Those with an agenda would relentlessly pursue the matter, and no one knew what they might uncover. If Yun Jinnian had been well-cared for all these years, that might be somewhat defensible. Unfortunately, she was mistreated and lived a difficult life, which could lead to many complications.
The worst fear was an attack on her chastity.
By then, rumor would become fact. Could Yun Jinnian bear that?
Yun Jinnian understood and, after nodding to Princess Jinfeng and Chu Yu, she alighted from the carriage.
As she got onto her own carriage, Yun Jinnian glanced toward Princess Jinfeng’s carriage and felt a cold, angry gaze fixed upon her.
Yun Jinnian pursed her lips, not quite understanding. What was Chu Yu angry about?
After getting on the carriage and waiting for Princess Jinfeng’s carriage to leave, Yun Jinnian also departed to return to the Han Residence.
Upon her return to the Han Residence, she received a visiting card from Ruan Wanrong of the Ministry of War Residence.
After some thought, Yun Jinnian told Mrs. Han she planned to invite Ruan Wanrong, Hu Shuiling, Chen Danyan, and Dai Hanmi over for a visit.
Mrs. Han naturally agreed without hesitation, and Yun Jinnian penned the invitations herself. On the twelfth day of the first lunar month, which was the day after tomorrow, she asked Hemei and Henuan to personally deliver them.
The four young ladies were delighted to receive Yun Jinnian’s invitations.
Chu Yu had been displeased since seeing Yun Jinnian alight from her carriage, and upon his return to the Wang Residence, he found everything and everyone intolerable, from the main gate to the great hall.
The porter was reprimanded, and so was the butler.
With a dark expression, he found no one to his liking.
Princess Jinfeng couldn’t help but laugh, "Look at you now, getting so worked up when nothing’s even been decided. What will you do when it’s time to discuss marriage proposals, storm the doors to snatch her away? In my opinion, you should quickly find a wife for Dai San. If he doesn’t fancy anyone, then cultivate someone he will like. He enjoys women of learning, doesn’t he? Find him a beautiful one, with a scholarly background, eloquent and well-read, and see if he still has eyes for Jinnian."
Upon hearing this, Chu Yu thought the plan sounded workable.
He reached out to embrace Princess Jinfeng, then turned and left with a trace of flair.
Princess Jinfeng stood there stunned for a while before coming back to her senses, "He, he, he..."
Surprised as she was, her heart felt warm and cozy.
Such a brother, so full of life and warmth, was truly wonderful!
After returning to the Han Family, Yun Jinnian automatically told Mrs. Han about running into Princess Jinfeng on the street.
"What did the princess say to you?"
"Not much, just a few simple inquiries. On the third day of the lunar month at the Zhuangyong Marquis Residence, the princess praised my poetry!"
Mrs. Han lowered her eyes, taking a while before speaking, "In the future, when you see the princess, be more respectful and stay away if possible, do you understand?"
Mrs. Han caressed Yun Jinnian’s head, "Go study."
Yun Jinnian then went to the pharmacy, where Han Xuzi had prepared many pills. Unconcerned about what Yun Jinnian might take, she grabbed two bottles of the best Detoxification Pills and two bottles of golden sore medicine, along with a bottle of elixir for replenishing and boosting vitality.
The Han Residence appeared sparsely populated, but Yun Jinnian knew that at least fifty Hidden Guards were stationed around the pharmacy for its protection.
The only ones who had free access were Yun Jinnian and Mrs. Han.
Yun Jinnian wanted to concoct some poison for Leng Binghan so he could effectively protect Princess Jinfeng if necessary, but she was afraid of giving herself away and dared not do so. Eventually, she took a bottle of quick-acting poison that sealed the throat upon contact with blood and left the pharmacy.
What Yun Jinnian took from the pharmacy was soon discovered by Han Xuzi.
"This child has her own plans, let her be," he said.
After a moment of silence, Han Zhong asked, "Who do you think these items are for?"
"Who did she meet today?"
Han Xuzi looked at Han Zhong, "Are you sure there was no one else in the carriage but Princess Jinfeng?"