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Chu Wanqing nodded and gestured for her to enter, saying, "Please, Your Highness."

Princess Yi smiled and glanced back at Xiao Jingyan, who quickly followed.

Chu Wanqing was slightly taken aback. She had thought that Princess Yi wanted to speak to her alone, but she did not expect that Xiao Jingyan would also come in.

However, she didn't ask any more questions and led the mother and son into the side hall, leaving Qinghe to guard outside and not allow anyone to approach.

As soon as the three entered, Xiao Jingyan lifted the corner of his robe and solemnly bowed to Chu Wanqing, saying earnestly, "Aunt Yun, today, in front of my mother, I, Xiao Jingyan, swear to you that I will love only Chong Yunjin in this life, never take a concubine, and never allow anyone to wrong her in the slightest. If I break this vow, may I be struck down by heaven and earth."

Chu Wanqing was taken aback by his posture, but then smiled. Regardless of whether Xiao Jingyan could keep his promise in the future, she was satisfied with his attitude.

Princess Yi laughed heartily beside her, taking Chu Wanqing's hand and saying, "Madam Yun, I won't hide it from you. Those women in Ayan's household were just a smokescreen I set up when I left the capital, to deceive people. I've been dismissing them one by one these past few days. When Jin'er marries into the family, there won't be a single person in the mansion who will be an eyesore. Speaking of which, Ayan has always been indifferent to marriage, but now it seems that perhaps he was waiting for Jin'er to be his destiny."

She paused, then said solemnly, "Madam Yun, I really like Jin'er. She's a smart, capable, and courageous girl. I assure you here that if Ayan dares to bully her, I'll be the first to object."

Furthermore, if Jin'er ever feels she can't stay here after marriage, she can divorce and return home at any time. We will never bind her with a marriage contract. This is my promise, and it is also Ayan's father's intention.”

Chu Wanqing was stunned again, not expecting that Princess Yi would make such a promise.

Seeing that his mother had finished speaking, Xiao Jingyan added earnestly, "Aunt Yun, my mother's wishes are my wishes. If I ever betray Jin'er, she can leave the palace at any time, and I will not stop her."

Chu Wanqing finally felt relieved. When she looked at Xiao Jingyan now, her gaze held a hint of a mother-in-law looking at her son-in-law, and she found him more and more pleasing to the eye.

Seeing that she had said everything she needed to say, Princess Yi unceremoniously ushered Xiao Jingyan out: "Alright, Ayan, you should go out now. I have something to say to your Aunt Yun."

Xiao Jingyan bowed to the two of them again and then withdrew.

The door closed again, and Princess Yi took out a piece of gold-flecked red paper from her sleeve, spread it in front of Chu Wanqing, and said with a smile, "These are several auspicious days calculated by the Director of the Imperial Observatory. Madam Yun, please take a look and choose a date to finalize the marriage of the two children."

Chu Wanqing looked down and found that the first one was March 18th, which was the same day as Yunxiu's wedding date.

Princess Yi explained, "Supervisor Yu said that day was an extremely auspicious day, the most lucky day of the entire month of March. The Fifth Prince's residence has already submitted the date, so if we want to be there in March, we have no choice but to choose the same day."

Chu Wanqing paused for a moment, thinking to herself, how could her daughter possibly get married on the same day as a concubine?

She shook her head and said apologetically, "Your Highness, I don't want Jin'er to get married too early. She's only been back by my side for a little over two months, and I haven't had a chance to treat her well yet. If she gets married in three months, I really can't bear to part with her."

Princess Yi, hearing her earnestness, didn't press the matter. She then pointed to another date on the paper: "Then let's make it May 26th. It's also an excellent day. The Imperial Censor said it's auspicious for all things, especially weddings and betrothal ceremonies. What do you think, Madam?"

Chu Wanqing frowned, secretly not wanting Yun Jin to marry too early. She carefully considered her words and said, "Aren't there any other auspicious dates? Perhaps I could personally go to the Imperial Observatory and ask Director Yu to recalculate a new date..."

Seeing that she was about to decline, Princess Yi stopped beating around the bush and said directly, "Madam Yun, I won't hide it from you. The reason the Prince and I returned to the capital this time is for Ayan's marriage. After the wedding, we will leave the capital."

It's not that we don't want to stay longer, but we simply can't stay too long. His Majesty is always somewhat uncomfortable with our presence in the capital. The farther we are, the safer it will be for Ayan and Jin'er. If this wedding is delayed too long, I'm afraid we'll have to leave before the ceremony even takes place.

Having said that, Chu Wanqing knew she couldn't refuse any longer.

Princess Yi spoke frankly, every word of which was true. This honesty and respect moved her more than any polite words.

She was silent for a moment, then finally sighed and nodded: "Then let's make it May 26th. I just hope that in these few months, we can prepare Jin'er's dowry properly."

Princess Yi knew that the date was still a bit rushed for Chu Wanqing, so she apologetically took her hand and patted it gently, her tone becoming even more intimate: "From now on, I will call you Wanqing, and you can call me Sister Lian. Let's not be so formal with the terms 'Princess' and 'Madam'. Jin'er is the daughter-in-law I've chosen, so you are my sister."

Chu Wanqing wasn't one to be coy, and readily called out, "Sister Lian."

Princess Yi smiled and agreed, then said gently, "Wanqing, don't worry, we won't mistreat Jin'er. After her marriage, she won't have to be confined to the inner quarters all day; she can do whatever she wants."

I have no daughter, only my son Ayan. Now that Jin'er has entered the family, she's practically my daughter. We will love her as if she were our own daughter and will never let her suffer the slightest grievance.

Princess Yi and Chu Wanqing chatted for a few more minutes. Since the important matters to be discussed had been settled, they did not linger any longer.

Chu Wanqing personally escorted Princess Yi to the gate of the mansion. Xiao Jingyan could not see Yun Jin today, so he did not stay long and left with her, as there were still things waiting for him at the mansion.

After seeing Princess Yi off, Chu Wanqing turned back to Qingshui Garden and asked Qinghe to invite Yunjin over to tell her that the wedding date was set for May 26th.

After listening, Yun Jin remained silent for a moment.

Two months is a bit tight, but with careful planning, it should be enough.

She nodded and said, "I understand, Mother. Don't worry, May is May. I know what I'm doing."

Chu Wanqing gave her a few more instructions about the wedding preparations before letting her return to Jinshu Pavilion.

The front courtyard of the Yun family was still bustling with activity. The Yun family members were still drinking, accompanied by Yun Heting and Old Madam Yun, all of them with rosy cheeks.

The Yun family has two concubines, which is enough for them to boast about for a long time.

The scene at Prince Yu's residence was quite different.

No sooner had Princess Yi and Xiao Jingyan returned to the manor than the steward Guan Shan hurried up to them and whispered, "Your Highness, Princess Consort, Miss Qing has been kneeling in the main hall for half an hour now, and no matter how we try to persuade her, she won't get up."