Mrs. Han wasn’t sure whether what Yun Jinnian had spoken of was a nightmare, or something else, but right now she was in good health, so it must have been a nightmare.
"Go arrange it., once Jinnian is feeling better, I want to take her to Huguo Temple to offer incense!"
Soon, Yun Muyou came over with medicinal herbs., except for Xu Xinmo who showed no response, even the elderly lady sent some medicinal herbs as a gesture.
Dai Hanmi, along with the Crown Princess and Mrs. Qu, the second junior mistress, arrived early on the twenty-first of the first lunar month, bringing a large box filled with medicinal herbs.
After visiting Niannian Garden to see Yun Jinnian and finding her drowsily asleep, Dai Hanmi’s eyes reddened.
It was only after visiting the eldest sister-in-law and the second sister-in-law to pay respects to the elder lady that they bid farewell.
On the twenty-second, Ruan Wanrong, Hu Shuiling, and Chen Danyan came by appointment, also bringing some medicinal herbs., Yun Jinnian was awake, but her face was very pale, and she was unable to speak, merely offering Ruan Wanrong and the other two a faint, gentle smile.
"Stop smiling, it breaks my heart to see it!" Ruan Wanrong, holding Yun Jinnian’s hand, said, "Take care of yourself, I’ll come to see you in a few days!"
She felt very happy inside., she had friends too.
After Ruan Wanrong and the others left, Yun Jinnian lost her strength and fell asleep again after taking her medicine.
The twenty-third of the first lunar month was Yun Muyou’s Hair Pinning Ceremony.
Being bedridden, Yun Jinnian could not attend, so she had Ru Yue send over a set of hair ornaments; they were studded with jewels, jade, and gold, very valuable.
Xu Xinmo looked on with jealousy and hatred.
Mrs. Han gave a set of hair ornaments too, even more valuable than Yun Jinnian’s., Lady He was delighted, and Yun Muyou was very happy too.
Dai Hanmi, Ruan Wanrong, Hu Shuiling, and Chen Danyan also attended, as it was a joyous occasion for Yun Muyou’s ceremony, they couldn’t visit Yun Jinnian; after lunch, they made their goodbyes and returned home.
Several days passed , and Yun Jinnian’s health greatly improved, though she had lost a lot of weight and appeared much frailer.
Her clothes seemed emptier when worn.
But those big watery eyes became even more tranquil.
During this time, Yun Qi did not come once; to be exact, he never returned home at all.
Mrs. Han didn’t mind, and neither did Yun Jinnian.
Mrs. Han paid for everything, food, clothing, and daily necessities out of her own silver, and had a maid go shopping with the head of the kitchen staff for only the best items.
Meanwhile, Mrs. Han, who stayed by Yun Jinnian’s side every day, grew noticeably thinner.
"I want to go to Huguo Temple!" Yun Jinnian said, her gaze drifting.
She knew that some things had to be done.
She wanted to go to Huguo Temple to light an Everlasting Light, to light one for Momo as well.
Remembering Momo, Yun Jinnian’s eyes reddened again.
Seeing Yun Jinnian’s reddened eyes, Mrs. Han assumed she probably wanted to go to Huguo Temple to resolve her dream, and quickly agreed, "Alright, rest for two more days, after you go to Songshan Academy for the assessment, we’ll go to Huguo Temple!"
The first day of the second lunar month was the date for the assessment at Songshan Academy., early in the morning, after breakfast, they took a carriage there.
Songshan Academy had a rule that only one maid and one carriage driver were allowed, so Yun Jinnian took Hemei with her.
Xu Xinmo, not allowing anyone else in the Xu Residence to get along with Yun Jinnian, took Yun Zihan, Yun Musi, and Yun Mulan onto the first carriage, and Yun Jinnian smiled without saying a word.
If that’s the case, it couldn’t be better.
Once they arrived at Songshan Academy, there were still many people there for the assessment.
"Ladies, please follow me, and let’s keep quiet so as not to disturb the other students who are studying hard., maids and young servants, please wait here!"