CHAPTER 703: CHAPTER 705: THE EMPRESS’S THOUGHTS (1 MORE)

The Consort Yue entered Yangxin Hall with a delicate air.

As soon as she stepped in, news of her arrival spread throughout the entire harem.

The other consorts, with varying thoughts, despised her but dared not act rashly.

Weiyang Palace

Shaoyao quickly entered the Weiyang Palace and approached the Empress, "Your Majesty!"

The Empress slightly lifted her head, "Hmm?"

"Princess Yijia has returned, Eunuch Hai has announced the Imperial Decree. The princess is to settle her affairs outside the palace before she comes in, and she has been exempted from the need to kneel and pay homage to anyone!"

"Such favoritism!" the Empress murmured softly.

Her heart was still somewhat jealous.

She had thought several times about requesting a princely title for her own niece, but never managed to speak up.

Even if she had, the Emperor and Empress Dowager might not have agreed, but their affection for Yun Jinnian was truly profound.

"Your Majesty..." Shaoyao called softly.

The Empress waved her hand slightly, "There’s no need to meddle, just let her be. With so many who wish her dead now, why should we take action?"

Shaoyao felt it was courteous.

The Empress then said, "As for Princess Yijia, we shall watch and wait!"

A year ago, after Yun Jinnian left Capital City, Bobo also left under the guise of traveling and has not returned to this day.

Apart from the occasional letter home, no one knew where he’d gone or how he was getting on.

Bobo’s affection towards Yun Jinnian was something she had approved of, but now that Bobo had left Capital City, it was uncertain what the future would hold...

On the twenty-fourth day of the twelfth lunar month, the Han Residence bustled with activity early in the morning.

Yun Jinnian got up early, dressed in a red cotton-padded jacket, adorned with festive hair accessories, and even applied peach blossom makeup—she was truly more charming than any flower, peerlessly lovely.

Her every move was graceful and elegant, and the glance of her eyes could captivate the soul.

It made hearts quiver, yet her pure and untainted aura deterred any disrespect, as if even glancing a few times was a sin.

"Sister!"

Han Tianci, dressed in a treasure-blue brocade jacket, ran up swiftly. Upon seeing Yun Jinnian, he was momentarily astonished, "Sister, you’re really beautiful today!"

"Am I not usually beautiful?" Yun Jinnian asked with a smile.

"No, you’ve always been beautiful, but today you’re exceptionally so, pleasing yet untouchable. Sister, you should dress up like this more often, it looks really nice!" Tianci said, smiling proudly as if he were sharing in the honor.

"Such dressing up is occasional enough, seeing it too much would spoil its rarity, haven’t you had breakfast yet?"

"I have, two big bowls of porridge, with five little buns and five crystal dumplings, really full!" He patted his round belly.

Yun Jinnian looked at him, believing that he had eaten his fill, "Eat less in the future, overeating will harm your stomach, not worth the loss. It’s better to have some snacks instead, avoid indulging excessively in food!"

"Sister’s advice is good, I’ll listen to everything sister says from now on!"

"Then let’s go!"

Yun Jinnian, along with Han Tianci, left the Han Residence. Uncle Cheng had already prepared the carriage.

This time Tianci had returned bringing two attendants with him. Although they were just attendants, they had been meticulously selected from among the Moon-Watching Sect, passing through several stages before reaching Tianci.

Playful as he was, Tianci named them Bun and Dumpling. Both felt aggrieved but didn’t dare to retort. Yun Jinnian, seeing this, couldn’t bear it and renamed them Zhengwen and Zhengwu.

Upright and honorable, both talented in letters and martial arts.

The taller one was called Zhengwen and the shorter, chubbier one was Zhengwu. Both were a year older than Tianci, turning eleven after the New Year, yet both were shorter than Tianci. They had decent foundations in Martial Arts, medical and poison skills, and had also learned about the Five Elements and Eight Trigrams from Tianci. Given time, these two would surely hold significant positions in the Moon-Watching Sect and the martial arts world.

"Miss, Young Master!"