Daidai also started to laugh along.
May 7th
Early in the morning, Yun Jinnian got up, for today she was scheduled to revisit the Zhuangyong Marquis Residence for the old Madam's follow-up consultation.
Dai Hanmi said she would come over to pick her up, so Yun Jinnian brought Han Tianci to Qiyue Academy for breakfast, then spent time chatting with Mrs. Han.
Yun Qi had stayed with Concubine Lian the previous night, as a result, the oil lamps in Concubine Rou's room were lit all night long.
Mrs. Han knew about this but said nothing.
Mrs. He, upon learning that the Zhuangyong Marquis Residence was sending someone for Yun Jinnian, was both envious and jealous. She didn't want to greet them, but she had to get up; Dai Hanmi was dressed in aquamarine sheer silk, looking charming and enchanting, with sweet dimples showing when she smiled, truly beautiful.
"Why has the Second Miss come in person today?"
Dai Hanmi smiled, "The other day, Sister Jinnian and I agreed to come pick her up to play at our house!"
Mrs. He felt resentful.
This little minx, going off to play in the Zhuangyong Marquis Residence without calling on her own sisters, was just too selfish.
"So it was like that. I've already sent someone to fetch Jinnian; she will be here soon!"
No sooner had Mrs. He spoken than Yun Jinnian indeed arrived.
She was still accompanied by Han Tianci, Hemei, and Henuan, with Hemei carrying a medicine chest.
After exchanging a few polite words with Mrs. He, Yun Jinnian followed Dai Hanmi and left.
Mrs. He watched the departing carriage with hatred...
Yet she never even considered the fact that Yun Jinnian was going to the Zhuangyong Marquis Residence to treat the old Madam!
"Sister Jinnian, who is this little sister?"
"Sister Hanmi, this is my cousin Tiantian!" Yun Jinnian introduced softly.
Han Tianci beamed at Dai Hanmi, "Sister Hanmi!"
"Such a dear!" Dai Hanmi said, as she slid off the coral bracelet from her wrist, "Here Tiantian, this is for you to play with!"
Yun Jinnian wanted to say that Han Tianci didn't need it.
However, Han Tianci reached out and took it, "Thank you, Sister Hanmi!"
He might not need it, but he could keep it for his sister!
Once they arrived at the Zhuangyong Marquis Residence and it was known that Han Tianci was Yun Jinnian's cousin, and seeing how Yun Jinnian was especially attentive to him, the Marchioness, Crown Princess, and the second young wife all immediately gave generous welcome gifts, and the old Madam even gave a box of beautiful, exquisite jewelry.
"Thank you, Old Madam!" Han Tianci felt delighted inside and sweet with his words, bringing much joy to the old Madam Dai.
After washing her hands, Yun Jinnian took the old Madam's pulse.
"The toxins in the Old Madam's body have been completely cleared. If acupuncture is performed every six months for three or four times more, you can fully recover!"
Old Madam Dai was overjoyed, "Good child, you are a great benefactor to this old lady. Tell me, what do you want?"
With a gentle, soft smile, Yun Jinnian said, "Old Madam, Sister Hanmi and I are close sisters, and her grandmother is just like my own. Although I call you Old Madam out loud, in my heart, I regard you as my grandmother too. I don't want anything!"
"How can you not want anything!" Old Madam Dai urged anxiously, then said, "I must properly reward you!"
"But..." Yun Jinnian still wanted to refuse.
Old Madam Dai's face darkened, "A senior's gift must not be declined!"
Yun Jinnian had no choice but to stand up and bow to the old Madam, "Thank you for the reward, Old Madam!"
"That's more like it!"
The Old Madam said, and added, "Don't worry, it won't be sent to the Yun Family. I'll secretly have it sent to the Han Family!"
Yun Jinnian couldn't help but admire the old Madam's wisdom.
"Yes!" She nodded slightly.
Old Madam Dai had many valuable things, and after she gestured to the Marchioness to help take them out, Dai Hanmi, taking Yun Jinnian and Han Tianci, went to the second young wife, Mrs. Qu's place to eat cakes.
"These items were originally prepared for Hanmi's children, but Jinnian has been a great benefactor to our Marquis Residence, and we cannot skimp on our thanks!" Old Madam stated.
"Mother, I understand!" said the Marchioness.
Once the old lady passed away, her sons would have to observe three years of mourning.
How difficult that would be for the Empress in the palace.