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

Yun Jin stayed at the medicinal cuisine shop until the afternoon before returning to the Yun residence with Dong Xue.

As soon as she entered the Brocade Book Pavilion, Chunxi came up to her and said, "Miss, Master sent someone to invite you half an hour ago, saying that he has important matters to discuss with you and that you must go to his study when you return."

Yun Jin raised an eyebrow. It seemed that Yun Heting had failed to get through to the Fifth Prince and had no choice but to turn to her for help.

Now that she has been betrothed to Prince Yu by the emperor, Old Madam Yun has calmed down, and Yun Heting is speaking to her more politely. Indeed, in this era, it is still necessary to have a strong backer.

She wasn't in a hurry. She leisurely drank a cup of tea before leading Dongxue to the study in the front yard.

Upon reaching the study door, she saw Ping An standing guard outside. Seeing her approaching from afar, he greeted her warmly with a beaming smile, saying, "Second Miss has arrived. Master is waiting inside. He said that Second Miss can simply go in without announcing herself."

Yun Jin nodded and walked towards the study.

In the study, Yun Heting was sitting at his desk, staring absentmindedly out the window. Hearing the sound, he quickly looked up, put on a smile, and stood up, saying, "Jin'er is here. Please sit down. Ping'an, serve the Second Miss some tea."

Ping An served the tea, then bowed and withdrew.

Yun Jin sat down, holding a cup of tea, but didn't drink it, waiting for him to speak.

Yun Heting didn't get straight to the point, but instead asked with feigned concern, "I heard from your mother that you went out to look after the shop. How's the preparation for your medicinal cuisine shop going? Is there anything you can help your godfather with? If so, just tell your godfather."

Yun Jin smiled slightly, her tone respectful yet distant: "Thank you, godfather. My cousin Lan Qi is helping out there, so there's no need to trouble you for now."

Yun Heting was somewhat annoyed by her lukewarm attitude, but for the sake of his career, he forced a smile and changed the subject: "If anyone gives you a hard time or makes things difficult for you while you're staying in the manor, just come and tell your godfather. You are now a county princess and a prospective princess consort, your status is noble, and no one can wrong you."

Yun Jin thought to herself, "Don't you know who's upset me?" But on the surface, she smiled faintly and said, "Everyone in the manor treats Jin'er with utmost respect, and Mother is especially attentive to Jin'er. No one has ever made things difficult for Jin'er."

Yun Heting sighed and changed the subject: "Your marriage to Prince Yu is indeed a bit rushed. How is your dowry being prepared? Is there anything lacking? If you don't understand anything, feel free to ask your mother."

Yun Jin felt nauseous and had no desire to deal with Yun Heting anymore, so she simply went straight to the point and asked, "Didn't Godfather say he had something to discuss with Jin'er? What is it?"

Yunheting felt relieved; they were finally getting to the point.

He cleared his throat and sighed, "It's like this. My godfather has been in the Ministry of Rites for quite some years now. He has worked diligently all these years. I wouldn't dare say he has done great work, but he has never made a mistake. However, the Ministry of Rites only handles trivial matters. My godfather would like to do something more practical for the court."

There's a position in the Ministry of Revenue that would be perfect for my adoptive father. But for some reason, there's been no word from the Ministry of Personnel. My adoptive father is thinking, if His Highness Prince Yu could put in a good word for me with His Majesty…”

He paused mid-sentence, cautiously observing Yun Jin's expression.

Yun Jin maintained her attentive listening expression, showing neither surprise nor embarrassment, but simply nodded slightly, as if carefully digesting his words.

Seeing this, Yun Heting quickly added, his tone even more earnest: "Jin'er, your godfather knows that you and Prince Yu have a very deep relationship. This matter is nothing more than a word to His Highness, and it's just a small favor for you. You see... could you please put in a good word for me with His Highness?"

Yun Jin remained silent for a while before saying, "Father, I understand what you just said. However, I am a little confused. Although I don't understand the affairs of the court, I know that the Ministry of Revenue is managed by the Fifth Prince."

"Isn't my eldest sister the Fifth Prince's betrothed? Why doesn't Godfather ask her for help? If she could get the Fifth Prince's help, getting into the Ministry of Revenue would be a simple matter of a word from him. Why go to all this trouble, Godfather?"

Yun Heting's smile froze. He hadn't expected Yun Jin to suddenly steer the conversation toward Yun Xiu, but her words were so flawless that there wasn't a single fault to be found.

He couldn't very well tell him that he had already gone to see the Fifth Prince, only to be coldly turned away by him.

He opened his mouth, and after a long pause, he stammered, "Well... as you know, the Fifth Prince is in charge of the Ministry of Revenue, and my godfather is Xiu'er's father, so the Fifth Prince always has to avoid suspicion."

Yun Jin asked in surprise, "Shouldn't it be about recommending the virtuous regardless of kinship?"

Yun Heting said awkwardly, "Well... perhaps the Fifth Prince is more concerned about his influence. Jin'er, your godfather knows that if His Highness Prince Yu were willing, he would have the ability to do so. I wonder if you could..."

He didn't say the rest, but he believed Yun Jin understood.

After he finished speaking, he stared intently at Yun Jin, waiting for her to speak.

After pondering for a moment, Yun Jin suddenly said, "Father just asked how the preparations for my shop are going. Actually... I'm still short two thousand taels of silver for the opening of my shop. I wonder if Father has any ideas?"

Yun Heting hesitated for a moment, but for the sake of his career, he gritted his teeth and said, "It's fine, my godfather will have someone send it to you later."

Yun Jin nodded and smiled, "Then thank you, Godfather. As long as Jin'er's shop can open smoothly, I will have time to ask the Prince to put in a good word for me."

Yun Heting understood. Without receiving the money, Yun Jin naturally wouldn't have time to go to the prince. He could only say, "Your godfather will have someone send the money to you by tomorrow at the latest, and I guarantee it won't delay your shop's opening."

Yun Jin gave a slight bow, her smile much more genuine this time: "Then I thank you, Godfather. However, Godfather, I cannot guarantee whether the Prince will help. The Prince has his own considerations, and I dare not influence his decision."

Yun Heting dared not say no, and quickly nodded, saying, "Good, good, good, Jin'er's words are enough. I am extremely grateful that Jin'er was willing to speak up for her godfather."

Then he added, "Jin'er, your godfather has gained respect in the court, and when you marry into the royal family, you'll have a maternal family to rely on. It's a win-win situation, don't you think?"