Dai Hanmi looked over and, sure enough, a young woman was surrounded by several men who were trying to touch her, "Simply despicable!"
"Hemei," Yun Jinnian called softly, "help that young woman!"
Hemei stepped forward, took out a pouch from her waist, and threw several pebbles at the men, who each covered their heads and cried out in pain.
The young woman took the opportunity to quickly run away and disappear into the crowd.
A small effort on her part, yet she saved someone from dire straits.
Dai Hanmi watched and greatly admired Hemei, bringing her some pastries to eat, "When you have time, you should also teach Minxian to do this kind of good deed for the people; it’s really wonderful!"
"Thank you for the compliment, Miss Dai!" Hemei accepted the pastries and distributed them to her sisters.
Another burst of gong and drum sounds could be heard.
"They’re back so soon?" Dai Hanmi said as she looked toward the river. After a clear look, she sighed, "Prince Rui won first place in the dragon boat race!"
Yun Jinnian did not speak but felt happy for Chu Yu in his heart.
Chu Yu’s team had won first place, and the teams that came second and third also arrived shortly after. Dai Hanbo’s team ultimately came in fourth.
Dai Hanmi sighed but did not pay much attention to winning or losing.
Winning first place is just icing on the cake; for the Zhuangyong Marquis Residence, it makes no difference if they didn’t win. It was just a bit of fun for the sons.
After eating, drinking, and chatting for a bit longer, they each took their leave and went home.
Mrs. Han took Yun Jinnian with her to the Han Family.
The Marchioness went home with her two daughters-in-law and beloved daughter to the Zhuangyong Marquis Residence. As soon as they got into the carriage, the Marchioness began to laugh.
"Mother, when you laugh like that, it reminds me of the time you helped my elder brothers court their wives!" Dai Hanmi teased with a laugh.
The Crown Princess and the second wife also laughed along.
The mother-in-law was indeed kind-hearted and never gave them a hard time. The Crown Princess was put in charge of managing the household as soon as she married into the family, and after the legitimate eldest and second sons, she was given complete authority.
"You child, how do you say such things!" the Marchioness said, laughing along, "Was I that obvious?"
"Very obvious indeed!"
"Then I must be more careful next time, I can’t let the cat out of the bag before things are settled!" the Marchioness said seriously.
Dai Hanmi nodded vigorously.
The Crown Princess didn’t receive any direct benefit from Yun Jinnian, only smiling along, but Mrs. Qu, the second wife, had been treated by Yun Jinnian, and now her health was greatly improved. After a few more months of recuperation, she would be ready for pregnancy and quickly added, "Mother, whatever you need me to do, just tell me!"
"We’ll talk about it when the time comes; don’t rush!"
Thinking of Yun Jinnian becoming a daughter-in-law to the Marquis Residence, the Marchioness felt nothing but joy.
The Emperor loves the eldest son, and the people love the youngest; this saying isn’t wrong.
The carriage stopped at the gate of the Han Residence, and the gatekeeper immediately came forward, "Madam, Miss, the master has already returned and is drinking tea in the main hall!"
Upon hearing this, Mrs. Han’s body went weak.
Yun Jinnian was also extremely excited. After getting off the carriage with Mrs. Han, they went directly into the Han Residence and straight to the main hall.
In the hall, Han Xuzi sat at the main seat. On the chair to his right, the chubby, fair-skinned Han Tianci was swinging his legs, nibbling on confectionery, with six or seven nurses, old maids, and maids hovering around him cautiously.
Han Tianci looked towards the entrance after every bite he took.
Back when he was in Sanzhou, his maternal grandfather asked him if he wanted to go to Capital City.
And told him that he and his sister did not share the same father; to protect him, their mother had abandoned his sister. Over the years, their mother hadn’t met him or his sister.
Meanwhile, his sister had lost her father, mother, and maternal grandfather all at once, living a very difficult life in the Yun Family, a very tough one indeed!