"It has been this way since early on, it’s nothing to worry about!" Yun Jinnian said, leading Yun Zihan to sit down on the Arhat bed.
"Seeing Second Sister living well, I can rest assured!"
"Listen to you, I don’t even know how to thank you!" Yun Zihan remarked, unable to suppress a sigh.
"If Second Sister could live a good life, flourishing and harmonious with your husband, that would be the best thanks to me!"
"That’s easy to say, but Jinnian, in my heart..." Yun Zihan shook her head, "I’m not good with words, but today I have only one thing to say, if you ever need anything, just command, and your sister-in-law and I will do our utmost to help you!"
"Thank you, Second Sister, I will!"
Yun Jinnian only verbally agreed, but in reality, she wouldn’t let Yun Zihan do anything.
"Remember this, your sister-in-law and I are serious. Later on, when your brother-in-law comes to pick me up, you should meet him. And when you’re not busy, I’ll come to take you to stay at our place for a few days, alright?"
The sisters then changed the subject, avoiding sharing any worries. Yun Jinnian was not talkative, but after Yun Zihan got married she became chattier, and Yun Jinnian mainly listened.
Shi Jiayu brought in some tea, and Yun Jinnian pushed the teacup in front of Yun Zihan. Yun Zihan took a sip and said, "This tea is really good!"
"I’ll have someone send some over another day!"
Yun Zihan wanted to decline, but thinking of how Liao Shijie enjoyed tea and often entertained classmates and friends, using this tea for hospitality would grant great face, "Then I’ll thank you in advance, Fourth Sister!"
This tea was brought from Nanjiang, with its crushed leaves being Snow Lotus and finely flowered with Snow Lotus. In all, only ten jin were brought back, but not to the Yun Family — instead, it was directly sent to the Han Residence.
The Yun Family did not treat her as one of their own, and she would not consider it her home either.
While they were talking, a piercing laugh was heard from outside, "So it turns out Second Sister came earlier. No wonder I couldn’t find you anywhere!"
Yun Muyou said, entering with Yun Musi and Yun Mulan, followed by Xu Xinmo, who was laughing in a very fake manner.
Yun Jinnian was sick of these kinds of family members, yet she had to stand up and greet them.
"Fourth Sister need not be so formal. Although I am now a marchioness, you and I are still sisters. There’s no need for you to be so courteous, haha!" Yun Muyou said, proudly puffing out her chest.
Yun Jinnian didn’t bother to say much, merely replying coolly, "Congratulations, Eldest Sister!"
Yun Muyou was somewhat baffled by Yun Jinnian’s calm demeanor.
She wanted Yun Jinnian to be envious, mad with jealousy.
"Haha, I’ll invite you to visit the Marquis Residence another day!"
"We’ll see!" Yun Jinnian declined indifferently, not intending to visit the Marquess Yuanshen’s residence.
In her previous life, she did not know whom Yun Muyou had married or what had happened afterward.
Yun Jinnian couldn’t help but reflect on how oblivious she had been.
This time, she could not be so clueless; she needed to understand the goings-on in the Capital City, and the entangled relationships. Otherwise, she might unwittingly offend someone, which could bring unwarranted disasters. That would not be good.
"Let’s not talk about that. When the time comes, Second Sister can also join us. I’ll invite a few young ladies over, and we can chat. It’ll be nice. By the way, Fourth Sister, where have you been this past year? No news at all. There has been some unsavory gossip in the Capital City, saying you eloped with someone, and even..., don’t take it to heart, you know I believe in you!"