CHAPTER 812: CHAPTER 814: TURBULENT UNDERCURRENTS (PART 2)

"That’s true, thanks to your reminder, Mother. But now that we’re back, have you rewarded them yet?"

"Rewarded. Each person received two hundred taels of silver. What about your Niannian Garden?"

"Not yet. I was waiting to see how much Mother would reward, so I can match it!"

Two hundred taels sound like a lot, but in the inner city of the Capital, it doesn’t do much.

If they go to the Outer City, it could have many uses.

While they were chatting, Bai Que entered the small hall, "Madam, the maid from Mistress Xi’s side has arrived. Mistress Xi feels unwell and asks for help in summoning a physician!"

Mrs. Han smiled faintly, "Tell her to find Lady and request the Mansion Physician!"

"Yes!"

Bai Que left the small hall and looked at Dongjuan standing in the courtyard, "Go to Lady and request the Mansion Physician!"

Dongjuan responded and immediately left Qingjue Academy.

To report back to Mistress Xi.

Mistress Xi promptly instructed Dongjuan to find Mrs. He.

The Mansion Physician has been bribed by Mistress Xi. He will surely exaggerate her illness.

Though she isn’t sick at all.

Inside Qingjue Academy, the mother and daughter were happily eating, ignoring Mistress Xi’s bribery, just drinking and eating pastries, chatting away.

Mrs. Han didn’t ask Yun Jinnian where she went or what she did today. She believed Yun Jinnian knew what she was doing.

Besides, Yun Jinnian was about to come of age, and it was time for her to have her own opinions.

Mrs. He was surprised for a moment when Tianmi reported, "What did you say?"

"Fourth Miss disciplined Mistress Xi, and now Mistress Xi is feigning illness, sending her maid Dongjuan to ask if you could summon the Mansion Physician to check on her?"

Mrs. He suddenly laughed, "Go and call the Mansion Physician to see Mistress Xi!"

"Yes!"

Mrs. He sipped her tea lightly.

Unexpectedly, Yun Jinnian returned home with such a strong temper.

No longer the timid Yun Jinnian who didn’t dare to speak up or even breathe loudly.

She took a deep breath.

Mrs. He remembered Yun Jinnian’s identity.

The Commandery Princess Yijia, conferred by the Emperor, was different from Princess Yanran or other Commandery Princesses who were conferred titles but not honored with a name.

Initially, she deliberately overlooked this, but today Yun Jinnian bought Xufuji pastries and openly disciplined Mistress Xi, showing that she could no longer treat Yun Jinnian the same way.

But how could she be willing!

Rubbing her aching temples, Mrs. He suddenly remembered Xu Xinmo.

Xu Xinmo had a petty and vengeful nature, always jealous, and now she must be envying Yun Jinnian, wanting to replace her.

So Xu Xinmo would not remain silent and would look for an opportunity to act.

Tomorrow is the Lantern Festival, and with Xu Xinmo’s temperament, she would definitely want to go out and play...

Should she agree or disagree when the time comes?

Xu Xinmo also learned that Yun Jinnian disciplined Mistress Xi and quickly asked Granny Jin, "Granny, what do you think of this matter?"

"No matter what she means, we should remain unchanged and observe. There’s no rush. Tomorrow is the Lantern Festival; try to get her out of the mansion, and I will send someone to test her!"

Xu Xinmo nodded, "Granny, what if she doesn’t want to go?"

"That’s simple. You first approach the girls from the main and second branches, make sure everyone decides to go, and then she won’t refuse!"

"Granny is indeed wise!"

Granny Jin smiled, her eyes deep and meaningful...