CHAPTER 643: CHAPTER 645: BESTOWAL OF THE COMMANDERY PRINCESS (2ND UPDATE)

"Congratulations to me?" Yun Jinnian looked at Yun Chen in astonishment before turning to the Emperor. "Your Majesty, for what joy should your servant daughter be congratulated?"

"You child, when your great-uncle congratulates you, it’s naturally a good thing. Kneel down to receive the decree!"

In the face of his lifesaver, the Emperor was always affable and kindly.

Moreover, since Yun Jinnian was indeed obedient and well-behaved, the Emperor couldn’t help but be fond of her.

Hearing this, Yun Jinnian quickly knelt down, "Your servant daughter is ready to receive the decree!"

Eunuch Hai immediately opened the Imperial Decree and read aloud, "The Yun Family has a daughter who is the fourth in line, named Jinnian. She is dignified and graceful, earnest and pure-hearted, modest and amiable. She is hereby granted the title of Princess Yijia, awarded two sets of jade Ruyi, a Princess Residence, and the entitlement to the taxes of three counties!"

After Eunuch Hai finished reading, seeing that Yun Jinnian was still stunned, he said with a smile, "Princess, offer your thanks quickly!"

Yun Jinnian came back to her senses, "Your servant daughter thanks His Majesty for his great grace. Your Majesty, your servant daughter feels unworthy of the entitlement to the counties’ taxes and hopes Your Majesty will retract this order!"

The Emperor frowned.

Yun Jinnian continued, "Your Majesty, Tianchu Country has suffered two consecutive years of disasters; one year from snow calamities, the next from droughts. These have strained the people and depleted the treasury, the common folk are suffering. Your servant daughter has already received enormous grace with the title and residence of a Princess. I implore Your Majesty to take back the entitlement to the counties and use the taxes where they are most needed!"

The fact that the treasury was depleted after two years of great expenditure was true.

Thus, the Emperor was also trying hard to think of ways to raise silver. After hearing what Yun Jinnian had said, he became deeply moved, "It’s thoughtful of you to consider this. I will take the entitlement back, you may rise!"

"Thank Your Majesty!"

Yun Jinnian rose to her feet and received the Imperial Decree.

Eunuch Hai hastened to say, "This servant pays his respects to Princess Yijia!"

"Eunuch Hai, there is no need for formalities!"

After all, she had been an Empress in her previous life. Although it was not for many years, and things did not go smoothly, she had held a high position and maintained a certain degree of dignity.

Watching her, the Emperor nodded slightly, "Alright, you’ll be leaving the palace tomorrow. Go and prepare your belongings!"

Yun Jinnian was escorted into the palace by the Empress using the Phoenix Carriage, naturally, she would be sent back in the same manner, along with the gifts bestowed upon her.

Yun Jinnian followed Yun Qi and Yun Chen out of the Imperial Study.

Yun Qi hesitated to speak and ultimately left without saying a word.

His daughter had become a Commandery Princess through her own efforts, and from now on, her prospects were bright.

In the Capital City, no one would dare to look down on her again.

After giving Yun Jinnian a deep look, without leaving a word, he walked away.

Yun Chen sighed lightly, "Your father is just like that; don’t take it to heart. Now that you are a Princess, your great-uncle is happy for you, and everyone at home is proud of you!"

"Hmm!"

A faint hum, although not rejecting, let Yun Chen know that Yun Jinnian and the Yun Family were completely estranged now.

Otherwise, at this moment, she should have been proudly saying something, but all she did was hum faintly.

"Then, your great-uncle will be leaving as well!"

"Yes!"

Yun Chen looked at Yun Jinnian, feeling a sense of helplessness.

Who would have thought that, in this family, Yun Jinnian would be granted the title of a Commandery Princess?

However, no matter what, she was still a member of the Yun Family, and everything still couldn’t surpass the Yun Family’s influence.

With that in mind, Yun Chen felt somewhat less upset and hastened to catch up with Yun Qi.

He also thought about asking Mrs. He to send some items to Niannian Garden.

Times had changed; they could no longer treat Yun Jinnian as they had before...

Yun Residence

The marriage between Yun Zhen and Wang Yanran was finally settled. The Yun Family had sent the betrothal gifts and fixed the wedding date for November.

There was just over a month left.

Mrs. He was very busy every day, and whenever she had a moment to spare, she thought of She Hong, the eldest son of the She Family. Mrs. He had suspected Yun Jinnian but found no evidence.

But She Hong was indeed ruined.