"Oh, so you cried because of this? You’re really so useless."
Yun Wanye casually opened a box and saw the gold and silver jewelry inside, and mocked in a very punchable way.
Yun Wanyao pursed her lips, pretending not to hear his words, and walked over to Yun Wanchen, handing him a brand-new account book.
"Big Brother, your handwriting is quick and beautiful, why don’t you do the accounting while the two of us take inventory, okay?"
"Alright."
Yun Wanchen had no objections and reached out to take the account book, "Push me over to the desk."
Yun Wanyao: "..."
"Big Brother, are you addicted to pretending? Even when it’s just the three of us siblings, you still pretend?"
"If you’re going to pretend, you should do it properly."
Yun Wanchen replied calmly.
Yun Wanyao: "..."
Fine, Big Brother, you win!
She pushed Yun Wanchen to the desk and then placed pens and ink in front of him, diligently grinding the ink for him.
"Huh, why are these the East Pearls tribute from the Eastern Cold Land? Did King Qi send these things?"
"Why suddenly think of accounting for these items? Did something happen?"
Holding a box of light purple East Pearls, Yun Wanye glanced at them suspiciously for a few moments, then turned to look at Yun Wanyao.
Upon seeing her red, swollen eyes again, he instantly understood that she cried today not because of the accounting, but because of something related to King Qi.
After crying, Yun Wanyao felt much calmer and showed no emotional fluctuation upon hearing Yun Wanye’s words.
"He sent them, and mother told me to organize all the things he sent and make an account, trying not to use them."
Hearing this, the two brothers’ eyes flickered slightly, instantly understanding many of the reasons behind it.
It seems that mother, because of the protagonist, is worried that this betrothal might encounter some changes and thus made such a decision.
If there is any change between Yao’er and King Qi in the future, naturally everything he sent must be returned unconditionally.
Yun Wanchen lightly parted his lips and softly said, "Then Yao’er, do you remember what you’ve used over the years?"
The things used must also be accounted for. If they can be bought the same, they should be repurchased to compensate; if not, they must be replaced with other equal-value items or money.
Yun Wanyao nodded, took out a very exquisite small box, opened it, and took out a stack of red gift lists.
"Every time he sent something, there was an accompanying gift list, and I’ve kept all of them."
"Big Brother, let’s count the items on the ground first, and after accounting, cross-check with the gift lists. Anything missing, we can list separately."
"Alright."
Yun Wanchen took the finest pen and vigorously dipped it in the ink.
"Wait," Yun Wanye placed the box containing the East Pearls on the table and squinted at Yun Wanyao, "You must have sent him quite a few things as well, right?"
"Don’t tell me you only accepted gifts without reciprocating."
"Am I that kind of person?"
Yun Wanyao bit her lip, angrily saying, "Every time he sent things, I returned the favor, and although some were not as valuable as his, they weren’t lacking in worth either."
"Did you keep a record of the gifts you gave him as well?"
"Of course I did."
"Okay, then take out those records. Since we’re here today, we’ll make the accounts between you and King Qi completely clear."
"We don’t take advantage of others, but we absolutely can’t suffer losses either."
Yun Wanye could only go so far as not taking advantage of others, but making him suffer a loss was out of the question.
If by any chance the betrothal between King Qi and Yun Wanyao does face changes, then when Yun Wanyao returns these items, the things from their family must also be retrieved.
Yun Wanyao had no objections to this.
"Oh, got it, but let’s finish this accounting first, so things don’t get mixed up."
The three siblings stayed awake all night, working until the afternoon of the next day before finally getting all the accounts clear.
Yun Wanchen checked the account book again, closed it, and handed it to Yun Wanyao.
"Yao’er, you must keep these account books safe, understand?"
"Mm, I understand, Big Brother, don’t worry, I’ll keep them safe."
Taking the account book, Yun Wanyao solemnly nodded.
"Mm, then we’ll leave first. Get something to eat and rest up well."
After giving a brief instruction, Yun Wanchen looked at Yun Wanye and said, "Ye’er, take me back."
"Oh, alright."
"Hey, wait, Big Brother~"
Suddenly remembering something, Yun Wanyao hurried to Yun Wanchen’s side, saying seriously, "Big Brother, tomorrow is the Winter Feast, did you take care of the thing I asked you to do?"