The three little rascals burst into joyous laughter.
And they remembered even more, there was a sister who treated them like treasures.
After passing through the food street, they arrived at the place to guess lantern riddles. Yun Jinnian guessed six lanterns, all of which were ordinary ones that Xu Xinmo didn’t fancy, nor did Yun Musi or Yun Mulan.
What they didn’t like, others cherished greatly.
They quickly divided up the lanterns, afraid of damaging them if carried by hand, so they instructed the maids to place them in the carriage and told them to ensure they were well-protected.
They passed by a stall selling handkerchiefs.
After inquiring about the price, they found out that each cost three copper coins. The three little rascals pooled together three copper coins to buy one for Yun Jinnian.
"Sister, this is from the money we got from eating tangyuan, we give it to you!"
They each only got one copper coin from eating.
They had agreed earlier to buy something for Yun Jinnian.
Yun Jinnian was slightly taken aback.
It would be a lie to say she wasn’t touched.
She treated them well, the money she spent on them was nothing in her eyes,
but those three copper coins...
Yun Jinnian handed back the handkerchief, "Please return those three copper coins to me!"
Handkerchiefs wear out over time, but copper coins do not.
The vendor was reluctant, but Yun Jinnian smiled and said, "I’ll buy something else!"
Returning the three copper coins to Yun Jinnian, she put them into her pouch.
"Sister, why do you have two pouches hanging?"
"Sister has a lot of things to carry!"
"Then I want two pouches too in the future!" Yun Mu said, noticing he didn’t have any pouches.
"Alright, when we get back, sister will make one for you!"
"Sister, I want one too!" Yun Kuan softly said, feeling a bit shy.
"Me too, me too!" Yun He shouted.
"Everyone will get one!"
Xu Xinmo also secretly observed but did not see the people arranged by Granny Jin, so he had no choice but to wander around with them.
Then they headed to Huiquan Tower.
But tonight, Huiquan Tower was particularly different because everyone was seated in the main hall, not in private rooms.
Upon inquiry, they learned that Huiquan Tower had many exquisite lanterns tonight, and all they had to do was guess the riddles on them. The more riddles one got right, the more lanterns they would win, and the person with the most lanterns would be the first prize winner, enjoying a 50% discount on all dishes at Huiquan Tower for a whole year.
So, being able to book a table in the main hall was an extremely impressive achievement.
The maids and little servants were not allowed inside; there were dedicated little servants and maids to serve them inside to avoid overcrowding.
Upon entering Huiquan Tower.
Dai Hanmi ran over with a smile, "Jinnian!"
Dai Hanmi glanced at the followers behind Yun Jinnian, "Do you have a seat? If not, come sit with us?"
"We have already booked a seat!"
"Is there any room at your table? I’ll squeeze in with you!" Dai Hanmi asked, not holding back.
"Yes, we can squeeze in together!"
With eleven people at one table, it was indeed a bit cramped, but no one would ridicule them, given how hard it was to get a seat at Huiquan Tower tonight, let alone a private room on the second floor overlooking the main hall.
But as soon as they sat down, someone came to invite them.
"Princess Yijia, my master invites you and your companions to the private room on the second floor!"
Yun Jinnian looked up.
It was Teng Fei from Zhou Yunshen’s side. She smiled slightly, "Thank you, Brother Zhou, for the kind offer, but we are fine sitting in the hall!"
If she really went up, she wouldn’t be able to explain herself no matter how many mouths she had.
Teng Fei heard this, looked up at the private room on the second floor, and saw Zhou Yunshen slightly shaking his head. Teng Fei then responded, "In that case, we shall take our leave!"
But with Teng Fei’s departure, Yun Jinnian was still thrust into the spotlight.
After all, in that private room on the second floor, sat the Crown Prince of the Great Zhou Kingdom, Zhou Yunshen!