April 1st, early morning.

More than a dozen horse-drawn carriages, escorted by soldiers, were neatly parked along the official road outside the county town.

Before the morning mist had dissipated, puffs of white vapor were puffing out of the horses' nostrils.

Gan Yuwan and Yun Huaikang, along with their whole family, waited there early in the morning. Gan Yuwan held Yun Shuangshuang's hand tightly, sometimes straightening her collar, sometimes tightening her bundle.

Yun Huaikang stood silently to the side, but his eyes were red.

Besides them, Yun Xiaoxiao, Yun Pianpian, Yun Qiaoqiao, Yun Shengsheng, Xu Lingniang, Fan Sibo, and Zhao Shi all came. They all wanted to see Yun Shuangshuang off.

"Alright, it's time to set off, don't be late!"

Gan Yuwan could no longer hold back her tears, which streamed down her face. But she could only watch them go.

Yun Shuangshuang held back her tears as she said goodbye to her family.

Once inside the carriage, the curtains were lowered, the whips cracked, and one carriage after another began to move.

The family stood by the roadside watching, until the carriage caravan became a string of small black dots at the end of the official road, and finally even the black dots melted into the morning light and could no longer be seen.

No one moved.

Gan Yuwan turned and threw herself into Yun Huaikang's arms, choking back tears: "Will we... never see Shuangshuang again in this lifetime?"

Yun Huaikang opened his mouth, but remained silent for a long time.

Once you enter the palace and become a lady-in-waiting, you are no longer a free person.

Although he had inquired and learned that female officials could be released at the age of twenty-five, rules are rules, and reality is reality. How could they possibly control what happened in the palace? Many times, it was just a piece of paper.

Yun Pianpian and the others also had tears in their eyes. Yun Qiaoqiao cried the loudest, completely losing her chivalrous demeanor, and kept wiping her face with her sleeve.

When my third sister told me she wanted to take the exam to become a female official, they all thought it was a sign of her lofty ambition. But when she actually left, they suddenly realized that they might never see her again in this lifetime.

Yun Shengsheng was held in Yun Ziyan's arms, her big eyes were red.

She didn't cry out loud, but her nose felt incredibly sore.

If our family could move to Beijing someday, that would be wonderful; maybe we could even see my third sister again.

Yes, I need to work hard, earn lots and lots of money, and move my whole family to Beijing.

Yun Shengsheng set herself a small goal.

Gan Yuwan and Yun Huaikang heard it.

The two exchanged a glance, and something flickered in their eyes.

Yes, they could move to the capital.

By then, they might actually be able to see their third daughter. If she were bullied in the palace, they could at least try to find a way to help her in the capital.

Yun Huaikang thought about it more deeply.

Seeing their family's life improving day by day, and with their eldest son-in-law and youngest son both gaining the appreciation of great scholars, going to the capital was inevitable.

Rather than having the family separated, it would indeed be better for the whole family to move to the capital.

Even if prices in Beijing become too high and housing becomes unaffordable, we can settle down in a nearby county town. This way, we'll be close to the children and can look after each other…

This month is destined to be a month of farewells.

Not long after Yun Shuangshuang left, Old Master Li and Steward Chen came to the door.

She told him that Yan Shijin was going to study in another place and wanted to take Yun Shengsheng with him.

Gan Yuwan's voice immediately changed, "What? Shengsheng is not even four years old yet, is it appropriate to let her go?"

It was only then that she learned that the young master of the Chen family was actually His Highness the Crown Prince.

Yun Huaikang frowned and remained silent for a long time, his lips pressed into a pale line.

Old Li sighed, knowing they were reluctant, but still recounted all the benefits he could.

"The professor who taught the young master, Mr. Wen, was not only the imperial tutor, but also a master of martial arts, and could be considered the martial arts master of our dynasty."

"Going with him will only bring benefits, not harm."

"Furthermore, I will visit Sheng Sheng regularly, and the young master will take care of her. If you miss her, although you cannot visit her in person, you can write to the little girl. I can also help you send things over."

"Moreover, all of Mr. Wen's students are members of the royal family. By following him, you can also get to know many people..."

He spoke cryptically, but Yun Huaikang and Gan Yuwan immediately understood what he meant.

No matter how eloquently he spoke, Yun Huaikang and Gan Yuwan had only one thing on their minds: a three-year-old child leaving his parents to go to such a far place was too hard and too heartbreaking.

Old Li sighed, his voice softening slightly.

He hadn't expected the young master to have such a plan, but the young master was the ruler and they were the subjects. Although the young master wasn't forcing them, they still had to do their best.

Moreover, in the private message, Old Li still wanted Shengsheng to go.

Firstly, the young master's identity is special, and assassination attempts are constant. He followed him to learn medicine for more than half a year. Although he can't say that his medical skills are outstanding, he has memorized almost all the medicinal materials and can treat simple symptoms. He can even detect when someone wants to poison the young master.

Secondly, it also helps her maintain a good relationship with the Crown Prince, so that if she wants to become a female imperial physician in the future, she will have the strongest backing.

Thirdly, learning martial arts from Mr. Wen can strengthen the body and protect oneself. Studying medicine is hard work, and only with good health can one better treat and save lives.

"This isn't a done deal," Old Li concluded. "However, it's best to ask Sheng Sheng himself. And I can guarantee that place is absolutely wonderful; most people wouldn't even be able to get in. It will be beneficial and harmless to Sheng Sheng's future."

Yun Huaikang remained silent for a long time before finally sighing and nodding.

The next day, Yun Shengsheng was invited to the Chen residence.

When she entered, she thought she was there to play chess with the young master, but when Yan Shijin got straight to the point, her eyes widened in surprise.

"What? You want me to be your maid?"

Yun Shengsheng pointed to her little nose, raising her voice several octaves.

"I'm only three years old!"

She mentally raged, "Even though imperial power is supreme now, they can't exploit a three-year-old like this! Is Yan Shijin even human?"

After more than half a year of recuperation, Yan Shijin's face finally gained some weight, making him more refined and beautiful than his previous skeletal frame, but he was still rather thin.

Hearing Yun Shengsheng's inner thoughts, his lips twitched, and his tone was somewhat helpless: "She's not a maid."

"What is that?" Yun Shengsheng rolled her eyes.

Butler Chen was afraid that Yun Shengsheng would be angry and refuse to go, so he quickly came over and explained with a smile.

"Sheng Sheng, you're really not a maid, you don't need to serve the young master."

"All you need to do is stay by the young master's side! Eat, play, and learn martial arts with him!"

Yun Shengsheng was speechless. [This is practically an escort service!]

Yan Shijin: "..."

This doesn't sound like a compliment...

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