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

After seeing Yunheting off, Liu Zhixue stood alone in the empty room, looking at the two silver notes in her hand, her hatred growing wildly like weeds.

Four hundred taels.

It would be enough for an ordinary family to live on for several years, but for her, it wouldn't even buy her a decent set of jewelry.

She gritted her teeth, pulled out a banknote, and handed it to Si Hua: "Take some people to buy some household items, bedding, tables and chairs, pots and pans, anything usable will do."

Si Hua took the silver note and left.

Liu Zhixue sat on the bed, her gaze passing through the open courtyard gate to the gray sky outside, and gritted her teeth as she squeezed out a few words.

Chu Wanqing, you just wait!

……

Yun Mansion.

When Yun Jin got up in the morning, she gave Chun happy two pieces of silver and sent her out.

After all that work last night, I need to hear what happens next to truly enjoy it.

Yunheting went to court early in the morning, and Yunxiu and Yunlang ate breakfast at Qingshuiyuan.

Yesterday, perhaps because Liu Zhixue was no longer by her side to offer advice, Yunxiu was worried that Chu Wanqing would really not want her, so she was very obedient.

In addition, Chu Wanqing was in a particularly good mood today because she was going to add Yun Jin to the family genealogy, and her expression towards Yun Xiu became much kinder.

During the meal, Chu Wanqing put down her chopsticks and glanced at the faces of the three children.

"Our family has few descendants; I've only given birth to the two of you, and I've always felt the house is a bit lonely." She paused, looking at Yun Jin, "Now that Jin'er's parents have passed away, I'd like to adopt her as my daughter. What are your thoughts?"

She never mentioned the words "adopted daughter".

Yun Lang was the first to react, his eyes lighting up: "Really?" He turned to look at Yun Jin, full of anticipation, "From now on, you'll be my second sister?"

Yun Jin nodded with a smile: "Yes, Lang Ge'er."

"That's wonderful! I have a new older sister!" Yun Lang looked at Chu Wanqing excitedly. "Mother, I'm so happy!"

Chu Wanqing patted his head, her eyes filled with relief: "Our Lang-ge'er is so sensible."

She then looked at Yunxiu beside her.

Yunxiu recalled the instructions Liu Zhixue had relayed to her after Granny Qi returned last night:

"Whatever Madam wants to do, you must not object. Opposing her will only make her angry with you, and it will not do you any good."

"Madam wants her to be included in the family genealogy. Even if your father agrees, the clan elders may not. You need to appear very happy. Madam will think you are sensible and may even feel indebted to you, treating you even better."

"Besides, even if we acknowledge her, so what? She's just a little girl from a small town. We'll take her to some big events later, so she won't be embarrassed. Then she'll know that just because someone has the title of the Minister of Rites doesn't mean they're a noble lady of the capital. She's all talk and no action, just a perfect foil for you."

"Also, remember this: before, you were the only one in the household, and the madam might have doted on you. But now that there's that brat comparing you to her, if you upset the madam, she'll have something to compare and will distance herself from you more and more."

Remember not to let small things cause bigger problems. Stay calm in the face of adversity, and even when angry, think through what you want to say before speaking.

Yunxiu went over these words in her mind, and then remembered what Granny Qi had told her last night.

Bai Jin is very likely the child who was switched back then.

She was both shocked and frightened, but Granny Qi comforted her, saying, "Miss, there's no need to panic. This is just your mother's guess. Even if she comes back, there's nothing to fear. In Master's heart, you are the rightful eldest daughter of the Yun family. Master knows better than anyone who can bring benefits to the family. So, Miss, there's no need to worry."

"Your mother asked me to tell you this so that you can be on guard and not ruin things because of impulsiveness."

Yunxiu thought about it all night and finally understood.

Regardless of whether Bai Jin is that child or not, she will not allow anyone to take away what belongs to her.

She smiled and looked at Chu Wanqing, her tone obedient: "Mother, I'm also very happy to have a little sister. I won't be lonely anymore."

She then turned to Yun Jin, smiling warmly, "Second sister, welcome. You've just arrived in the capital and don't have many friends yet. I'll introduce you to my friends later; they'll all like you."

Chu Wanqing glanced at her. Whether the words were sincere or not, at least they were acceptable on the surface.

What she cared about was Yun Lang's attitude, after all, he was Yun Jin's younger brother.

"From now on, Jin'er will also be a young lady of the manor," Chu Wanqing said gently. "I hope you and your brother will love each other and support one another."

The "siblings" were speaking in their hearts.

Yun Lang nodded vigorously, and Yun Xiu smiled and agreed.

After breakfast, Chu Wanqing went to handle the affairs of the manor.

Yunxiu looked at Yunjin and said affectionately, "Second sister, I'm going back to school. Do you want to come with me?"

Yun Jin looked at Chu Wanqing, who nodded: "Go ahead, you'll broaden your horizons by following your sister."

Yun Jin then followed Yun Xiu toward Xue Zhai.

Xuezhai is still the same courtyard, but the furnishings inside have been changed.

The embroidered items were piled up so high that they looked a bit crowded.

Upon entering the study, Yunxiu pulled a few books from the shelf and handed them to Yunjin, her eyes scrutinizing her: "These are what Mr. Liu taught me before. Sister, take a look, can you understand them?"

Yun Jin looked down and saw "Admonitions for Women," "Inner Teachings," and several anthologies of poetry, all of which were commonly read by women in their boudoirs.

She casually picked up the anthology of poems, flipped through it, and said with a smile, "What a coincidence, I've actually read this one before."

Yunxiu was taken aback: "You've read it?"

Yun Jin nodded and pointed to one of the poems: "I memorized this poem, 'Ode to the Plum Blossom,' when I was a child."

She paused for a moment, then casually explained, "'Several plum blossoms in the corner of the wall, blooming alone in the cold' refers to the plum blossoms blooming alone in the cold, symbolizing the noble character of a gentleman."

Yunxiu's expression changed slightly, and she forced a smile, saying, "I didn't expect my younger sister to have read these things; that's quite rare."

Yun Jin smiled slightly and said nothing.

Speaking of this, she is very grateful to her several masters. When she was a child, she was abandoned in a valley and rescued by her master, who brought her back to the mountain.

Several mentors not only raised him, but also taught him many things.

The first master taught her kung fu, the second master taught her music, chess, calligraphy and painting, and the third master taught her medicine.

Aside from the medicine her third master taught her, which she only learned superficially, she mastered the rest quite well, enough for her to use in this era.

Yunxiu then pointed to the guzheng on the table and said, "Sister, have you ever learned to play the guzheng? Mr. Liu's guzheng playing is superb, it's just a pity..."

Yun Jin smiled awkwardly: "I've only learned a little bit."

She thought the guzheng was bad for her fingernails, so she didn't really study it seriously.

Yunxiu's gaze fell on her expression, and she felt a sense of relief. She smiled and said, "Then I'll teach my sister later. We should all know a little bit about music, chess, calligraphy, and painting."

Yun Jin smiled and nodded in agreement, "Okay, thank you, sister."