"Even if there are grievances, one can still write a petition, and His Highness Prince Rui will personally handle it!"
For a time, every household in Hongchou City lit up their lamps, and those with children or grandchildren in the Azure Dragon Sect were suddenly so frightened that they rolled on the ground.
Magistrate Liao exclaimed, his entire being somewhat dazed.
Feeling a warmth below, he looked down only to realize to his horror that he had wet himself.
But he was truly afraid.
During his years as the magistrate of Hongchou City, he had been responsible for dozens of human lives and had embezzled countless amounts of money.
He had originally thought that His Highness Prince Rui was merely passing through, but it turned out that the prince had come specifically for him.
All of this, Yun Jinnian did not know.
After Han Zhong returned, she let Han Tianci go back to his room to sleep. Watching Hemei and Henuan lying on the ground, Yun Jinnian sighed softly, then went to bed to sleep.
She did not think about Chu Yu at all.
Additionally, dealing with medical practices, she quickly fell asleep, exhausted.
Chu Yu in the next courtyard, however, tossed and turned, thinking about Yun Jinnian, wondering if she was also thinking of him, and then became sleepless...
With the first rays of morning light shining in, Yun Jinnian turned over, her hands clasped together under her cheek, sleeping peacefully and serenely.
The sachet on her chest had fallen out; darkness first enveloped it, but then it gradually dissipated. Finally, it emitted a faint golden light, exceedingly weak but not to be ignored.
After Hemei and Henuan got up, they quietly left the room, fetched water for washing, and then Hemei headed to the kitchen to keep an eye on Yun Jinnian’s breakfast.
Yun Jinnian’s breakfast was actually very simple: porridge and pickles would do, but the porridge had to be slowly simmered in a clay pot, stirred gently until it was cooked and thickened; the pickles needed a bit of spice. As for other foods, Yun Jinnian was very casual.
Chu Yu had gotten up early.
Prince Yanjun and Yuwen Ya, upon learning that Yun Jinnian was staying next door, were also overjoyed.
"Uncle, Uncle-in-law, shall we go invite her over now?" Yuwen Ya said.
Chu Yu remained silent.
However, Prince Yanjun shook his head slightly.
It was still early, and they did not know if the lady was up yet.
"Why not?" Yuwen Ya asked.
Chu Yu gave him a look, "Let’s go to the Governor’s Office first!"
Upon hearing this, Yuwen Ya said nothing more and simply responded with an "Oh," then began to eat his breakfast.
After getting up and freshening up, Yun Jinnian found that her breakfast was already laid out. After eating, dressed as a man, she took Tianci out of the courtyard, heading towards Chu Yu’s quarters.
"Is Prince Rui the same brother who served me food last time at the Princess Residence?"
Tianci smiled, "Sister, I like him!"
Yun Jinnian rubbed Tianci’s head, her eyes tender as water, filled with doting affection.
Luo’er, standing at the entrance of the courtyard, saw Yun Jinnian and Tianci approaching and shouted loudly, "Greetings to Miss Yun the fourth!"
His loud voice startled Yun Jinnian.
"Luo’er!" Yun Jinnian called out softly.
Luo’er grunted in acknowledgment, then looked towards Tianci.
"This is my brother, Han Tianci. I hope you will take good care of him in the future!"
"Of course, of course!" Luo’er replied, his expression turning somewhat sheepish.
Chu Yu almost choked upon hearing Luo’er’s loud voice but, afraid that Yuwen Ya might tease him, forcibly suppressed a cough, clearing his throat heavily instead.
Prince Yanjun looked at Chu Yu with a knowing smile, as if aware of something, and slightly curved his lips but lowered his eyes, concealing what he was thinking.
Yuwen Ya, meanwhile, stood up and walked towards the entrance.
After all, this was the benefactor of the Yuwen family; he dared not neglect her.
Seeing this, Chu Yu also rose and went towards the entrance, even overtaking Yuwen Ya in his stride. He certainly did not want Yun Jinnian to see anyone else but him when she entered the courtyard, especially not the young Yuwen Ya!