Under the eaves, one cannot help but bow.
Without parents or elder brothers to assist, and with no money at hand, what can a concubine who cannot step out of the main gate or side gate do?
Uncle Chen drove the carriage, heading towards the Yun Family with a clatter.
He was stopped by someone on the street.
"Commandery Princess, it’s the eldest young master!"
Yun Jinnian frowned slightly.
She gently lifted the carriage curtain, "Brother?"
Yun Zhen quickly saluted Yun Jinnian, "Fourth Sister!"
"Brother, do you have something to discuss?"
Yun Zhen looked at Yun Jinnian inside the carriage and glanced at Yun Zuomo and the others. After a moment of hesitation, he said, "I left in a hurry and didn’t bring enough money. I wonder if Fourth Sister could lend some Silver?"
Yun Jinnian was surprised.
Yun Zuomo, Yun Qingqing, and Yun Qingzhi were also astonished.
Would Yun Zhen go out without money?
Mrs. He would endure anyone’s grievances but never her son’s.
"How much does Brother need?"
"However much Fourth Sister can spare; I’ll return it when we are back home!" Yun Zhen said.
Yun Jinnian nodded, allowing Hemei to hand the purse to Yun Qi. "Brother, use it for emergencies. If it’s not enough, tell me an address, and I’ll ask Aunt to send more!"
Yun Qi opened the purse and saw several ten-thousand tael silver notes, quickly saying, "It’s enough!"
Unexpectedly, Yun Jinnian brought so much money when going out.
After greeting Yun Zhen, Yun Jinnian instructed Uncle Chen to set off.
Watching the departing carriage, Yun Zhen felt a myriad of emotions.
He thought Yun Jinnian wouldn’t lend it, but she did, without even glancing at how much.
It was quite a surprise.
With the money, Yun Zhen hurried to the brothel, redeeming a miserable woman and rented her a small courtyard, buying her maids and matrons to serve her.
Yun Zuomo was puzzled, "Sister, why did you give Brother the money without checking how much was in the purse?"
"Though I don’t know how much money is in the purse, Hemei certainly does!" Yun Jinnian smiled.
Hemei is shrewd and would definitely know the amount.
Besides, they hadn’t spent a single penny today.
Yun Jinnian initially intended to go back directly, but she recalled Yun Zihan’s words.
Life is hard for a concubine’s daughter.
With a sigh, "Uncle Chen, let’s go to Qiaoshi Pavilion!"
Uncle Chen responded, never asking why.
Heading straight for Qiaoshi Pavilion.
Arriving at Qiaoshi Pavilion, Yun Jinnian led her three half-sisters directly upstairs, with the shopkeeper being exceedingly courteous.
"Bring out all the jewelry suitable for young ladies!"
The shopkeeper hurried off.
The attendant served tea.
Yun Zuomo and the others were somewhat reserved but envied how Yun Jinnian was surrounded and valued.
Moreover, they had never dared dream that one day Yun Jinnian would take them to such a place like Qiaoshi Pavilion.
Even if they bought nothing, it felt exhilarating and joyful.
"Take your time browsing later. If you like something, keep it; it’s my gift to you!"
Yun Zuomo called softly.
Yun Jinnian had already given them so many things.
A lifetime of happiness, a box full of silver notes, and things never seen before nor dared imagined.
They dared not ask for more.
"Just take it if I give it; I dislike people who are overly sentimental!"
Yun Jinnian said, rising and walking to the window, gazing at the street outside.
Her thoughts drifted.
For some reason, she suddenly remembered she had never met Dai Hanbo, nor had Dai Hanmi ever mentioned him.