Xu Xinmo carefully observed Old Madam Yun, knowing that she no longer needed to worry about this matter.
"What are you planning to do?"
Old Madam Yun pondered for a moment before speaking, "This matter is of great importance. If handled poorly, it will not only tarnish Yun Jinnian’s reputation but also yours, especially yours. How could I bear to see your good name sullied?"
Her Xinmo was destined to become the Empress.
What she feared most was Yun Jinnian’s indiscretion bringing trouble upon Xu Xinmo.
It must be said, Old Madam Yun had some affection for Xu Xinmo, but her calculations were far greater.
Xu Xinmo sneered inwardly but obediently nestled in Old Madam Yun’s arms, "Grandmother, thank you for thinking of me. In the future, I will be sure to honor you and make you the most revered lady under the heavens!"
Although it was a grand promise, Old Madam Yun was still very pleased. She embraced Xu Xinmo for a long while before saying, "Ming Liu, go fetch my gilded box!"
Xu Xinmo knew that Old Madam Yun was about to give her something again.
Ming Liu quickly brought over the box. Old Madam Yun opened it, revealing several silver notes, each worth one hundred thousand taels.
Xu Xinmo’s eyes widened, "Wow, Grandmother, you are so wealthy!"
Old Madam Yun smiled at Xu Xinmo, "This is my last reserve. To dress you beautifully, even Mu Si and Mu Lan have not received anything . You must not tell anyone!"
"Don’t worry, Grandmother, I promise not to tell a soul!" Xu Xinmo quickly responded.
Old Madam Yun laughed, handing her two notes, "Your birthday is approaching. Use these to buy some beautiful clothes and jewelry. Make sure to dress yourself splendidly and outshine everyone!"
"Yes, yes, Grandmother, you are the best! I love you the most!" Xu Xinmo hugged Old Madam Yun, laughing incessantly.
Two hundred thousand taels in silver notes were enough to buy many things.
It was clear that her grandmother was quite wealthy. She would have to visit more often and push her buttons. Who knows, she might get even more silver.
"Alright, go back to Yicai Garden. Tomorrow, head to Jinshang Pavilion to make the dresses!"
"Yes, yes, I will listen to Grandmother!"
Xu Xinmo cheerfully left Cixin Academy and returned to Yicai Garden, handing the silver notes to Granny Jin.
"Did your grandmother give you these?" Granny Jin asked.
"Yes, she said they were for making new clothes and buying jewelry. She also has a gilded brocade box filled with silver notes, amounting to millions of taels!" Xu Xinmo said, taking back the silver notes and placing them in the brocade box.
"..." Granny Jin remained silent.
Unexpectedly, Old Madam Yun had so much silver, which was quite surprising.
"Granny, what are you thinking?" Xu Xinmo asked softly.
"Nothing, if she gave them to you, you should keep them!" Granny Jin replied nonchalantly but thought that perhaps someone should visit Cixin Academy. If they could find that gilded brocade box, it would provide the much-needed silver for major endeavors.
Xu Xinmo smiled, carefully storing the silver notes before happily leaving Yicai Garden and walking towards Niannian Garden.
She needed to ask Yun Jinnian how the preparations for the coming-of-age ceremony were going.
Were the clothes and jewelry ready?
Yun Jinnian, after hearing the Hidden Guard’s report, was utterly shocked, "Are you saying that An Ge’er is gone?"