Xu Xinmo was the first person from the Yun Family to know of Yun Jinnian and Mrs. Han’s return. She sat by the dressing table, holding a golden hairpin gently placing it into the brocade box.
"Good that she’s back, after all, she is a daughter of the Yun Family. It’s indecent for her to be away from home all year round!"
Madam Jin looked at Xu Xinmo and nodded slightly, "Indeed, this is how it should be. Even if you have a million thoughts inside, never show them. Whatever you say must be appropriate, revealing not a hint of ill intentions!"
"It’s all thanks to your teachings, Madam!" said Xu Xinmo, smiling at Madam Jin.
"A smile must be proper, your eyes curved, head slightly lowered and eyelids drooping just enough to hide all emotions in your eyes. Only then will people fail to see through you!" Madam Jin stepped forward to show Xu Xinmo exactly how it’s done.
Only after Xu Xinmo had done everything as she was told did Madam Jin nod in satisfaction, "Now you’re perfect!"
With a smile, Xu Xinmo asked, "Madam, do you think I should go to the Han Residence to see her?"
"There’s no need to go for now!"
Xu Xinmo was puzzled, "Why not?"
"Wait until everything is prepared, then you can go to the Han Residence!"
"I’ll follow your advice, Madam!"
Mrs. He learned of Mrs. Han and Yun Jinnian’s return and felt a splitting headache coming on.
With a slight turn of thought, she had a plan in mind.
She couldn’t make a move against Mrs. Han and Yun Jinnian, but there were still Xu Xinmo and the old madame in the house!
Wang Yanran had been married into the Yun Residence for a year and was now three months pregnant.
She was given the best of everything, and Yun Zhen was kind to her, having caused no trouble with concubines or mistresses.
As a Commandery Princess and the legitimate eldest daughter-in-law of the Yun Residence, she naturally commanded the wind and summoned the rain.
"The second madame and the fourth miss have returned, but they didn’t go to the Yun Residence; they went to the Han Residence!"
Wang Yanran frowned, "She’s back, huh?"
Wang Yanran was jealous of Yun Jinnian.
Three large interconnected estates and a small mountain truly made her the wealthiest Commandery Princess in Capital City. Although the Emperor had granted her a title with lands and a stipend, Yun Jinnian had declined them.
The servants rewarded by the Emperor were still collecting their monthly silver in the palace, simply because Yun Jinnian had not returned from her travels.
Many women ruin their reputations by going out, but because Yun Jinnian possessed medical skills and had first left to detoxify the Emperor, aiding Prince Yanjun and Prince Rui as well, both the Emperor and the Princess Residence had shown gratitude. Prince Rui had remained silent, leading many to speculate he was considering marriage...
This time she went out to treat her mother’s illness.
Her reputation was not only unharmed by going out but had also garnered praise.
She had sent people to spread rumors, but those who left never returned, frightening her from making any more underhanded moves.
She had wanted to curse fiercely, but upon hearing Yun Zhen coming out of the bath, she quickly tempered her emotions and said tenderly, "It’s good that she’s back. A family should stay together after all. I just don’t know what Mother is planning!"
"What is Mother planning?" Yun Zhen asked.
"The fourth sister and second aunt have returned to Capital City. However, they went to stay at the Han Residence!"
Yun Zhen frowned slightly, "The fourth sister, Jinnian?"
Wang Yanran carefully gauged Yun Zhen’s emotions and seeing that he didn’t seem particularly pleased, she felt relieved.
"Let them return if they must. Uncle will handle this matter; we need not interfere!" He stepped forward to support Wang Yanran’s arm, "You are pregnant, from now on, stay away from Jinnian."
"Jinnian knows medical skills. While meant to save lives, if she harbors ill will, it’s hard to guard against, especially given her exceptional skills. What if she hurts you and the child?"