CHAPTER 649: CHAPTER 651, THE GRAND RETURN (2 MORE UPDATES)

If they shared a profound love with Yun Jinnian, perhaps he would be willing to help. But to Yun Jinnian, they were kin in name only; when it really came down to it, they were merely familiar strangers—relatives with blood ties but no emotional connection.

How could they bring themselves to ask?

Yun Zuomo, Yun Qingzhi, and Yun Qingqing were all afraid of Yun Qi, standing to one side without daring to breathe too loudly, yet they were happy for Yun Jinnian.

After all, she was their legitimate elder sister, their very own flesh and blood.

Her aunt cradled a child in her arms, softly comforting it; one aunt had a child in her embrace, and a wet nurse by her side held another. The intentions of both aunts were crystal clear—they wanted to cling closely to Yun Jinnian’s coattails for the sake of their sons’ futures.

Yun Musi and Yun Mulan were filled with envy, hating that it wasn’t one of them being conferred the title of Commandery Princess instead of Yun Jinnian!

"Big Young Master, Second Young Master!" A servant hurried in, "Big Young Master, Second Young Master, it’s the Phoenix Carriage, the Empress’s Phoenix Carriage that has brought back the Fourth Miss, with Imperial Guards clearing the way. Behind the carriage, over a dozen Vermilion Carriages follow. The whole Capital City is talking about Fourth Miss now, saying she’s already Princess Yijia, awarded with her own Princess Residence, and there will be rewards bestowed by the palace to her residence!"

Yun Qi was silent, as if he had not heard.

Yun Chen glanced at Yun Qi and waved his hand to dismiss the servant, then said, "Let’s all start preparing."

Regardless, Yun Jinnian’s ennoblement as a Commandery Princess was a significant advantage to the Yun Family.

The Phoenix Carriage came to a stop at the entrance of the Yun Residence, with Eunuch Hai personally stepping forward to stand beside it. "Princess Yijia, we have arrived!"

Hemei and Henuan stood to the side. Shi Jiayu and Ru Yue alighted from the Phoenix Carriage first, followed by Yun Jinnian, dressed in brocaded robes, who slowly descended from the carriage.

The onlooking crowd suddenly came to a realization.

"This Fourth Miss Yun is truly beautiful!"

"Not Fourth Miss Yun anymore, she’s a Commandery Princess now. Didn’t you hear the palace people calling her Princess Yijia? She will be a princess from now on!"

A titled princess with her own Princess Residence and land grants.

It was completely different from those casually named as princesses without being gifted an estate or grants.

Even though Yun Jinnian had graciously declined the land grants, it only made her all the more admirable.

People marveled, saying Princess Yijia was not only skilled in medical arts but also virtuous and unsullied. She desired no silver; no wonder she had once kindly given silver to the top scholar in the imperial examination and provided aid in Qiaoshi Pavilion with a single Snow Lotus Elixir.

To the crowd’s discussion, Yun Jinnian acted as if she didn’t hear and followed Eunuch Hai into the Yun Residence.

Yun Qi and Yun Chen, along with his family, went forward to greet them.

"Eunuch Hai!"

Eunuch Hai laughed, bowing with a clasped fist toward Yun Qi and Yun Chen, "Lords Yun!"

Yun Jinnian performed a curtsy to Yun Qi and Yun Chen. "Father, Great Uncle!"

Her gaze briefly swept around but did not find her mother, Mrs. Han. Yun Jinnian’s heart skipped a beat.

In this entire month, there had not been a single greeting, not a shred of concern. Just like during those several years, it had always been her alone struggling at death’s door.

Even with the title of Commandery Princess, her heart still couldn’t find joy.

Yun Qi responded indifferently.

Yun Chen smiled, "Jinnian, there is no need for such formalities!"

Seeing Yun Jinnian’s pallid complexion, he understood but chose not to address it.

Eunuch Hai presented the Imperial Decree to Yun Chen. "Lord Yun, His Majesty sent this humble one on this errand for two reasons: firstly, to deliver the Imperial Decree conferring the title on Princess Yijia, and secondly, regarding the rewards. His Majesty stated that these rewards belong to Princess Yijia, and no one else may covet them. Once the Princess Residence is assigned, everything should be delivered there. Whether Princess Yijia chooses to live in the Princess Residence or the Yun Residence in the future is entirely up to the princess herself!"

With her parents alive, how could Yun Jinnian possibly take up residence in the Princess Residence? At most, she might briefly stay there for a few days unless she had a special reason.