Yun Zuomo felt a sudden chill and warmth in her heart, and could only nod obediently.
Watching Yun Jinnian leave, she turned around and went back to her own small courtyard.
Returning to Niannian Garden, Yun Jinnian finally breathed a sigh of relief.
Ru Yue immediately fetched some water into the room to assist Yun Jinnian in washing up.
After freshening up, Yun Jinnian took a sip of water and then lay down to sleep deeply on the bed.
"Mom, are you abandoning Momo?"
"Mom, you’re abandoning Momo. Momo is leaving, and will never return to be by Mom’s side again!"
Yun Jinnian called softly and chased after her.
But Momo ran so fast that she couldn’t catch up.
Suddenly, she became very anxious and woke up in a panic.
Gasping for breath, she clutched her chest, feeling a sharp pain.
It had been a long time since she had a nightmare, a long time since she dreamed of Momo.
The bedroom door was pushed open, and Henuan hurriedly walked to the bedside, "Commandery Princess, Elder Chen has passed away, and now several lords and young masters of the Chen family have gone to attend to the funeral rites. The Elder Residence has already hung white banners, and the servants have started notifying the various residences of the death. What do you think?"
Upon hearing this, Yun Jinnian’s eyes turned slightly red, "You go get ready. I will go see Chen Sister and accompany her!"
Though she felt relieved, Elder Chen did not live much longer.
Sister Chen probably detests Chu Renzhi deeply and never wishes to see him again in this life.
Soon, Yun Jinnian was dressed in pale white clothes, simply adorned with silver ornaments, and headed to the Chen Residence.
At the entrance of the Chen Residence, there were already many carriages. After the masters alighted, their attendants drove the carriages away.
Lady Chen, along with several sisters-in-law, daughters-in-law, daughters, grandsons, and granddaughters, all clad in mourning attire, knelt to welcome guests.
Several butlers and head maids led people to one side.
"Princess Yijia has arrived!"
Yun Jinnian first spotted Chen Danyan, who was kneeling behind Lady Chen, and saw that she had cried herself into a mess, not knowing how to console her.
If it were the Old Lady Yun who passed away, she would not cry.
After paying respects, she followed the head maid to the inner courtyard, waiting for Elder Chen’s coffin to return. After offering incense, she could then go home.
Dai Hanmi also came with Marchioness Zhuangyong.
They held hands, feeling somewhat conflicted.
"What’s the matter?" Yun Jinnian asked softly.
Dai Hanmi hesitated for a moment before speaking quietly, "Second sister-in-law gave birth; it’s a boy!"
With Elder Chen’s passing, the second young mistress of the Dai Family gave birth to a son.
Dai Hanmi was slightly surprised but suddenly understood.
People believe in reincarnation.
Mrs. He arrived a bit late; although there were many people, no one paid her any attention. Mrs. Han hardly ever went out and did not come. Mrs. He waited until the Old Lady of Marquess Yuanshen arrived, and only then did she manage a few words.
Feeling chilled to the bone, as if pulled out from an ice cellar.
Cold, penetrating to the core.
As night fell, Elder Chen’s coffin was brought back, accompanied by mournful suona, gongs, and piano music, which made people shed tears.
At the main entrance, the cries were deafening; two of Elder Chen’s daughters had already cried themselves unconscious.
Yun Jinnian and Dai Hanmi stood at a distance, holding hands tightly.
"Jinnian, I’m feeling terrible!"
Thinking of grandmother’s old age, perhaps...
She quickly said, "Jinnian, when you have time, can you go to the Marquis Residence to see grandmother?"
Yun Jinnian nodded slightly, "Sure, I will definitely go in a few days. Rest assured, the Old Lady is healthy; as long as she is carefully tended to, doesn’t get angry or upset, she still has some years ahead!"