Wang Yanran called out in a sweet and delicate voice.
Feeling utterly delighted inside.
Privately, she had met Yun Zhen and was very satisfied with him.
Although Yun Zhen’s current official position was not high, the eldest prince’s cousin had said that Yun Zhen was a learned and talented man, whose path to the imperial examinations had been cut short by others’ sabotage.
In the future, with the eldest prince’s cousin’s help, his prospects would be boundless.
After considering various aspects, she agreed to this marriage.
Mrs. Wang smiled indulgently.
Instead of returning directly to the Wang Residence, she went to her maiden home, the She Family.
She Hong’s grandmother was originally a merchant’s daughter and later caught the eye of the old Master She, who married her as his second wife, and she bore him two sons and one daughter.
Old Master She’s first wife didn’t leave any children, and Old Master She had passed away a few years before, so the grandmother held a very high status in the She Family.
She was also very affectionate towards Mrs. Wang.
Mrs. Wang took Wang Yanran to the She Family, paid respects to the old grandmother, then went to talk with Lady She.
Lady She had only one son, the sole male child among the younger generation of the She Family, so he was spoiled from an early age and grew up to be frivolous and without scholarly achievements.
Yet he lacked the means to afford such a dissolute lifestyle as that of Prince Rui and his ilk.
After exchanging a few words with Mrs. Wang, Lady She’s eyes lit up, "Is it possible?"
"We’ll know if it’s possible if we call Hong back and ask him!"
She Hong, while liking men, was also fond of beauties.
To put it bluntly, he was attracted to both genders.
When they finally called him back and Mrs. Wang mentioned it, She Hong agreed at once.
Calling Mrs. Wang ’dear auntie’ repeatedly, his enthusiasm made her heart bloom with joy.
After discussing it for a while longer, Mrs. Wang took Wang Yanran back to the Wang Residence.
All of this was unknown to Yun Jinnian, who was sitting by the window, gazing at her "poisonous" Medical Books and wondering whether she ought to visit the elder lady at the Zhuangyong Marquis Residence before returning to the palace the next day?
Had the Duan Residence prepared all the medicinal ingredients?
And her mother? Tomorrow was the Double Ninth Festival, would she come back to go mountain climbing with her and pick cornel fruits?
And Tianci? Where was he at the moment? Did he miss her?
If she had known, she wouldn’t have let him go to Nanjiang. The road was so long, when would they meet again?
Yun Jinnian held the Medical Books, but didn’t absorb a single word.
"Miss, the Lady has come!"
At this, Yun Jinnian frowned and stood up to walk to the door; Mrs. He entered the parlor with a beaming smile.
Not understanding why she had come, Yun Jinnian still curtsied respectfully, "Greetings, Auntie!"
"Jinnian my dear, Auntie has brought you some chrysanthemum cakes, and oh, also Chrysanthemum Wine from Huiquan Tower. They say it’s exquisitely delicious!" Mrs. He smiled broadly.
Not wanting to strike a smiling face, Yun Jinnian responded with a gentle smile, "Thank you, Auntie. Please take a seat!"
"Very well, I’ll rest a bit here in your Niannian Garden," Mrs. He said, sitting down on the Arhat bed before asking, "Jinnian, your mother has gone to Huguo Temple. Where do you plan to go for the mountain climbing tomorrow? When will you set out? Why don’t you come with us? It would be more lively with more people!"
"Thank you for your kind offer, Auntie, but I’ve decided to go to Mount Xiao tomorrow. I’ve heard there are fewer visitors there and plenty of wild chrysanthemums. I plan to gather some to dry and brew tea with!"
As Yun Jinnian spoke, her mind was racing.
Why had Mrs. He made this trip?
Logically, Mrs. He was unlikely to be fond of her, yet here she was, which surely meant there was a catch.
"Mount Xiao, huh? That’s some distance from the Capital City. You’ll need to start early to make it back before lunch!"
"Thank you for the reminder, Auntie!" Yun Jinnian responded, growing even more suspicious of Mrs. He’s visit to Niannian Garden, suspecting she was up to no good.