Yun Jinnian and Han Tianci were astonished.
Chu Yu was also quite amazed.
And Zhou Yuping, who had served Yun Bi for many years, had his eyes widened in shock.
This master of his, in ordinary days, probably hadn’t spoken this much in a whole day, let alone about household trivia .
He had always been hands-off.
"Third Uncle..." Yun Jinnian couldn’t bear to interrupt.
This sort of prattling, she had only ever sensed from Mrs. Han. Although it was bothersome, it was warm.
Yun Bi paused when he heard her, then laughed, "Look at me, rambling on, let’s go inside, let’s go inside!"
He was seven parts respectful and three parts distant toward Chu Yu and his group, but completely affectionate and doting toward Yun Jinnian and Han Tianci, even though he was restraining himself, making his demeanor seem quite casual, his hands were trembling slightly and his eyes reddened just a bit.
Even though he was a little unsteady on his feet, Yun Jinnian still noticed.
Yun Bi was very excited.
But what was he excited about?
The place where Yun Jinnian and Han Tianci stayed was a large courtyard, split into two smaller ones, arranged elegantly and exquisite, and cleaned spotlessly.
Hot water had already been prepared, and taking a comfortable hot bath was truly a delight.
Yun Jinnian and Han Tianci were unaware of the inside story, but Han Zhong knew about the disputes between Yun Bi, Mrs. Han, and Yun Qi. It was just that now, he didn’t know how to begin to speak to the siblings, to warn them to be wary of Yun Bi.
And Tianci’s true identity...
Especially since Yun Bi had not gone to greet the Royal Highness and his people, but was walking back and forth outside the courtyard, seeming to want to come over, yet hesitating.
Han Zhong wished he could just kick Yun Bi into the air and send him flying away; the Han Family had everything, they didn’t need him here playing the good guy!
After bathing and changing clothes, Yun Jinnian had Shi Jiayu, Hemei, and Henuan also take a bath. Sitting alone on a stool, towel in hand to wring out her hair, she tried to remember everything about her third uncle Yun Bi from her past life, but it was all so vague; she only knew that before her death, he had not yet taken a wife.
Maybe he married after her death, who could say.
"This servant pays respects to Fourth Miss!"
Yun Jinnian looked up to see a pretty young maid bowing to her in friendliness.
"Fourth Miss, may this servant help you wring your hair?"
"No need, I can manage it myself!"
The young maid was a little disappointed.
But being assigned to serve here was already a tremendous fortune.
After all, it was what many people in the house had fought over, and she only got this position because her grandfather was the butler.
"Would you like some fruit, Miss? The master ordered us to prepare crisp melon, sweet melon, and peaches!"
Yun Jinnian thought for a moment, "Fetch some water for me to wash my hands!"
After washing her hands, Yun Jinnian went to the small hall, where the table was arranged with seasonal fruits and dried fruit snacks, all made very delicately, bite-sized, not to mess up one’s makeup.
Yun Jinnian picked up a green-skinned, red-fleshed, black-seeded sweet melon and took a bite; it was so juicy and sweet, quenching her thirst, "Does the young master have any?"
"Yes, the honored guests in the front courtyard have some as well!"
Yun Jinnian started to smile, "You eat, too!"
"This servant dares not!"
"Go on, eat. I permit you!" said Yun Jinnian, pushing the food toward the young maid.
The maid hesitated, licked her lips, "Then, this servant will have a piece of sweet melon!" She took a bite, chewed slowly, and after swallowing said in wonder, "This is really sweet, really delicious!"
"If you like it, eat a few more pieces. Once those three bandit-like men arrive, you won’t even have the chance to want it!"
The young maid was confused.
Who would be so thoughtless as to dare to eat the young miss’s food?
Seeing her baffled expression, Yun Jinnian found it amusing, "What’s your name and how old are you this year?"
"This servant is Nuandong, eight years old this year!"
Yun Jinnian’s face changed upon hearing that.
Nuandong, Nuandong...