Yun Jinnian looked on, her heart aching and uncomfortable.
She wasn’t sure why Yun Zihan was crying, worried that she wouldn’t agree, or afraid she had troubled her?
"What’s to cry about all of a sudden?" Yun Jinnian handed over a handkerchief to wipe Yun Zihan’s tears, "Stop crying, it’s the New Year, you’ve cried yourself ugly!"
"Fourth Sister, I didn’t want to come, but, but I had no choice, I had to make a trip because Big Sister..." Yun Zihan said, crying even harder.
She really felt terrible.
Yun Jinnian laughed, "Big Sister sent you to find me to invite the second young lady from the Zhuangyong Marquis Residence, right?"
Yun Zihan nodded her head.
"Fourth Sister, just pretend I didn’t say anything, don’t trouble yourself!"
Yun Jinnian was speechless.
How could she act as if nothing had happened?
But she also understood, being a concubine-born daughter in the household, Yun Zihan had her difficulties, too.
Marriage was controlled by the Lady, and Cui Auntie never left the inner doors, she was also helpless, smart as she was, she was just an auntie after all.
Yun Jinnian recalled that year when she fainted from kneeling in Cixin Academy, and the one who took care of her afterward was Auntie Cui.
She then said, "Second Sister, don’t worry. I’ll send a note to Hanmi, inviting her to visit the house on the sixteenth day of the first month. As for whether Big Sister will be able to persuade her, it’s not for you and me to decide!"
If the guest was already invited to the house and Yun Muyou couldn’t get them to come, then no one could be blamed.
"Fourth Sister, thank you!" Yun Zihan sincerely said, a dry smile on her graceful little face.
"We’re sisters!" Yun Jinnian said lightly, inviting Yun Zihan to have some pastries.
"Are these pastries from Xufuji?" Yun Zihan asked.
"Yes, I bought them on the way back. They’re quite tasty. Take some with you later, Second Sister, and bring some to Auntie Cui, too!"
Yun Zihan stayed in Niannian Garden for a while before she got up and left.
Yun Jinnian watched Yun Zihan’s retreating figure and sighed, writing a note for Hemei to deliver.
She wrote notes to Dai Hanmi, Ruan Wanrong, Hu Shuiling, and Chen Danyan, inviting them to visit on the sixteenth.
Yun Zihan personally told Yun Muyou about this matter. Though Yun Muyou was displeased, it was better than not meeting anyone at all. If she performed well in front of the guests, and since there was no enmity between her and Dai Hanmi, Dai Hanmi should give her some face, right?
Having realized this, Yun Muyou let Yun Zihan go back.
She cheerfully told Mrs. He about this matter. The sixteenth day of the first month, then. She would definitely perform well.
The two younger sisters would be taken care of, and as for Xu Xinmo, Yun Muyou felt annoyed in her heart.
If it hadn’t been for Xu Xinmo’s fierce glare at Yun Jinnian that day being witnessed, they wouldn’t have encountered collective resistance from the ladies.
At dinner time, Yun Jinnian mentioned the matter to Mrs. Han. Mrs. Han, holding her bowl, hesitated for a moment before saying, "Then let’s have lunch at Huiquan Tower. Your mother will have someone reserve a private room for you. After a good meal, play for a bit, then everyone can head home."
Yun Jinnian didn’t understand.
"Silly child, this household is now in the Lady’s control. Since you are the one inviting them, it’s best to go to Huiquan Tower. Of course, take your sisters with you, go lively, and come back happy!"
Yun Jinnian looked at Mrs. Han.
Mrs. Han continued, "No matter how much you dislike it, don’t show it. If they don’t provoke you, don’t bother with them. Just live together peacefully!" Mrs. Han served Yun Jinnian some dishes. "My Jinnian, you are the most beautiful girl in the world, like the most exquisite porcelain, which needs to be carefully cherished. Don’t go clashing with those earthenware pots!"
There’s no comparing earthenware pots to exquisite porcelain!