Yun Qi spent last night in Auntie Rou’s quarters, and her coming early in the morning to pay respects was no less than a show of force.
Since Mrs. Han felt that Yun Qi, in targeting Auntie Rou, aimed to disgust people, she was no pushover herself.
After letting Auntie Rou leave, she told her never to come back again, and Auntie Rou knelt down in the courtyard.
Yun Jinnian remained silent but still admired Mrs. Han’s approach.
"I’m not the least bit upset, Jinnian, and you don’t need to worry about me!"
When she loved Yun Qi, she would get jealous, envious, and make a fuss.
Now that she didn’t love him anymore, it didn’t matter where he slept last night, it was none of her concern!
After breakfast, Yun Jinnian and Mrs. Han went to pay their respects to the elderly matriarch.
When they left the courtyard, they completely ignored Auntie Rou.
Yun Jinnian sneaked a glance and saw that Auntie Rou’s face was very pale, as if she could not hold on much longer.
Indeed, as she and Mrs. Han walked past Qiyue Academy, they heard the shrill scream of Auntie Rou’s maid from the courtyard, Auntie Rou had fainted.
Seeing her laughter, Mrs. Han asked with curiosity, "What are you laughing at?"
"Mother, do you think Auntie Rou really fainted, or was it..."
Touching Yun Jinnian’s forehead with her finger, Mrs. Han said, "Real or fake, fake or real, what does it have to do with us? She thinks her act of suffering will gain her a lot but she doesn’t know those are all the things I don’t want!"
If she truly wanted them, could Auntie Rou even be a contender?
"When you marry, you must be discerning, don’t choose someone who changes his mind as often as he changes his clothes!"
Preferably not someone like Yun Qi, who lacks any sense of responsibility.
A coward through and through!
"I’ll heed your words, Mother!"
Upon arriving at Cixin Academy
Laughter could be heard from inside the courtyard, and both Yun Jinnian and Mrs. Han exchanged glances, understanding that everyone had already arrived.
Mrs. Han didn’t mind being late and Yun Jinnian didn’t care as much as she used to in earlier years.
The mother and daughter entered the parlor.
Yun Qi, Yun Chen, and the three brothers from the main house were also there.
Yun Zhen had a large bruise on his face, and Yun Yi and Yun Xuan had them as well.
Yun Jinnian paid her respects one by one, and the younger generation stood up to pay respects to Mrs. Han before the mother and daughter sat down next to Yun Qi.
No sooner had they sat down when the old matriarch asked, "Mrs. Han, I heard that Auntie Rou is still kneeling in your courtyard, has she done something wrong?"
The elderly matriarch was secretly pleased.
With the man’s attention no longer exclusive, she wondered how Mrs. Han would flaunt herself in the future.
The others looked towards Mrs. Han, some evaluating, some pondering.
With a light smile, Mrs. Han replied, "It’s nothing major. She came to pay respects early in the morning, and I told her to go back, but she knelt down as soon as she reached the courtyard. Since she likes to kneel, let her be. However, she just fainted!" Looking at Yun Qi, she added, "Second Master, won’t you go have a look?"
Yun Qi’s expression turned cold, "I’m not a doctor, what can I do if I go?"
"The Second Master has a point!"
With Yun Qi having spoken thus, what could anyone else say?
The elderly matriarch didn’t dwell on the matter and changed the subject after a few words, even complimenting Yun Jinnian on her nice outfit.
She mentioned that they should all have dinner together that evening.
Mrs. He chimed in, "Jinnian, has there been any news from the Zhuangyong Marquis Residence?"
Yun Jinnian shook her head slightly.
Mrs. He was disappointed, and Yun Muyou was also deeply disheartened.
Could it be that Jinnian coming of age would really end in such a bleak outcome?
Yun Jinnian looked at Yun Zhen, "What happened to Big Brother, Second Brother, and Third Brother?"
"It’s nothing. We just had some unpleasant words with someone and came to blows," Yun Zhen said, feeling extremely aggrieved inside.
It was not a simple fight; they were clearly beaten up.
He didn’t know how they had provoked the Princely Heir Chu Zhaowei, but after Chu Zhaowei attacked them, his second and third brothers intervened to help, which led to Princely Heir Hong also joining the fight.
Two against three, his three brothers were left with injuries while the two Princely Heirs came out unscathed.
The frustration inside him was immense.