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When the two arrived, Yunhe Pavilion was already there, along with Liu Zhixue and Yunxiu, who were chatting and laughing.

When the two entered, the smile on Old Madam Yun's face immediately faded. She snorted and said indifferently, "Oh, the County Princess has actually come today? I am truly flattered. I usually can't invite her no matter how hard I try, but today is a rare treat."

Yun Jin smiled neither humbly nor arrogantly, "There's nothing I can do, Grandma. Jin'er is frail. I suffered hardships in the countryside since I was a child, which left me with chronic illnesses. My mother felt sorry for me and allowed me not to pay my respects every day. Jin'er feels very guilty, so I came over as soon as I felt a little better today."

Chu Wanqing chimed in, "Yes, Jin'er has suffered a lot since she was little. Now that your daughter-in-law has recognized her as her daughter, she naturally can't let her suffer any more. Mother has always been kind to the younger generation, so I'm sure she will be understanding towards Jin'er."

Grandma Yun was furious. Yun Jin was running around all day long. She didn't seem unwell at all.

Just as she was about to lash out, Yun Heting chuckled and said, "Of course, Mother dotes on Jin'er. Jin'er is weak, so come whenever you want, and eat in your own courtyard if you don't want to. Didn't your mother set up a small kitchen for you? Do whatever makes you comfortable, don't be shy."

Yun Jin replied with a smile, "My godfather is so understanding."

Grandma Yun rolled her eyes in anger, and was about to say something when Wang Mama, who was standing behind her, gently pressed her shoulder without making a sound and whispered, "Grandma, the food is getting cold. Let the Second Miss and Madam sit down and eat first."

Grandma Yun swallowed back the words that were on the tip of her tongue, simply waving her hand and humming in response, as if to say she had held back.

Yun Jin took in these subtle movements, but pretended not to notice. She turned to Yun Heting with a smile and said, "Father, today I went to Prince Yu's residence and mentioned your matter to the Prince. The Prince said that you have served in the Ministry of Rites for many years, and given your seniority and ability, it is only natural for you to be transferred to the Ministry of Revenue. He will help you, so please rest assured."

Upon hearing this, Yun Heting was overjoyed and excitedly exclaimed, "Good, good, good! Thank you, Jin'er, thank you, Your Highness! I will remember Jin'er's kindness!"

Yunxiu watched from the side, feeling a pang of sadness in her heart. She couldn't help but interject, "The Prince is so good to my sister. He's willing to stand up for Father with just a word from her. It seems the Prince truly cherishes her."

Yun Jin smiled slightly and said casually, "That's not entirely true. It's mainly because my godfather has the ability that the prince is willing to help. If my godfather didn't have real skills, the prince wouldn't be able to help even if he wanted to. Don't you think so, elder sister?"

Yunxiu was rebuffed by her gentle but firm retort, and said awkwardly, "Sister is right. Father is naturally very talented, and it is Father's good fortune that the Prince has recognized his talent."

Chu Wanqing coughed lightly and said with a faint smile, "I went back to the General's Mansion today and mentioned this matter to my father. My father said that my husband has served in the Ministry of Rites for many years, and even if he has not made any great contributions, he has certainly worked hard. He is willing to say a few words on my husband's behalf before His Majesty."

Yun Heting suddenly turned his head to look at Chu Wanqing, his eyes filled with disbelief.

Chu Wanqing had been lukewarm towards him lately, but he was surprised that she was willing to help him in his career. He was moved and said, "Madam... thank you."

As he spoke, he reached out, wanting to grasp Chu Wanqing's hand that was resting on the table.

But just as his hand was halfway out, Liu Zhixue suddenly chuckled softly: "Madam and Master are truly a loving couple, so enviable. Master is truly blessed to have such a virtuous wife."

Yun Heting abruptly withdrew his hand and stammered, "Mr. Liu is right."

Grandma Yun saw this scene and glared at Liu Zhixue fiercely.

Even though she favored Liu Zhixue, she didn't want her to be jealous at this moment. She looked at Chu Wanqing earnestly, her tone full of relief: "Wanqing did the right thing. You and Heting are husband and wife, you share the same fate. If he prospers, you will prosper too. The fact that you took the initiative to go back to your parents' home to speak up for him shows what a wife should do."

Yun Jin coldly observed the performance of the people at the table, each with their own agenda, and secretly sneered in her heart.

She began, somewhat reluctantly, "But Godfather... the Prince told Jin'er something, and Jin'er doesn't know whether she should tell him or not."

Seeing her solemn expression, Yun Heting's heart skipped a beat, and he quickly asked, "What is it? Jin'er, please speak freely."

Yun Jin sighed: "The Prince said that the Fifth Prince is now obstructing my godfather's transfer to the Ministry of Revenue, but I don't know why. Godfather... after all, the Ministry of Revenue is under the Fifth Prince's jurisdiction. If he insists on not doing so, it will be in vain no matter how much others try. So... Godfather shouldn't have too much hope in this matter."

Yun Heting's joy froze instantly, and after a long while, he stammered, "How could this be..."

Yunxiu suddenly spoke up from the side: "Impossible! The Fifth Prince wouldn't stop him!"

Yun Jin looked at her with a sympathetic expression, then looked at her again, seemingly puzzled, and said, "Elder sister, you should ask the Fifth Prince about this. Logically, since you're about to marry him, and your godfather is his father-in-law, he should be doing everything in his power to make it happen. But for some reason, he's vehemently opposing it. You should know that your godfather has approached him more than once, but he politely declined, right?"

Yunxiu was speechless, unsure of what to say in response.

Seeing this, Liu Zhixue suddenly laughed and said, "Could it be that the county princess has misunderstood? Perhaps that's why the Fifth Prince is hesitant to express his opinion. After all, given his relationship with the master, others might say he's practicing nepotism."

Yunxiu quickly nodded in agreement: "Yes, Mr. Liu is right. The Fifth Prince must be afraid to speak up for Father for this reason."

Yun Jin glanced at Yun Xiu, then turned her gaze to Liu Zhixue: "Mr. Liu is well-versed in literature and should understand the principle of recommending worthy individuals regardless of kinship. If your adoptive father is truly capable, why did His Highness the Fifth Prince object?"

Liu Zhixue was stumped by her question, opened her mouth, but didn't know how to refute it.

Yun Jin didn't give her a chance. Instead, she turned back and glanced at Yun Heting and Yun Xiu before saying, "Father, this matter is actually quite simple. Now that we have the Prince and my maternal grandfather helping to mediate, all we need is for my elder sister to go and talk to the Fifth Prince. She should explain to him that our Yun family is not entirely relying on him. If everyone recommends you for the position of Minister of Revenue, we hope that Your Highness will uphold the principle of recommending virtuous people regardless of kinship and not interfere."

Yun Heting was immediately moved by these words. He quickly turned to Yun Xiu, his eyes full of expectation: "Xiu'er, why don't you go and talk to the Fifth Prince?"

In an instant, everyone's eyes were on Yunxiu, which made her feel a little regretful. She could have brought this up herself, but now it felt like she was being forced to agree.

But with the die already cast, she had no choice but to smile awkwardly and nod in agreement.

(Okay, I admit, the author is actually a middle-aged old man. The reason I write ancient romance novels is because I have a girlish heart.)

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