Chu Yu saw Yun Jinnian with his head lowered, as if wanting to speak, just as Nanny Song happened to bring a brocade box over.
The Commandery Princess took it and handed it to Chu Yu, "Open it and have a look!"
In the past, she couldn’t understand why Chu Yu had eagerly asked her for a birthday present in his letter, specifically requesting only those three unique Medical Books. Now, seeing his relationship with Yun Jinnian, she immediately understood.
Chu Yu accepted it, opened it, and glanced inside, brimming with joy, "Thank you, Aunt!"
"You!" The Commandery Princess tapped Chu Yu on the head.
Fancying anyone but the daughter of the Han Family.
Each member of the Han Family carried themselves with a proud spine. Look at Mrs. Han; even after Yun Qi took a concubine, she discarded him like a worn-out shoe, giving him no further chances.
But it was no wonder the women of the Han Family were so steadfast. Just look at the men of the Han Family, each one faithful to the end. Not to mention distant cases, just look at the recent one of Han Xuzi. After the death of his original wife, he had gone on a journey with Mrs. Han and never sought another.
The old master, back in his day, was a man as towering as the wind-clearing moon. Had she been born just a few years earlier and the old master not already wed with children, she certainly would have resorted to extreme measures...
As the Commandery Princess pondered, she shook her head and chuckled to herself.
She was getting ahead of herself.
Chu Yu closed the brocade box, looking at Yun Jinnian. Seeing that Yun Jinnian ignored him with her head down, he inexplicably panicked, thinking that later on, when he would give the unique Medical Books to Yun Jinnian, he needed to explain well.
The jokes had caused the dishes to go cold. The Commandery Princess ordered the servants to clear the table, planning to serve fresh ones later. She felt somewhat tired and decided to rest for a while, asking to be called once the new dishes were ready.
Not needing Yun Jinnian’s assistance, the Commandery Princess stepped back and quietly left the room. Chu Yu, who had been watching Yun Jinnian closely, immediately followed her out.
Yuwen Ming was perplexed, "Eh..."
But the Commandery Princess said to Nanny Song, "Give the order for everyone to keep a tight lip!"
If any gossip leaked, it wouldn’t be good for Yun Jinnian and Chu Yu.
A good deed from Chu Yu, she must not let it be in vain.
With Yun Jinnian’s medical skills on the line, and Little Fifth counting on her to save his life, she dared not be careless.
Yuwen Ming was confused.
The Commandery Princess smiled at Nanny Song, who immediately understood, "Commandery Princess, the Princess is tired, let me tell you instead!"
Yuwen Ming followed Nanny Song into the courtyard, where Nanny Song spoke, "Does the Commandery Princess know how old His Highness the Prince is this year?"
Yuwen Ming thought carefully, "Eighteen, right?"
"Yes, His Highness is eighteen, and quite a few people are already betrothed," Nanny Song said as much.
Yuwen Ming was utterly astonished.
Nanny Song started smiling, "Commandery Princess, what do you think about the Fourth Miss?"
"Sister Jinnian is a good person!"
Not to mention her looks, as beauty fades with time and so does love; nor her virtue, as my acquaintance with Yun Jinnian is too brief to know her true character.
Based on this short interaction alone, Yuwen Ming felt that Yun Jinnian was a good person.
Nanny Song laughed, "What the Commandery Princess said is very true!"
But Yuwen Ming didn’t mention that Yun Jinnian and Chu Yu together would surely make a perfect match.
And she thought, if these two were to marry in the future, she would have to call Yun Jinnian her aunt.
Yuwen Ming suddenly found herself speechless.
Yun Jinnian walked quite quickly, but how could she outpace Chu Yu?
Chu Yu knew that the inn was staffed by the Commandery Princess’s people, felt he could be a bit more bold and, with a burst of energy, leaped in front of Yun Jinnian, blocking her path.
Hemei and Henuan knew that Yun Jinnian and Chu Yu were acquainted and didn’t say much, only watching Chu Yu with caution.
Yun Jinnian looked at Chu Yu without saying a word, while Chu Yu appeared somewhat cautious, "Are you angry?"