"What does Mrs. Wang mean by this?" Mrs. He asked, puzzled.
Mrs. Wang leaned close to Mrs. He’s ear and whispered a few sentences.
Mrs. He’s eyes widened as she shook her head, "Won’t this plan fail to come to fruition?"
"Whether it can succeed depends on how much you help me. If you can find out their hiking route for tomorrow, as well as the time of departure, I believe there’s a ninety percent chance of success," Mrs. Wang stated.
With the matter of the jade bracelet, her mood had improved significantly.
She had given it away today, but as long as things went well tomorrow, Yun Jinnian would eventually have to return it!
Mrs. He was somewhat hesitant.
Again, Mrs. Wang said, "Mrs. Yun, I certainly do not wish for my Yanran to marry into your family and still have to contend with a little sister-in-law. Although we have exchanged the marital appointment letter, whether this plan will be successful..."
At this moment, the last thing Mrs. He wanted was for the marriage arrangement with the Wang family to fall through. Wang Yanran was a titled noblewoman, a county princess—even without her own fief, she was not someone other noblewomen could easily compare with.
In haste, she said, "Mrs. Wang, rest assured, I will send someone to inquire right away and will definitely give you an update before tomorrow!"
Mrs. Wang smiled, "That’s settled then, I await your good news!"
Yun Muyou and Wang Yanran exchanged looks, understanding what was happening, yet both lowered their eyes, pretending to be unaware of anything.
While Yun Musi and Yun Mulan were too young to fully comprehend this time.
Seeing Xu Xinmo hadn’t come over yet, Wang Yanran hurried forward and said to Mrs. Wang, "Mother, please wait a moment. Miss Xu said she wants to go back to the Xu Family, and asked me to escort her!"
Mrs. Wang smiled, "You’re such a considerate child. Well then, let’s wait for her!"
Seeing this, Mrs. He hurriedly sent Tianmi to urge Xu Xinmo.
She had long since wished for Xu Xinmo to return to the Xu Family—better not to stay in the Yun Residence competing with the children for the old lady’s affection or dividing her belongings.
Tianmi acknowledged the command and quickly left.
Returning to Niannian Garden with Hemei and Henuan, Yun Jinnian had Hemei relay the situation to Mrs. Yuan, who was astounded for quite some time, "That jade bracelet must be worth a lot!"
"No matter its value, I won’t wear it. Nurse, please keep it. Who knows, maybe Mrs. Wang will find an excuse to ask for it back someday, and even if she doesn’t, someone else surely will!" said Yun Jinnian, recalling the scowling expressions of Mrs. Wang and Mrs. He, feeling suddenly delighted.
Mrs. Yuan, thinking it through, agreed and promptly wrapped the bracelet in a handkerchief and secured it in a brocade box.
Xu Xinmo lingered in Yicai Garden for a long while, with her nurse Mrs. Hu persuading her, and decided to take gifts back to the Xu Family. However, she didn’t take the Wang Family’s carriage but instead had Mrs. He arrange a special one for her.
Wang Yanran found this amusing and left directly with Mrs. Wang.
Mrs. He also quickly prepared a carriage to send Xu Xinmo back.
Aboard the Wang Family’s carriage
Wang Yanran lay in Mrs. Wang’s arms, "Mother, have you really decided to matchmake cousin brother with the fourth Miss Yun?"
Her cousin had become a prodigal son early on, had lost his virtue, and now no longer favored women but men instead.
However, few knew of this, and his uncle and aunt were never going to speak openly about such matters.
"Don’t ask so many questions!" Mrs. Wang said.
If this plan succeeded, her brother and sister-in-law would be grateful to her for the rest of their lives.
Yun Jinnian was beautiful, and her good-for-nothing nephew had a penchant for beauties.
Whether or not the plan would work, everything hinged on tomorrow.
"Mother, I am afraid..." Wang Yanran expressed her concern.
Yun Jinnian didn’t seem like she would be easily intimidated.
"Afraid of what? She’s just a frail girl, and so what if her maid knows martial arts? As long as our arrangements are secure, she won’t be able to escape!" Mrs. Wang said, touching Wang Yanran’s face, "Yanran, don’t worry. Mother will definitely clear the obstacles for you, ensuring you can have a peaceful life as the grand mistress of the Yun Family."