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Yun Jin could fool Jin Hu, but she couldn't fool Imperial Physician Gao. However, she couldn't say that it was his spatial spring water. After thinking for a moment, she said, "This is distilled water."

The imperial physician asked curiously, "What is distilled water?"

Yun Jin then explained the principle of distilled water to him. Faced with the persistent and inquisitive spirit of the Imperial Physician Gao, she had no choice but to draw him a diagram and let him figure it out on his own.

The two were so engrossed in their conversation that they didn't even realize when Silver Tiger had fallen asleep.

The two didn't stop and leave the house until the guard who went to fetch the live chicken returned.

The two went to another room, where Yun Jin began to instruct the imperial physician on suturing techniques.

Another half hour passed during the lesson. Yun Jin demonstrated it once and then began to instruct Physician Gao on the procedure.

At this moment, a maidservant from Princess Yi's side came to deliver a message, saying that Princess Yi wanted to talk to her.

Yun Jin glanced at Physician Gao and, seeing that he was about to finish, said to the maid, "Wait a moment, I'll be done soon."

The maid stepped back and stood aside, waiting for her.

Physician Gao quickly finished stitching the wound and removed the needles. He wiped the sweat from his forehead and said with a worried look, "I didn't expect this to test my needlework skills. It seems I'll have to learn some needlework when I get back."

Chunxi, standing behind her, couldn't help but burst out laughing. Not only was Physician Gao's stitching incredibly ugly, but even their young lady's stitching was crooked and uneven.

Yun Jin frowned at her, and she immediately covered her mouth to suppress her laughter and shrank into the corner.

Yun Jin was also helpless. She decided that she must go back and learn needlework properly from Qiu Yi.

Seeing that the Imperial Physician Gao's technique was somewhat rusty, but at least he had learned it, Yun Jin told him and then followed the maid to Princess Yi's courtyard.

Upon seeing her, Princess Yi quickly pulled her to sit beside her and asked with concern, "Why do you look a little thinner? Have you been too busy these days? I heard that your medicinal cuisine shop and beauty shop are about to open. Being busy is a good thing, but don't overwork yourself. Your health is the most important thing."

Yun Jin smiled and explained, "Don't worry, Aunt Lian, Jin'er is eating and sleeping well. She's just been running around a lot these days."

Princess Yi nodded: "Jin'er, I've already instructed the embroiderers at Huajin Pavilion to make your wedding dress. You don't need to worry about anything, just focus on preparing for your wedding."

Yun Jin quickly stood up to thank her, but Princess Yi pulled her down to sit beside her: "You silly girl, why are you being so polite with Aunt Lian? From now on, we're family. Don't keep thanking me. I hate all that formality."

After saying that, she leaned close to Yun Jin's ear and whispered, "Aunt Lian is telling you, if A Yan's father were a blockhead or a playboy, I would never marry him. A Yan has this one good quality: he inherited his father's loyalty."

Yun Jin smiled awkwardly; she really couldn't respond to that.

Seeing this, Princess Yi quickly changed the subject: "How is your mother?"

Yun Jin smiled and said, "My mother is doing well."

She paused, then carefully asked, "Aunt Lian, I heard from Ayan the other day that the Empress Dowager is unwell? What are the specifics?"

Princess Yi sighed softly, "The Empress Dowager is getting old. The imperial physicians say that the years of accumulated wear and tear are too much for her to handle; even a celestial being couldn't defy fate. These past few days, she's been awake less and asleep more. The imperial physicians have been taking turns watching over her, but they can only keep her going for a while. We don't hope for anything else; we just hope she can hold on until the day you and Ayan get married. Although the Empress Dowager hasn't seen anyone in recent years, she's always been thinking about Ayan. Being able to see Ayan get married will fulfill one of her wishes."

Seeing that she didn't ask for help with the diagnosis, Yun Jin knew that the Empress Dowager's illness was probably beyond cure.

Princess Yi didn't mention it, partly to avoid putting her in a difficult position, and more importantly, to prevent her from getting involved in the delicate relationship between the Empress Dowager and the Emperor.

She didn't press further, but simply nodded and changed the subject.

The two exchanged only a few words before Xiao Jingyan returned.

He came straight here after court, without even having time to change out of his royal court robes.

Princess Yi saw him enter, looking travel-worn. She waved to the two of them, saying, "It's good you're back. Take Jin'er to your place and talk. Don't get in my way."

Xiao Jingyan shook his head, both amused and exasperated. He and Yun Jin bowed to Princess Yi before leaving the courtyard and heading towards his study.

When the two arrived at the study, Xiao Jingyan first inquired about Yin Hu's condition. Only after hearing her explanation did he feel completely relieved.

He then sighed and said, "That Mu Yanqing is truly cunning; he has completely vanished without a trace. I want to help Yin Hu get revenge, but I can't even find a way in."

Yun Jin comforted him, "He will come back sooner or later. He has been plotting in the capital for so many years, he won't give up easily."

Xiao Jingyan nodded in agreement, then suddenly asked, "By the way, did you receive the two thousand taels that Yun Heting promised you?"

Yun Jin nodded: "He gave it to me. Yesterday, he somehow got hold of the silver notes, which turned out to be from Ruifeng Money Shop. I suspect he left them at the Ministry of Rites."

Xiao Jingyan snorted coldly: "He has a greedy nature to his core. Since he gave you the money, I will help him take the position of Minister of Revenue."

Yun Jin hesitated for a moment, then recounted what she had said to Chu Wanqing, and asked, "Do you think it would be more secure to have the Zheng family involved, along with the First Prince and the Fifth Prince?"

Xiao Jingyan looked at her, then suddenly smiled and said gently, "You don't need to worry about these things from now on. I have my own way of helping him."

Yun Jin felt a warmth in her heart and nodded, then changed the subject: "Yesterday I took my mother to see Steward Chang. My mother was worried that if he revealed this matter, it would affect me, so she killed him. You know about this, right?"

Xiao Jingyan ruffled her hair and laughed, "It's alright, killing them won't affect the overall situation."

Yun Jin was silent for a moment before slowly speaking: "Ayan, there's something else I've always wanted to tell you. I always feel that there's some kind of inexplicable connection between Yunxiu and me, a relationship where one rises and the other falls."

The more successful and triumphant she was, the more obstacles I encountered; and the more I rose through the ranks, the more misfortunes befell her. I can't quite explain why, but after observing her these past few days, it's certainly true.

She couldn't reveal anything about Tuoba Hui; she could only say it was her own speculation.

Xiao Jingyan pondered for a moment, then asked seriously, "So what do you want to do?"

Yun Jin's gaze was cold, and she said solemnly, "I don't want to wait any longer. I don't want Yun Xiu to marry the Fifth Prince, and I don't want Liu Zhixue to keep running around under my nose."

"As long as the mother and daughter are in the Yun family, my mother will never have a moment's peace."

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