"I’ll watch over you during the night, so if you get up, I’ll be able to..." Mrs. Yuan rambled.
Yun Jinnian clasped her hand, "Nanny, I can take care of myself, you go to sleep!"
Mrs. Yuan thought for a moment, then said, "Then I’ll go to sleep, and have Hemei and Henuan watch over you!"
"There’s no need, I’m fine by myself!"
She feared loneliness, yet relished solitude.
The transition from a child to a girl brought her joy.
Because it signified that she was growing up.
"Alright then, we’ll all go to sleep, Miss, you should also rest early!"
Mrs. Yuan helped Yun Jinnian lie down, left a lamp burning, exited the bedroom, closed the door, and everybody went to their own rooms to sleep.
Yun Jinnian lay in bed, daring not to move about recklessly, lying still with a mind exceptionally clear.
Everything seemed crystal clear.
Could it be that the old lady wanted to harm her? But why would the old lady hate her so much? Yun Jinnian suddenly thought of the life fate that the Law Master mentioned had been stolen from her.
Logically, she should have been doted on and pampered...
Even if not, she shouldn’t have lived such a wretched life.
Perhaps, she should investigate Xu Xinmo and the people around her.
The voices came from outside the room.
"Go and check on those around Xu Xinmo, be careful, don’t get caught!"
Xu Xinmo had an expert by her side, yet they had never shown themselves; who was this expert sent to protect her?
"Additionally, have Qingming and Guyu investigate the old lady, Lixia and Xiaoman check on the Lady, and scrutinize the ladies of the house carefully. Everyone take your assignments and go, I just need two people to stay by my side!"
"Saintess, you must keep four people by your side!"
Yun Jinnian laughed, "Alright, then go on your way, Silver, go to Elder Mu for the funds!"
Everything was now well arranged, but Yun Jinnian still felt no sleepiness.
She knew nothing about the court or the noble families of the Capital City.
She took a deep breath.
In her previous life, she had been too foolish, bringing about such an end; it wasn’t anyone else’s fault but her own.
This life could not go the same way.
The night was already very deep.
Yun Jinnian still couldn’t fall asleep, so she got up and went to the outhouse.
Upon returning, she continued to lie in bed, pondering. The hot water bottle was warm and comforting. In this weather, holding a brazier made Yun Jinnian feel amused, yet also warmed her heart.
A slight noise came from the window, and as Yun Jinnian turned her head, she saw a shadow jump into the room, carrying the familiar scent of dragon’s breath incense.
The faint lamplight in the room illuminated Chu Yu’s face.
"Why have you come?" Yun Jinnian asked, puzzled.
Aren’t you sleeping at this late hour?
Chu Yu took a deep breath, "I was a bit worried about you, just came to check!"
Sitting down by the bed, Chu Yu smelled a faint scent of blood, "Are you injured?"
Yun Jinnian shook her head slightly and slowly sat up.
It was a bit embarrassing, yet there was a subtle joy.
She hadn’t expected him to come.
"Are you really okay? Why do I smell blood?" Chu Yu asked, puzzled, his eyes intently gazing at Yun Jinnian.
He wanted to check her, yet felt it wasn’t appropriate.
"No, I just..." Yun Jinnian hesitated, somewhat at a loss for words.
Chu Yu tilted his head, thinking carefully, then suddenly it dawned on him.
Chu Yu was delighted but uncertain, and tentatively asked, "Could it be your time of the month has come?"