nice too. Being a county princess really changes things; your overall aura almost blinded me."

Chu Wanqing was exchanging pleasantries with several familiar ladies when she saw Wang Shi and the others enter the hall. She smiled, apologized, and got up to greet them.

She was already familiar with Wang and Li, and when they met, they held hands and exchanged New Year's greetings. She also asked Chen about the well-being of everyone in the General's Mansion.

Several women moved aside and sat down, while Yun Jin and Chen Mengyao sat down by the window.

Chen Mengyao glanced around the hall, then leaned closer to Yun Jin and whispered, "Where is your young lady?"

Yun Jin said calmly, "She accompanied my dear grandmother to the side hall where the female relatives of the clan were waiting for their seats."

Chen Mengyao gave a soft hum: "Fine. It saves me from having to see her pretending to be reserved while she's here."

Yun Jin smiled and nodded, about to speak, when a sarcastic female voice suddenly came from behind her: "Oh, isn't this the Princess of Ninghai?"