Her life had already changed.
"Fourth Sister, will you attend?" Yun Muyou asked.
Xu Xinmo also looked at Yun Jinnian.
Yun Jinnian had not wanted to go, but seeing Xu Xinmo’s expression, she spoke lightly, "Yes, I’m also very curious!"
Plum blossoms paired with twin flowers, she was curious what they looked like!
Xu Xinmo immediately looked at Yun Jinnian with annoyance and turned her head away without speaking.
The atmosphere in the warm hall suddenly became stiff, Yun Muyou exhaled, thought for a bit before saying, "I got a new pattern a few days ago, why not come over to my place to take a look?"
"Sure!" Xu Xinmo replied promptly, pulling Yun Muyou away with her.
Yun Jinnian didn’t want to join their excitement and risk scorn, and after some thought, she decided to go to Qiyue Academy instead.
Right at the academy’s gate, she heard Mrs. Han scolding Yun Qi loudly and smashing things. Yun Jinnian stood in place for a while before slowly turning around.
"Miss?" Ming Yang called softly.
"It’s nothing, let’s go back to Niannian Garden. I still haven’t figured out the medicinal herbs Grandfather gave me!" Yun Jinnian said feeling somewhat heavy-hearted.
She did not know to what extent her parents’ relationship had deteriorated, but seeing the way her mother looked, she was certain her heart did not include her father.
Mrs. Han was truly furious.
After having lunch, two concubines came to pay their respects with hypocrisy written all over their faces.
Mistress Su and Mistress Hua knelt on the ground, teary-eyed as if Mrs. Han was treating them harshly, constantly looking at the silent Yun Qi on the side, hoping he would stand up for them.
Mrs. Han, looking at them, felt her chest tighten with resentment, "Worthless as cats and dogs!"
Mrs. Han was the legitimate daughter and the only daughter of the Han Family. She had always been willful from a young age. Moreover, all her happiness had been spoiled by these two women, and between her words, her rage and disgust were unabashed.
Seeing Yun Qi still seated, she snorted coldly, "Well? Aren’t you going to take these things and leave?" She then told Bai Que, "Go and give the gatekeeper’s wife a lesson, from now on, don’t let just any tomcat or mutt into my yard!"
Bai Que complied and left only to return to the small hall shortly after, whispering to Mrs. Han, "Miss came over and stood at the gate for a while, then left!"
Mrs. Han’s face instantly grew pale, her hands trembling slightly.
"Shu’n’er?" Yun Qi, who had remained silent, suddenly spoke up softly, stepping forward to support Mrs. Han.
His concern, tenderness, and pity were unmistakable.
"Get lost!" Mrs. Han shoved him away.
Looking at Yun Qi, her gaze was as disgusted as if she was looking at Mistress Su and Mistress Hua.
Taking a few steps towards the doorway, Mrs. Han suddenly stopped, turned her head to look at Mistress Su and Mistress Hua, "Since you like kneeling so much, then stay kneeling properly. This room is too comfortable for it to show your sincerity. Go to the yard instead, it’s cooler there. Let’s see if your master cares enough to let you up!"
Mistress Su and Mistress Hua turned pale with shock, hurriedly looking at Yun Qi with eyes begging for rescue. Yun Qi, watching Mrs. Han leave the small hall entrance, shouted, "Where have all the people gone? Hurry up and send the two mistresses back to their places!"
Overflowing with relief, Mistress Su and Mistress Hua rejoiced.
But Yun Qi spoke again, "Kneeling will dirty Qiyue Academy; go back to your own place to kneel, and skip dinner too. Let the fifth, sixth, and seventh young misses each watch over you, and if their aunts don’t kneel properly, they will take their place!"
The faces of Mistress Su and Mistress Hua instantly turned deathly pale.
They thought Yun Qi might not consider them but would at least spare a thought for their daughters. Little did they know Yun Qi could be so ruthless.
Apart from Mrs. Han, he would not hold anyone else dear or even regard them.
They came to annoy Mrs. Han, and indeed Mrs. Han was aggravated, but their fate was just as miserable.
Not only would they miss the New Year’s Eve dinner, but their daughters would also be implicated!
They should not have listened to anyone’s incitement!
Mrs. Han, standing at the entrance of the courtyard, heard Yun Qi’s voice without much joy. On the contrary, it made her feel even more distressed...