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Fu Lai handed the imperial edict to Yun Jin, straightened up, and glanced to the side.

Prince Yu stood with his hands behind his back under the corridor, his expression indifferent, but he couldn't suppress the upward curve of his lips.

Fu Lai couldn't help but twitch his lips, thinking to himself, "Your Highness, can't you be a little more reserved?"

He withdrew his gaze, cleared his throat, turned to Chu Wanqing, and smiled, "Madam Yun, according to custom, I also need to bring the birth chart of the Princess of Ninghai back to the palace to have the Imperial Astronomical Bureau calculate an auspicious date. I wonder if the birth chart is ready?"

Chu Wanqing nodded quickly and instructed Qinghe to fetch it.

Yunheting greeted Fulai warmly and invited him to sit down in the main hall for tea. He also had a maid serve tea and snacks and gave each of the accompanying eunuchs a thick red envelope before sitting down to talk with Fulai.

Old Madam Yun, supported by Granny Wang, sat in the main hall with a smile on her face, but her heart was in turmoil. From this day forward, she would no longer be able to control this girl.

But then she thought again, no matter what, having a princess in the household would bring her prestige.

She instantly comforted herself, and her heart immediately felt a little more at ease.

Yunxiu walked to Yunjin's side, a polite smile on her face, and said softly, "Congratulations, sister."

Yun Jin looked at her stiff smile, raised an eyebrow, and replied lightly, "Thank you, elder sister." Then she walked into the hall and sat down below Chu Wanqing.

Chu Wanqing looked at her, her heart filled with mixed emotions.

Yun Jin had only been back by her side for a little over two months, and she hadn't had a chance to make it up to her yet, and now she was getting married. She couldn't help but feel a pang of sadness.

Xiao Jingyan sat in the hall, drinking tea with his head down, occasionally glancing in Yun Jin's direction, which made Yun Xiu even more jealous.

Everyone had their own thoughts, but on the surface they all wore polite smiles.

Before long, Qinghe returned with Yunjin's birth chart.

Chu Wanqing took it and examined it carefully. Only after confirming that it was correct did she have Qinghe present it to Fulai.

Fu Lai accepted the gift with both hands, examined it carefully, and put it away securely. After saying a few auspicious words, he stood up, looked at Xiao Jingyan, and asked, "Does Your Highness wish to travel with me?"

Xiao Jingyan shook his head, bowed respectfully to Chu Wanqing, and said in a humble tone, "Madam Yun, I have a few words I wish to speak with the County Princess privately. Is that alright?"

Chu Wanqing glanced at him. The imperial decree of marriage had just been issued, and according to custom, the two should not meet in private. However, seeing Xiao Jingyan's solemn expression, she hesitated for a moment, then nodded and beckoned to Yun Lang beside her: "Lang-ge'er, go with your sister."

Yun Lang immediately walked over and stood beside Yun Jin.

Yun Jin was about to see Fu Lai off, but Fu Lai quickly waved his hand to stop her, saying with a smile, "Princess, please wait. How could I dare trouble you to see me off?"

What a joke! His Highness Prince Yu is still waiting to speak with her; how could she dare to delay this gentleman's business?

Yun Jin had no choice but to stop and watch Yun Heting and Chu Wanqing send Fu Lai out, while Old Madam Yun and Yun Xiu hurriedly followed.

After the figures of the others disappeared at the end of the corridor, Yun Jin turned around and walked towards Jinshu Pavilion.

Yun Lang tugged at Xiao Jingyan's sleeve and whispered, "Brother-in-law, let's go."

Xiao Jingyan was instantly pleased by the address of "brother-in-law," and he could no longer hide the smile on his lips. He looked down at Yun Lang and said, "I heard from your sister that you will be studying at the Imperial Academy after the New Year. Your brother-in-law will arrange everything for you."

Yun Lang's eyes lit up, and he looked up at him in surprise: "Really? Thank you, brother-in-law!"

Xiao Jingyan laughed loudly, then lowered his voice and asked, "Is there anything Lang-ge'er wants? Tell your brother-in-law, and I'll give it to you."

Yun Lang thought for a moment, then asked seriously, "Anything is fine?"

Xiao Jingyan nodded solemnly: "Anything is fine."

Yun Lang glanced at Yun Jin walking ahead, then leaned close to Xiao Jingyan's ear and whispered, "Brother-in-law, I want to learn kung fu. Can you teach me?"

Xiao Jingyan was slightly taken aback, then looked down at him: "Why do you want to learn kung fu?"

Yun Lang gazed at Yun Jin's retreating figure, pursed his lips, and whispered, "I want to protect my mother and sister."

Xiao Jingyan felt a warmth in his heart, patted him on the shoulder, and said gently, "Alright. You can learn the basics from Fusheng first. After the New Year, I'll arrange for someone to teach you, okay?"

Yun Lang almost cheered, then turned to Fu Sheng behind him and said, "Fu Sheng, did you hear that?"

Fusheng quickly replied, "Young Master, I heard you! Thank you, Your Highness!"

Xiao Jingyan then said seriously, "Lang-ge'er, learning kung fu is very tough. You have to train in the coldest winter and the hottest summer. Can you persevere?"

Yun Lang straightened his back and nodded vigorously: "I can manage! I'm not afraid of hardship!"

Yun Jin walked ahead, hearing the conversation behind her clearly. She smiled slightly, shook her head, and said nothing.

Upon arriving at Jinshu Pavilion, Yun Lang stood in the courtyard and said to Yun Jin and Xiao Jingyan, "Your Highness, please speak with my sister. I'm going to my sister's study to read."

After saying that, she pulled Fusheng into the study, giving the two of them space to talk.

Xiao Jingyan followed Yun Jin into the main room and sat down in the outer room. He took out a brocade box from his sleeve and handed it to Yun Jin, explaining, "The things you gave to Ling Feng last time, he has taken care of them for you. The money from the sale is all in here, please keep it safe."

Yun Jin took the brocade box and opened it. Inside, there was a neat stack of silver notes, each with a face value of ten thousand taels.

She picked it up and roughly counted it; it amounted to a staggering eight million taels.

Her fingers paused slightly, she looked up at him, and exclaimed in surprise, "How can there be so many?"

Although those items were worth some silver, they weren't worth that much to sell for. She knew they might have been given to her by Xiao Jingyan.

Xiao Jingyan didn't explain. He poured himself a cup of tea, took a sip, and started talking about another matter: "My mother will personally come to the mansion on the sixth day of the month to present the betrothal gifts. At that time, she will discuss the wedding date with your mother and try her best to set our wedding date."

Yun Jin closed the brocade box, paused for a moment, then looked up at him and said, "I'm really worried about Liu Shi, who's still in the mansion. I need to deal with her before I can prepare for my wedding in peace."

Xiao Jingyan smiled slightly and said, "I will help you with the Liu family."

Yun Jin didn't respond to that question, but instead asked, "Have you arranged for people to keep an eye on things in the Cold Palace? Is that child there?"

Xiao Jingyan shook his head: "They're gone. Mu Yanqing led his men out of the city overnight last night. Silver Tiger's men chased after them all the way out of the city, but found that they left in an extremely hurry, as if they had received some news. The pursuers haven't returned yet, and no new messages have been sent back, so they must have gone too far."

Yun Jin frowned after hearing this. Mu Yanqing left in such a hurry, either because he had received some news or because some urgent matter forced him to leave.

Seeing this, Xiao Jingyan reassured him, "Don't worry, I'll tell you as soon as they get back."

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

After finishing his business, Xiao Jingyan didn't linger any longer. He said, "Prepare for your wedding with peace of mind," and then turned and walked out.