Yun Jinnian had been holding the pen for quite a while, yet he hesitated to write anything down.
Chu Xinkai had been watching for a long while before he finally spoke up and asked.
Everyone has a desire for beauty, and Yun Jinnian, with his exquisite medical skills, was as beautiful as a flower, especially when he was seriously performing acupuncture. Once Chu Xinkai had seen it, he found it difficult to forget.
He had never seen a girl like that before.
How could he not be moved?
Upon seeing Chu Xinkai, Yun Jinnian quickly stood up, slightly bowed and paid her respects before saying, "It’s nothing much, just pondering over how to prescribe medicine for Brother An. He’s still a child after all; too strong a medicine won’t do!"
How to use the medicine had to be thoroughly considered.
Chu Xinkai hurriedly said, "Did I disturb the Commandery Princess?"
Chu Xinkai felt slightly relieved.
He wanted to ask a few more questions, but then he thought it inappropriate, "Then you carry on, I’ll go and check on Brother An!"
An and Ang, sounding the same but different in writing and meaning.
He was originally destined for a brilliant future, but now with an injury to his eye, the position of the Princely Heir would no longer fall to him.
He always felt an extra measure of pity and affection for this child,
Yun Jinnian nodded, lowering her head to focus on deliberating over the prescription.
Chu Xinkai saw that Yun Jinnian was unlike those ladies from prominent Capital City families who, upon seeing him, showed all manner of coy bashfulness, as if they couldn’t wait to cling to him, and they wouldn’t even spare him an extra glance.
She was indeed different from those women!
Thinking this, Chu Xinkai entered the room to visit Brother An.
With Yun Jinnian present, Brother An had several times narrowly escaped danger. Yun Jinnian had sent a letter to the Duan Family via Hemei, and Duan Qimeng expressed understanding.
After all, it was well known throughout Capital City that such an incident had happened to the direct grandson of the loyal and righteous Wang Residence.
The 29th day of the twelfth lunar month swiftly approached, with the 30th following the next day.
Yun Jinnian had told the Princess that she would return to the Han Residence early the next day, have the New Year’s Eve dinner with them, and then come back.
The Princess, seeing that Brother An had clearly improved, agreed wholeheartedly.
She arranged for someone to personally escort Yun Jinnian home.
The Han Residence had already hung up red lanterns, and Mrs. Han was softly instructing others.
These past two days, Han Tianci had been diligently studying and practicing martial arts, but he had all his meals with Mrs. Han, delighting her so much she couldn’t stop smiling. In good spirits, she was also more considerate.
"Everything has been put away neatly, and Chaoyang Academy has been thoroughly tidied up. The hot water and the young lady’s clothes are all prepared; we’re just waiting for the young lady to come back!"
Mrs. Han nodded, "That’s good. By the way, have all the servants received their reward money?"
"It has all been handed out, and the fabric as well!"
The maids of Han Family each received eight sets of uniform clothing throughout the year, but this year, Mrs. Han was so pleased that she gave each of them an extra two bolts of durable cloth, much better than the usual fine cloth but not as luxurious as brocade.
The servants would look presentable in these clothes.
And this year, Mrs. Han had given out reward money according to rank, with even the smallest maid receiving fifty taels, not to mention those of higher rank.
They were all brimming with energy and enthusiasm.
"That’s excellent!" said Mrs. Han, continuing on to the kitchen with Bai Que.
She personally made a good number of pastries, and by her calculation, they should be ready by now.
Although she wouldn’t go to the Yun Family, she would still send some pastries over.
Yun Jinnian left the loyal and righteous Wang Residence for home, and by the time he arrived, it was nearly noon.
He didn’t say it aloud, but in his heart, he felt somewhat displeased.
The Princess always found reasons to delay his departure but today was New Year’s, and naturally, he wanted to spend it with his family.
"Granny, the young lady has returned!"
Upon hearing this, Mrs. Han happily went to the main entrance to welcome her; upon seeing Yun Jinnian at first glance, Mrs. Han said, "You’ve lost weight!"