The concubine knew that soon, Sixi would become Lady Xi.
It was said that the women of Sixi’s family all possessed exceptional charms, and they were extremely favored in their husbands’ households. Sixi was sold only because her father committed a crime. She no longer knew whether bringing Sixi to the Yun Residence was right or wrong. Now that the arrow was shot, there was no turning back, she could only take each day as it came.
Mrs. Han returned and went to bed after cleaning up, seemingly neither joyful nor sad.
Bai Que watched her, very worried.
But Bai Que also knew that Mrs. Han was a decisive person, she had her own plans, and it was not good for Bai Que to say too much, so she went to rest in a heated room.
In preparation for tomorrow’s palace banquet, the Old Madam Yun had made early arrangements; the imperial attire was indispensable to highlight her status.
At first, she was also afraid that Yun Qi would make a fuss, but since he had been calm and stable all day long, she felt relieved.
After all, her son was loyal to her.
"Old Madam, everything is ready!"
Old Madam Yun nodded, "What about Wanwan?"
"She’s ready too, with Mrs. Hu there, there won’t be any problems!"
Mrs. Hu was Xu Xinmo’s wet nurse and looked after Xu Xinmo closely. With her helping Xu Xinmo get ready, everything would be well in hand.
"Mm, as long as it’s properly managed, it’s good. Xinmo is also twelve now, it’s good for her to show her face among the noble ladies in the palace a bit earlier!"
"Indeed, with Old Madam’s help, the young lady’s future is bound to be brilliant, and her fortune is looking good!"
Old Madam Yun liked to hear such words.
Xu Xinmo indeed had the fate of a phoenix, and under the heavens, only the Empress could compare with a phoenix.
And she had raised Xu Xinmo from a young age, so she would have her glorious days in the future.
"Alright, alright, tomorrow you will accompany me to the palace as well. Go and rest!"
After Nanny Tian left, Old Madam Yun went to bed. In her dreams, she was still immersed in the thought that all the Capital City’s women would greet her with utmost respect, daring not even to breathe too loudly, with Mrs. Han kneeling before her, bowing her head in apology. Yun Qi also did not favor Mrs. Han, only listening to the words of his mother, neglecting Mrs. Han altogether.
Yun Bi had returned as well, kneeling in front of her, weeping and admitting his wrongs, begging for her forgiveness.
She laughed triumphantly, and as she laughed, all her teeth fell out. She then saw Yun Jinnian look at her coldly, slowly taking away everything she cared about. Xinmo was dead, her Imperial Edict was gone, Mrs. Han was high above once more, and Yun Qi and Yun Bi also looked at her coldly. The Yun Family was gone, and she had become a beggar...
Old Madam Yun screamed, sitting up.
She was drenched in sweat, her entire being not quite right.
"Old Madam?" Ming Liu called softly, poured a cup of tea for Old Madam Yun, who took a sip.
Then she fiercely smashed the teacup to the ground.
"Strike first to gain the upper hand, those who act later will suffer. Since she will not do as I wish..."
Then she would not blame her for being ruthless and merciless, disregarding any semblance of affection.
Old Madam Yun thought bitterly, but forgot that she had no real affection for Yun Jinnian.
Ming Liu did not know what the Old Madam was thinking, but seeing her look so ruthless, she knew that Old Madam must be planning against someone.
And in this residence, there were only two people that could make the Old Madam grind her teeth in hatred!
Ming Liu did not dare to say more, she cast her eyes down and assisted Old Madam Yun in changing her clothes, keeping her company and talking...
Yun Jinnian sank into a bewitching dream, unable to extricate herself, dreaming of Chu Yu kissing her. She did not reject him, but instead indulged in it, tenderly reciprocating.
Yun Jinnian cried out and woke up.