Chapter 12: Disgusting Lady He

Just as Yun Yi had said, the steward of the Jin Prince’s Mansion arrived the next day, stating that he had been instructed by Prince Jin to specifically check on the young masters and misses of the second branch.

He also brought quite a few items for the household.

When Yun Yi and her younger brother arrived at the front hall and finished offering their greetings, the steward looked them up and down before picking up a small box and handing it to Xiao Chenrui: "These are trinkets the Prince specifically sought out for you; keep them to play with."

Yun Yi knew that this favor should not be over-consumed, and she did not intend to approach the Jin Prince’s Mansion again unless there was a special reason. She spoke softly: "Please trouble Steward-daren to convey our thanks to the Prince for his kindness upon your return, and thank you for the trouble of making this trip."

Seeing that Yun Yi spoke so eloquently, and acting under the Prince’s orders, the steward glanced at the members of the Xiao family present: "The Prince said that if you siblings have any matters in the future, you may send word to the Prince’s Mansion. He also hopes you siblings will look after your youngest brother well and not let anyone bully him."

After Yun Yi and her brother expressed their thanks, the steward departed.

Madam He looked at the siblings with suspicion. The words the steward had just spoken were as if he knew about her previous schemes, scaring her so much that her heart nearly jumped out of her chest.

She couldn't help but think: "It is fortunate that I haven't sent that little jinx away yet; otherwise, I fear a great disaster would have been imminent. It seems the matter of sending the little jinx away must be reconsidered carefully."

The Old Madam had not expected Prince Jin to value the children of the second branch so highly, even going so far as to send a steward to visit them.

Her body was still weak, and after being out for only a short while, Yun Yi began to feel sleepy.

She bowed to the Old Madam sitting at the head of the table: "Grandmother, Yier’s body is still somewhat unwell. If there is nothing else, Yier will return to her courtyard first."

The Old Madam nodded: "Go on. You have just recovered from your illness; take good care of yourself for a few days."

Just as she was about to leave, thinking that the crisis was temporarily resolved, she wanted to disgust Madam He. She turned and said to her: "Aunt, I wanted to have Siqin help me buy some calligraphy copybooks from the bookstore, but I don't have enough money on hand. I wonder when the monthly allowance for these two months can be collected?"

As soon as these words were spoken, the Old Madam sitting at the head of the table looked directly at Madam He.

Madam He had not expected Yun Yi to ask such a question in such a setting and at such a time, regardless of the consequences.

Her heart panicked instantly: "It was my negligence. There have simply been too many things to attend to lately. I will send someone to deliver it to you in a moment."

Yun Yi smiled: "Then thank you, Aunt. Please send Hao-ge'er's allowance to my place as well; there shouldn't be a problem with that, right? He is still too young, so it is better for me, his sister, to keep it for him. As for Rui-ge's, just send it to him directly."

Upon hearing Yun Yi’s words, Madam He’s expression nearly crumbled. This was giving her absolutely no face; to actually bring this matter up in front of the Old Madam and the servants—if this were to spread, how could she face anyone? It was truly infuriating.

Yun Yi didn't care what she thought. After speaking, she bowed and walked out of the main hall.

The Old Madam’s face was dark: "Madam He, look at the good work you’ve done. Send the allowance money over immediately. If there is a next time, you will no longer be in charge of the household affairs."

Having said that, she reached out for a maid to help her up and walked toward the door.

Yun Yi didn't care how Madam He might curse her in her heart. She was not the type to suffer in silence, and she would certainly not show any face to someone with a malicious heart.

Moreover, she had taken the life of the original owner; she had to collect some interest on her behalf first. There would be plenty of time in the future; she would take it slow.

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(End of chapter)