Han Tianci was Yun Jinnian’s most cherished, beloved, and valued brother, naturally he would treat Han Tianci well.
Moreover, Han Tianci was indeed a good child worth being treated well.
Mature, obedient, cute, polite; all virtues could be seen in him.
"Thank you, Brother Feng!" Han Tianci smiled, but looked towards the door.
It’s strange, why hasn’t Chu Yu arrived?
The auspicious time is near, isn’t it?
Unexpectedly, after Han Xuzi arrived, a few more people came: Marquess Zhuangyong, Duan Qimeng, and Prince Yanjun all came together.
Because Yun Jinnian saved his mother Lady Dai, Marquess Zhuangyong showed great respect to Han Xuzi, "Mr. Han!"
"Marquess, there’s no need for formalities. I am unworthy!"
"Worthy, indeed worthy!"
No matter how many grievances Yun Qi, Yun Bi, and Yun Chen had in ordinary days, they were harmonious at this moment, accompanying the male guests for conversation.
Adding in those uncles and cousins from the Yun Family, it was indeed quite lively.
The female guests were extra cautious because the Princess of the Nation was present. The Yun Family girls usually had no chance to meet the Princess, and now they were carefully observing, not daring to breathe.
They wanted to befriend Yun Jinnian, but Yun Jinnian utterly ignored them.
People want respect, and trees want bark; they also disliked putting their warm faces against cold shoulders.
Sitting aside, they looked at the boxes of items, their eyes filled with envy.
"His Highness the Crown Prince of Great Zhou arrives!"
A voice sounded at the door.
Yun Jinnian was slightly stunned.
Zhou Yunshen, why had he come?
Since that day at the Princess Residence, there had been no further contact.
Today, whoever comes is a guest, whether with good intentions or bad, they are still guests.
Mrs. Han and Yun Qi quickly went to greet him.
"Your Highness the Crown Prince, I salute you!" Yun Qi cupped his fists, and Mrs. Han followed, bowing.
Zhou Yunshen smiled, "No need for formalities. Today is Princess Yijia’s coming-of-age ceremony. She is my benefactor, so I should come bearing generous gifts!"
As Zhou Yunshen finished speaking, Teng Fei led dozens of guards carrying boxes into the Yun Family, placing them in the courtyard.
Then they opened the boxes, revealing pearls, luxurious fabrics, gold and silver jewelry, jade, and gemstones, dazzling everyone’s eyes.
Xu Xinmo led a group of girls who exclaimed.
The older guests remained more composed, watching with smiles.
The Princess of the Nation slightly frowned, looking at Yun Jinnian, who was silent and showing no visible joy or displeasure, yet still concerned for Chu Yu.
Zhou Yunshen spoke with Yun Qi and Mrs. Han for a while, then looked at Yun Jinnian.
Yun Jinnian slightly curled her lips and walked over, "Greetings to His Highness the Crown Prince!"
Your Highness the Crown Prince?
Zhou Yunshen felt bitter inside.
That day, she should have started calling me Brother Zhou, but now the title has changed.
"Princess Yijia, no need for excessive courtesy. Today you are the main character, let’s skip these formalities!"
As Zhou Yunshen finished speaking, Yun Qi quickly said, "Your Highness the Crown Prince, this way please!"
The auspicious time was near, yet Chu Yu hadn’t arrived.
Yun Jinnian wasn’t worried that Chu Yu wouldn’t come, but feared he encountered trouble and couldn’t make it.
At this moment, on Chang’an Street, an overt assassination took place. Chu Yu faced dozens of men in black, coldly snorting, "Protect the Princess!"
Then he drew his sword and charged forward.
Soon he was amidst the assassins’ ranks.
The long sword swung and fell, already stained red with blood, which dripped, spreading ominously on the ground.
Luoyi and Luo’er quickly joined the fray, with many Hidden Guards joining from the shadows.
"Kill without mercy!"