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

Hearing the unusually attentive greeting from the doorman, Yun Jin's heart skipped a beat. Madam Yun? Miss Yun?

Could it be such a coincidence?

Chen Mengyao was also taken aback. She glanced at Yun Jin worriedly, then leaned close to her ear and whispered, "They're from the Yun family. Should we hide?"

Yun Jin shook her head. Her face was veiled, so she wasn't worried that Chu Wanqing would notice. Moreover, she didn't think Yun Xiu knew of her existence at this time, so she had nothing to worry about.

She glanced towards the door without making a sound, and saw two women walk in, followed by two maids.

The woman at the head of the group was about thirty years old. She wore a purple cloud-patterned cloak adorned with white fox fur, and her black hair was styled into a gentle bun, secured only by a gold and kingfisher feather hairpin. Her face was beautiful and dignified; she was none other than Chu Wanqing.

She walked with composure and a peaceful gaze, exuding the dignified elegance of a noblewoman from a prominent family. She must have been an exceptionally beautiful woman in her youth.

Yunxiu, who was beside her, was wearing a silver fox fur cloak, and her hair was styled in a delicate double bun with pearl tassels, giving her a graceful and refined look.

With that kind of temperament, it's no wonder she was able to marry a prince in her past life and eventually become empress.

At this moment, Madam Wang took the initiative to step forward and greet her: "Madam Yun, it's been a long time."

Chu Wanqing nodded slightly, her smile gentle: "Madam Wang is also here."

Her gaze fell on Chen Mengyao, and a warm feeling welled up in her eyes. "Isn't this Mengyao? When did you return to Beijing?"

"Hello, Aunt Yun. I just arrived yesterday." Chen Mengyao gave a proper bow.

Chu Wanqing smiled and said, "Come visit us when you have time. You're about the same age as our Xiu'er. Come visit us more often, and read books and play music with her."

Upon hearing this, Yunxiu immediately stepped forward, affectionately took Chen Mengyao's hand, and said in a soft voice, "Sister Mengyao, it's so good that you're back. You must come to my house when you have time. I've missed you so much."

Although he spoke warmly, a hint of arrogance was hidden in his eyes.

Yun Jin was surprised that Chen Mengyao, who seemed to have no ulterior motives, could remain calm and composed when facing Yunxiu, whom she looked down upon.

Sure enough, none of these daughters of prominent families were simple.

At this moment, Chu Wanqing's gaze fell on Yun Jin, who was standing next to Chen Mengyao. Seeing that she was wearing a light green veil, revealing only a pair of clear eyes, she was slightly taken aback and felt a strange sense of intimacy.

She asked gently, "And who is this young lady?"

Wang was prepared and said with a smile, "This is a distant niece of ours."

She deliberately avoided mentioning Yun Jin's name, only giving it a vague answer.

Yun Jin gave Chu Wanqing a slight bow as a greeting.

When she looked up and saw the 35% favorability rating above Chu Wanqing's head, she couldn't help but be stunned. Was this due to the affection between mother and daughter?

Chu Wanqing felt an inexplicable sense of kinship with the young lady and couldn't help but say to Yun Jin, "Since she is a relative of Madam Wang, she is also a guest. If you don't mind, please come to our house with Mengyao another day."

Yun Jin curtsied slightly, her voice coming through the veil, slightly hoarse and deliberately lowered: "Thank you for your kindness, Madam Yun, but I will be leaving the capital in the next couple of days. I will definitely pay you a visit next time I have the opportunity."

Yunxiu looked Yunjin up and down. For some reason, she disliked the girl in front of her, but she smiled warmly and said, "May I ask how this young lady is addressed? We are about the same age. It would be fate if we could become friends."

Yun Jin glanced at the -18% favorability rating floating above her head and sneered inwardly. No matter how well she put on a show, she couldn't escape her own golden finger.

Yun Jin smiled slightly: "My name is Xiao Bai. I'm afraid I have to decline your kind offer, Miss. My family is from Guangping Prefecture. I'm going back to get married in a couple of days, and I probably won't have the chance to come to the capital again."

