Yun Jinnian pondered for a moment, thinking carefully.
In her dream, her knowledge about Zhuangyong Marquis Residence was very limited. She only knew that later, because of a tree with dual-colored flowers, they were impeached for having ulterior motives. As to what happened afterward, she didn’t know since she had no status in the Yun Family.
Yun Jinnian looked down at her own hands.
Hemei stepped forward and whispered softly, "Miss, should I go and find out more?"
Yun Jinnian looked up, "?"
"I could go and see if it’s only you who’s been invited, or if there are others."
"Good, but be careful!"
This was the first time Hemei was sent to handle a task, and Yun Jinnian intentionally wanted to test Hemei’s abilities, who also wished to prove herself.
Hemei climbed over the wall to leave. Right in front of Yun Jinnian, with a small leap, she scaled the tall perimeter wall. Yun Jinnian watched with wide eyes, speechless, "She just climbed over like that?"
Henuan started to laugh, "Miss, that’s nothing. I can do it too!"
"You are all really amazing!"
Yun Jinnian, kind-hearted as always, did not burst into laughter, but she was always smiling gently, warming the hearts of Hemei and Henuan, who had always faced a stern master since childhood. This made them want to stay by Yun Jinnian’s side and perform well.
Two hours later, Hemei returned, "Miss, I’ve found out!"
"How did it go?" Yun Jinnian asked eagerly.
"The Zhuangyong Marquis Residence has invited not only Miss but three others as well. They are the legitimate daughter of the Count Xuanping Residence, Hu Shuiling, Ruan Wanrong from the Ministry of War Residence, and Chen Danyan, the granddaughter of Elder Chen. Another one is you, Miss!"
Apart from Yun Jinnian, all were daughters of the first rank prestigious families.
"So what do you say, should I go or not?"
"If it were only Miss being invited, it wouldn’t matter if you didn’t go. But now that they have asked four ladies, if the other three misses attend and only Miss does not, it would not be good for your reputation!" Hemei voiced her opinion.
Yun Jinnian nodded in agreement.
She didn’t expect Hemei, despite her young age, to think so thoroughly.
"Have you learned the proper etiquette?" Yun Jinnian asked.
"Yes, a wet nurse taught us about social interactions and courtesy!"
Yun Jinnian understood at once.
This was specially prepared by her maternal grandfather. No matter what her circumstances were in the Yun Family, he would make sure she had what she needed.
Her grandfather truly cherished her; she knew that, always had.
"Then let’s go. But what should I wear tomorrow?" Yun Jinnian asked again.
After thinking for a bit, Hemei replied, "Miss has fair skin; pink and light blue suit you well. But since it’s the New Year and the old lady of Zhuangyong Marquis Residence is ill, Miss could wear a bright red jacket with golden edges for good luck!"
Yun Jinnian became even more curious about Hemei.
She was only asked to find out some information, yet she could even learn about the old lady’s illness. Truly impressive.
"Alright, I’ll take your advice. Help me find a set!" Yun Jinnian said.
Joyfully, Hemei went off to do so, and Henuan quickly poured water for Yun Jinnian, not seeming like a small child with such dexterous movements.
"Go see if grandfather has returned," Yun Jinnian instructed.
"Yes, right away!" Henuan dashed off, and since the arrival of Henuan and Hemei, the four seasons of servants no longer attended to Yun Jinnian, leaving Ming Yang standing aside, feeling ashamed.
Yet Yun Jinnian just drank warm water and read Medical Books.
On the way back, Yun Muyou’s face looked rather unhappy. Yun Musi and Yun Mulan huddled together, not daring to breathe too loudly.
Yun Zihan lowered her eyes, diminishing her presence.
Xu Xinmo also hung her head.
Yun Muyou glanced at Xu Xinmo, took a deep breath, and felt a surge of annoyance.
The carriage stopped at the entrance to the Yun Residence. Yun Muyou got off first and went straight into the Yun Residence without waiting for anyone, heading directly to Cixin Academy.
Seeing this, Xu Xinmo knew Yun Muyou was going to report to her grandmother and hurriedly went after her, grabbing Yun Muyou, "Cousin, please don’t tell grandmother. I won’t dare do it again!"