This feeling was so intense it nearly drove Mrs. Han to the brink of madness.
She took deep breaths, in and out, again and again.
She felt she should stay at the Huguo Temple for a few days, or perhaps at Yingci’an.
"Pack up. Once I feel a bit better, let’s visit Yingci’an," Mrs. Han said faintly before turning and entering the bedroom.
Bai Que stood rooted to the spot, unable to come back to her senses for a long time.
It was the first time she realized her mistress was actually somewhat selfish.
She pursed her lips and went to pack things up.
Yun Jinnian, leading Mrs. Yuan and the others, entered Xufuji and bought a lot of pastries.
"Miss, do you want one of each type?" Mrs. Yuan asked anxiously.
Having not been out for a long time, she was both excited and nervous.
Yun Jinnian nodded, "Nanny, have a taste. Whatever you like, let’s buy some to take back first, and later, we can have someone come out every few days to buy them for you to eat!"
The nanny smiled, her eyes crinkling, "All good, all good!"
What she ate was not important; what mattered was that Yun Jinnian had her, the nanny, in her heart.
Yun Jinnian sighed gently, "Shopkeeper, pack all the tasty things you have, and prepare an extra portion to send to the Han Residence!"
Having not seen Han Tianci for several days, Yun Jinnian wanted to visit the Han Family to see him, but feared disturbing his martial arts practice.
She could only send over some pastries.
She could also tell Tianci that she was better now and that he could sneak over to the Yun Family to play with her.
The shopkeeper immediately had the boy pack up the pastries; after Yun Jinnian paid the silver, she led Mrs. Yuan and the rest out of Xufuji and they strolled aimlessly on the street.
At first, everyone was a bit constrained, but they eventually relaxed and bought all sorts of rare items. After all, the silver they had saved for over a year had yet to be spent.
Shi Jiayu didn’t have much silver on her, but that didn’t dampen her joy.
If she found something she liked, she would beg Yun Jinnian to buy it for her. Yun Jinnian, treating no one unfairly, picked something out for everyone, including Maid Rong and Yaniang.
"Miss, are we also going to Jinshang Pavilion?" Mrs. Yuan asked.
She didn’t really want to go.
Because Jinshang Pavilion bore the name ’Jin’, which clashed with Yun Jinnian’s.
"Of course, we are. Later, each of you can pick out two sets of clothes, or you can choose fabric to take back and make your own!"
It was rare to come out, so naturally, they should enjoy themselves.
Mrs. Yuan pursed her lips.
Yun Jinnian knew what she was upset about but didn’t explain. She simply smiled softly, warmth suffusing her eyes and brows.
A beautiful miss, accompanied by seven or eight maids and older women, walked the streets; two horse-drawn carriages trailed them, one carriage used to store things. Vendors on both sides of the street were exceedingly warm, beckoning people to come and buy.
It was because the miss was generous with her money, only caring about whether she liked an item, with no regard for the price.
She would buy in dozens whenever she made a purchase, delighting vendors immensely.
After buying some trinkets on the street, they headed to Jinshang Pavilion.
As Tianchu Country’s largest clothing store, Jinshang Pavilion had branches throughout all the major towns of Tianchu Country. The clothes were exquisite and gorgeous; one could buy ready-made clothes, or just the fabric to make their own.
Most importantly, the attendants and shop boys at Jinshang Pavilion were all women, wearing uniforms. Upon seeing Yun Jinnian enter, they immediately greeted her, "I have seen the young miss. Would you like to look at ready-made clothes or fabrics?"
"Is there a private room on the second floor?" Yun Jinnian inquired.
"There is, miss, please follow me!" said the attendant, a tad more respectfully.
Entering a private room on the second floor was subject to a spending requirement.
Yun Jinnian, accompanied by Mrs. Yuan and the others, followed upstairs to the private room, where the window was open to the bustling street below. It was somewhat noisy but exceptionally real. She then said to the attendant, "Bring over several more cups of tea, and get the finest fabrics you have here at Jinshang Pavilion, as well as some ready-made clothes. We’ll take our time selecting!"