Yunxiu said with regret, "That's such a pity."

Chu Wanqing also felt a little regretful and was about to say something more when Yunxiu gently tugged at her sleeve, her voice sweet and charming: "Mother, didn't we say we were going to go upstairs to see the new fabrics?"

Her tone was slightly coquettish, urging her on, clearly indicating she didn't want to stay any longer.

Chu Wanqing gave her a reproachful look: "You're so impatient." Then she asked Madam Wang, "Madam Wang, would you like to go upstairs and take a look together?"

Wang smiled and waved her hand, "No, we still need to go check out the shops ahead, so we won't keep you company any longer."

Chu Wanqing nodded, waved to Chen Mengyao and Yun Jin, and then led Yun Xiu toward the stairwell.

As she reached the corner of the stairs, she subconsciously glanced back and her eyes met Yun Jin's.

Yun Jin looked at her, her eyes filled with a complex warmth, and nodded slightly.

Chu Wanqing was taken aback, and subconsciously nodded, feeling an inexplicable sense of familiarity growing stronger. This girl gave her a strange sense of familiarity, but she suppressed this emotion without showing it and turned to go upstairs.

Only after the two figures disappeared at the end of the stairs did Madam Wang breathe a sigh of relief, glance at Yun Jin, and whisper, "Let's go, let's go look around somewhere else."

Chen Mengyao couldn't hold back any longer. She pulled Yun Jin outside and muttered under her breath, "Look at her arrogant attitude, all that pretentious posturing. It's so annoying."

Yun Jin didn't speak, but just turned around and glanced in the direction of the second floor.

I never imagined that I would meet the original owner's biological mother for the first time under such circumstances.

After leaving Huajinge, Madam Wang took them to other shops to pick out some jewelry and buy some exquisite food before setting off back to the mansion.

Inside the carriage, Madam Wang glanced at Yun Jin several times, as if she wanted to say something, but ultimately remained silent.

After all, she wasn't present when her in-laws talked to Yun Jin last night. After thinking it over, she decided to tell the old lady about bumping into the Yun family mother and daughter today when she got back.

Seeing that Yun Jin remained silent the whole way, Chen Mengyao assumed that she was feeling upset. Anyone would feel bad if their biological mother treated them like a stranger.

She then made conversation, chattering away to tell Yun Jin where to find authentic local snacks in the capital and which temple fairs were the most lively, trying to cheer her up.

Yun Jin did her best to cooperate, a faint smile playing on her lips.

Actually, she wasn't that sad, after all, she wasn't the original owner of this body. But since she had chosen this identity, she should have some empathy.

Some emotions are an explanation to the original owner, and also the way things should be at this moment.

The carriage quickly returned to the Zheng residence. As soon as they alighted, the gatekeeper greeted Madam Wang and said, "Madam, the Old Madam requests that you bring the two young ladies over as soon as you return."

Wang replied, "I understand," and then led Chen Mengyao and Yun Jin toward the old lady's Nuanxiangwu.

Grandma Zheng was leaning against the soft couch, her hand resting on her forehead. Seeing them enter, she frowned and asked, "How was your shopping today? Did you find anything you liked?"

Chen Mengyao spoke first, her voice clear and crisp: "Grandmother, we ran into Aunt Yun and Yun Xiu at Huajin Pavilion!"

Grandma Zheng looked up at Yun Jin, her eyes filled with concern: "Oh? You saw her?"

Yun Jin nodded, but before she could speak, Chen Mengyao had already recounted the events at Hua Jin Pavilion in detail, adding at the end, "Grandmother, I noticed that Aunt Yun was quite kind to Jin-meimei, and even invited her to her home."

Grandma Zheng shook her head gently, her tone tinged with regret: "You're still too naive, girl. She didn't know Jin'er was her own daughter. If she knew, she would be heartbroken."

After saying that, she rubbed her temples and turned to Yun Jin, saying, "By the way, Jin'er, the Chu family has replied. I have arranged with your maternal grandmother to go to the Jingxin Nunnery outside the city to offer incense together three days from now at 9:00 AM. I will take you to see her then."