Chapter 522: Chapter 523, The Wet Nurse’s Past
There’s no turning back now.
And it will never be the same again.
The instigator of all the troubles turned out to be his mother, but Yun Bi still needed to find out exactly what had transpired between her and Shu Niang.
Avoiding the issue won’t solve anything.
Some things, if not clarified, would not let him rest in peace, even in death.
"We will enter the palace together tomorrow to attend the Mid-Autumn Palace Banquet!"
"All right!"
Both of their voices were indifferent, devoid of excess emotion. Mrs. Han didn’t want to see Yun Qi, and Yun Qi, looking at Mrs. Han’s profile, closed his eyes.
He kept all his thoughts and schemes deep inside, never to mention them again.
The carriage stopped at the gate of the Yun Residence, and Yun Qi got down first, followed by Mrs. Han.
Standing by the carriage, waiting for Yun Jinnian to come over.
"Mother?" Yun Jinnian called softly, not able to hide the worry in his eyes.
Mrs. Han shook her head slightly, "It’s nothing, just tired from a day’s work. Let’s go back to Niannian Garden."
"Okay!"
Yun Jinnian acknowledged, then saw Yun Qi already striding away.
His back was a lonely sight.
He had questions for Mrs. Han but ultimately asked none.
Yun Jinnian reminded himself that if he ever ended up together with Chu Yu, he must never allow their relationship to reach such a state.
It’s exhausting for both parties.
Back in Niannian Garden, Yun Jinnian had Hongxiu go out to gather information. Hongxiu quickly returned, "Miss, the Second Master has gone to the concubine’s quarters!"
Yun Jinnian nodded slightly, "Is everything else peaceful in the residence?"
"The Mid-Autumn Palace Banquet is tomorrow, and both the elder Miss and the Old Lady will be attending. All is calm for now, but I heard from someone close to the Lady that she’s prompting the Old Lady to set new rules. From now on, everyone would need to pay their respects at the Cixin Academy every morning and evening!"
Pay respects?
What tricks is the Old Lady planning now?
"Is there anything else?"
Hongxiu shook her head, "That person is just a menial servant, not privy to much information. However, it is said that the harvest from the family’s farms wasn’t good. One of the farms suffered water damage and a lot was burned. The Lady might exempt the rent there and has to send someone to rebuild the houses, so finances are somewhat tight!"
"None of that concerns us!" Yun Jinnian said dispassionately.
The expenses for Niannian Garden and Qiyue Academy are covered by silver from mother, without using a penny from the Yun Family. Everything will continue as before.
In the room, many things had been moved out, leaving only what her father had provided. She wouldn’t give them another glance.
She yearned to leave this family right away, never to be entangled with these people again.
Hongxiu acknowledged the order.
Yun Jinnian said indifferently, "You may go and rest."
"Yes!"
After Hongxiu left, Mrs. Yuan came in with some clothes, "Miss, for your visit to the palace tomorrow, I’ve prepared two outfits and this handkerchief, all pure white without any embroidery. I’m not sure what the situation will be like in the palace, so please be very cautious tomorrow and don’t fall into any traps set by schemers!"
Mrs. Yuan always felt that the Old Lady was up to no good, possibly plotting something in the palace.
"Don’t worry, Nanny. Although the palace is large, there are many watchful eyes from all families. Nobody would dare to make bold moves without full preparation," Yun Jinnian soothed softly.
Thinking dearly of Mrs. Yuan’s kindness.
The Nanny had always been devoted to her, putting her needs first above all else.
Gripping Mrs. Yuan’s hand, "Nanny, do you miss home?"
Mrs. Yuan chuckled, "I was driven out all those years ago and have long since given up any thoughts of returning."
Back then, her first child was a son who had died.
The second one was a daughter, whom her in-laws and husband scorned. They seized her dowry and turned her out, and after much hardship, she finally came to Yun Jinnian’s side.