Ruan Wanrong’s eyes suddenly reddened, "Sister Jinnian, thank you!"
She tightly grasped Yun Jinnian’s hand and took a few deep breaths before speaking, "My grandmother has been unwell for quite some time, and I have approached the Han Family several times, but the Divine Doctor is not in the Capital City..."
Even if he returned, trying to request a meeting would be in vain, as one could not simply see him.
She had mentioned Yun Jinnian’s medical skills to Duan Qimeng, who had pleaded with her to try and invite Yun Jinnian to the Duan Family for a visit.
But ever since Yun Jinnian’s return a few days ago, she had been so busy that Ruan Wanrong didn’t dare to approach her.
Today, when Yun Jinnian sent a letter inviting her over to Huiquan Tower for a meal and some fun, Ruan Wanrong immediately begged her brother to bring her along.
"Is the Duan Family far from Huiquan Tower?" Yun Jinnian asked.
"Not at all, it’s about the time it takes to burn two sticks of incense to get there!" said Ruan Wanrong, filled with emotion.
Having a plan in mind, Yun Jinnian turned to Dai Hanmi and said, "Sister Hanmi, I won’t hide it from you, I must leave on a long journey early tomorrow morning, and there’s no telling when I’ll return. I’ll accompany Sister Ruan for a visit first, and when Hu Shuiling and Chen Danyan arrive, please tell them for me that we will definitely return before dinner!"
Dai Hanmi nodded, "Go ahead. Be careful on the way. I’ll explain everything to them, just leave the gifts here, and I’ll handle the rest to silence their questions!"
"I owe you one, Sister Hanmi!"
After saying this, Yun Jinnian immediately left with Henuan and followed Ruan Wanrong out to the entrance of Huiquan Tower where they hailed a carriage and headed to the Duan Family.
In the private room, Dai Hanmi seemed a bit listless without Yun Jinnian, though she still laughed and chatted with Yun Muyou and her sisters.
Dai Hanmi didn’t really like Yun Muyou and her sisters, not even Yun Zihan.
What’s more, since Yun Zihan hardly spoke at all, Dai Hanmi liked her even less.
But luckily, no sooner had Yun Jinnian left than Hu Shuiling and Chen Danyan arrived, shouting.
Hu Shuiling’s eyes were red, as if she had been crying.
Dai Hanmi quickly asked, "What’s wrong?"
Hu Shuiling sniffled, "My parents have arranged a marriage for me!"
"Not happy with it?" Dai Hanmi probed gently.
"It’s not that I’m not pleased, it’s just so far away. How many years and months will it be before I can see you all again!"
Though it is also a Prestigious Family, it pales in comparison to the Count Xuanping Residence.
Plus, she didn’t even know what her future husband looked like.
Marrying into Su Hang, she would be a stranger in a strange land...
"Where exactly is it?"
"Su Hang, they’re said to be a Prestigious Family too!"
Dai Hanmi laughed aloud, "Silly girl, what are your brothers for if not to help you out? Can’t they gather some information for you, take the chance to sketch what the man looks like? Moreover, since your future brother-in-law is from a Prestigious Family, once you marry him, you can encourage him to study hard, and when he comes to the Capital City for the exams, if he becomes the top scholar, he’ll be an official here. You’re his first wife, so naturally, you’ll live in the Capital City too. Then we can meet up again. Isn’t that right?"
Hu Shuiling paused and then nodded.
Indeed, what Dai Hanmi said made sense.
With her father and brothers having connections in the Capital City, and as she was the legitimate daughter of the Count Residence, marrying below her status, she could lead a comfortable life if she didn’t stir up trouble, living peaceably with her husband and urging him to study...
Thinking of these possibilities, Hu Shuiling suddenly smiled.
Seeing her smile, Dai Hanmi and Chen Danyan heaved a sigh of relief.
Yet, Yun Muyou and her sisters truly envied the friendship between Dai Hanmi, Hu Shuiling, Yun Jinnian, Ruan Wanrong, and Chen Danyan.
Feeling better, Hu Shuiling said, "Where’s Sister Jinnian? She’s the host, why hasn’t she arrived? Don’t tell me she’s deceiving us!"